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Feb
17th

GM renames powertrain unit to emphasize alternative technologies

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GM Powertrain is no more. General Motors said today it has renamed its powertrain unit after 24 years to GM Global Propulsion Systems.
Feb
17th

Tougher emissions tests in Europe could hit small diesel cars, auto lobby says

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A tougher European testing regime following Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal could mean new small diesel car models are modified or withdrawn by automakers, the region's auto lobby said.
Feb
17th

GM recalls Saab and Saturn models for Takata airbag work

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General Motors in the US is recalling 2003-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured from 31 May, 2002, to 15 February, 2011, 2010-2011 9-5s made from 23 June, 2010 to 21 February, 2011 plus 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured from 11 April, 2007, to 24 July, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the Takata inflator to rupture.
Feb
17th

New Kia Optima SW estate puts style above space

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Kia Optima Estate 2016 - front tracking
News 17 Feb, 2016

Stylish new Kia Oprima Sportswagon is set to debut a hot new 242bhp Optima GT version

Feb
17th

Vietnam sales rise 37% in January

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Vietnam's new vehicle market continued to expand rapidly in January, as the country's domestic economy continued to grow on the back of low interest rates and rising investment in construction and manufacturing.
Feb
17th

VW in partnership talks with China’s JAC

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Volkswagen has confirmed it is in early stage talks with Chinese state-owned vehicle manufacturer Jianghuai Automobile Company (JAC) over possible co-operation, according to local reports.
Feb
17th

Fiat Chrysler will extend temporary layoffs at Maserati plant, union says

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Fiat Chrysler will continue using temporary layoffs at its Grugliasco plant in Turin, northern Italy, to adjust to lower demand for the Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli models it builds there, a union said.
Feb
17th

Mercedes-Benz to source EV batteries from SK Innovation

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Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has signed a sourcing deal with South Korea's SK Innovation for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Feb
17th

Volvo V90 estate official reveal – pictures

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Feb
17th

“2016 is the year of the hybrid”

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opinion Toyota prius
Opinion 18 Feb, 2016

With seemingly every manufacturer adding electric assistance, Steve Fowler says hybrids are the short-term route to big efficiency gains

Feb
17th

Aston Martin to develop first EV with China’s LeEco

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Aston Martin plans to team up with Chinese consumer electronics group LeEco to help bring its electric RapidE vehicle to market by 2018
Feb
17th

Bentley Flying Spur V8 S gets more power and better handling

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Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
News 17 Feb, 2016

Bentley will debut faster Flying Spur V8 at Geneva show ahead of summer UK deliveries

Feb
17th

Daimler shipping cars to Asia from Slovenia

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Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has set up a new hub for transporting new vehicles from Europe to Asia in the Slovenian port of Koper. It started operating at the end of 2015.
Feb
17th

Schaeffler to start volume camshaft phasing system

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Schaeffler says it will shortly start volume production of its electromechanical camshaft phasing system for passenger cars.
Feb
17th

Dutch foundation seeking VW damages says it has investor support

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A Dutch foundation trying to recover damages for VW investors said it has won the support of dozens of shareholders.
Feb
17th

Bentley Flying Spur V8 S – Pictures

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Feb
17th

Japan auto unions seek smaller pay raises as economy stagnates

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Japan's autoworkers will ask for raises from carmakers led by Toyota for a third straight year while scaling back from their demands in 2015.
Feb
17th

Kia Optima Sportswagon revealed – pictures

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Feb
17th

Renault to build new Nissan van

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Renault's Sandouville plant in northwest France will build a new light commercial vehicle for Nissan.
Feb
17th

Renault will build Nissan van at French plant

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Renault will build the new NV300 van for Nissan at its Sandouville plant in northern France. The contract will boost Sandouville production by 100,000 units and involves a $256 million investment,
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