• The BMW M760i xDrive isn't as cool as the Alpina B7

    The BMW M760i xDrive isn't as cool as the Alpina B7
    Filed under: BMW, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceThe 12-cylinder BMW M760i xDrive now sits at the top of the 7 Series range. Or does it? We compare it to the new Alpina B7.Continue reading The BMW M760i xDrive isn't as cool as the Alpina B7The BMW M760i xDrive isn't as cool as the Alpina B7 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH) Hits New 52-week Low During February 11 Session - Equities.com

    Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH) Hits New 52-week Low During February 11 Session
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    Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH) established a new 52-week low yesterday, and could be a company to watch at the open. After opening at $16.17, Sonic Automotive Inc. dropped to $15.68 for a new 52-week low. By the closing bell, the company's stock was at ...and more »
  • Group 1 Automotive Inc. (GPI) Hits New 52-week Low During February 11 Session - Equities.com

    Group 1 Automotive Inc. (GPI) Hits New 52-week Low During February 11 Session
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    Group 1 Automotive Inc. (GPI) established a new 52-week low yesterday, and could be a company to watch at the open. After opening at $52.76, Group 1 Automotive Inc. dropped to $47.67 for a new 52-week low. By the closing bell, the company's stock was ...and more »
  • NASCAR changes overtime policy for all three national series

    NASCAR changes overtime policy for all three national series
    Filed under: MotorsportsNASCAR on Thursday announced major changes to its overtime policy, adding an "overtime line" which could result in as few as one or an indefinite number of restarts.Continue reading NASCAR changes overtime policy for all three national seriesNASCAR changes overtime policy for all three national series originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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  • 2017 Chevrolet Trax brings its fresher face to Chicago

    2017 Chevrolet Trax brings its fresher face to Chicago
    Filed under: 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Chevrolet, CrossoverThe 2017 Chevrolet Trax wears refreshed styling that significantly improves the compact crossover's appearance, and there's more available tech, too.Continue reading 2017 Chevrolet Trax brings its fresher face to Chicago2017 Chevrolet Trax brings its fresher face to Chicago originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • BMW recalls 840,000 vehicles to replace Takata airbags

    BMW recalls 840,000 vehicles to replace Takata airbags
    Filed under: Recalls, BMW, Coupe, Crossover, Sedan, WagonBMW will recall about 840,000 vehicles from the 2007-2015 model years to replace their Takata airbag inflators.Continue reading BMW recalls 840,000 vehicles to replace Takata airbagsBMW recalls 840,000 vehicles to replace Takata airbags originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • 'Motor noises' reported from Apple's secret car lab

    'Motor noises' reported from Apple's secret car lab
    Filed under: Green, Rumormill, Technology, FutureA resident of Sunnyvale, CA, reports that motor noises can be heard late at night from inside Apple's secretive Project Titan facility.Continue reading 'Motor noises' reported from Apple's secret car lab'Motor noises' reported from Apple's secret car lab originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Volvo V90 wagon looks great in early leak

    Volvo V90 wagon looks great in early leak
    Filed under: Volvo, Wagon, LuxurySeveral official images of the Volvo V90 leaked online before the wagon's official debut next week. It looks to be one attractive wagon that we can't wait to see in all its glory in a little over a week.Continue reading Volvo V90 wagon looks great in early leakVolvo V90 wagon looks great in early leak originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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  • SEMA/EPA Dust-Up, Chicago Auto Show | Autoblog Podcast #466


    Filed under: PodcastsOn Episode #466 of the Autoblog Podcast, we talk about the SEMA/EPA dust-up over race cars, the Chicago Auto Show, and finish up with your questions.Continue reading SEMA/EPA Dust-Up, Chicago Auto Show | Autoblog Podcast #466SEMA/EPA Dust-Up, Chicago Auto Show | Autoblog Podcast #466 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept is real and I need to drive it

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept is real and I need to drive it
    Filed under: 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz, Truck, Concept CarsMercedes is showing the ultimate customization capability of its Sprinter Chassis Cab models with this Extreme concept, designed by the folks at Renntech.Continue reading The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept is real and I need to drive itThe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept is real and I need to drive it originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalin
  • Toyota's TRD Pro version of Tacoma built to take on roughest terrain

    Toyota, fresh off launching the redesigned Tacoma late last year, is expanding the midsize truck's lineup with a high-performance off-road version. Toyota unveiledthe Tacoma TRD Pro today at the Chicago Auto Show.
  • Auto czar calls on government to change automotive innovation fund - CTV News

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    Auto czar calls on government to change automotive innovation fund
    CTV News
    TORONTO - Ottawa needs to boost incentives and do a better job of touting the benefits of doing business in Canada if it expects to attract more global investment to the auto sector, a special adviser to the federal and Ontario governments said Wednesday.
    Canada's Car Czar says automotive strategy, innovation fund must be retooledCanadianManufacturing.comall 53 news articles »
  • Where the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is going, it doesn't need roads

    Where the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is going, it doesn't need roads
    Filed under: Design/Style, 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Toyota, Truck, Off-RoadThe 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro muscles into the Windy City with suspension upgrades and a more aggressive demeanor.Continue reading Where the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is going, it doesn't need roadsWhere the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is going, it doesn't need roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • GM Tech Center valet who pulled gun to stop stabbing suspended pending investigation

    The parking valet who stopped a stabbing at General Motors' Technical Center in Warren, Mich., on Wednesday by pulling out his concealed weapon remains employed.
  • How Many Car Parts Do You See in This Automotive Rube Goldberg Machine? - RoadandTrack.com

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    How Many Car Parts Do You See in This Automotive Rube Goldberg Machine?
    RoadandTrack.com
    No matter what they're made out of, Rube Goldberg machines are automatically cool. They're horribly inefficient, but, well, that's exactly the point. And when you make a Rube Goldberg machine out of car parts, you've definitely got our interest. If you ...and more »
  • 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon demos off-road abilities in Chicago

    2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon demos off-road abilities in Chicago
    Filed under: RAM, Truck, Off-RoadRam took to the Chicago Auto Show stage with an impressive demonstration of its 2017 Power Wagon pickup.Continue reading 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon demos off-road abilities in Chicago2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon demos off-road abilities in Chicago originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Daimler to name Kaellenius randd head, German paper reports

    Daimler AG is about to appoint its marketing and sales head Ola Kaellenius as head of research and development, Handelsblatt reported today.
  • The 2017 Nissan Titan half-ton is here

    The 2017 Nissan Titan half-ton is here
    Filed under: Design/Style, 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Nissan, TruckNissan reveals new photos and more information about the standard Titan, including that it's over a foot shorter than the XD.Continue reading The 2017 Nissan Titan half-ton is hereThe 2017 Nissan Titan half-ton is here originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:48:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • 2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE is the one you want

    2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE is the one you want
    Filed under: 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Chevrolet, Coupe, PerformanceAll the creature comforts of normal Camaros with a better suspension and more performance add-ons. The 1LE is definitely the one you want.Continue reading 2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE is the one you want2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE is the one you want originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Ford's LaNeve stops short of confirming Bronco's expected return

    The Bronco, one of Ford's storied nameplates, seems likely to be one of the four new utility vehicles coming to the Ford lineup in the next four years. But Ford's Mark LaNeve stopped just short of confirming it today.
  • Infiniti shows off the new Q50 engine lineup in Chicago

    Infiniti shows off the new Q50 engine lineup in Chicago
    Filed under: 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Infiniti, Sedan, LuxuryInfiniti is showcasing three new engine options for the Q50 sedan at the Chicago Auto Show, all of them turbocharged and available with all-wheel drive.Continue reading Infiniti shows off the new Q50 engine lineup in ChicagoInfiniti shows off the new Q50 engine lineup in Chicago originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Rezvani to launch Beast Coupe, rugged SUV by year end

    Rezvani to launch Beast Coupe, rugged SUV by year end
    Filed under: Misc. Automakers, Coupe, SUV, Off-Road, PerformanceFerris Rezvani revealed exclusively to Autoblog plans for a fixed-roof coupe version of the Beast as well as an ultra-rugged SUV, both of which are slated to launch sometime later this year.Continue reading Rezvani to launch Beast Coupe, rugged SUV by year endRezvani to launch Beast Coupe, rugged SUV by year end originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&nb
  • Honda to build two hybrids in China

    Honda to build two hybrids in China
    Honda Motor plans to assemble hybrid vehicles in China as emissions regulations tighten, according to a Japanese media report.
  • Translogic 194: 2016 Toyota Prius

    Translogic 194: 2016 Toyota Prius
    Filed under: Green, Translogic, Videos, Toyota, Hatchback, HybridTranslogic host Jonathon Buckley spent a few days getting to know the all-new 2016 Toyota Prius, filming his impressions along the way. Now in its fourth generation, the popular hybrid receives upgrades in efficiency, driving dynamics, and styling. But will it be enough to win over our host?Continue reading Translogic 194: 2016 Toyota PriusTranslogic 194: 2016 Toyota Prius originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:00:0
  • Hyundai freshens Santa Fe family amid U.S. production boost

    As it retools its U.S. factory to build more crossovers for truck-loving Americans, Hyundai is updating the midsize Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport.
  • 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sport reveal facelifts in Chicago

    2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sport reveal facelifts in Chicago
    Filed under: 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai, CrossoverHyundai updates the Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport for 2017, with a fresh new face and more available safety technology.Continue reading 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sport reveal facelifts in Chicago2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sport reveal facelifts in Chicago originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • One-time costs drag down BorgWarner Q4 net income

    BorgWarner, which supplies fuel-saving turbochargers and emissions systems, reported higher adjusted earnings in the fourth quarter, but net income declined after several one-time charges.
  • Click here to watch the 2016 Chicago Auto Show live stream

    Click here to watch the 2016 Chicago Auto Show live stream
    Filed under: Videos, 2016 Chicago Auto ShowWatch all the big reveals from the 2016 Chicago Auto Show on Autoblog, via the show's official live stream.Continue reading Click here to watch the 2016 Chicago Auto Show live streamClick here to watch the 2016 Chicago Auto Show live stream originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Automotive industry adopts GSMA SIM Specification for connected cars - Computer Business Review

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    Automotive industry adopts GSMA SIM Specification for connected cars
    Computer Business Review
    News: Specification is backed by the likes of General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Renault Nissan, Scania and Volvo. The automotive industry has an interest in rolling out the new generation of vehicles as fast as it can, which has led to an industry ...
    Automotive sector adopts GSMA embedded SIM specsTrade Arabiaall 5 news articles »
  • Ford's four new SUVs will include 'mini utility,' electric models

    Ford's four new SUVs will include 'mini utility,' electric models
    Filed under: Green, 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Ford, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Fuel Efficiency, Crossover, SUV, Electric, HybridFord looks into the future of low gas prices and sees room for four new SUVs. This is what people want, Ford believes, and so that's what they'll get.Continue reading Ford's four new SUVs will include 'mini utility,' electric modelsFord's four new SUVs will include 'mini utility,' electric models originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:48:00 EST.Please see ou
  • Suzuki and VW finalize their divorce

    Suzuki and VW finalize their divorce
    Filed under: Design/Style, Government/Legal, Suzuki, VolkswagenSuzuki and Volkswagen have officially ended their partnership after a new settlement resolved the final dispute.Continue reading Suzuki and VW finalize their divorceSuzuki and VW finalize their divorce originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Peugeot rolls into Geneva with Traveller i-Lab concept, the “ultimate VIP shuttle”

    Peugeot rolls into Geneva with Traveller i-Lab concept, the “ultimate VIP shuttle”
    Peugeot aims to reach business travel utopia by unveiling the Traveller i-Lab concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2016-02-11 16:40 Advanced connectivity and passenger comfort are at the heart of the design for the new Traveller i-Lab concept, with Peugeot focused on delivering the ultimate VIP travel experience. The i-Lab concept is based on the new Peugeot Traveller, a production MPV based on the new Peugeot Expert van that’s also set to debut at the Geneva show.
    The i-Lab concept doesn&rsq
  • Penske Automotive posts mixed results for Q4 - Automotive News

    Penske Automotive posts mixed results for Q4
    Automotive News
    Automotive data available for graphing, exporting and viewing static data tables. Must have a data center subscription to access content. Lists also available for individual purchase. DATA CENTER HOME · ANALYTIC ENGINE · New · MARKET REPORTS ...
    Penske Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter ResultsPR Newswire (press release)
    Penske Automotive Group Posts Better-Than-Expected Q4 Earnings (NYSE:PAG)WallStreet.org
    Pe
  • Smoking in a car with children may get you fined in Virginia

    Smoking in a car with children may get you fined in Virginia
    Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Driving, SafetyA bill has passed through the Virginia House of Delegates this week that would make it illegal to smoke in a car with a child under the age of eight.Continue reading Smoking in a car with children may get you fined in VirginiaSmoking in a car with children may get you fined in Virginia originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Penske Automotive says earnings improved 4.5% in Q4; stock rises

    Penske Automotive today posted mixed results for the fourth quarter as earnings from continuing operations improved but net income fell. The company said continuing operations income rose 4.5 percent to $73 million, but net income dropped 2.
  • Nissan's half-ton Titan will have different, shorter chassis than Titan XD

    Nissan's half-ton Titan will ride on a completely different chassis than the new Titan XD, the automaker told a Chicago auto show audience today.
  • SEAT plans three new cars before 2017

    SEAT plans three new cars before 2017
    A Leon facelift, a new Ibiza and a smaller crossover SUV sitting below the new Ateca SUV will complete "phase one" of SEAT's expansion 2016-02-11 16:15 SEAT is planning a market-shaking model onslaught over the next 18 months – with three new cars due before the end of 2017.
    Speaking at the launch of the brand’s Ateca SUV, SEAT president Luca de Meo confirmed the introduction of no less than three further models in the not-too-distant future.
    It’s unclear exactly which cars wi
  • Oil slump drags down Group 1 Automotive revenue - Chron.com

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    Oil slump drags down Group 1 Automotive revenue
    Chron.com
    Group 1 Automotive earnings sputtered a bit during the company's fourth quarter as impacts in oil and gas markets began marring an otherwise record year for the Fortune 500 company. Group 1 reported net fourth-quarter income of $35.7 million, down 12.3 ...
    Group 1 Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial ResultsPR Newswire (press release)
    Group 1 Automotive CEO says cutting vehicle orders due high inventor
  • GM to resume operations in Egypt

    GM to resume operations in Egypt
    General Motors is to restart operations in Egypt on Sunday after temporarily halting operations earlier this week due to its inability to source dollars amid the country's currency crisis.
  • Behr Hella Service on the HVAC and engine cooling maintenance and repair markets - Q&A

    Established a decade ago, the 50/50 joint venture Behr Hella Service now serves the global independent aftermarket for vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling. Although initially active in the European independent automotive aftermarket, the venture has established a presence in the international aftermarket spanning South America, NAFTA and Asia-Pacific. Matthew Beecham spoke to Steve Hudson, head of business development at Behr Hella Service about the forces driving the engine cooling and
  • BMW M760Li xDrive gets 592bhp twin-turbo V12

    BMW M760Li xDrive gets 592bhp twin-turbo V12
    Fancy a BMW 7 Series that can do 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds? The M760Li is for you 2016-02-11 22:55 BMW has revealed the M760Li xDrive, a powerful flagship 7 Series that will take on the snappier-named Mercedes-AMG S63.
    With 592bhp and 800Nm of torque from its 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 engine, the M760Li manages the 0-62mph sprint in an astonishing 3.9 seconds and will go on to a limited top speed of 155mph.
    That's thanks in part to the xDrive four-wheel drive system, but the car gets a rear-wheel b
  • Japan could consolidate to three automakers by 2020

    Japan could consolidate to three automakers by 2020
    Filed under: Mazda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Toyota, Daihatsu, JapanAn analyst predicts the Japanese auto industry could consolidate down to three major players by 2020. Companies may need to unite to overcome the obstacle of higher research and development costs.Continue reading Japan could consolidate to three automakers by 2020Japan could consolidate to three automakers by 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&n
  • Toyota RAV4 vs Renault Kadjar vs Hyundai Tucson

    Toyota RAV4 vs Renault Kadjar vs Hyundai Tucson
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    Image 1 of 22 12 Feb, 2016 3:15pm
    New Toyota RAV4 meets class of crossover field from Renault and HyundaiThe compact crossover class is fit to burst, with nearly every manufacturer offering one of these fashionable family cars. Yet that hasn't stopped the flow of new arrivals, like Toyota's new RAV4.
    It's essentially a mid-life refresh, but has moved away from its rugged SUV roots with more kit, stronger fuel efficiency and sleeker looks. Yet the RAV4's core appeal remains undimmed
  • The Kia Optima is now available as a plug-in hybrid

    The Kia Optima is now available as a plug-in hybrid
    Filed under: Green, 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Kia, Sedan, HybridKia blows in to the Chicago Auto Show with two versions of the new Optima, one hybrid and one plug-in hybrid, offering varying degrees of electrification.Continue reading The Kia Optima is now available as a plug-in hybridThe Kia Optima is now available as a plug-in hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Kia Niro crossover is the company's first dedicated hybrid

    Kia Niro crossover is the company's first dedicated hybrid
    Filed under: Green, 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Kia, Crossover, HybridKia's first dedicated hybrid is a crossover, dubbed Niro. It makes its global debut at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show.Continue reading Kia Niro crossover is the company's first dedicated hybridKia Niro crossover is the company's first dedicated hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Kia hybrid crossover aims for Prius-like mpg

    With gas prices under $2 a gallon, fewer people are hunting for hybrids. But they are clamoring for crossovers, which may give Kia Motors a leg up in launching its first dedicated hybrid.
  • Kia adds plug-in hybrid to Optima lineup

    Kia today unveiled the 2017 Optima Hybrid and Optima PHEV alongside the Niro, the company's first dedicated hybrid nameplate. The new models look similar to the Optima, yet they signal the scope of Kia's ambitions.
  • Tesla not afraid of Chevy Bolt, opens Model 3 orders in March

    Tesla not afraid of Chevy Bolt, opens Model 3 orders in March
    Filed under: Green, Tesla, Sedan, ElectricBetween a late-night Tweet storm and an earlier call with financial analysts, Elon Musk fills in some of the Model 3 blanks.Continue reading Tesla not afraid of Chevy Bolt, opens Model 3 orders in MarchTesla not afraid of Chevy Bolt, opens Model 3 orders in March originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Full Top Gear team includes Harris, Schmitz, and Jordan

    Full Top Gear team includes Harris, Schmitz, and Jordan
    Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, UKThe cast for the next season of Top Gear is now official, and it includes Chris Harris, Sabine Schmitz, Eddie Jordan, and Rory Reid.Continue reading Full Top Gear team includes Harris, Schmitz, and JordanFull Top Gear team includes Harris, Schmitz, and Jordan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  • Global Outlook Unveils Industry Predictions That will Shape the Automotive Landscape in 2016 - PR Newswire (press release)

    Global Outlook Unveils Industry Predictions That will Shape the Automotive Landscape in 2016
    PR Newswire (press release)
    The global light vehicle market expects sales to exceed 91 million units in 2016, with growth in the U.S. and Europe balancing the downturn in emerging markets. Ridesharing, intelligent mobility and big data analytics are key trends influencing the market.and more »

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