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UAW, German Labor Groups Aim to Organize VW’s Chattanooga Plant
9/29/2014The United Auto Workers Union, Germany's IG Metall union and the Volkswagen global works council have signed a letter of intent to collaborate in a push to organize VW's assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., Reuters reports.
Emissions from Europe’s Cars 38% Worse than Ratings Indicate
9/29/2014Carbon dioxide emissions from Europe's new cars last year were about 38% worse than their official ratings indicate, says the International Council on Clean Transportation.
U.K. Car Production Flattens
9/29/2014Output of passenger vehicles in the U.K. totaled 994,900 units in January-August, up only 1% from the same period last year, reports the country's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Happy 25th Birthday, Lexus and Infiniti
9/29/2014The continuing popularity of the two Japanese marques makes us forget that 25 years ago their introduction was a serious marketing gamble.
De Nysschen to Caddy Dealers: Things Will Get Worse Before They Get Better
9/29/2014Cadillac boss Johan de Nysschen tells dealers there will be tough times ahead as the brand attempts to shed its discount past, Automotive News reports.
Light-Truck Sales Continue to Rise in Europe
9/29/2014Renault Master Europe's demand for commercial vehicles grew 9% to 158,900 units in July and 6% to 110,400 units in August, says industry group ACEA.
Ford Recall Targets Restraint System Glitch in 850,000 Vehicles
9/29/20142013 Ford Escape Ford Motor Co. is recalling 850,000 of its 2013-2014 vehicles in North America to replace restraint system control modules that could short circuit, impairing the operation of the front and side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners.
Forecasters Raise Car Sales Estimates for U.S.
9/29/2014Market forecasting firms predict America's full-year demand for cars and light trucks will reach between 16.4 million and 16.5 million units compared with 15.6 million in 2013.
Mazda Designer Resurrects Hope for Wankel-Powered Sports Car
9/29/2014The head of Mazda Motor Corp. design tells Automotive News he will "never give up" on the idea of resurrecting the company's RX sports car series but only if the new model can be powered by the company's legendary Wankel rotary engine.
Harley-Davison Recalls 106,000 Motorcycles to Fix Clutch, Fuel Tanks
9/29/2014Harley-Davidson Inc. will repair faulty clutch systems in 105,000 of its 2014 model motorcycles to prevent the bikes from accidentally creeping forward.