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Ford Puts Graphene to Work on New Models
Ford Motor Co. will begin using small amounts of graphene in upcoming vehicles to improve strength and other performance characteristics.
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Keogh to Head VW Operations in U.S.
Volkswagen AG has named Scott Keogh to become president and CEO of its North American operations, including the VW brand, on Nov. 1.
Read MoreMercedes Readies Fuel Cell-Powered SUV
Daimler AG plans to begin leasing fuel cell-powered versions of its GLC crossover vehicle to fleet operators in Germany early next year.
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Volvo, Nvidia Ink Deal for Automated Vehicle Processors
Nvidia Corp. has agreed to supply its latest Drive AGX Xavier autonomous vehicle technology to Volvo Car Corp.
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EPA Ordered to Waive U.S. Curbs on E15 Ethanol Fuel
As expected, President Donald Trump has eased restrictions on selling gasoline that contains 15% corn-based ethanol, a move championed by Midwest farm states.
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Ford’s Stock Price Slides to 6-Year Low
Ford Motor Co.’s common stock closed at $8.95 per share on Tuesday, marking the first time the price fell below $9 since August 2012.
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NHTSA Discounts Tesla’s “Safest Car” Claim for Model 3
Tesla Inc. has no basis for describing its Model 3 electric car is the “safest car ever built,” says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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PSA to Drop 3 Car Models from Opel Lineup
PSA Group says it will phase out three Opel small cars—the Adam and Karl minicars and Cascada compact convertible—next year.
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Ex-Delphi CEO Butterworth to Head Melrose Powertrain Unit
Liam Butterworth, who quit as CEO of Delphi Technologies plc last week, will take over as CEO of automotive operations for U.K.-based Melrose Industries plc in early November.
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VW Brand Sales Drop 18%
Global sales by Volkswagen Group’s VW brand shrank 18% in September, mainly because of Europe’s changeover to a new emission certification system.
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