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New Ignition Switch Flaw Prompts GM to Recall Another 3.4 Million Vehicles
6/16/2014General Motors Co. is preparing a huge new recall to fix flaws in a second ignition switch that could cut power to the engine, thus disabling the airbags, power steering and power brakes.
A123 Systems Buys Leyden Energy’s Battery Technology
6/16/2014Batterymaker A123 Systems LLC has acquired advanced battery technology from Fremont, Calif.-based Leyden Energy Inc.
Google Set to Unveil In-Car Operating System
6/16/2014Google Inc. will show software developers its first in-car operating system later this month, unnamed sources tell Automotive News.
Bridgestone Delays Production at New Tire Plant in Thailand
6/16/2014Tiremaker Bridgestone Corp. won't begin making tires for construction and mining equipment at its new factory in Rayong, Thailand, until demand for coal-mining equipment revives, according to CEO Masaaki Tsuya.
Vodafone Buys Vehicle-Tracking Software Company
6/16/2014U.K.-based Vodafone Group plc has acquired 74% of telematics provider Cobra Automotive Technologies SpA.
Honda Expected to Join Toyota in Expanded Airbag Recall
6/16/2014Honda Motor Co. is likely to recall some 1.1 million vehicles worldwide to replace airbag inflators that could explode, according to Reuters, which cites an unnamed source.
Biggest Supplier Challenge: Tech Talent
6/16/2014U.S. auto suppliers say their biggest problem in keeping up with the pace of new-vehicle launches through at least the end of this decade will be finding enough engineering staff.
Fiat Board Approves Chrysler Merger
6/16/2014Fiat SpA's board of directors has formally approved its merger with Chrysler Group LLC.
Nissan to Join Tesla, BMW in Talks on Charger Standard?
6/16/2014Nissan is eager to join BMW and Tesla in discussions about collaborating on electric vehicle charging technology and networks, according to the Financial Times, which cites unnamed sources at all three companies.
Fiat Board Approves Chrysler Merger, Okays Bond Sale
6/16/2014Fiat SpA's board of directors has formally approved its merger with Chrysler Group LLC.