Ford has sued one of its Japanese suppliers following a criminal case in which the parts maker admitted to being part of a conspiracy to fix prices of key wiring components.
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EU Commission backs France in Daimler refrigerant dispute
The European Commission has given provisional backing to France’s decision to block the sale of most of new Mercedes-Benz cars because they contain a banned refrigerant.
GNU open-source auto technology programming
The technology migrating to the modern car contains millions of lines of programming code, some of which is open-source and a free license to a software’s blueprint.Photo credit: AUDI
Throughout its history, the automotive industry has propelled competition in horsepower, styling and even cup holders.
Yet the digital age has spawned a new type of vehicle owner — an earbud generation less interested in steel and torque than in lifestyle management and fuel economy.
Spyker will appeal dismissal of $3 billion lawsuit vs. GM
Dutch sports car maker Spyker said it will appeal a U.S. judge’s decision to dismiss its $3 billion lawsuit accusing General Motors Co. of trying to bankrupt Swedish automaker Saab.
Spyker said on Wednesday that it would appeal the decision following a “careful review” of the court’s opinion. No further details were disclosed and Spyker CEO Victor Muller was not immediately available to comment.
Saab parent’s $3 billion lawsuit versus GM thrown out by U.S. judge
Dutch sports car maker Spyker NV’s $3 billion lawsuit accusing General Motors Co. of trying to bankrupt Swedish automaker Saab was dismissed today by a U.S. judge who said the U.S. automaker had the right to block the sale of a company using its technology.
Spyker sued GM in August 2012, seeking damages and accusing the U.S. automaker of trying to stop a deal with Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co. and eliminate a potential rival in the growing Chinese market.
