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Daimler pinches euros to pay for EVs

"This company is going to change fundamentally," says CEO Ola Källenius. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/32BwnLq via IFTTT

VW's smaller Atlas to take on the segment big boys

The 2020 Atlas Cross Sport, arriving in dealerships this month, gives VW a two-row crossover to take on segment heavyweights such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Edge. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3anbSF3 via IFTTT

Coronavirus is a major wake-up call for U.S. auto industry

China offers colossal market opportunities and unmatched industrial scale. But it is not the place to put all of your eggs. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3abF8OT via IFTTT

Safety tension boils over at hearing on Autopilot

In the case of a deadly Tesla crash, lack of cooperation by the automaker and state and federal transportation agencies has brought simmering tensions to the boiling point. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/39cQyBY via IFTTT

In era of tight new-car margins, retailers dream up ways to free up cash

New-car margins don't pay the bills anymore. So what is a dealer to do? "Think about everything else ... new, used, F&I, parts and service," says Thomas England of DHG Dealerships. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2ToE03J via IFTTT

VW proposes 35% dividend increase after profit surges

VW Group said operating profit for 2019 rose 22 percent to 17 billion euros ($18.5 billion), helped by strong sales of higher-margin vehicles including utility vehicles.  from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2TBvuyv via IFTTT

Hyundai wins $5 million from importer in parts case

The Korean automaker and its American subsidiary prevailed in a federal lawsuit against a Miami company accused of selling knock-off parts in the U.S. under the Hyundai name. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3cqZcPg via IFTTT

As Geneva goes dark, automakers improvise to unveil latest models

BMW and Mercedes-Benz will use live-streaming to present the BMW Concept i4 and a revamped Mercedes E-class respectively. Ferrari does not plan to arrange alternative events, and Fiat Chrysler said it had no plan B. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2Vv0LWk via IFTTT

Axing of Geneva car show forces manufacturers to rethink car launches

BMW and Mercedes-Benz said they would use live-streaming to present the BMW Concept i4 and a revamped Mercedes E-class respectively. Ferrari does not plan to arrange alternative events, and Fiat Chrysler said it had no plan B. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2T8300g via IFTTT

German prosecutors widen probe into Porsche diesel engineers

The number of suspects in the investigation into diesel engine manipulation rose by four to seven current and former Porsche employees, the Stuttgart prosecutor's office said. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/38bSdWN via IFTTT

VW reaches $912 million deal with German consumer group over diesel scandal

The announcement follows an earlier attempt to reach a settlement that failed this month after the automaker objected to fee demands by lawyers representing the consumer groups. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2T7kbPl via IFTTT

VW reaches deal with German consumer group over diesel scandal

The announcement follows an earlier attempt to reach a settlement that failed this month after the automaker objected to fee demands by lawyers representing the consumer groups. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3clYSBp via IFTTT

Japan minister flying to Lebanon to make case for Ghosn's return

Japan's deputy justice minister is expected to meet with Lebanese Justice Minister Albert Serhan on Monday. The two countries do not have an extradition treaty. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/387Spqn via IFTTT

Hyundai halts work at Korean plant after worker tests positive for coronavirus

The automaker did not say when production would resume at the factory, which builds the Palisade, Tucson, Santa Fe and Genesis GV80 crossovers.  from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/32xYElY via IFTTT

Geneva auto show canceled after Swiss government bans mass events

The Geneva show will not take place this year amid the spread of the coronavirus. The event, which was due to start next week, will not be postponed to a later date, the show's organizers said. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2PwT8ut via IFTTT

FCA to drop shift at Ontario minivan plant

FCA, aligning volume with demand as Dodge Grand Caravan output is discontinued in late May, said the longtime minivan factory will switch to a "traditional two-shift operation" starting June 29, resulting in 1,500 layoffs. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2TmqZYj via IFTTT

Canadian EV startup ElectraMeccanica plans U.S. assembly plant, technical center

The British Columbia-based automaker says it has narrowed its search to seven states and that the planned U.S. facility is expected to employ up to 200 people. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/397RCqz via IFTTT

Geneva show attendance dwindles as virus woes spread

As auto companies cut back on the number of executives attending the annual trade fair because of health concerns, the show's organizer said it is awaiting official guidance on whether public events should be canceled. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2Toprx1 via IFTTT

Ford takes electric scooter unit for a spin outside U.S.

Ford, which acquired Spin in 2018 for an undisclosed sum, wants to help the scooter company engage with city governments and understand the environment in markets it wants to enter. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2Tjk95T via IFTTT

2020 Mazda CX-3

The Mazda CX-3 remains one of the more enjoyable compact-crossover SUVs to drive, thanks in part to its good seating position and well-tuned suspension. While this sporty crossover SUV exudes good quality, it comes up short in back-seat room. Nevertheless, with standard Apple CarPlay and a significantly improved safety suite, the Mazda CX-3 has more to offer in 2020.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/2uEmMqG via IFTTT

Tesla’s China registrations plummet as holiday, virus deter buyers

While Tesla had bucked the trend in China’s waning electric-car market in the previous two months, the January drop shows the U.S. brand isn’t immune to the challenges the industry is facing. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2vcIWkd via IFTTT

Aston Martin's finance boss to leave as losses deepen

The automaker predicted a decline in first-half revenue and said the market launch of its crucial DBX SUV was subject to any impact on the supply chain from the coronavirus outbreak. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2Vsovug via IFTTT

Denso could halt some production at Spanish plant on coronavirus shortages

Many parts needed to build cars in Spain are produced in China and if the coronavirus outbreak continues to hit supplies, automakers' production lines may be halted, according the boss of Denso's auto electronics components plant in Malaga. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2w7Q2GA via IFTTT

2020 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas is a spacious and user-friendly 3-row midsize-crossover SUV. Designed and developed especially for the North American market, it comes with many considerate touches, along with 17 cup holders. The competition, however, becomes tougher and tougher with the Honda Pilot, new-for-2020 Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, Chevy Traverse, Hyundai Palisade and (a particular favorite of ours) the Kia Telluride.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/2PrHDok via IFTTT

2020 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas is a spacious and user-friendly 3-row midsize-crossover SUV. Designed and developed especially for the North American market, it comes with many considerate touches, along with 17 cup holders. The competition, however, becomes tougher and tougher with the Honda Pilot, new-for-2020 Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, Chevy Traverse, Hyundai Palisade and (a particular favorite of ours) the Kia Telluride.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/2PrHDok via IFTTT