Manufacturing
PSA Groupe to buy GM’s Opel/Vauxhall for $2.3 billion
GM to keep European pension obligations, get out of money-losing businesses.
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Manufacturing
Labor unions, politicians voice support GM sale of divisions to Peugeot Citroen
PSA Chairman Carlos Tavares committed to keeping European labor agreements in place.
Manufacturing
General Motors considers sale of European wing to Peugeot Citroen
Some at GM have been seeking European divestiture since 2008.
Manufacturing
January auto sales fall slightly as trucks gain, cars fall
Toyota, Fiat Chrysler post heavy losses; Nissan, Honda gain ground.
Manufacturing
Honda, GM joint venture to mass produce fuel cells in Michigan
Partnership will create 100 jobs, manufacturing hydrogen cells for cars by 2020.
Manufacturing
Ford to invest $700 million in Michigan electric, hybrid cars; cancels investment in Mexico
Electric vehicle push to include 13 new vehicles throughout next five years.
Manufacturing
GM expands rear-seat reminder availability
Safety warning reminds parents to check rear seats for children.
Manufacturing
Cadillac launches race car for 2017 circuit
Vehicle to serve as test bed for high-powered technologies.
Manufacturing
Car, truck, utility of the year finalists named
GM, Ford, FCA, Hyundai, Volvo, Honda, Nissan, Jaguar, Mazda all have finalist contenders.
Fleets
Spartan delivers first S-180 pumper truck to Michigan fire department
Fast-turnaround truck goes from order to delivery in 180 days, about half typical delivery times.
Manufacturing
Trump election: Issues facing the auto industry
With a change in parties coming to the White House, motor vehicles producers face possible shifts in policy.
Manufacturing
General Motors’ Q3 earnings more than double to $2.8B
Smaller losses in Europe and South America, booming results in North America lead to big profits.