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BMW Group extends aluminum recycling to Dingolfing press shop

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BMW’s press shop in Dingolfing—the largest of the BMW Group worldwide—is the first in which all aluminum sheet waste is separated and recycled to make it reusable for industry. The BMW Group has invested around €6.5 Aluminum recycling at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing. automotive plant.

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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation and the MS&AD Insurance Group’s Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., have jointly developed Japan’s first driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance. The service is scheduled to go on sale on 15 January 2018, while insurance liability is scheduled to commence in April 2018. Background.

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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). —Matthias Müller, CEO of the Volkswagen Group. 11 brands of the Volkswagen Group are represented in China.

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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

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill would take effect 1 July 2018. Maryland is one of nine states that has adopted California’s ZEV Mandate.

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Porsche and electric hypercar maker Rimac to set up JV incorporating Bugatti

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The Volkswagen Group’s Porsche and Croatian hyper-EV developer Rimac have agreed to set up a joint venture that incorporates Bugatti—another Volkswagen Group brand that is moving to the control of Porsche. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. Today is a good day for Bugatti and Rimac, Porsche and also for the Volkswagen Group.

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AutoCanada says used-vehicle area has ‘wide-open runway’ to develop

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Worn-vehicle gross sales enlargement has been a key effort for Antony and the Edmonton-based dealership staff’s control group since taking on management of AutoCanada just about 5 years in the past, and one the corporate has made substantial headway on. In 2018, the corporate offered 0.62 dealerships.

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BMW Group extends JV contract with Brilliance to 2040, increases stake to 75%; €3B investment in plants

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The BMW Group and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. The extended contract is valid for 22 years (from 2018 to 2040). Furthermore, the BMW Group intends to increase its stake in BBA from 50% to 75% and both partners have today signed a corresponding agreement. We are consistently following our growth strategy for China.

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