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- French government spokesman says aware of German concerns over Peugeot-Opel deal – Yahoo: German labor minister Andrea Nahles had said earlier on Wednesday that Germany was holding talks with GM and Peugeot to ensure that Opel’s…
- Toyota sees plug-in hybrids catching on faster than conventional hybrids – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp. displays the company’s Prius PHV Plug-in-Hybrid vehicle, also known as Prius Prime in the U.S., during an event to mark the …
- GM, PSA bosses try to sell Europe deal amid German, UK worries – Reuters: The bosses of General Motors and Peugeot maker PSA were racing on Wednesday to contain anger in Germany over their plans for PSA to buy GM’s European business Opel.
- Union demands Nissan-style assurances for Vauxhall UK plants – FT: Union leader Len McCluskey has called for Vauxhall to receive the same post-Brexit assurances of government support as Japan’s Nissan, following…
- Extreme Pagani Huayra Roadster gets 745bhp – Autocar: ‘Completely new’ drop-top hypercar shares the coupe’s Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V12 but weighs 80kg less
- Honda Enters Partnership with DRIVE, New Smart Mobility Innovation Center in Tel Aviv – Yahoo: To expand its in-market support of Israeli startups and entrepreneurs, Honda Silicon Valley Lab (HSVL) of Honda R&D…
- Opel CEO mulls making the automaker into a pure electric brand, report says – Automotive News: Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann has been working on a strategy to turn the automaker into an electric car only brand, German monthly…
- Germany working to ensure Opel plants remain open-labour minister – Reuters: The German government is holding talks with General Motors and Peugeot to ensure that Opel’s three plants in Germany remain open should the U.S. carmaker succeed in selling its European unit to the French company, Labour Minister Andrea Nahles said on Wednesday.
- ‘Chicken Tax’ Hangs Over Pickup Truck Makers in Nafta Debate – WSJ: While the Trump administration talks of new import tariffs, there is already one in place that would slam manufacturers of pickup trucks…
- PSA boss to meet top German officials over Opel plans – Reuters: The chief executive of Peugeot maker PSA Group, Carlos Tavares, plans to meet senior German officials in the near future to discuss the possible acquisition of General Motors’ European Opel division, the French carmaker said on Wednesday.
- GM CEO, President at Opel HQ for talks with management – Reuters: General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra and President Dan Ammann are at Opel’s headquarters in Ruesselsheim, Germany, Opel said on Wednesday.
- Britain raises concerns with GM over possible Vauxhall sale to France’s PSA – Reuters: LONDON Britain has contacted the president of General Motors (GM.N) to express concerns after the American firm opened talks to sell its European …
- Hyundai Ioniq EV tops US list as ‘greenest car’ – Yonhap: The Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicle has been named the greenest car in the United States, beating its global rivals the…
- Race for Home Power Storage Pits British Startup Against Tesla – Bloomberg: A U.K. energy-storage startup is aiming to take on Tesla Inc. in the competition to outfit homes with affordable back-up battery power. Powervault Ltd. is…
- Toyota to recall all 2800 Mirai fuel cell cars on the road – Reuters: REUTERS/Bobby Yip … To date, Toyota has sold about 2,840 Mirai cars in Japan, the United States and some markets in Europe, as well as the …
- Ford to build $200M testing complex in Allen Park – Detroitnews: Ford’s wind tunnel complex will be complete by the end of 2019
- Ford to invest $200 million in new wind tunnel – Freep: Ford said today it will invest $200 million to build a new wind tunnel in Dearborn, giving the automaker a new test facility that will help it design more…
- Hyundai connects soldiers with their families – Automotive News: In the latest new spot to top our weekly viral video charts, Hyundai connected three U.S. soldiers with their families.
- Ford To Construct New Rolling Road Wind Tunnel Near Michigan Headquarters – Forbes: Regardless of what transpires in the coming weeks and months as the new administration in Washington evaluates the fate of regulations, automakers…
- Ford preps $200M Mich. test center for wind tunnel, climatic chamber – Automotive News: Ford is investing $200 million in a new vehicle testing complex in Michigan that will include a wind tunnel and climatic chamber.
- China slows approvals for green energy car subsidies – Reuters: The logo of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) is seen during the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing, China, April 29, 2016. REUTERS/Damir …
- First batch of 120 Chinese SUVs sold out in S. Korea – Yonhap: The Kenbo 600, marketed as the S6 in China, is an SUV produced by BAIC Motor Corp., the passenger car-making unit of China’s state-owned BAIC…
- Peugeot Chief Shifts to Expansion Mode With Eye on Opel Deal – Bloomberg: s European operations, a step that would vault the builder of Peugeot and Citroen cars past Renault SA into the No. 2 spot among the region’s…
- Aston Martin AM-RB 001 to use Cosworth V12 and Ricardo gearbox – Autocar: