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Ghosn seen as liability as French president battles elitist image
As Renault’s largest shareholder, the French government might be expected to stand up for Carlos Ghosn as he fights charges in Japan that he underreported tens of millions of dollars.
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Nissan spells out allegations on Ghosn to Renault
Nissan took the first comprehensive steps to share details with Renault about allegations against Carlos Ghosn in a move that may help ease a climate of suspicion that has clouded their partnership.
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Nissan expands Ghosn probe to European affiliates
Nissan plans to widen its probe into Carlos Ghosn to investigate possible misconduct at its alliance joint venture entity with Renault and a host of subsidiaries, people familiar with the matter said, in a move that could trigger more criminal…
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Hyundai promotes former BMW exec to randd chief in management shake-up
Hyundai Motor appointed Albert Biermann, a former BMW executive, as its first foreign head of research and development, raising expectations of a smooth transition of power at the family-run business empire.
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VW Passat to remain on old platform, update styling, tech for 2020
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat will receive new exterior styling, more standard safety equipment and an updated instrument panel but it won’t land on a new platform or feature a new powertrain as the automaker, citing the shrinking midsize car market,…
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GM pressed by 2 Senators to build all EVs for U.S. stateside
Two U.S. senators from Ohio on Tuesday asked General Motors CEO Mary Barra to commit to building all future electric vehicles for U.S. buyers at home and to provide more details of plans to cut back on car output in North America.
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Ex-Ford Argentina execs convicted in torture case
An Argentine court convicted two former executives of a local Ford plant of involvement in the torture of workers during the country’s dictatorship in the 1970s, victims’ lawyers said, adding they may sue Ford in U.S. federal court.
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Vroom collects $146 million in latest funding, eyes expansion with new hires
Upstart online used-car retailer Vroom said it raised $146 million in its latest round of funding, including a previously reported $50 million from AutoNation Inc.
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Musk slams ’60 Minutes’ for editing comments about chairman
Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized ’60 Minutes’ for editing out parts of his responses to questions about losing the role of chairman last month.
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Renting a car in 30 seconds? Hertz and Clear say they can
Hertz and Clear announced the debut of Hertz Fast Lane Powered by Clear, a service that uses biometrics to speed members through the rental car process.