Automakers oppose bill to allow for faster generic auto parts
Two California members of Congress have introduced a bill that would make it easier for other companies to produce replacement auto parts in a shorter timeframe.
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Auto parts makers fined, executives go to prison for price fixing
Japanese suppliers will pay criminal fines of more than $500 million after being caught in a massive auto parts price-fixing scheme, and four Japanese executives will serve U.S. jail terms as part of a plea deal, the Department of Justice said.
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Yazaki, Denso Agree to Plead Guilty to Price-Fixing on U.S. Vehicle Parts
Denso Corp. (6902) and Yazaki Corp (YAZZ) ., two Japanese suppliers of auto parts, agreed to plead guilty and pay a total of $548 million in criminal fines for their role in a price-fixing and bid-rigging conspiracy.
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Sale of Pep Boys auto parts chain takes Manny, Moe & Jack private
Manny, Moe & Jack are going private: Aftermarket auto parts chain Pep Boys is selling itself to Los Angeles investment firm Gores Group for $791 million in cash.
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"GRMN", "G's" Concepts Debut at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012
Toyota City, Jan 13, 2012 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) is displaying a total of 15 vehicles, including five concept vehicles from "GAZOO Racing tuned by MN" (GRMN) and "G Sports" (G's), plus production vehicles, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 with NAPAC (Nippon Auto Parts Aftermarket Committee).
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