Magna International, North America's biggest supplier, agreed to buy German manufacturer Getrag for 1.75 billion euros ($1.9 billion), gaining control of one of the largest independent producers of vehicle transmissions.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn credited the Japanese government for bringing the yen to export-friendly levels and pledged to boost domestic production in the next two years.
General Motors customers suing over faulty ignition switches lost their bid for access to witnesses interviewed by the government in a probe of the automaker, a U.S. judge said.
Scandinavian automotive supplier association, FKG is hailing this week's breakthrough talks concerning Iranian sanctions in Vienna as "great for Europe."
Maserati has announced its re-entry to India, saying "the renewed focus on the Indian market is in line with our growth strategy as the market bears significant potential for the brand over the medium term".
Honda, the automaker worst affected by the global safety crisis involving defective airbags, said it had used inflators made by a second company under investigation in the U.S. for suspected flaws.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' (FCA) plans for a Jeep renaissance in China have taken a big step forward with the announcement of a new joint venture national sales company.
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Seat has suspended Spanish production following a strike at Johnson Controls Eurosit which supplies seats.
Ford is offering discounts on its new aluminium bodied F-150 pickup in the US to boost sales.
Ford plans to manufacture the redesigned Lincoln Continental at its Flat Rock plant in Michigan, head of global manufacturing John Fleming said.
Swedish supplier SKF predicts demand at its automotive unit will drop in the current quarter as clients see weakening orders from China.
Audi has abandoned a target to sell 600,000 cars this year in China, its biggest market, as the country's stock market rout saps demand for luxury cars, sources said.
Audi is reviewing its 2015 target of selling 600,000 cars in China, the latest sign that a downturn in demand for passenger cars in the world's biggest car market is more severe than automakers expected.
Kia Motors Europe said it achieved record quarterly and half-year 2015 sales with year on year growth rising to 7.6%, according to the latest ACEA data (from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association).
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