Autonews - Breaking

• newVW can face diesel-cheating suits where cars are bought, EU court rules

  

  The verdict by the European Union's top court raises the possibility that the automaker could be sued by consumers across the 27-member bloc.
  - 1 hour ago 9 Jul 20, 9:22am -
• newChina considers in-car air quality regulations, report says

  

  The new rules are aimed at protecting drivers from harmful contaminants such as formaldehyde and benzene but could increase costs for automakers and suppliers, Reuters reported.
  - 3 hours ago 9 Jul 20, 8:09am -
• newTesla 'very close' to Level 5 autonomous driving technology, Musk says

  

  The electric carmaker's CEO says he is confident that Tesla will achieve "basic functionality" for complete autonomy this year.
  - 3 hours ago 9 Jul 20, 7:35am -
• newCarlos Ghosn's accused smugglers unlikely to win quick bail

  

  U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani said she was "anticipating" denying expedited bail to Michael Taylor and Peter Taylor but would revisit the matter in late July.
  - 13 hours ago 8 Jul 20, 9:45pm -
• newLucid Motors plans 20 retail, service locations by end of 2021

  

  The EV startup also will have an online buying option that will launch along with the virtual reveal of its first production vehicle Sept. 9.
  - 15 hours ago 8 Jul 20, 7:38pm -
• newGM suit vs. FCA dismissed by U.S. judge

  

  U.S. District Judge Paul Borman ruled that GM's legal theory, in which it alleged that FCA engaged in a pay-to-harm scheme by bribing UAW officials, "has some appeal, but it fails on closer look." GM said it will "pursue our legal remedies."
  - 16 hours ago 8 Jul 20, 7:18pm -
• newMercedes widens lead in U.S. luxury race

  

  Every luxury brand that has reported results sustained double-digit percentage sales declines in the U.S. for the second quarter as demand evaporated and showrooms shuttered for weeks.
  - 16 hours ago 8 Jul 20, 6:46pm -

• new2021 Corvette: more options, same price

  

  Chevy will sell the 2021 Corvette at a base price of less than $60,000, the same as the introductory model. The freshened model includes a few new safety, tech and design options.
  - 19 hours ago 8 Jul 20, 4:18pm -
• newChevy to drop Sonic, further scaling back passenger cars

  

  By discontinuing the Sonic, Chevy pares its passenger car lineup to only the Malibu and Spark.
  - 19 hours ago 8 Jul 20, 4:06pm -
• newGM's Engle to depart, Carlisle to lead North America

  

  Barry Engle is leaving to pursue his goal of becoming a CEO after spending just 15 months in charge of North America. Cadillac chief Steve Carlisle takes on another big role.
  - 19 hours ago 8 Jul 20, 3:30pm -