Renault, Lada, Hyundai-Kia poised to gain from Russia's new stability

Russia's strengthening auto market is good news for automakers such as Renault-Nissan and its Russian subsidiary AvtoVAZ, as well as Hyundai and sister brand Kia. These three dominant players are poised to profit most from the market's rebound.

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Nissan returns to a galaxy far, far away

Nissan returned to a galaxy far, far away, and back to our viral video list with its latest tie-up with the "Star Wars" franchise.

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Fed interest rate hikes expected to factor into lower '18 U.S. auto sales

As automakers seal their first annual U.S. sales decline since 2009, expectations for more interest rate hikes are bolstering the nearly unanimous view that car demand will shrink again in 2018.

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Fed interest rate hikes expected to factor into lower '18 U.S. auto sales

As automakers seal their first annual U.S. sales decline since 2009, expectations for more interest rate hikes are bolstering the nearly unanimous view that car demand will shrink again in 2018.

source http://www.autonews.com/article/20180102/RETAIL/180109973/fed-interest-rate-hikes-expected-to-factor-into-lower-18-u-s-auto

French 2017 sales rise nearly 5% but diesel share falls below 50%

French registrations rose by nearly 5 percent in 2017, led by increases of more than 10 percent at Seat, Toyota, Skoda and Kia. The market share of new diesel cars fell below 50 percent last year for the first time since 2000.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180102/ANE/180109976/french-2017-sales-rise-nearly-5-but-diesel-share-falls-below-50

Hyundai, Kia see slow sales recovery in 2018

Hyundai and Kia expect sales to rise 4 percent in 2018 to 7.55 million, suggesting a slow recovery from a slump linked to their lack of SUVs in the U.S. and diplomatic tensions with China.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180102/ANE/180109977/hyundai-kia-see-slow-sales-recovery-in-2018

European sales expected to edge upward in 2018 despite Brexit hit

Most EU countries are expected to see slightly higher new-car demand in 2018, as rising employment, wage increases and greater consumer confidence support vehicle purchases. Analysts forecast growth between 0.5 percent and 1.3 percent.

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