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VW Names New CFO for U.S. Unit
7/18/2012Volkswagen AG has appointed Hardy Brennecke as executive vice president and chief financial officer of its American operations, effective Aug. 1.
EPA’s NOx Standard Upheld by Federal Court
7/18/2012The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has upheld a federal rule that limits the oxides of nitrogen content of ambient air to 100 parts per billion.
Developers Create Silicon “Sponge” Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries
7/18/2012Researchers at Rice University and the Lockheed Martin Advanced Nanotechnology Center have discovered a process to grow honeycomb-like silicon structures that could be used to make higher-performance anodes for electric car batteries.
Plant Closing Could Cut PSA Costs by €108 Million
7/18/2012PSA Peugeot Citroen will reap annual cost savings of €108 million by closing its underutilized assembly plant in Aulnay, France, Le Figaro reports, citing company documents.
Chrysler to Mothball Detroit Engine Plant
7/18/2012Chrysler Group LLC says it will mothball one of two engine factories in Detroit in September when the plant's 3.7-liter V-6 gasoline engine goes out of production.
NHTSA Probes Sticky Throttles on Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute
7/18/2012The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation into complaints about throttles that stick in the open position in 2001-2004 model Ford Escape crossover and its clone, the Mazda Tribute.
NHTSA Probes Sticky Throttles on Ford Escape
7/18/2012The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into complaints about throttles that stick in the open position in 730,000 Ford Escape crossovers and Mazda Tribute clones.
Ford Seeks Labor Givebacks to Close Canadian Cost Gap
7/17/2012Ford Motor Co. aims to close a US$15-per-hour labor cost disadvantage in contract negotiations that begin next month with the Canadian Auto Workers union, Bloomberg News reports.
Nissan Sounds a New Note
7/17/2012Nissan Motor Co. says its redesigned Note mini-MPV indicates the company's new styling direction and hints at the look of the company's redesigned Versa hatch due late next year.
Chrysler Set to Phase Out 3.7-Liter V-6
7/17/2012Chrysler Group plans to stop making its 3.7-liter V-6 gasoline engine in Detroit in September.