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Sep
23rd

“The drive from the UK to the Paris Motor Show is a relaxed stroll”

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Opinion 25 Sep, 2016

Mike Rutherford wonders why more Brits are not crossing the Channel to visit the 2016 Paris Motor Show

Sep
23rd

Toyota’s Japan ad agency Dentsu to repay advertising overcharges

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Ad agency Dentsu will pay an estimated 230 million yen ($2.3 million) back to customers, including Toyota, that it overcharged for Internet advertisements in a case likely to stoke concern that digital media transactions have lacked transparency.
Sep
23rd

Honda projects declining U.S. auto sales to ‘good industry’ pace

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Auto sales in the U.S. may not set a record this year and will probably decline from 2015's record in the coming years, said Honda's top American sales executive.
Sep
23rd

Tesla cranks up pressure to end ban on direct auto sales

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Tesla Motors is cranking up the pressure to sell electric cars directly to customers, after filing its first federal lawsuit over the practice on the home turf of General Motors and Ford.
Sep
23rd

Knorr-Bremse raises Haldex stake to nearly 15%

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German braking systems firm Knorr-Bremse says it has raised its stake in competitor Haldex to 14.9 percent, further intensifying an on-going bidding war over the Swedish firm with Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen. ZF owns a 21.2 percent stake in Haldex.
Sep
23rd

MG to stop all UK production at Longbridge plant

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News 23 Sep, 2016

MG Motor has ceased production at its long-serving Longbridge factory, with all cars now China-built

Sep
23rd

Updated Kia Soul gets new engine with over 200bhp

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revised Kia Soul 200bhp
News 23 Sep, 2016

New 201bhp engine and seven-speed DCT for Kia Soul, plus updates for Carens MPV

Sep
23rd

VW should reduce bosses’ pay, activist investor says

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VW Group should reduce the "huge sums of money" paid to executives and any bonuses should be given in shares, activist investor TCI Fund Management said in a letter to the car company seen by Reuters.
Sep
23rd

PSA, Renault, Suzuki eye stake in Malaysia’s Proton

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PSA, Renault and Suzuki have signaled interest in a deal with ailing Malaysian automaker Proton, Reuters reported. The brand's owner is seeking to sell a stake in a company that once commanded a 74 percent market share in the country.
Sep
23rd

Audi, BMW, Jaguar give midsize premium segment a lift

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Europe's midsize premium segment grew at a near double-digit pace in the first half on new models from Audi, Jaguar and BMW. The sector is likely to remain hot for years to come, according to a top analyst.
Sep
23rd

2016 Eurostar winner Phil Swash

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The executives chosen as 2016 Automotive News Europe Eurostars achieved success by exceeding expectations. Phil Swash, who is CEO of GKN Driveline, is this year's Eurostar winner for Supplier Division CEO.
Sep
23rd

Volvo names new electrics, electronics boss

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Volvo has appointed Oedgaerd Andersson as its head of electrics, electronics and chassis as the automaker embarks on ambitious plans to add self-driving and full-electric vehicles to its lineup.
Sep
23rd

Bentley’s first diesel to debut in early 2017

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Bentley's first diesel-powered car #8211; which arrives in early 2017 #8211; will also be the most affordable and most economical version of its new Bentayga SUV.
Sep
23rd

Automotive News Europe salutes Judith Richardson

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Automotive News Europe salutes the 25 Leading Women in the European Automotive Industry. Every day through Sept. 29 one of the 25 winners will be featured. Today's winner is Judith Richardson of Nissan Europe.
Sep
23rd

Kia sees new Rio as its potential No. 1-seller in Europe

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Kia expects its new Rio subcompact hatchback to become one of its best-selling models in Europe after it goes on sale next year.
Sep
22nd

Chevy will equip next Equinox with diesel engine in global push

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The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox will be shorter and lighter than the model it replaces and will be the first compact crossover offered in the U.S. with a diesel engine, General Motors said late Thursday.
Sep
22nd

Smart to offer EVs and traditional engines across the lineup

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Smart will become the only major auto brand to offer its entire model lineup with both combustion engines and pure battery-electric drive, Mercedes-Benz said today.
Sep
22nd

Postal Service names six finalists to design next delivery vehicle

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The U.S. Postal Service has named six companies as finalists in a competition to design its delivery vehicle of the future. A total of $37.4 million will be divided among the six companies, which will produce about 50 prototypes.
Sep
22nd

Expert sees $5 billion opportunity for in-car autonomous car content

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The autonomous vehicle content delivery industry could be worth up to $5 billion, said Elliot Garbus, general manager of the transportation solutions division at Intel, at an event hosted by SAE International in suburban Detroit earlier this week.
Sep
22nd

Maserati Ghibli diesel 2016 review – pictures

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