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- Takata to sell US interiors unit and shareholdings – Just-auto: Takata is reportedly planning to sell an American producer of automotive interior materials, as well as shareholdings, to help fund its faultyairbag inflator recalls
- Honda’s ASIMO becomes official Narita airport greeter – Just-auto: Honda Motor’s ASIMO robot, in evolving iterations, has been around for years – it’s always a smash hit with the public at motor shows or the huge…
- This Chinese Car Maker Is in All the Wrong Places, at Home and Abroad – WSJ: China’s car lanes aren’t an easy place to drive these days. It is even harder for its indigenous car makers, especially those who simultaneously want to…
- Bell & Ross AeroGT supercar concept unveiled – Autocar: AeroGT concept inspired by aviation; power comes from twin-turbo 4.2-litre V8 engine, which could hit 62mph in less than three seconds
- Russia urges export potential as ruble struggles – Just-auto: Russia’s Deputy Industry Minister has launched a robust defence of Moscow’s response to the current automotive industry crisis, noting its support programme coupled with a falling ruble should lead to improved export opportunities.
- GM Expecting More Growth in China – Detroit Bureau: Despite the softness in the Chinese economy, GM plans to introduce 60 new products in the China during the next five years. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
- How Tesla’s Model 3 Could Conquer Low-End Luxury – Bloomberg: What happens when the price of electric cars falls lower than the gasoline-powered competition? That’s the question Tesla Motors Inc. wants to…
- BRIEF-Rheinmetall’s automotive unit with new order for diesel piston modules – Reuters: Auto-component supplier KSPG AG, a member of the Rheinmetall Group, has, through its KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH subsidiary, booked a new order …
- Vauxhall GT could get all-wheel drive system from Mokka SUV – Autocar: The manufacturer is considering putting the concept into production with an adapted version of the SUV’s drivetrain
- Fitch: Chinese Auto Market Off to a Muted Start in 2016 – Reuters: (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Link to Fitch Ratings’ Report: China Auto Watch – March 2016 here HONG …
- Ford to shift EcoSport production to Romania in 2017 – Detroitnews: Customers look at a Ford EcoSport at a dealership of Ford in Shanghai, China last year. (Photo: Weng lei / Imaginechina).
- Volkswagen Assures U.S. Dealers of Commitment to Market – WSJ: Volkswagen remains committed to the U.S. and hopes to soon ramp up sales to record levels despite widespread fallout from an emissions-cheating crisis, dealers said.
- Pope Francis’ Fiat goes up for auction – CNBC: Charitybuzz and the Archdiocese of New York have teamed up to auction one of the 2015 Fiat 500 Lounge Hatchbacks provided by Chrysler. The net…