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U.K. Asks Carmakers for Data on Risks of Brexit
12/13/2016David Davis, the British secretary in charge of implementing the U.K.’s exit from the European Union, tells carmakers they can expect a “calm and orderly” Brexit process.
Former Magneti Marelli Exec Named CEO at Varroc Lighting
12/13/2016Stephane Vedie has been named CEO of Plymouth, Mich.-based Varroc Lighting Systems Inc., effective immediately.
GM Dealer Inventories Surge to 8-Year High
12/13/2016Stockpiles of unsold General Motors Co. vehicles in the U.S. have ballooned to nearly 1.9 million units, their highest level since February 2008.
Car Wholesales in China Climb 17%
12/12/2016Shipments of new passenger vehicles to dealers in China last month reached 2.59 million units, up 17% year on year, according to the China Assn. of Automobile Manufacturers.
Genesis Lands Another Ex-VW Designer
12/12/2016Hyundai Motor Co.’s Genesis luxury arm has hired Alexander Selipanov as chief designer of the company’s Advanced Studio in Russelheim, Germany.
Mercedes Likely to Capture Luxury Vehicle Title from BMW
12/12/2016Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit is on track to overtake BMW AG’s namesake brand as the world’s best-selling premium vehicle marque this year.
EV Startup to Buy Former Mitsubishi Plant in U.S.
12/12/2016Livonia, Mich.-based electric car maker Rivian Automotive Inc. plans to buy the former Mitsubishi Motors Corp. manufacturing plant in Normal, Ill., which has been idle since May.
Daimler Will Hike Factory Wages in Hungary by More than 20%
12/12/2016Daimler AG has agreed with unions at its €1 billion Mercedes-Benz assembly plant in Kecskemet, Hungary, to raise hourly wages 10% in each of the next two years, Reuters reports.
Apple CarPlay Availability Expanded
12/12/2016Apple Inc. says its CarPlay system will soon be offered in 50 new models, increasing availability to more than 200 nameplates across 35 brands worldwide.
Delphi to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing in U.S., Europe
12/12/2016Delphi Automotive plc will launch pilot programs in a U.S. and European city early next year to test autonomous vehicle technologies.