NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Automakers Ponder Plan B as Trump Vows to Quit TPP

Reflecting Japanese automakers’ concerns about the president-elect’s opposition to the trade deal, a Mazda spokeswoman says, “Trump will not become president until into the New Year and we do not fully understand all his policies, so we are waiting to have a better grasp of the situation after he is inaugurated.”

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Shift to CVT Gearboxes Coming Up on 30th Anniversary

Other automakers and suppliers have followed Nissan’s lead, first with CVTs and then with dual-clutch transmissions and higher-gear automatics.

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VW Arteon to Replace Phaeton at Top of Lineup in 2017

The Arteon also introduces a new design language featuring radiator-grille bars extending into the 3-dimensional LED headlights, emphasizing a layout trying to achieve a visual roadside dominance.

Tight Squeeze in Parking Lots Bumps Up U.K. Mishaps

A study lists the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and BMW X5 among the vehicles longer and wider than the dimensions outlined by the U.K. government before the SUV boom.

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Faurecia, Germany's Borgward Form Chinese JV

The French supplier and the German automaker will jointly develop and manufacture a projected 400,000 seats annually by 2020 at a plant in Tianjin, China.

Nissan Option Will Offer Drivers Maintenance Alerts

Nissan's optional system will use a telematics-control unit giving the automaker and its dealer network access to information about the vehicle's diagnostics and location and alert the driver to required maintenance work.

Brazil's Ford to Pay $64 Million to Settle Rio Grande do Sul Claim

The local unit of Ford will pay almost 217 million reals ($63.8 million) to Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul after the parties reached a settlement regarding a lawsuit.

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