Chrysler Group plans to make some electric versions of its vehicles, said Bob Lee, vice president and head of engine and electrified propulsion engineering.
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Turkish carmaker Tofas, a joint venture of Turkish conglomerate Koc Holding and Italian carmaker Fiat, said net profit fell 2.8 percent to 126.2 million lira ($71 million) in the second quarter.
Hyundai's labor union in South Korea plans to stage a partial strike for six days this week and next week, union spokesman Kwon Oh-il said on Tuesday, citing little progress in wage talks with the management.
Ford plans to introduce the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid this fall in 19 U.S. markets, followed by a nationwide rollout early next year. The vehicle is powered by a gasoline engine and electric motor that generate up to 195 hp.
Mitsubishi Motors is set to launch the new, Thai-built Mirage global compact car in Japan by 31 August.
BMW said it expects to make 'solid gains' in the second half, despite flat European demand, after group sales rose a record 5 percent to 135,537 last month.
BMW said it expects to make 'solid gains' in the second half, despite flat European demand, after group sales rose a record 5 percent to 135,537 last month.
Isuzu, Mitsubishi and Mazda are reportedly reducing their European commitments in view of the unstable and weakening economic conditions on the continent.
Ford plans to reduce its investment in manufacturing by around 8% through more standardisation of its manufacturing processes worldwide.
The recently expanded BMW-Brilliance car making joint venture will expand engine manufacturing in Shenyang, Liaoning province.
BMW is less than a year away from officially revealing the fifth generation of the menacing M3, the first to receive turbocharged six-cylinder power.
Former head of Europe's automotive supplier body, CLEPA, Lars Holmqvist, says Chinese manufacturer, Youngman, is also considering suing General Motors as the furore surrounding the US automaker's exit from Saab gathers pace.
Britain's biggest car dealer, Pendragon, says profit rose to 23.6 million pounds ($36.9 million) from 18.2 million pounds a year earlier, helped by the strong performance at its new- and used-vehicle segments.
BMW South Africa plans to add China to the export destinations for its locally-built 3 series models later this year.
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