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Ford, Toyota to Lead Plug-In EV Sales in U.S.
10/31/2012Ford and Toyota will dominate the American market for plug-in electric vehicles through 2020, predicts Boulder, Colo.-based Pike Research.
Fiat Plans New Models, Exports to Use Excess Capacity
10/31/2012Fiat SpA has outlined a retooled version of its restructuring program, which now focuses on introducing 17 new or revamped models most of them made in Italy by 2016.
Fiat Aims to Turn Around with New Models, Exports
10/31/2012Fiat SpA has outlined a retooled version of its restructuring program, which now focuses on introducing 17 new or revamped models most them made in Italy by 2016.
Hyundai Eschews CVTs for Dual-Clutch Transmissions
10/31/2012Hyundai Motor Corp. says it prefers the superior fuel economy and shifting characteristics of dual-clutch transmissions over continuously variable transmissions.
Hurricane Sandy Dents Auto Sales
10/31/2012Hurricane Sandy, which slammed the East Coast of the U.S. on Monday and Tuesday, curtailed vehicle sales in that region, carmakers say.
Toyota Hits 25 Million-Vehicle Mark in N. American Output
10/31/2012Toyota Motor Corp. says it has produced 25 million cars and light trucks in North America since opening its first factory in the region in 1984.
Toyota Builds 25 Millionth North America-Made Car
10/31/2012Toyota Motor Corp. says it has produced 25 million cars and light trucks in North America since opening its first factory in the region in 1984.
Mitsubishi Names Product Planner to Head U.S. Unit
10/31/2012Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has named Gayu Uesugi, the company's top product planner, to take over as chairman of its struggling North American operations.
Ninth Japanese Auto Supplier Pleads Guilty to Price Fixing
10/31/2012Tokai Rika Co. has agreed to plead guilty and pay a fine of nearly $18 million in response to criminal charges of manipulating prices of automotive HVAC control panels.
Mitsubishi Taps Product Planner to Chair U.S. Unit
10/31/2012Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has named Gayu Uesugi, the company's top product planner, to take over as chairman of its struggling North American operations, effective Nov. 1.