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May
23rd

Industry wants NAFTA rules of origin untouched

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The auto industries of the U.S., Canada and Mexico agree there should be no changes to rules of origin in NAFTA, the president of the Mexican automakers association said.
May
23rd

Honda refurbishes California proving centre

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Honda's US proving ground in Cantil, California, is back in full operation after refurbishment, the automaker said.
May
23rd

Daimler offices searched by German prosecutors in emissions probe

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German prosecutors searched 11 Daimler sites as part of a fraud probe related to false advertising and the possible manipulation of exhaust gas after-treatment in diesel cars.
May
23rd

Daimler lays foundations for second li-ion battery factory

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Daimler has laid the foundation for its second battery factory, saying it was "taking the next strategic step in its electric offensive".
May
23rd

GM to cut 600 South Africa jobs as it pulls out of country

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600 workers out of 1,500 at GM in South Africa will lose their jobs by July after the automaker decided to sell its local operations.
May
23rd

Carbon fibre in car production – weighing up the benefits

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Until recently, the use of carbon fibre in vehicle manufacture has been confined to high-end, low-volume vehicles - a fashionable choice for the automotive elite. Yet times are changing. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of research snapshots, this is the second of two parts reviewing lightweighting developments using magnesium and carbon fibre.
May
23rd

Magnesium in car production – a weighting game

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While magnesium may not be as popular for lightweighting as steel alternatives like composites, its application is gradually spreading from luxury marques to mass-produced models.  Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of research snapshots, this is the first of two parts reviewing lightweighting developments using magnesium and carbon fibre.
May
23rd

GM&S workers hold breath as French State steps in

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France's Economy Minister has confirmed he asked Renault and PSA Group to increase their orders to ailing supplier, GM&S in a move which could see the stamping operator evade liquidation.
May
23rd

Tata Steel expands Serica surface finish choice

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Tata Steel said it had worked with "a leading European vehicle manufacturer" to expanded its Serica premium surface finish range for automotive exposed panels.
May
23rd

French VW probe identifies 23 billion euros of manipulated diesel sales, report says

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France's consumer fraud watchdog believes VW Group made nearly 23 billion euros ($25.65 billion) in sale proceeds on cars sold in the country with illegal defeat devices, a French newspaper reported.
May
23rd

VW earned $26 billion in France through manipulated diesel sales, report says

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VW Group made nearly $26 billion in sale proceeds on cars sold in the country with illegal defeat devices, France's consumer fraud watchdog believes, according to a French newspaper. The figure could be used by a court to set fines against VW.
May
23rd

VW faces big fines in France for emissions cheat

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VW Group made nearly $26 billion in sale proceeds on cars sold in the country with illegal defeat devices, France's consumer fraud watchdog believes, according to a French newspaper. The figure could be used by a court to set fines against VW.
May
23rd

New Audi A4 Black Edition piles on the style

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Audi A4 Black Edition
News 23 May, 2017

Audi A4 Black Edition revealed for the saloon and Avant, while rest of range receives equipment upgrades

May
23rd

Detroit 3 to skip connected car-themed Tokyo show

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This year's Tokyo Motor Show is positioning itself as a connected car showcase of trends "beyond the motor," but the futuristic theme isn't enough to draw the Detroit 3.
May
23rd

Ford opts for presentational change

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The more I look at it, the harder I am finding it to understand the rationale for change at the top of Ford Motor Company. I am concluding, at this point, that it is perhaps more rooted in presentation than substance.
May
23rd

Start-ups selected for VW start-up incubator

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The first six teams for the new start-up incubator at Volkswagen's Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden have been chosen: the start-ups Smart City System from Nuremberg, LoyalGo from Dortmund, Tretbox from Berlin and Ekoio from Leipzig were declared winners on Thursday evening following a pitch competition at the factory.
May
23rd

GMSA union sees 600 jobs gone by July

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South Africa's National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has said up to 600 workers at General Motors SA are set to lose their jobs by July, out of a total of 1,500.
May
23rd

NDRC approves JAC/VW China joint venture

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The authorities in Beijing have approved an electric vehicle JV between Volkswagen and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC Motors).
May
23rd

Lamborghini to build paint plant for the Urus SUV at Sant’Agata Bolognese site

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VW subsidiary Lamborghini has announced the planned construction of a new paint plant.
May
23rd

Ford’s leadership reboot brings focus on Europe

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Ford's replacement of CEO Mark Fields with turnaround specialist Jim Hackett has put its European operations under scrutiny, with industry watchers speculating whether the company will exit the region like its rival, GM.
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