BMW logistics get boost from U.S. grant

A $25 million U.S. transportation grant supporting the expansion of an inland port for containers will directly benefit logistics operations at BMW in South Carolina and other manufacturers in the region.

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2019 Rising Star nominations sought

Automotive News Europe needs your help to identify the Rising Stars in the European automotive industry. The award honors executives with a pan-European profile who have driven change, fostered innovation and made courageous decisions.

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UK sales fall 3% in Nov. on Brexit, diesel uncertainty

Volvo, Dacia, Seat and Toyota had a good month in a UK market whose overall sales fell 3 percent. Audi, Nissan, Hyundai and Ford suffered steep sales declines.

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Land Rover gears up for Defender launch in 2020

Land Rover will likely reveal its new Defender model next year ahead of sales in 2020. The SUV will be built in five-door and three-door versions, mirroring the original off-road vehicle.

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MG will sell first EV in Europe

MG has introduced its first EV, an electric variant of the MG ZS small crossover, and plans to sell it in Europe as well as China.

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VW Group gets big WLTP hit as German sales fall 10%

German sales fell 10 percent in November as automakers, including VW Group's Porsche and Audi brands, continue to adapt to the new WLTP emissions testing regime.

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Still absorbing WLTP change, Italy sales fall 6%

Registrations in Italy declined 6 percent in November, according to figures published by the nation's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

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Still absorbing hit from WLTP, Italy sales dip 6%

Registrations in Italy declined 6 percent in November, according to figures published by the nation's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

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Ghosn may have benefited from Nissan's weak governance

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn had near-total say over how much he was paid, which may have led to his arrest for alleged financial misconduct.

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JLR weakness drives owner Tata Motors' deeper into junk-rating

SandP Global Ratings lowered the credit rating of Tata Motors and its Jaguar Land Rover unit deeper into junk on Tuesday, citing weaker-than-expected profitability at JLR.

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VW says it might use Ford manufacturing capacity in U.S.

Volkswagen might use Ford's U.S. plants to build cars, VW CEO Herbert Diess said. VW is also considering building a second car plant in the U.S., he said.

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VW's planned departure from combustion engines becomes clear

Volkswagen Group expects the era of the combustion car to fade away after it rolls out its next-generation gasoline and diesel cars beginning in 2026.

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White House seeks more German auto production in U.S.

The White House is looking to whittle down a $30 billion automotive trade deficit with Germany with increased production in the U.S., Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said ahead of a meeting with automakers in Washington.

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Nissan fails to choose new chairman to replace Ghosn

Nissan's independent board members failed to nominate a successor to Carlos Ghosn as chairman in the wake of his arrest and dismissal for alleged financial misconduct, reports said.

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BMW in talks with rivals over joining its self-driving consortium

BMW is in talks with at least two peers about joining its automated-driving group and expects to announce new members in the next three to four months.

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Nissan fails to choose new chairman to replace Ghosn

Nissan's independent board members failed to nominate a successor to Carlos Ghosn as chairman in the wake of his arrest and dismissal for alleged financial misconduct, Kyodo News reported.

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Audi will invest nearly $16 billion in e-mobility, self-driving cars

"This planning round bears a clear signature: We are taking a very systematic approach to electric mobility and will be much more focused in future," Audi's interim CEO, Bram Schot, said.

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Audi will invest nearly $16 billion in e-mobility, self-driving cars

Audi said it plans to invest nearly $16 billion in e-mobility and self-driving cars through 2023.

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Nissan to choose new chairman to replace Ghosn

Nissan has rejected Renault's external candidates for a new chairman at the Japanese automaker to replace Carlos Ghosn, Bloomberg reported. Nissan's choice will indicate the direction the Renault-Nissan alliance will take.

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BMW faces trade, cost headwinds of at least $1.1 billion in 2019

BMW expects headwinds from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with China as well as higher commodity prices and foreign exchange swings to weigh on earnings next year by at least 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion).

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