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Panasonic Begins EV Battery Production in China
3/13/2018Panasonic Corp. has begun mass production of prismatic-type lithium-ion batteries for electrified vehicles at its new factory in Dalian, China.
Brycz Tapped as GM’s New HR Boss
3/13/2018General Motors Co. has appointed Kim Brycz senior vice president of global human resources, effective immediately.
EPA’s Pruitt Affirms Hard Line on California Emission Rules
3/13/2018California has the power to determine its own fuel economy standards but is “not the arbiter” of national rules, says U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.
Ontario Updates Incentives for Green Vehicles
3/13/2018Ontario is expanding its incentive program for electrified vehicles to fuel cell vehicles and changing the way rebates are calculated.
Global Cars Sales Dip 1%
3/13/2018Worldwide sales of light vehicles slipped to 6.84 million units in February from 6.93 million units in the same month last year, LMC Automotive reports.
GM Calls for “Shared Sacrifice” to Save Korean Unit
3/13/2018General Motors Co. President Dan Ammann says the company’s South Korean operations could become a sustainable and profitable business—but only if stakeholders move quickly on a restructuring plan.
Buick Drops Name Badge on 2019 Models
3/13/2018General Motors Co.’s Buick unit is removing its brand name from the marque’s 2019 model-year lineup in the U.S.
Aston Martin Plans “Brother of Valkyrie”
3/13/2018Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. is developing a second model with Red Bull Racing, which is working with the British carmaker on the upcoming Valkyrie hypercar that’s due to launch next year.
VW CEO Mueller’s Compensation Jumps 38% on Record Earnings
3/13/2018Volkswagen AG CEO Matthias Mueller collected €10.1 million ($12.5 million) in compensation for his work last year, up from €7.3 million under different rules in 2016.
GM to Test Shared-Vehicle Service
3/13/2018General Motors Co. plans to launch a pilot test this summer of a service in which car owners can rent out their own vehicles, sources tell Bloomberg News.