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Takata Reports Possible 11th Fatality Linked to Its Airbag Inflators
1/27/2016Takata Corp. says a fatality in India last August may be linked to the company’s defective airbag inflators.
European Brands Dominate World Car of the Year Finalists
1/26/2016Six of the 10 finalists for the World Car of the Year award and all five of those vying for the top luxury model are from European-based brands.
China Probes Fraud in EV Industry
1/26/2016China is investigating whether some makers of electrified cars have been overstating sales, recycling “sold” cars and exaggerating driving range claims to garner government subsidies.
Viper Redux?
1/26/2016Just as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is phasing out its iconic Dodge Viper sports car, CEO Sergio Marchionne hints the nameplate may make a relatively quick comeback.
Tesla Supplier Denies Falling Short of Agreement
1/26/2016The German company hired to supply the lift mechanisms for the “falcon wing” doors in Tesla Motors Inc.’s new Model X crossover insists it lived up to its agreement and has been ready to begin production since May.
Ghosn Predicts “Healthy” Growth in China’s Auto Market
1/26/2016Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn predicts China’s passenger car market will expand 5%-6% this year in spite of the country's cooling economic growth.
More Hybrids on Tap for Maserati
1/26/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV’s Maserati unit plans to add plug-in hybrid variants of most its models in coming years.
Ford to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators in 391,400 Ranger Pickups
1/26/2016Ford Motor Co. says it will expand a previous recall of Ranger compact pickups to include all 391,400 of the trucks built in North America during the 2004-2006 model years.
Penn State Team Develops Self-Heating Lithium-ion Battery
1/26/2016Researchers at Penn State University and its new-energy spinoff EC Power LLC say they have developed a lithium-ion battery structure capable of heating itself without external devices or electrolyte additives at temperatures below freezing levels.
December Trucks Sales Climb 15% in Europe
1/26/2016Truckmakers sold 199,800 vehicles across Europe last month compared with 173,100 units in December 2014, industry group ACEA reports.