NEWS

Asahi Glass to Hike Capacity 33% in China

10/10/2013

Japan's Asahi Glass Co. intends to increase its capacity in China by about one-third in 14 months, according to The Nikkei.

Marchionne Advises Investors to Snub Chrysler IPO

10/10/2013

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has advised a London conference for investors that they would be wise to avoid a possible future initial public offering of Chrysler shares, Reuters reports.

Marchionne to Investors: Chrysler IPO Is a Bad Idea

10/10/2013

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has advised a London conference for investors that they would be wise to avoid a possible future initial public offering of Chrysler shares, Reuters reports.

Aston Martin Posts Another Annual Operating Loss

10/10/2013

Operating losses at British supercar maker Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. jumped last year to 28 million from 5 million in 2011.

Conti System “Sees” Where Driver is Looking

10/10/2013

Continental AG is developing an advanced forward collision warning system that uses a camera system to read where a driver is looking and provides visual cues to steer attention back to the road.

U.S. Court Blocks Nissan’s Taxi Deal with New York City

10/10/2013

New York state's Supreme Court has tossed out a $1 billion contract that gives Nissan Motor Co. exclusive rights to supply New York City with taxicabs for the next 10 years.

JCI Plans Cheaper, Simpler EV and Hybrid Batteries

10/10/2013

Batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles don't need to last 10 years and can be less expensive, according to Johnson Controls Inc.

Toyota Cuts Price of Prius Plug-In As Much As $4,600

10/10/2013

Toyota Motor Corp. is dropping the price of its 2014 Prius plug-in hybrid models by 6%-12% to boost sales for its most-efficient vehicles.

Renault-Nissan Alliance to Begin Assembly in Nigeria

10/9/2013

The Renault-Nissan alliance is partnering with Africa's Stallion Group to assemble Nissan and Renault vehicles in Nigeria next year.

Dongfeng Ready to Buy 30% of PSA?

10/9/2013

PSA Peugeot Citroen acknowledges it is discussing new partnerships and their "financial implications," according to media reports.