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Mercedes Plug-in Hybrid to Get Wireless Charger
6/16/2016Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit will introduce wireless inductive charging capability for its S550e plug-in hybrid when an updated version of the car bows next year.
Honda Civic Type R Sets Five Track Records
6/16/2016Honda Motor Co. says its Civic Type R hatchback recently set course records for a front-wheel-drive car at five European racetracks.
Car Sales Jump 16% in Europe
6/16/2016Sales of new passenger vehicles across Europe climbed 16% to 1.3 million in May, according to industry group ACEA.
VW Aims to Overhaul Business by 2025
6/16/2016Volkswagen AG aims to transform its product lineup with more electrified and autonomous vehicle technologies, consolidate its components business and boost profits.
Kiekert Readies New Door Technologies
6/16/2016Germany’s Kiekert AG says it working with carmakers on 20 latch development programs that could lead to series production in coming years.
Audi Eyes Mexico Plant for All-Electric Crossover Vehicle
6/16/2016Audi AG plans to eventually add an electric version of the next-generation Q5 crossover it will begin building in Mexico this autumn, sources tell Reuters.
Hyundai Debuts Locally Made Hybrid in China
6/16/2016Hyundai Motor Co. has introduced a locally built hybrid sedan in China that is based on its Sonata hybrid.
Reports: MMC to Reveal Fuel Economy Errors on More Models
6/16/2016Reports by Japanese news media say Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is preparing to admit it overstated fuel economy ratings for several models no longer in production.
VW’s U.S. Diesel Settlement Delayed One Week
6/16/2016Volkswagen AG and U.S. regulators have been given another extension—this one for one week to June 28—to finalize a proposed settlement involving 482,000 diesel-powered vehicles the company rigged to cheat on emission tests.
Publicis Merges U.S. Agencies Handling Buick, GMC
6/16/2016French advertising conglomerate Publicis Groupe has combined its Leo Burnett and DigitasLBi agencies in Detroit to form a new unit, Engage M-1, to integrate advertising work for General Motors Co.’s Buick and GMC brands.