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FCA in talks to forge extensive ties with Renault, report says

25 May 2019 21:38 - Autonews

Fiat Chrysler is in advanced discussions to forge extensive ties with Renault, the Financial Times reported, citing multiple people informed on the talks. An agreement might ultimately lead FCA to join the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance in the future, the newspaper reported. ...

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Volvo CEO calls possible U.S-Europe trade war 'worrying'

25 May 2019 13:50 - Autonews

President Trump's decision to delay imposing tariffs on European's car industry comes as a welcome relief to automakers, but Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson says the potential of a trade war between the two global power players is "worrying." ...

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Renault’s Senard says 'serenity' needed in Nissan alliance talks

25 May 2019 13:39 - Autonews

Talk about fusion or shareholding changes between Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi was “reopened a bit dramatically and wasn’t necessary,” Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said. “It’s been spoken about a lot recently and made people frightened. We all have our sensitivities.” ...

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Mazda's next-gen engine may signal U.S. pricing strategy

25 May 2019 06:00 - Autonews

Mazda's Skyactiv-X roll out in Japan foreshadows how the high-tech offering is playing into the carmaker's global strategy to lift its brand image and pricing power. ...

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How rising depreciation will affect the used-vehicle market

25 May 2019 06:00 - Autonews

Last year's depreciation rates were relatively low thanks to several factors that simply can't last forever. The rate is expected to grow this year, which will affect the used-vehicle market. ...

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GM defense unit gets new leaders, stays quiet on plans

25 May 2019 06:00 - Autonews

GM has remained in stealth mode a year and a half after re-establishing its defense unit. What is known is that the new leadership team will be responsible for launching several hydrogen fuel cell-powered products. ...

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Nissan eyes $41 million crash test operation near Detroit

24 May 2019 20:54 - Autonews

Nissan is in the "final stages of internal review" for the potential project at its North American technical center in Farmington Hills, Mich., a spokesman said,.  ...

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BMW joins electric scooter market

24 May 2019 17:36 - Autonews

BMW has joined Volkswagen in launching an electric scooter. The 799-euro ($890) scooter is similar to those offered by sharing services Bird Rides and LimeBike. ...

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Daimler's new CEO touts green strategy

24 May 2019 15:29 - Autonews

Daimler's new boss Ola Källenius posted a brief internal audio message via social media in which he called on employees to support a new strategy to fully decarbonize its core automobile fleet over the next 20 years. ...

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VW will focus on early adopters for first ID3 electric cars

24 May 2019 12:54 - Autonews

VW's long lead time for the ID3 will be used to learn from customers why they want to buy the car and how VW can improve its marketing to prepare the "right product for the right people at the right time," a VW executive said. ...

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