Chinese automaker Beijing Auto offers a bid to take a stake in Opel, however, the president of GM Europe, says that he expects Magna to get Opel very soon. Chinese and Russian investors are interested in a stake in Porsche. Valeo and Peugeot are researching ways to incorporate supercapacitors into mild-hybrid vehicles. All that and more, plus a look at Kiaâs brand-new compact car, the Forte.
