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Aug
7th

Group 1 boosts Honda portfolio in Louisiana, Texas

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Group 1 Automotive is expanding its portfolio of Honda dealerships while strengthening its footprint across Louisiana and Texas.
Aug
7th

Texas dealership files for bankruptcy after Ford Credit lawsuit

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Reagor Dykes Auto Group of Lubbock, Texas, after being sued by Ford Credit for financing violations, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Aug
7th

Swaps might help keep payments manageable

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As interest rates rise, some dealership groups may consider implementing a hedging tool called a swap to keep payments manageable.
Aug
7th

Why Ford is paying dealers $1,000 for each old Ranger fixed under recall

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Ford is offering its U.S. dealers $1,000 to locate every remaining 2006 model year Ranger on a "do not drive" list issued earlier this year.
Aug
7th

Ford F-150 Supercrew investigated after complaints of fires linked to seat belts

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NHTSA said there were five complaints alleging fires following the activation of seat-belt pretensioners made by ZF TRW or Takata Corp. during a crash involving the vehicles.
Aug
7th

BMW recalls 324,000 cars in Europe after Korean engine fires, paper says

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BMW is recalling about 324,000 diesel vehicles in Europe to fix a technical fault that has caused engine fires in South Korea, a German newspaper said.
Aug
7th

New Volkswagen Grand California revealed – pictures

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7th

Musk explains why he thinks taking Tesla private is ‘best path forward’

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, hours following a tweet that set the industry abuzz saying he is considering taking his company private, said "I think this is the best path forward" -- adding that "a final decision has not been made."
Aug
7th

BMW i cars – future models

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After our recently published overview of BMW's main range, we take a closer look at the firm's 'i' range of electrified vehicles. Initially just featuring the i3 and i8, there are now a number of models planned under the electric sub-brand.
Aug
7th

BMW’s plans for Mini and Rolls-Royce in the 2020s

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Recent chapters in the future vehicles series on BMW Group had cars, then SUVs as their focus, followed by M and i divisions. The series concludes with Zinoro, Mini and Rolls-Royce.
Aug
7th

G07 X7 and all the BMW SUVs for the 2020s

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Sport Activity Vehicle is what BMW calls each of its X models. After a recent look at cars, this second feature in the future models series turns to the current and next generation SAVs. The X7 will soon be added to the range, and there may be an X8 and an X9 in the 2020s too.
Aug
7th

Mike Groff, CEO of Toyota’s captive finance unit, to retire Aug. 31

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After 35 years with the automaker, Mike Groff, Toyota Financial Services CEO, will retire Aug. 31. Toyota Financial executive Mark Templin will replace him starting Sept. 1.
Aug
7th

BMW Korea apologises over diesel engine fires

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BMW's South Korean unit reportedly has apologised over a spate of engine fires, estimated by the country's transport ministry at 27 from January to July, that has prompted a government probe and a major backlash from consumers.
Aug
7th

Stelvio proves the Alfa Romeo doubters wrong

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The Giulia showed that if given proper attention by its parent, Alfa Romeo could be successfully reinvented. The Stelvio further demonstrates the depth of engineering and design talent within Fiat Chrysler. Which only makes the minor flaws of this SUV all the more maddening: with just a little more money invested in certain components, Alfa's first SUV could beat the BMW X3 to become best-in-segment.
Aug
7th

Daimler halts Iran expansion

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Daimler has said it had dropped plans to expand its Iran business in reaction to renewed US sanctions, which came into effect on Tuesday (7 August).
Aug
7th

Tesla starts recruitment for Chinese EV factory

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Tesla reportedly has started recruiting workers for its new Shanghai factory, according to job postings on its website, just a month after it signed agreements with local authorities for the US$2bn project.
Aug
7th

ARES Panther unveiled by ARES Design with 641bhp

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ARES Panther - front
News 7 Aug, 2018

Based on the Lamborghini Huracan, the ARES Panther will cost around £461,000 when it goes on sale later this year

Aug
7th

ARES Panther unveiled by ARES Design with 641bhp – pictures

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7th

German startup trials solar car that charges as you drive

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A Munich-based startup has taken advantage of the strong Bavarian sun this summer to test the final development of the charging system of its Sion car, an all-electric solar vehicle that lets you charge as you drive.
Aug
7th

German start-up trials solar car that can charge as you drive

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A Munich-based start-up has taken advantage of the strong Bavarian sun this summer to test the final development of the charging system of its Sion car, an all-electric solar vehicle that lets you charge as you drive.
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