Tesla says orders placed by Oct 15. eligible for full tax credit
Tesla said orders for cars placed by Oct. 15 will be eligible for a full federal tax credit of $7,500 and these customers will get their cars delivered by the end of the yea.

Magna opens Czech plant to serve BMW in Europe
Magna International has opened a new seating factory in the Czech Republic that will employ 300 people and supply BMW in Europe.

BMW to gain control of China venture in milestone $4.2 billion deal
BMW will take majority control of its main China joint venture for $4.2 billion, the first such move by a global automaker as Beijing relaxes ownership rules in the world's largest auto market.

FCA said to near sale of Magneti Marelli to KKR's Calsonic
Fiat Chrysler is nearing a deal to sell its high-tech car-parts unit, Magneti Marelli, to Calsonic Kansei after the Japanese firm raised its bid, people with knowledge of the talks told Bloomberg.

Ford starts production of Transit-based electric van in Germany
Ford has started production of an electric delivery van using technology provided by Deutsche Post startup StreetScooter.

High-tech headlights that dim themselves could be coming to U.S.
U.S. auto safety regulators are moving to allow a new generation of brighter, self-dimming headlights that won't blind other drivers on the road ahead.

Mercedes plans advanced self-driving tech for next S class
Mercedes's next S class, which is due in 2020, will offer the brand's first Level 3 self-driving system capable of eyes-off conditional autonomy.