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Chinese premium automotive brand Exeed, a subsidiary of automaker Chery, has introduced two SUV models, the Exeed RX and Exeed VX, to the Egyptian market. A launching ceremony held by Exeed on Monday in the Muhammad Ali Palace in northern Great Cairo attracted more than 1,000 guests from the two countries, including government representatives, auto…
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One of the most striking images to emerge from Spain so far today shows firefighters pumping floodwater out of a tunnel where vehicles are piled high in Alfafar. Elsewhere in the municipality, clean-up operations are under way along a mud-covered street. In another of the worst-affected areas, Paiporta, people carry supplies to help clear away…
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Shade Silifat Abdulkadir, mother of the three children who suffocated to death in a parked car in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, last week Sunday, has broken her silence on the tragic incident. In an interview with journalists on the last moments of the deceased children, 37-year-old Shade appealed to Nigerians to come to her aid.…
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Thousands of Volkswagen Group luxury cars have been seized by US customs due to alleged violations of forced labor laws, the Financial Times reported this week. Several thousand Audis and around 1,000 Porsches, as well as several hundred Bentleys, are being impounded in US ports after the authorities found a component in the vehicles that…
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Nigeria’s automotive industry is heavily dependent on importing new and used cars, including vehicle spare parts, due to its underdeveloped state. As an import-dependent sector, economic headwinds, including volatility of exchange rates of naira to dollar, exchange rate of cargo clearing at the port, and surging inflation, pose serious challenges and limit the growth of Nigeria’s…
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This week, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, and other major automakers, criticized the Biden administration’s proposal to significantly tighten fuel efficiency requirements. The group said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) proposal was unreasonable and requested significant revisions. It claimed that…
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Here’s What Makes the Ford GT40 So Special The Ford GT40 model (1964-1969) was born out of a failed business deal between Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari. So, the improvisational engineering of Ford’s legendary supercar was an act of revenge on the Italian mogul who disrespectfully backed off from an acquisition agreement at the wrong…
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“Everything at once,” answers Carrie Schreiner when asked by DW whether she feels more anticipation or tension before the first race. “The tension is rising. It’s definitely a mix of joy and excitement, but also nervousness.” This weekend, the F1 Academy, the new women’s racing series under the Formula 1 umbrella, kicks off its inaugural…
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Floyd Mayweather has not earned his nickname of ‘Money’ in vain. Thanks to Mayweather’s successful career in the boxing ring and his strong brand image, the American has become one of the world’s most wealthy sportsmen. Yet, there’s something about which Mayweather may not feel proud, something he is being mocked for. What are Floyd Mayweather’s problems with Bugatti?…
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All new cars sold in California by 2035 will have to be zero emission under plans set to be adopted by the state this week, as the biggest economy in the United States drives a nationwide evolution away from fossil fuel. Proposals to be debated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) this week will…
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New analysis reveals UK auto manufacturers face £90m uplift in energy bills this year as costs surge 50%. Sector already spends £50m more per annum for energy than EU counterparts, with the UK having some of the highest electricity costs in Europe. Industry calls for urgent action as UK’s £21.2bn auto supply chain races to…
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Teenagers often dream of driving super cars, but the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention say at least six teenagers aged between 16 and 19 die from car accidents every day. This disturbing figure presents a big challenge for parents planning to gift their boy or girl a new set of wheels. So, experts suggest…
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BMW Group said today it is recalling about 110,000 cars in Japan over potentially faulty airbag inflators made by Takata Corp., as part of the auto industry’s largest ever global call back, Auto News reports. The automaker recalled 44 models including its 1-series 116i and 118i hatchbacks and the 3-series 320i sedan to replace passenger-side…
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MUNICH — Volkswagen Group is stopping production of its Golf hatchback at its main German factory in Wolfsburg as a dispute with two key suppliers escalates, reports said. The automaker is also cutting working hours at three other plants across Germany. Image: File Photo VW said Golf production was being hit because supplier ES Automobilguss…
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Tournaments like Euro 2016 serve as a stepping stone to stardom for many youngsters whilst superstars make bold statements with their contributions on and off the pitch. In the end, millionaires and billionaires are made from this wonderful round leather games. Just like any other famous and rich person, footballers love women, booze and cars.…
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