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U.S. opens probe into Honda reporting of Takata air bag failures

U.S. opens probe into Honda reporting of Takata air bag failures

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it will examine whether Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) failed to report deaths or injuries involving air bags that are now part of a sweeping federal review.

By ERIC BEECH AND PATRICK RUCKER

Daimler buys into Agusta as motorbike and car tech converge

Daimler buys into Agusta as motorbike and car tech converge

Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) will buy 25 percent of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta IPO-MVAG.MI - the latest sign that motorbike and car technologies are converging, driven by a push to lower emissions and improve safety.

By EDWARD TAYLOR

China's auto market growth may halve to 7 percent this year: industry body head

China's auto market growth may halve to 7 percent this year: industry body head

Growth in China's auto market, the world's biggest, will halve to 7 percent this year weighed down by a slowing economy, the head of an industry body said on Saturday.

By Samuel Shen and Kazunori Takada; Editing by Richard Borsuk

GM posts higher-than-expected profit on strong North American demand

GM posts higher-than-expected profit on strong North American demand

General Motors Co (GM.N) on Thursday reported a higher-than-expected profit in the third quarter on strong demand for its redesigned full-size pickup trucks in North America.

By BEN KLAYMAN AND BERNIE WOODALL

As China gets tougher on fuel economy, some carmakers may be left behind

As China gets tougher on fuel economy, some carmakers may be left behind

Chinese automakers from state-owned FAW Co to Zhejiang Geely are racing to sell more eco-friendly cars as they try to meet tough fuel economy rules due next year as part of Beijing's battle against pollution.

By SAMUEL SHEN AND NORIHIKO SHIROUZU

Volkswagen to recall over 580,000 cars in China: government

Volkswagen to recall over 580,000 cars in China: government

Volkswagen AG told China's quality watchdog that it planned to recall more than 580,000 cars in the country, after the agency launched an investigation in August.

By Samuel Shen and Kazunori Takada; Editing by Ryan Woo

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