Nissan to launch 8 electrified vehicles in Japan by 2022

Nissan aims to stoke sales in Japan by launching eight electrified vehicles and overhauling its dealer network over the next five years.

source http://www.autonews.com/article/20180420/OEM/180429968/nissan-to-launch-8-electrified-vehicles-in-japan-by-2022

Mercedes leads China luxury car sales despite Audi surge

Mercedes brand retained its lead as China's top-selling luxury brand despite a surge in sales by Audi, last year's leader.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180420/ANE/180419784/mercedes-leads-china-luxury-car-sales-despite-audi-surge

Seat boss outlines how Cupra will rev up brand's profits

Seat's Cupra unit will soon have seven models in its lineup. The automaker's chief, Luca De Meo, expects the subbrand to account for 10 percent of Seat's sales within four years as he explained in an interview with Automotive News Europe.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180420/ANE/180409720/seat-boss-outlines-how-cupra-will-rev-up-brands-profits

Faurecia positive for 2018 after Q1 sales rise 9%

Faurecia sees a positive outlook for 2018 after its sales in the first three months rose 9.3 percent and the company predicts robust double-digit growth in the second quarter.

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Europe's automakers invest in sedans despite SUV surge

Automakers in Europe are continuing to invest in sedans even though the body style has been losing customers to SUVs and crossovers.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180419/ANE/180409715/europes-automakers-invest-in-sedans-despite-suv-surge

AutoNews Now: De Nysschen out at Cadillac; GM Canada exec takes helm

De Nysschen out at Cadillac, GM Canada exec takes helm; Senate votes to scrap CFPB guidance on auto loans; A premium debate: The 'new regular'; Buying Chevy's gas from in-dash.

source http://www.autonews.com/article/20180418/VIDEO/304189978/autonews-now-de-nysschen-out-at-cadillac-gm-canada-exec-takes-helm

Will new tech help or hurt residuals?

GM President Dan Ammann thinks new technology doesn't have to hurt a vehicle's residual values, contrary to the generally accepted wisdom -- and here is why.

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