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Magna JV begins production of dual-clutch transmissions in Wuhan, China

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The plant is manufacturing the GETRAG 6DCT150, a third-generation dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with a new compact gear design that was developed jointly by the JV partners.

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Daimler plans new engine plant in Poland

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First site of Mercedes-Benz Cars in Poland to be set up in in Jawor with a planned investment of 500 million euros.

Kumho targets US market, opens all-new tyre plant with 4 million units capacity in Georgia

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State-of-the-art facility to produce 4 million tyres per annum and will supply nearby major car manufacturers as well ...

Tesla Model S to get a new 75kWh battery pack

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar05 May 2016

Recently updated electric five-door gets a new mid-range battery pack, in addition to tweaks inside and out.

Google and FCA tie up for autonomous Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan

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Google expands self-driving test program with the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan.

Nissan effects management changes in Europe

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Top-level changes in Product Planning and the LCV business unit aimed at accelerating growth in Europe.

Volvo Cars posts first quarter operating profit of SEK3.1 billion

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Global sales rise 11.9% to 120,591 units on the back of growing demand in Europe, Asia and the US; new XC90 SUV prime ...

Ford debuts world’s first mobile aero-acoustic wind tunnel

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Patent-pending tunnel can produce wind speeds up to 128kph, then be broken down and reassembled in just hours at any a...

Nissan to launch Kicks crossover first in Latin America

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar04 May 2016

The Kicks will be sold first in Latin America before entering other global markets; Nissan yet to confirm if it will b...

New Ferrari CEO confirms LaFerrari Spider for production

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar03 May 2016

Newly appointed Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne says potential customers have already been approached; model could go ar...