DAILY: Yazaki exec in Japan is latest to plead guilty in U.S. price-fixing probe | Chrysler engine plant workers reject contract | Jaguar plans all-wheel drive on 2013 XF, XJ sedans

DAILY NEWSLETTER August 16, 2012

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Yazaki exec in Japan is latest to plead guilty in U.S. price-fixing probe Toyota's instrument-panel clusters were target of conspiracy, feds say A Yazaki department manager in Japan will join 10 other people and seven companies that have acknowledged their roles in a global automotive supplier price-fixing scheme in Detroit, the Department of... ... >> story  Published: Aug 16 2:45 pm U.S. Eastern time Advertisement Justin Brun of Acton Toyota Trusts ActivEngage to Manage Chat Service "ActivEngage does an excellent job of representing Acton Toyota through chat.Their Virtual Sales Associates are knowledgeable in every aspect of our dealership, from vehicle knowledge to current promotions and beyond," -Justin Brun, E-commerce Manager, Acton Toyota of Littleton. Click here to watch the full video and learn why Acton Toyota trusts ActivEngage to handle their chat service. Chrysler plant workers reject contract, production unaffected Chrysler said today that production will not be affected at a Michigan engine plant after union workers there rejected a plant contract. Production of the engines will continue, said Chrysler spokeswoman Jodi Tinson. ... >> story  Published: Aug 16 4:26 pm U.S. Eastern time Jaguar plans all-wheel drive on 2013 XF, XJ sedans Jaguar, moving to stay competitive in the luxury sedan segment, will offer all-wheel drive on the 2013 XJ and XF. Jaguar has not offered awd since it discontinued the X-Type in the United States after the 2008 model year. ... >> story  Published: Aug 16 1:55 pm U.S. Eastern time Follow Automotive News

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