NEWS

BMW, Toyota Warn Sales in China Could Worsen

8/5/2015

BMW and Toyota have joined Ford and Volkswagen in warning that they may trim their sales projections in China because of the market's slowing economic growth.

Car Sales Show Slight Gain in Canada

8/5/2015

Sales of cars and light trucks in Canada grew to 177,800 units last month from 177,100 in July 2014, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc.

FCA to Export Right-Hand-Drive Jeeps from India

8/5/2015

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will use its planned local production of right-hand-drive Jeep SUVs in India to supply vehicles to Australia, South Africa and the U.K., The Times of India reports.

Vehicle Sales in Australia Post July Record

8/5/2015

Sales of new cars and trucks in Australia rose to a record 92,300 units last month compared with 89,900 in July 2014, says the country's Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

Jetta to Get New Turbocharged Engine

8/5/2015

Volkswagen AG will offer a turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine in its 2016 Jetta compact car.

EPA Says 54.5 mpg Standard Hasn’t Been Decided

8/5/2015

Plans to require a fuel economy fleet average of 54.5 mpg in the U.S. for 2025 have not been finalized, according to the head of the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality office.

July Car Sales Grow in Germany, Italy, Spain

8/5/2015

New-car sales rose last month in Germany, Italy and Spain, according to local government and trade groups.

Harman: Hacking Flaw is Limited to FCA Infotainment Systems

8/5/2015

Harman International Industries Inc. says infotainment systems it supplies to other carmakers do not contain the software flaw that allowed cyber security experts to hack into units sold to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV.

GM Plans $877 Upgrade to Its Oldest Assembly Plant

8/4/2015

General Motors Co. says it will spend $877 million to upgrade its 68-year-old assembly plant in Flint, Mich.

VIEWPOINT | INVESTING IN WHAT'S IMPORTANT

8/4/2015

Auto suppliers have always been challenged with materials planning, scheduling issues, supply chain management and decisions about when and if to invest in new capacity.