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Some Chevrolet dealers said today they aren't sure why there's such a brouhaha over General Motors Co.'s edict that the shortened 'Chevy' name not be used in company communications. Full story...

Washington Post Co. said today it elected former General Motors Co. CEO Rick Wagoner to its board, boosting the number of directors to 11. Full story...

PSA Peugeot-Citroen could build its future electric models in Vigo or Madrid, Spain if it decides to assemble the cars in Europe, the French auto maker's executive vice president told Spanish journalists in Paris. Full story...

The Canadian subsidiary of Johnson Controls has taken a minority stake in Azure Dynamics Corporation the hybrid car company for over C$6.3m. Full story...

In News Brake: GM tells its employees to say Chevrolet--not Chevy, qualifying starts at Le Mans, and auto safety legislation heads to the Senate for a vote . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

Yapp Zoom Automotive Systems has opened a plastic fuel tank manufacturing factory at Ford's new suppliers park near Chennai. The automaker recently ramped up car and engine production capacity to build the Figo hatchback, an updated local variant of the previous generation Fiesta. Full story...

Tesla Motors has said there are no assurances it will be able to formalise any joint development activities with Toyota, despite an announcement last month that the Japanese giant is to plough US$50m into the electric vehicle manufacturer. Full story...

Suzuki on Thursday released details and first photos of its redesigned third generation Swift hatchback on sale next autumn. First line-off for what has become a very successful global model took place at the Magyar Suzuki Corporation factory at Esztergom, in Hungary. Full story...

If there's one thing known about the work General Motors Co. has ad agency Goodby Silverstein and Partners working on, it's that the shorthand "Chevy" won't be used in any communications. Full story...

Impending delivery of the UK's emergency budget on 22 June has prompted the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to call for a raft of automotive initiatives. Full story...

EDITOR WES RAYNALFor the last few years I've loved the A4 mated to the 2.0-liter turbo, one of the great engines on the market. Full story...

There are many factors shaping the global tyre market. Over the last 20 years, the popularity of sport utility vehicles, minivans and crossover vehicles has steadily increased, prompting manufacturers to redesign their tyres. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Chuck Yurkovich, Cooper Tire's vice president of global technology about the future for TPMS, run-flats, intelligent tyres and the company's unique tool to predict in-vehicle tyre sounds. Full story...

The Senate Commerce Committee voted today to pass a far-reaching vehicle safety bill that has largely won both automaker and consumer support, sending the measure to the full Senate. Full story...

From racetracks in the heartland to the iconic strains of and#8220;American Pie,and#8221; one word--Chevy--has transcended class and culture and helped raise the bow-tie brand to the lofty status as one of the most recognized in the world. Full story...

Autoliv has started an in-house textile airbag cushion operation in its facility in Jiading, Shanghai. Full story...

There is a fascinating amount of electric technology rolling through the car factories of the world. The task of observers grows more interesting daily and the danger of missing something significant continues to grow. Full story...

New Saab boss Victor Muller has voiced his concerns over the sale of Volvo by Ford to Chinese carmaker Geely. Full story...

Reports in France today said long-serving Renault finance chief Thierry Moulonguet would step down after almost 20 years next month for personal reasons. Full story...

Saab's new owner has told just-auto that the company's new business plan is based on modest volume projections to ensure a return to profitability, but that new products will transform the brand's image and prospects. Full story...

Saab's new owner has told just-auto that the company's new business plan is based on modest volume projections to ensure a return to profitability, but that new products will transform the brand's image and prospects. Full story...