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• Tesla sues German supplier over Model X falcon doors

  19-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla Motors sued a German parts supplier for misrepresenting its ability to design and build the signature falcon-wing doors on its long-delayed Model X crossover.
  
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• Tesla sues supplier over saggy Falcon Wing doors

  19-01-2016 23:18
  Tesla Motors, having dumped the intended supplier of its Model X crossover's vertical-lift rear doors, is now suing the firm. According to the lawsuit, prototype doors sagged, overheated, leaked oil and eventually stopped working.
  
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• Tesla sues German supplier over saggy Falcon Wing doors

  19-01-2016 23:18
  Tesla Motors, having dumped the intended supplier of its Model X crossover's vertical-lift rear doors, is now suing the firm. According to the lawsuit, prototype doors sagged, overheated, leaked oil and eventually stopped working.
  
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• 2018 BMW 3 Series spied looking cold as ice

  19-01-2016 23:13
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, BMW, Sedan, FutureThese spy shots offer an early look at the next-gen BMW 3 Series, which is currently under development in the arctic.Continue reading 2018 BMW 3 Series spied looking cold as ice2018 BMW 3 Series spied looking cold as ice originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 17:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM buys failed ridesharing company for less than $39m

  19-01-2016 22:29
  
  Filed under: Green, GM, Transportation AlternativesSidecar, self-proclaimed inventor of ridesharing, didn't survive in an Uber world. Now GM is swooping in to pick up the pieces.Continue reading GM buys failed ridesharing company for less than $39mGM buys failed ridesharing company for less than $39m originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• NHTSA chief vows action this year on cybersecurity

  19-01-2016 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  The nation's top auto safety regulator said his agency will take action this year to address automotive cybersecurity issues, as the spread of connectivity technologies threatens to expose vehicles to new paths of attack.
  
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• Ex-Taco Bell exec now suing Uber driver he attacked

  19-01-2016 21:58
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, SmartphoneThe Taco Bell exec that was recorded assaulting an Uber driver is now suing his victim for $5 million, claiming he was recorded illegally.Continue reading Ex-Taco Bell exec now suing Uber driver he attackedEx-Taco Bell exec now suing Uber driver he attacked originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Chris Evans loses lunch during Top Gear segment

  19-01-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, UKChris Evans had some stomach issues after riding with Sabine Schmitz, while in the UK, one of the show's key BBC bosses announced her departure.Continue reading Chris Evans loses lunch during Top Gear segmentChris Evans loses lunch during Top Gear segment originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM ignition-switch trial hits snag over real-estate fraud accusation

  19-01-2016 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Oklahoma family's eviction from their 'dream house' following allegations of check fraud is threatening to derail the first trial over General Motors' ignition-switch flaw.
  
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• GM accuses ignition-switch plaintiff of real-estate fraud

  19-01-2016 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Oklahoma man suing GM in the first trial over a deadly ignition-switch flaw lied to the jury about his family's eviction from its "dream house" after he committed fraud against a real estate agent, the company said.
  
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• Watch a Subaru BRZ nail world-record tightest 360 spin

  19-01-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under: Videos, Subaru, UK, Coupe, PerformanceBritish stunt driver Alastair Moffatt scored another world record at Autosport International, where he spun a Subaru BRZ around in a space of 21 feet - just 7 more than the length of the car.Continue reading Watch a Subaru BRZ nail world-record tightest 360 spinWatch a Subaru BRZ nail world-record tightest 360 spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email t
  
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• Mercedes to skip Super Bowl 50

  19-01-2016 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes-Benz is sitting out the Super Bowl this year after it made a rare appearance in 2015 to tout the speedy AMG GT.
  
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• Let's not get too excited about Tesla Model 3 debut in Geneva

  19-01-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Rumormill, Geneva Motor Show, Tesla, ElectricDespite rumors, it's more likely that the Tesla Model 3 will debut at the company's Fremont, CA facility than the Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading Let's not get too excited about Tesla Model 3 debut in GenevaLet's not get too excited about Tesla Model 3 debut in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• What Potential Does Iran Hold For The Automotive Industry? - Forbes

  19-01-2016 19:44 via
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  What Potential Does Iran Hold For The Automotive Industry?
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  Global businesses have been scrutinizing the potential impact of sanctions being lifted as they strategize their entry into Iran. In just six months, Iran and the P5+1 will meet in Vienna, Austria, to strike an agreement that should 'put the pedal to ...
  

• Mitsubishi Mirage Recognized By IHS Automotive For Continued Model Loyalty - PR Newswire (press release)

  19-01-2016 19:22 via
  Mitsubishi Mirage Recognized By IHS Automotive For Continued Model Loyalty
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  CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the Mitsubishi Mirage has once again been recognized by IHS Automotive for having the highest Model Loyalty in the Non-Luxury Traditional ...and more »
  

• Obama visits Detroit Auto Show to focus on industry recovery

  19-01-2016 19:20
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, 2016 Detroit Auto Show, United StatesPresident Obama will visit the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Wednesday. He will also speak to residents of a local neighborhood.Continue reading Obama visits Detroit Auto Show to focus on industry recoveryObama visits Detroit Auto Show to focus on industry recovery originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&
  
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• Four-wheel drive for new MINI Clubman ALL4

  19-01-2016 18:15
  
  MINI Clubman ALL4 is the first non-SUV for MINI to get four-wheel drive 2016-01-19 23:01 The MINI Clubman ALL4 has been revealed, bringing four-wheel drive into the brand's practical VW Golf rival for the first time. It will be available on Cooper S and Cooper SD models from April, costing from £24,305.
  Previously the only MINI model with the ALL4 system was the Countryman, and this new smaller model marks the first time four-wheel drive has been offered on an Oxford-built MINI.
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• Autoblog Minute: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crash lands

  19-01-2016 18:04
  
  Filed under: Videos, Autoblog MinuteSpaceX's reusable rocket, Falcon 9, crash lands on re-entry. Ice buildup could be the cause of crash, says CEO Elon Musk. Autoblog's Mylencia Gillenwaters reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading Autoblog Minute: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crash landsAutoblog Minute: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crash lands originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&nbs
  
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• Zeigler Automotive Group Continues Growth with Opening of Nissan and Infiniti ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  19-01-2016 18:03 via
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  ORLAND PARK, Ill., Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeigler Automotive Group, one of the largest privately owned dealer groups, today announced its continued growth with the opening of Orland Park Nissan and Infiniti dealerships. Located at 8500 and 8550 ...
  

• Need for Uniform Welding Drives the Industrial Robotics Market in the ... - Business Wire (press release)

  19-01-2016 18:00 via
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  This research report titled global industrial robotics market in the automotive industry 2016-2020 provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This market research report also includes up to date analysis ...and more »
  

• VW names former BMW man for North America hot seat

  19-01-2016 17:58
  Volkswagen has appointed Hinrich Woebcken head of the North America region effective 1 April, 2016 when he assumes responsibility for all the activities of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand in the region.
  
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• Do you know your car dashboard warning lights?

  19-01-2016 17:37
  
  Test your car knowledge with our dashboard warning light quiz! Can you get all 25 right? 2016-01-20 10:50 A car dashboard wouldn’t be complete without a huge number of warning lights, symbols and icons scattered across it. Some warn us of dangerous faults or potential damage, while others are merely let us know that we’ve left our lights on or that the parking sensors are active. But do you know which is which? Take our quiz at the bottom of this page to find out…
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• Hydrogen deal between GM, Honda getting factory real

  19-01-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under: Green, Plants/Manufacturing, GM, Honda, Japan, Emerging Technologies, Technology, HydrogenGM and Honda may take a major step forward in their shared development of hydrogen fuel cell technology by opening a joint factory.Continue reading Hydrogen deal between GM, Honda getting factory realHydrogen deal between GM, Honda getting factory real originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&n
  
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• Geneva Motor Show 2016: preview

  19-01-2016 17:29
  
  Here's what to expect from the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March 2016-01-22 10:10 The Geneva Motor Show is always one of the most important events of the year for the car industry. You can bet there'll be plenty of new production car and concept car unveils, big breaking news stories and a veritable cyclone of rumours and speculation. For car fans, it's absolutely unmissable and Auto Express will be on the ground bringing you the best coverage. 
  The 2016 Geneva show runs from 3rd-13th M
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court to decide if service advisers must be paid overtime

  19-01-2016 17:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a dispute over whether service advisers must be paid overtime. Arguments before the court are expected this spring.
  
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• Global Automotive Emission Sensor Market Set to Generate over USD 13 Billion ... - Yahoo Finance UK

  19-01-2016 17:20 via
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  Technavio analysts forecast the global automotive emission sensor market to post a CAGR of more than 4% by 2019, according to their latest report. The growth in the automotive emission sensor market is mainly due to the implementation of tougher and ...and more »
  

• Global Automotive Emission Sensor Market Set to Generate over USD 13 Billion by 2019, Reports Technavio - Yahoo Finance UK

  19-01-2016 17:20 via
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  Technavio analysts forecast the global automotive emission sensor market to post a CAGR of more than 4% by 2019, according to their latest report. The growth in the automotive emission sensor market is mainly due to the implementation of tougher and ...and more »
  

• Former Automotive Executive Joins Cyclone Toronto - Canada NewsWire (press release)

  19-01-2016 17:12 via
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  Former Automotive Executive Joins Cyclone Toronto
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  TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2016 /CNW/ - Cyclone Toronto, a full service creative agency, announced today that former National Marketing Manager of Kia Canada Inc., Marc Desgroseilliers, has joined its Executive team as VP of Marketing and Business ...and more »
  

• AvtoVAZ bullish with new models despite Russia falls

  19-01-2016 17:02
  AvtoVAZ is remaining bullish insisting its sales falls are bucking the overall trend of fiercely dropping numbers as Russia continues to endure rouble pressure and international economic sanctions.
  
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• Koenigsegg has sold all 25 units of Agera RS it will build

  19-01-2016 16:44
  
  Filed under: Car Buying, Koenigsegg, Coupe, Performance, SupercarsJust ten months after its debut, Koenigsegg has sold all 25 examples of the Agera RS it will build. At least one will come to the US.Continue reading Koenigsegg has sold all 25 units of Agera RS it will buildKoenigsegg has sold all 25 units of Agera RS it will build originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• CARS program expected to double PHL sales of automotive parts by 2017 - BusinessWorld Online Edition

  19-01-2016 16:00 via
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  THE PHILIPPINE Parts Maker Association expects local sales of vehicle parts and accessories to double to P240 billion by 2017 under the government's Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program. Toyota vehicles being assembled at ...
  

• Asia Pacific Propelling Global Automotive Wire and Cable Materials Market to ... - Industry Today (press release)

  19-01-2016 15:34 via
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  This report covers forecast and analysis for the automotive wire and cable materials market on a global and regional level. The study forecast from 2013 to 2019. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday. Transparency Market ...
  

• Major funding for UK's low carbon automotive technology - ITS International

  19-01-2016 15:21 via
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  Major funding for UK's low carbon automotive technology
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  Five new innovative projects to develop new low carbon and energy efficient technology in the automotive sector have been awarded US$107 million of joint UK government and industry funding. The measure, which is set to boost jobs and growth in the ...
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• Ford Motor Company Selects Analog Devices' Automotive Audio Bus™ for its Next ... - Business Wire (press release)

  19-01-2016 15:01 via
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  NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) announced today that the Ford Motor Company has selected the Automotive Audio Bus™ (A2B) as its primary infotainment network technology with in-vehicle deployments starting ...and more »
  

• Christian Bale quits Enzo Ferrari biopic over weight gain

  19-01-2016 14:59
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Rumormill, TV/Movies, FerrariHe tried, but allegedly failed, to reach the weight needed to play the lead in Michael Mann's film about the legendary automaker.Continue reading Christian Bale quits Enzo Ferrari biopic over weight gainChristian Bale quits Enzo Ferrari biopic over weight gain originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla, Elio, auto dealers talking to FTC today on direct sales

  19-01-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Ownership, Tesla, United States, ElectricThe FTC will hear eight hours of testimony on things like vehicle distribution, dealership locations, and direct vehicle sales today.Continue reading Tesla, Elio, auto dealers talking to FTC today on direct salesTesla, Elio, auto dealers talking to FTC today on direct sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&nbs
  
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• 2017 BMW i3 rumored to get more electric range

  19-01-2016 14:00
  
  Filed under: Green, BMW, Driving, Hatchback, ElectricA battery upgrade for the 2017 BMW i3 could boost the EV's range by 50 percent to about 120 miles.Continue reading 2017 BMW i3 rumored to get more electric range2017 BMW i3 rumored to get more electric range originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai and Kia plan eco-explosion with major hybrid tech roll out

  19-01-2016 13:19
  
  Hyundai's Ioniq is just the start with 26 Hyundai, Kia and Genesis hybrids planned by 2020 2016-01-19 12:11 Hyundai’s new Ioniq eco car will spark an explosion in environmentally friendly models from the Korean brand and its stablemate Kia.
  The Ioniq will be publicly unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month, but has already been shown to Auto Express in South Korea.
  And Ki-Sang Lee, Hyundai’s senior vice president, head of eco-friendly tech centre, promised it was just the start
  
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• BMW to roll out restaurant-booking digital helper

  19-01-2016 12:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW is pushing back against tech competitors with a digital helper that lets drivers locate a nearby restaurant with free tables, book seats and find the best route there.
  
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• Automotive NVH Materials Market - Global Forecast to 2020 - Segmentation By ... - Yahoo Finance UK

  19-01-2016 12:53 via
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  The global Automotive NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness) materials market size, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 11.6 Billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2015 and 2020. The increased necessity to reduce noise and vibration from ...and more »
  

• GM buys ride-sharing company Sidecar's assets to support Lyft alliance

  19-01-2016 12:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM is following up its $500 million bet on Lyft with another flashy, though far less costly, move to fortify itself against the rise of Uber Technologies.
  
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• Renault to recall diesel Captur for pollution fix

  19-01-2016 12:40
  
  Renault will recall 15,800 diesel Captur SUVs to fix pollution-control systems and offer voluntary emissions-system updates for about 700,000 vehicles as the French carmaker seeks to avoid a Volkswagen-type crisis.
  
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• Bridgestone launches new run flat tyre

  19-01-2016 12:34
  
  Bridgestone has launched its new DriveGuard run flat tyre in Europe which will be available as an aftermarket fitment to any make of car fitted with a pressure monitoring system.
  
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• TU-Automotive Announces that GENIVI President will Present at TU-Automotive ... - Press Release Rocket

  19-01-2016 12:14 via
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  TU-Automotive is delighted to confirm that Matt Jones, President of GENIVI and Director of Future Technology at Jaguar Land Rover, will be presenting at the TU-Automotive Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (March 29-30, Novi, MI). Novi, MI (PRWEB) ...and more »
  

• Taiwan vehicle sales slightly lower in 2015

  19-01-2016 11:55
  
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan rose slightly in December, by 0.1% to 41,821 units, according to data released by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
  
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• New 2017 BMW X5 seen on cold weather testing trip

  19-01-2016 11:49
  
  BMW's next-generation X5 has been spotted. The new SUV is expected to go on sale in the second half of 2017 2016-01-19 11:40 Just after capturing BMW's next Z4 roadster out in the snow, our spy snappers have nabbed the next X5 SUV driving in a winter wonderland. The Audi Q7 rival isn't likely be unveiled until well into next year.
  The current, third-generation X5 has only been on sale since 2013, so it's quite early for us to be seeing the next model testing. Details are scarce so far
  
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• JFE starts galvanized steel production in Indonesia

  19-01-2016 11:43
  
  Japan's JFE Steel Corporation launched production of a new galvanised steel plant in Bekasi, 30km east of the Indonesian capital city Jakarta.
  
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• Proton developing new range of Euro6C engines

  19-01-2016 11:08
  
  Malaysia's first national car company Proton Holdings said it is investing MYR600m (US$136m) to develop a new generation of engines that meet stringent European emission standards.
  
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• All-new BMW Z4 roadster spied ahead of 2017 debut

  19-01-2016 11:06
  
  BMW's third-generation Z4 roadster has been spied winter testing in the woods, with folding fabric roof 2016-01-19 10:05 BMW's next big secret has been spotted out in the open; the new Z4 roadster has been caught by our spy photographers enduring harsh winter testing. It's expected to be shown to the public in the first half of next year.
  In the past year we've seen spyshots of the new 5-Series, 3-Series and X3, and the Munich brand's model offensive continues with the sporty next-gen Z4.
  
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• Hot Hyundais on the way as Hyundai N performance division confirmed

  19-01-2016 10:58
  
  Three Hyundai N performance cars are on the way with the i30 N and Genesis G70 N set to arrive first 2016-01-19 09:30 Hyundai has revealed that it is currently working on three separate N-branded performance cars. Woong-Chul Yang, vice chairman, Namyang research and development centre, confirmed the plans as the brand unveiled its new Ioniq eco model to journalists in South Korea.
  He said: “For N, we are working on three cars - the next i30, the small Genesis [the G70 BMW 3-Series ri
  
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