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Chrysler Exec Takes Charge at Maserati N. America
4/18/2013Maserati SpA has hired Robert Graczyk, sales director for Chrysler Group LLC's Asia-Pacific unit, as CEO of its North America operations, effective immediately.
China’s Chery to Drop Sub-brands, Trim Lineup
4/18/2013Wuhu-based Chery Automobile Co. plans to ax its Rely MPV and Riich premium car makes and spin off its Karry light commercial vehicle unit.
Chery to Eliminate Sub-brands, Cull Lineup
4/18/2013China's Chery Automobile Co. plans to drop three sub-brands and focus its efforts on a narrower lineup for the remaining Chery marque.
UPDATE: Researchers Tout Variable-Compression Engine System
4/18/2013Carmakers eager to improve fuel efficiency increasingly are turning to smaller, highly boosted gasoline engines.
Daimler Reveals Sporty Crossover Concept
4/18/2013Daimler AG will use this weekend's Shanghai auto show media day to present the Concept GLA, a coupelike crossover vehicle reportedly heading for production in 2014.
Achates Details Light-Duty Opposed-Piston Diesel Concept
4/18/2013Achates Power Inc. has reported details about a new light-duty two-stroke diesel it is developing as part of its portfolio of opposed-piston engines, Green Car Congress reports.
BMW to Offer EV Buyers Access to Piston-Powered Vehicles
4/18/2013BMW AG plans to offer customers who buy its i3 electric city car the ability to borrow a larger conventionally powered car on weekends or for long trips, Bloomberg News reports.
ArcelorMittal Sues Rivals for Infringing Steel Patent
4/18/2013ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, has sued Russia's OAO Severstal and Japan's Nisshin Steel, alleging that they misappropriated its patent for automotive steel, Bloomberg News reports.
Senior Exec Leaves Visteon as Climate Unit Moves to Korea
4/18/2013Visteon Corp. says Joy Greenway, president of its climate control unit, will leave the company on April 30.
VW in Talks with Assembler Heuliez
4/18/2013Contract assembler Heuliez, which went into receivership this week, tells reporters it is holding discussions with Volkswagen AG about supplying replacement parts to the auto giant.