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US Senate panel expands probe into BMW use of parts from banned Chinese supplier – ET Auto

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The chair of the Senate Finance Committee said on Monday he was expanding its probe into German automaker BMW ‘s use of electronic components from a banned Chinese supplier. “Is BMW certain that it is not currently importing vehicles containing components produced by JWD? imported vehicles.

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BMW imported 8,000 vehicles into US with parts from banned Chinese supplier says Senate report – ET Auto

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The report said BMW “appears to have stopped (imports) only after the committee repeatedly asked detailed questions to Lear and Lear’s OEM customers, including BMW, about their relationship with JWD.” BMW Group said in an email it had “taken steps to halt the importation of affected products.”

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Battery maker Blue Solutions plans 2 bn euro gigafactory in France – ET Auto

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Blue Solutions’ planned gigafactory would be located in eastern France, close to both French and German automakers, and start production in 2030, Bouveret said in an interview. The company is also holding talks on more deals after signing one with BMW last year to develop a battery for EVs, he said.

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Used car mkt sees price surge, SUV demand – ET Auto

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Compact SUVs have become top draws, and in the luxury space specific models like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi Q3, and BMW X1 Series are particularly popular, said Niraj Singh , founder and CEO of Spinny. What is also helping is easy availability of finance. Typically, second hand car finance comes at a higher cost of 11.4-15%

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Were told that the agreement includes nods of acceptance from the likes of Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Eon, Vattenfall, EDF, Npower, Endesa and Enel, and while theres no time frame for when itll be introduced, were pretty stoked to hear that at least something has been decided upon. In a word, no.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Merc wants the electric smart to perform badly, to have a short range and little power, so that it dosent eat up other products in the lineup. I really would love to get a 120D coupe BMW u cant beat 0-60 of 7.5 Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. and 49 mpg.

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