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• Cadillac XT6 three-row crossover spied hours after de Nysschen ousted

  18-04-2018 23:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Cadillac,Crossover,LuxuryBig news today from GM's luxury brand. Cadillac ousted Johan de Nysschen after four years at the helm. It's unclear exactly what let to his departure, but slumping sales and a lack of crossovers surely influenced GM's decision. Cadillac currently has one crossover and one SUV on sale. The Cadillac XT5 will soon be joined by the smaller XT4. New spy shots show that the new three-row Cadillac XT6 will soon join the lineup.Continue readin
  
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• The Humdinga drives on water or land

  18-04-2018 23:42
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoHumdinga is an amphibious truck that transitions from land to water or back again in only 5 seconds. Biggs Amphibians created Humdinga to respond quickly to emergency situations or for recreational use. Humdinga isn't the only amphibious vehicle at out there, but it's sure one cool looking vehicle to ride. Learn more at gibbsamphibians.comTranscript: Own the land and the sea with this truck. Humdinga is an amphibious truck that can transition from
  
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• Johan de Nysschen riffs, quips

  18-04-2018 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Johan de Nysschen, the ousted head of Cadillac who helped Volkswagen AG's Audi brand achieve U.S. prominence a decade ago and later steered Infiniti, has been one of the auto industry's most outspoken executives.
  
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• 2019 BMW Z4 spied with the top down and interior mostly uncovered

  18-04-2018 22:10
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceThe weather must be getting nice in Germany, because BMW is testing Z4 prototypes at the Nürburgring with the top down. And we're not sure if it's the nice weather or something else, but BMW has also become more lax with interior camouflage. This particular prototype hardly had anything covered, allowing us to see the production-ready interior.Continue reading 2019 BMW Z4 spied with the top down and interior mostly uncovered 2019 BMW
  
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• Tesla faces workplace safety probe at Calif. plant

  18-04-2018 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health opened a new investigation into Tesla following a report about worker protections at the company's plant in Fremont, Calif.
  
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• Tesla's key statistic in Autopilot defense comes under scrutiny

  18-04-2018 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's ardent defense of its Autopilot system is getting heat from safety advocates who question a key data point the company has been citing to plead its case.
  
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• Senate votes to kill rule against discriminatory auto lending

  18-04-2018 21:25
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.,Government/Legal,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Used Car BuyingThe U.S. Senate on Wednesday invalidated Obama-era guidance aimed at preventing auto lenders from charging borrowers higher rates based on factors such as race or national origin. The Senate voted 51 to 47 to disapprove the guidance, which was issued in 2013 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and regarded by critics as an overstep of the agency's powers.Continue reading Senate votes to kill rule
  
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• Senate kills rule against discriminatory auto lending practices

  18-04-2018 21:25
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.,Government/Legal,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Used Car BuyingThe U.S. Senate on Wednesday invalidated Obama-era guidance aimed at preventing auto lenders from charging borrowers higher rates based on factors such as race or national origin. The Senate voted 51 to 47 to disapprove the guidance, which was issued in 2013 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and regarded by critics as an overstep of the agency's powers.Continue reading Senate kills rule against
  
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• Ford revives Mustang Cobra Jet for 50th anniversary

  18-04-2018 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automaker said the new Cobra Jet will be the fastest Mustang to ever come from the factory, with a quarter-mile time of about 8.5 seconds and a top speed of more than 150 mph.
  
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• Chevrolet owners can pay for gas without leaving their cars

  18-04-2018 21:05
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Infotainment,TechnologyChevrolet will introduce a new technology feature that will allow drivers to pay for gas at the pump from inside their vehicles without having to swipe a credit card or use their smartphone.Continue reading Chevrolet owners can pay for gas without leaving their cars Chevrolet owners can pay for gas without leaving their cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  E
  
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• Buick Velite 6 to come in PHEV, electric versions for China

  18-04-2018 20:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Beijing Motor Show,Buick,Hatchback,Electric,Hybrid,LuxuryIn addition to the all-electric Enspire crossover concept revealed this week ahead of the Beijing auto show, Buick is adding a new production variant to its Velite series of electrified vehicles for China. It's called the Velite 6, a plug-in hybrid that will launch this year in Buick's largest market, with a full-electric version, shown in the lead photo above at right, coming later.Continue reading Buick Velite 6 to come
  
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• Porsche 911 Turbo spied lapping the Nurburgring

  18-04-2018 19:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Porsche,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceAlthough it seems like we're seeing a new variant of the Porsche 911 every month, the current generation is nearing its end. The 991 debuted in 2011 with the updated 991.2 model stepping in for the 2017 model year. We've seen photos of the new 992 model for a while, but this new batch of the 911 Turbo out on the Nürburgring might give us our best look yet.Continue reading Porsche 911 Turbo spied lapping the Nurburgring Pors
  
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• Maryland sends recall reminders to 40,000 drivers

  18-04-2018 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Under a new initiative, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has reminded 40,000 motorists that their vehicles have been recalled for safety defects and should be taken to a franchised dealership to be fixed at no charge.
  
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• New Jaguar XE and XF 300 Sport revealed

  18-04-2018 18:36
  
  Richard Ingram2018-04-19 09:15
  Special edition models headline 2019 model year updates for XE and XF ranges, alongside infotainment upgrades and new trimJaguar has unveiled a pair of special edition models to mark the 2019 model year updates for its XE and XF ranges. The Jaguar XE and XF 300 Sport are available to order now, with first deliveries due next month.
  In addition to the new special editions, Jaguar has fitted every XE and XF with the larger 10-inch Touch Pro infotainment system, as we
  
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• Steve Carlisle replaces Johan de Nysschen as head of Cadillac

  18-04-2018 18:35
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Cadillac,GM,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,LuxuryJohan de Nysschen, a longtime automotive industry executive, is out the door at Cadillac after four years at the helm of GM's flagship luxury brand. Steve Carlisle will replace de Nysschen as General Motors senior vice president and president, Cadillac. Carlilse previously served as president and managing director of GM Canada.Continue reading Steve Carlisle replaces Johan de Nysschen as head of CadillacSteve Carlisle repl
  
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• GM seeks faster Cadillac revival, parts with de Nysschen

  18-04-2018 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM, seeking an accelerated revival at its flagship luxury brand, appointed Steve Carlisle president of Cadillac, replacing Johan de Nysschen, who will leave the automaker.
  
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• Skoda Kamiq SUV sketches released ahead of Beijing debut

  18-04-2018 18:32
  
  John McIlroy2018-04-18 17:30
  China-only Skoda Kamiq SUV seen for the first time ahead of its debut at the Beijing Motor ShowThis is the first glimpse of the Skoda Kamiq, a China-only SUV that will make its public debut at the forthcoming Beijing Motor Show.
  A series of sketches of the car show that it carries well-established Skoda SUV design cues, including a prominent, wide front grille, subtle surfacing on the bonnet that’s tied into the badge position, and a single, sharp line along th
  
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• New 2018 Skoda Kamiq SUV for China revealed ahead of Beijing show

  18-04-2018 18:32
  
  John McIlroy2018-04-23 15:50
  Skoda hits the Chinese market with a new entry-level Kamiq crossover, but we won't get it here in EuropeSkoda has revealed a new China-only SUV ahead of the Beijing Motor Show, which sits below both the Kodiaq and Karoq. 
  Called the Kamiq, the SUV won't come to Europe. Instead, European Skoda buyers will have to wait until next year for a SEAT Arona rivalling entry from the Czech brand, previewed at the Geneva Motor Show in March by the Vision X concept.
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• GM offers in-dash fuel payments in 3-city pilot program

  18-04-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The feature is being piloted in roughly 1 million Chevrolet vehicles at select Shell stations in the Detroit, Seattle and Houston metropolitan areas.
  
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• Tesla aims for high output after shutdown

  18-04-2018 18:26
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk has told employees - who must take leave or do other work in and around the plants, if available - the reason for the Model 3 production shutdown in Fremont and Gigafactory 1 is to prepare to increase production, a media report said.
  
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• VW EV unit to install chargers at Walmart

  18-04-2018 17:39
  Electrify America, an entity created by Volkswagen to spend US$800m on zero emissions infrastructure in California and $2bn country-wide as part of an agreement following 'dieselgate, has announced it will install electric vehicle chargers at more than 100 Walmart locations across 34 states by June 2019.
  
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• Ken Block finally reveals his new Ford Escort RS Cosworth

  18-04-2018 17:11
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Design/Style,Motorsports,Ford,Coupe,Performance,RacingLast fall, Ken Block teased his next big project, a custom rally-spec Ford Escort RS Cosworth. This isn't just some 25-year-old economy car. The Escort RS Cosworth was a fully homologated rally machine. Block's is one of just a few thousand that were ever built. This isn't just some show car either. Block plans to race it in several rally series around the world. The Escort RS Cosworth will also star in "GymkhanaTEN" s
  
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• Bullitt Mustang joins other American icons on National Mall in D.C.

  18-04-2018 17:05
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Ford,Coupe,ClassicsContinue reading Bullitt Mustang joins other American icons on National Mall in D.C. Bullitt Mustang joins other American icons on National Mall in D.C. originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber focuses on India for new investment and growth

  18-04-2018 17:03
  Ridehail company Uber is focusing its Asia region investments in India where it sees future growth for its services, reports say.
  
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• CDK Global buys Progressus Media

  18-04-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  CDK Global has acquired Progressus Media, provider of mobile advertising services for dealerships and automotive marketing companies, for an undisclosed amount -- a move that bolsters the software giant's advertising business.
  
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• Volkswagen's Electrify America to install EV chargers at Walmart stores in 34 states

  18-04-2018 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen unit Electrify America will install electric vehicle charging stations at more than 100 Walmart store locations in 34 states by mid-2019 as part of Electrify's plans to bolster charging infrastructure across the country.
  
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• Nissan is working on a custom Patrol overland off-roader

  18-04-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Nissan,SUV,Off-RoadNissan is following up on last-year's expedition-ready Titan Basecamp pickup with yet another expedition-ready vehicle. This time the company is going with its Nissan Patrol full-size SUV and it looks pretty sweet. From the renderings, it looks like it's getting a number of off-road staples such as big steel bumpers, a substantial suspension lift, big tires, lots of auxiliary lights and a winch. It also has gas cans, traction boards, and a rooftop tent.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 production to run 24 hours, trying to overshoot June goal

  18-04-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricTesla will attempt to ramp up production to 6,000 Model 3 cars per week by the end of June to reach its weekly goal of 5,000 and allow for a margin of error, Electrek reported, citing a letter to employees from Chief Executive Elon Musk.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 production to run 24 hours, trying to overshoot June goal Tesla Model 3 production to run 24 hours, trying to overshoot June goal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18
  
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• German prosecutors eye Porsche staff over emissions manipulations

  18-04-2018 15:28
  German prosecutors are investigating current and former employees of Porsche, including a management board member, as part of their inquiries into emissions manipulations, Reuters reported.
  
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• Ford expanding Transit ride sharing

  18-04-2018 15:28
  Ford is expanding a medical transport service as it attempts to build new ride services based around the Transit commercial van.
  
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• Valeo Turkey looks to localisation, stresses competitive need

  18-04-2018 15:19
  Valeo Turkey says it is seeking to up its ratio of domestic suppliers to drive localisation, but cautions against wages rising too fast and eroding the country's attraction for overseas companies.
  
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• Aston Martin DBS, Superleggera names resurrected for a new ‘Super GT’

  18-04-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,Luxury,PerformanceAston Martin has announced it's bringing back the time-honored DBS name. Originally used in the 1967-1972 GT car, the name was briefly resurrected for a DB9-related model made from 2008 to 2012, and then put back on the shelf.Continue reading Aston Martin DBS, Superleggera names resurrected for a new ‘Super GT’ Aston Martin DBS, Superleggera names resurrected for a new ‘Super GT’ originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Apr 201
  
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• 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Quick Spin Review | Deserving of a clean slate

  18-04-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Mitsubishi,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUVThe 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is named after a sport compact coupe, which was iconic to some and a sad reminder of its brand's slide into irrelevance to most others. That "Eclipse" is now attached to a compact SUV will likely cheese off the former and cause the latter to sarcastically mutter, "Yup, that seems about right." Mitsubishi's marketers would say it shares the old Eclipse's "reputation for driving dynamics and technology." Do with that
  
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• Ford builds a new Cobra Jet Mustang for its 50th anniversary

  18-04-2018 14:34
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,RacingThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet, and naturally Ford is building a short run of modern-day Cobra Jet drag cars to celebrate. It's going to build 68 of them (get it?) in either red or white. It's also claimed to be the quickest factory Mustang yet with a quarter-mile time in the mid-8-second range and a trap speed of over 150 mph. Technically, the 2016 model was claimed to have an 8-second quarter-mile time as well, but presumably it
  
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• Mercedes-Maybach SUV concept: Vision Ultimate Luxury interior teased

  18-04-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Beijing Motor Show,Maybach,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Concept Cars,LuxuryMercedes-Maybach posted a teaser video of what it calls "the ultimate in luxury" last week, saying that the featured, yet-to-be-named vehicle would be presented in the Beijing Motor Show. Now there's a teaser sketch giving us a wider look of the concept's interior, as well as a name.Continue reading Mercedes-Maybach SUV concept: Vision Ultimate Luxury interior teasedMercedes-Maybach SUV concept: Vision Ultimate Luxury in
  
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• Next-gen Lexus ES teaser pic shows new contours, tweaked spindle grille

  18-04-2018 14:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  The next-generation Lexus ES sedan, which debuts at the Beijing auto show next week, will feature a more stylized body with a prominent version of the brand's polarizing spindle grille.
  
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• Global light vehicle market up 2.4% in Q1

  18-04-2018 14:16
  Analysis by LMC Automotive shows that the global light vehicle market grew 1.2% year-on-year in March. It was also up 2.4% in the first quarter.
  
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• New Ford EcoSport ST-Line 2018 review

  18-04-2018 14:11
  
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  Image 1 of 18 18 Apr, 2018 1:30pmSean Carson
  Does the addition of ST-Line trim and a more powerful EcoBoost engine turn the Ford EcoSport into a dynamic crossover? We find out...Where Ford’s rivals have triumphed with their compact crossovers, the Blue Oval’s offering – the EcoSport – hasn’t exactly been a success. This is the second facelift since it was launched in the UK in 2014 and it’s a more comprehensive round of updates as we’ve alr
  
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• Lexus shows the 2019 ES before Beijing debut

  18-04-2018 14:10
  
  Filed under:Beijing Motor Show,Lexus,Sedan,LuxuryAfter revealing the grille of the 2019 Lexus ES last week, Lexus posted a single photo of the whole shebang this morning. Only two sentences accompanied the image: "The all-new ES springs from a reimagined luxury equation. Engaging design, athletic performance, and renowned refinement transform Lexus's most popular sedan." We could be forced to wait until the Beijing reveal on April 25 for substantial info on that transformation, but based on what
  
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• 2019 Lexus ES revealed before Beijing debut

  18-04-2018 14:10
  
  Filed under:Beijing Motor Show,Lexus,Sedan,LuxuryAfter revealing the grille of the 2019 Lexus ES last week, Lexus posted a single photo of the whole shebang this morning. Only two sentences accompanied the image: "The all-new ES springs from a reimagined luxury equation. Engaging design, athletic performance, and renowned refinement transform Lexus's most popular sedan." We could be forced to wait until the Beijing reveal on April 25 for substantial info on that transformation, but based on what
  
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• Next generation BMW iDrive car infotainment technology revealed

  18-04-2018 13:37
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-04-18 12:35
  New digital dials and gesture control features set to debut on new X5 SUV later this yearThe new BMW X5, due to be revealed later this year, will be the first car from BMW to receive the German brand’s updated iDrive infotainment system. Called BMW Operating System 7.0, it will eventually be rolled out across all new models.BMW’s iDrive infotainment system has long been considered the best in the industry due to its intuitive controls and responsiveness.
  
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• OVO launches vehicle-to-grid charger for Nissan Leaf

  18-04-2018 13:36
  
  Steve Fowler2018-04-18 12:35
  Smart OVO vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system could mean free charging for ownersEnergy supplier OVO has launched the world’s first bi-directional car charger, allowing EV owners to charge their cars and also feed power back into the grid, while getting paid for it. 
  The new wall-mounted 6kW vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger will work with OVO’s smart app-based VCharge platform to manage energy to and from the car. It’ll charge the car when energy is at i
  
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• OVO launches vehicle-to-grid charger for new Nissan Leaf

  18-04-2018 13:36
  
  Steve Fowler2018-04-18 12:35
  Smart OVO vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system could mean free charging for ownersEnergy supplier OVO has launched the world’s first bi-directional car charger, allowing EV owners to charge their cars and also feed power back into the grid, while getting paid for it. 
  The new wall-mounted 6kW vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger will work with OVO’s smart app-based VCharge platform to manage energy to and from the car.  It’ll charge the car when energy i
  
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• Nissan, Ford, Fiat among losers as European sales fall

  18-04-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan, Ford and Fiat saw their European sales decline steeply in March as industrywide registrations fell by 5 percent, hit by drops in three of the region's five biggest markets, Germany, the UK and Italy.
  
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• German prosecutors probe Porsche board member over emissions

  18-04-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  German prosecutors are investigating current and former employees of Porsche, including a management board member, as part of their inquiries into emissions manipulations.
  
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• Toyota Yaris GRMN vs Peugeot 208 GTi

  18-04-2018 13:21
  
  2018-04-18 14:30
  The limited edition Toyota Yaris GRMN has entered the hot hatch fray, but is it a match for the Peugeot 208 GTi?Britain has always been a haven for hot hatchbacks. Buyers here love the blend of hardcore performance and usability these models deliver – and none is arguably more hardcore than the new Toyota Yaris GRMN.
  Small, sporty cars like this are perfect for twisty British roads, and this limited-run hot hatch offers vital specs that highlight this. Never one to follow
  
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• Hella supplies new VW Touareg LED headlamps

  18-04-2018 13:09
  Hella has announced a supply deal with Volkswagen to supply LED Matrix headlights for the Touareg unveiled in China.
  
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• VW Group establishing software development centre in Lisbon

  18-04-2018 13:04
  The Volkswagen Group says it is further strengthening its international IT competence vt developing a software development centre for Volkswagen Group IT and MAN Truck and Bus AG - in Lisbon.
  
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• ABB to deploy high power EV chargers across the US

  18-04-2018 12:58
  ABB has been selected to supply its Terra HP charging stations as part of the biggest electric vehicle infrastructure project to date in the US.
  
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• Turkey looks to "new story" to entice foreign investment

  18-04-2018 12:09
  Turkey's automotive suppliers association says the country must devise a "new story" to convince overseas investors to set up operations
  
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