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Delphi Automotive is developing a wireless charging system for hybrid and electric vehicles, CEO Rodney O'Neal said today. Full story...

Inforum, a professional women's business network based in Detroit, has launched a new group called 'AutomotiveNEXT' to attract and prepare women for careers in the auto industry. Full story...

David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research, an organization he helped establish more than 30 years ago, has been named emeritus chairman by the board. Full story...

The time is right: The wait is over. Scion rolls into Canada today, with 45 dealers in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, bringing vehicles and a new automotive experience to young, style-conscious Canadian drivers. "There's a new demographic of drivers in Canada - younger drivers who demand a new type of vehicle and a new style of doing business. And today, they can finally get that from Scion," said Larry Hutchinson, Director of Scion in Canada. "Scion now offers a full line-up of distinctively styled, well-equipped models, a unique in-dealer and online experience, and a new business model designed to address the needs of a new generation." Full story...

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group rejected Avis Budget Group's revised offer again saying it was not sure if Avis could close the deal, and urged its shareholders to vote for the lower Hertz Global Holdings offer. Full story...

Valeo on Monday said it now expects global automotive production to recover at a faster rate than forecast last July. It now sees a 19% year on year increase for full year 2010 versus 16% predicted. Full story...

The so-called BRIC markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China have continued to forge ahead in demand, output and increasingly, exports. While these regions offer terrific economies to carmakers, their sheer size and often primitive logistics infrastructure mean that OEMs must take careful measure of the real costs of manufacturing and distribution in these new automotive worlds. Full story...

Nexteer Automotive is a multi-billion dollar global steering and driveline business solely dedicated to electric and hydraulic steering systems, steering columns and driveline products for original equipment manufacturers. Its 6,200 employees serve more than 60 customers in every major region of the world with 15 manufacturing sites, six engineering and 14 customer service centers strategically located in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Nexteer Automotive's customers include GM, Fiat, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and PSA Peugeot Citroen, as well as automakers in India, China and South America. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Laurent Bresson, Nexteer Automotive's executive director in Europe and executive director of its global sales and marketing operations. Full story...

GAZ plans a joint venture with China's FAW Group to produce trucks in the Urals -- continuing a trend of the Russian automotive sector looking abroad for the know-how and technology to revitalize itself. Full story...

More than 500 members of the global automotive industry came together in Detroit last week as Automotive News hosted an event celebrating the success of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. Full story...

A recent flight from Detroit to Germany found TI Automotive executive Domenico Milicia sitting uncomfortably in coach, but all the richer for it. Full story...

New vehicle registrations in Malaysia rose 13% to 55,208 units in August, from 48,937 a year earlier, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Full story...

A bunch of rumors are floating around a week before the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The latest comes from Automotive News Europe, which reports that Toyota is set to unveil a new hybrid-powered (gas-electric) subcompact car, namely a Yaris. Full story...

Starting next year, Opel will begin selling vehicles in Chile, making it the first country in Latin America to launch the brand. just-auto takes a look at the market with the help of research partner Business Monitor International. Full story...

Any potential investment by SAIC Motor Corporation into GM as it looks to launch its IPO could create a global automotive powerhouse says one US analyst. Full story...

Automotive News honored the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry at a gala event in Detroit on Tuesday night. In all, 86 of the 100 women attended the event, along with top industry executives. Full story...

Coda Automotive Inc. will begin delivering the first of its electric compact sedans in December priced at $44,900 before federal and state incentives. Full story...

The recovery path for light vehicle demand in the US remains slow and fragile, according to JD Power's director of automotive forecasting. Full story...

Chrysler Group's fortunes will be crucial in creating value for shareholders of the new automotive-focused Fiat S.p.A. Chrysler could add between 2.75 euros and 5.40 euros (about $3.70 to $7. Full story...

Chrysler Group's fortunes will be crucial in creating value for shareholders of the new automotive-focused Fiat S.p.A. Chrysler could add between 2.75 euros and 5.40 euros (about $3.70 to $7. Full story...