NEW YORK-U.S.-based toy giant Mattel Inc. has issued an apology to China over the recall of Chinese-made toys, taking the blame for design flaws and saying it had recalled more lead-tainted toys than justified. MORE
SAO PAULO, Brazil-Factory workers at Ford Motor Co., Volkswagen AG, Scania AB and DaimlerChrysler AG stopped work for 2 1/2 hours to pressure the automakers with whom they are engaged in contract talks. MORE
TROY, MI-Delphi Corp. wants to sell a portion of its brake component machining and assembly business to TRW Automotive as it continues to work its way through bankruptcy. MORE
BEIJING-The Chinese government will ban cars from the streets of 108 cities in its first ``No Car Day'' on Sept. 22, part of an effort to promote environmental protection and ease congestion in the world's second-largest auto market. MORE
DETROIT-Hopes remained high among union local leaders late Sunday that the UAW and General Motors Corp. would reach a tentative agreement - including a deal to transfer the full responsibility for the automaker’s retiree health care to the union in exchange for U.S. job security. MORE
OXFORD, England-After investing some $405 million in the facility over the past 2 years, BMW has decided to produce the new Mini Clubman at an assembly plant in Southern England. MORE
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