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Tariq Kamal

Former Associate Publisher

Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 14, 2018

Trump Wins China Auto Tariff Standoff

China has agreed to reduce import taxes on U.S.-built vehicles from 40% to 15% for the duration of a 90-day countdown to a new trade deal between the world’s two largest economies.

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Done Dealby Tariq KamalDecember 11, 2018

The Condemnation Was Swift

California’s Simi Valley Ford drew international scorn for an email promising ‘smoking hot deals’ in the midst of a deadly and destructive wildfire.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 10, 2018

Ghosn, Nissan Indicted in Japan

Nissan and former executives Carlos Ghosn and Greg Kelly were formally indicted for violations of Japan’s financial instruments and exchange law.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 8, 2018

Number of EVs to Double by 2021

The number of electric vehicles on U.S. roads will double in the next three years, according to a new report from the Edison Electric Institute.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 8, 2018

Sedans Get Second Chance in Used-Car Market

Experts say a growing affordability gap is driving renewed interest in late-model sedans as new-vehicle buyers and manufacturers go all-in on SUVs and trucks.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 5, 2018

CNCDA: ‘Care by Volvo’ Violates Payment Packing, Franchise Rules

The head of the California New Car Dealers Association has asked Volvo to suspend its subscription program in that state, raising concerns over payment packing and unlawful competition.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 5, 2018

Waymo Rolls Out Self-Driving Taxis

Waymo has set a new standard for driverless-vehicle proponents and ride-hailing providers by launching Waymo One, a revenue-generating autonomous transportation service.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 4, 2018

Sales Down, SAAR Up in November

New-vehicle sales fell by 0.5% in November, but dealers remain on pace to exceed the 17 million-unit mark by the end of 2018.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 29, 2018

Trump Seeks to ‘Equalize’ China Auto Tariffs

The Trump administration has threatened a 25% ‘chicken tax’ on Chinese auto imports in the wake of General Motors’ plant closures and ahead of a critical meeting with President Xi Jinping.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 28, 2018

Cars Outpace Trucks in Lost Value

Black Book’s latest Market Insights Report finds used cars continue to depreciate faster than light trucks, but strong incentives for new cars indicate sustained demand for some types.

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