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July Car Sales Climb 2% in France
8/3/2015Sales of passenger vehicles in France advanced to 147,100 units last month from 143,800 in July 2014, according to industry group CCFA.
Lexus RC to Offer 2.0-Liter Turbo Option
8/3/2015Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus unit is adding a new turbocharged variant called the 200t to its RC coupe lineup.
Chinese Company Readies Tesla Lookalike EV
8/3/2015China's Youxia Motors Inc. has announced plans for a new electric sedan called the Ranger X.
GM to Keep Powertrain Options Open
8/3/2015General Motors Co. will continue to develop and offer a range of different propulsion technologies for future vehicles, Dan Nicholson, the company's vice president of global powertrain operations, tells Automotive News.
Airbag Sensor Flaw Prompts Another FCA Recall
8/3/2015Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 284,200 of its 2011-2014 model Dodge Charger sport sedans because their side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners could be triggered by slamming a door, driving over a pothole or kicking the vehicle.
Pacific Rim Trade Talks Stumble
8/3/2015Efforts to secure agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact stalled on Friday in part over debate related to car and truck tariffs and which products would be covered by the 12-nation accord, Bloomberg News reports.
Could BMW, Apple Revive Courtship Talks?
8/3/2015BMW AG and Apple Inc. may launch discussions about collaborating on highly connected electric vehicles, Reuters suggests.
NHTSA Says Other Infotainment Systems May Be Open to Hacking
8/3/2015The number of vehicles in the U.S. equipped with infotainment systems vulnerable to cyber attacks may total 2.8 million double the volume involved in July's software update recall by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV to remedy that threat, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Alfa Romeo SUV on Schedule for 2016 Debut
8/3/2015The Alfa Romeo unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is on track to introduce the brand's first SUV/crossover in mid-2016.
Volvo Aims to Double Its Share of India’s Luxury-Car Market
7/31/2015Volvo Car Corp. says new models and additional dealerships will help it expand its share of India's luxury-car market to 10% by 2020 from about 4.5% this year.