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Report: Guangzhou Auto May Buy Stake in FCA
5/18/2016China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. may be interested in buying a stake in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, according to Italy’s Il Giornale, which cites no sources.
Suzuki to Report Possible Fuel Economy Reporting Error
5/18/2016Suzuki Motor Corp. may have used the wrong method to calculate fuel economy of 2.1 million minicars it sold in Japan, The Nikkei reports.
Five Small Indian Cars Flunk NCAP Crash Tests
5/18/2016Five popular small vehicles in India each scored zero stars out of a possible five in the latest crash tests by Global NCAP.
Linamar, Elio Motors Partner on Engines
5/18/2016Canadian supplier Linamar Corp. has signed a letter of intent with Elio Motors Inc. to help produce 3-cylinder engines for Elio’s three-wheeled vehicle.
NHTSA Extends Safety Oversight of GM
5/18/2016The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will continue monitoring the safety recall process at General Motors Co. for a third and final year.
California Startup Targets Self-Driving Big Rigs
5/17/2016Otto, a San Francisco-based startup launched in January by former Google Inc. employees, aims to apply automated-driving technology to heavy-duty trucks.
MMC President Resigns over Fuel Economy Scandal
5/17/2016Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Tetsuro Aikawa has resigned, taking responsibility for the company’s fuel economy cheating scandal.
Delphi Touts Cost and Performance Advantages of New Mild-Hybrid Systems
5/17/2016Delphi Automotive plc says the latest integrated 48-volt mild-hybrid technology is significantly less expensive than previous 115-volt architectures.
U.S. Inflation Remains Low but Rises to 3-Year High
5/17/2016The U.S. consumer price index grew by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% from March to April, the U.S.
Nissan’s Mexico Sales Chief to Head Unit
5/17/2016Nissan Motor Co. has named Mayra Gonzalez, currently its regional vice president of sales and marketing in Mexico, to take over as president of Nissan Mexicana on July 1.