U.K. Plug-In Vehicles Sell at Record Pace in Q3

Go Ultra Low says growth is being driven by the rapidly expanding variety of PHEVs offered by manufacturers, their low running costs and the region’s continually improving charging infrastructure.

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Toyota’s Purpose-Built Taxi, Used EVs Are Hot Sellers, Wall Street Warms Up To Autos

North America Production Down 12.7% in September

Manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada pulled back production, while output in Mexico grew by double digits.

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Gas Gains, Diesels Decline at Renault Spain Plant

The plant’s mix of 70% diesel and 30% gasoline engines will shift to 50-50 as soon as six months from now, manager Anne-Catherine Brieux says.

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Nissan Stretches e-NV200 Electric Van’s Range 60%

“With its longer range and excellent cargo capacity, the new e-NV200 is the perfect last-mile delivery solution for urban deliveries and collections,” says Gareth Dunsmore, electric vehicle director-Nissan Europe.

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Ssangyong Abandons Plans for China Joint Venture

A Ssangyong spokesman says changes in laws governing foreign automakers’ investments and pending environmental regulations are factors, as is the impact of China’s ongoing boycott of Korean-made products and services.

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Licensing Transparency Defuses Legal IoT Landmines

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The intersection of two very different industries, automotive and telecom, amplified by many different patent holders, could result in a legal mess. If there’s one lesson to learn from the smartphone patent wars of the past, it’s a simple one: Don’t repeat history.

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London Slaps Older Vehicles With New Pollution Tax

It's the latest blow to diesel.

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