Judge Permits Discovery on GM Ignition Switch Claims
9/22/2014U.S. District Court Judge Jesse Furman has ruled that plaintiffs may begin asking General Motors Co. to turn over documents relevant to their claims of injury, death or lost vehicle value related to recalls of vehicles with faulty ignition switches.
Ford to Trim Fiesta Production in Germany
9/19/2014Ford Motor Co. says it will suspend German production of its best-selling Fiesta five-door hatch for a combined 11 days in October and November to align output with lower sales demand.
Great Wall Will Revive Delayed Haval SUV Early Next Year
9/19/2014Great Wall Motor Co. tells Bloomberg News it now hopes to resume deliveries of its troubled Haval H8 SUV in China as soon as January.
Cadillac to Launch New Top-End Model Next Year
9/19/2014General Motors Co.'s Cadillac brand will begin building its new super-luxury model late next year.
Group Lotus Restructures
9/19/2014Lotus plc is restructuring itself and warns it may fire as many as 325 people, roughly 25% of its workforce.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Chooses an HQ in London
9/19/2014Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will establish its global headquarters on three floors of a building in London's West End, described as the world's most expensive office district.
Honda Reveals Revamped Jazz Minicar
9/19/2014The redesigned Jazz minicar Honda Motor Co. will debut at the Paris auto show in October will feature a longer, sleeker and zoomier looking exterior.
IHS Raises U.S. Sales Forecast
9/19/2014IHS Automotive predicts car and light truck sales in the U.S. will reach 16.4 million this year, up from its previous forecast of 16.25 million.
707-hp Dodge Challenger's Highway Fuel Economy: 22 mpg
9/19/2014Chrysler Group LLC's $60,000 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat coupe has been awarded a U.S. highway fuel economy rating of 22 mpg.
ZF’s Debt Could Reach €8.5 Billion after TRW Purchase
9/19/2014The acquisition of U.S.-based TRW Automotive Holdings Inc. will push ZF Friedrichshafen AG's net debt from zero to €8.5 billion ($11 billion), Reuters says.