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BMW sees no need to shift Mini output after Brexit
BMW sees no need to shift Mini output after Brexit

LANDSHUT, Germany -- BMW Group production chief Oliver Zipse said there is no need to decide yet whether the Brexit vote is a reason to shift manufacturing of its Mini brand away from the UK to other locations in Europe.

Oct. 31 , 2016
Warming to lithium-ion, Toyota charges up its battery options
Warming to lithium-ion, Toyota charges up its battery options

Engineers at Toyota Motor Corp say they have tamed volatile lithium-ion battery technology, and can now safely pack more power at no significant extra cost, giving the Japanese automaker the option to enter the growing all-electric car market.

Oct. 31 , 2016
Interpret Li Shufu’s Empire Dream: Internationalization, Modularization and Youth
Interpret Li Shufu’s Empire Dream: Internationalization, Modularization and Youth

Geely’s fourth auto brand, LYNK & CO was officially launched in Berlin, showing a clear picture of Li Shufu’s auto empire dream.

Oct. 31 , 2016
Fiat Chrysler to reveal first Alfa Romeo SUV next month
Fiat Chrysler to reveal first Alfa Romeo SUV next month

Alfa Romeo, which Fiat Chrysler has been trying to reestablish as a top luxury brand in the U.S. based on its Italian heritage and style, will reveal its first-ever SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month.

Oct. 31 , 2016
Toyota Prius' Successor Might Get All-Electric Version
Toyota Prius' Successor Might Get All-Electric Version

Toyota has applied a strategy focused on hybrids for over a decade, with the Prius as the pioneer of the genre. Things might take a turn for electric power with its successor, as battery technology is evolving to a level well suited for this task.

Oct. 31 , 2016
BMW limits carbon fiber use to protect profits
BMW limits carbon fiber use to protect profits

BMW Group is limiting its use of costly carbon fiber and turning to cheaper lightweight materials such as aluminum and steel for its biggest-selling cars to keep profit margins high.

Oct. 31 , 2016