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VW paves way for UAW representation at U.S. plant
Volkswagen AG's U.S. division said Wednesday it has agreed to steps that could allow for union representation at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the United Auto Workers has unsuccessfully tried to organize workers.
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Continental AG CEO says Audi recall no threat to guidance
Continental (CONG.DE) said a fault with airbags installed at premium sportscar maker Audi could cost a double-digit million euro amount to fix, a sum which the German automotive supplier could absorb without revising its earnings guidance.
By Irene Preisinger; Writing by Edward Taylor; Editing by Maria Sheahan
Ford rejects push for investment in Ontario plants: union
Ford Motor Co has rejected a pitch to make a new investment in its Windsor, Ontario, plants and decided to put the money in Mexico as the company originally planned, the head of Canada's main auto workers' union said on Friday.
By SUSAN TAYLOR
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.
Nissan recalling 260,000 vehicles globally with Takata air bags
Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it is recalling 260,000 vehicles globally due to a defect in driver-side air bags made by Takata Corp.
By Maki Shiraki; Writing by William Mallard; Editing by Ryan Woo
U.S. regulator expands warning over Takata air bags, more lawsuits filed
The problems for Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp (7312.T) grew after U.S. safety regulators expanded a warning about faulty air bags to 6.1 million vehicles in the United States while two more lawsuits have been filed over accidents in older Honda cars.
By BEN KLAYMAN
U.S. to scrap trade deal on Russian steel duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce will terminate a 15-year-old deal sheltering Russian flat-rolled steel producers from high import duties, it said in a letter to Russian authorities.
