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Ford Patent Targets Meetings on the Go
2/14/2017Ford Motor Co. has filed a patent for a telematics system that would sync with a user’s smartphone calendar and automatically dial into scheduled meetings through a car’s audio system.
PSA in Talks to Buy Opel
2/14/2017France’s PSA Group this morning confirms it is exploring several strategic initiatives with General Motors Co., including buying the U.S. carmaker’s Opel/Vauxhall operations in Europe.
Grammer in Possible Equity Talks with China’s Ningbo Jifeng
2/14/2017Grammer AG, the German-based supplier of vehicle interiors and seating systems, confirms reports that it is in advanced discussions to form a strategic partnership with China’s Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co.
Toyota’s Hybrid Sales Top 10 Million Units
2/14/2017Toyota Motor Corp. says its sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 10 million units at the end of January.
Carmakers Urge U.S. to Halt State-Level Rules on Self-Driving Cars
2/14/2017The U.S. government should avoid stifling autonomous car development by ordering states not to enact their own laws about such vehicles, carmakers plan to tell Congress today.
Study: U.S. Dealership Count, Average Sales Remain Flat
2/14/2017The number of separate dealerships in the U.S. and the average sales per store were essentially unchanged again last year, says Detroit-based Urban Science Applications Inc.
Daimler Recasts Smart in N. America as EV-Only Brand
2/14/2017Daimler AG is dropping all piston-powered versions of its slow-selling Smart ForTwo city car in North America this summer and will offer only all-electric coupe and cabrio versions of the tiny two-seater, Automotive News reports.
VW to Show Italdesign Supercar in Geneva
2/13/2017Volkswagen AG’s Italdesign unit will unveil an unspecified supercar at next month’s Geneva auto show.
Flying-Car Sales Set to Take Flight
2/13/2017PAL-V International BV this week will launch commercial sales in North America and Europe of its Liberty Pioneer and Liberty Sport flying cars with plans to begin pre-production later this year and start deliveries by the end of 2018.
Dana to Buy Michigan Driveline Operations
2/13/2017Toledo, Ohio-based Dana Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase U.S. Manufacturing Corp.'s (USM) axle housing and driveline shaft manufacturing operations in Warren, Mich., for $100 million in cash.