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Jul
31st

Opel diesels with shut-off device cleared by German authorities, paper says

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Germany's KBA motor transport authority has approved Opel diesel engines that were suspected of using 'defeat' software to hide high emissions, a paper reported.
Jul
31st

Europe’s first-half sales growth beats predictions, but Brexit could slow surge

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Europe's first-half vehicle deliveries grew by just over 9 percent, and June marked the 34th consecutive month of auto sales growth in the region, but despite this, there are big questions marks over whether the upward trend will continue this year...
Jul
31st

Nissan backs off profit targets

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Stung by currency changes and home-market problems, Nissan is stepping back from CEO Carlos Ghosn's big goal of reaching an 8 percent global operating profit by next March.
Jul
31st

Ford warning jolts the industry

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After boasting of record profits earlier in the year, Ford has dropped a profit warning that is as jarring as concrete blocks hitting the bed of an aluminum pickup.
Jul
31st

Mercedes delays diesel version of C-class sedan

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Previously slated to go on sale during the first quarter of 2016, Mercedes' C-class diesel sedan has been pushed back.
Jul
30th

NAMAD: Prepare for a decline

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The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers is taking industry predictions of slowing new-vehicle sales seriously.
Jul
30th

Infiniti pumps up the power

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Infiniti boss Roland Krueger is picking his battles to grow his premium brand. His strategy? Focus on what's under the hood.
Jul
30th

Lincoln meets shoppers at the mall

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Lincoln has a new gambit to regain brand awareness among luxury shoppers. It's located between a Starbucks and a spa offering a "15-minute laser and light facial."
Jul
29th

Toyota Group suppliers grapple with yen’s impact on profits

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Toyota Group suppliers posted mixed financial results in the April-June quarter, reflecting varying levels of success coping with adverse exchange rates in the wake of the yen's sharp rise following the U.K.'s Brexit vote.
Jul
29th

American Axle Q2 net income rises 21%

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American Axle and Manufacturing's net income climbed 21 percent to $71 million in the second quarter from the year-earlier period, the supplier reported today. The company's revenue rose 2.1 percent to $1.02 billion in the quarter.
Jul
29th

New Dodge ad campaign launched with tagline ‘Domestic. Not Domesticated’

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Dodge is launching a new ad campaign with the tagline "Domestic. Not Domesticated."
Jul
29th

The future of BMW engine tech revealed

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BMW engine
News 29 Jul, 2016

BMW announces next-gen three and four-cylinder petrol and diesel units - but they won’t go in the new 5 Series yet

Jul
29th

AutoNation expands TrueCar pilot, in latest sign of reconciliation

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After getting good results in an initial pilot program, AutoNation will expand its use of TrueCar to at least 23 more dealerships.
Jul
29th

FCA safety, recall oversight extended by NHTSA for another year

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NHTSA will require Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to continue meeting monthly with the agency on potential safety issues at the company for another year, extending a part of the automaker's 2015 consent order with the agency.
Jul
29th

Panasonic to raise about $3.9 billion from bonds to help fund Tesla gigafactory

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Panasonic Corp., the exclusive supplier of Tesla Motors' Model 3 lithium ion batteries, said today it would raise up to 400 billion yen ($3.86 billion) in corporate bonds primarily to invest in Tesla's gigafactory, Reuters reported.
Jul
29th

Tesla crash does little to sway public opinion on self-driving cars

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Consumers are more aware of self-driving cars, but slightly less interested in riding in them, according to two surveys conducted after a fatal crash of a Tesla equipped with self-driving technology.
Jul
29th

Tesla mulling 2 theories to explain ‘Autopilot’ crash, report says

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Jul
29th

Tenneco boosts net income 10% in Q2

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Tenneco, the suburban Chicago supplier of ride-control and emission control systems, reported net income of $86 million in the second quarter, a 10 percent increase from the year-earlier period.
Jul
29th

Slight gains expected for July U.S. sales as analysts lower outlooks for 2016

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U.S. new light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise slightly in July, helped by an extra weekend and sharply higher discounts from some automakers, amid more warnings the market is leveling off.
Jul
29th

Kia preparing new hydrogen fuel cell car

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Kia Niro - full front
News 30 Jul, 2016

Kia is focusing on hydrogen fuel cell tech in its drive to develop greener powertrains with diesel and full-EV taking a back seat for now

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