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Ineos in talks to buy Smart factory in France to build Land Rover Defender rival

The Grenadier's rugged off-road looks resemble the original Land Rover Defender.
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Nick Gibbs
July 07, 2020 12:14 PM

LONDON -- Petrochemicals giant Ineos is considering buying Daimler's Smart factory in France to build the Grenadier SUV, its rival to the Land Rover Defender.

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Trump is not interested in talking to Elon Musk as public feud festers into second day

Trump, the world’s most powerful leader, and Musk, the world’s richest man, conducted an extraordinary day of hostilities on Thursday — largely over social media.

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Trump is not interested in talking to Elon Musk as public feud festers into second day
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Automakers blame price increases on anything but tariffs
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Automakers blame price increases on anything but tariffs
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New Luminar CEO picks up pieces after stock plunge, lidar market hurdles
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New Luminar CEO picks up pieces after stock plunge, lidar market hurdles
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U.S. declares Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority; Senate Republicans move to cut emissions fines
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U.S. declares Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority; Senate Republicans move to cut emissions fines

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