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Wanting to resume production and call off the lockdown triggered by workers' violence and arson at its Manesar plant, Maruti Suzuki is considering ways to recruit the much-required labour.

Toyota Motor Sales USA (TMS) has revealed a second facelift for the fourth generation Lexus LS sedan, not the fifth generation model that had been expected. This is the first time that the brand's flagship has not been replaced after five-six years of production.

A newspaper report in the US gives an idea of just what state and local authorities will do to keep a valued large automaker employer happy.

Federal-Mogul said second quarter 2012 sales were US$1.7bn, down 5% versus Q2 2011, as it booked a net loss of $59m after charges relating primarily to brake friction business intangible assets.

The new owners of Lotus have scaled back plans to expand the UK sports car brand's product lineup.

Maruti Suzuki, currently dealing with an indefinitely shut key Manesar facility following violence and arson there, booked a 23% slide in net profit in the first fiscal quarter to 30 June.

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Revised trim levels and engine line-up for the Mercedes C-Class

Opel/Vauxhall's designated design chief, Dave Lyon, has left parent company GM less than a week before taking up the post. Lyon's departure adds to management turmoil at Opel as the unit struggles to restructure its operations.

GM has dismissed global marketing chief Joel Ewanick two years after hiring him. Ewanick was removed for failing to adequately appraise the financial details of a recent sponsorship deal with Manchester United, a popular U.K.

Ford executives seemed remarkably calm last week as they admitted that European losses will widen to more than $1 billion this year, roughly double the amount they had earlier expected.

Six to eight times a month now, someone who brings an F-150 into Earnhardt Ford for service ends up buying a new truck instead of going ahead with the repair.

The Suburban Collection in Detroit has parlayed the idea of giving weekend loaners to local bloggers into what it calls the Social Test Drive.

For years, North America was the Detroit 3's money pit. Now it's an island of profit in an increasingly tumultuous sea for much of the auto industry. U.S. vehicle sales are projected to remain strong in the second half.

Sometimes maligned, sometimes acclaimed, the continuously variable transmission is poised to snap up more North American market share in coming years.

If your dealership is not showing up prominently in Google search results, you're missing a big opportunity. On Thursday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m.

Chrysler Group has broadcast its first TV commercial for the 2013 Dodge Dart, but the big marketing push for its new compact sedan won't start until September, the director of the Dodge brand says.

Toyota and Honda are striving to get people excited about their product lineups, with more adventurous styling and new performance models, while also playing a bit of catch-up.

Following Discount Car Rentals' own involvement last week, Place des Arts has now joined The Electric Circuit as well. Starting next September, the cultural activities complex will be offering visitors four charging stations for electric vehicles in its underground parking lot.

According to Marc Blondeau, CEO, Société de la Place des Arts de Montréal, Place des Arts “...plays a major role in Quebec's cultural development and intends to play an important role in sustainable development. Its commitment translates into actions such as the installation of charging stations to improve the quality of life of Quebec citizens and show consideration for both present and future generations.”