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LG Chem to Supply Battery for Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan
2/26/2016LG Chem says it will supply the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack system for the plug-in hybrid version of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan due late this year.
Ford Plans $145 Million Upgrade for Cleveland Engine Plant
2/26/2016Ford Motor Co. is spending $145 million to upgrade its engine plant in Cleveland, Ohio, to build a pair of all-new V-6 EcoBoost engines for 2017 model F-150 pickup trucks.
GM, Isuzu May Share Engines, Platforms in India
2/26/2016General Motors Co. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. are in negotiations about sharing engines, vehicle platforms and perhaps entire models in India, sources tell The Economic Times.
Nissan Disables App, Citing Security Risk
2/26/2016Nissan Motor Co. has disabled an app for its Leaf electric sedan after being advised the software could allow its user to hack into other Leafs and steal data from them.
Tesla Prevails in Indiana Fight with GM
2/25/2016Tesla Motors Inc. has deflected an attempt in Indiana to force it to sell its electric cars through conventional dealers, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Subaru Will Hike Crossover Production in Malaysia
2/25/2016Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. plans to begin assembling Subaru Forester crossover vehicles in Malaysia as soon as March, thereby helping to hike its output of crossover/SUVs in the country fourfold.
Daimler Opts Out of Partnering on Battery Production
2/25/2016CEO Dieter Zetsche says Daimler AG no longer is interested in collaborating with other carmakers to make batteries for electric vehicles because the industry is saddled with massive overcapacity already.
Judge Gives VW a March 24 Deadline on U.S. Diesel Recall
2/25/2016A U.S. federal judge has given Volkswagen AG until March 24 to determine whether or not it can to repair diesel-powered vehicles that were rigged to avoid emission limits.
Ford to Fix Rear-Seat Buckles in Transit Wagons
2/25/2016Ford Motor Co. is recalling 51,500 of its 2015-2016 model Transit wagons in North America to repair or replace rear-seat safety belt buckles that could break.
Uber Will Expand Autonomy Research
2/25/2016Uber Technologies Inc. plans to open a second research and testing center in Pittsburgh to develop autonomous vehicle technologies.