Author: Automotive News Feed
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Chrysler recalls 18,092 Fiat 500L cars to fix potential shifter hazard
Chrysler Group is recalling 18,092 Fiat 500L cars in the United States because drivers may not be able to shift out of park, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.
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Porsche wins dismissal of hedge funds’ suit over failed VW bid
Porsche Automobil Holding won the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking $1.95 billion over the German carmaker’s aborted takeover of Volkswagen.
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VW’s Skoda sees profit decline in 2013
After-tax profit at Skoda dropped 25.5 percent to $633.6 million in 2013 as vehicle sales fell nearly 2 percent.
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VW will expand Tiguan production to Hanover factory, report says
Volkswagen will expand its production of the Tiguan compact SUV to its Hanover factory in northern Germany to boost capacity utilization at the site, sources said.
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BMW plans China recall on engine-part complaints
BMW will recall an unspecified number of vehicles proactively in China following consumer complaints over a potentially defective engine part.
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Renault-Nissan names new alliance team to step up integration
Renault and alliance partner Nissan detailed plans to integrate key operations and pursue greater economies of scale.
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First Shift: Hyundai admits MPG goof
Automaker apologizes, restates Sonata rating; Honda Odyssey recall; GM sued; Toyota lockout in India; CR’s used-car picks.