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News 6 Jul, 2016

Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations will build special one-off commissions at new purpose-built factory

South Korea's LG Electronics said today it will work with Volkswagen AG to jointly develop a connected-car platform to enable vehicles to communicate with external devices.

ZF Friedrichshafen is taking another step in the integration of TRW Automotive by combining the two aftermarket organisations of ZF Services and TRW Aftermarket.

Mercedes-Benz completed the first half of 2016 with new records. In the first half of 2016, 1,006,619 vehicles were delivered (+12.1%). In June, 188,444 cars were sold (+11.1%). Record unit sales for the 40th month in succession.

News 6 Jul, 2016

Based on the top-spec Tekna, the new Nissan Qashqai Black Edition gets a host of extra styling upgrades, powered by the dCi 110 engine.

The planned stock market listing of UK auto parts supplier TI Automotive, a potential $3.3 billion deal, is facing a delay due to volatility triggered by Britain's vote to leave the European Union, people familiar with the matter said.

Mazda's Chinese joint venture will recall 74,310 of its Mazda2 sedans in China to replace Takata airbags after an investigation by the country's safety regulator.

The new UK van market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in June, with registrations rising by 2.7% to 36,700 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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News 6 Jul, 2016

Skoda brand bosses are considering more vRS models including hot versions of the Superb and Kodiaq.

Sales of Mercedes cars increased 11 percent in June as strong demand in Europe and China led rises in all the brand's major markets. Registrations were also boosted by robust SUV deliveries, which rose 43 percent last month.

The UK new car market grew by a steady 3.2% in the first six months of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 1,420,636 new cars have been registered so far in 2016 - the best half-year performance ever recorded.

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Toyota Motor Thailand announced plans this week to reduce its workforce by 800 through a voluntary redundancy programme, according to local reports.

Honda has revealed some details of the new-generation Freed compact minivan it plans to launch this autumn.

Registrations of new imported vehicles in South Korea fell by 3.5% to 23,435 units in June, compared with 24,275 units in the same month of last year, according to data released by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA).

Ferrari is aiming to strengthen its balance sheet with a new limited-edition, open-top version of the 1 million-euro ($1.1 million) hybrid LaFerrari sports car.

New vehicle sales in Taiwan rose by 3.6% to 42,751 units in June, lifted by promotion campaigns and government subsidies, according to local industry sources.

UK new-car sales fell for only the second time in more than four years in June, prompting an industry body to urge the government to boost economic confidence to avoid further drops after the country voted to leave the European Union.