Asia
Online dealer delivers for mail carriers
Sat, 27, May 2017An online used-vehicle retailer specializes in an obscure but profitable niche — right-hand-drive Jeep Cherokees from Japan.
Ex-Toyota exec Julie Hamp working as adviser to PR firm
Thu, 25, May 2017Julie Hamp, who left Toyota following an arrest for suspicion of violating Japan's drug laws, is working for global public relations firm Finsbury.
Geely will buy stakes in Malaysia's Proton, U.K. automaker Lotus
Wed, 24, May 2017Chinese automaker Geely Holding, owner of Volvo, will buy a 49.9 percent stake in struggling Proton from Malaysian conglomerate DRB-Hicom. Geely will also acquire a 51 percent share in U.K. sports car company Lotus from Proton.
Detroit 3 to skip connected car-themed Tokyo show
Tue, 23, May 2017This year's Tokyo Motor Show is positioning itself as a connected car showcase of trends "beyond the motor," but the futuristic theme isn't enough to draw the Detroit 3.
India exit puts GM in 'right markets'
Mon, 22, May 2017GM CEO Mary Barra signaled that GM isn't planning any more major reductions to its geographic profile. Still, she said the company would aggressively pare costs everywhere it can.
Daicel, Toyoda Gosei plan capital tie-up to expand airbag businesses
Fri, 19, May 2017Japanese suppliers Daicel and Toyoda Gosei said they will invest in each other's equity, deepening ties as both companies expand their airbag businesses.
GM to pull out of India market, sell South Africa plant
Thu, 18, May 2017GM plans to quit selling vehicles in India and will sell manufacturing operations in South Africa to focus cash and engineering efforts on fewer, more profitable markets, notably North America and China.
Volvo to start XC90 output in India
Thu, 18, May 2017Volvo will start production of its XC90 flagship SUV in India as part of a drive to double its sales in the country. India's premium market is forecast to grow rapidly in the coming years.
GM will refocus operations in India for exports
Thu, 18, May 2017GM will stop selling cars in India but doesn't plan to leave the market entirely. It will keep its tech center and refocus production by making one of its two local plants an export-only factory. The other will be sold to China's SAIC Motor.
BMW becomes China's No. 1 luxury brand with April surge
Tue, 16, May 2017Sales of BMW and Mini vehicles in China jumped 39 percent to 48,869 in April. The German automaker claimed bragging rights as China's No. 1 luxury brand.
MTS scandal offers lessons on China dealings
Sun, 14, May 2017A management scandal in its Chinese office cost MTS Systems millions of dollars and played havoc with the supplier's recent financial reports.
AutoNews Now: One dead in Tesla shuttle-bus crash
Fri, 12, May 2017Tesla bus crash kills officer; Electric ambitions: India shoots for all EVs, China takes alternative route, new reality for oil refiners?, plus, a dizzying demo from Elon Musk.
