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May
12th

The week – the time saving autonomous car

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If a self-driving car could give you back an hour each day, how would you use it?
May
12th

Germany passes law allowing self-driving car tests

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Germany cleared the way for its automotive industry to test self-driving cars when the upper house of its parliament approved a law setting out the conditions under which they could take to German roads.
May
12th

“There are easier ways to make money than establishing new car brands”

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Opinion - Tesla superchargers
Opinion 13 May, 2017

Mike Rutherford thinks there are far easier ways for car entrepreneurs to make money than starting new brands and building new factories

May
12th

Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.25 million pickups for software error

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Fiat Chrysler said it is recalling more than 1.25 million pickups worldwide to address a software error linked to reports of one crash death and two injuries.
May
12th

Yokohama Q1 profit up 56% to US$50m

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Yokohama has recorded first quarter profit attributable to its parent up 56% to US$50.1m on a 32% increase in operating income to JPY9.1bn and a 14.2% increase in net sales, to JPY47.7bn.
May
12th

RAC/Navya to deploy autonomous vehicle technology in Australia/overseas

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RAC has expanded its partnership with the French-based designer and manufacturer of its Intellibus, Navya, to help facilitate further deployments of autonomous vehicle technology in Australia and overseas.
May
12th

Leoni Supervisory Board appoints new chairman

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Leoni has appointed president and CEO, Klaus Probst as chairman after a vote by shareholders at the company's Annual General Meeting.
May
12th

Wia buys out IHI from its turbocharger JV

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South Korean auto parts manufacturer Hyundai Wia Corporation has taken full control its turbocharger joint venture with Japan's IHI Corporation.
May
12th

Fastned inks charging deal with Transport for London

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Charging network company, Fastned has signed a framework agreement with Transport for London to realise rapid charging stations in the Greater London Area.
May
12th

VW brand deliveries rise in China, but Audi struggles

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VW brand sales in China rose 4.3 percent in April on strong demand for its crossovers and SUVs. Volume at sibling unit Audi slipped 6.
May
12th

Kongsberg unveils Q1 revenue up EUR27m to EUR270m

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Kongsberg has posted first quarter revenue of EUR270m (US$294m), an increase of EUR27m compared to the same period last year.
May
12th

Kongsberg unveils Q1 revenue up 11% to EUR270m

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Kongsberg has posted first quarter revenue of EUR270m (US$294m), an increase of EUR27m or 11% compared to the same period last year.
May
12th

Waymo case against Uber sent by judge to U.S. prosecutors

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The judge presiding over Waymo's trade-secrets theft lawsuit against Uber asked federal prosecutors to investigate the claims in the case.
May
12th

Hella places EUR300m corporate bond on capital market

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Hella has successfully placed a corporate bond of more than EUR300m (US$326m) on the capital market.
May
12th

VW, Kia, Renault benefit as Russia sales rise 7%

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New-car sales in Russia rose 7 percent last month as the market's rebound gathered momentum after four years of falling demand. Industry watched cautioned that the market is still "fragile."
May
12th

ANALYSIS – Audi Q5 2.0 TDI and the future SQ5s

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Audi had an instant hit on its hands when it decided to take on the Volvo XC60 and BMW X3 with the first Q5 in 2008. Which is why even with fresh engines and a thoroughly revamped platform, the new model looks not dissimilar to the previous one.
May
12th

ANALYSIS – Jaguar F-TYPE SVR

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Jaguar's new 300PS four-cylinder F-TYPE might have a great CO2 number but can its many attributes compare to the magnificence of the 575PS supercharged V8 which powers the F-TYPE SVR?
May
12th

ANALYSIS – future Mercedes-Benz SUVs and pick-ups

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This is the fifth of six features examining the current and future models of Daimler brands. Its focus is on Mercedes-Benz crossovers, SUVs and pick-ups. The final feature will be on electric vehicles.
May
12th

Brazil to triple auto exports to Colombia, VW wins Mexico engine deal

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Brazil's second vehicle trade agreement, outside the Mercosur region, is set to take effect within 30 days. The first was with Mexico a decade ago and now Colombia is opening up without the previous burden of a 16% import tax.
May
12th

ANALYSIS – How EMP2 is key to Peugeot 3008 SUV

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Production of vehicles which share Groupe PSA's EMP2 architecture is on the rise, with one of the more successful being the Peugeot 3008. Even if its sales can't match those of the Nissan Qashqai and VW Tiguan in Europe, this C segment SUV is greatly aiding Peugeot's mission to lift both image and margins.
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