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DRB-Hicom Vows to Remain Proton’s “Substantial” Owner
9/29/2016Malaysia conglomerate DRB-Hicom Bhd says it will remain a “substantial shareholder” in Proton Holdings Bhd as it looks for an alliance partner to reverse the carmaker’s losses.
Honda Reports Another Fatal Crash Involving Takata Airbag Inflator
9/29/2016Honda Motor Co. has reported a fourth fatal crash in Malaysia this year in which a Takata Corp. airbag inflator exploded in one of the company’s cars.
Seoul Threatens to Intervene in Hyundai Labor Strike
9/29/2016South Korea’s government says it may step in to resolve a general strike that began on Monday against Hyundai Motor Co.
VW Aims for a Deal This Year on U.S. Criminal Fine for Diesel Cheating
9/29/2016Volkswagen AG is hopeful it can reach a deal with the U.S. Dept. of Justice by year-end on the size of a fine to settle criminal charges related to 4-cylinder diesels it equipped with software to cheat on emission standards..
Auto Production in Japan Rose 9% in August
9/29/2016Domestic auto production in Japan grew 9% year on year to 621,300 units in August, The Japan Times reports.
Hyundai Revs Up SEMA Concept
9/28/2016Hyundai Motor Co. is partnering with California tuner Bisimoto Engineering on a 1,040-hp version of the carmaker’s Santa Fe crossover vehicle.
Chinese, German Interior Specialists to Partner on “Smart” Surfaces
9/28/2016Shanghai-based Yanfeng Automotive Interiors and Germany’s Kostal GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on “smart” interior surfaces.
Nissan Queues Up Self-Driving Chair for Waiting Lines
9/28/2016Nissan Motor Co. is demonstrating another self-driving chair concept to help promote its autonomous vehicle technology.
VW to Launch Electric Compact Car in 2020
9/28/2016Volkswagen AG says it will launch a production version of its new all-electric "I.D." concept vehicle in 2020.
VW Develops Self-Driving Interface
9/28/2016Volkswagen AG has filed a patent in Germany for an interface that would allow drivers to interact with automated driving functions without disabling the self-driving mode, reports VWVortex.com.