By TOM KRISHER
After the case was settled and GM recalled the cars, congressional subcommittees summoned CEO Mary Barra to Washington. Staffers demanded thousands of documents from GM and parts maker Delphi.
VW Passat goes upscale in europe
Volkswagen is steering the mid-sized Passat upscale in Europe, aiming to lift the model clear of a struggling market for mid-priced cars without alienating its core family customers.
The Passat, which has racked up over 22 million sales globally since its 1973 launch will be unveiled in its latest form in Berlin on Thursday. The new car is expected to hit European showrooms in November.
PSA-Dongfeng receives approval for fourth China plant
PSA/Peugeot-Citroen has signed an agreement with local authorities in China to proceed with the construction of a fourth factory with partner Dongfeng Motor Group, the French carmaker said today.
BMW holds U.S. luxury sales lead over Mercedes in June
BMW won the June U.S. luxury sales race and widened its lead over the Mercedes-Benz brand and Lexus during the first six months.
Last month, BMW sold 30,201 vehicles, a 12 percent increase, helped by the 5-series sedan, which surged 77 percent to 7,940 deliveries. Mercedes sales rose 9 percent to 26,506, helped by a 25 percent gain to 6,500 for the E-class sedan.
Ford aims Edge SUV at German premium brands
Ford believes it can win premium brand customers in Europe with the Edge large SUV, which will go on sale in the region late next year.
