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Apr
11th

Key Safety Systems secures funding to close deal for Takata assets

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Key Safety Systems secured funding to acquire nearly all of airbag maker Takata's assets from a group led by its parent Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp.
Apr
11th

Tesla targets Nov. 2019 to start Model Y output, report says

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Tesla is targeting November 2019 as the start of production for the Model Y small crossover, with output in China to begin two years later, two sources told Reuters this week.
Apr
11th

Family of Tesla crash driver hires law firm, questions autopilot

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The family of a driver killed in a Tesla crash has hired law firm Minami Tamaki to explore legal options, the law firm said, adding the Autopilot feature in the vehicle probably caused his death.
Apr
11th

Uber still believes autonomous vehicles have a future

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the ride-sharing company still believes in the prospects for autonomous transport after one of its self-driving vehicles was involved in a fatal crash last month.
Apr
11th

Why Bob Lutz still thinks dealerships are doomed

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Automakers, dealers and suppliers have two -- maybe three -- decades left before life as they know it is over, longtime automotive executive Bob Lutz says.
Apr
11th

Australia sees Q1 sales growth

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A record March result of 106,988 sales delivered a strong 4.4% first quarter growth for the Australian new vehicle market according to the motor industry's official statistical service VFACTS.
Apr
11th

Carmakers struggle to keep driver engaged even when on Autopilot

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After partially faulting Tesla's automation system for a fatal crash, federal investigators last year called on carmakers to do more to keep drivers engaged as next-generation cars steer themselves.
Apr
11th

Only one SUV in top 10 as German market hits 18 year high

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The German market for new passenger vehicles ended the first quarter at a level not seen since 2000. There are some surprising performances from older models, such as rocketing Ford Focus registrations and a boost for the Volkswagen Passat. Conversely, Opel's ongoing collapse means it may soon be at risk of falling behind an ever-improving Skoda.
Apr
11th

Merkel skeptical about hardware refits for diesel cars

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel played down the possibility of forcing automakers to make expensive modifications to diesel car exhaust systems, as her new government tries to avoid driving bans in cities with air quality problems.
Apr
11th

EU plans more powers for consumers to sue companies

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The EU plans more powers for consumers to sue firms such as VW Group after its diesel-emissions scandal showed the limits of consumer protection authorities to curb corporate cheating.
Apr
11th

Interior design and technology – Nissan X-Trail

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Launched years ago, or in 2014 to be precise, Nissan's third-generation X-Trail (badged Rogue overseas) is one of the world's most popular SUVs. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look inside the X-Trail to see what makes this family crossover such a fashionable choice.
Apr
11th

Icahn’s $5.4 billion exit strategy for Federal-Mogul soothes aftermarket retailers

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One reason Carl Icahn is selling Federal-Mogul is because customers such as AutoZone and O'Reilly bristled at the fact the billionaire investor was both their supplier and competitor.
Apr
11th

Majority of car thieves avoid jail

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Car security - staying ahead of criminals
News 11 Apr, 2018

Official figures show the majority of thieves are handed non-custodial sentences following car theft convictions, with fines averaging £198

Apr
11th

New Toyota Land Cruiser Utility Commercial – pictures

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Apr
11th

New Toyota Land Cruiser Utility Commercial launched

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New Toyota Land Cruiser Utility Commercial - LWB
News 11 Apr, 2018

Toyota increases its commercial vehicle offering with a modified Land Cruiser joining the Hilux and Proace

Apr
11th

COMMENT – VW CEO can’t hold back desire for faster change

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On the face of it, Volkswagen Group CEO and chairman Matthias Müller ought to be in a strong position.
Apr
11th

Turkey ripe for growth – if tax rates tackled – ODD

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Turkey's low penetration of passenger vehicles per 1,000 people can signal significant growth potential says the country's Distributor Association (ODD) - provided current punitive tax rates can be addressed.
Apr
11th

Sharing gives EVs a boost claims car2go

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Electric carsharing gives new impetus for the breakthrough of electric vehicles, claims car2go, which has published a White Paper showcasing the five main reasons why e-carsharing plays a central role in the development of electric mobility.
Apr
11th

‘PSA’s confidence in Britain bodes well for the future’

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Opinion - PSA
Opinion 11 Apr, 2018

Steve Fowler thinks Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory should be turned into a global plant for PSA’s right-hand-drive cars

Apr
11th

When marketing luxury vehicles, ‘electric’ is no longer a bad word

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These days, well-heeled buyers consider a hybrid or plug-in vehicle a crucial part of a well-rounded garage.
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