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BMW is selling its stake in SGL carbon fiber joint venture

BMW uses carbon fiber in the i3.
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By:
Maria Sheahan
November 24, 2017 05:00 AM

FRANKFURT -- SGL Group said it would gradually buy BMW's stake in their joint venture that produces carbon fiber.

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Nissan goes full throttle on retail sales with revamped dealer compensation plan
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The Japanese automaker will ditch about 20 performance-based metrics for a singular metric: new-car sales. The Nissan One program, which launches June 3, ties dealer variable margin to achieving retail volume goals.

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Nissan goes full throttle on retail sales with revamped dealer compensation plan
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Congress Conversations: A live talk on auto parts tariffs at 11:30 a.m. EDT May 8
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