US auto maker General Motors (GM) has signed an agreement with Belgian firm Punch Metals to sell its transmission plant in Strasbourg, France, as part of its effort to slash losses in Europe. Under the agreement, the Belgian firm will ...
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General Motors has decided to halt the production of Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano, at its Michigan plant to reduce high inventories. GM North America president Mark Reuss said that GM has trimmed production to better balance output ...
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US-based automobile manufacturer General Motors has will issue a recalled for about 145,628 mid-sized pickup trucks across the globe, due to a problem in the hood latch issue. The company has recalled 118,800 units sold in the US, 15,264 ...
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French automaker Peugeot has confirmed its conclusion of hybrid vehicle technology development venture with German luxury car maker BMW known as BMW Peugeot Citroen Electrification. Peugeot research and development head Guillaume Faury ...
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Many of the country's largest companies lashed out at Microsoft this week, claiming that its decision to turn on the "Do Not Track" privacy feature in Internet Explorer 10 would "harm consumers, hurt competition, and undermine American ...
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As business opportunities in China have become increasingly relevant to today's global economy, the 7th China Software & Sourcing Summit offers participants a prime opportunity for access and insight into the dynamic workings of the Chinese ...
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Reuters reported that General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen scrapped plans for a joint mid size car program, narrowing the scope for vehicle sharing within their nascent alliance while adding engine cooperation. The automakers in a ...
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There's little doubt that multi-sourcing enterprise IT services. The average U.S. IT shop is working with 13.5 service providers overall, according to Gartner. But managing multiple providers remains a challenge for most IT organizations. ...
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Teijin Ltd a supplier of carbon fiber used in the Airbus SAS superjumbo jet, is considering plans to expand output in the US to meet demand for the lightweight material in cars and storage tanks for natural gas. Executive Vice President ...
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At a launch event for the school's new wireless technology research center, MIT PhD student Swarun Kumar presented technology for a new autonomous vehicle that recognizes when it may be in danger of striking other cars and pedestrians. ...
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On the face of it the outlook in Europe for OEM automobile coatings looks grim at the moment. The region is estimated to have a 20 percent overcapacity in car manufacturing so that plant closures are seen to be sooner or later ...
Shanghai GM, a joint venture between General Motors and SAIC, will issue a recall of about 77,579 Buick GL8 minivans in China due to a problem in seat belt. The GL8s are recalled due to a problem in the front passenger seat's seatbelt ...
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PTI quoted General Motors India saying that its engine facility at Talegaon manufacturing plant in Pune has rolled out the 1,00,000th engine in a short span of around 2 years. A company source said that within a span of slightly more ...
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U.S. drivers seem to hold conflicting opinions on in-car Internet access, viewing the technology as a driving hazard and even a threat to privacy while praising the entertainment and safety features it offers. These opinions, presented in ...
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General Motors has hosed down speculation the next-generation Holden Commodore Sportwagon and Ute could be headed to North America alongside the VF sedan. Rumours of an expanded export deal between Holden and US sister brand ...
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