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May
2nd

Volkswagen’s Electrify America subsidiary replaces Mark McNabb as CEO

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VW of America has cut the cord with its former head of sales in the United States, who's been laying the groundwork for more than $2 billion of planned electrical charging infrastructure.
May
2nd

Volkswagen’s Electrify America subsidiary replaces Mark McNabb as CEO

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VW of America has cut the cord with its former head of sales in the United States, who's been laying the groundwork for more than $2 billion of planned electrical charging infrastructure.
May
2nd

Lyft, Aptiv to launch self-driving fleet in Las Vegas

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Self-driving and connected services supplier Aptiv and ride-hailing service Lyft have inked a multiyear agreement to launch a fleet of 30 autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas.
May
2nd

Fire, explosions rip through instrument panel plant in Michigan

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A massive fire broke out early Wednesday at an automotive interiors plant in Michigan, injuring two workers, reports say.
May
2nd

7 things to watch for in today’s Tesla earnings report

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Tesla reports first-quarter earnings today after the market closes. Between now and then, investors, customers, followers and doubters will be chattering about what CEO Elon Musk has in store come late afternoon.
May
2nd

Investment adviser against VW supervisory board nominees

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Investment adviser Hermes EOS has recommended clients vote against the candidates proposed for election to the VW supervisory board on Thursday (3 May) and called for an "external supervisory board and corporate culture review".
May
2nd

GM to provide loans to Korean unit, government bank to receive shares, reports say

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General Motors' planned cash infusion to rescue its South Korean business will be in the form of loans, while Korea Development Bank will receive preference shares for its $750 million investment in GM Korea, two sources familiar with the matter...
May
2nd

Zircotec coating defends battery packs from electronic interference

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Heat management specialist Zircotec Group said it had developed a new conductive ceramic coating that enables vehicle manufacturers to use carbon or plastic composite battery casings for hybrid and electric vehicles.
May
2nd

Ally’s used-vehicle originations hit record high

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Used-vehicle origination volume reached a record high for Ally Financial in the first quarter, signaling continued used-vehicle market opportunities for the lender as new-vehicle sales flatten.
May
2nd

FandI and sales staffs team up to sell products on used vehicles

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When FandI and sales departments team up, dealerships sell more FandI products, especially on used vehicles, finance managers and dealers say.
May
2nd

Training, product sales boost FandI per vehicle gains at publics

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All six public new-vehicle dealership groups improved average FandI gross profit per unit in the first quarter, driven primarily by FandI training and an increase in product sales.
May
2nd

Key VW shareholder tells unions to stick to staff matters

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VW Group's labor leaders should focus on staff-related matters and not get involved in other aspects of management, Wolfgang Porsche, the head of VW's controlling shareholder group, told a German news magazine
May
2nd

Brabham BT62 revealed – pictures

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May
2nd

Ford Smart Mobility and Zotye forming China EV JV

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Ford Smart Mobility and Zotye Auto have signed an MOU to establish a new 50/50 JV to "focus on providing smart, customised, all electric vehicle solutions to fleet operators and drivers in China's fast growing ride hailing market".
May
2nd

“It doesn’t really matter where your new car is built”

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Opinion_Assembly
Opinion 2 May, 2018

Jonathan Burn looks at the stigma of being 'Made in China' and whether European manufacturers will soon be importing from China

May
2nd

ZF joins ‘Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative’ (MOBI)

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ZF has joined the recently established Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI) as a founding member.
May
2nd

Volkswagen names new chief for Electrify America

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Volkswagen Group of America has named a new head for its Electrify America organisation.
May
2nd

Interview – Avtovaz Renault Nissan Purchasing Organisation

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Avtovaz Renault Nissan Purchasing Organisation's (ARNPO) scale in Russia is quite staggering in a country which specialises in the colossal and the gigantic. ARNPO Alliance localisation director, Denis Chirkov outlined some of the issues in this challenging country, but which is coming back strongly after years of recession at the recent Russian Automotive Forum organised by Adam Smith Conferences in Moscow.
May
2nd

Aptiv books higher Q1 sales and profit

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Aptiv, the mobility-focused supplier conglomerate formed late last year after Delphi sold off its powertrain operations, reported sales and profit rises for the first quarter of 2018.
May
2nd

New Zealand sales finally see a dip after strong run

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After months of growth April new vehicle registrations in New Zealand dipped 2% year on year in April to of 10,423 units, reflecting the local Motor Industry Association said, "a stable market".
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