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UAW Embraces German Works Council Model
The United Auto Workers union has said it wants to adopt the German works council labor system, which emphasizes employee participation in a company's operations, at Volkswagen AG's assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Tesla Aims to Open Battery-Swap Centers This Year
Tesla Motors Inc. plans to begin opening facilities late this year that can swap a dead battery with a freshly charged one in its Model S electric sedan in 90 seconds.
Bosch Opens Second Proving Ground in China
Robert Bosch GmbH has opened the first phase of a new proving ground in Donghai, China, about 270 miles northwest of Shanghai to conduct year-around testing of vehicle electronics, including antilock braking and electronic stability control systems.
Toyota’s Simple Car
One of the more clever cars ever developed is the Chrysler CCV, which goes back to 1997.
Ford Test Wireless Brake Light Warning System
Researchers at Ford Motor Co.'s European Research Centre in Aachen, Germany, have developed an early-warning brake alert that wirelessly signals to trailing vehicles that a car's brakes are on.
Nissan Plans Battery Swap Program for Leaf EV
Nissan Motor Co. intends next year to offer U.S. owners of its Leaf electric car a monthly payment plan that would allow them to replace their vehicle's original battery whenever they wish.
Asian Brands Lead in Segment Wins in U.S. Quality Study
Japanese and South Korean car brands topped 12 of 23 car and truck segments in this year's J.D.
Porsche Tops U.S. Initial Quality Study
The Porsche 911 sports car received the best quality score among 209 cars and trucks evaluated by this year's J.D.
GM Scores Big in Latest J.D. Power Quality Study
General Motors Co. models captured eight vehicle categories in this year's J.D.