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Feb
10th

Renault sets new midterm goals after strong earnings

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Renault set itself ambitious new midterm goals after operating profit surged 38 percent to 3.28 billion euros in 2016 on 51.2 billion euros in revenue. Renault's new goals include a 7 percent operating margin and 70 billion euros in revenue by 2022.
Feb
10th

Why Renault’s investment in Dacia keeps paying off

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Renault's investment in Dacia continues to pay off in the showroom and on the balance sheet. The low-frills brand set new sales records worldwide, maintaining the marque as a money-maker for its parent.
Feb
10th

Mopar marks 80th birthday with limited-run Dodge Challenger

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Fiat Chrysler's Mopar parts and service brand, in celebration of its 80th anniversary this year, will offer a pair of 80-car limited edition, hand-painted, customized Dodge Challengers.
Feb
9th

Retromobile 2017: the best classic cars from the Paris show

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Features 10 Feb, 2017

We visited Retromobile 2017 in Paris to see the best cars on display at 2017’s first classic show

Feb
9th

Retromobile 2017 – pictures

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Feb
9th

Tesla plant unionizing effort gains momentum in Calif.

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Workers at Tesla's Fremont, Calif., assembly plant are moving forward with efforts to unionize. The UAW has been communicating with workers at the plant since last year.
Feb
9th

Dana says adjusted earnings rise 29% to $166 million

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Dana, a power-technologies and driveline supplier, said its adjusted earnings increased 29 percent, before interest and taxes, to $166 million, up from $129 million in 2015.
Feb
9th

Nissan rounds out Titan lineup with King Cab variant

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Nissan introduced the fifth of its five full-size Titan pickup variations here Thursday, declaring that the brand is now a serious contender in the Detroit-dominated segment.
Feb
9th

Chevrolet offers Redline special-edition trim on 9 vehicles

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Chevrolet will offer Redline special-edition trim on nine of its vehicles. It is the largest cross-brand special edition ever offered by Chevrolet.
Feb
9th

Wolfgang Bernhard to leave Daimler, report says

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Daimler trucks chief Wolfgang Bernhard, a maverick manager once seen as a successor to CEO Dieter Zetsche, has made clear he does not want his contract extended, German magazine Der Spiegel said.
Feb
9th

BorgWarner records $441 million charge to fight asbestos claims

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BorgWarner, the supplier of turbocharger and emissions systems, reported a net loss of $293 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 as it announced a one-time asbestos-related charge of $441 million.
Feb
9th

VW’s U.S. comeback faces roadblock from Trump tax on Mexican Beetles

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After agreeing to spend more than $23 billion to clean up its diesel-cheating scandal, Volkswagen risks staying in Washington's crosshairs as it tries to start fresh with American consumers.
Feb
9th

China, India and Europe boost global car sales 5.6%

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JATO Dynamics' analysis of 52 markets found that 84.24m units were sold in 2016, which was driven by increased demand in China, India and Europe. China saw double-digit growth in sales, while demand in the US remained stable. Global demand for SUVs continued, with significant sales increases in the segment across South East Asia, Europe and China.
Feb
9th

Fiat Toro pickup headed to U.S.? FCA sends mixed signals

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Is Fiat Chrysler thinking about adding the Fiat Toro -- a small lifestyle pickup on sale in Latin America -- to its U.S. Fiat lineup? The company is sending mixed signals.
Feb
9th

FCA design boss says full autonomy will take unprecedented collaboration

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Fiat Chrysler's global head of design says that true vehicle autonomy will not stop at the four corners of the vehicle, but will require technology developments in infrastructure as well.
Feb
9th

Donfeng-Nissan spin off Venucia brand

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China's Dongfeng Motor and Nissan Motor have spun off their jointly developed Venucia brand into a stand-alone company.
Feb
9th

Hyundai Elantra GT packs more tech, interior space for 2018

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Hyundai is prepping to sell a freshened Elantra GT starting this summer to capitalize on a growing appetite for hatchbacks in the U.S. and inject some pizazz into its small-car lineup.
Feb
9th

Toyota adds rugged, sport trims to 2018 RAV4, Tundra, Sequoia

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Toyota, aiming for a bigger slice of a robust light-truck market, is targeting outdoor and performance enthusiasts with new trims for the Tundra full-size pickup, Sequoia large SUV, and RAV4 crossover.
Feb
9th

Takata to set aside $864 million as part of U.S. Justice Dept. settlement

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Takata said it will set aside 96.93 billion yen ($864.4 million) as part of a $1 billion settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over the world's largest ever auto recall.
Feb
9th

Chicago Auto Show pilots epass system to help stoke sales leads

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The Chicago Auto Show is testing new attendee registration technology to fortify its position as a critical provider of sales leads for dealers and automakers.
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