Monthly Archives: June 2014

BMW and Tesla executives meet to discuss electric cars

BMW and Tesla executives meet to discuss electric cars

By Edward Taylor

Executives from German carmaker BMW and U.S.-based Tesla met this week in a move which could lead to the creation of charging stations usable for different types of electric cars.

Jaguar Land Rover plans China engine plant

Jaguar Land Rover plans China engine plant

Jaguar Land Rover is finalizing plans to build an engine factory next to its new vehicle plant in China. The factory would be the British automaker’s first engine plant outside the UK.

PSA’s domestic revamp begins with downsizing of Mulhouse plant

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen said it will invest €300 million ($408 million) to revamp and shrink its Mulhouse plant in eastern France, as the carmaker begins work on a recovery plan under new CEO Carlos Tavares.

Walter de Silva: Italy’s loss, VW’s gain

Walter de Silva: Italy's loss, VW's gain

Walter de Silva is finally getting the recognition he deserves from his homeland.

GM recalling Camaros for ignition switch problem

GM recalling Camaros for ignition switch problem

By TOM KRISHER

This time the company is recalling nearly 512,000 Chevrolet Camaro muscle cars from the 2010 to 2014 model years because a driver’s knee can bump the key and knock the switch out of the “run” position, causing an engine stall.