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• Chicago 2016: Almost 600 vehicles, but only 18 with a plug

  12-02-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under: Green, 2016 Chicago Auto Show, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Green Automakers, Green Culture, Crossover, SUV, Truck, Electric, HybridI took a walk through the Chicago Auto Show today, and found only a few plug-in vehicles among the 600 on display.Continue reading Chicago 2016: Almost 600 vehicles, but only 18 with a plugChicago 2016: Almost 600 vehicles, but only 18 with a plug originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalin
  
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• The Jeep Brand's "Portraits" Takes Top Automotive Spot in 2016 Annual YouTube AdBlitz™ Poll - PR Newswire (press release)

  12-02-2016 22:36 via
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  The Jeep Brand's "Portraits" Takes Top Automotive Spot in 2016 Annual YouTube AdBlitz™ Poll
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  Jeep brand celebrates 75 years with "Portraits" debuting during the Super Bowl broadcast on Feb. 7 Facebook Twitter Pinterest. ×. Jeep brand celebrates 75 years with "Portraits" debuting during the Super Bowl broadcast on Feb. 7. AUBURN HILLS, Mich.and more »
  

• Woman charged in GM Tech Center stabbing

  12-02-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  The woman accused of stabbing her mother at GM's Tech Center in Warren, Mich., was charged today with assault with intent to murder, according to a court official.
  
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• Americans borrow more money than ever for car purchases

  12-02-2016 21:55
  
  Filed under: Etc., InsuranceRide-sharing options may be proliferating and the percentage of Americans obtaining drivers licenses may be declining. But for now, reports on the end of the car-ownership model are greatly exaggerated.Continue reading Americans borrow more money than ever for car purchasesAmericans borrow more money than ever for car purchases originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |
  
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• How To Wash Your Car In 15 Minutes | Autoblog Details

  12-02-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under: Ownership, Videos, Maintenance, Autoblog DetailsHere's how to wash your car quickly and properly in just 15 minutes, without having to break out the tools and buckets.Continue reading How To Wash Your Car In 15 Minutes| Autoblog DetailsHow To Wash Your Car In 15 Minutes| Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive News Expands Global Reach With Automotive News Canada - PR Newswire (press release)

  12-02-2016 20:46 via
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  DETROIT, Feb. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive News, a global media organization founded in 1925, announced today at the Toronto Auto Show that it is expanding its brand with the creation of Automotive News Canada. Automotive News Canada will ...and more »
  

• Lexus tops BMW in U.S. registrations; 2015 luxury title in dispute

  12-02-2016 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Not so fast on BMW winning the 2015 U.S. luxury crown over Lexus and Mercedes. According to manufacturer-reported sales released last month, BMW won. But Polk said today that Lexus was tops in U.S. vehicle registrations last year with 340,392 vs.
  
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• This crazy Russian truck-thing is cute and unstoppable

  12-02-2016 20:29
  
  Filed under: Videos, Russia, Off-RoadIt's called the Sherpa and we want one. Badly.Continue reading This crazy Russian truck-thing is cute and unstoppableThis crazy Russian truck-thing is cute and unstoppable originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla improves Summon feature with more safety

  12-02-2016 20:05
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, Green Culture, ElectricTesla's Summon self-parking feature adds safety precautions to stop the car if the owner drops the keys.Continue reading Tesla improves Summon feature with more safetyTesla improves Summon feature with more safety originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Ford Escape joins Explorer with Sport Appearance pack

  12-02-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Ford, CrossoverThe 2017 Ford Escape will get an optional Sport Appearance Package to add a bevy of black trim to the exterior and slightly upgrade the interior.Continue reading 2017 Ford Escape joins Explorer with Sport Appearance pack2017 Ford Escape joins Explorer with Sport Appearance pack originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Protonic Red BMW i8 will bow in Geneva

  12-02-2016 19:50
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Green, Geneva Motor Show, BMW, Coupe, Hybrid, PerformanceBMW gives its new i8 Protonic Red Edition some vibrant new paint and special interior trim. The more colorful hybrid sports coupe debuts at the Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading Protonic Red BMW i8 will bow in GenevaProtonic Red BMW i8 will bow in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• This vintage roadster might have the prettiest engine ever

  12-02-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Videos, Misc. Automakers, Convertible, Classics, PerformanceGoodwood finds a roadster from the Edwardian era, and its engine looks like a work of art.Continue reading This vintage roadster might have the prettiest engine everThis vintage roadster might have the prettiest engine ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes C250d Coupe review

  12-02-2016 18:38
  
  12 Feb, 2016 5:30pmRichard Ingram
  We take our first UK drive in the Mercedes C-Class Coupe, putting the 250d diesel version through its pacesThe Mercedes C-Class has been on sale for more than 12 months, but until now the Coupe version has been conspicuous by its absence. That’s all set to change, though, as the sleek two-door has just hit UK shores.
  It’s available with a choice of two petrols, two diesels and a fire-breathing AMG C 63 from launch, and it’s the mid-range C
  
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• The Automotive Industry's Big Data Challenge (Part 2) - Enterprise Irregulars (blog)

  12-02-2016 18:33 via
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  The Automotive Industry's Big Data Challenge (Part 2)
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  auto big data In this first part of this two-part series, I discussed why the automotive industry, particularly the incumbent OEMs, is facing a big data challenge. This challenge is becoming extremely acute as a result of the increasing adoption of EAC ...
  

• Facelifted Suzuki SX4 S-Cross images leak out

  12-02-2016 18:23
  
  Images of updated Nissan Qashqai rival surface online showing tweaked front-end and interior 2016-02-12 17:15 Images of what appears to be a facelifted Suzuki SX4 S-Cross have surfaced online. The pictures were apparently grabbed from a presentation to French Suzuki dealers and give our first look at the revised crossover. 
  The grainy pictures show a significantly restyled front end for the S-Cross, featuring a more prominent chrome grille that’s been moved further up the bonnet. The
  
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• Global Industrial Robotics Market in Automotive Industry Growth of 6.35% CAGR by 2020 - Analysis, Technologies ... - Business Wire (press release)

  12-02-2016 18:05 via
  Global Industrial Robotics Market in Automotive Industry Growth of 6.35% CAGR by 2020 - Analysis, Technologies ...
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  This report forecasts the global industrial robotics market in the automotive industry to grow at a CAGR of 6.35% during the period 2016-2020. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global industrial robotics market in ...and more »
  

• Panasonic starts China battery venture, develops new welding tech

  12-02-2016 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Panasonic, the Japanese electronics giant revamping itself as an automotive supplier, has taken two more steps in that direction by establishing a new battery venture in China and developing a new technology for laser welding.
  
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• John Cena of WWE and Trainwreck fame to pace Daytona 500

  12-02-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under: MotorsportsWrestler and actor John Cena will drive an honorary pace car at the Daytona 500.Continue reading John Cena of WWE and Trainwreck fame to pace Daytona 500John Cena of WWE and Trainwreck fame to pace Daytona 500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tower posts lower adjusted Q4 earnings as it gears up for major new business

  12-02-2016 17:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tower, which makes heavy metal components and assemblies for cars and trucks, reported lower fourth-quarter adjusted earnings due to ramp-up costs stemming from a major new business that is supposed to spur earnings growth later this year.
  
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• Opel Ampera-e brings a Bolt of EV driving to Europe

  12-02-2016 17:16
  
  Filed under: Green, Chevrolet, GM, Opel, Europe, Hatchback, ElectricMary Barra announced in Germany that the Opel Ampera-e would be the version of the Chevrolet Bolt for European customers. It arrives in 2017.Continue reading Opel Ampera-e brings a Bolt of EV driving to EuropeOpel Ampera-e brings a Bolt of EV driving to Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• AvtoVAZ defiant despite FY US$311m operating loss

  12-02-2016 17:10
  AvtoVAZ is insisting its "anti-crisis measures" will see it through the current extremely challenging economic storm battering Russia as the Togliatti automaker announced a 2015 operating loss of RUB24.7bn (US$311m) compared to RUB10bn in 2014.
  
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• Aston Martin Vulcan owners receive track-day tutoring

  12-02-2016 17:00
  
  Owners of stunning track-only supercar benefit from world-class racing tuition to make the most out of their purchase 2016-02-15 09:00 Bought an Aston Martin Vulcan recently? Unlikely, we know, as only 24 of these handcrafted supercars will ever be built, and with a price in the millions they’re not exactly cheap. Yet an Aston Martin Vulcan has just become better value, thanks to a world-class tuition lesson from an elite team of racing drivers.
  Every Vulcan owner will be given the opport
  
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• Production Toyota C-HR to debut in Geneva, has hybrid engine

  12-02-2016 16:57
  
  Filed under: Green, Geneva Motor Show, Scion, Toyota, Crossover, Concept Cars, HybridToyota will debut the production version of the C-HR crossover concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and the powertrain lineup includes a hybrid. The CUV should eventually arrive in the US, too.Continue reading Production Toyota C-HR to debut in Geneva, has hybrid engineProduction Toyota C-HR to debut in Geneva, has hybrid engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:57:00 EST.Please see ou
  
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• FCA reveals new minivan project cost

  12-02-2016 16:55
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has revealed how much it spent readying a Canadian factory for its new minivan line.
  
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• BorgWarner earnings down 11% in Q4

  12-02-2016 16:53
  
  BorgWarner has reported fourth quarter net income of US$125m, almost 11% down on the previous year's total. However Q4 sales net sales were US$2,123m in the quarter up 6.6% from the previous year.
  
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• Harry leaves his Garage to drive Ferrari 488 in Maranello

  12-02-2016 16:41
  
  Filed under: Videos, Ferrari, Coupe, SupercarsHarry Metcalfe has left the comfort of his home in the English countryside to fly down to Italy and drive the Ferrari 488 GTB for our entertainment. The least we could do is watch the video to see what he has to say.Continue reading Harry leaves his Garage to drive Ferrari 488 in MaranelloHarry leaves his Garage to drive Ferrari 488 in Maranello originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:41:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Per
  
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• Lionel Messi jokes about rumors he bought 1957 Ferrari 335S

  12-02-2016 16:26
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Ferrari, Convertible, Classics, PerformanceSoccer star Lionel Messi joked on Instagram about getting a new car after rumors claimed he bought a '57 Ferrari 335S for $34.9 million last week.Continue reading Lionel Messi jokes about rumors he bought 1957 Ferrari 335SLionel Messi jokes about rumors he bought 1957 Ferrari 335S originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | C
  
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• Road rage turns into fist fight on California freeway

  12-02-2016 16:23
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Weird Car News, SafetyAn enraged driver was filmed stopping on a busy highway in California to beat a fellow motorist in California this week.Continue reading Road rage turns into fist fight on California freewayRoad rage turns into fist fight on California freeway originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• What is the UK plug-in car grant?

  12-02-2016 15:53
  
  Government slashes thousands from the Plug-in Car Grant 2016-02-13 17:00 The market for electric cars and plug-in hybrids in the UK is small but growing and a major reason for this growth is the government’s plug-in car grant. From March 1st 2016, significant changes will be made to the way the plug-in grant is implemented so we’ve complied this guide to what the changes mean.
  The Plug-in car grant offers individual full-electric and plug-in hybrid car buyers a fat chunk of taxpayer
  
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• Insurers accused of raking in £7bn as premiums rise and payouts fall

  12-02-2016 15:48
  
  Latest figures claim insurers don't pass on savings as insurance payouts drop 2016-02-14 12:30 Falling insurance claim payouts haven’t been matched by cheaper yearly premiums, allowing insurers to cash in to the tune of £7billion since 2010, claim figures from law firm Thompsons Solicitors.
  The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has hit back at the accusation as lobbying by claims solicitors. It says they’re upset with Government plans to end the right for cash compensation
  
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• Elon Musk's vision is not for the faint of heart

  12-02-2016 15:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Leave it to Elon Musk to make a company's stock jump nearly 5 percent a day after reporting widening losses -- all in the middle of a market selloff.
  
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• Automotive giant invests in new engine - The Business Desk

  12-02-2016 15:32 via
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  Automotive giant invests in new engine
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  AUTOMOTIVE giant Toyota is to make a new hybrid engine at its factory on Deeside.A £7m investment by the company, supported by a £700,000 grant from the Welsh government, is expected to secure hundreds of jobs.The 1.8 litre engines will be exported ...
  Toyota to build another hybrid in 'Europe'just-auto.com (registration)all 59 news articles »
  

• Jeremy Clarkson's new Amazon show is already on the go

  12-02-2016 15:19
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/MoviesThe internet is abuzz with the exploits of Jeremy Clarkson & Co. as they launch their new show on Amazon Prime.Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson's new Amazon show is already on the goJeremy Clarkson's new Amazon show is already on the go originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• The entire Porsche 911 history in under 90 seconds

  12-02-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under: Videos, Porsche, PerformanceConsistent style has made the Porsche 911 one of the most iconic cars in the world. Here's a look at how it's changed through the years.Continue reading The entire Porsche 911 history in under 90 secondsThe entire Porsche 911 history in under 90 seconds originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• RESEARCH SNAPSHOT: Mirrorless cars

  12-02-2016 15:09
  Given that wing mirrors add weight, cost and wind resistance to the car, it is not surprising that some automakers wish to eliminate them thereby creating a sleeker look.  As suppliers anticipate a change to mirror regulations, many are developing mirrorless systems using vehicle mounted cameras and dashboard monitors. Here is our snapshot of who is doing what..
  
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• Pre-reg sales rife in Europe as makers re-export for profit

  12-02-2016 15:06
  
  True scale revealed of makers de-registering cars from one market to sell elsewhere in EU 2016-02-13 11:00 European motor manufacturers are registering cars in two separate countries to increase profits and take advantage of the huge gap in car prices throughout the EU.
  Auto Express reported in Issue 1,404 how up to 15 per cent of the UK’s new cars in 2015 could have been pre-registered, warping new car sales figures. And data reveals the practice is widespread in Europe, too.
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• Pre-reg sales rife in Europe as makers re-export cars for profit

  12-02-2016 15:06
  
  True scale revealed of makers de-registering cars from one market to sell elsewhere in EU 2016-02-13 11:00 European motor manufacturers are registering cars in two separate countries to increase profits and take advantage of the huge gap in car prices throughout the EU.
  Auto Express reported in Issue 1,404 how up to 15 per cent of the UK’s new cars in 2015 could have been pre-registered, warping new car sales figures. And data reveals the practice is widespread in Europe, too.
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• Google brings 40 US national parks to Street View

  12-02-2016 15:00
  
  Filed under: Green, United States, TechnologyGoogle just made it easier to visit some of the US' biggest landmarks without hopping on an airplane.Continue reading Google brings 40 US national parks to Street ViewGoogle brings 40 US national parks to Street View originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• American Axle Q4 net income rises, shares surge

  12-02-2016 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  American Axle and Manufacturing today reported record sales in 2015 after a strong fourth quarter thanks to record North American light vehicle sales.
  
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• Penske Automotive says earnings improved 4.5% in Q4; stock rises - Automotive News

  12-02-2016 14:39 via
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - Mexican Ford paints target around Prius

  12-02-2016 14:18
  This week's most-read story on just-auto may well have rattled US auto workers and it looks like Ford's plan is to rattle Toyota - building a rival for the Prius, just redesigned, in a new factory south of the border, down Mexico way.
  
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• BMW i8 gets exclusive new 'Protonic Red' edition

  12-02-2016 14:18
  
  BMW announces a limited-run Protonic Red version of the i8 supercar, with styling revisions inside and out 2016-02-12 13:00 BMW's innovative i8 is already a pretty special car, but it's about to get a little bit more exclusive thanks to a new Protonic Red limited edition. The hybrid supercar gets a two-tone red and grey finish and a subtly red-themed interior.
  On sale in September but in strictly limited production numbers, the i8 Protonic Red costs from £112,535. That's a full £8,9
  
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• BAC Mono gets a little more elbow room

  12-02-2016 14:00
  
  Filed under: Misc. Automakers, PerformanceBAC has listened to customers who've found the Mono too tight to squeeze into, widening the cockpit by a key couple of inches to make it relatively more spacious.Continue reading BAC Mono gets a little more elbow roomBAC Mono gets a little more elbow room originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive sector - Innovate, or pull over - Ethical Corporation Magazine

  12-02-2016 13:58 via
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  Car companies are at a junction, with an urgent need to address the pollution their vehicles cause, especially in cities. Some of the huge manufacturers are responding much more effectively than others. The big car companies are in an enviable position.
  

• Riversimple Rasa - a super-efficient hydrogen car from Wales

  12-02-2016 13:13
  
  Welsh firm Riversimple has high hopes for the Rasa, a 2-seat hydrogen fuel cell car capable of 250mpg 2016-02-17 00:01 This is the Riversimple Rasa. It’s a two-seat, hydrogen powered road car that will hit roads in the UK later this year capable of travelling 300 miles on a single tank of hydrogen.
  Purpose designed from the ground up and built with ‘ultimate vehicle efficiency’ in mind, the Rasa uses an 8.5kW hydrogen fuel cell rather than the 85kW fuel cell used in other hydr
  
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• VW takes a January sales hit in Europe

  12-02-2016 13:05
  
  Analysis of the 'Big 5' national European car markets by JATO shows that the Volkswagen brand took a hit in the January market as it suffered a sales fall in a growing market.
  
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• "Toyota needs Daihatsu's cleverness in the small car sector"

  12-02-2016 12:48
  
  Mike Rutherford thinks Daihatsu's bonkers ideas are what Toyota needs to compete in the booming city car segment 2016-02-12 11:50 The weirdest car factory I’ve ever visited? Daihatsu’s plant in Osaka. And the friendly staff, plus the names and designs of some of their vehicles, were wonderfully wacky, too.
  It's a shame that the firm pulled out of Britain and mainland Europe as it was, and still is, ahead of its time in many respects. There were electric Daihatsus decades ago, t
  
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• Mazda launches CX-9 production in Japan

  12-02-2016 12:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mazda has started production of it the redesigned CX-9 three-row crossover, a vehicle that plays a pivotal roll in the brand's strategy to expand sales.
  
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• Daimler's Mercedes sales chief reportedly to head R&D

  12-02-2016 12:16
  
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Cars sales and marketing chief Ola Kaellenius will move to head of research and development, German media reports said.
  
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• Renault unveils full-year profit up 44% to EUR2.3bn

  12-02-2016 12:13
  
  Renault has posted full-year Group operating profit up 44% to EUR2.3bn (US$2.6bn), while revenue rose 10.4% to EUR45.3bn.
  
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