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Chrysler Powertrain Chief Quits
1/15/2014Mircea Gradu, who led transmission, powertrain and driveline engineering at Chrysler Group LLC, has abruptly left the company.
Dollar Shortage Prompts Ford to Trim Output in Venezuela
1/15/2014Ford Motor Co. COO Mark Fields says the company cut production in Venezuela about 75% in the fourth quarter of 2013 because U.S. dollars there are in such short supply.
GM Names new CFO
1/15/2014General Motors Co. has chosen Chuck Stevens to take over as its chief financial officer today.
Mulally Calls for Privacy Laws Governing Telematics
1/15/2014Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally says the auto industry needs regulatory boundaries on the use of data collected by in-car navigation and other telematic features.
Nissan Outlines Shared-Platform Plan
1/15/2014The new luxury-vehicle platform being co-developed by Nissan Motor Co. and Daimler AG will be used by the Japanese company's Infiniti brand to carry four models, according to unit President Johan de Nysschen.
Ford: Europe Car Market Could Climb 6% This Year
1/15/2014Europeans willing to replace their aging vehicles could fuel a 6% jump in new-car sales in the region this year, predicts Stephen Odell, president of Ford of Europe.
U.S. Court Rejects Human Rights Lawsuit Against Daimler
1/14/2014The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Daimler AG cannot be sued in California for alleged human rights abuses in Argentina, Reuters reports.
Toyota to Supply Thai-Built Corollas to Middle East, Oceania
1/14/2014Toyota Motor Corp. is extending shipments of Corolla small sedans it makes in Thailand to the Middle East and Oceania, The Nikkei reports.
GM Declares First Post-Bankruptcy Dividend on Common Shares
1/14/2014General Motors Co.'s board has declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share, which will be payable on March 28 to all common stockholders of record as of March 18.
Tesla EV Sales Reach 22,300
1/14/2014Tesla Motors Inc. sold 22,300 of its $71,000 Model S electric sedans worldwide in 2013, including about 6,900 units in the fourth quarter.