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New-Car Production in U.K. Shrinks Again
8/29/2019New-vehicle output by the British auto industry continues to dwindle, falling 11% to 108,200 units last month, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Mazda Moving to Toyota Financial Services in U.S.
8/29/2019Next spring Mazda Motor Co. will drop JPMorgan Chase for consumer loans and leases and switch to Toyota Financial Services.
Toyota Repeats Airbag Recall in U.S.
8/28/2019Toyota Motor Corp. is calling back 135,000 cars in the U.S. to replace already-replaced airbags because they may not inflate correctly.
World’s “Fastest Woman” Dies in Crash
8/28/2019Jessi Combs, who holds the land speed record for a female driver in a 4-wheel vehicle, was killed yesterday in a crash while attempting to better her own mark.
Amazon Ponders a Stake in Indonesia’s Go-Jek
8/28/2019Amazon.com Inc. reportedly may acquire a stake in Indonesian ride-hailing service Go-Jek Group.
Japan’s Suppliers Stymied by Delayed USMCA
8/28/2019Delays in ratifying the updated North American Free Trade Agreement are leaving Japanese parts suppliers uncertain about where to invest in new capacity, The Nikkei reports.
China Eases Rules to Spur Domestic Car Sales
8/28/2019China’s central government is urging regional governments to loosen sales restrictions to spur demand for new cars.
FBI Raids UAW Facilities, Presidents' Homes
8/28/2019Today FBI agents raided several facilities connected to the United Auto Workers union, including the homes of its current and former president, according to media reports.
Next-Gen Golf to Get Autumn Reveal
8/28/2019Volkswagen AG will unveil the redesigned Golf small car sometime this autumn rather than at next month’s Frankfurt auto show.
SEAT Readies Plug-In Hybrid SUV
8/28/2019Volkswagen AG’s SEAT unit is adding a plug-in hybrid variant of its new Tarraco SUV/crossover vehicle.