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• Toyota recalls more than 1 million RAV4s for seatbelt problem

  17-02-2016 22:52
  
  Filed under: Green, Recalls, Toyota, Safety, Crossover, ElectricToyota will recall 1.124 million models of the 2006-2012 RAV4 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV because a severe accident could cut their seatbelts.Continue reading Toyota recalls more than 1 million RAV4s for seatbelt problemToyota recalls more than 1 million RAV4s for seatbelt problem originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:52:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota recalls more than 1 million RAV4s in U.S. to fix seat belts

  17-02-2016 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. said it is recalling more than a million RAV4 SUVs to fix a potential issue with the seat belts.
  
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• TI Automotive acquires powertrain supplier Millennium Industries - Automotive News

  17-02-2016 22:17 via
  TI Automotive acquires powertrain supplier Millennium Industries
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  TI Automotive LLC said it has acquired Ligonier, Ind.-based powertrain supplier Millennium Industries Corp. Terms of the deal were not disclosed in a statement Tuesday. TI Automotive will retain Millennium's 150,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in ...and more »
  

• TI Automotive acquires powertrain supplier Millennium Industries

  17-02-2016 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  TI Automotive said it has acquired Ligonier, Ind.-based powertrain supplier Millennium Industries Corp.
  
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• Ford pickup tows semi trucks out of snow bank during snowstorm

  17-02-2016 21:41
  
  Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Weird Car News, Ford, Driving, TruckA Ford pickup truck in New York managed to help free several semi trucks from snowy roads Tuesday.Continue reading Ford pickup tows semi trucks out of snow bank during snowstormFord pickup tows semi trucks out of snow bank during snowstorm originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:41:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi RS3 Sedan coming to America with over 400 hp?

  17-02-2016 21:20
  
  Filed under: Rumormill, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceRumors are popping up that Audi is getting ready to smack down the Mercedes CLA45 AMG by bringing a 400-plus-horsepower RS3 Sedan to America.Continue reading Audi RS3 Sedan coming to America with over 400 hp?Audi RS3 Sedan coming to America with over 400 hp? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin DB11 fully exposed before Geneva debut

  17-02-2016 20:57
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Aston MartinAston Martin was planning on showing off the new DB11, the road-going version of the DB10 you saw in Spectre, at Geneva. But now it's leaked.Continue reading Aston Martin DB11 fully exposed before Geneva debutAston Martin DB11 fully exposed before Geneva debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• JCI says auto unit president Bolzenius is leaving

  17-02-2016 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Beda Bolzenius will leave his role as president of Johnson Controls' automotive business by March 31, the world's largest auto seat supplier said today in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  
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• Ford says goodbye to climate-change denying think tank ALEC

  17-02-2016 20:33
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Marketing/Advertising, Ford, Green CultureFord is the latest high-profile company to distance itself from the right-wing think tank ALEC, responsible for a number of corporate-friendly laws.Continue reading Ford says goodbye to climate-change denying think tank ALECFord says goodbye to climate-change denying think tank ALEC originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&
  
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• Ford gets credit rating boost from Moody's; shares rise

  17-02-2016 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Moody's has upgraded Ford's credit rating for the first time since 2012, citing the automaker's strong financial results and 'positive momentum.'
  
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• Red Bull unveils revamped F1 livery

  17-02-2016 20:02
  
  Filed under: MotorsportsRed Bull has revealed the livery its new RB12 challenger will sport during the 2016 Formula One season.Continue reading Red Bull unveils revamped F1 liveryRed Bull unveils revamped F1 livery originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Man too busy with road rage to notice looming tornado

  17-02-2016 19:46
  
  Filed under: UAW/Unions, Videos, Driving, SafetyA driver was so annoyed by his fellow motorists during heavy rains in southern Florida he didn't notice the tornado just a few feet from his vehicle.Continue reading Man too busy with road rage to notice looming tornadoMan too busy with road rage to notice looming tornado originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA elects 'presidents' Sheen and Pullman to hawk Chrysler 200, 300

  17-02-2016 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler is turning to two former U.S. presidents for a new ad campaign -- presidents from TV and movie screens, that is.
  
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• Day 2: We made it to Patagonia | Subarus in South America

  17-02-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: Videos, Subaru, South AmericaEwing and McGraw finally arrive in Patagonia, and meet both the Subaru Outback and some incredibly gorgeous surroundings.Continue reading Day 2: We made it to Patagonia | Subarus in South AmericaDay 2: We made it to Patagonia | Subarus in South America originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler retains Dieter Zetsche as CEO through 2019

  17-02-2016 19:24
  
  Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Mercedes-BenzBMW, Volkswagen, and Porsche may have changed their senior leadership, but not Mercedes: Daimler has renewed Dieter Zetsche's contract for another couple of years, but is switching out its head of R&D.Continue reading Daimler retains Dieter Zetsche as CEO through 2019Daimler retains Dieter Zetsche as CEO through 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | E
  
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• China-based Techrules has 1,030-hp turbine-hybrid for Geneva

  17-02-2016 19:12
  
  Filed under: Green, Geneva Motor Show, Misc. Automakers, China, Technology, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, SupercarsTechrules is a new Chinese automaker that claims to have a 1,030-horsepower turbine-hybrid supercar concept to debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The company things it could also have over 1,243 miles of range.Continue reading China-based Techrules has 1,030-hp turbine-hybrid for GenevaChina-based Techrules has 1,030-hp turbine-hybrid for Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17
  
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• Nerf Battle Racer is ready to fight every kid on the block [UPDATE]

  17-02-2016 19:11
  
  Filed under: Etc., Toys/Games, VideosThe Nerf Battle Racer gives your kid the advantage in neighborhood Nerf wars by carrying four weapons and an arsenal of darts.Continue reading Nerf Battle Racer is ready to fight every kid on the block [UPDATE]Nerf Battle Racer is ready to fight every kid on the block [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Nerf Battle Racer is ready to fight every kid on the block

  17-02-2016 19:11
  
  Filed under: Etc., Toys/Games, VideosThe Nerf Battle Racer gives your kid the advantage in neighborhood Nerf wars by carrying four weapons and an arsenal of darts.Continue reading Nerf Battle Racer is ready to fight every kid on the blockNerf Battle Racer is ready to fight every kid on the block originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Riversimple Rasa brings hydrogen dream back to the UK

  17-02-2016 19:05
  
  Filed under: Green, Green Automakers, UK, HydrogenRiversimple Rasa is the name of a new hydrogen-powered prototype that is based on an old design and wants to be on the market in 2018.Continue reading Riversimple Rasa brings hydrogen dream back to the UKRiversimple Rasa brings hydrogen dream back to the UK originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2016 Audi S8 Plus Quick Spin

  17-02-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Audi, Quick Spins, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceThe new range-topping Audi S8 Plus also turns out to be the best of its line. Surprised? Neither are we.Continue reading 2016 Audi S8 Plus Quick Spin2016 Audi S8 Plus Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan's Winter Warriors are uncomfortable, brutal, and awesome

  17-02-2016 17:59
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Nissan, Crossover, Off-RoadWe hit the slopes in Nissan's Winter Warriors, a trio of crossovers with tracks fitted in place of wheels. Awesome? You betcha.Continue reading Nissan's Winter Warriors are uncomfortable, brutal, and awesomeNissan's Winter Warriors are uncomfortable, brutal, and awesome originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus to launch "high-output" hydrogen luxury car by 2020

  17-02-2016 17:53
  
  Lexus previews hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain tech in LF-FC concept at Geneva 2016, showcasing LS successor 2016-02-18 08:00 Lexus is pulling out all the stops ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. Not only will we be seeing the stunning LC500h hybrid coupe, but the LF-FC saloon concept previews a production hydrogen car for 2020.
  We've been treated to the LF-FC previously at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, but Geneva at the start of next month will be its European debut. Ahead of the event, Lexus has conf
  
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• Toyota-led profit gains at risk as Japan's carmakers face stronger yen

  17-02-2016 17:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japanese automakers may have run out of the fuel that's driven profits higher for four years: the weaker yen. Toyota and Japan's six other automakers may combine to earn 4.
  
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• Eagle Spyder GT is the roadster Jaguar E-Type of your dreams

  17-02-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under: Jaguar, Convertible, ClassicsCan't choose between the Speedster and Low Drag coupe? Eagle splits the difference with the new Spyder GT convertible, taking the Jaguar E-Type to the next level.Continue reading Eagle Spyder GT is the roadster Jaguar E-Type of your dreamsEagle Spyder GT is the roadster Jaguar E-Type of your dreams originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Iran supply content to gradually increase: IKCO

  17-02-2016 16:47
  Iran Khodro says the percentage of localised components for its new requirements with Peugeot following the lifting of sanctions will gradually increase, although it does not currently have a precise figure.
  
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• GM renames powertrain unit to emphasize alternative technologies

  17-02-2016 16:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM Powertrain is no more. General Motors said today it has renamed its powertrain unit after 24 years to GM Global Propulsion Systems.
  
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• 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang gets standard Track Pack goodies

  17-02-2016 16:26
  
  Filed under: Rumormill, Ford, PerformanceThe Track Pack is dead, but many of its bits and pieces will now be standard - and no longer mutually exclusive to the Technology Pack.Continue reading 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang gets standard Track Pack goodies2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang gets standard Track Pack goodies originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM recalls Saab and Saturn models for Takata airbag work

  17-02-2016 16:16
  
  General Motors in the US is recalling 2003-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured from 31 May, 2002, to 15 February, 2011, 2010-2011 9-5s made from 23 June, 2010 to 21 February, 2011 plus 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured from 11 April, 2007, to 24 July, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the Takata inflator to rupture.
  
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• Aston Martin partners with Chinese company to make RapidE by 2018

  17-02-2016 16:10
  
  Filed under: Green, Aston Martin, Technology, Sedan, Electric, Luxury, PerformanceAston Martin now has a partnership with Chinese company LeEco to develop EV tech, and they hope to bring the RapidE electric sedan to production by 2018.Continue reading Aston Martin partners with Chinese company to make RapidE by 2018Aston Martin partners with Chinese company to make RapidE by 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink 
  
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• McLaren exposes P1 in naked carbon fiber

  17-02-2016 16:05
  
  Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, McLaren, Convertible, Coupe, PerformanceMcLaren Special Operations will make a big showing in Geneva with one-off versions of the new 675LT Spider and P1 hypercar.Continue reading McLaren exposes P1 in naked carbon fiberMcLaren exposes P1 in naked carbon fiber originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• A tuned 1973 Mazda RX-3 is all business on Petrolicious

  17-02-2016 15:59
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Videos, Mazda, Coupe, Classics, PerformancePetrolicious highlights a martial artist's highly modified Mazda RX-3 that can float like a butterfly and sounds like a swarm of bees. This coupe also appeared on Jay Leno's Garage last year.Continue reading A tuned 1973 Mazda RX-3 is all business on PetroliciousA tuned 1973 Mazda RX-3 is all business on Petrolicious originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 09:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink
  
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• New Kia Optima SW estate puts style above space

  17-02-2016 15:43
  
  Stylish new Kia Oprima Sportswagon is set to debut a hot new 242bhp Optima GT version 2016-02-17 18:00 Hot on the heels of the announcement of a plug-in hybrid version for this coming summer, Kia’s Optima range with grow even more, literally, with the arrival of an estate version wearing the SW or ‘Sportswagon’ badge. 
  The look of the Optima SW is based on the Kia Sportspace concept from last year’s Geneva Motor Show and the estate will go on sale in September prett
  
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• Bentley Flying Spur V8 S solves the ultimate First World problem

  17-02-2016 15:40
  
  Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Bentley, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceCan't decide between the V8 and W12 versions of the Flying Spur? Bentley may have just made it harder - or easier - with the introduction of the new V8 S model.Continue reading Bentley Flying Spur V8 S solves the ultimate First World problemBentley Flying Spur V8 S solves the ultimate First World problem originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Em
  
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• Question of the Day: What are the best-, worst-sounding V6 engines?

  17-02-2016 15:32
  
  Filed under: Automotive HistoryGetting a good sound out of a V6 isn't easy. Some companies have pulled off the feat; others didn't even try.Continue reading Question of the Day: What are the best-, worst-sounding V6 engines?Question of the Day: What are the best-, worst-sounding V6 engines? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2016 09:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat 124 Spider review

  17-02-2016 15:25
  
  For: Eager performance, agile handling, bigger boot than MX-5Our Rating: 
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  Against: Limited engine options, lack of interior storage2016
  Drop-top Fiat 124 uses Mazda MX-5 mechanicals to create a characterful two-seat roadsterLook past the Fiat’s badge-engineered roots and you’ll discover a talented and desirable roadster. With its turbocharged engine, suspension tweaks and slightly more upmarket interior, the 124 Spider has a more grown-up character that’s all i
  
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• Vietnam sales rise 37% in January

  17-02-2016 14:37
  
  Vietnam's new vehicle market continued to expand rapidly in January, as the country's domestic economy continued to grow on the back of low interest rates and rising investment in construction and manufacturing.
  
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• VW in partnership talks with China's JAC

  17-02-2016 14:24
  
  Volkswagen has confirmed it is in early stage talks with Chinese state-owned vehicle manufacturer Jianghuai Automobile Company (JAC) over possible co-operation, according to local reports.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz to source EV batteries from SK Innovation

  17-02-2016 14:19
  
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has signed a sourcing deal with South Korea's SK Innovation for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
  
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• New Nissan NV300 van to replace Primastar

  17-02-2016 13:39
  
  Nissan NV300 to go on sale later in the year, expected to share platform with Renault Trafic 2016-02-17 12:30 Nissan has announced the replacement for its Primastar mid-sized van range will be called the 'NV300'. It's set to launch later in 2016, and will share its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Renault Trafic.
  very few details are given out about the new Ford Transit rival, but we do know Renault's van-building plant in northern France will also produce the NV300. The new model sits bet
  
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• "2016 is the year of the hybrid"

  17-02-2016 13:35
  
  With seemingly every manufacturer adding electric assistance, Steve Fowler says hybrids are the short-term route to big efficiency gains 2016-02-18 12:30 We're well into 2016's motor show season now with the Chicago show on this week, Geneva just around the corner and New York and Beijing following on. Already, we're getting an idea of this year's big motor show theme - hybrids.
  • Geneva Motor Show: preview
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• Aston Martin to develop first EV with China's LeEco

  17-02-2016 13:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aston Martin plans to team up with Chinese consumer electronics group LeEco to help bring its electric RapidE vehicle to market by 2018
  
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• Bentley Flying Spur V8 S gets more power and better handling

  17-02-2016 13:16
  
  Bentley will debut faster Flying Spur V8 at Geneva show ahead of summer UK deliveries 2016-02-17 12:00 While Bentley's new Bentayga SUV is garnering all the attention, the Crewe firm has quietly released a more powerful 'S' version of the Flying Spur V8 saloon. It'll debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show before customer deliveries in the summer.
  The Flying Spur V8 S slots in between the regular V8 and flagship W12 in the Rolls-Royce Ghost rival's range. The 4.0-litre twin-turbo engine gets an ext
  
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• Daimler shipping cars to Asia from Slovenia

  17-02-2016 12:59
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has set up a new hub for transporting new vehicles from Europe to Asia in the Slovenian port of Koper. It started operating at the end of 2015.
  
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• Schaeffler to start volume camshaft phasing system

  17-02-2016 12:52
  
  Schaeffler says it will shortly start volume production of its electromechanical camshaft phasing system for passenger cars.
  
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• Japan auto unions seek smaller pay raises as economy stagnates

  17-02-2016 12:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Japan's autoworkers will ask for raises from carmakers led by Toyota for a third straight year while scaling back from their demands in 2015.
  
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• New MINI Convertible automatic review

  17-02-2016 12:24
  
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  We've already rated the MINI Convertible highly, but how does the automatic version fare?It’s a well-known fact that we Brits love convertibles. But what do you think is Britain’s most popular drop-top? Answers like Audi TT Roadster, Mazda MX-5 or BMW 4 Series would seem sensible enough but the actual holder of that title is the British-built MINI Convertible.
  The third-generation car arrives in March 2016 (fourth generat
  
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• Renault to build new Nissan van

  17-02-2016 12:16
  Renault's Sandouville plant in northwest France will build a new light commercial vehicle for Nissan.
  
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• China's Techrules to show 1,030bhp turbine electric car at Geneva

  17-02-2016 11:47
  
  Chinese firm's Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) promises range of over 1,240 miles 2016-02-17 10:10 New Chinese start-up Techrules is hoping to stun us all at Geneva 2016 with a turbine-recharged electric hypercar. The 'TREV' concept claims a Bugatti-rivaling figure of 1,030bhp, and a range of over 1,242 miles.
  The Geneva Motor Show, which opens its doors at the start of March, has a reputation for throwing up some wild and wacky concepts. Techrules could be leading the pack with this
  
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• Daimler managers in Germany to drive EVs

  17-02-2016 11:33
  
  Senior Daimler managers are to drive electrified vehicles as part of a company policy to encourage the use of as much zero-emission driving as possible. This year, the automaker wil spend EUR30m extending its charging infrastructure at many sites.
  
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• Renault adds 1,000 staff on permanent contracts

  17-02-2016 11:25
  
   Renault says it will recruit 1,000 staff on permanent contracts in France this year, while also signing 1,000 new apprenticeship agreements.
  
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