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Bosch Shuffles Duties as Auto Unit Chief Retires

3/24/2013

Bernd Bohr, chairman of Robert Bosch GmbH's automotive parts group, will retire on June 30 for personal reasons, according to the company.

Audi Boosts German Output to Meet Demand

3/24/2013

Volkswagen AG's Audi unit has added 12 extra shifts to the first-quarter production schedule at its assembly plant in Neckarsulm, Germany, Bloomberg News reports.

Infiniti Hires Lamborghini Exec to Head Europe Unit

3/24/2013

Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti unit has recruited Lamborghini sales and marketing chief Fintan Knight to head the Japanese luxury brand's European operations, starting May 1.

Scania Says New Aero Trucks are 8% More Efficient

3/22/2013

Scania AB new line of Streamline large commercial trucks combine air deflectors and second-generation Euro 6-compliant V-8 engines that can boost long-haul fuel economy 8%, according to the company.

Opel Union Seeks to Reopen Talks at Doomed German Plant

3/22/2013

The IG Metall union is pressing General Motors Co.'s Opel unit to restart contract talks at the assembly plant in Bochum, Germany, that the company says it will close late next year.

BMW Adds Research Office in Shanghai

3/22/2013

BMW AG has opened a technology research office in Shanghai to develop vehicles tailored to the needs of Chinese consumers.

Jeep Aims for Record Sales in 2013

3/22/2013

Chrysler Group LLC's Jeep unit hopes its sales this year will surpass the global sales record of 701,600 vehicles it set in 2012.

Schaeffler Profit Slips 2%

3/22/2013

Germany precision bearings maker Schaeffler AG netted €872 million last year compared with €889 million in 2011, despite a 4% revenue gain to €11.1 billion.

BMW Opens Tech Center in Shanghai

3/22/2013

BMW AG has added a technology research office in Shanghai to develop vehicles tailored to the needs of Chinese consumers.

Honda App Cuts Traffic Jams, Boosts Fuel Efficiency 20%

3/21/2013

Honda Motor Co. has developed a smartphone app it says can help drivers get in sync on crowded highways, thus reducing congestion and improving the fuel economy of all vehicles in the vicinity.