Autos
Electric car revolution brightens outlook for a medley of metals
LONDON Electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf may look no different from the standard family runaround. But the new materials that go into them could revolutionize the market for metals used in the industry, opening up a new field for commodities investors.
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Audi opens Mexico plant to make Q5 SUV
SAN JOSE CHIAPA, Mexico German car maker Audi inaugurated on Friday a new plant in Mexico, where it will build the new Audi Q5 SUV.
Volkswagen will pay $1.21 billion to settle U.S. dealer claims
WASHINGTON Volkswagen AG confirmed late Friday it will make $1.21 billion in payments to 652 U.S. brand dealers as part of its $16.5 billion diesel emissions settlement to date.
BMW says it plans to offer electric X3 SUV and Mini models
German luxury auto maker BMW AG said on Friday it will offer all electric versions of its next generation BMW X3 compact sport utility vehicle and electric Mini models, expanding its entries in the emerging electric luxury vehicle market.
After Nissan ultimatum, Jaguar Land Rover says Brexit must be fair for all
LONDON Jaguar Land Rover will "realign its thinking" on investment after Britain's vote to leave the EU and if Nissan gets a Brexit compensation deal then other automakers would need a level playing field, Britain's biggest carmaker said.