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- Renault To Recall 15K Vehicles For Emissions Tweak: France Energy Minister – Ibtimes: Renault plans to recall 15,000 vehicles after tests revealed that some its cars did not comply with French emission norms. Pictured: Carlos Ghosn…
- BMW will boost i3’s range – Automotive News: BMW says it plans to boost the range of its i3 electric car by about half. This summer, the lithium ion battery pack of the compact EV will be…
- GM buys ride-sharing company Sidecar’s assets to support Lyft alliance – Automotive News: GM is following up its $500 million bet on Lyft with another flashy, though far less costly, move to fortify itself against the rise of Uber Technologies
- Morgan to build hybrid and electric models from 2019 – Autocar: New PS6 million project will expand workforce and facilities to accommodate the latest technology
- Volkswagen Chief Expected to Survive Despite Disastrous US Visit – WSJ: That fueled speculation over the weekend that Volkswagen’s powerful … Bernd Osterloh, head of Volkswagen’s influential works council and a key…
- Proton developing new range of Euro6C engines – Just-auto: Malaysia’s first national car company Proton Holdings said it is investing MYR600m (US$136m) to develop a new generation of engines that meet stringent European emission standards.
- Renault plans engine software patch to cut diesel emissions – Reuters: French carmaker Renault will announce measures in March to reduce real-world emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollutants from its latest…
- ACEA says new emissions test urgently required – Just-auto: Europe’s Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) says new emissions testing is urgently required and that it “fully agrees” with the need for real-world evaluation.
- Renault to Recall More Than 15000 Cars on Emissions Issues – Bloomberg: “Renault has committed itself to recalling more than 15,000 vehicles to adjust their engines,” Royal said. Renault spokespeople didn’t immediately…
- Renault Plans 15800-Car Recall to Fix Faulty Pollution Filter – Bloomberg: Renault SA will recall 15,800 Captur SUVs to fix pollution-control systems and offer voluntary emissions-system updates for about 700,000 vehicles as…
- Renault to recall 15000 vehicles for emissions tweaks – minister – Reuters: “Renault has committed to recalling a certain number of vehicles, more than 15,000 vehicles, to check them and adjust them correctly so the filtration…
- BYD and Baidu Partner on Driverless Automobiles – Automotive News: According to Wang Chuanfu, President and Chairman of BYD, this Chinese domestic carmaker has been developing its self-driving technologies both…
- Datsun GO-Cross concept teased ahead of Auto Expo 2016 debut – Ibtimes: Nissan’s low-cost brand Datsun has started teasing its GO-Cross Concept before its debut at the upcoming Auto Expo 2016. The GO-Cross, which is…