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PSA Names New Peugeot Chief
9/4/2012PSA Peugeot Citroen has appointed Maxime Picat, head of its Chinese joint venture, to become managing director for the Peugeot brand on Oct. 1.
Hyundai Signs R&D Deal with UC Berkeley, UC Davis
9/4/2012Hyundai Motor Group is kicking off a new long-range R&D program by partnering on automotive technology development with the University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis.
Saab Buyer Gains Rights to Brand Name
9/3/2012Swedish defense company AB Saab has licensed the Saab name for an undisclosed sum to National Electric Vehicle Sweden, which agreed in June to buy the assets of the bankrupt Saab Automobile AB.
Bentley Nears Decision on Crossover Styling
9/3/2012Volkswagen AG's Bentley Motors Group will select the final design for its ultra-luxury crossover vehicle from among three contenders within a few months, according to Autocar, which cites unnamed sources.
Buyer Gains Rights to Saab Car Name
9/3/2012Swedish defense company AB Saab has licensed the Saab name for an undisclosed sum to National Electric Vehicle Sweden, which agreed in June to buy the assets of the bankrupt Saab Automobile AB.
GM to Retire Zeta Platform After 2016?
9/3/2012General Motors Co. could abandon its rear-drive Zeta architecture after the 2016 model year as it shifts to more flexible global platforms, says Leftlane News.
Tesla Electric Sedan Due in Japan Next Year
8/31/2012Tesla Motors Inc. says it will begin shipping its Model S electric sedan to Japan early next year.
Ford, Toyota Spar Over “Best-Selling Car” Claim
8/31/2012Ford and Toyota each claim they are making the world's best-selling car model.
VW: No More Acquisitions for Now
8/31/2012Volkswagen AG says it will take a rest from buying brands and focus on integrating the 12 it now owns.