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• Autoblog Minute: Road raging driver gets karmic comeuppance

  10-02-2016 23:59
  
  Filed under: Videos, Weird Car News, Autoblog MinuteDashcam footage shows a BMW SUV losing control and skidding into a ditch after swerving at another car. Eddie Sabatini reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading Autoblog Minute: Road raging driver gets karmic comeuppanceAutoblog Minute: Road raging driver gets karmic comeuppance originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Co
  
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• Tesla Model 3 reveal will happen March 31

  10-02-2016 23:16
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, ElectricTesla has set a date for the reveal of the Model 3: March 31. The car itself will launch in 2017.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 reveal will happen March 31Tesla Model 3 reveal will happen March 31 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla revenue spikes on Model S demand, but Q4 losses grow to $320M

  10-02-2016 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla set a record for deliveries in the fourth quarter as customers ignored sagging oil prices and bought the Model S sedan, the maker of all-electric luxury cars said as it reported a net loss of $320 million, up from $108 million a year earlier.
  
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• Spyker to reveal new C8 Preliator in Geneva

  10-02-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under: Green, Geneva Motor Show, SpykerSpyker has released an enigmatic teaser image announcing its plans to unveil the new C8 Preliator at the Geneva Motor Show. But will it be enough to put the company back on the map in the wake of its Saab-induced bankruptcy?Continue reading Spyker to reveal new C8 Preliator in GenevaSpyker to reveal new C8 Preliator in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Em
  
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• About 1 in 5 U.S. vehicles has open safety recall, Carfax says

  10-02-2016 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nearly one in five vehicles on U.S. roads is in need of repair of a safety issue serious enough to be involved in a federal government recall, according to used-car history provider Carfax.
  
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• Scion FR-S recalled for key interlock problem

  10-02-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Scion, Safety, Coupe, PerformanceScion is recalling the 2013-2016 FR-S because drivers with an automatic gearbox might be able to remove the key even when the sports coupe isn't in Park.Continue reading Scion FR-S recalled for key interlock problemScion FR-S recalled for key interlock problem originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru recalls 77,000 Tribecas for hood latch defect

  10-02-2016 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru is recalling 77,000 Tribeca SUVs from the 2006-14 model years in the U.S. for a defect that could cause the hood to unexpectedly open while driving.
  
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• The Automotive Advertising Agency taps former CDK Global powerhouse Charles Thornton as VP Digital Marketing - PR Newswire (press release)

  10-02-2016 21:51 via
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  The Automotive Advertising Agency welcomes Charles Thornton as Vice President Digital Marketing. Facebook Twitter Pinterest. Logo for The Automotive Advertising Agency, a multi-cultural, full-service, Austin based creative advertising agency ...and more »
  

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• Motorcyclist lucky to escape with life after 100-mph crash

  10-02-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Kia, Suzuki, Motorcycle, BikesA motorcycle rider in San Diego is lucky to be alive after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended when the bike collided with a car at over 100 mph.Continue reading Motorcyclist lucky to escape with life after 100-mph crashMotorcyclist lucky to escape with life after 100-mph crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this 
  
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• The Mazda MX-5 Miata is truly a four-season sports car

  10-02-2016 21:01
  
  Filed under: Mazda, Driving, Convertible, PerformanceSnow, ice, and sub-zero temperatures can't dampen the fun of Mazda's truly addictive roadster.Continue reading The Mazda MX-5 Miata is truly a four-season sports carThe Mazda MX-5 Miata is truly a four-season sports car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Judge rejects attempt to oust lawyers from GM ignition-switch trials

  10-02-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, GMA federal judge has denied a motion that sought to oust lead counsel for plaintiffs suing General Motors over deaths and injuries caused by faulty ignition switches.Continue reading Judge rejects attempt to oust lawyers from GM ignition-switch trialsJudge rejects attempt to oust lawyers from GM ignition-switch trials originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | 
  
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• Pickup truck plunges into freezing sinkhole in Canada

  10-02-2016 20:07
  
  Filed under: Etc., Weird Car News, TruckA pickup truck crashed into a sinkhole Wednesday after a water main break in Ontario, Canada.Continue reading Pickup truck plunges into freezing sinkhole in CanadaPickup truck plunges into freezing sinkhole in Canada originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac prices new XT5 from $39,990

  10-02-2016 19:19
  
  Filed under: Cadillac, Car Buying, Crossover, LuxuryCadillac undercuts most (but not all) of the competition by pricing the new XT5 crossover at $39,990 (delivered). That's just $1,390 more than the outgoing SRX.Continue reading Cadillac prices new XT5 from $39,990Cadillac prices new XT5 from $39,990 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Plug In America: Watch out gas cars, EVs are simply better

  10-02-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Green Culture, ElectricPIA's executive director writes that plug-in vehicles don't need high gas prices to survive. They're simply more fun, and that's what it takes to win.Continue reading Plug In America: Watch out gas cars, EVs are simply betterPlug In America: Watch out gas cars, EVs are simply better originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM Tech Center employee stabbed on campus

  10-02-2016 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  A General Motors employee was in critical condition today after she was stabbed multiple times on the campus of the automaker's Technical Center in Warren, Mich.
  
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• BMW M2 looks even hotter decked out as MotoGP safety car [w/video]

  10-02-2016 18:32
  
  Filed under: BMW, Coupe, Performance, RacingJust when we thought the new M2 couldn't look much hotter, BMW works one up as a safety car for MotoGP, with some parts you can buy, and some you can't.Continue reading BMW M2 looks even hotter decked out as MotoGP safety car [w/video]BMW M2 looks even hotter decked out as MotoGP safety car [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Commen
  
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• Cadillac prices XT5 below rivals, but aims high

  10-02-2016 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  The new 2017 Cadillac XT5 will have a base sticker price of $39,990, including shipping, when it hits showrooms in April -- about $1,400 more than its predecessor, the SRX, but considerably less than key competitors in the luxury midsize crossover...
  
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• 2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Spyder First Drive

  10-02-2016 17:59
  
  Filed under: Lamborghini, First Drives, Convertible, Performance, SupercarsIn the case of Lamborghini, the Spyder is the "lifestyle" version of the Huracan LP 610-4. That might sound silly, but it doesn't diminish the appeal.Continue reading 2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Spyder First Drive2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Spyder First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comme
  
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• Employee stabbed with steak knife at GM Tech Center [UPDATE]

  10-02-2016 17:55
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, GM, United StatesA woman attacked an employee at the GM Tech Center with a steak knife, stabbing her in the neck, back, and abdomen before a nearby valet stepped in.Continue reading Employee stabbed with steak knife at GM Tech Center [UPDATE]Employee stabbed with steak knife at GM Tech Center [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Employee stabbed with steak knife at GM Tech Center

  10-02-2016 17:55
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, GM, United StatesA woman attacked an employee at the GM Tech Center with a steak knife, stabbing her in the neck, back, and abdomen before a nearby valet stepped in.Continue reading Employee stabbed with steak knife at GM Tech CenterEmployee stabbed with steak knife at GM Tech Center originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Audi announce Takata recalls

  10-02-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, United States, Convertible, Crossover, Hatchback, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceMercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Audi announced details of their Takata inflator recalls, and the campaigns affect nearly 1.7 million vehicles in the US.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Audi announce Takata recallsMercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Audi announce Takata recalls originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:45:00 EST.Please see our te
  
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• GM ignition-switch deal will not be reviewed, U.S. judge rules

  10-02-2016 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  A U.S. judge today rejected a request to reconsider his approval of a settlement fund to resolve more than a thousand lawsuits over deaths and injuries blamed on an ignition-switch defect that prompted GM to recall 2.6 million vehicles.
  
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• What would the EPA proposal really mean for crapcan racing?

  10-02-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, RacingDepending on how the wording of the controversial EPA proposal is interpreted, it's either no big deal or the end of civilization.Continue reading What would the EPA proposal really mean for crapcan racing?What would the EPA proposal really mean for crapcan racing? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Parents accused of using 9-year-old as designated driver

  10-02-2016 16:45
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, TruckParents in Wisconsin are involved in a court case because they allegedly used their 9-year-old daughter as a designated driver.Continue reading Parents accused of using 9-year-old as designated driverParents accused of using 9-year-old as designated driver originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Takata airbag recall to cost Daimler EUR340m

  10-02-2016 16:41
  
  Daimler is to recall around 840,000 vehicles to check for potentially faulty Takata airbags in a move the automaker expects will cost about EUR340m.
  
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• Ex-Dividend Reminder: Harley-Davidson, Delphi Automotive and Mattel - Forbes

  10-02-2016 16:22 via
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• Will Japan's auto industry consolidate?

  10-02-2016 16:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japan's crowded auto industry is poised to look more like other major markets, with three or fewer carmakers left by the end of the decade. That's more than car-loving Germany or the far bigger U.S. market.
  
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• 'It's no surprise that Europe's car makers still have China in their sights'

  10-02-2016 16:19
  
  After a visit to Renault's new factory in Wuhan, expansion in China means sustainable growth for car makers, says Graham Hope 2016-02-10 15:22 You may have read some alarmist stories recently regarding the Chinese economy. And the slowdown in the growth of the auto industry there is always a concern for car company execs.
  But a sense of perspective is needed, as I found out on a flying visit to Renault’s first Chinese factory, operated jointly with Dongfeng in the city of Wuhan.
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• Graco recalls child seats to fix labels

  10-02-2016 16:18
  
  Filed under: Recalls, SafetyGraco will recall several models of car seats to providing owners with missing or misplaced labels.Continue reading Graco recalls child seats to fix labelsGraco recalls child seats to fix labels originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar E-Type brought back from the dead by amazing restoration job

  10-02-2016 16:11
  
  Classic Motor Cars brings back one of the most beautiful cars in the world, will go on display at the London Classic Car Show 2016-02-10 15:10 It’s a real labour of love doing a ground-up nut-and-bolt restoration of any car – especially one with a history behind it – but Bridgnorth-based restorer Classic Motor Cars (CMC) has taken on the challenge, and succeeded. The car in question is a 1961 Jaguar E-Type fixed-head coupe that made its debut at the 1961 Scottish Motor Show.
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• The troubled Alfa Romeo Giulia needs serious help [UPDATE]

  10-02-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under: Alfa Romeo, BMW, Ferrari, Fiat, Maserati, PerformanceCredible reports reveal that the Giulia failed crash tests and disappointed handling engineers. Can an ex-Ferrari engineer save Alfa's great red hope?Continue reading The troubled Alfa Romeo Giulia needs serious help [UPDATE]The troubled Alfa Romeo Giulia needs serious help [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Co
  
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• US regulators: Google's self-driving car AI 'can be a driver'

  10-02-2016 15:52
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Transportation Alternatives, Emerging Technologies, Technology, ElectricThe NHTSA finds that Google's software will count as a driver for regulatory purposes.Continue reading US regulators: Google's self-driving car AI 'can be a driver'US regulators: Google's self-driving car AI 'can be a driver' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 09:52:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda bringing Civic hatchback concept to Geneva

  10-02-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Honda, Hatchback, Concept CarsHonda will preview the new Civic hatchback in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show next month, before it reaches production - and showrooms here in the US - early next year.Continue reading Honda bringing Civic hatchback concept to GenevaHonda bringing Civic hatchback concept to Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Co
  
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• VW, Audi, BMW recall 1.7 million U.S. cars with Takata airbags

  10-02-2016 14:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Volkswagen Group of America is recalling about 850,000 vehicles due to potentially faulty airbags made by Japanese supplier Takata -- the company at the center of a long-running global safety crisis.
  
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• Automotive Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems Market - Stringent Emission Regulations Worldwide Driving Growth - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  10-02-2016 14:12 via
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  The automotive exhaust after-treatment systems market is estimated to be 141,366.05 Thousand units in 2015, and is projected to reach 206,430.48 thousand units by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 7.87% during the forecast period. Stakeholders that would be ...and more »
  

• BMW group books record January sales

  10-02-2016 13:37
  
  Following a fifth consecutive year of record sales in 2015, BMW Group started 2016 with a record setting January, boosting sales 7.5% year on year to 152,879 cars.
  
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• BMW building new parts centre in Thailand

  10-02-2016 13:26
  
  BMW is spending THB220m (US$6.3m) on a new national parts distribution centre in Bang-Na, on the outskirts of the Thai capital Bangkok.
  
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• Infiniti Q30 1.6 petrol 2016 review

  10-02-2016 12:59
  
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  We try the striking Q30 premium hatchback with the cheaper 1.6 turbo petrol engineWe were impressed by the new Infiniti Q30 when we drove it in the UK for the first time earlier this year. That car was fitted with the punchy 2.2-litre diesel engine – but now we've had the chance to try the cheaper 1.6-litre petrol model on British roads.
  The turbocharged engine is quiet at idle and near-silent while cruising, which really suits the
  
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• The greatest Volvo estate cars: 60 years of load-lugging and labradors

  10-02-2016 12:49
  
  Forget crossovers, for ultimate practicality the estate is still king and after 60 years building the things, nobody does estates like Volvo 2016-02-10 11:50 The Volvo estate car has an iconic image that’s been built over 60 years of trotting out practical wagons designed to simplify family life. Now, with the new Volvo V90 estate on the way, what better time to cast our minds back to some of the stand-out Volvo estates from yesteryear. 
  The Swedish manufacturer’s no-nonsense (
  
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• Self-driving cars succumb to snow blindness as driving lanes disappear

  10-02-2016 12:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  As automakers race to get robot cars on the road, they're encountering an obstacle very familiar to humans: Old Man Winter. Simple snow can render the most advanced computing power useless and leave vehicles dead on the highway.
  
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• BMW drops to 3rd place in global luxury sales race during January

  10-02-2016 12:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW lost ground in the luxury-car sales race in January, dropping to third place as Mercedes-Benz moved closer to a goal of unseating its rival this year.
  
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• Tesla Model S range simplified with P85 models axed

  10-02-2016 12:16
  
  Tesla removes 85kWh versions of Model S from range, as well as rear-wheel drive P90D 2016-02-10 11:17 Tesla has removed the 85kWh versions of its Model S saloon from sale in a bid to simplify the range of models that are available. The rear-wheel drive 90kWh model has also been phased out in the UK. 
  That means the Model S range now consists of the 70kWh model in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive as well as the more powerful 90kWh model in standard or Performance (P90D) guise, both being
  
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• FKG bangs supplier drum for more Sweden automakers

  10-02-2016 12:13
  Scandinavian automotive supplier association, FKG, insists it is "realistic" to attract further carmakers to Sweden, citing its highly developed component base and the success of the UK in establishing itself as a powerful base for overseas manufacturers.
  
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• Nissan posts net income up 33.7% in first three quarters fiscal

  10-02-2016 12:01
  Nissan has announced financial results for the 9-month period ending December 31 that showed net income of 452.8 billion yen, up 33.7%, as strong demand in North America and Western Europe offset weakness in several emerging markets.
  
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• Motherson Sumi posts 21% rise to Q3 net income

  10-02-2016 11:51
  
  India-based automotive components maker Motherson Sumi Systems has posted a 21% jump in third-quarter net income, boosted by higher sales in global operations helped by increased production capacity.
  
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• Wabco acquires Trans-Safety Locks business

  10-02-2016 11:21
  
  Wabco says it has acquired the business of Trans-Safety Locks, a security solutions provider for the transportation industry in Europe.
  
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• BMW M2 Safety Car revealed with new M Performance Parts

  10-02-2016 10:59
  
  BMW's MotoGP safety car revealed, featuring M Performance Parts that you can buy for your own M2 2016-02-10 10:15 BMW has revealed its latest MotoGP safety car, this time based on the new M2 Coupe. It's kitted out with a handful of special bits that aren't on a standard M2, but if you really like the look of this version then BMW M Performance Parts will sell them to you.
  The car's aero parts that are also available to M2 buyers include side skirts, a front splitter, a rear diffusor and a black
  
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• Wrist smartphone speeds Ford quality checks

  10-02-2016 10:43
  Ford has developed a 'wearable device', connected to a smartphone app, to help production line workers make faster and more accurate quality checks on new vehicles.
  
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• Nissan profit boosted by strong U.S. demand

  10-02-2016 10:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan reported a 24 percent increase in operating profit in the latest quarter on the back of booming North American sales and cost cutting.
  
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• Q&A - Delphi Chief Technology Officer, Jeff Owens

  10-02-2016 10:17
  As a leading global Tier 1 supplier, Delphi is looking for growth from a range of advanced technologies that will be fitted to cars in the future. Delphi's Chief Technology Officer, Jeff Owens, is responsible for the company's latest technological investments, concepts and innovations. Dave Leggett recently caught up with him in Detroit.
  
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