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For Apple and others, tin supply chain has ties to rebel-held Myanmar mine
YANGON/WASHINGTON From a remote corner of northeastern Myanmar, an insurgent army sells tin ore to suppliers of some of the world's largest consumer companies.
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RV shipments in 2016 to reach highest level in four decades-data
Nov 29 Recreational vehicle shipments in 2016 are expected to reach their highest level in nearly four decades, according to data from an industry association, fueled by job growth and rising wages.
Spain's Gestamp says 9-mth core profit up 10 pct year-on-year
MADRID, Nov 29 Spanish car parts maker Gestamp, which is planning an initial public offering in the next few months, said on Tuesday core profit rose 10.2 percent in the first nine months from a year earlier to 177.6 million euros ($188.2 million).
BMW to fix child restraint systems in 33,000 cars sold in Russia
MOSCOW German carmaker BMW is recalling 33,026 of its X3 F25 and X4 F26 cars in Russia to fix a problem with the Isofix child-restraint anchors, Russian standards agency Rosstandart said on Tuesday.
BMW to fix child restraint systems in 33,000 cars sold in Russia
MOSCOW, Nov 29 German carmaker BMW is recalling 33,026 of its X3 F25 and X4 F26 cars in Russia to fix a problem with the Isofix child-restraint anchors, Russian standards agency Rosstandart said on Tuesday.
Nissan to offer maintenance-alert service in foray into connected cars
YOKOHAMA Nissan Motor Co will make its first major foray into internet-connected cars by offering an option in some new vehicles that will use big data technology to notify drivers when vehicle maintenance is required.
Nissan to offer maintenance-alert service in foray into connected cars
YOKOHAMA, Nov 29 Nissan Motor Co will make its first major foray into internet-connected cars by offering an option in some new vehicles that will use big data technology to notify drivers when vehicle maintenance is required.
Brazil's Ford to pay $64 mln to settle Rio Grande do Sul claim
SAO PAULO, Nov 29 The local unit of Ford Motor Co will pay almost 217 million reais ($63.8 million) to Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul after the parties reached a settlement regarding a law suit, newspaper Folha de S. Paulo reported on Tuesday.
UPDATE 1-SGL share issue will see VW and Voith stakes fall
* Carmakers' uptake of carbon fibres lags expectations (Recasts, adds details on cash call, percentage shareholdings)
Agnelli heir Elkann arrested in New York over false reporting of incident
NEWYORK/MILAN Lapo Elkann, grandson of late Fiat patriarch Gianni Agnelli, was arrested and charged in New York with falsely reporting an incident, police said on Tuesday after media reported that he was suspected of faking his own kidnapping.
Agnelli heir Elkann arrested in New York over false reporting of incident
NEWYORK/MILAN, Nov 29 Lapo Elkann, grandson of late Fiat patriarch Gianni Agnelli, was arrested and charged in New York with falsely reporting an incident, police said on Tuesday after media reported that he was suspected of faking his own kidnapping.
Top automakers fund charging sites to boost electric-car demand
BERLIN Top carmakers in Germany have agreed to jointly invest in thousands of ultra-fast charging sites across Europe to boost mainstream acceptance of electric cars, the companies said.
Top automakers fund charging sites to boost electric-car demand
BERLIN, Nov 29 Top carmakers in Germany have agreed to jointly invest in thousands of ultra-fast charging sites across Europe to boost mainstream acceptance of electric cars, the companies said.
SGL cash call will see dilution of VW, Voith stakes
FRANKFURT, Nov 29 A capital increase by one third at German carbon fibre and carbon materials specialist SGL will water down the stake held by carmaker Volkswagen , while rival BMW will maintain its position by purchasing new shares.
S.Korea to disallow sales of some Nissan, BMW and Porsche models
SEOUL, Nov 29 South Korea said on Tuesday it plans to disallow sales of two Nissan Motor Co Ltd, one BMW AG and three Porsche AG car models after finding errors in certification documents for the car makers' imported models.
Delphi, Mobileye to use Intel chip for self-driving car system
Auto parts maker Delphi Automotive Plc and Israeli technology firm Mobileye NV will put an Intel Corp chip at the heart of their joint effort to produce self-driving vehicles by 2019, the companies said on Tuesday.
Delphi, Mobileye to use Intel chip for self-driving car system
Nov 29 Auto parts maker Delphi Automotive Plc and Israeli technology firm Mobileye NV will put an Intel Corp chip at the heart of their joint effort to produce self-driving vehicles by 2019, the companies said on Tuesday.
INSIGHT-For Apple and others, tin supply chain has ties to rebel-held Myanmar mine
* United Wa State Army blacklisted by U.S. over drug trafficking
RPT-INSIGHT-How a rebel Myanmar tin mine may up-end a global supply chain
* United Wa State Army blacklisted by U.S. over drug trafficking
U.S. letter reveals details of GM self-driving vehicle system
WASHINGTON General Motors Co's semi-autonomous "Super Cruise" system will allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for extended periods, but will stop the vehicle automatically if drivers are not attentive, according to a government letter made public on Monday.
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