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Former BMW Exec Killed in Motorcycle Crash
8/19/2013European auto executive Karl-Heinz Kalbfell died on Saturday during practice for a classic motorcycle race at Brands Hatch, England.
Delphi Exec to Head GM Powertrain Operations
8/19/2013General Motors Co. has hired Steve Kiefer, formerly president of Delphi Automotive plc's Powertrain Systems unit, to head the company's worldwide powertrain operations.
NYC Ponders Using Pay Phone Locations for EV Charging
8/19/2013New York City could convert at least some of its 8,000 active pay phone locations into charging stations for electric vehicles, according to The New York Times.
Caddy Elmiraj Hints at Future Production Coupe
8/19/2013General Motors Co. says the new Elmiraj concept it unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance last week hints at the look of future Cadillac models.
Wage Freezes Persuade GM to Keep Australia Plant Open
8/19/2013General Motors Co.'s Holden unit will continue vehicle production at its factory near Adelaide, Australia, after workers there agreed to a three-year wage freeze, according to The Wall Street Journal.
GM to Keep Australia Plant Open After Labor Concessions
8/19/2013General Motors Co.'s Holden unit will continue vehicle production at its factory near Adelaide, Australia, after workers there agreed to a three-year wage freeze, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Hyundai, Chrysler to End Mexico Distribution Deal
8/18/2013Hyundai Motor Co. intends to dissolve its 14-year-old agreement to sell its vehicles in Mexico through Chrysler Group LLC and set up its own dealer network there, Automotive News reports.
Audi to Unveil New Quattro Supercar Concept
8/18/2013Volkswagen AG's Audi unit has released design sketches of the Quattro plug-in hybrid supercar concept it will unveil at the Frankfurt auto show next month.
GM Recalls Chevy Cruze to Fix Brake Flaw
8/18/2013General Motors Co. plans recall 292,900 Chevrolet Cruze sedans from the 2011-2012 model years in the U.S. to repair a faulty switch that could intermittently cut off power assist to the brakes.
Exotic Carmaker Wiesmann Goes Broke
8/18/2013Germany's Wiesmann GmbH, a maker of highly customized retro-styled performance cars, has filed for insolvency.