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VW to Recall Cars in China to Fix Gearbox
3/19/2013Volkswagen AG says it will recall an unspecified number of vehicles in China that are equipped with a direct-shift gearbox (DSG) that has drawn complaints of loss of power, unintended acceleration and excessive vibration.
Two Chinese Carmakers Drop Fisker Bids
3/19/2013Two Chinese automakers reportedly interested in buying Fisker Automotive Inc. have abandoned talks with the California-based hybrid carmaker, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Opel PR Veteran to Head Infiniti Communications
3/18/2013Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti brand has hired Stefan Weinmann, a long-time spokesman for General Motors Co.'s Opel unit, as global communications chief.
Honda’s U.S. Marketing Chief Shoulders New Duties
3/18/2013Honda Motor Co. has given Mike Accavitti, vice president of U.S. auto marketing, broader responsibilities for production planning, Automotive News reports.
Geely, Dongfeng Abandon Fisker Bids
3/18/2013The Chinese automakers considered the leading contenders to buy ailing Fisker Automotive Inc. have pulled out of talks with the company, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Hyundai’s Capacity Limits Will Constrain Its U.S. Sales
3/18/2013Hyundai Motor Co., which has boosted U.S. sales 75% since 2008, predicts its American volume will rise just 4% to 734,000 vehicles this year because of capacity constraints, Bloomberg News reports.
Cadillac Debuts 420-hp, Twin-Turbo V-6
3/18/2013General Motors Co.'s Cadillac unit says its new intercooled, twin-turbo, 3.6-liter V-6 engine produces 118 hp per liter the highest power density of any engine in the midsize luxury car market and the company's most potent V-6 ever.
Mahindra’s New EV Headed for Europe Next Spring
3/18/2013Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has introduced its e20 electric hatchback in India, priced at 596,000 rupees (€8,500). The car, which replaces the two-seater REVAi electric vehicle, boasts a range of more than 100 km per charge.
Mahindra Launches New Electric Car
3/18/2013Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has introduced its e20 electric hatchback in India, priced at 596,000 rupees ($11,000). The car, which replaces the two-seater REVAi electric vehicle, boasts a range of more than 100 km (62 miles) per charge.
PSA Wins Second Deal with French Unions
3/18/2013PSA Peugeot Citroen has reached an agreement with five of its six unions in France, which will allow the company to shed 11,200 employees 17% of its workforce in the country through buyouts.