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New Mercedes-AMG Hypercar Coming?
11/3/2015Plans to expand Daimler AG’s lineup of high-performance Mercedes-AMG models could include a mid-engine supercar, Top Gear reports.
Robotic Motorcyclist Targets Performance, Safety Improvements
11/3/2015Yamaha Motor Co. is developing a human-like robot to help improve the safety and driving dynamics of future motorcycles.
Could Expanded Diesel Scandal Threaten Mueller’s CEO Job at VW?
11/3/2015U.S. charges that Volkswagen AG’s diesel engine test rigging extends to larger engines could jeopardize Matthias Mueller’s future as the company’s CEO, analysts tell Bloomberg News.
Hyundai to Launch Genesis as Separate Luxury Brand
11/3/2015Hyundai Motor Co. is expected this week to announce it is creating a new luxury brand under the Genesis name, sources tell Reuters.
Mazda Unveils Lightweight Miata Concepts
11/3/2015Mazda Motor Corp. took the wraps off two new MX-5 Miata-based design concept models—the Speedster and Spyder—at this week’s Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas.
Subaru Mulls Electric Turbo for BRZ
11/3/2015Subaru-maker Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. is considering adding a performance version of its BRZ coupe fitted with an electric turbocharger, reports Australia’s Motoring magazine.
BMW Reports Record Third-Quarter Sales, Profits
11/3/2015BMW AG’s revenue in July-September grew 14% to €22.3 billion ($24.4 billion), nearly half of it due to favorable exchange rates.
French State Opposes Power Shift in Renault-Nissan Alliance
11/3/2015The French government is emerging as the sole major shareholder in Renault SA to oppose a proposal to rebalance ownership and voting rights in the carmaker’s highly successful alliance with Nissan Motor Co., the Financial Times reports.
VW Objects to Union Vote by Small Group at Chattanooga Plant
11/3/2015Volkswagen AG is objecting to a bid by 165 maintenance workers at its U.S. assembly plant in Tennessee to vote on allowing the United Auto Workers union to represent them, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Nissan Hikes Forecast as U.S. Sales Surge
11/3/2015Nissan Motor Co. reports its net revenue in July-September climbed 13% to 3 trillion yen ($25 billion). Operating profit surged 44% to 201 billion yen ($1.7 billion), and net profit jumped 38% to 178 billion yen ($1.5 billion) Results were driven by strong sales in the U.S. and improving demand in Europe, which offset slumps in China and Japan.