Headlines for Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Muller says Saab period was painful
Reports say Sweden wants to question former Saab Chairman Victor Muller about suspected tax offenses. Muller defended payments he received from the automaker in a recent interview and talked about how he has moved on from Saab. Read More »
Former Saab Chairman Muller to be summoned in tax inquiry, report says
A Swedish prosecutor wants to question former Saab Automobile Chairman Victor Muller as part of an inquiry into suspected tax offenses at the automaker, a Swedish newspaper reported. Read More »
Small BMW team rethought electric cars for huge cities
Nearly six years ago, BMW's Project i began to position the automaker for the future. Project i chief Ulrich Kranz explained how the idea of a carbon-body car for megacities emerged from his team. Read More »
Lamborghini's Egoista concept highlights edgy design
The Lamborghini Egoista concept shown earlier this month at the company's 50th anniversary celebration in Bologna, Italy, isn't planned for production, but it does have a purpose: countering critics who think Lamborghini has lost some of its design edginess. Read More »
Nissan will recall 841,000 vehicles globally due to steering wheel glitch
Nissan will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide, including UK-built Micra subcompacts, as a result of a steering wheel glitch that could result in a loss of steering. The automaker said no accidents have been reported. Read More »
European carmakers shares decline on weakening China manufacturing
Volkswagen, PSA and Renault shares all dropped 5 percent or more after preliminary data showed Chinese manufacturing is unexpectedly contracting. Read More »
Ford to shutter Australia car, engine plants in 2016
Ford will close its Australian car and engine assembly plants in 2016, ending almost nine decades of manufacturing in the country. Read More »
Marchionne will face gov't pressure to commit to Italy
The Italian government plans to meet with Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne over concerns he's shifting the carmaker and heavy truck manufacturer Fiat Industrial away from the country. Read More »
Automotive News Europe salutes David Cox
Automotive News Europe salutes the winners of the 2013 Rising Stars awards. Every day until June 12 one of the 18 winners will be featured. Today's Rising Star is David Cox, chief operating officer at digital retail marketing specialist Motortrak. Read More »
