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U.S. auto regulator seeks nationwide recall of Takata air bags
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U.S. auto regulator seeks nationwide recall of Takata air bags

The U.S. auto safety regulator has told Japanese supplier Takata Corp (7312.T) and five automakers to expand nationwide a regional recall of potentially lethal air bags, increasing pressure on the industry to move faster in a growing scandal.

By JULIA EDWARDS AND ERIC BEECH

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Honda ordered to give Takata air bag papers to U.S. agency

Honda ordered to give Takata air bag papers to U.S. agency

U.S. safety regulators ordered Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) on Wednesday to provide documents and answer questions under oath about potentially defective air bags installed in millions of recalled U.S. vehicles.

By BEN KLAYMAN AND PAUL LIENERT

Ford calls back more than 202,000 vehicles in five North American recalls

Ford calls back more than 202,000 vehicles in five North American recalls

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it was calling back 202,241 vehicles in five North American recalls covering several issues, including an incorrect repair in a previous recall.

By Ben Klayman in Detroit; editing by Matthew Lewis

Rolls Royce to cut 2,600 staff, appoints new CFO

Rolls Royce to cut 2,600 staff, appoints new CFO

British engineer Rolls-Royce (RR.L) said it would cut 2,600 jobs over the next 18 months, in a battle to reduce costs almost three weeks after a major profit warning.

By Kate Holton, Additional reporting by Sarah Young; editing by Paul Sandle

Toyota says Oct China auto sales up 27.1 percent year/year

Toyota says Oct China auto sales up 27.1 percent year/year

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and its two Chinese joint ventures sold about 104,700 vehicles in China in October, up 27.1 percent from a year earlier, the Japanese automaker said on Monday.

By Reporting by Norihiko Shirouzu; Writing up Samuel Shen; Editing by Adam Jourdan

Ford rejects push for investment in Ontario plants: union

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

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

Nissan recalling 260,000 vehicles globally with Takata air bags

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