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• Detroit interview - Ford CEO Mark Fields

  13-01-2016 23:40
  Ford's Fields tells just auto he wants to revolutionise the automotive customer experience.
  
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• Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2016 review

  13-01-2016 23:33
  
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  Toyota RAV4 facelift brings new hybrid version with nearly 200bhpThe original Toyota RAV4 was a quirky little crossover SUV, but these days the car has grown up and faces stiff competition from the likes of the Mazda CX-5 and Ford Kuga. With this latest facelift, the transformation is complete: thanks to the addition of a new hybrid powertrain, the RAV4 is surely now a car for buyers who wear a suit to work.
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• Hyundai Santa Cruze pickup is a when, not an if

  13-01-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Hyundai, Truck, Concept CarsHyundai of America's CEO says the company is just waiting for the right time to officially announce production of the Santa Cruz pickup truck.Continue reading Hyundai Santa Cruze pickup is a when, not an ifHyundai Santa Cruze pickup is a when, not an if originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ken Block to contest World Rallycross Championship with Ford

  13-01-2016 22:28
  
  Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Motorsports, Videos, FordThis season Ken Block will be contesting the FIA World Rallycross Championship from start to finish with Hoonigan Racing Division and full factory support from Ford.Continue reading Ken Block to contest World Rallycross Championship with FordKen Block to contest World Rallycross Championship with Ford originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email thi
  
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• BMW recalls i8 for stability control problem

  13-01-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under: Green, Recalls, BMW, Safety, Coupe, Hybrid, PerformanceBMW will recall a small number of 2015 i8s because of a problem with the dynamic stability control hydraulic unit.Continue reading BMW recalls i8 for stability control problemBMW recalls i8 for stability control problem originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson admits to tampering with Reliant Robins

  13-01-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under: Read This, UK, Hatchback, Budget, ClassicsIs anyone really surprised that the Reliant Robin from Jeremy Clarkson's iconic Top Gear skit was fettled with so it'd roll at the turn of the wheel?Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson admits to tampering with Reliant RobinsJeremy Clarkson admits to tampering with Reliant Robins originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• The first working Hyperloop could arrive by the end of 2016

  13-01-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, 2016 CES, Transportation Alternatives, Emerging Technologies, FutureEngadget sat down with new Hyperloop Technologies CEO Rob Lloyd to talk about when the highly efficient tube-based transportation system might get real.Continue reading The first working Hyperloop could arrive by the end of 2016The first working Hyperloop could arrive by the end of 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&nbs
  
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• VLF Automotive unveils Force 1 amid battle with Aston Martin - Dezeen

  13-01-2016 19:35 via
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  VLF Automotive unveils Force 1 amid battle with Aston Martin
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  New American carmaker VLF Automotive has unveiled its Force 1 supercar in Detroit, a week after its designer filed a $100 million lawsuit against luxury British auto brand Aston Martin. The Force 1 features a lightweight carbon-fibre body with a ...
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• Lexus LC 500 dominates 2016 EyesOn Design Awards

  13-01-2016 19:31
  
  Filed under: 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Acura, Audi, Buick, Chrysler, Lexus, VolvoThe Lexus LC 500 won two EyesOn Design Awards this year, joined by the Chrysler Pacifica, Buick Avista, Audi H-Tron Quattro, Acura Precision, and Volvo S90.Continue reading Lexus LC 500 dominates 2016 EyesOn Design AwardsLexus LC 500 dominates 2016 EyesOn Design Awards originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Com
  
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• Question Of The Day: What's your car for the Year of Your Birth Rally?

  13-01-2016 18:43
  
  Filed under: Automotive HistoryBorn in 1927? You can drive a Ford Model A in this rally! Born in 1996? Subaru SVX!Continue reading Question Of The Day: What's your car for the Year of Your Birth Rally?Question Of The Day: What's your car for the Year of Your Birth Rally? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA sales rise 1.2% in 2015

  13-01-2016 18:13
  
  PSA sold 2,973,000 vehicles in 2015, up 1.2%. In Europe, group sales rose 5.9% over the year, to 1,864,000 units, with the pace of growth picking up in the fourth quarter.
  
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• Windsor Public Library's automotive archives to open this month - CBC.ca

  13-01-2016 18:09 via
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  Windsor Public Library's automotive archives to open this month
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  The Windsor Public Library is rolling out the red carpet to herald the unveiling of its new automotive archives. The WPL Automotive Archives will give library visitors access to decades-old sales brochures, vehicle service manuals and other documents ...and more »
  

• Ford boosts Europe sales 11% in 2015

  13-01-2016 17:32
  
  Ford Motor Company sales in Europe increased 11% year on year in 2015 and the company said it became the region's top commercial vehicle brand last year for the first time in 18 years.
  
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• Ford explores carbon fibre engines and electric turbocharging at Detroit

  13-01-2016 17:31
  
  In the pursuit of lighter, more efficient engines, Ford is exploring less conventional ways of saving fuel 2016-01-13 16:30 Ford has outlined its plans to make its cars even more efficient, by installing carbon fibre, electric turbocharging and cylinder deactivation to its family of EcoBoost petrol engines.
  Speaking at the Detroit Motor Show this week, Bob Fascetti, Ford’s vice president of powertrain development revealed the brand’s big plans to make cars lighter and more economica
  
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• The Lamborghini Centenario is sold out

  13-01-2016 17:25
  
  Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini, Car Buying, SupercarsLamborghini is tipped to reveal a limited-edition supercar in Geneva to celebrate its founder's 100th birthday. But it's already sold out despite a $2.4-million price tag.Continue reading The Lamborghini Centenario is sold outThe Lamborghini Centenario is sold out originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• "It's been a great year for the car industry, so we're told"

  13-01-2016 17:06
  
  There may have been 2.6 million registrations in 2015, but that doesn't mean 2.6 million new cars on the road, says Steve Fowler 2016-01-14 09:00 As we reveal in this week's issue (1,404) and right here, 2015 was a record year for car registrations with over 2.6 million cars getting their plates last year. But that doesn’t mean 2.6 million cars found homes last year. There are tens of thousands of cars on forecourts or in fields, registered, counted, but without an owner.
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• By What Percentage Will Alcoa's Automotive Revenues Grow Over The Next Five Years? - Forbes

  13-01-2016 17:04 via
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  By What Percentage Will Alcoa's Automotive Revenues Grow Over The Next Five Years?
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  By What Percentage Will Alcoa's Automotive Revenues Grow Over The Next Five Years? Alcoa's automotive revenues could grow by 32% over the next five years, as shown below. AA Automotive. *Data taken from 2015 North American Light Vehicle ...
  

• Mercedes-Benz killing AMG Sport name

  13-01-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Luxury, PerformanceMercedes' experiment with the AMG Sport name appears short-lived.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz killing AMG Sport nameMercedes-Benz killing AMG Sport name originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. regulators signal no quick remedy for VW's diesels

  13-01-2016 16:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The timetable for VW to deploy fixes for seven years' worth of diesel vehicles and resume sales of new ones remains unknown after California regulators rejected the automaker's initial repair proposals, a top EPA official said today.
  
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• US Farathane acquires automotive plastics maker Tepso - ICIS

  13-01-2016 16:42 via
  US Farathane acquires automotive plastics maker Tepso
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  HOUSTON (ICIS)--US automotive parts firm Farathane has acquired Tepso Plastics Mex, a manufacturer of engineered plastic injection moulded components and assemblies for the automotive sector with two plants in Mexico, it said on Wednesday.and more »
  

• Android Auto architect Brenner sees a 'virtuous cycle' in common car software

  13-01-2016 16:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the days before Google launched the Android operating system in 2008, engineers had to rewrite the code for Google Maps dozens of times for different smartphones. It was a hassle, but Android changed all that.
  
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• Toyota Land Cruiser vs Land Rover Defender

  13-01-2016 16:15
  
  The new Toyota Land Cruiser is cleaner than ever, but we get it dirty in a bruising test against legendary Land Rover off-roader 2016-01-15 13:00 Now that winter is upon us, what better time to test two of the best 4x4s in the business?
  The Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender are steeped in history and have traded on their unstoppable off-road ability for decades. However, these cars have taken very different paths to where they are today. The Land Cruiser has moved from functional 4x4
  
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• New Viper 'is a possibility,' Sergio Marchionne says

  13-01-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under: 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Dodge, Coupe, PerformanceDuring his annual press conference at the Detroit Auto Show, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne opens the door to the arrival of a new Dodge Viper.Continue reading New Viper 'is a possibility,' Sergio Marchionne saysNew Viper 'is a possibility,' Sergio Marchionne says originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi's Keogh says automakers can be disruptors

  13-01-2016 16:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  The president of Audi of America warned automakers to embrace the dramatic technological changes that are remaking the industry, and to beware of continuing business as usual amid the U.S. market's record vehicle sales.
  
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• Automotive NVH Materials Market Worth 11.6 Billion USD by 2020 - PR Newswire (press release)

  13-01-2016 16:04 via
  Automotive NVH Materials Market Worth 11.6 Billion USD by 2020
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  The report "Automotive NVH Materials Market by Type (Rubbers, Thermoplastic Polymers, and Engineering Resins), Application (Absorption and Insulation), Vehicle Type (Cars, LCV, HCV, and Bus) and Regional Analysis - Global Forecast to 2020", The ...and more »
  

• Sweden Tehran foothold reinforces FKG Iran visit

  13-01-2016 15:54
  Scandinavian automotive supplier association, FKG's decision to lead a component delegation to Tehran has been swiftly echoed by Sweden's Enterprise Ministry setting up a permanent office in the Iranian capital.
  
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• LDV returns with Chinese backing and four new van models

  13-01-2016 15:45
  
  British commercial vehicle maker LDV is brought back from the dead with $2.2bn investment 2016-01-13 14:40 Once a prominent name in van manufacturing before bankrupcy hit in 2009, LDV has been brought back from the dead. A $2.2bn global investment from Chinese firm SAIC Maxus will see four new LDV van models launched in the UK and Ireland soon.
  SAIC Maxus already builds over 6 million vehicles per year, mainly in China. It bought the rights to use the LDV name when administrators were selling o
  
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• Auto industry's fuel economy goals are in trouble

  13-01-2016 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  In private meetings late last year, U.S. regulators and automakers staked out preliminary -- and opposing -- positions in a debate about the companies' ability to boost fuel economy 50 percent to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.
  
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• Porsche CEO outlines Cayenne diesel US repair proposal

  13-01-2016 15:22
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Porsche, Emissions, SUV, Diesel, LuxuryPorsche thinks that updated software and a new catalytic converter should be enough to make the diesel Cayenne emissions compliant, but the company has to wait for regulators to approve the repair plan.Continue reading Porsche CEO outlines Cayenne diesel US repair proposalPorsche CEO outlines Cayenne diesel US repair proposal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:22:00 EST.Please
  
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• Ford expects record 2015 pretax profit, same or better in 2016

  13-01-2016 15:15
  
  Ford expects to achieve record 2015 pre-tax profit, excluding special items, and to continue its momentum in 2016 with results that are equal to or higher than 2015.
  
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• McLaren™ Teams Up with Hollywood Automotive Powerhouse Cinema Vehicles™ - Business Wire (press release)

  13-01-2016 15:14 via
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  NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinema Vehicles (www.cinemavehicles.com), the largest supplier of vehicles to the Film, Television and Commercial industry in the US, has announced an alliance with McLaren Automotive, the British ...and more »
  

• Baby car seats and booster seats: everything you need to know

  13-01-2016 15:01
  
  Everything you need to know about baby car seats and booster seats, from development to tips on buying and safety laws 2016-01-13 14:45 With some of the safest roads in Europe and car manufacturers determined to achieve five-star Euro NCAP ratings, you might consider UK drivers to be among the most safety-conscious around. But there’s one area where we’re falling behind our continental cousins and possibly putting the most valuable people to us – our kids – in dange
  
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• Luxury brands tap mobile software experts to polish premium cachet

  13-01-2016 14:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Software expertise has become the new battleground for luxury automakers as the latest premium cars compete on high-tech innovations rather than sheer power or luxury, something that requires millions of lines of code.
  
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• RIP Maria Teresa de Filippis, first lady of Formula One

  13-01-2016 14:44
  
  Filed under: MotorsportsMaria Teresa de Filippis passed away over the weekend in Italy at the age of 89. She became the first woman to compete in a Formula One race in 1958.Continue reading RIP Maria Teresa de Filippis, first lady of Formula OneRIP Maria Teresa de Filippis, first lady of Formula One originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM boosts 2016 profit outlook

  13-01-2016 14:33
  
  General Motors on Wednesday (13 January) announced an increase to its 2016 earnings per share adjusted outlook to between US$5.25 and $5.75, up from the prior outlook of $5.00 to $5.50 provided on 1 October, 2015. The company also expects improved EBIT-adjusted, EBIT-adjusted margin and automotive adjusted free cash flow.
  
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• GM hikes 2016 profit forecast, boosts stock buyback by $4 billion

  13-01-2016 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM raised its earnings projection for 2016 by 25 cents a share, increased the size of its share buyback and boosted the dividend to start the year.
  
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• Contract assemblies to boost Magna in 2018

  13-01-2016 14:18
  
  Magna International forecasts for 2016 and 2018 include a big increase in sales from contracted vehicle assemblies, reflecting a recent announcement of a deal with Jaguar Land Rover.
  
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• Can you trust UK new car sales figures?

  13-01-2016 14:11
  
  New car registrations hit record high in 2015 but do car makers actually sell as many cars as they claim? 2016-01-13 14:00 Up to 15 per cent of new car registrations could be pre-registered, leaving thousands of unsold motors sitting on forecourts and skewing industry figures.
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed 2015 was the best ever year for sales with 2.63 million cars registered but an Auto Express study suggests dealers are pre-registering cars at record levels t
  
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• 2015 Hyundai Genesis recalled to replace tires

  13-01-2016 14:01
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Hyundai, Safety, Sedan, LuxuryHyundai will recall the 2015 Genesis to replace its tires because the factory rubber can develop cracks in the sidewall.Continue reading 2015 Hyundai Genesis recalled to replace tires2015 Hyundai Genesis recalled to replace tires originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM to launch online portal for low-mileage used cars

  13-01-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM plans to launch an online service to sell low-mileage used cars to consumers nationwide, a bid to capture the growing number of car shoppers who prefer to browse digitally.
  
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• Rubber Molding Market for Automotive Components to Grow at CAGR of 5.2% to 2020 - PR Newswire (press release)

  13-01-2016 13:34 via
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  The global automotive rubber molding components market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.20% from 2015 to 2020 to hit a market size of USD 40.5 Billion by 2020. Increasing technological advancements, increasing stringent emission & increasing ...and more »
  

• CARB rejects VW diesel emissions fix ahead of CEO's Washington meeting

  13-01-2016 13:02
  New Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller faces a crucial meeting on Wednesday (13 January) with US regulators to discuss ways out of the emissions-cheating crisis, a day after the California Air Resources Board (CARB) rejected the automaker's initial proposed engine fix.
  
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• Research and Markets: Global Automotive Robotics Market Analysis, 2015-2022 ... - Business Wire (press release)

  13-01-2016 12:51 via
  Research and Markets: Global Automotive Robotics Market Analysis, 2015-2022 ...
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  Focusing on the current market trends and dynamics, the author has announced its meticulous report on Global Automotive Robotics Market Analysis, 2015-2025. The automotive industry is currently experiencing a dynamic era of growth due to the rising ...and more »
  

• Philippine sales rise 25% in December, 23% YTD

  13-01-2016 12:46
  
  New vehicle sales in the Philippines rose by over 25% to 26,679 units in December, lifting full-year sales by 22.9% to 288,609 units in 2015 from 234,747 in the previous year.
  
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• 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE R AWD - growls and grips

  13-01-2016 12:46
  How often do any of us get into the driver's seat of a car and do a double take at the calibrations on the speedo? Indeed, the correct answer being not often enough. The 2016 F-TYPE R AWD hatchback has just thrilled me with its display going all the way to 340km/h.
  
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• Visteon acquires AllGo Systems

  13-01-2016 12:44
  
  Visteon says it has inked a deal to acquire AllGo Systems, a developer of embedded multimedia system solutions to global vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• China sales jump 15% in December, 5% YTD

  13-01-2016 12:30
  New vehicle sales in China jumped by 15.4% to 2.8m units in December, from 2.4m units in the same month of last year, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
  
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• Ford names new Dagenham engine plant manager

  13-01-2016 12:04
  Paul Neighbour has been appointed Ford Dagenham engine plant manager, following the departure of Martin Everitt, who is now the automaker's director of powertrain manufacturing engineering for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
  
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• Tower unveils Q4 divestitures outcome

  13-01-2016 12:03
  
  Tower International has announced the outcomes of divestitures completed during the fourth quarter last year and updated the status of previously announced plans to investigate the potential sale of Tower Europe.
  
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• Best cars from the 2016 Detroit Motor Show: which was your favourite?

  13-01-2016 12:01
  
  We take a look at our stars of NAIAS 2016, but which model do you think stole the show? 2016-01-13 11:30 The press days of the 2016 Detroit Motor Show have come to a close. All of the new cars have been revealed to the world and we’re left to reflect on what we’ve seen.
  The 2016 North American International Auto Show, or NAIAS for short, has given us a huge amount of new cars to get excited about in the next year or so. There was everything from hydrogen-fuelled SUVs to opulent luxu
  
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