- Tennessee Republicans raise stakes in VW plant’s UAW vote – DetN. “Politicians and outside groups warned that a vote in favor of UAW representation could threaten expansion of the plant and new jobs. They said it will hurt Tennessee’s ability to attract new businesses.”
- Toyota pullout fans political debate – FT
- German car club chief resigns – FT. “Peter Meyer said he was stepping down as ADAC president as he no longer wished “to be held solely responsible” for operational executives’ “mistakes”
- German carmakers return awards amid evidence of vote rigging – Reuters. “Leading German carmakers Daimler, Volkswagen and BMW immediately said they would hand back the once-coveted annual “Yellow Angel” awards.”
- Could Carlos Tavares take Peugeot back to Formula 1? – Autocar
- Mercedes’ ‘supreme’ S-class coupe undergoes ‘radical’ makeover – Automotive News
- BMW Group posts new sales record for January – BMW
- GM says Jan China auto sales up 12 percent year-on-year – Reuters
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