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A serious fire at Recticel’s factory in Most, Czech Republic, has forced the company to halt production of a urethane auto interior skin product used by global auto suppliers.

Judge OKs $1.2B for VW dealers; A Ford parts brand for non-Ford vehicles; Mahle, Bosch to sell venture; MandA deals on hold post-Trump?; Dealer survey: Fewer makeovers, more hiring.

Paris launched a new color-coded sticker scheme to restrict diesel car use in its latest attempt to reduce air pollution many citizens blame for coughing fits, eye irritation and runny noses.

Audi workers at a plant in Hungary that builds the A3 and TT have set up a strike committee to push for higher salaries. It is the latest sign of how labor shortages in the country are driving up wage expectations.

Volvo named Yuan Xiaolin to succeed Lars Danielson as senior vice president of the company’s Asia-Pacific operations, effective March 1.

BMW has made its 5 series lighter, more economical and fully connected with advanced technology first introduced in its 7-series flagship as the automaker aims to advance sales of its second most popular model after the 3 series.

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer granted final approval to VW’s settlement worth up to $1.21 billion with 652 U.S. dealers over diesel emissions violations. VW’s dealers will receive an average of $1.

Trump quits trade pact, plans meeting with Detroit 3 CEOs; One man’s fear, another’s hope; Musk’s quick pledge; Amazon parts push?; Super Bowl: Lexus gets moving, Hyundai taps stars.

Mahle and Robert Bosch plan to sell their turbocharger partnership, citing a failure to achieve economies of scale despite strong sales growth.

President Donald Trump will have breakfast Tuesday with the CEOs of General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as he pressures automakers to boost U.S. employment.