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CAW Complains About Slow Pace of Contract Talks
9/5/2012The Canadian Auto Workers says it is "a bit frustrated" with the lack of progress in the union's negotiations with U.S. carmakers to replace the national contract that expires on Sept. 17.
Audi to Invest $1.3 Billion in Mexico Plant
9/5/2012Volkswagen AG's Audi unit will spend $1.3 billion to erect a new assembly plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico, says the country's president, Felipe Calderon.
Audi to Invest €1 Billion in Mexico Plant
9/5/2012Volkswagen AG's Audi unit will spend $1.3 billion (€1 billion) to erect a new assembly plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico, says the country's president, Felipe Calderon.
Brazil Auto Sales Surge 32% to Record High
9/5/2012Carmakers sold 405,500 passenger and commercial vehicles in Brazil last month compared with 307,800 units in August 2011, according to auto dealer group Fenabrave.
German Export Orders Plunge
9/5/2012Last month German exporters suffered the largest decline in international orders since April 2009, according to London-based Markit Economics.
Ford Issues Third Recall for 2013 Escape
9/5/2012Ford Motor Co. is recalling 7,600 of its 2013 Escape crossover vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because of a potential engine compartment fire hazard.
GM Denies It Is Scaling Down PSA Alliance
9/5/2012General Motors Co. is retreating from plans to share its midsize car technology with partner PSA Peugeot Citroen, Germany's Der Spiegel reports without citing its sources.
Car Sales Rise 7% in Japan
9/5/2012Automakers sold 232,400 new cars, trucks and buses in Japan last month compared with 216,500 units a year earlier, the Japan Automobile Dealers Assn. reports.
Japan Boosts Car Sales 7% in August
9/5/2012Carmakers sold 232,400 new cars, trucks and buses in Japan last month compared with 216,500 units a year earlier, the Japan Automobile Dealers Assn. reports.
Auto Sales Drop in Italy, France and Germany
9/5/2012Car sales in Germany fell 5% to 226,500 vehicles last month, according to the VDA automaker group.