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VW brand gets outsider as powertrain chief

Blumenroeder joins VW from IAV.
DJ
By:
David Jolley
November 24, 2017 05:00 AM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen Group named an executive from outside the company to head powertrain development at its core VW brand.

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Auto parts became subject to a 25% tariff May 3. Automotive News breaks down how the new duty works.

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Car buyers trying to beat tariff price hikes did a ‘bank run’ on dealers’ lots in April
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