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EU Vows to Enforce Refrigerant Rule
3/21/2013The European Commission says Daimler AG would be barred from selling vehicles in the EU that fail to comply with the new "green" refrigerant rule that took effect on Jan. 1.
Factory Activity Accelerates in China
3/21/2013Manufacturing activity in China grew at a faster pace in March than in the previous month, according to HSBC Holdings plc.
Commissioner Vows to Enforce Europe’s Refrigerant Rule
3/21/2013The European Union's industry commissioner insists that carmakers face immediate fines if they fail to comply with the new "green" refrigerant rule that took effect on Jan. 1, Reuters reports.
Corrosion Triggers Acura Recall
3/21/2013Honda Motor Co.'s Acura unit is recalling about 76,000 of its 2004-2008 TSX sedans because their electronic control units could corrode and cause the engine to stall.
Ford: Lincoln MKZ Shortage Is Ending
3/21/2013Ford Motor Co. says it has stopped sending Lincoln MKZ midsize sedan built at its Hermosillo, Mexico, plant to a Michigan factory for quality inspections.
Hail Damages New Vehicles in Mississippi
3/21/2013A heavy hailstorm earlier this week that cut a swathe across 17 Mississippi counties damaged more than 1,000 new vehicles, Automotive News reports.
GM to Close Factory in Germany Next Year
3/21/2013General Motors Co.'s Opel unit says it will shutter its assembly plant in Bochum, Germany, by the end of 2014 because 76% of the hourly workers there rejected a contract that would have kept the facility open through 2016.
China to Impose Stricter Fuel Economy Rules
3/21/2013China has announced new fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles that would require them to boost average efficiency about 36% by 2020, Reuters reports.
China Unveils Tougher Fuel Economy Standards
3/21/2013China has announced new fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles that would require them to boost average efficiency about 36% by 2020, Reuters reports.
Korean, U.S. Carmakers Attracting Young Buyers
3/21/2013American and South Korean car brands are gaining favor with younger buyers in the U.S. at the expense of Japanese marques, according to Edmunds.com and R.L.