French automaker Renault, Japan's Nissan Motor and Renault Samsung Motors (RSM) plan on acquiring the ailing South Korean Ssangyong Motor, AFP reported on June 7, citing a spokeswoman for the French auto group.

MOBILE, Alabama - Hybrid Kinetic Group Ltd.

MICHIGAN, U.S. - "Technology is critical to surviving and growing in the fluid systems industry and suppliers need to have focus, insight and creativity to meet increasing customer demands," said Bill Kozyra, chairman, CEO and president of TI Automotive, at the recent ITB Automotive Fuel Systems Conference held in early March in Michigan.

DETROIT - Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne is restructuring its Fiat partner to strengthen the positions of both in the North American and China markets.

Swedish Autoliv, the global seatbelt and airbag maker, announced in late January that it would acquire Occupant Protection Systems (OPS) operations in South Korea and China from U.S. parts maker Delphi for an undisclosed sum, following a previous agreement to purchase similar assets in North America and Europe.

Toyota's February tsunami, as one Detroit 3 executive called it, is a lesson for prospective Chinese carmakers planning to enter the U.S. market.

GROSSE POINTE, MI - The midsize sport sedan market will be expanded in China in coming years with new entries of export from Suzuki, Hyundai and Volkswagen.

Behr America, a specialist for automotive air conditioning and engine cooling systems, has formed a battery cooling group at its headquarters in Troy, Michigan, to meet the increasing demand for thermal-management technology in the fast-growing hybrid and electric vehicle market, according to a company news release.

General Motors has transferred all of its international operations functions to Shanghai, signifying its growing dependence on China as a foundation of its post-bankruptcy recovery program.

TURIN, Italy - Fiat S.p.A., Chrysler LLC (Chrysler) and Cerberus Capital Management L.P., private investment majority owner of Chrysler, announced on January 20 they have signed a non-binding term sheet to establish a global strategic alliance.