JUNE 27, 2016

Mitsubishi CEO Sees Upside in Mileage-Fixing Scandal

In his first interview since Mitsubishi’s April 20 dislcosure of mileage fixing, CEO Osamu Masuko says finding out the automaker falsified fuel-economy figures “left me speechless.”

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China May Lift Joint-Venture Mandate, EU Wants Similar VW Diesel Payout, Ford Honors 1966 Le Mans Winner

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Mercedes Bringing Stratified-Charge V-6 to U.S.

With the new stratified-charge application, the turbocharged 3.0L V-6 will continue to employ direct fuel injection, but the injectors have been redesigned to spray under higher pressure later in the intake stroke, just before compression.

EU Official Says VW Compensation to European, U.S. Drivers Should Match

The European Union's industry commissioner says VW should offer European drivers the same compensation it reportedly will pay to U.S. owners: payments averaging $5,000 and offers to buy back nearly 500,000 diesel cars equipped with emissions-test-cheating software..

Differences Aside, Dealers, Automakers on Same Team

“Dealer success is the key to our success,” says Christian Meunier of Nissan.

Dealers Demand Compensation As Ford Quits Indonesia

Six businesses representing 31 dealerships that claim to handle 85% of sales in Indonesia are demanding $75 million from the automaker, which said in January it was closing down all operations in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

Honda Links Takata Airbag to Fatal Malaysia Crash

Tonda says a 44-year-old woman in the driver's seat of a Honda City minicar suffered injuries from an object protruding from the center of the steering wheel, which was equipped with a Takata airbag, into her chest.

Ford Gives Mondeo Hatchback, Station Wagon ST Flair

The Mondeo ST-Line, available in 5-door hatchback or station wagon versions, features Ford Performance-inspired styling.

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