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Automotive

Bentley Drops Bentayga Diesel in Europe

Volkswagen AG’s Bentley unit has discontinued the diesel option for its Bentayga crossover vehicle in Europe after two years.

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Automotive

Daimler, Renault-Nissan Eye More Joint Projects

The Renault-Nissan alliance and Daimler AG are evaluating ways to expand the partnership they launched in 2010.

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regulations

PSA Suspends Development Work on Diesels

PSA Group has ruled out further development work on diesels, pending clarity about future demand for such engines.

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economics

Aston Martin Launches IPO at £19 Per Share

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. launched its initial public offering today at a share price of £19 ($22), which values the iconic British carmaker at £4.3 billion ($5 billion).

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Hyundai-Kia Targets Record 1 Million Sales in Europe

Hyundai Motor Co. and its Kia Motors affiliate expect to achieve record sales in Europe of at least 1 million units this year.

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hybrid

Renault Trims Diesel Offerings

Renault SA will replace many of its diesel models with cars powered by gasoline-electric hybrid systems over the next several years.

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regulations

BMW Scoffs at EU’s Emission Target for Carbon Dioxide

The European Union’s plan to slash allowable carbon dioxide emissions from cars 45% by 2030 is “dreaming,” declares BMW AG CEO Harald Krueger.

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Tesla’s Quarterly Output Jumps 50%

Tesla Inc. reports it assembled 80,100 electric cars in the third quarter, up 50% from its record high for the previous three-month period.

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economics

China’s GAC May Pause U.S. Intro Because of Trade War

China’s Guangzhou Automotive Group appears likely to delay plans to debut its first vehicle in the U.S. next year because of the Trump administration’s new 25% import tariff on Chinese cars.

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Bimmer 3 Series Gets More Tech, New Look

BMW AG says its goal in developing the redesigned 3 Series sedan was for the car to be the “sportiest sedan” in its segment and raise the bar on driving dynamics.

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