Volkswagen CEO And Chairman Charged In Stock Market Manipulation
CEO Herbert Diess and Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch are accused of failure to disclose in a timely manner the significant financial risks connected to the diesel emissions scandal.
Automakers Under Antitrust Investigation After Rebuffing Trump Emissions Policy
Four major automakers – Ford, Honda, BMW and VW – are the subjects of a new antitrust investigation launched by the U.S. Justice Department after deciding to allegedly “go rogue” and continue to build new vehicles following the emission standards set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), rather than the rolled-back, weaker emissions standards issued by the Trump Administration.
Racecar Driver Jesse Combs Perishes Trying To Beat Record
Jessi Combs, a racecar driver who earned the moniker of “the fastest woman on four wheels,” has passed away at the age of 39.
Global Business Drives Growth At Fifth CES Asia
5G, AI, AR/VR, vehicle tech and more fuel innovation across the show floor.
NASCAR Technical Institute Expands Free Summer Program Due To Demand
Participating students receive intensive, hands-on training and the opportunity to earn credits toward a UTI program. Ignite will be offered at NASCAR Tech June 10-28.
Lyft To Open Its Own Mechanical, Collision Centers
The company says it hopes to have 35 repair centers open by the end of the year, with a focus on large cities. The end goal is to have these shops provide services such as oil changes, brakes, alternators, auto body repairs, carwashes and other basic service items for Lyft drivers.
Tire Category Accounts For Largest Portion Of Automotive Sales Online, Says NPD
Tires represented 21% of total e-commerce automotive dollars in 2018, according to The NPD Group’s Checkout E-commerce tracking.
Rep. John Dingell, Longest-Running Member of Congress And Industry Advocate, Passes Away
A resident of Dearborn, Michigan, Dingell, a Democrat, was a tireless advocate for the automotive and auto parts industry.
AAPEX Organizers Release Recap And Attendance Numbers
The event drew 48,603 targeted AAPEX buyers, and 161,938 automotive aftermarket professionals were in Las Vegas during AAPEX and the SEMA Show.
Rain-X Debuts Newest Premium Beam Wiper Blade: Rain-X Silicone AdvantEdge
The Rain-X Silicone AdvantEdge squeegee is proven to last two times longer than traditional rubber squeegees, and features “Climate Defense Technology,” which protects the squeegee against long-term exposure to ozone, UV rays, snow and ice, the company says.
