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Russia Car Sales Poised to Revive in 2017
1/12/2017Car and light commercial vehicle sales in Russia fell 11% to 1.42 million units last year, according to the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses.
Bentley Will Add Plug-in Hybrid Option for All Models
1/12/2017Volkswagen AG’s Bentley luxury car unit will add plug-in hybrid versions of all its models over the next few years.
U.S. Says FCA Diesels Used Unreported Software That Hikes Emissions
1/12/2017The Environmental Protection Agency says Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV sold 104,000 diesel-powered pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. with previously undisclosed software that allows excessive emissions.
Uber to Locate Michigan Tech Center in Wixom
1/12/2017Uber Technologies Inc. says its previously announced Michigan tech center will be in Wixom.
Ford Expands Takata Recall
1/12/2017Ford Motor Co. has added another 816,000 vehicles to those being recalled worldwide to have their Takata Corp. airbag inflators replaced.
Chevy, Kia, Nissan, VW Models Deemed Best-in-Show Detroit Designs
1/12/2017Nissan and its Kia affiliate swept the car category for this year’s EyesOn Design Awards at the Detroit auto show with the VMotion 2.0 concept and Stinger sports sedan, respectively.
Denso to Set Up Recruitment Center at Detroit Auto Show
1/12/2017Denso Corp. plans to use its exhibit area at this month’s Detroit auto show as a recruitment center to fill a variety of jobs.
Dodge Demonizes Challenger Performance
1/12/2017Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV plans to resurrect the Dodge Demon nameplate as the next high-powered SRT variant of the brand’s Challenger muscle car.
S. Korea Approves First Round of Fixes for Banned VW Engines
1/12/2017South Korea has approved Volkswagen Group’s plans to recall and repair 27,000 vehicles that don’t comply with emission standards, Reuters reports.
Car Sales Jump 25% in Philippines
1/12/2017Sales of new passenger vehicles in the Philippines zoomed 25% to surpass 370,000 units last year, The Nikkei reports.