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• Connected Car Market Report 2016-2026: Top Automotive OEMs & Other Companies Providing Telematics for ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  27-01-2016 23:56 via
  Connected Car Market Report 2016-2026: Top Automotive OEMs & Other Companies Providing Telematics for ...
  PR Newswire (press release)
  The latest 264 page report from business intelligence provider visiongain offers comprehensive analysis of the global automotive connected car market. Visiongain assesses that the connected car market will generate revenues of $30.4bn in 2016.and more »
  

• VW to show tiny T-Cross, a Juke and CX-3 rival, at Geneva

  27-01-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under: Rumormill, Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen, Crossover, Concept CarsVolkswagen may show a Polo-based compact crossover concept called the T-Cross at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The model likely previews a production version for 2018.Continue reading VW to show tiny T-Cross, a Juke and CX-3 rival, at GenevaVW to show tiny T-Cross, a Juke and CX-3 rival, at Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | 
  
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• Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) PT Raised to $105.00 at Barclays - EMQ

  27-01-2016 23:37 via
  Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) PT Raised to $105.00 at Barclays
  EMQ
  Delphi Automotive PLC logo Delphi Automotive PLC (NASDAQ:DLPH) had its price target lifted by equities research analysts at Barclays from $88.00 to $105.00 in a research note issued on Monday, Marketbeat reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” ...
  Morningstar Issues "BBB" Credit Rating to Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH)Zolmax
  Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) to Post FY2016 Earnings of $6.05 Per Share, Northcoast
  

• Buick prepares Super Bowl ad blitz to introduce Cascada

  27-01-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Humor, Marketing/Advertising, Buick, Convertible, Crossover, Sedan, LuxuryNew York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. and actress Emily Ratajkowski will try to sell a younger audience on the new convertible.Continue reading Buick prepares Super Bowl ad blitz to introduce CascadaBuick prepares Super Bowl ad blitz to introduce Cascada originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email thi
  
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• O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY) Rating Increased to Buy at Sterne Agee CRT - EMQ

  27-01-2016 22:57 via
  O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY) Rating Increased to Buy at Sterne Agee CRT
  EMQ
  O'Reilly Automotive logo O'Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:ORLY) was upgraded by stock analysts at Sterne Agee CRT from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued on Monday, The Fly reports. The firm currently has a $300.00 price ...
  Recent Analysts' Ratings Changes for O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY)Zolmaxall 3 news articles »
  

• Lexus recalls 2016 RX over knee airbag assembly

  27-01-2016 22:28
  
  Filed under: Green, Recalls, Lexus, Safety, Crossover, LuxuryLexus will recall the 2016 RX 350 and RX 450h to replace the knee airbag assembly.Continue reading Lexus recalls 2016 RX over knee airbag assemblyLexus recalls 2016 RX over knee airbag assembly originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Your next car will update itself while you sleep, and maybe watch you too - Digital Trends

  27-01-2016 22:04 via
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  Your next car will update itself while you sleep, and maybe watch you too
  Digital Trends
  Physical recalls will always be necessary to fix problems with a car's hardware, but with automotive data connectivity racing ahead by leaps and bounds, there's a lot about your car that can be updated over the air – just like your phone or tablet. It ...
  

• Meet the Greenest and Meanest vehicles of 2016

  27-01-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under: Green, Bentley, Chevrolet, Fiat, Ford, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, smart, Toyota, Alternative Fuels, Emissions, Fuel EfficiencyUsing a cradle-to-grave analysis, the ACEEE ranks over 1,000 make/model trim lines to find the greenest and meanest (to the environment) vehicles of 2016.Continue reading Meet the Greenest and Meanest vehicles of 2016Meet the Greenest and Meanest vehicles of 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use
  
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• Lexus recalls RX350, RX450h crossovers for airbag flaw

  27-01-2016 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is recalling 6,000 new Lexus RX350 and RX450h crossovers from the 2016 model year to fix issues related to airbags.
  
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• Alfa Romeo realigns product onslaught (again)

  27-01-2016 21:31
  
  Filed under: Alfa Romeo, Crossover, Hatchback, Sedan, SUV, Luxury, PerformanceAlfa Romeo has reshuffled its product strategy and pushed back the launch date for multiple models, originally slated for 2018, to the mid-2020s.Continue reading Alfa Romeo realigns product onslaught (again)Alfa Romeo realigns product onslaught (again) originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF TRW signs office lease for global electronics business

  27-01-2016 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZF TRW plans to open its global electronics headquarters in suburban Detroit by the end of the second quarter following a lease of a 171,000-square-foot office building.
  
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• CRMSuite Automotive Retailers Report Double Digit Sales Increases by Throwing Out the Old CRM - PR Newswire (press release)

  27-01-2016 21:07 via
  CRMSuite Automotive Retailers Report Double Digit Sales Increases by Throwing Out the Old CRM
  PR Newswire (press release)
  SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CRMSuite, released in December 2014, is pleased to announce that over 200 new vehicle franchised dealerships converted to its new platform in 2015. During the year and on a month over month basis the ...and more »
  

• Say goodbye to the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200

  27-01-2016 20:59
  
  Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAMFiat-Chrysler is restructuring its five-year business plan, and that means the end of the road for the poorly received Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 sedans.Continue reading Say goodbye to the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200Say goodbye to the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2016 Automotive M&A Outlook: Mergers and Acquisitions - The National Law Review

  27-01-2016 20:45 via
  2016 Automotive M&A Outlook: Mergers and Acquisitions
  The National Law Review
  The automotive industry experienced extraordinarily high levels of deal activity in 2015. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the sector are expected to remain strong in 2016, but deal volume and frequency may slightly taper off. Below is a summary of ...
  

• FCA goes all-in on Jeep and Ram brands on cheap gas bet

  27-01-2016 20:34
  
  Filed under: Green, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, RAM, Fuel Efficiency, SUV, Truck, Diesel, Hybrid, Off-RoadIn the wake of low gas prices and very strong demand for trucks and SUVs, Fiat-Chrysler is changing its five-year product plan after only a year.Continue reading FCA goes all-in on Jeep and Ram brands on cheap gas betFCA goes all-in on Jeep and Ram brands on cheap gas bet originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&
  
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• Snow put damper on January U.S. sales, but demand expected to rebound

  27-01-2016 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last weekend's big snowstorm took a big bite out of January's U.S. new-vehicle sales, but analysts and dealers said they expect demand to rebound in February and March, keeping the industry on track for a second consecutive record year.
  
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• Ford drops out of Japanese market due to dismal sales

  27-01-2016 20:16
  
  Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Ford, JapanThe company is also pulling out of the Indonesian market. Ford failed to make a dent in market share in either country. Employees were notified via email.Continue reading Ford drops out of Japanese market due to dismal salesFord drops out of Japanese market due to dismal sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to idle plant that makes Chrysler 200 for six weeks

  27-01-2016 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it will idle its plant in Sterling Heights, Mich., which makes the midsize Chrysler 200 sedan, for six weeks starting on Monday.
  
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• Evolutionary Rolls-Royce Phantom replacement captured for first time

  27-01-2016 19:29
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Rolls-Royce, Sedan, LuxuryThe new range-topping Rolls-Royce won't change its style that much, but its aluminum-intensive construction should result in a much lighter luxury sedan.Continue reading Evolutionary Rolls-Royce Phantom replacement captured for first timeEvolutionary Rolls-Royce Phantom replacement captured for first time originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |
  
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• There will now be a third hyperloop test track

  27-01-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under: Green, Transportation AlternativesCompeting with Hyperloop Technologies and Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, AECOM is going to build a new test track in LA, on the SpaceX grounds.Continue reading There will now be a third hyperloop test trackThere will now be a third hyperloop test track originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #464

  27-01-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under: PodcastsOn Episode #464 of the Autoblog Podcast, we'll look back at the Detroit Auto Show and forward to Geneva. We've also got a ton of your questions to answer.Continue reading Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #464Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #464 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Canadian automotive sector hollowing out, despite record sales - CBC.ca

  27-01-2016 18:50 via
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  Canadian automotive sector hollowing out, despite record sales
  CBC.ca
  There were record auto sales in Canada in 2015, but the industry itself shrank, according to industry analysts. About 2.3 million cars and light trucks were built in Canada last year, a 5.5 per cent reduction from the previous year, according to a ...
  

• Petrolicious finds the cutest Zagato racecar ever

  27-01-2016 18:46
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Fiat, Coupe, Classics, RacingPetrolicious goes for a ride in the last surviving 1949 Fiat Topolino 750 MM by Zagato, and this is the cutest vintage racecar you've ever seen.Continue reading Petrolicious finds the cutest Zagato racecar everPetrolicious finds the cutest Zagato racecar ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to pay UAW workers up to $4,000 in profit sharing

  27-01-2016 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  UAW-represented Fiat Chrysler workers will receive profit-sharing checks of as much as $4,000 this year, 45 percent more than in 2015, the company said today.
  
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• FCA said it beat 2015 guidance but Latin America and Asia Pacific plummet

  27-01-2016 18:22
  
  FCA said it closed 2015 with a strong performance well in excess of full-year guidance. Including Ferrari, net revenues were EUR113.2bn, up 18%, Adjusted EBIT was EUR5.3bn, up 40% and adjusted net profit was EUR2.0bn, up 91%.
  
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• GKN Driveline supplies CVJ to BMW 7 Series

  27-01-2016 18:14
  
  GKN Driveline says its new lightweight VL3 constant velocity joint (CV Joint) system, which enables rear-wheel drive platforms to save more than 4kg of weight, has been selected by BMW to launch on the latest 7 Series.
  
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• 2016 Buick Cascada First Drive

  27-01-2016 17:58
  
  Filed under: Buick, First Drives, ConvertibleDespite some minor flaws, the Buick Cascada manages to provide open-top fun without the compromises you might expect.Continue reading 2016 Buick Cascada First Drive2016 Buick Cascada First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Limited edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Blades Edition flies in

  27-01-2016 17:55
  
  Special Blades Edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage S gets upgrades based on aerobatic display team's livery 2016-01-27 17:00 A dealer has created a special Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Blades Edition to pay homage to a well-known aerobatic display team. The car features a grey and orange livery as well as some special extras.
  There aren't any changes under the skin, so the car's incredible 4.7-litre V8 engine is untouched. The Blades Edition does get a lot of visual upgrades though, including&nbs
  
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• Analysts' Weekly Ratings Updates for Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) - EMQ

  27-01-2016 17:25 via
  Analysts' Weekly Ratings Updates for Asbury Automotive Group (ABG)
  EMQ
  1/25/2016 – Asbury Automotive Group had its price target lowered by analysts at Deutsche Bank from $72.00 to $68.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock. 1/22/2016 – Asbury Automotive Group was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment ...
  Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) Price Target Cut to $68.00IRA Market Report
  Analyst's Review to Watch: Asbury Automotive Group, IncCWRU Observerall 4
  

• We aren't the only ones who want a Chrysler Pacifica Hellcat

  27-01-2016 17:20
  
  Filed under: Etc., Humor, Chrysler, Minivan/Van, PerformanceStop what you're doing and imagine what a 707-horsepower Chrysler Pacifica minivan would be like.Continue reading We aren't the only ones who want a Chrysler Pacifica HellcatWe aren't the only ones who want a Chrysler Pacifica Hellcat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Grammer's Automotive Division posts record NAFTA revenue - PR Newswire (press release)

  27-01-2016 16:48 via
  Grammer's Automotive Division posts record NAFTA revenue
  PR Newswire (press release)
  AMBERG, Germany, and TROY, Mich., Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammer AG, a global specialist in passenger-vehicle interiors, continued its successful growth trajectory in North America in 2015. Based on preliminary figures, NAFTA revenue for the ...and more »
  

• Opel bringing back-to-basics GT sport coupe concept to Geneva

  27-01-2016 16:42
  
  Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, GM, Opel, Vauxhall, Coupe, Concept Cars, PerformanceVauxhall and Opel's new GT concept imagines an elegant sports coupe with turbocharged three-cylinder power for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading Opel bringing back-to-basics GT sport coupe concept to GenevaOpel bringing back-to-basics GT sport coupe concept to Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email thi
  
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• FCA tilts N.A. production plans to trucks, scales back Alfa ambitions

  27-01-2016 16:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  A revised business plan released today by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles moves its profit-heavy Jeep and Ram brands into the passing lane, while tapping the brakes on efforts to build a full line of Alfa Romeos from scratch by 2018.
  
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• Global Automotive Gears Market 2016 - Application, Product Type, Material, & by Vehicle Type Forecasts to 2020 for ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  27-01-2016 16:17 via
  Global Automotive Gears Market 2016 - Application, Product Type, Material, & by Vehicle Type Forecasts to 2020 for ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive gears market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2015 to 2020. The market is estimated to be USD 28.47 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach 38.27 Billion by 2020. Asia-Pacific is the largest market for automotive ...
  Automotive Sensors Market worth 30.90 Billion USD by 2020MarketWatch
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• 2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X is cool but no Raptor threat

  27-01-2016 16:14
  
  Filed under: GM, GMC, Truck, Off-RoadGMC builds a brawnier Sierra All Terrain model. The All Terrain X special edition gets more power, knobbier tires, and blacked-out wheels.Continue reading 2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X is cool but no Raptor threat2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X is cool but no Raptor threat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New-look Range Rover due before the end of 2016

  27-01-2016 15:30
  
  We've spotted an updated Range Rover testing in the UK with a few small changes to its exterior2016-01-27 14:30 The luxurious Range Rover is set to be facelifted this year, and we've spotted the updated model testing on UK roads.
  The car in our pictures is only camouflaged from the bonnet and door handles downwards, so don't expect a total overhaul - in fact, the changes we can see are very minor. There's a new front bumper with sportier-looking vents below the headlights and a black honeycomb
  
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• Autoblog Minute: Cyclist run off the road in Glendale, CA

  27-01-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under: Videos, Weird Car News, Autoblog MinuteFootage posted to the Youtube channel, Cycling Across LA, shows a car running a cyclist off the road. Eddie Sabatini reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading Autoblog Minute: Cyclist run off the road in Glendale, CAAutoblog Minute: Cyclist run off the road in Glendale, CA originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Suzuki unveils new Ignis crossover

  27-01-2016 15:20
  
  Suzuki Motor unveiled the all-new Ignis compact crossover vehicle this week, with sales in Japan scheduled to begin in mid-February.
  
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• Global Automotive Plastics & Composites Market Report - Analysis, Technologies & Forecast 2015-2022 - Research ... - Business Wire (press release)

  27-01-2016 15:20 via
  Global Automotive Plastics & Composites Market Report - Analysis, Technologies & Forecast 2015-2022 - Research ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  This market insight is based on the premise that lightweighting through the use of plastics and composites in automotive vehicles will help meet global standards, improve fuel use, and, ultimately, cut costs. Discussions cover the impact of Mega Trends ...and more »
  

• Kia begins deliveries of new K7 sedans

  27-01-2016 14:54
  
  Kia Motors began sales of the second-generation K7 full-size passenger car this week, following its official launch in South Korea earlier this month.
  
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• Toyota-Suzuki deny emerging market tie-up

  27-01-2016 14:51
  
  Reports in Japan this week suggested that Toyota and Suzuki are in talks to collaborate in the manufacture of compact and small cars for emerging markets, including India and South-east Asia.
  
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• Automotive Assurance Group Named Top Warranty Solutions Agent in Country for 2015 - PR Newswire (press release)

  27-01-2016 14:49 via
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  Automotive Assurance Group Named Top Warranty Solutions Agent in Country for 2015
  PR Newswire (press release)
  DENVER, Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- At an awards ceremony held this week in Denver, Colorado, Warranty Solutions, an AmTrust Company, awarded top honors to Automotive Assurance Group, naming the company the top producing Agency in the ...and more »
  

• VW CEO Müller: Automotive Future Must Not Be Left To Silicon Valley - Green Car Reports

  27-01-2016 14:45 via
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  VW CEO Müller: Automotive Future Must Not Be Left To Silicon Valley
  Green Car Reports
  Like many automakers, Volkswagen Group has had a research facility in Silicon Valley for many years. In 2011, Its Electronics Research Laboratory--first launched in 1998--tripled its size and moved northward from Palo Alto to Belmont. It now has almost ...and more »
  

• Tesla Autopilot promo shows what it can do for your commute

  27-01-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, Technology, Sedan, ElectricTesla hasn't technically made a TV ad yet, but this might as well be one. It shows off the autopilot features in a commuting Model S EV.Continue reading Tesla Autopilot promo shows what it can do for your commuteTesla Autopilot promo shows what it can do for your commute originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Clarion Corporation of America Appoints Automotive Industry Veteran Calvin Nichols as Senior Vice President of OEM ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  27-01-2016 14:36 via
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  Clarion Corporation of America Appoints Automotive Industry Veteran Calvin Nichols as Senior Vice President of OEM ...
  PR Newswire (press release)
  Clarion Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Japan-based Clarion Co. Ltd, has been a consolidated subsidiary of the Hitachi Group since 2006. Clarion has been an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940. The company is ...and more »
  

• Brazil forecast gloomy for 2016

  27-01-2016 14:21
  Forecasts for the 2016 Brazilian domestic market (both light and heavy vehicles) are discouraging. In a year in which the domestic auto industry will have been established 60 years, all data, regardless of source, remains negative.
  
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• Would you pay $2 million for a Ferrari F50? [w/video]

  27-01-2016 14:00
  
  Filed under: Ferrari, Auctions, SupercarsThe Ferrari F50 cost about $500,000 when it was launched in 1995. These days they're trading hands at auction for at least $1.5 million, with one expected to sell for as much as $2.9m.Continue reading Would you pay $2 million for a Ferrari F50? [w/video]Would you pay $2 million for a Ferrari F50? [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Com
  
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• 'Hyundai is great at selling cars, but has to appeal to the heart too'

  27-01-2016 13:40
  
  As Hyundai’s sales soar, Graham Hope finds out that they aim to be the world’s largest manufacturer, and the most beloved 2016-01-27 13:15 Not everyone is prepared to say what they think in the car world, which is one of the reasons I admire Hyundai so much. The upwardly mobile Korean company has never attempted to disguise its ambition to upset the establishment as it’s bludgeoned its way up the global sales charts.
  Having spent the past week in Seoul learning about the pione
  
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• ASEAN vehicle sales fall 4% in 2015

  27-01-2016 13:27
  New vehicle sales in southeast Asia's six largest markets expanded by 4.4% to 858,872 units in the fourth quarter of 2015, compared with 822,888 units in the same period of last year, according to compiled exclusively for just-auto by AsiaMotorBusiness.com.
  
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• Motorists caught using mobiles to face higher penalties

  27-01-2016 13:16
  
  The Government looks to raise fines from £100 to £150 and issue four penalty points instead of three per offence 2016-02-01 11:00 Motorists caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel are set to face higher fines along with four instead of three penalty points for each offence, under new proposals by the Department for Transport.
  As previously reported by Auto Express, the Government is looking at increasing the fixed penalty notice from £100 to £150 and raising the num
  
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