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BMW Denies Claims of Diesel Shutoff Device
12/5/2017BMW AG denies a claim by a German environmental group that some of the company’s 3 Series diesel cars were rigged to evade emission limits.
German Group Targets 450-kW Charging Stations
12/5/2017BMW AG is leading a consortium of German companies that is studying the potential for ultra-fast electric vehicle battery chargers with a 450-kW capacity.
Toyota, Mazda to Choose Site for U.S. Plant by Early 2018
12/5/2017Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. expect to select a final location early next year for the $1.6 billion factory they plan to open in the southern U.S.
Mazda Mulls AWD Option
12/5/2017Mazda Motor Corp. is evaluating ways to add all-wheel-drive capabilities to its Mazda3 and Mazda6 sedans.
Car Sales Drop 11% in U.K.
12/5/2017Deliveries of new cars in Britain fell 11% to 163,500 units in November, marking their eighth straight month of year-on-year shrinkage, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reports.
Delphi Finalizes Spin-Off
12/5/2017Delphi Automotive plc has completed the separation of its powertrain and mobility businesses into stand-alone companies: Delphi Technologies plc and Aptiv plc.
GM Cars Go to Market with Shopping App
12/5/2017General Motors Co. is introducing an in-vehicle app that allows motorists to make reservations and complete purchases from third-party vendors directly through their infotainment systems.
Hyundai Workers Begin Mini-Strikes in S. Korea
12/5/2017Some 51,000 hourly workers at Hyundai Motor Co. facilities in South Korea have begun daily mini-strikes in a push for more pay and bonuses.
Ford Targets 50% Revenue Growth in China by 2025
12/5/2017Ford Motor Co. unveiled a plan earlier today in Shanghai to roll out 50 new models in China by 2025—eight of them SUV/crossovers and at least 15 of them electrified.
GM’s Sales in China Jump 13%
12/5/2017General Motors Co. reports its vehicle sales in China climbed 13% to a 418,200 units in November, a record high for the month.