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Opel Reaches Labor Deal at Zaragoza Plant
1/30/2018PSA Group’s Opel unit has reached a labor agreement at its big assembly plant in Zaragoza, Spain that is expected to ensure the factory will build the next-generation Corsa small car, Reuters reports.
Denso Launches Improved Vision Sensor on Toyota MPVs
1/30/2018Denso Corp. says its new vision sensor is smaller, less expensive and provides improved performance—including in low-light scenarios—than previous units.
UPDATE: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Outsells VW Group
1/30/2018Volkswagen AG has been surpassed as the world’s top seller of passenger vehicles by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.
Hyundai Aims Redesigned Santa Fe SUV at U.S. Market
1/30/2018Hyundai Motor Co. says the redesigned Santa Fe SUV/crossover it unveiled earlier today in Seoul will help boost sales 5% in the U.S. market this year.
Employees Sue FCA, UAW Over Training Funds Scandal
1/30/2018Three Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV employees are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit against the company and the United Auto Workers union.
FCA to Add Thousands of Pacifica Minivans to Waymo’s Driverless Fleet
1/30/2018Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV says it will supply “thousands” more of its Chrysler Pacifica minivans to Waymo’s existing 600-unit fleet of Pacifica autonomous vehicles.
Audi Taking Deposits for e-Tron Electric SUV
1/30/2018European dealers have begun accepting €2,000 ($2,500) deposits from would-be buyers of Audi AG’e all-electric e-tron crossover vehicle due later this year.
“Some Progress” But No Deal in NAFTA Talks
1/29/2018The sixth round of talks about updating the North American Free Trade Agreement ended last weekend with agreements on several second-tier matters but little movement on core issues.
European Diesel Sales Fall to 10-Year Low
1/29/2018Sales of diesel-powered vehicles in Europe fell 8% last year to 6.8 million units, according to JATO Dynamics.
China’s Next EV Target: Electric Motors
1/29/2018Chinese carmakers are stepping up development of motors for electric vehicles in a bid to become a dominant global supplier in the field, The Nikkei says.