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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

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Buick’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology made its debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. The most up-to-date connected services will be provided through over-the-air updates. V2X technology has a crucial role to play in improving safety and reducing traffic congestion. Past work on V2X in China.

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Volkswagen and JAC launch new JV for electric cars for mass market in China; 1st vehicle in 2018

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In the presence of Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Berlin, Volkswagen signed a joint venture agreement with the Chinese automaker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC). It is planned that the new joint venture with JAC should produce its first jointly developed electric vehicle in 2018.

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BMW to begin testing BMW M Hybrid V8 with P66/3 engine

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The combustion engine is based on the DTM unit used in the BMW M4 DTM in 2017 and 2018. The normally-aspirated P66/1 eight-cylinder engine used in the 2017 and 2018 seasons in the BMW M4 DTM was the one that got the nod. The two drive components were connected in the car for the first time at the end of June.

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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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billion, in line with financial charge taken for this purpose in third-quarter, 2018. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ wholly owned subsidiary FCA US LLC has agreed with with the U.S. The affected vehicles will also qualify for an extended warranty in connection with the software update. The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8

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Groupe PSA and FCA agree to merge; 4th largest OEM by volume, 3rd by revenue

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. million vehicles, with revenues of nearly €170 billion (US$189 billion), recurring operating profit of more than €11 billion (US$12 billion) and an operating profit margin of 6.6%, all on a simple aggregated basis of 2018 results. and Peugeot S.A. The combined company will have annual unit sales of 8.7

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Audi unveils 2nd battery-electric Audi concept in Shanghai; production in 2019; 3-motor “e-quattro” drive

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The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. With a modular design, the battery is in principle also suitable for other automobile concepts. miles) (NEDC). miles) in the NEDC.

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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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Krebs stressed that the Volkswagen Group aims to become a leader in e-mobility by 2018. Lars Menge, General Manager of Product Strategy, Volkswagen of America, noted that Volkswagen has expanded its diesel leadership position in the US market, selling 72% of all light-duty diesel vehicles in 2013.

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