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GM Opens Second IT Innovation Center
10/8/2012General Motors Co. is opening the second of four information technology innovation centers, this one in Warren, Mich.
Fiat to Lower Outlook for European Auto Market
10/8/2012Fiat SpA will cut its forecast for Europe's car market for 2013-2014 when the company updates its current business plan on Oct. 30, Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne tells reporters.
GM Opens Second New IT Center
10/8/2012General Motors Co. is launching the second of four information technology centers, this one in Warren, Mich.
Fuel Economy of New U.S. Cars Jumps 18% in Five Years
10/8/2012The sales-weighted fuel economy of new light vehicles sold in the U.S. rose to 23.8 miles per gallon last month from 20.1 mpg in October 2007, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
New-Car Fuel Economy Up 18% in Five Years
10/8/2012The sales-weighted fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. rose to 23.8 mpg last month from 20.1 mpg in October 2007, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Ricardo Names New President for U.S. Unit
10/8/2012U.K.-based engineering firm Ricardo plc has hired Thomas Apostolos, a veteran executive at Canadian supplier Magna International Inc., as president of its U.S. unit.
PSA Cuts Small-Car Output
10/8/2012PSA Peugeot Citroen will reduce production of the Peugeot 208 subcompact hatchback by slowing line speed 33% at its plant in Poissy, France, starting on Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Report Warns About EV’s Environmental Impact
10/8/2012Operating electric vehicles offers as much as a 24% reduction in global warming potential (GWP) compared to piston-powered vehicles, according to research by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Selling GM Stake Will Be Challenge for Canada
10/8/2012The Canadian government could have trouble divesting its $3.5 billion holdings in General Motors Co., Bloomberg News reports.
World Bank Lowers Outlook for China’s Economy
10/8/2012The World Bank predicts the Chinese economy will expand 7.7% this year, down from its May forecast of 8.2% growth.