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• Volkswagen pumps 2 billion euros into China electric vehicle bet
  
  Volkswagen AG plans to boost its electric push in China, the world's biggest auto market, by pumping 2.1 billion euros in two Chinese electric vehicle players.
  Reuters.  Fri, 29 May 2020 08:45:12 -0400.
• Volkswagen raises China electric vehicle bet by 2 billion euros, buys stakes in two separate firms
  
  Volkswagen AG (VW) said on Friday it has agreed to invest 2.1 billion euros ($2.33 billion) in two separate Chinese electric vehicle players, upping its bet on the world's biggest auto market as international rivals seek to muscle in.
  Reuters.  Thu, 28 May 2020 23:19:22 -0400.
• U.S. auto sales recovering but still devastated from coronavirus pandemic
  
  Auto research firms forecast new vehicle sales to be slightly less than 1.1 million vehicles in May, down about 32% to 33% compared to May 2019.
  CNBC.  Thu, 28 May 2020 20:02:23 GMT.
• Nissan-Renault alliance to share more parts, technology
  
  TOKYO (AP) - The auto alliance of Nissan and Renault said Wednesday it will be sharing more vehicle parts, technology and models to save costs as the industry struggles to survive the coronavirus pandemic. ...
  Yuri Kageyama.  Washington Times.  Wed, 27 May 2020 04:22:42 -0400.
• Lock Your Cars! Vehicle Theft Spikes in COVID-19 Pandemic
  
  Many law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are reporting an increase in stolen cars and vehicle burglaries, even as violent crime has dropped dramatically nationwide in the coronavirus pandemic.
  Voice of America.  Mon, 25 May 2020 12:03:07 -0400.
• E-Commerce Efforts Aid Sonic Automotive Amid Coronavirus Woes
  
  Sonic Automotive (SAH) is well poised to benefit from expanding the network of its stores to boost sales. However, weak demand for vehicle amid the coronavirus pandemic remains a concern.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 22 May 2020 11:47:00 GMT.
• Toyota profit drops on virus outbreak but recovery expected
  
  TOKYO (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. reported Tuesday a sharp plunge in fiscal fourth quarter profit as the global pandemic slammed vehicle sales and halted production at its auto plants. ...
  Yuri Kageyama.  Washington Times.  Tue, 12 May 2020 01:32:18 -0400.
• Not quite a car, not quite a motorcycle: a vehicle built for one
  
  Positioning itself as a right-size alternative to hauling around all of that excess automotive tonnage, the Solo takes up about a quarter of the space of a typical SUV.
  Susan Carpenter.  American City Business Journals.  Mon, 11 May 2020 10:26:27 +0000.
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter outsells all passenger cars during lockdown in April
  
  For the first time in 30 years, the best-selling vehicle in a single month was a van, The Mercedes-Benz sold 814 versions of its Sprinter, out-selling the most-bought car, which was the Tesla Model 3.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 06 May 2020 08:30:37 GMT.
• What to Know About Car Insurance Rebates During the Coronavirus Pandemic
  
  As cars sit unused and household budgets tighten, drivers may have new ways to save money on their car insurance policies. Personal vehicle travel in the U.S. is down nearly 50 percent compared ...
  Keith Barry.  Consumer Reports.  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 17:43:56 -0400.

• Auto Parts Retailers (Information)
  
  Auto parts stores provide vehicle owners with just about every imaginable part for their car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle. Many parts stores are online as well as brick and mortar.
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• Rental Car Desks (Captioned Picture)
  
  Many people need to rent a vehicle while traveling for vacation or business purposes, and almost all major airports provide a selection of car rental companies on site. This photo shows an airport sign directing travelers to rental car desks.
  https://www.carrentalcompanies.us/rental-car-desks.htm
  
• Chrome Rim (Captioned Picture)
  
  Car rims are not only practical, they can also add to the appearance of the vehicle if appropriately matched to the make, model, and overall style. Many people are drawn to shiny chrome car rims like the ones shown here with low-profile tires.
  https://www.carrims.us/chrome-rim.htm
  

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  This vehicle category page lists editorially-reviewed websites and web pages that pertain to this topic.
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  This vehicle category page lists editorially-reviewed websites and web pages that pertain to this topic.
  http://en.jumblex.org/motor-vehicle/
  

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