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Dec
12th

Ineos Styrolution to build new ASA plant in Bayport Texas

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Ineos Styrolution has announced its final investment decision to construct a new 100,000 tonnes capacity ASA plant at its site in Bayport, Texas.
Dec
12th

Great Wall to start operations in Russia mid-2019

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In the first half of 2019, Great Wall Motor says it will start vehicle manufacturing operations in Russia's Tula region.
Dec
12th

On-demand in-car audio ‘doubles in five years’ – study

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A study by Nissan has found that in-car connectivity is changing the way drivers enjoy audio behind the wheel. Motorists listening to streamed and on-demand in-car entertainment has more than doubled in the past five years, the study found.
Dec
12th

Constellium to acquire TAAH stake in US auto body sheet JV

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Constellium has entered into a binding purchase agreement with UACJ and its US subsidiary, Tri-Arrows Aluminium Holding (TAAH), to acquire TAAH's 49% stake in Constellium-UACJ AB (CUA), for US$100m plus the assumption of 49% of around US$80m of third-party debt at CUA.
Dec
12th

VW Passat to remain on old platform, update styling, tech for 2020

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The 2020 Volkswagen Passat will receive new exterior styling, more standard safety equipment and an updated instrument panel but it won't land on a new platform or feature a new powertrain as the automaker, citing the shrinking midsize car market,...
Dec
12th

Alliance Steel invests US$20m in Indiana operations

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Alliance Steel is to invest US$20m in its Gary, Indiana operations to support growth, creating up to 130 new jobs by 2023.
Dec
11th

GM pressed by 2 Senators to build all EVs for U.S. stateside

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Two U.S. senators from Ohio on Tuesday asked General Motors CEO Mary Barra to commit to building all future electric vehicles for U.S. buyers at home and to provide more details of plans to cut back on car output in North America.
Dec
11th

Ex-Ford Argentina execs convicted in torture case

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An Argentine court convicted two former executives of a local Ford plant of involvement in the torture of workers during the country's dictatorship in the 1970s, victims' lawyers said, adding they may sue Ford in U.S. federal court.
Dec
11th

Vroom collects $146 million in latest funding, eyes expansion with new hires

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Upstart online used-car retailer Vroom said it raised $146 million in its latest round of funding, including a previously reported $50 million from AutoNation Inc.
Dec
11th

Musk slams ’60 Minutes’ for editing comments about chairman

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized '60 Minutes' for editing out parts of his responses to questions about losing the role of chairman last month.
Dec
11th

Renting a car in 30 seconds? Hertz and Clear say they can

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Hertz and Clear announced the debut of Hertz Fast Lane Powered by Clear, a service that uses biometrics to speed members through the rental car process.
Dec
11th

Santa slims down for Audi

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Santa Claus takes on a modern look in a new Audi ad that shows him shedding pounds when he endures a bit of a mid-life crisis after realizing that he can't fit into an RS 5 at his current weight.
Dec
11th

Nissan is said to spell out allegations on Ghosn to Renault

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Nissan is taking the first comprehensive steps to share details with Renault about allegations against Carlos Ghosn, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Dec
11th

Hyundai R&D chiefs offer resignations

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Hyundai Motor Group's two vice chairmen in charge of research and development (R&D) have offered to resign, three sources told Reuters.
Dec
11th

China moving on US car tariff cut

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China is moving toward cutting its trade-war tariffs on imported US-made cars, a step already claimed by President Donald Trump as a concession won during trade talks in Argentina, according to Bloomberg.
Dec
11th

Volkswagen toolmaking opens 3D printing centre

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The Volkswagen brand's toolmaking unit has added an advanced 3D printing centre to its facilities in Wolfsburg which will allow the production of complex vehicle parts.
Dec
11th

The BIG car news highlights of 2018

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Features 20 Dec, 2018

We explore the best car news stories that rocked the automotive world in 2018

Dec
11th

Ford ‘in talks’ over Saarlouis C-Max axe

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Ford is reportedly in negotiations with worker representatives about possible job reductions at its German Saarlouis car manufacturing plant. Reuters reported that Ford is considering ending production of the C-Max model which is made there.
Dec
11th

720S Spider joins McLaren lineup

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McLaren Automotive has added another flavor to its 720S lineup by adding a convertible.
Dec
11th

Novares launches new surface finishing technology at Portugal factory

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Novares has introduced new In-Mould Labeling (IML) technology at its factory in Leiria, Portugal, for the surface finishing of plastic parts for the automotive industry.
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