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- Unnatural Acts at Chrysler? – Detroit Bureau: When does the “unnatural” cross into the illegal? That’s apparently something that federal prosecutors are looking into as they ramp up an investigation into potential sales fraud by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.As TheDetroitBureau.com reports, the feds are asking about FCA’s “unnatural acts department.”
- Mercedes Brazil starts building GLA – Just-auto: Five months after the official plant opening in Brazil, Mercedes-Benz has started production of the second model at its new passenger car assembly plant in Iracemapolis – the GLAcompact SUV is flexibly assembled on the same line as the C-Class sedan. Both models are the brand’s best sellers in Brazil’s premium market.
- Every fourth Audi to be electric within a decade – Just-auto: Every fourth Audi on the road should be electric withinf 10 years, according to the Volkswagen Group premium brand’s technicaldevelopment chief.
- Volkswagen Appeals NLRB Ruling – Detroit Bureau: VW is appealing the NLRB ruling allowing the UAW’s representation of maintenance workers at the automaker’s Chattanooga plant.
- Geely’s Volvo Cars says sales rise 8.7 pct yr/yr in Aug – Reuters: (The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, September 02 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer …
- Exclusive: Ford shelves compact car program for emerging markets, setback … – Reuters: Workers assemble Ford cars at a plant of Ford India in Chengalpattu on the … (SUV), two sources with direct knowledge of Ford’s plans told Reuters.
- China to Probe Didi-Uber Deal – WSJ: China’s Commerce Ministry has opened an antitrust investigation into Didi’s acquisition of Uber’s China business, a deal that would strengthen Didi’s dominance in the country’s ride-hailing market.
- In the Rust Belt, a former auto town turns to Trump – Automotive News: Muncie, Ind., was once a hub for transmission output. The term “Muncie transmission” is still used by hot rod enthusiasts when talking about gearboxes produced by GM in the 1960s.
- Renault Kwid Racer, Climber to be launched in India this year – Ibtimes: Renault is also expected to launch the automated manual transmission (AMT) avatars of the Kwid in the market during the festive season this year.
- More Mitsubishi models with inflated fuel-efficiency – Just-auto: The Japanese government has ordered the suspension of sales of eight additional Mitsubishi Motors models in the country due to inflated fuel-efficiency claims, according to local reports.
- Aston Martin Moves Beyond James Bond With Boats, Baby Strollers – Bloomberg: Aston Martin, known for sports cars used in James Bond films, is expanding outside the motorway with a push into yachts, apartments and handbags,…
- Fiat suspected of using emissions cheat devices – Autocar: German regulator urges European Commission to examine Fiat 500X, Fiat Doblo and Jeep Renegade models
- Why Tesla’s Cash Crunch May Be Worse Than You Think – Fortune: Understanding Tesla’s TSLA -5.19% cash flow performance is especially important right now. The company disclosed in a filing on August 31 that it…
- Union shows auto’s economic effect on Canada – Just-auto: As it prepares to announce the target company for its current round of bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers, the Uniforunion released a new independent study that shows the “massive” economic impact of the automakers in Canada.
- Ford develops ‘lifetime’ van electronic key – Just-auto: In an age where electronic devices are expected to last only a few years, if that, Ford said it had introduced a “super-tough” new version of the ignition key designed to last a lifetime in the hands of the most demanding drivers.
- China Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Uber’s Deal With Didi – New York Times: An Uber driver in Beijing last year. The American ride-hailing company has announced plans to sell sell its Chinese operations to Didi Chuxing, of China. Beijing announced on Friday that it was raising antitrust questions, a decision that could complicate the deal.
- German car sales jump more than 8 percent in August -source – Reuters: “We see that private purchases have significantly picked up,” the person told Reuters. In the eight months through August, passenger-car registrations …
- VW ordered to bargain with UAW, skilled-trades workers at U.S. plant – Automotive News: Volkswagen has been ordered by the National Labor Relations Board to begin bargaining with skilled-trades workers represented by the UAW at its…
- Datsun redi-Go powers Nissan India for third straight month; records over 100% growth in August – Ibtimes: It looks like Japanese auto-maker Nissan is having a Kwid-like moment in India with its low-cost brand Datsun’s latest offering the redi-Go. Nissan…