- VW calls for automaker data-collection commitment – Just-auto. “Volkswagen chief Martin Winterkorn who said carmakers must be beware of the connected vehicle of the future turning into a ‘data monster.’”
- Carmakers warned of ‘data monsters’ – FT
- China turns its back on home-built cars – FT
- Swedish Union Seeks Written Guarantees from Volkswagen – WSJ
- Chrysler recalls more than 25,000 SUVs for braking issue – Reuters
- Cars.com’s owners considering sale of Web site business, report says – Automotive News
- INDIA: New car sales remain significantly behind two-wheelers – Just-auto
- Pent Up Supply From Extreme Winter Results In Buyer’s Market This Spring – Wards
- JAPAN: Nissan struggles to meet its targets – Just-auto
- China auto sales rise 11.3% but local brands weaken – DetN. (In first two months.)
- European Connected-Car Tech Standards Taking Shape – Wards
- Geely Keeping Close Eye on Ukraine – WSJ
- Toyota chairman says hybrids will soon have 20% global share – Automotive News
- Feds’ focus: Safety notice or sales pitch? – Automotive News
- Audi A3 gatherings target young, hip bacon lovers – Automotive News
- The early warnings that GM missed – Automotive News
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