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China eyes petrol car ban, boosting electric vehicles
China is gearing up to ban petrol and diesel cars, a move that would boost electric vehicles and shake up the world's biggest car market in a country that is plagued by pollution.
The plan would follow decisions by France and Britain to outlaw the sale of such cars and vans from 2040 to clamp down on harmful emissions.
Announcing the new Oyster 835 and Oyster 895
Invictus Yacht continues to innovate and announces the world premier of the new Hardtop version of the top of the gamma 370 GT at the next Cannes Yachting Festival from September 12 to 17.
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Volkswagen, local partners recall 1.82 mln vehicles in China
German car giant Volkswagen and its two Chinese joint-ventures will recall 1.82 million vehicles in China, the country's top consumer watchdog said Sept. 4, in a new setback for the scandal-hit company.
Toyota and Mazda Link Up to Build USD 1.6B U.S. Plant, Develop Electric Cars
Toyota Motor Corp and Mazda Motor Corp plan to build a .6 billion U.S. assembly plant, the two said on Friday, as part of an alliance that will also see the Japanese automakers jointly develop electric vehicle technologies, reported Reuters.
Toyota, Mazda announce tie-up over electric vehicles, US factory
Japanese auto giant Toyota and smaller rival Mazda said on Aug. 4 that they agreed a capital tie-up to focus on joint development of electric vehicles, while building a $1.6 billion factory in the United States which will create up to 4,000 jobs.
The move comes as the automotive industry is faced with a major shift towards greener transport and greater use of information technology.
Peugeot Finally Acquired Opel and Vauxhall
The French automaker Peugeot-Citroen completed the acquisition of the European assets of the US giant General Motors, including the German Opel and British Vauxhall, reported Associated Press.
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Two People are in Custody for an Attack of a Man and his Pregnant Girlfriend on Trakia Highway
Two brothers aged 57 and 59 year old are arrested for assaulting a 31-year-old man and his pregnant 20-year-old girlfriend, police said on Wednesday. A report of the incident was filed at 9.00 am. Reports Mediapool.
France to end sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040
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France has announced it will end the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles in less than 25 years. The country plans to meet its targets under the Paris climate accord, new Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot announced Thursday.
"We are announcing the end of the sale of gasoline and diesel cars by 2040," he said.
Ford to import Focus small car from China for first time
Ford Motor Co. will export vehicles from China to the U.S. for the first time starting in 2019.
Ford said on June 20 it plans to move production of its Ford Focus small car from the U.S. to China, where it already makes the Focus for Chinese buyers.
Sales of small cars have dropped sharply in the U.S. and companies are seeking to cut costs making them.
Audi emissions scandal erupts after Germany says it detects new cheating
Audi's emissions scandal flared up again on June 1 after the German government accused the carmaker of cheating emissions tests with its top-end models, the first time Audi has been accused of such wrongdoing in its home country.