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CAS says nerve center defect behind Chrysler problems

Auto group says nerve center defect behind Chrysler problems (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

By Jeff Pegues

Some Chrysler owners say their car has a mind of its own. Some have been recording video of their cars going haywire.

Kia announces plans for $1 billion auto plant in Mexico

Kia announces plans for $1 billion auto plant in Mexico

By David Undercoffler, Tracy Wilkinson

Kia Motors will open a $1 billion auto plant in northern Mexico in 2016, with the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles annually, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced Wednesday.

Former Porsche executives to stand trial

Wendelin Wiedeking, left, with Holger Härter

By Chris Bryant

Two former Porsche executives must stand trial over the sports car maker’s failed attempt to take over Volkswagen, a Stuttgart court has ruled, paving the way for one of the most keenly awaited cases in German corporate history.

Audi moving ahead with 48V system in vehicles

Audi will upgrade part of its vehicle electrical system from 12 to 48 volts. The move represents another technical building block for facilitating the integration of new automotive technologies while increasing the power and efficiency of its cars.

Audi recently showcased the scope of the 48-volt electrical system with the two technology demonstrators Audi A6 TDI concept and RS 5 TDI concept.

Russia’s AvtoVAZ to cut Lada production

Russia's AvtoVAZ to cut Lada production

Russia’s AvtoVAZ said today it plans to cut production of its Lada cars in the next three months by 25,000 because of rapidly declining demand for new vehicles in the country.