NEWS

India’s Auto Parts Industry Could Reach $115 Billion by 2021

12/2/2014

India's auto components industry will triple to $115 billion over the next seven years, predicts Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd.

Report: Takata Ready to Expand U.S. Recalls

12/2/2014

Exploded Takata airbag Beleaguered Takata Corp. is preparing to expand regional U.S. recalls of its defective airbag inflators to cover the entire country, according to The Nikkei.

Cadillac’s Marketing Plan: Push Luxury, Not Cars

12/2/2014

The man in charge of steering the Cadillac brand's image realignment says the effort will focus on equating the nameplate with "luxury" in general.

BMW Plans Plug-In Hybrid Variants for All Core Models

12/2/2014

BMW AG says it eventually will offer plug-in hybrid powertrain options in all its primary car and crossover model lines.

Japan Reports Another Scrapped Takata Airbag Explosion

12/2/2014

Japan has now turned up a seventh case where Takata Corp. airbags in scrapped cars exploded when triggered.

Mahindra to Take Control of Saab Car Operations

12/2/2014

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. reportedly has agreed to buy a majority stake in National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB, the Chinese-Japanese group that had been struggling to relaunch Saab Automobile.

FCA, Guangzhou Setting Up New Marketing Unit in China

12/2/2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and partner Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. are launching a new joint venture to integrate sales and marketing for FCA's Chrysler, Fiat and Jeep brands in China.

Report: Takata Ready to Expand U.S. Recalls

12/2/2014

Beleaguered Takata Corp. is preparing to expand regional U.S. recalls of its defective airbag inflators to cover the entire country, according to The Nikkei.

GKN Automotive Opens New Americas Headquarters

12/2/2014

GKN plc's automotive unit for the Americas has moved into its new headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Daimler to Boost Battery Production in Germany

12/2/2014

Daimler AG is spending €100 million to hike capacity to make lithium-ion batteries for its future plug-in and electric car models.