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Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors agree to settle U.S. engine defect lawsuits

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp on Friday said they have agreed to resolve class action litigation with U.S. owners of certain vehicles over engine fire risks.



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Oil prices jumps 2% after Iranian oil tanker explosion raises supply concerns

Oil prices jumped by 2% on Friday after Iranian news agencies said a state-owned oil tanker was struck by two missiles in the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, raising the prospect of supply disruptions from a crucial producing region.



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Renault board votes to oust Thierry Bollore as CEO: sources

The board of French carmaker Renault on Friday voted in favor of ousting Thierry Bollore as CEO, said two sources familiar with the matter.



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Burning trash sparked wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in California: fire department

Burning trash dumped by a garbage truck caused a fire that by early Friday had destroyed dozens of homes in California's Riverside County, fire officials said, as wildfires across the state led to power cuts for hundreds of thousands of people.



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Ford's China sales decline again despite new models

Ford Motor Co's July-to-September vehicle sales in China fell 30%, as the U.S. automaker continued to lose ground in a prolonged sales decline in its second biggest market.



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BP expects $2-$3 billion charge as it near divestment target

BP expects to hit its $10 billion disposal program by the end of 2019, almost one year ahead of schedule, which will however result in a $2-$3 billion charge in the third quarter.



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Renault ousts CEO Bollore in abrupt shake-up

The board of French carmaker Renault on Friday voted to oust Thierry Bollore as CEO, naming the firm's financial director Clotilde Delbos to take over his job on an interim basis.



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Renault names Delbos as interim CEO to replace Bollore

French carmaker Renault on Friday named Clotilde Delbos at interim chief executive after ending the tenure of Thierry Bollore following a boardroom vote.



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Shares bask in 'very good' U.S-China trade talks and Brexit deal hopes

World shares on Friday basked in optimism for a detente in the U.S.-China trade war and hopes that Britain was moving closer to a smooth exit from the European Union.



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Oil posts biggest gain in a month after reports of Iranian tanker attack

Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Friday after Iranian media said a state-owned oil tanker had been struck by missiles in the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, raising the prospect of supply disruptions weeks after attacks on Saudi oil plants.



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Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 million to settle U.S. lawsuits over engine fires

Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp have earmarked a total of 900 billion won ($757.86 million) to settle U.S. class action litigation and address engine-related issues in the United States and South Korea.



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With U.S. tariffs looming, China drums up hope for a partial trade deal

A Chinese state newspaper said on Friday that a "partial" trade deal would benefit China and the United States, and Washington should take the offer on the table, reflecting Beijing's aim of cooling the row before more U.S. tariffs kick in.



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Uber faces UK tax challenge

Uber Technologies Inc says the UK is seeking to classify the company as a transportation provider, potentially opening it up to new tax charges that could hamper its business, according to UK accounts filings in recent days.



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BP warns of third-quarter charges as it spurs $10 billion divestment target

BP will take charges of $2 to $3 billion in the third quarter, the British energy firm said on Friday, as it looks to reach divestments worth $10 billion by the end of 2019, a year ahead of schedule.



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Rising old used car prices help push poor Americans over the edge

For America's working poor, an often essential ingredient for getting and keeping a job – having a car – has rarely been more costly, and millions of people are finding it impossible to keep up with payments despite prolonged economic growth and low unemployment.



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