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Tesla to Update EV Charger Connector
1/10/2014Tesla Motors Inc. is preparing to provide owners of its Model S electric sedan with upgraded charger connectors after several reports that some in-garage chargers could overheat.
Reports: VW Has Chosen Chattanooga for SUV
1/10/2014Volkswagen AG has decided to add SUV production at its auto plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., and could announce the plan next week during the Detroit auto show, according to a Reuters source.
China Props Up Volvo’s Sales Volume
1/10/2014Surging sales in China offset falling demand in the U.S. for Volvo Car Corp. last year, advancing the company's worldwide sales 1.4% to 427,800 units.
Ford of Europe Says SUVs Are Key to Profitability
1/10/2014Ford of Europe believes its expanding lineup of SUVs will be a key in restoring the unit's profitability by the end of 2015.
Europe Probes Bosch for Price Fixing
1/10/2014Robert Bosch GmbH says it is being investigated by the European Commission for possible conspiracy to fix prices on car parts.
Congress Moves to Okay Fast-Track Trade Talks
1/10/2014U.S. Congressional trade leaders have introduced legislation that would allow President Barack Obama to accelerate negotiations for separate free-trade pacts with the European Union and 11 Asia-Pacific countries
Mazda Delays U.S. Diesel Debut Again
1/9/2014Mazda Motor Corp. has indefinitely delayed plans to introduce its first diesel-powered model in the U.S.
Vehicle Sales in China Reach Nearly 22 Million Units
1/9/2014Sales of cars, commercial vehicles and buses in China grew 14% last year, falling only 20,000 units short of 22 million, Bloomberg News reports, citing the China Assn. of Automobile Manufacturers.
Ford Boosts Dividend 25%
1/9/2014Ford Motor Co. raised its dividend for the first quarter of 2014 to 12.5 cents per share from 10 cents, citing increased liquidity.
VW Details 42-mpg Passat Sedan Powertrain
1/9/2014Volkswagen AG says it can hike the U.S. highway fuel economy rating of its Passat sedan 31% to 42 mpg with a combination of turbocharging, cylinder deactivation and automatic stop-start systems.