NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Clean-Gasoline Proposals Fuel Environmentalists’ Ire

The latest proposed controls “are paving the way for a future ‘petrolgate’ air-pollution scandal,” an environmental-advocacy group says of the European Commission rules under discussion.

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October 2016 U.S. LV Sales Thread: 17.8 Million SAAR Expected

(SUMMARY) U.S. automakers forecast to reach 17.82 million-unit monthly light-vehicle SAAR on 1.36 million deliveries.

Automakers Shuffle Q4 Output Plans

Juggling of fourth-quarter output plans nets 2,000-unit cut, but year still a record.

Ford Canada, Union Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract

The 4-year deal requires ratification by the 6,400 Ford workers belonging to the Unifor labor union, but Ford's promise to invest C$522 million in its Canadian facilities could be offset by retention of the 2-tier wage system for hourly workers.

Oz Scrutinizing Thai-Built Imports for Contaminants

Deputy Secretary Responsible for Biosecurity Lyn O’Connell says new imported cars can harbor seeds, dirt, soil, plant material or hitchhiking pests that can threaten Australia’s multibillion-dollar agricultural industry.

Europe Looks to Clinton as Possible Iran Dealmaker

European businesses are hoping a victory by Democrat Hillary Clinton over Republican Donald Trump next week will open the door to large-scale Western investments in Iran by building banks' confidence in lending to the country.

Upgraded Mileage Adds to Mustang’s U.K. Street Cred

The annual MPG Marathon saw the 5.0L V-8 Mustang Fastback achieve an average 30.5 mpg compared with its official homologated economy figure of 17.4 mpg. The marathon’s previous improvement record was 58.2% set in 2014.

China's Guangzhou Plans Stock Sale to Develop Green Cars

China's sixth-largest automaker by sales says proceeds from the stock sale would be earmarked for 10 projects, with about one-third going toward R&D into alternatives to gasoline engines and other technology.

SEAT Touts Ateca Compact SUV With 4-Day Test Drives

Under the latest initiative from the Volkswagen Group-owned Spanish brand, Ateca models will be made available through SEAT’s network of business centers in the U.K. until year’s end.

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