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Dec
1st

UK: SMMT names new president

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UK auto industry lobby group SMMT has announced its presidential line-up for 2015.
Dec
1st

US: Ford recalls snow belt cars for fuel tank mount check

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In another climate-related recall Ford is recalling 186,024 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured from 15 June, 2006, to 22 September, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in 'snow belt' areas.
Dec
1st

Chrysler will speed Takata airbag recall after heat from regulators

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is speeding its regional recall of vehicles with defective Takata airbag inflators after federal safety regulators castigated the automaker over the pace.
Dec
1st

Saab owner finds 2 Asian automakers that may invest in revival

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden, the investment group that bought Saab Automobile two years ago, said it's found two Asian investors that may help fund its revival of the Swedish car brand.
Dec
1st

New Volvo Coupe “on hold”… for now

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Volvo Concept Coupe action
News 1 Dec, 2014

Volvo previewed a large BMW 6 Series rival with the 2013 Concept Coupe, and it could still spawn a direct production model

Dec
1st

Mahindra will buy majority stake in Saab maker NEVS, report says

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India's Mahindra and Mahindra has agreed to buy a majority stake in National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), the investment group that bought the assets of Saab Automobile two years ago, a report said.
Dec
1st

Mahindra will buy majority stake in Saab owner NEVS, report says

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India's Mahindra and Mahindra has agreed to buy a majority stake in National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), the investment group that bought the assets of Saab Automobile two years ago, a report said.
Dec
1st

Daimler will expand German battery output

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Daimler will spend about 100 million euros ($125 million) to boost production of lithium ion batteries in Germany as it expects "high and steadily-growing demand" for electric-car batteries.
Dec
1st

The Dartford Crossing: how and when to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine

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Dartford Crossing bridge
Tips & advice 3 Sep, 2018

Read our complete Dartford Crossing guide for when and how to pay the charge, along with guidance on appealing a fine

Dec
1st

Dartford Crossing toll changes: what you need to know about Dart Charge

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Dartford crossing
News 1 Dec, 2014

Dartford Crossing toll booths removed from November 30, motorists to pay 'Dart Charge' online, over the phone or at shop pay point

Dec
1st

BMW plans 3 series, X5 plug-in hybrid variants

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BMW is joining rival premium carmakers in offering plug-in hybrid versions of its main models, including the 3-series sedan and X5 SUV, as automakers react to tighter emissions regulations.
Dec
1st

GERMANY: BMW lays out future PHEV hybrid strategy

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BMW Group said it would follow up its all-electric and hybrid, plug-in range extender i3 and i8 models with plug-in hybrid versions of core-brand models.
Dec
1st

EXCLUSIVE: Ford refuses comment on future Galaxy

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A company spokesperson has told just-auto that Ford will "neither confirm nor deny" whether a replacement for the Galaxy will be launched. Production of the current model will end on 18 December.
Dec
1st

CHINA: China Automotive starts building Brazil steering plant

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China Automotive Systems has begun construction of the first stage of a factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil which will assemble steering units sold to South American automakers.
Dec
1st

BELGIUM: Delphi mulls zero fatalities scenario with autonomous driving

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Delphi says suppliers which achieve innovations towards autonomous transportation and boost the quest to end road deaths, will be the "winners" as technology towards self-driving moves relentlessly forward.
Dec
1st

BMW to roll out plug-in hybrid versions of top models

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BMW plans to offer plug-in hybrid versions of all its main models, including the best-selling 3-series sedan, as the world's largest maker of luxury vehicles reacts to tighter emissions regulations.
Dec
1st

Dongfeng faces corruption probe from Chinese authorities

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Chinese authorities are investigating state-owned automaker Dongfeng Motor for possible corruption. Dongfeng is a local partner of PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and earlier this year bought a 14 percent stake in the French automaker.
Dec
1st

BRAZIL: Three-cylinder turbocharged engines on ‘fast forward’

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At least three automakers here in Brazil are betting on turbocharger technology for their new, one-litre, three-cylinder engines. None has yet confirmed officially it plans to produce them but several just-auto sources say they will.
Dec
1st

Black Friday deals could siphon some auto sales from December

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Black Friday, once associated with big-box retailers and shopping malls, has become a crucial day on the automotive sales calendar.
Dec
1st

BRAZIL: Premium brands keep selling well

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In contrast to the overall new car market in Brazil, which has been falling in 2014, with a 10% slump overall expected, premium models will see average growth of between 20% and 30%.
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