JANUARY 2, 2018

XC40 Marks Biggest Step Yet in Volvo-Geely Collaboration

Volvo’s engineering and R&D chief talks to WardsAuto about joint development of the new CMA compact-vehicle platform and where things may be headed with electrification.

2018 Wards 10 Best Engines Quick Hits

A pro-and-con summation of all 32 powertrains evaluated in the 2018 competition. Many comments come directly from editor scoresheets.

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Hyundai Reaches No Wage Deal; Fullscale Strike Looms

For the first time ever, no agreement on wage increases was reached during the negotiating year, so both sides remain at loggerheads although they have vowed to settle differences as soon as possible.

BMW Continues Search in Russia for Plant Site

Wherever production is based, it is expected the same range of vehicles will be assembled as in Kaliningrad, including the 3-Series, 5-Series and 7-Series sedans, as well as X1, X3, X5 and X6 CUVs.

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Former BMW Executives Look to Become EV Players

Byton hopes its blend of expertise from China, Germany and the U.S. will help it stand out in an increasingly crowded field when it launches its first vehicle in 2019.

Diesels' Share of New French Car Registrations Falls Below 50%

The French automakers' association CCFA says new-car registrations in France rose 4.7% to 2.1 million vehicles in 2017, with diesel-engine models' share falling from 52% in 2016 to 47.3%.

Chinese EV-Startup Founder Bucks Order to Return to China

Jia Yueting says he can't return to China to address the troubled financial condition of the LeEco conglomerate he founded because of the "many tasks" he faces in the U.S. related to the development of a luxury electric vehicle.

Hyundai, Kia Expect Moderate Sales Growth in 2018

Analysts said sales growth was expected to be small, partly due to the firms' slow response to the booming SUV segment and weak demand in the United States and China.

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