Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for March 20

Mercedes Unveils GLC Coupe; BMW Reveals Cost Cutting Plan; Medium-Duty Truck Sales Dip in February

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Gets Midlife Facelift

Set to make its public debut at the New York auto show in mid-April, the ’19-model-year GLC Coupe receives midlife tweaks like those of its GLC SUV sibling, which was displayed at the recent Geneva auto show.

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Russia Ratcheting Up Localization Demands

Global manufacturers say expanding mandatory requirements for localization for some components, such as engines and electronics, pose serious technical difficulties and likely will not be implemented for years.

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Audi Factory Vehicles Using Recycled EV Batteries

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The automaker is required to take back Li-ion batteries after they have been used in cars. It wants to see if it can convert its entire fleet of factory vehicles, including forklifts and tow tractors, to use the batteries at its 16 global production sites.

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