

Ford to invest $500M in electric vehicle startup Rivian
Companies will share expertise as they develop a new Ford vehicle.
Acura recalls 360K SUVs because tail lights can go dark
The recall is mostly in North America and covers the MDX from the 2014 through 2019 model years.

Ford Oakville assembly plant to build revamped Edge
Automaker plans to export the SUV featuring an array of smart technology to 100 countries in 2019.
UPDATE: Confirmed, Alabama picked for new $1.6B Toyota Mazda plant
Will produce the Toyota Corolla compact car for North America and a new small SUV from Mazda.

Lamborghini joins the boom in supercar SUVs
Volkswagen group is expanding the factory in Sant’Agata for Urus as it enters the luxury field.

UPDATE: Cami workers hit the bricks over Equinox investment guarantee
Unifor is demanding GM makes the Ingersoll, Ont. plant the lead for the popular crossover SUV.
Electric cars, small SUVs dominate Frankfurt auto show
Carmakers are spending heavily to improve electric cars to meet increasingly tough government regulations.
Tesla recalling 53,000 vehicles worldwide for brake problem
Vehicles may contain a small gear that was manufactured improperly by a supplier.

GM unveils new compact Chevy Equinox SUV in competitive market
Borrows much of its looks from sleek new cars such as the Chevrolet Cruze and Malibu.
Volkswagen stakes hopes of US sales revival on new SUV
To begin production at Tennessee plant toward the end of this year.
GM introduces industry first rear seat reminder
Acadia SUV will watch for open and closing after vehicle starts, or doors open during running.

GM plans to sell Chinese Buick SUV in US next year
Automaker says Envision mid-size not economically feasible to build in another country at current sales projections

Tesla unveils long-delayed Model X SUV, falcon-wing doors and all [VIDEO]
A fully-loaded version will sell for $142,000.

Jaguar’s 1st SUV sets “loop the loop” world record [VIDEO]
Automaker plans to produce just 2,000 F-Pace SUVs initially.
Exciting concepts to luxury SUVs star in Frankfurt
Five highlights among the 210 new car launches at the German auto show.