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Apple Debuts New iPhone Connectivity System
3/3/2014Apple Inc. is rolling out CarPlay, an in-car system that will enable users to access several iPhone functions directly through their vehicle's infotainment system.
Opel Planning Big SUV as Flagship Model?
3/3/2014General Motors Co.'s Opel unit will add a large SUV to its lineup in 2017 as the brand's top-end model, according to Germany's Auto Bild.
Russian Ruble Slumps to All-Time Low
3/3/2014The Russian ruble has dropped to historic lows of 50.30 to the euro and 36.5 to the U.S. dollar.
Citroen Plans “Pay-Per-Use” Lease for New Crossover
3/3/2014PSA Peugeot Citroen plans to offer its new Citroen C4 Cactus crossover with a unique leasing scheme that helps customers manage the monthly cost of the vehicle, says Automotive News Europe.
Global Car Market Likely to Peak by 2024
3/3/2014Worldwide annual demand for new passenger vehicles will peak at roughly 100 million units within the next decade from about 82 million last year, says Bloomberg News, citing a forecast by IHS Automotive.
LG Chem Ponders EV Battery Factory in China
3/3/2014LG Chem CEO Park Jin-soo says the South Korean company may build a plant in China to make batteries for electric cars sold there.
Nissan Unveils Rearview Mirror that Can Switch to Camera View
3/3/2014Nissan Motor Co. is preparing to commercialize a rearview mirror that can be turned into an liquid crystal display monitor at the push of a button.
2-Cylinder Engine Debuts for Fiat 500
3/3/2014Fiat SpA's powertrain lineup for the 2014 model Fiat 500 minicar will include the company's new 2-cylinder, 900-cc TwinAir gasoline engine.
Honda Confirms Phase-Out of Insight Hybrid
2/28/2014Honda Motor Co. confirms it will end production of its $19,000 Insight hybrid car this summer because of poor demand.
Growth in U.S. GDP Slows
2/28/2014America's real gross domestic product expanded at a downwardly revised 2.4% from the third to fourth quarter of 2013, according to final data from the Dept. of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis.