EU Trade Group: China Won’t Force Suppliers to Partner
9/2/2014China has no intention of requiring auto suppliers in China to find Chinese partners for their independent operations, says the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
China Targeting Foreign Companies Unfairly?
9/2/2014Foreign multinational companies doing business in China reiterate their complaint that they are unfairly being singled out by the country's regulatory groups.
Renault’s Klein Replaces Palmer at Nissan
9/2/2014Nissan Motor Co. has named Philippe Klein, the executive vice president who headed product planning at Renault SA, to become its chief planning officer on Sept. 15.
Aston Martin Chooses Former Infiniti Chief Palmer as CEO
9/2/2014Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. has named Andrew Palmer, 51, to be its new CEO.
Fiat-Chrysler Merger Clears Buyout Hurdle
9/2/2014Fiat SpA says it won't exceed its self-imposed payout limit of €500 million to shareholders who opt to cash out their stakes rather than convert them into shares of a merged Fia and Chrysler Group LLC.
Renault Debuts Shorter, Roomier, Thriftier Twingo City Car
9/2/2014Renault SA has formally introduced its third-generation Twingo city car.
Audi Launches Global Brake Recall
9/2/2014Audi AG says it will recall about 70,000 diesel-powered 2012-model A4, A5, A6 and A7 cars and Q7 large crossover vehicles to replace a defective power brake booster.
Goodyear Names New Global Sales Chief
9/2/2014Richard Kellam, formerly global chief customer officer for candymaker Mars Inc., will take over as senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. on Sept. 22.
China Probe Targets VW Executives
9/2/2014China is investigating two executives of FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co. on unspecified charges of "seriously violating the law," Reuters says.
Ford, Nokia “Green Zone” System Could Boost Hybrid Efficiency
9/2/2014Ford Motor Co. and Nokia Corp. are developing a system to enhance the efficiency of a hybrid vehicle by switching between electric and piston power depending on the car's location.