DECEMBER 1, 2016

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Despite controversy over passenger-car diesels, FCA’s V-6 EcoDiesel is carving out a solid niche in light-duty pickups.

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Audi Creates Lunar Rover, EPA Races to Beat Trump, Cadillac Returns to Prototypes

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Marketing to Millennials for Suckers

“You can do age-based marketing all day long. If you go down that rabbit hole, I’ll sell you a Scion dealership,” Brent Wees says.

Software Growth Sector for Auto Electronics Suppliers

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By 2030, automakers could be spending as much as 50% of the total industry's input costs on electronics.

Proton Quits Some Global Markets Amid Export Slump

“We are now studying our export figures and looking at ways to increase our competitiveness before entering new markets or re-entering existing ones,” CEO Ahmad Fuaad Kenali says.

BMW Launches Locally Built Sedans in Indonesia, Biggest South Asian Market

The 7-Series sedans are the BMW's latest locally built models as the German automaker seeks to increase sales in the nation of 250 million people.

SUV From China’s SEM Infused With Pininfarina Design

Seeking to appeal to younger Chinese customers, SEM and Pininfarina opted for a strong design inspired by German and Korean competitors and meant to express power and momentum.

Maruti's November Gains May Belie Tough Indian Market

Indian's No.1 automaker says November sales were up 14.2% year-on-year but slowed to a 2.1% gain over prior-month, with other automakers expected to report sharp drops in sales amid a currency shortage.

China Slaps 10% Surtax on 'Ostentatious' Luxury Cars

Automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW are downplaying the crackdown by Chinese President Xi Jinping on luxury items that include numerous high-end consumer goods in addition to cars.

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