NEWS

India’s Auto Parts Industry Grows 11%

7/1/2015

The automotive parts business in India expanded 11% to 2.3 trillion rupees ($36 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, according to the country's Automotive Component Manufacturers Assn.

Toyota Fuel Cell Car Sets the Bar for Range, Efficiency

7/1/2015

Toyota Motor Corp.'s new Mirai fuel cell-powered midsize car can travel 312 miles on a tank of hydrogen and has a U.S. government gasoline-equivalent rating of 67 mpg.

Eurozone Inflation Slips to 0.2%

7/1/2015

Inflation in the eurozone remained positive in June for the second consecutive month.

“Diva of Distressed” Tilton Loses Bid to Block SEC

7/1/2015

A federal District Court judge says Lynn Tilton, the flashy owner of Michigan-based Dura Automotive Systems Inc., must go through a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission disciplinary proceeding before challenging the constitutionality of the SEC's process.

Indiana Sues Automotive Suppliers for Price Fixing

6/30/2015

Indiana is suing two dozen suppliers of automotive wiring harnesses for rigging bids to inflate the price of their products, The Detroit News reports.

Getrag Ponders an Equity Sale

6/30/2015

Family-owned transmission supplier Getrag AG is studying a possible equity sale or initial public offering, sources tell Bloomberg News.

TI Automotive Completes Sale to Bain Capital

6/30/2015

TI Automotive Ltd. has completed its long-awaited sale to Bain Capital.

SEAT Plans Small SUV in 2017

6/30/2015

Volkswagen AG's SEAT unit is preparing to introduce a mini-SUV/crossover vehicle in Europe by the end of 2017, a source tells Automotive News Europe.

Report Calls Out Oil Guzzlers

6/30/2015

A new Consumer Reports survey shows that about 98% of 2010-2014 model cars and light trucks in the U.S. don't require additional oil between regular changes.

Suzuki’s New President Will Be CEO’s Son

6/30/2015

Suzuki Motor Corp. Chairman, CEO and President Osamu Suzuki has turned over the title of president and chief operating officer to his son Toshihiro, 56.