NOVEMBER 3, 2016

No Stopping Brembo as Brake Maker Sets Up in Mexico

The new plant will concentrate on producing aluminum calipers for vehicles built in Mexico by U.S. and European automakers. Brembo is negotiating to supply Asian automakers as well, plant manager Jose Miguel Leon Graffin says.

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Ford “Swiss Army Life” Hatches Sharpen Performance

Customers appear to be attracted by the premium levels of equipment and technology that come with the performance models, which also offer powerful engines with enhanced ride comfort and driving dynamics.

VW to Launch Mobility Brand

The new marque, the 13th in the German automaker’s portfolio, will focus on ride-sharing and other mobility services, using existing vehicles from its other brands.

2016 GM SEMA Concepts

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Chevrolet storms the annual SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas with broad lineup of concept cars and trucks.

U.S., 35 States to Boost Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The Obama administration says 28 states, utilities and vehicle manufactures, including General Motors, BMW and Nissan, and electric-vehicle charging firms have agreed to work together to jump-start the additional EV charging stations.

Mexico's Border Trade Capital Craves Clinton Win, With Caveats

Many in trade-dependent Nuevo Laredo fear Trump's proposed policies could threaten the city's economic future and they hope Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton wins the Nov. 8 election. Nonetheless, some fear Clinton, who was first lady when her husband Bill signed NAFTA in 1993, may have absorbed some of the anti-trade views.

American Axle to Buy Metaldyne Performance for $1.6B

Metaldyne and American Axle make complementary products including components for use in powertrain and drivetrain applications for vehicles.

Ford Has Its Day as Fusion Ad Reaches No.1 in Ranking

Ford is No.1 but this week’s top-ads list is dominated by Mazda, which takes three of the five spots for commercials touting its CX-5, Mazda3 and Mazda6 models.

Renault Eyes $8,000 Electric Car for China

Speaking at the New York Times Energy for Tomorrow conference in Paris, Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn says the ultimate goal is to sell battery cars in that price bracket without any subsidies.

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