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Linde Opens Production Line for Hydrogen Refueling Stations
7/15/2014Germany's Linde AG has opened what it describes as the world's first factory able to mass-produce hydrogen fueling stations for fuel-cell vehicles.
Toyota Launches Huge Effort to Cut Engine Costs
7/15/2014Toyota Motor Corp. thinks it can reduce engine component costs as much as 50% by sharing common parts across multiple engines.
Switzerland Probes Car Lease Price-Fixing
7/15/2014Switzerland's Competition Commission said earlier today it has raided the offices of several financial units owned by carmakers as part of an investigation into possible price-fixing.
Ford, Toyota Halt Car Production in South Africa
7/15/2014Ford and Toyota have joined BMW and General Motors in suspending some assembly operations in South Africa because strikes have disrupted parts supplies.
BMW to Open Public Test-Drive Facility in Korea
7/15/2014Next month BMW AG will open a consumer-oriented driving center in Incheon, South Korea, where visitors can try out its high-performance luxury cars.
BMW Expands EV Battery Order with Samsung
7/15/2014BMW AG has agreed to hike its purchase of lithium-ion battery cells from South Korea's Samsung SDI for its i3 electric and i8 plug-in hybrid cars.
EPA May Require Real-Life Fuel Economy Stats
7/15/2014The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes that carmakers submit on-the-road data to support their mileage claims.
Prosecutors Pursue Criminal Fraud Charges Against GM
7/15/2014Federal investigators are compiling charges of wire and mail fraud against General Motors Co. for its 10-year delay in recalling ignition switches linked to 13 fatalities, Reuters reports.
Russia Orders Government to Shun Foreign-Made Cars
7/15/2014Russia has banned state and local governments from buying vehicle made outside the country.
Volkswagen Chooses Tennessee for SUV Program
7/14/2014Volkswagen AG will spend $600 million to prepare its factory in Chattanooga, Tenn., to begin making a seven-passenger SUV/crossover in late 2016.