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- City Choking on Cars Hopes Commuters Will Return to Two Wheels – New York Times: Mr. Burden told officials in 1994 that bikes were a “victim of unplanned car … In the decades since, China has claimed the title of world’s biggest automobile market. … “Private cars in Beijing are the most capricious and free,” he said.
- Ford to build second plant in Thailand – Just-auto: Ford has announced plans to build a second vehicle assembly plant in Rayong, Thailand, as it looks to double output in the country to 300,000 units per year.
- Honda Set to Reveal Civic Coupe in L.A. – Detroit Bureau: The new 2016 Honda Civic sedan is just rolling into US showrooms but Honda is already set to debut the next model in line, the Honda Civic Coupe.
- Shell and Gordon Murray reveal details of 100mpg city car – Autocar: Autocar has enhanced this Project M technical drawing to show the outline of the new car Shell partners with Gordon Murray and engine expert Geo Technology for new city car concept, which aims to inspire fresh ideas on simple, global cars
- German car regulator widens emissions probe to 23 brands – Reuters: … Mitsubishi Mitsubishi ASX Nissan Nissan Navara Peugeot Peugeot 308 Renault Dacia engine type SD Renault Renault Kadjar Toyota Toyota Auris…
- GM Dedicates New Wind Tunnel to Boost Fuel Economy – Detroit Bureau: GM is readying a new $30 million wind tunnel for testing scale models to help meet tougher future fuel economy standards.
- BMW targets annual motorcycle sales of 200000 by 2020 – Reuters: So far this year BMW has sold 120,000 motorcycles and sold 123,000 last year, earning revenue of 1.7 billion euros in 2014.
- VW diesel scandal clobbers Porsche profit and forecast – Just-auto: Porsche Automobil Holding SE booked group profit of EUR1.19bn euro for the period from 1 January to 30 September 2015 compared with EUR2.50bn a year ago.
- Germany Cites Signs of More Elevated Diesel Pollution in Probe – Bloomberg: Germany’s diesel pollution probe in the wake of the Volkswagen AG cheating scandal has found signs of elevated emissions in some cars, authorities…
- Radical BMW research vehicle revealed in patent images – Autocar: This Autocar image shows how the final vehicle design could look Aerodynamic hybrid BMW research vehicle could point towards future models from the firm’s i brand
- BMW group sales rise 4 percent in October – Reuters: BMW Group vehicle sales rose 4 percent in October to a record high for the month thanks to continued growth in its three…
- China October vehicle sales up 11.8 pct – industry association – Reuters: A government tax cut on cars with small engines appears to be driving a rebound in the world’s largest auto market, which was at risk of contracting…
- 2016 Infiniti Q60 spied – Autocar: The production version of the new Infiniti Q60 coupe has been spotted testing, ahead of a planned launch in late 2016. A concept version of the Q60…
- China Auto Sales Gain Most in 10 Months After Tax Cut – Bloomberg: Passenger-vehicle sales rose at the fastest pace in 10 months after the government cut a tax on purchases, benefiting carmakers like Great Wall Motor…
- $1.8 Million Hypercar Unveiled at Dubai Motor Show – Bloomberg: … just under 250mph (402kph) and only 25 will be made each year. Bloomberg spoke to CEO Ralph R. Debbas about what makes this car so special.
- Takata crisis hands rival Autoliv chance to go big in Japan – Automotive News: Sweden’s Autoliv could capitalize on the crisis engulfing its rival Takata by finally extending its global leadership to the one major auto hub it has been unable to dominate — Japan.
- Ford on pace to sell 1 million EcoBoosts in US – Detroitnews: Ford in 2014 invested in the Lima Engine Plant to build a six-cylinder EcoBoost engine. The turbocharged engine debuted in 2009.
- Uber in South Korea tie-up with Hyundai – FT: Uber has partnered with South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group in a bid to keep alive its troubled business in the country, where it has been hit by…
- Nissan Plans to Double South Africa Output With New Pickup Model – Bloomberg: Nissan Motor Co. plans to build a new model of pickup at its South African plant starting in 2018 and will increase production from the facility as the…
- BYD Falls After Flagging Uncertainty Over Share Sale Approval – Bloomberg: BYD Co. fell for a second day in Hong Kong trading, heading for its lowest close in more than a month, after disclosing that regulatory approval is…
- Finali Mondiali 2015: Ferrari unveils new cars at Mugello Circuit – Ibtimes: In addition to the 488 GTB race cars, the new F12 tdf was also unveiled in the event,…
