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VIEWPOINT | TRANSITIONING POWERTRAIN PARTS TO THE AFTERMARKET
1/19/2016When a carmaker introduces a new vehicle, it stops making repair parts for the previous model. But as the service lives of vehicles lengthens, it becomes more difficult for the automaker and its suppliers to know how many repair parts to stockpile.
BMW Plans Remote Parking Feature for U.S. Market
1/19/2016BMW AG plans to offer its Parking Assistant Plus technology on 7 Series sedans sold in the U.S. later this year, pending an exemption from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
VW to Hire Ex-FBI Chief to Aid in U.S. Diesel Cheating Probes?
1/19/2016Volkswagen AG plans to hire Louis Freeh, a former director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, to help it deal with American investigations into the company’s diesel emission cheating, according to today’s Sueddeutsche Zietung.
Renault Vows to Narrow Lab vs. Road Emissions Gap
1/19/2016Renault SA says it will present a plan within a few weeks to narrow the gap between its vehicle emissions as measured in the laboratory and on the road.
China’s Economy Expanded 6.9% in 2015
1/19/2016China reports its gross domestic product grew 6.9% last year, including an annualized 6.8% in the fourth quarter.
Tata Motors Names New CEO
1/19/2016Tata Motors Ltd. has named Guenter Butschek, a former Daimler executive and current chief operating officer at Airbus Group SE, to become its CEO.
Jeep Confirms New Pickup and Hellcat-Powered Grand Cherokee
1/18/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Jeep brand will add a pickup truck based on the next-generation Wrangler SUV after that vehicle is introduced in late 2017, company officials told reporters at last week’s Detroit auto show.
Subaru BRZ Spins to New Record
1/18/2016Subaru-maker Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. says it has set a new Guinness World Record for the tightest 360° turn in a production vehicle.
New Battery Technology Promises to Short Circuit Overheating Issues
1/18/2016Researchers from Stanford University in California say they have developed a thermo-responsive polymer switching material to reduce the potential for lithium-ion batteries to overheat and spark a fire.
Audi Names Stertz to Head U.S. Government Affairs
1/18/2016Audi AG has appointed Brad Stertz as director of government affairs in Washington, D.C. The company also named Tom Baloga to a similar function in California.