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GM Confirms Batey Will Be New Global Chevy Boss
6/26/2013General Motors Co. has promoted its U.S. sales chief Alan Batey to the newly created post of senior vice president for the Chevrolet brand worldwide.
Europe Reaches Accord on CO2 Rules for 2020
6/26/2013The European Commission has agreed to a plan to limit carbon dioxide emissions from new light vehicles sold in the region to 95 g/km by the end of the decade.
Creditors Approve Debt Plan for Aston Martin Owner
6/26/2013Kuwait's Investment Dar, the largest shareholder of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., has received the support of a sufficient number of its creditors for its proposed debt restructuring, the Financial Times reports.
EU Reaches Accord on CO2 Standard for 2020
6/26/2013The European Commission has agreed to a plan to limit carbon dioxide emissions from new light vehicles sold in the region to 95 g/km by the end of the decade.
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Sale of 15% Ethanol Fuel Blends
6/26/2013The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that permits the sale of gasoline blends containing 15% ethanol.
Steelmaker Says Car Doors Could be 34% Lighter
6/26/2013ArcelorMittal SA says stronger steels and design tweaks could cut the weight of a conventional car door from 40 lbs to about 26 lbs.
U.S. Proposes New Heavy-Truck Fuel Economy Standards
6/25/2013The White House proposes the government and auto industry leaders collaborate in creating a new round of emission and fuel economy requirements that would apply to heavy-duty vehicles sold after 2018.
Navistar CFO to Depart
6/25/2013Andrew Cederoth will step down as chief financial officer of Navistar International Corp. at the end of this month.
OESA Names New President, CEO
6/25/2013Julie Fream, a former executive at Visteon, TRW, Ford and General Motors, has been named president and CEO of the Original Equipment Suppliers Assn., effective Oct. 1.
New Auto Refrigerant Is Safe, SAE Study Declares
6/25/2013An SAE International-backed review of refrigerant R-1234yf has formally declared the material safe.