4 Audi managers indicted in U.S. emissions probe

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis directed state agencies to develop policies encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles, including a Zero Emission Vehicle program embraced by California. Colorado would join 10 other states that require automakers to hit sales targets for non-polluting vehicles.

Mini USA has released a new ad for the Countryman featuring British singer Labrinth, who sings a new rendition Cole Porter's classic tune "Don't Fence Me In" -- a new recording the car brand is releasing as a soundtrack for its drivers.

Karma Automotive and Italian design and engineering firm Pininfarina said Thursday they'll join forces to accelerate product development.

Tesla's customer referral incentive plan will end on Feb. 1, CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday, citing costs.

Geely plans to start producing Lotus cars in China for the first time with the opening of a new $1.3 billion factory, Reuters reported.

Ford Canada announced veteran Ford executive Dean Stoneley, a Canadian who began his career with Ford of Canada in 1992, is returning to serve as president and CEO, replacing Mark Buzzell effective Feb. 1.

Two months after the arrest of its chairman, Nissan is weighing abolishing the role altogether as it steps up reforms to rebuild its governance. Alliance partner Renault also is considering governance changes.

VW says it may offer European customers the chance to place a deposit on a new I.D. full-electric car in the first half, ahead of the model’s market launch in early 2020.

President Trump is likely to move ahead with tariffs on imported vehicles, a move that could prompt the European Union to agree to a new trade deal, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley said Wednesday.

Technology advances are upending every industry, says Howard A. Tullman, and car dealers must take a broader view than 30-day sales cycles to stay relevant in the future.