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Marchionne: Samsung Electronics Could Become Key FCA Partner
8/29/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne opines that Samsung Electronics Co. could be a “potential strategic partner.”
Truck Carrying Takata Inflators Explodes
8/29/2016A truck transporting Takata Corp. airbag inflators and propellant exploded in Texas last week, killing one person and injuring four others, the company reports.
Latest Bimmer App: Watch Your Car on Your Phone
8/29/2016BMW AG plans to launch a new “Remote 3D View” technology in the 5 Series sedan that enables owners to use a smartphone to view live video feeds from their parked vehicle.
Former Airbnb Exec Hired to Launch Google’s Autonomous Car Program
8/29/2016Google Inc. has hired former Airbnb executive Shaun Stewart to help commercialize its self-driving car program.
GM to Recall SUVs with Defective Windshield Wipers
8/29/2016General Motors Co. plans to recall 367,800 of its 2013-model Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUV/crossovers in the U.S. to replace windshield wiper systems that could fail.
VW Avoids Most Work-Hour Cuts Over Supplier Dispute
8/29/2016Volkswagen AG says a variety of unspecified “flexiblization” measures will enable it to avoid cutbacks for almost all of its 28,000 hourly workers in Germany.
BYD Predicts 91% Jump in Profit on EV Demand
8/29/2016BYD Co. Ltd. says Chinese policies promoting electrified vehicles will boost the company’s profits about 90% to at least 3.6 billion yuan ($540 million) through the first nine months of 2016.
Tata Motors Profits Plunge 57%
8/29/2016Tata Motors Ltd. reports consolidated revenue for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30 grew 9% to 671 billion rupees (10 billion) compared to the same period last year.
Bridgestone Debuts Firestone Tire Brand in India
8/26/2016Bridgestone Corp. launched its Firestone tire American brand in India today with a line of replacement tires for car and SUVs.
Hyundai Workers Reject Labor Pact
8/26/2016A one-year labor contract worked out between Hyundai Motor Co. and its South Korean union was overwhelmingly rejected earlier today, Reuters reports.