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Oct
10th

BMW pulls plug on i3 EV range extender, citing more robust battery

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BMW will stop offering range extenders powered by combustion engines on its i3 full-electric vehicle in Europe when a new, more powerful battery with 120 ampere-hours replaces its predecessor.
Oct
9th

EU nations agree to seek 35% CO2 cut by 2030

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EU nations agreed to seek a 35 percent cut in vehicle CO2 emissions by 2030 in a compromise deal that will also create a crediting system encouraging automakers to raise sales of electric cars.
Oct
9th

Automakers criticize EU’s 35% CO2 reduction target

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Automakers criticized a 35% CO2 emissions reduction target for new-car fleets in Europe, saying the goal could hit the industry's competitiveness.
Oct
9th

Automakers give cautious welcome to milder CO2 target

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Automakers welcomed a milder CO2 emissions target for new-car fleets in the Europe but said the goal could still hit the industry's competitiveness.
Oct
9th

NHTSA rebuffs Tesla’s ‘safest’ claim for Model 3

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking exception to Tesla's characterization of the agency's safety ratings.
Oct
9th

U.S. agency warns carmakers on ‘safest’ label after Tesla boast

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking exception to Tesla's characterization of the agency's safety ratings.
Oct
9th

GM, Indiana clash over warranty reimbursements, surcharges

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The dispute is a result of recent state legislation that allowed dealers to seek reimbursement for the retail rate for parts and labor for warranty services performed by dealers on behalf of a manufacturer or distributor.
Oct
9th

Self-driving cars may hit U.S. roads in pilot program, NHTSA says

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Fully self-driving cars may be on the fast lane to U.S. roads under a pilot program the Trump administration said on Tuesday it was considering, which would allow real-world road testing for a limited number of the vehicles.
Oct
9th

Ford shares drop below $9 for the first time since 2012

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Ford shares are taking a pounding as the automaker adopts a piecemeal approach to outlining cost cuts that are part of a years-long and costly restructuring.
Oct
9th

Ex-GM CEO Wagoner invests in Silicon Valley car service startup

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Former General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner has invested and will advise a Silicon Valley mobile car service startup called YourMechanic.
Oct
9th

Opel to end Cascada convertible, Adam and KARL

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Opel said it would stop selling the Cascada, the Adam city car and the KARL at the end of 2019. A spokesman for Buick, which sells the Cascada in the U.S., would not confirm its plans for the car.
Oct
9th

Why Canada’s Linamar is bullish about new U.S. trade deal

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Increased North American content rules in the USMCA will give suppliers such as Canada's Linamar the opportunity to gain more work from the automakers closer to home, CEO Linda Hasenfratz said.
Oct
9th

Why the NADA’s chairman wants tougher questions asked about mobility tech

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Wes Lutz, chairman of the NADA, cautioned the auto industry -- and the press that covers it -- to take the prognostications of how primary transportation models will change with a grain of salt.
Oct
9th

Hurricane Michael looms over Florida auto dealers

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Dealers in the Florida Panhandle on Tuesday were preparing for Hurricane Michael, which was barreling through the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 2 storm.
Oct
9th

VW furloughs Brazil Taubate workers as Argentina sales slump

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Volkswagen's Brazilian unit is putting workers on a 20-day furlough, citing reduced demand from Argentina, which is undergoing an economic crisis that has derailed growth and slashed spending power.
Oct
9th

Daimler and Geely discuss ride sharing JV – report

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Zhejiang Geely Holding - which owns Volvo Cars, is in talks with Daimler, in which billionaire owner billionaire Li Shufu took an almost 10% stake earlier this year, to set up ride-hailing and car-sharing services in China, sources told Bloomberg.
Oct
9th

Every part of a self-driving car will change, even the doors

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The huge amount of money being invested in autonomous vehicle technology will have benefits that could improve all vehicles. Take, for example, the car's doors.
Oct
9th

Opel will ax three cars to focus on SUVs, electrified models

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Opel will not replace the Adam, Karl and Cascada cars as it focuses on high-growth, high-volume segments with models such as the Mokka X successor and the new Corsa.
Oct
9th

Opel will ax three cars in SUV, electric focus

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Opel will not replace the Adam, Karl and Cascada cars as it focuses on high-growth, high-volume segments with models such as the Mokka X successor and the new Corsa.
Oct
9th

Ford starts production of Transit-based electric van

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Ford has started production of an electric delivery van in Germany using technology provided by Deutsche Post startup StreetScooter.
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