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Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report

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He also acknowledged the crucial role a new partner would play in bolstering the Italian auto industry. This level of output was last achieved in 2017. The post Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Upstream Security: cyber hacks could cost auto industry $24 billion within 5 years

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Cyber hacks might cost the auto industry roughly $24 billion within five years, according to a new study by Upstream Security , which specializes in cloud-based security protection. 42% of automotive cyber-security incidents involve back-end application servers. These are having a measurable impact on fraud and data privacy.

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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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The warning came as a new report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed that the fleet average CO 2 of newly registered cars rose for the first time in 2017, despite vehicles becoming ever more efficient. in 2017 to 119,821 units. of the overall new car market in 2017.

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Renault CEO calls for Auto European plan to protect against ‘onslaught of EVs from China’

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Renault CEO Luca de Meo released a 19-page open letter to Europe describing an auto European plan to protect against the ‘onslaught of electric vehicles (EV)’ coming from China.” Stellantis is another automaker seeking to strengthen its ties with China’s auto industry. Buoyed by its huge domestic market (8.5

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JSW Group wants to disrupt auto industry, to create ‘Maruti movement’ with new energy vehicles – Sajjan Jindal | Autocar Professional

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Like 40 years ago, 1984, when Maruti came into India, it changed the auto industry. In 2017, at the group level, JSW Group did build a team of experts but then somehow it didn’t happen. And then COVID hit and plans changed.

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More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19

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Honda transmission and engine plants in North America that serve Honda auto plants also will suspend production for the same time period. billion in direct spending in the state in Fiscal Year 2017 alone. Honda will suspend production for six days beginning 23 March, with current plans to return to production on 31 March.

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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While the hydrogen combustion engine technology is still in the early stages of conceptual development and experimentation (which started in 2017 and is not yet ready for commercialisation), Toyota’s experimental hydrogen-powered Corolla Sport is already delivering high performance at motorsport events in Japan with almost zero tailpipe emissions.

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