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Audi Ordered to Recall 127,000 Diesels in Europe
1/22/2018German regulators have ordered Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit to replace illegal emission control software in 127,000 diesel-powered cars and SUVs sold across Europe.
PSA Readies Large Sedan
1/19/2018PSA Group’s Citroen unit plans to launch a new flagship sedan in 2019 or early 2020, Autocar reports.
Mercedes Dropping V-6s for I-6 Engines
1/19/2018Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit plans to phase out its V-6 engines and replace them with inline-6 powerplants.
Report: PSA Will Locate U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta
1/19/2018PSA Group, which is preparing to reenter the U.S. market by 2026, will put its American headquarters in metropolitan Atlanta, a source tells Automotive News.
Toyota Adding 2nd Model at French Plant
1/19/2018Toyota Motor Corp. is investing €400 million ($490 million) in its facility in Onnaing, France, to produce a second vehicle there, reports Les Echos.
Buick to Expand Avenir Sub-Brand
1/19/2018General Motors Co.’s Buick brand plans to spread its upmarket Avenir sub-brand, which launched last fall on the redesigned Enclave crossover, to the bulk of its lineup as new models are introduced.
Ford May Supply Europe with Vehicles from Russia
1/19/2018Ford Motor Co. says it’s “definitely possible” that its Russian venture with OSJC Sollers will soon begin supplying Europe with cars and/or crossover vehicles.
GM, Waymo Race to the Lead in Autonomous Vehicle Rankings
1/19/2018Navigant Consulting Inc.’s latest autonomous vehicle report ranks General Motors and Google’s Waymo unit in a “dead heat” when it comes to leadership in developing and deploying self-driving cars.
Cosworth Aims to Partner with Aston Martin on F1 Engine
1/19/2018U.K.-based Cosworth Group is in talks with Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. to jointly develop an engine for the Formula One team the carmaker operates with Red Bull racing, Autosport reports.
Chrysler Readies Pacifica-Based Crossover
1/19/2018Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV aims to launch a crossover vehicle based on the Chrysler Pacifica minivan in mid-2019.