JULY 6, 2016

Citroen Infuses High Tech Into C3 Supermini Hatch

The B-segment 5-door, 5-seat hatchback features a forward-facing high-definition camera, dubbed ConnectedCAM Citroen, to share images and video footage on social media as well as gather evidence in accidents and other contentious incidents.

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Fiat 124 Spider a Fun Ride

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The automatic version is less than thrilling, but the manual-equipped drop-top 2-seater is a blast to drive, and with a base price of less than $25,000 it’s a relative bargain.

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'17 Fiat 124 Spider

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Fiat's new 124 Spider is based on Mazda MX-5 Miata, but only inside is that obvious. From the outside, the new roadster has its own unique look.

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JLR Opens Doors of SVO Tech Center

SVO was created in June 2014 and is responsible for halo products, vehicle personalization and classic car programs by Jaguar Land Rover Classics.

Oz New-Vehicle Market Continues Torrid Pace

Fears a federal election campaign would dampen momentum prove unfounded, as automakers set June and first-half sales records.

U.K. Engine Plant Outlays Paying Off

After five months, engine production was up 7.7% to 1,118,190 units. Engine output for the home front was up 34.0% to 486,408 units, while the export build was down 6.4% to 631,782 units.

Toyota Plans to Cut 800 Jobs in Thailand

The automaker says Thailand's economic slowdown, along with uncertainty over the global economy, have affected the domestic automotive industry and exports since the beginning of the year. That has caused a reduction in production volume, overtime hours and monthly income offered to employees.

Utilities Defy Russian Auto Market’s Sales Futility

In 2004, SUVs and CUVs accounted for only 12% of the Russian market, but their share has more than tripled since then to 38%. Analysts predict the segment’s share soon will reach 40% and not fall below that mark for the next five years.

Driverless Cars Need Infrared Tech to Be Safe, ZF Says

Laser or infrared-based lidar technology will help vehicle sensors pick up contours and contrasts of obstacles which normal cameras are unable to detect, particularly in low light situations, says Stefan Sommer, CEO of German supplier ZF Friedrichshafen.

Aston Martin, Red Bull Team Up on F1-Like Super Hybrid

Between 99 and 150 road-going versions of the AM-RB 001, as the new coupe is codenamed, are slated for production.

Brexit Could Delay IPO for Supplier TI, Sources Say

Brexit has triggered a slide in stock markets and equity capital markets, and bankers expect a listings freeze as a result. TI Automotive, headquartered in Oxford but with its corporate offices in Auburn Hills, MI, could also be floated in the U.S. and may be valued at 3 billion euros including debt, a source said.

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