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• Cops find $14 million worth of heroin stuffed in truck axle

  29-01-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Weird Car NewsA special task force found 100 pounds of heroin, roughly $14 million dollars worth of the drug, hidden in a truck axle in Queens, NY this week.Continue reading Cops find $14 million worth of heroin stuffed in truck axleCops find $14 million worth of heroin stuffed in truck axle originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• A Datsun 240Z should be your next classic car

  29-01-2016 22:28
  
  Filed under: Etc., Nissan, Car Buying, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceWhether you're a first-time classic car buyer or a diehard collector, the sexy RWD coupe with a straight-six is too charming to ignore.Continue reading A Datsun 240Z should be your next classic carA Datsun 240Z should be your next classic car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• O'Reilly Automotive Becomes #14 Most Shorted Nasdaq 100 Component, Replacing Electronic Arts - Forbes

  29-01-2016 21:53 via
  O'Reilly Automotive Becomes #14 Most Shorted Nasdaq 100 Component, Replacing Electronic Arts
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  The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 01/15/2016 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the Nasdaq 100 by “days to cover.” There ...and more »
  

• Cenntro Automotive To Promote All Electric Compact Utility Vehicle At National Association For Conservation ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  29-01-2016 21:49 via
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  Cenntro Automotive To Promote All Electric Compact Utility Vehicle At National Association For Conservation ...
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  SPARKS, Nev., Jan. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cenntro Automotive will promote its class-leading METRO™ All Electric Compact Utility Vehicle (CUV), at the National Association for Conservation District (NACD) Annual Meeting in Reno, NV from ...
  

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• Study finds more accidents after red-light cameras installed

  29-01-2016 21:46
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Safety, Police/EmergencyIn the same week a federal jury convicted a Chicago transportation official of taking bribes from a leading red-light camera company, city council members in another American city said they felt duped by promises of improved safety.Continue reading Study finds more accidents after red-light cameras installedStudy finds more accidents after red-light cameras installed originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:46:00 EST.Please see
  
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• Detroit, Geneva, and your questions | Autoblog Podcast #464

  29-01-2016 21:30
  
  
  Filed under: PodcastsOn Episode #464 of the Autoblog Podcast, we look back at the Detroit Auto Show, preview Geneva, and answer lots of your questions. Continue reading Detroit, Geneva, and your questions | Autoblog Podcast #464Detroit, Geneva, and your questions | Autoblog Podcast #464 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• How to remove salt stains | Autoblog Details

  29-01-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under: Ownership, Videos, Auto Repair, Maintenance, Autoblog DetailsWhen Winter comes, so do the salt trucks. On this episode we demonstrate a very quick and easy way to remove salt crust from carpet and soften the car mat.Continue reading How to remove salt stains | Autoblog DetailsHow to remove salt stains | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus Becomes IMSA Automotive Partner - Sportscar365

  29-01-2016 20:34 via
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  Lexus Becomes IMSA Automotive Partner
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  On the eve of the 54th Rolex 24 At Daytona, officials from IMSA and Lexus announced that Lexus has become the newest Official Automotive Partner of IMSA. The announcement was made as Lexus confirmed plans to re-enter professional North American ...and more »
  

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• New Forza 6 car pack will let you race the Pontiac Aztek

  29-01-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under: Toys/Games, Videos, Alfa Romeo, Ford, Mercury, Subaru, Toyota, Convertible, Coupe, Crossover, Performance, RacingThe new Alpinestars Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 6 lets drivers experience an eclectic mix of vehicles, including last year's Daytona 24 winner, a Subaru SVX, and a Pontiac Aztek.Continue reading New Forza 6 car pack will let you race the Pontiac AztekNew Forza 6 car pack will let you race the Pontiac Aztek originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:15:00 EST
  
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• Chevy donates first 2016 COPO Camaro to United Way

  29-01-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: Chevrolet, Auctions, Coupe, RacingBarrett-Jackson is preparing to auction off the first 2016 Chevy COPO Camaro that was shown at SEMA, with proceeds going to United Way.Continue reading Chevy donates first 2016 COPO Camaro to United WayChevy donates first 2016 COPO Camaro to United Way originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• DeLorean to make comeback after Congress nixes red tape

  29-01-2016 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  The DeLorean Motor Co. of Humble, Texas, plans to start production of a souped-up version of the super-cool gull-wing icon from the three-decade-old Back to the Future franchise, and it's all thanks to an act of Congress.
  
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• Acura NSX and David Lee Roth wail together in Super Bowl spot

  29-01-2016 18:44
  
  Filed under: Green, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Acura, Honda, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, SupercarsAcura features the NSX in its Super Bowl spot, set to the wailing yells of Van Halen's David Lee Roth.Continue reading Acura NSX and David Lee Roth wail together in Super Bowl spotAcura NSX and David Lee Roth wail together in Super Bowl spot originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Creates Risks and Opportunities in Automotive Market, According to VDC Research - Press Release Rocket

  29-01-2016 18:18 via
  Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Creates Risks and Opportunities in Automotive Market, According to VDC Research
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  Carmakers finally coming to grips with security threats, but still have a long road ahead. Natick, MA (PRWEB) January 29, 2016. Connected vehicles are an attack waiting to happen. The average new car in 2015 contained more than 30 microprocessors, and ...and more »
  

• 2016 Ford Explorer Sport Review [w/video]

  29-01-2016 17:58
  
  Filed under: Ford, New Car Reviews, CrossoverThe 2016 Ford Explorer Sport has a punchy, 365-horsepower, twin-turbocharged engine. But that can't compensate for a number of longstanding issues.Continue reading 2016 Ford Explorer Sport Review [w/video]2016 Ford Explorer Sport Review [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Rumblings of trouble for Apple's Project Titan electric car

  29-01-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under: Green, Mercedes-Benz, ElectricApple's executive leadership may be unhappy with EV project's swelling headcount.Continue reading Rumblings of trouble for Apple's Project Titan electric carRumblings of trouble for Apple's Project Titan electric car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF TRW new Global Electronics HQ in Farmington - just-auto.com (registration)

  29-01-2016 17:23 via
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  ZF TRW has established a new headquarters for its Global Electronics business in the Arboretum Office Park, Farmington Hills, Michigan. The new headquarters feature 171,000 square feet of office and laboratory space and ZF TRW is expected to complete ...and more »
  

• ZF TRW new Global Electronics HQ in Farmington

  29-01-2016 17:21
  
  ZF TRW has established a new headquarters for its Global Electronics business in the Arboretum Office Park, Farmington Hills, Michigan.
  
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• Europe sales up 9.3% in 2015 as VW leads

  29-01-2016 17:12
  
  In 2015 the European car market totalled 14.2m new registrations, an increase of 9.3% over 2014 full year results; the highest since 2009. The market benefited from the last two months of double-digit growth with December setting the highest positive monthly change of the last three years at 1.16m units. Therefore, the last quarter volume increase was the highest of the year, standing at 10.2% more than in Q4 2014, representing 3.42m cars sold in total. The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate, SAAR,
  
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• Nissan recalls 846k Altimas for secondary hood latch problem

  29-01-2016 16:58
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Nissan, Safety, SedanNissan will recall 846,000 examples of the 2013-2015 Altima because the secondary hood latch might not fasten.Continue reading Nissan recalls 846k Altimas for secondary hood latch problemNissan recalls 846k Altimas for secondary hood latch problem originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Campbell-Ewald CEO Palmer terminated by parent company

  29-01-2016 16:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jim Palmer is out as CEO of Campbell Ewald, the Detroit ad agency known for its longtime ties to General Motors. The agency's parent company said today it terminated Palmer, effective immediately.
  
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• Automotive data publishers form industry association to ensure fairer access to information - AM-online

  29-01-2016 16:38 via
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  Automotive data publishers form industry association to ensure fairer access to information
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  Europe's major independent automotive data publishing companies have joined forces to found a new industry association to ensure fair access to information for aftersales operators. The newly created European Independent Automotive Data Publishers ...
  European Independent Automotive Data Publishers Association formedMotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)
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• Autoliv predicts 5% growth in 2016, but market wanted more amid Takata recalls

  29-01-2016 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Swedish car safety products supplier Autoliv predicted sales growth of 5 percent this year, but analysts expected more because of potential new business Autoliv could win amid the Takata airbag crisis.
  
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• Why GM will import the Cadillac CT6 PHEV from China

  29-01-2016 16:16
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Plants/Manufacturing, Cadillac, China, Electric, HybridThanks to government approval of greener cars, GM will build the Cadillac CT6 PHEV in China. Mostly so that it can build the standard version there.Continue reading Why GM will import the Cadillac CT6 PHEV from ChinaWhy GM will import the Cadillac CT6 PHEV from China originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&nbs
  
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• Lamborghini sold a record 3,245 supercars last year

  29-01-2016 15:32
  
  Filed under: Lamborghini, SupercarsIn publishing its sales figures for 2015, Lamborghini reports that it sold 3,245 supercars last year, representing a new record that it's bound to surpass once the Urus reaches the market.Continue reading Lamborghini sold a record 3,245 supercars last yearLamborghini sold a record 3,245 supercars last year originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2016 Automotive M&A Outlook - Mondaq News Alerts (registration)

  29-01-2016 15:28 via
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  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 ...and more »
  

• Nissan recalling 870,000 Altimas in U.S., Canada for hood latch problem

  29-01-2016 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan said it will recall about 870,000 Nissan cars in the United States and Canada for potentially faulty hood latches, marking the third time since 2014 the automaker has recalled vehicles to address the problem.
  
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• The last Land Rover Defender has rolled off the line

  29-01-2016 14:44
  
  Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Land Rover, UK, SUV, Off-RoadStarting with the Series I, the rugged post-war off-roader that slowly evolved into the Defender of today, these trucks have been in production for 68 years. All that ends today.Continue reading The last Land Rover Defender has rolled off the lineThe last Land Rover Defender has rolled off the line originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&
  
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• Automotive Pumps Market - Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ) to Remain the Largest Market through 2025: Future ... - GlobeNewswire (press release)

  29-01-2016 14:06 via
  Automotive Pumps Market - Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ) to Remain the Largest Market through 2025: Future ...
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  Fuel supply pumps represented nearly 43% of global automotive pumps market revenues in 2015; vacuum pumps are expected to expand at 5.6% CAGR through 2025. Print. January 29, 2016 08:00 ET | Source: Future Market Insights. VALLEY COTTAGE ...and more »
  

• THE WEEK THAT WAS - New model, mergers, results and Iran

  29-01-2016 14:05
  Started the week with, shock horror, driving an actual car for once, in fact several - old Kia Sportage as a means of transportation to the airport and then several variations of the new one, which made its debut at Frankfurt last year. I had never got around to a pedal in the outgoing model, which has been with us since 2010, and facelifted in 2014, and was wondering if they really needed a new one yet but, of course, the redesigned crossover is quite an improvement with new engines and tr
  
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• Police department uses hybrids to sneak up on criminals, save cash

  29-01-2016 13:59
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Videos, Toyota, Green Driving, Maintenance, North America, Hybrid, Police/EmergencyThe Arkadelphia Police Department in Arkansas traded in ten of their aging Crown Victoria police cruisers for brand-new Toyota Camry Hybrids.Continue reading Police department uses hybrids to sneak up on criminals, save cashPolice department uses hybrids to sneak up on criminals, save cash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:59:00 EST.Please see our terms fo
  
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• 'JLR's growth is an unprecedented breakthrough for UK PLC'

  29-01-2016 12:56
  
  Global car production and sales have skyrocketed, with Jaguar Land Rover doing particularly well for Britain, says Mike Rutherford 2016-01-29 16:24 Seems improbable, but it’s absolutely true – global vehicle production has rocketed by around 50 per cent over the last six years. In 2009, just under 62 million were built, and although official numbers for 2015 won’t be available for another few weeks, I understand they’ll burst through the 90 million barrier for the first
  
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• Toyota to buy out Daihatsu, plans to improve small car range

  29-01-2016 12:44
  
  Toyota will take full control of Daihatsu as part of a plan to improve tech and small car production 2016-01-29 14:39 Daihatsu will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota, with a view to improving both brands' expertise in producing small cars around the world.
  Toyota currently owns 51.2 per cent of Daihatsu's shares, and will buy the remaining amount by August 2016. The deal is said to be worth around $3billion (£2.1billion), and the transaction will be done by Toyota excha
  
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• Honda Q3 operating profit falls 22.3%

  29-01-2016 12:40
  Honda Motor operating profit for the fiscal third quarter to 31 December, 2015 fell 22.3% to JPY163bn yen due, the automaker said, "to profit-reducing factors such as an increase in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses that include quality-related expenses and unfavorable currency effects". This would include considerable expense related to ongoing Takata airbag recalls.
  
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• PSA Iran deal will see 40% local supplier content

  29-01-2016 12:13
  PSA Peugeot Citroen says a condition of its US$436m joint venture deal with IKCO is it must source 40% of components in Iran.
  
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• Acura runs with Van Halen for NSX Super Bowl spot

  29-01-2016 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  David Lee Roth's potent vocals in the Van Halen classic "Runnin' with the Devil" proved irresistible for the creative team that developed the Super Bowl spot for the Acura NSX supercar.
  
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• UK automotive firms speak out on 'critical' business benefits of EU membership - FleetNews

  29-01-2016 11:54 via
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  UK automotive firms speak out on 'critical' business benefits of EU membership
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  British automotive firms have spoken out about why remaining in Europe matters to their businesses in a series of case studies published by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Voices on Europe features six companies from across a ...and more »
  

• Novelis unveils new sales VP, Global Automotive - just-auto.com (registration)

  29-01-2016 11:45 via
  Novelis unveils new sales VP, Global Automotive
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  Aluminium rolling and recycling operator, Novelis, says Pierre Labat will be its new vice president, Sales and Marketing, Global Automotive. Labat will be responsible for driving global automotive strategy, portfolio management, overseeing business ...and more »
  

• Novelis unveils new sales VP, Global Automotive

  29-01-2016 11:39
  
  Aluminium rolling and recycling operator, Novelis, says Pierre Labat will be its new vice president, Sales and Marketing, Global Automotive.
  
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• UK named whiplash capital of the world

  29-01-2016 11:33
  
  A new study finds the number of whiplash claims in the UK is among the highest in the world 2016-01-29 10:26 The UK has been named the whiplash capital of the world after a new study finds nearly 80 per cent of all injury claims made seek compensation for whiplash.
  The study, by insurer LV=, finds whiplash claims in the UK are far above the European average, and even trumps countries like the US where whiplash accounts for two-thirds of all injury claims. 
  Whiplash claims are estimated to
  
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• Mitsubishi and Fuji Oozx pool valve businesses

  29-01-2016 11:20
  
  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool (MAT), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, (MHI) and Fuji Oozx, are to integrate their automobile engine valve businesses.
  
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• Toyota to take over Daihatsu completely with share exchange

  29-01-2016 11:14
  Daihatsu Motor, currently owned 51.2% by Toyota Motor Corporation, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMC by way of a share exchange expected to be completed in August 2016, the pair announced on Friday (29 January).
  
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• Getrag opens new Munich office

  29-01-2016 11:10
  
  Getrag has opened its new sales and product development office in Munich.
  
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• Bosch says smart accelerator pedal could save 7% fuel

  29-01-2016 10:56
  
  Bosch says it has developed a technical aid for accelerators, which alerts drivers through vibration if they are using the pedal too heavily.
  
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• Benz Patent-Motorwagen: The world's first car

  29-01-2016 10:39
  
  The father of modern motoring is 130 years old today 2016-01-29 09:40 It’s totally alien to most of us today, but the Benz Patent-Motorwagen is the car that started it all – and today it celebrates its 130th birthday. Karl Benz applied for his patent January 29, 1886, setting off a chain of development that has led the motoring world to where it is today.
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  Karl Benz finished the development of his automobile in 1885, and registered Patent 37435 ear
  
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• Gtechniq joins forces with Reep Automotive - Car Dealer Magazine

  29-01-2016 10:33 via
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  Gtechniq joins forces with Reep Automotive
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  GTECHNIQ has announced a new partnership in the hope of improving the quality of paint protection offered to customers. Logo red letter white background no 3s The firm, responsible for the composite ceramic paint protection system Crystal Serum, has ...
  

• Honda quarterly profit falls 22% on recall costs, strong dollar

  29-01-2016 10:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda's operating profit fell 22 percent in the latest quarter as expenses for recalling Takata airbags and losses from a strong dollar undercut rising sales.
  
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• What can other sectors learn from automotive apprenticeships? - Luxury Daily

  29-01-2016 09:45 via
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  What can other sectors learn from automotive apprenticeships?
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  German automaker BMW is looking for youth interested in a career in the automotive sector as it expands its apprenticeship program. The search will hire more than 30 young people, who will join the current 224 apprentices across three different ...and more »
  

• Jim Keller becomes Tesla's VP of Autopilot Hardware Engineering - HEXUS

  29-01-2016 09:33 via
  Jim Keller becomes Tesla's VP of Autopilot Hardware Engineering
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  Legendary CPU architect Jim Keller has joined Tesla Motors as Vice President of Autopilot Hardware Engineering. The appointment has been confirmed in a statement from Tesla, received by tech site Electrek. Tesla will be relying upon Mr Keller's ...and more »
  

• Art Deco dreams come true at the Mullin Automotive Museum - Classic Driver

  29-01-2016 08:40 via
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  Art Deco dreams come true at the Mullin Automotive Museum
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  The French cars and coachbuilders from the Art Deco period are among the most important in automotive history. The Mullin Automotive Museum serves to remind us of just that. We sent photographer Rémi Dargegen to capture the museum in all its ...
  

• Take a ride in a Lamborghini Countach with Evo

  29-01-2016 02:01
  
  Filed under: Videos, Lamborghini, Auctions, UK, Coupe, ClassicsThe clutch is heavy, the seating position is wonky, and the visibility is notoriously awful. Who cares? It's a Countach. Come along for a spin.Continue reading Take a ride in a Lamborghini Countach with EvoTake a ride in a Lamborghini Countach with Evo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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