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PSA Confirms Job Cuts in U.K.
10/16/2017PSA Group confirms that it will cut production from two shifts to one at its factory in Ellesmere Port, England, in a bid to balance output with demand.
FCA Recalls 470,000 Cars, SUVs for Faulty Headrest Computers
10/16/2017Next month Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will begin calling back 470,000 cars and SUVs to replace electronic controllers that are supposed to help prevent whiplash injuries by making the headrests move forward when the vehicle is struck from behind.
Report: PSA to Cut 400 Vauxhall Jobs in U.K.
10/13/2017PSA Group will drop a production shift and eliminate 400 jobs at its Vauxhall assembly plant in Ellesmere Port, England, by year-end, sources tell Automotive News Europe.
Great Wall Confirms BMW Talks About Mini Production in China
10/13/2017Great Wall Motor Ltd. confirms reports that it is in talks about forming a joint venture with BMW AG to make electric- and piston-powered Mini small cars in China for the local market.
Mercedes Targets 351,200 Vehicles with Takata Recall in China
10/13/2017Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit is preparing to recall 351,200 of its vehicles in China to replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators that may explode in a crash.
Richard Branson Invests in Hyperloop One
10/13/2017Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has made an unspecified investment in startup Hyperloop One, which is one of several companies developing the high-speed “hyperloop” pneumatic transportation concept.
LG Confirms Large-Scale EV Battery Plant in Poland
10/13/2017South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. says it will open a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant next year in Wroclaw, Poland, confirming media reports from last year.
Fletcher to Head GM’s Global EV Programs
10/13/2017General Motors Co. has appointed Pamela Fletcher to the new position of vice president of global electric vehicle programs.
Honda’s Ohio Engine Plant Hits Production Milestone
10/13/2017This week Honda Motor Co.’s engine plant in Anna, Ohio, built its 25 millionth powerplant since the facility opened in 1985.
Waymo Shares Tech Info in Safety Report
10/13/2017Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo self-driving car unit has published a 43-page safety report on its website to help consumers better understand the company’s technologies and share what it has learned since starting the program eight years ago.