DECEMBER 6, 2016

Experts Say China Advancing on All Automotive Fronts

Auto sales in China topped 24.5 million units in 2015 and will continue growing at a modest but steady clip in coming years, reaching more than 30 million annually in the next decade, panelists at the University of Michigan discussion say.

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2017 Wards 10 Best Engines: Falling in Love With 6-Cyl. Turbos

BMW and Ford each have two stout turbo-6s in the hunt this year, while Infiniti has one. All five are smooth, extremely refined, reasonably fuel-efficient and dishing up loads of horsepower and torque.

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Suzuki Spain Stays Course Amid Political Turmoil

Suzuki Motor Iberica General Manager Juan Lopez is heartened by the automaker’s share of the Spanish market, which is expected to finish the year at 0.54% compared with 0.35% in 2015 and could reach a projected 0.67% in 2017.

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U.K. Car-Rental Lobby Opposes Planned Tax Increase

Besides curtailing new-car sales, “If these reforms go through, the government will seriously damage its green agenda and its air-quality goals,” British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Assn. CEO Gerry Keaney says.

Canada LV Sales Hit November Record

After a couple of lackluster months, light-vehicle deliveries in Canada bounced back sharply to set a November record.

Toyota Raising Stakes in Hybrid Development

Faced with tightening emissions regulations globally, the automaker is adding to its hybrid-development staff as it looks to expand its gasoline-hybrid technology over the next five years.

Nissan's Infiniti Says Sales on Track for Record Year

Brand chief Roland Krueger said Infiniti's business around the world is gaining momentum chiefly from new models including the Q60 midsize sedan and QX30 compact crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV).

Daimler May Build EVs in China to Meet Tough Emissions Rules

The luxury German automaker reports selling 429,000 cars in the country so far this year up 28% year-on-year, and believes it could boost sales further by building more electric cars locally and adding battery production.

BMW Ordered to Pay A$77 Million in Australia Lending Case

The Australian Securities & Investment Commission says the German automaker will compensate at least 15,000 consumers who may have suffered financial distress because of loans granted by BMW Australia Finance.

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