Hyundai predicts electric Kona will become model line’s top-seller

BERLIN — Hyundai’s first-generation full-electric Kona has exceeded expectations. Last year the small SUV was…

Genesis adds dealers as it expands in Europe

Hyundai’s Genesis premium brand is increasing the number of sales outlets in its European launch…

VW lifts EV sales goal for Europe

Volkswagen Group has raised its electric car sales goal for Europe for its core VW…

Subaru picks new CEO who pledges flexibility in electrification age

TOKYO – Subaru has appointed Atsushi Osaki as its next CEO, tasking the manufacturing chief…

VW board said to discuss two new N. America plants

HAMBURG – Volkswagen Group’s supervisory board was meeting on Friday to discuss plans for two…

German automakers’ mood worsens amid demand concerns, survey says

BERLIN — Sentiment in Germany’s automotive industry took a tumble in February as concerns grew…

VW will build $2B plant in U.S. for Scout brand

Volkswagen Group will build its Scout Motors assembly plant in South Carolina. The plant will…

VW forecasts sales surge as it clears order backlog

Volkswagen Group expects strong increases in vehicle sales and revenue this year as the automaker…

EU delays combustion-engine ban vote amid German objections

The European Union delayed a key vote on an effective ban on combustion-engine cars after…

Stellantis, Renault look to own workers to combat truck-driver shortage

Stellantis and Renault are turning to their own ranks to tackle a shortage of truck…

VW ID3 gets ‘clean’ design, software upgrades

Volkswagen has completed what it calls a “comprehensive upgrade” of the ID3 full-electric hatchback to…

Aston Martin to reveal new models, including EV, this summer

Aston Martin will reveal a future model line-up that includes a new full-electric car at…

Saudi Aramco to invest in Renault-Geely combustion-engine venture

Saudi Aramco has agreed to take a minority stake in Renault Group and Geely’s planned combustion-engine…

Lynk & CO plans to expand into U.S. with new EV

Lynk & CO will use its upcoming full-electric car to enter the U.S. market, the…

Polestar reduces Q4 loss, eyes 60% sales increase this year

Polestar cut its fourth-quarter operating loss as revenue grew 67 percent to $985 million on…

Stellantis to cut up to 2,000 workers in Italy

MILAN — Stellantis plans to cut as many as 2,000 jobs in Italy this year…

Nissan speeds up electric transition plans with new targets

Nissan is accelerating efforts to electrify its car models in Europe and Japan, as a…

VW will go-it-alone on new U.S. plant for Scout brand

Volkswagen Group will build its own production plant in the U.S. for its new Scout…