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Aston Martin Could Produce Crossover in U.S.
4/21/2015Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. has held exploratory talks with several U.S. states about establishing a factory there to build a crossover vehicle, sources tell the Financial Times.
GM’s First-Quarter Sales Grew 2% Worldwide
4/21/2015General Motors Co. reports global sales of 2.42 million vehicles in January-March 2015, about 70,000 units fewer than Volkswagen Group.
NHTSA to Push Takata, FCA to Speed Up Recalls
4/21/2015The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reviewing options to force Takata Corp. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV to speed up recalls involving airbag inflators and Jeep fuel tanks, respectively, Automotive News reports.
Conti to Debut Third-Generation EV Power Controller
4/21/2015In August Continental AG expects to introduce a smaller and more powerful version of its electronic power controller for hybrid and all-electric vehicles.
Report: BMW Plans 5 Series Addition to Hybrid Lineup
4/21/2015BMW AG will introduce a plug-in hybrid variant of its 5 Series sedan in 2018, according to AutoBild.
PSA to Hike Output 10% in Europe
4/21/2015PSA Peugeot Citroen says it will increase its scheduled vehicle production by 60,000 units between now and August to meet strong sales demand in Europe.
U.S. Drivers Prefer AM-FM Radio to Alternatives
4/21/2015Some 85% of Americans choose to listen to their AM-FM radios in the car instead of CDs or streaming music, according to a survey by the U.S. office of Paris-based research firm Ipsos MediaCT.
Geely Targets Global Markets with Small SUV
4/21/2015Geely Automobile Co. plans to introduce a small SUV in China in 2017, expand sales to several European markets in about 2019 and then enter the U.S., former Geely executives tell Reuters.
Cadillac Plans Plug-In Hybrid CT6 Sedan
4/21/2015General Motors Co.'s Cadillac unit is adding a plug-in hybrid powertrain for its top-of-the-line CT6 luxury sedan due later this year.
Economic Sentiment Slips in Germany
4/21/2015Confidence by the financial community in Germany's economy has declined for the first time in six months, according to the ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment.