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- US: Fisker to set up plant in California – Just-auto: Fisker is ramping up its re-entry into the luxury automotive market by opening its first US manufacturing facility in Moreno Valley, a short distance from its headquarters in Costa Mesa.
- BMW Light & Charge: UK system plans to charge electric cars with retrofitted street lights – Ibtimes: BMW wants to install charging points for electric cars on street lamps along road sides and in car parks across the UK. The plan, demonstrated at the….
- American executive at Toyota arrested in Japan on suspected drug law violation: media – Reuters: A Toyota spokeswoman said the company was aware of the report and was checking on the facts of the matter. Kyodo News Agency said Hamp,…
- SOUTH KOREA: Kia approaches 15m exports – Just-auto: Hyundai Motor affiliate Kia Motors has announced that it expects to reach the 15 millionth cumulative export (from South Korea factories) milestone later this month.
- Mercedes sales outlets sought by Chinese dealership group in Germany – Automotive News: Daimler has said it will sell about 40 company-owned Mercedes dealerships as part of an overhaul of its German dealership operations, which have in…
- Exclusive: GM and FCA line up financial advisers in merger stand-off – Reuters: General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have turned to investment banks for help to deal with a stand-off as FCA seeks to force a merger with its Detroit-based rival, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- RUSSIA: GAZ components division welcomes rouble position “absolutely” – Just-auto: GAZ Group’s supply division is welcoming the rouble depreciation as a genuine business opportunity but noted it had to submit its tender to manufacture for its parent in just the same way as any other competitor.
- SWEDEN: Volvo group truck sales flat in May – Just-auto: Deliveries by the Volvo Group’s truck operations in May 2015 totalled 17,475 vehicles, almost the same as in May 2014.
- RUSSIA: Mercedes supply unit committed to stay – Just-auto: Mercedes-Benz Vans Russia’s supply quality control unit says it does not make sense to “go in and out” of the troubled market, which is currently beset by myriad challenges stemming partly from international disapproval of what many see as Moscow’s actions in Eastern Ukraine and de facto annexation of Crimea.
- Jaguar XJR Rapid Response Vehicle to assist Bloodhound record attempt – Autocar: Jaguar reveals modified XJR Rapid Response Vehicle ahead of Bloodhound SSC test run this November
- India’s newest car generates quite a buzz – FT: As global auto groups such as Tesla and Toyota drive ahead with ever-more advanced electric cars, India’s Eicher Motors is launching an unusual spin on the rechargeable concept – a model that is half utility …
- Workers may be losers in Mexico’s car boom – Washington Post: SALAMANCA, Mexico – It wasn’t a planned strike, more an impromptu protest: a group of assembly-line workers at the Mazda car factory one spring…
- Chinese Still Heavily Favor Foreign Cars, SAIC Chief Says – Bloomberg: Chinese consumers will buy foreign-branded autos over a local make in more than three out of five cases, even if Chinese cars are made with the…
- Fiat Chrysler shares lower after Reuters report on merger standoff – Reuters: MILAN Shares in carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles were lower in early trade on Thursday after Reuters reported investment banks had been drafted…
- Frenchman highlights Toyota shake-up – FT: Appointment of Didier Leroy signals changes in carmaker’s conservative corporate culture
- Toyota tops in retained value, Edmunds.com awards show – Automotive News: Toyota Motor came out on top in Edmunds.com’s annual Best Retained Value Awards, nabbing a brand-level award and four model-level awards.
- Mercedes speeds toward autonomy – Detroitnews: What’s only been shown in test situations will be available as of about March next year, when Daimler AG’s revamped model goes on sale.
- Toyota, Acura have best resale values, Edmunds.com says – Detroitnews: Toyota and Acura retain their original value the most of any other brands after five years of ownership, according to the Edmunds.com annual Best…
- GM team surprised while restoring milestone ‘Vette – Detroit News: Discovery of parts autographed by original assemblers adds to intricacy of preservation project
- VW and Audi diesels reach out to US drivers – Freep: The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TDI station wagon and the 2015 Audi A3 TDI sedan provide some answers to those questions.
- Payne: Sexy Alfa 4C goes topless – Detroit News: This car attracts paparazzi like a BMW i8. But the secret to the Alfa’s celebrity is its price-accessibility.
- Shanghai Studies Singapore-Style Limit on License Plate Validity – Bloomberg: Shanghai is studying limiting the validity period for a car license plate as part of a broader review of the way it distributes the quota of new vehicles.
- Henry Payne goes Zero to 60 in the Alfa Romeo Spider – Detroit News: Detroit News auto critic takes the lightweight roadster for a spin.
- GM, Hyundai, Nissan, VW top J.D. Power quality awards – Detroit News: Initial quality improves, led by Korean brands; Japanese brands fall below industry average for first time
- Fiat Chrysler Brands Get Poor Ratings in Quality Study – WSJ: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands were ranked at the bottom of an influential quality survey, the latest sign that the Italian-U.S. auto maker is struggling to keep up with mainstream rivals at home and abroad.
- New Peugeot 308 GTi revealed ahead of Goodwood debut – Autocar: New Peugeot 308 GTi Range-topping 308 GTi comes with 268bhp and will go on sale in September
- After Promotion, French Executive Tries to Speak Toyota’s Language – WSJ: This week, Frenchman Didier Leroy became an executive vice president at Toyota Motor Corp., making him the highest-ranking non-Japanese ever at…
- Exclusive: US regulators detail alleged Fiat Chrysler recall failings – Reuters: … car owners of recalls or keep federal officials informed about ongoing issues, according to an official document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
- Recalls: Honda expands recall with Takata similarly like Toyota – Egmcartech: Honda is one of the hardest hit automakers in the latest recall, which also happens to be the largest in automotive history. Yea, the one involving the…