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Researchers Report 10,000-Cycle Life for New Lithium-Ion Cell
6/10/2013Scientists in Ulm, Germany, say the new lithium-ion cells they are developing can retain 85% of their capacity after 10,000 charge cycles.
Analytics Firm IHS to Acquire Polk
6/10/2013Englewood, Colo.-based IHS Inc., a provider of analysis about energy, security and the environment, has agreed to buy privately held auto research firm R.L.
Opel Confirms Plan to Make MPVs in Russelsheim
6/9/2013General Motors Co.'s Opel unit reiterates that it will move production of its Zafira MPV to its assembly plant in Russelsheim, Germany, in 2015.
U.S. Jobless Rate Ticks Up to 7.6% Despite Robust Hiring
6/9/2013Employers added 175,000 jobs in the U.S. in May, including gains in the retail and construction sectors.
European Supplier Group CLEPA Names New President
6/9/2013Former PSA Peugeot Citroen executive Arnaud de David-Beauregard has been appointed to become president of Brussels-based supplier group CLEPA on Jan. 1.
Chrysler May Seek New Chinese Partner for Jeep
6/9/2013Chrysler Group LLC says it is thinking about teaming up its Jeep SUV brand with a Chinese automaker other than parent Fiat SpA's partner Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC).
Toyota Makes the Corolla Bigger and a Bit More Stylish
6/7/2013Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled a cautiously redesigned version of its best-selling Corolla sedan on Thursday.
GM Might Buy Back More Shares from U.S.
6/7/2013General Motors Co., which purchased 200 million of its shares from the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury for $5.5 billion in December, might propose a second buyback, says CEO Dan Akerson.
U.K. Car Sales Increase 11%
6/7/2013Registrations of new vehicles in the U.K. climbed to 180,100 units last month from 162,300 units in May 2012, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Volvo Launches Review of Global Ad Account
6/7/2013Volvo Cars has put its global creative advertising account up for review and expects to choose an agency this autumn.