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Takata Hires New Lawyer for N. American Operations
12/30/2014Takata Corp. has hired Bruce Angiolillo to become general legal counsel for its TK Holdings Inc. unit in North America.
Hyundai Plans Two More Assembly Plants in China
12/30/2014Hyundai Motor Co., which operates three assembly plants in China, says it will open two more there in 2016 and 2017.
Nissan Launches Dealership Makeover in Japan
12/30/2014Nissan Motor Co. plans to spend 30 billion yen ($249 million) to upgrade or rebuilt 1,800 of its 2,100 dealerships in Japan, according to The Nikkei, which cites no sources.
FCA Recalls Pickup Trucks with Faulty Clutch Switch
12/30/20142007 Dodge Dakota Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is preparing to launch a worldwide recall in February to replace a faulty clutch interlock switch in 66,800 of its 2006-2007 Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram and Mitsubishi Raider pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions.
Tesla Offers Performance Upgrade for Roadster EV Owners
12/29/2014Tesla Motors Inc. is developing a next-generation battery upgrade for its Lotus Elise-based Roadster electric car.
Shenzhen Restricts Car Sales
12/29/2014China's southern city of Shenzhen joins other metropolitan areas of the nation in restricting auto sales.
New Wave of Lincoln McConaughey Ads to Air In Bowl Games
12/29/2014Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln Division is launching its newest ad campaign for the Lincoln MKZ and MKZ Hybrid within News Year's Day college bowl games.
France’s Unemployment at New Record High
12/24/2014The number of people without jobs in France rose 0.8% to a record 3.49 million in November, according to the Ministry of Labor.
Takata Replaces President as Airbag Crisis Grows
12/24/2014Stefan Stocker, the former Robert Bosch GmbH executive who became Takata Corp.'s first foreign president 18 months ago, has stepped down.
BMW Widens Takata Airbag Recall
12/24/20142006 BMW 325i BMW AG says it will replace driver-side airbag inflators in 140,000 of its 2004-2006 model 3 Series sedans, coupes, convertibles and wagons located anywhere in the U.S.