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Goodyear Workers in France Clash with Police

3/8/2013

Workers protesting Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s plans to close a factory in Amiens, France, clashed with police on Thursday outside the U.S. company's local offices in a Paris suburb.

Subaru Recalls Cars That Can Start Themselves

3/8/2013

Subaru of America Inc. plans to recall 47,400 of its 2010-2013 vehicles in the U.S. to replace a faulty remote control unit that could randomly signal the engine to start.

Goodyear Workers Clash with French Police

3/8/2013

Workers protesting Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s plans to close a factory in Amiens, France, clashed with police on Thursday outside the U.S. company's local offices in a Paris suburb.

U.S. Judge Won’t Dismiss Dealer Claims Against Mahindra

3/8/2013

A federal judge in Atlanta has denied the request of Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. to dismiss a lawsuit brought by five U.S. car dealers who accuse the Mumbai-based truckmaker of fraud, misrepresentation and conspiracy.

Judge Won’t Dismiss U.S. Dealer Claims Against Mahindra

3/7/2013

A federal judge in Atlanta has denied the request of Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. to dismiss a lawsuit brought by five U.S. car dealers who accuse the Mumbai-based truckmaker of fraud, misrepresentation and conspiracy.

Auto Industry Ally Levin to Retire from Senate

3/7/2013

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, 78, says he will not run for re-election in 2014 when his current six-year term expires.

Mulally Awarded Nearly $12 Million in Ford Options

3/7/2013

Ford Motor Co. has granted CEO Alan Mulally 745,500 options and 909,200 restricted shares as part of his 2012 compensation.

Polk Considers Selling Company

3/7/2013

Auto research firm R.L. Polk & Co. says it has hired New York City-based investment bank Evercore Partners Inc. to explore "strategic growth opportunities," which include the possible sale of the family-owned company

Ballard to Support VW Fuel Cell Research

3/7/2013

Vancouver-based Ballard Power Systems Inc. has signed a four-year deal to supply engineering services that support fuel-cell research at Volkswagen AG.

Ford Recalls 230,000 Minivans for Seat Latch Flaw

3/7/2013

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 230,000 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans to replace defective third-row seat brackets that could fail.