Daily Archives: October 18, 2013

Regulations drive exhaust treatment market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: “Automotive Exhaust & Aftermarket Systems Report.”

The exhaust and after-treatment market is set for considerable growth, not only through the significant global vehicle production volume growth forecast but also through significant increases in the revenue generated for each system, the report notes.

Tata launches ARIA Crossover at Johannesburg International Motor Show 2013

Tata launches ARIA Crossover at Johannesburg International Motor Show 2013

Tata launched the versatile, ARIA, a Crossover for South Africa and unveiled the Prima KL3TXF 6X4 Truck Tractor and the Ultra 812 Truck, at the Johannesburg International Motor Show 2013.

Toyota recalls 803,000 Camrys, Avalons, Venzas

Toyota recalls 803,000 Camrys, Avalons, Venzas

Toyota is recalling about 803,000 sedans, mostly its Camry from the 2012 and 2013 model years because of potential problems with air conditioning condensers, the company said.

a Chinese chairman for PSA – maybe

A split in the Peugeot family over whether to invest more money in PSA/Peugeot-Citroen has led to fears that the French automaker could have a Chinese chairman, a scenario described by business daily La Tribune as “sacrilege.”

PSA is said to be discussing a capital increase of 3 billion euros. The automaker’s Chinese partner Dongfeng Motor and the French government would each pay 1.5 billion euros for stakes of between 20 percent and 30 percent.

VW coercing workers at Tennessee plant to join UAW, complaint says

VW coercing workers at Tennessee plant to join UAW, complaint says

Four workers at Volkswagen AG’s plant in Tennessee filed charges on Wednesday with U.S. labor officials alleging that German VW officials are coercing them to agree to UAW representation.