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Saab Production to Resume Today
12/2/2013Saab Automobile's new owner says the company will begin limited production of the 9-3 sedan today at Saab's factory in Trollhattan, Sweden.
Truck Sales Rise 7% in Europe
12/2/2013Sales of commercial trucks across Europe climbed to 165,000 units in October from 153,700 units a year earlier, trade association ACEA says.
Renault Readies Plug-In Hybrid Concept
12/2/2013Renault SA tells Auto Express it will reveal a plug-in hybrid concept at the Geneva auto show in March and intends to eventually introduce a production version of the car.
GM Names New Chief for China
12/2/2013General Motors Co. says Matthew Tsien will replace Bob Socia as president of its Chinese unit on Jan. 1.
Renault Preparing to Ship Car Parts to Iran
12/2/2013Renault SA tells Bloomberg News it will take initial steps to again export automotive components to Iran, pending clarification in January about reduced trade sanctions against the country.
EU Agrees to Ease CO2 Rules
11/27/2013The European Union has agreed to give carmakers an additional year to meet its fleet average for carbon dioxide emission limit of 95 grams per kilometer.
BMW i3 EV Falls Short of 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
11/27/2013BMW AG's new i3 electric sedan earned a safety rating of four stars out of a possible five from Euro NCAP after a "poor" score for pedestrian protection.
Nissan to Sell Datsun Models Direct in India
11/27/2013Nissan Motor Co. has decided to sell its low-cost Datsun brand in India through dedicated Datsun dealers rather than the independent distributor that handles its Nissan brand, The Wall Street Journal reports.
ZF Opens Axle Plant in Malaysia
11/27/2013ZF Friedrichshafen AG has opened its first passenger car axle assembly facility in Malaysia.
Honda Adds Another Diesel Model in India
11/27/2013Honda Motor Co. will introduce its second diesel-powered model in India when the redesigned City small sedan has its global debut there in January.