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• Trump says NAFTA deal may come 'fairly soon' but U.S. in no rush

  05-04-2018 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump said the United States may reach a deal soon on a revamped NAFTA while playing down expectations the announcement will come next week at a regional summit in Peru.
  
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• Kia wants to keep Stinger fresh with frequent variants

  05-04-2018 22:55
  
  Filed under:Kia,Sedan,PerformanceKia is apparently feeling confident enough in the early sales figures of its new Stinger sedan to be mulling ideas for future variants of its GT-inspired fastback. The brand's North American product planner tells AutoGuide it wants to keep the nameplate's lineup fresh with frequent updates and additions.Continue reading Kia wants to keep Stinger fresh with frequent variants Kia wants to keep Stinger fresh with frequent variants originally appeared on Autoblog on
  
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• Another charge, plea deal in UAW-FCA scandal

  05-04-2018 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  A former UAW official pleaded guilty for his role in the widening, multimillion-dollar corruption scandal involving a joint training center between the union and Fiat Chrysler.
  
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• Longtime GM economist Mustafa Mohatarem plans to retire

  05-04-2018 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Longtime chief economist at General Motors, Mustafa Mohatarem, has announced his retirement and is succeeded by Elaine Buckberg, who assumed her new duties April 1.
  
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• Tesla shares surge past $300 again

  05-04-2018 21:57
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricIn recent days and weeks, Tesla shares have seen some of their lowest prices in since they first surpassed $300 a year ago. Ahead of the announcement of the company's first-quarter production figures, amidst a Moody's downgrade, the price took a hit. The news of a fatal Autopilot crash in a Model X didn't help. Neither did the continuing and increasing tensions over a possible trade war between the U.S. and China, which has the potential to be particularly burdens
  
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• Lamborghini Aventador SV Jota spied with Huracan Performante styling

  05-04-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Lamborghini,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceThe Lamborghini Aventador S is Sant'Agata's current king. It's 6.5-liter V12 churns out 730 horsepower and 509 pound feet of torque. It has a top speed of more than 200 mph. Its looks put anything to come out of Wayne Enterprises to shame in the best possible way. Still, as shown with the Lamborghini Huracan Performante, there's always room for more. Just take a look at these new spy shots of the upcoming Aventador SV Jota.C
  
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• 2018 Corolla Buyer's Guide: What you need to know about this compact sedan

  05-04-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Toyota,SedanWhen it comes to long-running nameplates, the Toyota Corolla has few peers. It was first introduced as part of a wave of imported Japanese economy cars in the U.S. in 1968. While peers like the Datsun 411 and Honda N600 didn't last as long, contemporary successors like the Nissan Sentra and Honda Civic are serious competition for the venerable Corolla.Continue reading 2018 Corolla Buyer's Guide: What you need to know about this compact sedan 2018 Corolla Buyer's Guide: Wh
  
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• Dwayne Johnson finally understands Vin Diesel, but still harbors 'ill will'

  05-04-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,PerformanceApparently, Vin Diesel is still a #CandyAss. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, The Rock had this to say about Diesel, with whom he costars in several movies from the Fast and Furious franchise: "Vin and I had a few discussions, including an important face-to-face in my trailer ... And what I came to realize is that we have a fundamental difference in philosophies on how we approach moviemaking and collaborating."Continue reading Dwayne Johnson
  
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• Racism suit filed against Connecticut dealership

  05-04-2018 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  A former employee sued Lee Partyka Chevrolet in Connecticut, alleging the general manager fired him for complaining about a hostile work environment based on race.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro with Iron Duke 4-cylinder power

  05-04-2018 20:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceThe Z-28 Camaro in 1984 came with a 5.0-liter V8 making a respectable 190 horsepower. Buyers who went with the base four-cylinder engine, however, got just 92 Iron Duke horses. Few did. Here's a very rare Iron Duke Camaro in a Central Valley self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro with Iron Duke 4-cylinder power Junkyard Gem: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro with Iron Duke 4-cylinder power originally appeared on Autoblog on
  
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• New York Auto Show, Tesla Model 3, Alpina B7 | Autoblog Podcast #535

  05-04-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,New York Auto Show,BMW,Jaguar,Tesla,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Sedan,Wagon,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceOn this week's Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Associate Editor Reese Counts and Senior Editor of Green John Snyder. We talk about the New York Auto Show and its highlights. We also discuss some of the cars we've had in the office including the Jaguar XF S Sportbrake and BMW Alpina B7. And of course, we'll help choose a new vehicle for a li
  
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• PSA warns against Chinese 'Trojan Horse'

  05-04-2018 19:14
  A top European carmaker could be brought "to its knees" by carbon dioxide emissions fines, allowing a Chinese buyer to step in with its own electric vehicle technology, PSA Group's chief executive has said, according to a media report.
  
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• The dealer destination fee: what is it, and should you pay it?

  05-04-2018 19:01
  
  Filed under:Car BuyingLooking at the line-item breakdown of what it actually costs to buy a car can sometimes be stressful. Cars are already expensive, and then there are hundreds of dollars in individual fees tacked on. Let's cover one that seems suspiciously simple: the destination fee.Continue reading The dealer destination fee: what is it, and should you pay it? The dealer destination fee: what is it, and should you pay it? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:01:00 EDT.Ple
  
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• German owned plants may be hit by US-China tariff spat

  05-04-2018 18:53
  The escalating tariff tensions between the US and China may hit production of German SUVs made in the US South and shipped to China with exports by Tesla and Ford also vulnerable, a media report said.
  
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• Mahindra USPS mail truck prototype spied testing

  05-04-2018 18:41
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Minivan/VanWe've already posted a few spy shots of different companies' ideas for the new United States Postal Service mail truck. One of the six companies that were awarded prototype-building contracts is the Indian Mahindra, which is eager to gain a foothold in the U.S. no matter what the niche. Now, Mahindra's mail truck prototype has been spied testing on Ohio roads.Continue reading Mahindra USPS mail truck prototype spied testing Mahindra USPS mail truck prototype spi
  
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• ANALYSIS - XC60 D5 and future Volvos

  05-04-2018 18:29
  Volvo Cars has an XL sized hit on its hands with the new XC60. In the first three months of 2018, deliveries reached 38,241 units, making this the company's best seller ahead of the XC90 and helping VCC to set a fresh record for worldwide sales in Q1.
  
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• 2019 Jaguar I-Pace First Drive Review | A taste of Jag's EV crossover

  05-04-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Jaguar,First Drives,Crossover,Electric,LuxuryThis is literally our first drive of the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric crossover. It lasted about 2 minutes and occurred on a tiny autocross in a frigid parking lot in New Jersey, but if we're to split hairs, it is indeed the first time we've piloted this revolutionary EV SUV-ish vehicle from a company better known for barking exhausts and slinky sport coupes.Continue reading 2019 Jaguar I-Pace First Drive Review | A taste of Jag's EV
  
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• BMW monthly subscription service: Now we know how much it'll cost

  05-04-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:BMW,LuxuryBMW has officially launched its new vehicle subscription service, becoming the latest automaker to embrace the more flexible alternative to traditional leasing. It's called Access by BMW, and it'll offer a selection of vehicles in two tiers via a new mobile app or dedicated website.Continue reading BMW monthly subscription service: Now we know how much it'll cost BMW monthly subscription service: Now we know how much it'll cost originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Apr
  
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• TVR forms a Le Mans partnership and returns to racing

  05-04-2018 17:20
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingThe legendary British sportscar maker TVR hasn't been involved in motorsport for quite a while, as a decade ago it was unclear whether it would even be making cars in the future. But an upheaval is taking place under new management, and now TVR is returning to racing as it partners with Rebellion Racing from Switzerland.Continue reading TVR forms a Le Mans partnership and returns to racing TVR forms a Le Mans partnership and returns to racing originally appeared on
  
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• Best new cars for 2020 and beyond

  05-04-2018 17:15
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-04-08 12:00
  Here are the best cars set to arrive on the automotive scene in 2020 and beyond...Before you know it 2020 will be upon us, and along with the hods of people questioning where the last decade went, there will be a host of new cars. From the humble Vauxhall Corsa to the hotly anticipated Polestar 2, you can rest assured that there will be plenty to get excited about.
  Any new exhilarating cars Auto Express uncovers which are set to arrive next decade will be added to t
  
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• Best cars for 2020 and beyond

  05-04-2018 17:15
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-04-08 12:00
  Here are the best cars set to arrive on the automotive scene in 2020 and beyond...Before you know it 2020 will be upon us, and along with the hods of people questioning where the last decade went, there will be a host of new cars. From the humble Vauxhall Corsa to the hotly anticipated Polestar 2, you can rest assured that there will be plenty to get excited about.
  Any new exhilarating cars Auto Express uncovers which are set to arrive next decade will be added to t
  
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• 2019 VW Jetta base price goes down; here's the rest of the pricing

  05-04-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Sedan,BudgetContinue reading 2019 VW Jetta base price goes down; here's the rest of the pricing 2019 VW Jetta base price goes down; here's the rest of the pricing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• German car market down 3.4% in March

  05-04-2018 16:34
  KBA data shows that the German car market declined by 3.4% in March to stand at 347,433 units. Two fewer sales days in the month accounted for the decline and the market for the first three months was up 4% on the same period last year at 878,611 units.
  
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• The best cars for less than £10 per day

  05-04-2018 16:28
  
  2018-04-05 15:45
  We name our PCP picks in a dozen classes that’ll set you back less than £10 per dayWhat can you get for a tenner these days? Well, if you’re prepared to use this as your daily budget – the amount some people spend on their lunch – then you will be able to afford the monthly payments on the best new cars in the business.
  Welcome to our list of the finest vehicles you can buy for less than £10 a day. We’ve rounded up the best Personal Cont
  
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• PSA creates EV business unit

  05-04-2018 16:22
  PSA Group has created a business unit (BU) dedicated to electric vehicles to, it said, "respond to the challenges of the energy transition and to build an efficient and coherent offering of electric mobility solutions".
  
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• Watch dump truck with raised trailer smack bridge at highway speed

  05-04-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Safety,TruckWhat happens when a raised dump trailer full of canola seed collides with a bridge in the rain at highway speeds? Watch to find out.Continue reading Watch dump truck with raised trailer smack bridge at highway speed Watch dump truck with raised trailer smack bridge at highway speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alfa Romeo reportedly developing a Giulia-based coupe

  05-04-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Alfa Romeo,Coupe,PerformanceMuch like classic, rear-wheel-drive Alfa Romeo saloons, the Giulia might gain a coupe counterpart. The possible Alfa Romeo coupe wouldn't just be a cruiser, as it's rumored to get a fantastical-sounding 641 horsepower output.Continue reading Alfa Romeo reportedly developing a Giulia-based coupe Alfa Romeo reportedly developing a Giulia-based coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of fee
  
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• Motorcyclist rides underside of SUV out of T-bone crash

  05-04-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Motorcycle,SUVQuick reflexes and a bit of luck can make a big difference in an accident, especially when you're a motorcyclist caught between a car and an SUV. This hair-raising helmet-cam video is evidence of that. YouTube user Malik Elizee walked away from a close call when a Chevy Camaro T-boned a Toyota RAV4 directly in his path.Continue reading Motorcyclist rides underside of SUV out of T-bone crash Motorcyclist rides underside of SUV out of T-bone crash originally a
  
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• FCA announces plan for Magneti Marelli spin-off

  05-04-2018 15:09
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced it is to develop and implement a plan to separate the Magneti Marelli business from FCA and to distribute shares of a new holding company for Magneti Marelli to the shareholders of FCA.
  
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• New MINI Cooper S Convertible 2018 facelift review

  05-04-2018 14:59
  
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  Image 1 of 24 5 Apr, 2018 2:00pmJames Batchelor
  Agile chassis and updated tech mean the MINI Cooper S Convertible holds onto much of the charm of its fixed-roof sibling MINI’s round of rejuvenating updates for its hatchback models have also found their way onto the Convertible version. For 2018, the MINI drop-top gets a tweaked look and new tech, as well as more ways to personalise it than ever before.
  Like the Hatch, the Convertible’s facelift is a subtle one. At the f
  
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• MINI Cooper S Convertible 2018 review

  05-04-2018 14:59
  
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  Image 1 of 24 5 Apr, 2018 2:00pmJames Batchelor
  The MINI Cooper S Convertible holds onto the charm of its fixed-roof sibling, but the extra power of the S hasn't brought lots more funMINI’s round of rejuvenating updates for its hatchback models have also found their way onto the Convertible version. For 2018, the MINI drop-top gets a tweaked look and new tech, as well as more ways to personalise it than ever before.
  Like the Hatch, the Convertible’s facelift is a subtle
  
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• As it did with Ferrari, Fiat Chrysler spinning off Magneti Marelli

  05-04-2018 14:35
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.,Chrysler,Fiat,Parts and AccessoriesFiat Chrysler said on Thursday its board had tasked management to proceed with spinning off Magneti Marelli and distributing shares in a new holding for the 99-year old parts business to FCA investors.Continue reading As it did with Ferrari, Fiat Chrysler spinning off Magneti Marelli As it did with Ferrari, Fiat Chrysler spinning off Magneti Marelli originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:35:00 EDT.Please see
  
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• Fiat Chrysler confirms plan to spin off Magneti Marelli

  05-04-2018 14:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler will spin off its Magneti Marelli parts business by the end of this year or early next year. The long expected move will help strengthen its capital position, the automaker said.
  
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• German carmakers caught in crossfire of U.S.-China trade tensions

  05-04-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,LuxuryGerman carmakers BMW and Daimler are under increasing pressure to diversify production of their sports utility vehicles (SUVs) outside of the United States as a result of Washington's growing trade tensions with China. Beijing's proposed 25 percent tax on U.S. car factory exports will hit nearly 270,000 vehicles, with German carmakers accounting for $7 billion of the $11 billion total.Continue reading German carmakers caught in crossfire o
  
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• American Center for Mobility opening in Michigan touted as crucial for autonomous future

  05-04-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The American Center for Mobility, a crucial test ground in Michigan for autonomous vehicle technology, held its formal grand opening amid questions about the future safety of self-driving vehicles.
  
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• HBPO breaks ground for new front-end module plant in Germany

  05-04-2018 13:45
  HBPO, which develops, designs, assembles and delivers complex front-end modules, has broken ground for its new plant in Vaihingen/Enz ahead of a production start in autumn 2018.
  
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• Denso to integrate its metal press-worked parts subsidiaries

  05-04-2018 13:44
  Denso Corporation said from 1 July 2018 it would integrate the management of two group companies: Denso Preas Corporation and Denso Kiko, both of which manufacture metal press-worked parts.
  
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• Ricardo to collaborate with Enable in Japan

  05-04-2018 13:42
  Ricardo is to collaborate with Enable on testing and calibration in Japan.
  
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• Axalta opens new coatings plant in India

  05-04-2018 13:42
  Axalta a global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, opened its new coating manufacturing plant at Savli, Vadodara in Gujarat, India.
  
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• Tariffs may end Chinese car imports before they really start

  05-04-2018 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  A small-but-growing number of Chinese-assembled cars making their way to the United States could be under threat as the Trump administration looks to slap a 25 percent duty on imported goods.
  
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• Parking on the pavement could soon get you a £70 fine

  05-04-2018 13:05
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-04-05 12:15
  Rest of the country could join London in making it illegal to park on pavementsParking on the pavement could soon get you a £70 fine, following news the Department for Transport (DfT) is considering a review of current legislation.
  While Londoners have been prohibited from parking on the kerb since 1974, the rest of the country had been allowed to do so.
  Rule 244 of the Highway Code currently states that drivers “must not” park on the pavement in
  
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• UK new car market takes a diesel hit

  05-04-2018 12:59
  The UK new car market was down 15.7% in March with diesel car sales down by a hefty 37.2%, continuing the trend of rapidly declining diesel share, according to SMMT data. Diesel share in March was down to 32.4% versus 43.5% in March of last year.
  
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• Millbrook acquires Revolutionary Engineering

  05-04-2018 12:59
  Millbrook on 3 April acquired Revolutionary Engineering, a test service and equipment provider headquartered in the US, with presence in China and Germany.
  
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• Claimed world first platform enables the test and training of autonomous vehicles in simulation

  05-04-2018 12:04
  UK based driving simulation company, rFpro, has launched the world's first commercially available platform to train and develop autonomous vehicles in simulation. Using a digital environment to accurately represent the real world, the technology enables vehicle manufacturers to test their systems in every scenario imaginable.
  
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• Daimler will discuss China cooperation with Geely's Li Shufu

  05-04-2018 11:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler is willing to discuss possible cooperation in China with Geely Chairman Li Shufu, who took a nearly 10 percent share in the German automaker in February, CEO Dieter Zetsche said.
  
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• Sporty VW T-Roc R-Line and Tiguan Allspace R-Line models join the range

  05-04-2018 11:10
  
  James Brodie2018-04-05 10:30
  Two sportier looking Volkswagen SUVs have arrived on sale in the UK in the shape of the T-Roc and Tiguan Allspace R-Line modelsVolkswagen has extended both the T-Roc and Tiguan Allspace line-ups in the UK with the introduction of sporty looking R-Line trim cars. Both are on sale now.
  Four new variants are available for the T-Roc – the firm’s smallest and newest SUV. A 148bhp 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DSG a
  
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• U.S.-China trade war could hurt German automakers more than Detroit

  05-04-2018 08:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  China's threat to retaliate against United States tariffs by imposing an additional 25 percent fee on American car imports would have a bigger impact on Germany's Daimler and BMW than on Detroit, according to analysts.
  
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• Trump plans to soften NAFTA demand on regional car content, report says

  05-04-2018 04:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration has softened a key NAFTA demand for more North American content in car manufacturing, three people familiar with the talks told Bloomberg.
  
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• Biggest losers among automakers if trade war really happens

  05-04-2018 01:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,BMW,Ford,Mercedes-Benz,TeslaEscalating trade tensions between the United States and China, if the tariffs threatened by both sides are actually implemented, stand to hurt some automakers more than others.Continue reading Biggest losers among automakers if trade war really happens Biggest losers among automakers if trade war really happens originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Apr 2018 19:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Ema
  
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