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Audi Unveils Sporty EV
4/19/2017Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit took the wraps off the e-tron Sportback concept vehicle this week at the Shanghai auto show.
Future Genesis Models to Get Downsized Headlights
4/19/2017Hyundai Motor Co.’s upscale Genesis unit plans to use smaller headlights in future vehicles to reflect the move toward autonomous driving.
Shanghai’s Cheapest Car License Plate Bid: $13,000!
4/19/2017This month Shanghai’s monthly license plate bidding system distributed 12,200 plates to private car owners at an average price of 89,900 yuan ($13,000), the Shanghai Daily reports.
BMW Predicts 10% Sales Growth in China
4/19/2017BMW AG expects its group sales in China this year will expand 10%—the same as the country’s passenger car market and about twice the pace of the global car market overall.
PSA Retunes China Strategy
4/19/2017PSA Group needs a “new business model” in China that focuses on significant cost cuts and a wave of new SUV/crossover vehicles to help revive sales, according to CEO Carlos Tavares.
Poll: Consumers Like Driver Aids but Question Full Automation
4/19/2017Drivers are becoming increasingly distrustful of fully automated cars, according to J.D. Power’s annual U.S. Tech Choice Study.
Ford Re-ups Shelby Mustang for 2018, Adds Colors
4/19/2017Ford Motor Co. has extended the life of the high-output Shelby GT350 Mustang sports coupe and track-only GT350R through the 2018 model year.
Cadillac Says Luxury Models Will Outpace China’s Car Market
4/18/2017General Motors Co.’s Cadillac unit expects China’s demand for luxury cars will continue to outshine the country’s overall automotive market this year, Bloomberg News reports.
Toyota to Test Fuel Cell Cars in China
4/18/2017Toyota Motor Corp. says it will begin China tests of its fuel cell-powered Mirai sedan in October.
Volvo, Autoliv Ramp Up JV
4/18/2017Volvo Car Corp. and Autoliv Inc. on Tuesday officially launched their newly formed Zenuity joint venture company.