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GM to build Opel SUV and invest 500 million euros in European engines

GM to build Opel SUV and invest 500 million euros in European engines

General Motors (GM.N) will build a sports utility vehicle (SUV) at the Opel factory in Ruesselsheim, Germany, and invest 500 million euros ($626 million) in engine production in Europe, Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Thursday.

By EDWARD TAYLOR

Peugeot plans to cut 3,450 French jobs in 2015: sources

Peugeot plans to cut 3,450 French jobs in 2015: sources

PSA Peugeot Citroen (PEUP.PA) is preparing to cut another 3,450 French jobs next year as the troubled carmaker pursues a recovery plan under new Chief Executive Carlos Tavares, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

By GILLES GUILLAUME AND NICHOLAS VINOCUR

Toyota aims to replicate Prius success with fuel cell Mirai

Toyota aims to replicate Prius success with fuel cell Mirai

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) will introduce its first mass-market fuel cell car next month, hoping to replicate the success of its Prius hybrid with a vehicle that runs on hydrogen instead of gasoline.

By NICHOLA GROOM AND CHANG-RAN KIM

Ford shares poised for a rebound: Barron's

Ford shares poised for a rebound: Barron's

Ford Motor shares may be in for a rebound and could climb 30 percent in a year, said Barron's financial newspaper in its edition to be published Monday.

By Caroline Valetkevitch Editing by W Simon

Safety advocate urges GM switch fund to intensify victim outreach

Safety advocate urges GM switch fund to intensify victim outreach

A car-safety advocate on Wednesday urged the lawyer overseeing General Motors Co's program to compensate victims of accidents linked to a faulty ignition switch in its vehicles to take a more active approach to finding cases of injury or death.

By JESSICA DYE

Ford Europe chief and global marketing head to switch jobs

Ford Europe chief and global marketing head to switch jobs

Two of Ford Motor Co's (F.N) top executives will switch positions, the U.S. carmaker said on Friday, as new boss Mark Fields looks to develop senior managers.

By PAUL INGRASSIA

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