A U.S. Senate panel raised the prospect of criminal prosecution and promised more hearings over General Motors’ failure to fix a defective ignition switch, as GM CEO Mary Barra withstood intense questioning from lawmakers frustrated by a lack of answers.
Telefonica will provide Machine-To-Machine (M2M) connectivity for the Tesla Model S in Europe.
Telefonica and its M2M World Alliance partners will provide connectivity for Model S across multiple countries in Europe, including in Germany and the United Kingdom on Telefonica’s O2 network, in Spain on Movistar, and in the Netherlands on KPN.
Nissan named Takashi Shirakawa as its head of research and development in Europe, effective April 1. Shirakawa, 46, has over two decades of experience with Nissan’s research and development department with a research emphasis on emissions reductions for diesel engines.
US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz today highlighted improvements to the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program at the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Legislative Summit.
Beijing Automotive Group, Daimler’s Chinese partner, said it wants to buy a “mid to high-end brand” in Europe or the United States to boost its global presence and it already has candidates in mind.
