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Power: Average Quality of U.S. Cars Improved 5% This Year
6/20/2012Nearly all car brands sold in America have improved their quality from over the past year in spite of increased complaints about technology features, according to J.D.
“Clean Diesels” Could Capture 12% of Global Sales by 2018
6/20/2012Annual worldwide sales of clean diesel-powered light-duty vehicles will grow to 12.1 million units by 2018 from 9.1 million this year, predicts Pike Research LLC.
Washington May Revive Its Interest in Fuel Cells
6/20/2012Hydrogen fuel cell development pushed by President George W.
Quality of New Vehicles in U.S. Improves 5%
6/20/2012Nearly all auto brands sold in America have boosted their quality from a year earlier, despite rising complaints about technology features, according to J.D.
Mercedes Tweaks Infotainment Apps
6/20/2012Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz Cars unit has modified apps for such social media Web sites as Facebook and Google to make them safer and more appropriate for use in cars, reports WardsAuto.com.
Report: Toyota Mulls New Factory in China
6/20/2012Toyota Motor Corp. is considering erecting a new assembly plant in Tianjin, China, Kyodo News reports.
Bentley Unleashes 205-mph Touring Car
6/19/2012Bentley Motors Group's fastest production model ever hits the streets in October when the brand begins deliveries of the new Continental GT Speed.
Supplier Group Lauds EU CO2 Plan for 2020
6/19/2012European auto suppliers group CLEPA says the new carbon dioxide limits proposed by the EU for 2020 are "well balanced" between cost and environmental goals, Reuters reports.
U.S. Housing Starts Drop 4.8%
6/19/2012Builders broke ground for new single and multi-family homes in May at an annual rate of 708,000 units, down from a 744,000-unit pace the previous month, the Dept. of Commerce says.
Canada, Mexico Join Pacific Trade Talks
6/19/2012Canada says it will participate in talks with the U.S., Mexico and eight other countries aimed at creating an Asia-Pacific free trade agreement.