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Nissan to Build Infiniti Vehicles in Xiangyang, China

5/28/2012

Nissan Motor Co. says it will use an existing plant in Xiangyang, China, that it owns with joint venture partner Dongfeng Motor Group Co. to begin making two unidentified Infiniti models in 2014.

Delphi Negotiates to Buy U.K. Supplier

5/25/2012

Delphi Automotive plc says it is in "exclusive talks" to buy the electrical connectors unit of Gillingham, England-based FCI Group for about €764 million.

Delphi Negotiates to Buy U.K. Electrical Connectors Maker

5/25/2012

Delphi Automotive plc says it is in "exclusive talks" to buy the electrical connectors unit of Gillingham, England-based FCI Group for about €764 million ($958 million). The companies expect to close the deal by year-end.

European Groups Urge EV Charging Standard

5/25/2012

Three major industry groups representing Europe's carmakers, suppliers and electric utilities say it is "urgent" that the European Commission set a single standard for the plug system used to recharge electric vehicles throughout the region.

GM Expands Global Design Center in Korea

5/25/2012

General Motors Co. says it will double the size of its GM Korea Design Center in Incheon and boost its staff there to more than 200 by 2013.

BMW to Hike Capacity in China

5/25/2012

BMW AG and partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. will invest €500 million in unspecified projects to expand capacity at their joint venture in Shenyang, China, according to BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer.

German Labor Leaders to Meet with VW's U.S. Workers

5/25/2012

An official of German metalworkers union IG Metall will talk to hourly employees at Volkswagen AG's assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., early next month.

VW Nears Deal for Workers to Buy Company Shares

5/24/2012

Volkswagen AG is close to an agreement with Germany's IG Metall to allow the union to acquire a stake in the closely held company, says Bernd Osterloh, VW's top labor representative and a member of the supervisory board.

Chrysler Could Assemble Mazda Vehicles in U.S.

5/24/2012

Chrysler-Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne says the company would be willing to assemble Mazda vehicles in its plants worldwide including Chrysler facilities if they have available capacity.

Fiat Would Consider Building Mazda Models Outside Asia

5/24/2012

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says Fiat would be willing to build Mazda vehicles at any of its plants worldwide that has available capacity, including at Chrysler's North American factories.