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Halla Visteon supplies key drivetrain components to Hyundai fuel-cell vehicle; Axalta refinish products get GM U.K.’s blessing; high-tech plastic toughens up Ford Police Interceptor center console....More

Under the new National Automotive Policy, Malaysia ends protection of domestic automakers, allows foreign companies to build energy-efficient cars with engines of 1.8L or less and seeks to become a manufacturing hub for green vehicles....More

Analyst Stephan Keese is surprised the EU is taking its case against Brazil to the WTO, noting the additional tax is targeted more toward Asian imports than generally high-end European models....More

Johnson Controls sheds auto-electronics business; Denso doubles down on Tennessee injector production; GKN goes local with new Russian plant....More

Database to keep tabs on global supply chain; ZF grows business in U.S. and Asia; BorgWarner says acquisition enhances capability in EGR technology....More

Honda hopes to reduce the price of its next-generation FCEV’s price to ¥4 million, a goal dating back to 2005, but the target date has been pushed back from 2020 to 2025....More

Isuzu developing Southeast Asia parts-distribution base; Chrysler signs off on PPG clearcoats; Toyota licenses wireless-charging patents....More

Valeo looks to enhance camera technology; brake-component maker seeing no OEM slowdown in Brazil; new plant helping Webasto stay on top of Chinese sunroof demand....More

TRW quits $700 million GM brake deal; AK Steel prevails over ArcelorMittal in patent case; Denso targets ASEAN market with new ignition-components plant in Cambodia....More

Purchasing chief Hau Thai-Tang says the One Ford plan doesn’t work in areas where volume isn’t sufficient....More