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Renault-FCA deal off; BMW and Jaguar plug in together; help for old Volvos: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

BMW teams up with Jaguar Land Rover on electric cars. Fiat Chrysler rescinds its offer to Renault. Karma spreads its dealer network. Fiat Chrysler pulled its offer for a merger with Renault after the French automaker's Japanese. And a hydrogen shortage is gripping Northern California fuel-cell drivers.

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Renault-FCA deal off; BMW and Jaguar plug in together; help for old Volvos: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

BMW teams up with Jaguar Land Rover on electric cars. Fiat Chrysler rescinds its offer to be bought by Renault. Karma spreads its dealer network. Fiat Chrysler pulled its offer for a merger with Renault after the French automaker's. And a hydrogen shortage is gripping Northern California fuel-cell drivers.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Mini Cooper S

The Truth About Cars

The "New Mini" first appeared in North American showrooms as a 2002 model, as part of the turn-of-the-century wave of retro-styled machinery that included the Volkswagen New Beetle , Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chevrolet HHR. liter turbocharged straight-four engine co-developed by Peugeot and BMW, replacing the supercharged Brazilian 1.6

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

As an & Automotive News & junkie, I loved talking about the car biz with these dealer principals. They may only own a Chrysler franchise but can talk at length about what& is going on at BMW and Toyota. These types like to volunteer to be& on manufacturer’s& dealer advisory boards.

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Transportation sector stakeholders launch Veloz in California to accelerate adoption of EVs

Green Car Congress

Veloz members include: Automakers, including GM, BMW Group, Honda, Nissan, Kia, Subaru, Daimler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ford. Others: AECOM, Uber, Lyft, California New Car Dealers Association, Center for Sustainable Energy, EDF Renewable Energy, Electric Power Research Institute, Hubject, PlugShare and Proterra.

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Report: Vehicle Supplies Are Climbing Back Up

The Truth About Cars

Having asked several car salesmen and visited numerous dealers myself this month, the big takeaway is that markdowns seem to be reserved on the big ticket items that aren’t selling like they used to. It was followed by Chrysler, Lincoln and Ram. It was followed by Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Land Rover, Cadillac, Kia, Porsche, Subaru and BMW.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

Green Car Congress

In order to develop a sustainable market for these vehicles, it is important that all stakeholders from government, automakers, dealers, fuel providers, charging manufacturers, and utilities alike work together to develop a comprehensive and sustained strategy for success. —Auto Alliance.

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