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Poll: 48% of European Drivers Check Text Messages While Driving
4/15/2012Nearly half of drivers surveyed in six European countries admit they have checked text messages on their mobile phones while driving even though 95% say doing so is dangerous.
Denso to Relocate, Expand Tech Center in Shanghai
4/15/2012Denso Corp. says it will spend $89 million) by March 2014 to relocate and expand its technical center in Shanghai.
Resin Shortage Could Disrupt Auto Production Worldwide
4/15/2012A fire at a German chemical plant last month could create a "severe" shortage of a key component in the resin used to make fuel and brake line coatings and flexible hoses, Bloomberg News reports.
Chevrolet's Avalanche Is Over
4/15/2012General Motors Co. says it will end production of the slow-selling Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck when the 2013 model year ends in June 2013.
Fire at German Plant Could Create Auto Resin Shortage
4/15/2012A fire at a German chemical plant last month could create a "severe" shortage of a key component in the resin used to make fuel and brake line coatings and flexible hoses, Bloomberg News reports.
Nissan Aims to Build Fourth Assembly Plant in China
4/15/2012Nissan Motor Co. plans to invest as much as 40 billion yen ($495 million) to open a factory near Dalian in northeastern China in 2014 with venture partner Dongfeng Motor Group Co., news reports say.
Chrysler Purchasing Chief Knott to Retire
4/15/2012Chrysler Group LLC says Dan Knott, senior vice president for purchasing and supplier quality, has retired for medical reasons.
Nissan Aims to Build Fourth Assembly Plant in China
4/15/2012Nissan Motor Co. plans to invest as much as 40 billion yen ($495 million) to open a factory near Dalian in northeastern China in 2014 with venture partner Dongfeng Motor Group Co., news reports say.
Consumer Prices Rise Slowly
4/15/2012The U.S. consumer price index, which rose 0.4% from January to February, increased 0.3% last month, the Dept. of Labor says.
Chevy to Ax Avalanche
4/15/2012General Motors Co. says it will end production of the slow-selling Chevrolet Avalanche sport-utility truck when the 2013 model year ends in June 2013.