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Daimler Opens First EV Charging Station in Jakarta
Daimler AG has unveiled its first Indonesian charging station for electric cars ahead of its introduction of electrified models there in 2019.
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California Ponders Hike in EV Subsidies
California is considering a move to boost its sales incentives on electric vehicles to $4,500 from the current $2,500, Bloomberg News reports.
Read MoreChevy Blazer to Start at $30,000
General Motors Co. will base-price its all-new Chevrolet Blazer midsize crossover vehicle at $30,000 when the vehicle arrives at U.S. dealerships in January.
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White House Ready to Move on Without Canada on NAFTA Update
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says the Trump administration is prepared ignore Canada and move ahead with a U.S.-Mexico update for NAFTA.
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PSA Names Leclercq to Head Citroen Design
Pierre Leclercq, most recently design chief for Kia Motors Corp., will take over as head of design for PSA Group’s Citroen group on Nov. 1.
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Tesla Making Its Own Car Carriers to Ease Supply Bottlenecks
CEO Elon Musk says Tesla Inc. has begun building its own car carrier trailers to help solve its U.S. distribution problems.
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BMW, Citing Sales and Cost Challenges, Lowers Guidance
BMW AG has reduced its profit forecast for 2018, citing regulatory issues, warranty costs, spending on future mobility and the impact of uncertain trade conflicts.
Read MoreBMW Appoints New “M” Boss
Markus Flasch has been named chairman of BMW AG’s “M” performance division, effective Oct 1.
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Hyundai Wins DOE Grant to Develop “Mixed-Mode” Engine
Hyundai Motor Co. has received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Energy to continue development of its “mixed-mode” engine technology, which combines attributes of diesel and gasoline systems.
Read MoreVisteon Cockpit Tech Debuts in Mercedes A-Class
Visteon Corp. is introducing its SmartCore cockpit domain controller in the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class small car currently being launched in global markets.
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