
Ford, VW to collaborate on vans, pickup, electric vehicle
Detroit 3 automaker will build an unidentified electric vehicle for Europe based on VW’s modular design.

Canada, UK lure four more states into push to wean world off coal
More than 24 nations, 17 state, provincial and city governments, and 28 corporations have joined the alliance.
Canada and UK form alliance to phase out coal to combat climate change
To include Finland, France, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand and several US states.
Alliance opposed to oil sands development asks PM to denounce Enbridge
Sioux tribal members have been protesting the 2,000-kilometre Dakota Access oil pipeline project.
Nissan takes 34% stake in scandal hit Mitsubishi Motors
Investing $2.2 billion, will share platforms, purchasing and technology.
Peugeot Citroen, GM unveil vehicles they’ll make as new alliance
GM puts its 7% stake in French automaker to work to cut costs and turn around business in Europe.
Renault-Nissan alliance invests $160 million in South Korea
Automakers look to take advantage of South Korea-US free trade agreement.
Renault Nissan alliance acquires Russian automaker
Automakers invest $750M to acquire a 67% stake in Russia’s AvtoVAZ.
Linamar diversifies into wind energy
GUELPH, Ont.: Linamar Corp. and German-based NCB Lohmann GmbH,…