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• US MPG levels plateauing after years of progress

  03-03-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Fuel Efficiency, United StatesNew-vehicle fuel economy has stayed about the same for the past two years.Continue reading US MPG levels plateauing after years of progressUS MPG levels plateauing after years of progress originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Pressure Mapping: Gaining Competitive Edge in the Automotive Industry - Machine Design

  03-03-2016 22:31 via
  Pressure Mapping: Gaining Competitive Edge in the Automotive Industry
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  Learn how pressure mapping technology helps automotive design engineers and researchers improve performance, quality, efficiency, and safety. This eBook discusses how a better understanding of contact pressure can be vital to making such ...
  

• New York woman draws her own license plate

  03-03-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Weird Car NewsA woman from Sardinia, NY, was arrested after police noticed her license plate was less official and more of a bad art project.Continue reading New York woman draws her own license plateNew York woman draws her own license plate originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Conway MacKenzie files countersuit against founder

  03-03-2016 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Conway MacKenzie, a Michigan turnaround specialists, filed a countersuit against co-founder and former Chairman and CEO Van Conway.
  
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• McLaren 650S successor will get twin-turbo V8 hybrid

  03-03-2016 22:15
  
  Filed under: Green, McLaren, Convertible, Coupe, PerformanceThe next mid-range McLaren will get inspiration from the P1 hypercar, with a twin-turbo, 3.8-liter V8 and a set of electric motors and batteries.Continue reading McLaren 650S successor will get twin-turbo V8 hybridMcLaren 650S successor will get twin-turbo V8 hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai working on some sort of secret, single-seat EV

  03-03-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under: Green, Hyundai, Transportation Alternatives, ElectricHyundai is working on more than the Ioniq triplets for its future mobility projects. How 'bout a single-seat EV and an electric scooter?Continue reading Hyundai working on some sort of secret, single-seat EVHyundai working on some sort of secret, single-seat EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Chris Evans is raising hell on Top Gear

  03-03-2016 21:40
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, UKDictatorial behavior from "control freak" Evans led executive producer that hired Matt LeBlanc to leave show, say sources.Continue reading Chris Evans is raising hell on Top GearChris Evans is raising hell on Top Gear originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• NASCAR chief defends Trump endorsement to employees

  03-03-2016 21:12
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Motorsports, United States, RacingChairman Brian France sent an email to all NASCAR employees this week defending his decision to endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.Continue reading NASCAR chief defends Trump endorsement to employeesNASCAR chief defends Trump endorsement to employees originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 unveiling invites now being sent out

  03-03-2016 21:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, United States, ElectricTesla's Model 3 unveiling in late March may inject buzz in the more popularly-priced model.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 unveiling invites now being sent outTesla Model 3 unveiling invites now being sent out originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Average mpg of new cars, trucks holds steady at 25.2 in February

  03-03-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The average fuel economy of new light vehicles sold in the U.S. in February held steady from the month earlier at 25.2 mpg, a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute report said.
  
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• Watch two grandmas take a Lamborghini Murcielago for a spin

  03-03-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under: Etc., Humor, Videos, Lamborghini, Coupe, Performance, SupercarsWhen two very happy grandmas take a ride in a tuned Lamborghini, it draws attention from everyone on the street. These gals definitely enjoy their day out.Continue reading Watch two grandmas take a Lamborghini Murcielago for a spinWatch two grandmas take a Lamborghini Murcielago for a spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email th
  
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• Aston Martin CEO plans for seven-vehicle lineup

  03-03-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under: Aston Martin, Coupe, Crossover, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceAston Martin will have a seven-vehicle lineup. The goal behind is sustainability for the century-old British brand.Continue reading Aston Martin CEO plans for seven-vehicle lineupAston Martin CEO plans for seven-vehicle lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW to pay staff bonuses for 2015, Audi workers' payouts fall

  03-03-2016 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen will pay employees a bonus for 2015, despite the scandal over defeat devices used to rig emissions tests in the United States, the company's works council head said.
  
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• VW execs didn't think diesel problem would be so serious

  03-03-2016 19:20
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Audi, Volkswagen, Emissions, DieselVolkswagen admits that Martin Winterkorn received at least two memos advising him about the diesel emissions problem well before the scandal became public.Continue reading VW execs didn't think diesel problem would be so seriousVW execs didn't think diesel problem would be so serious originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |
  
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• Google pads self-driving car team with auto veterans

  03-03-2016 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google's self-driving car team is expanding and hiring more people with automotive industry expertise, underscoring the company's determination to move the division past the experimental stage.
  
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• Enjoy 5 minutes of Supras drifting and shooting flames

  03-03-2016 19:12
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Videos, Toyota, Coupe, PerformanceThis compilation of fourth-generation Toyota Supras shows highly tuned versions of the beloved coupes smoking their tires and shooting flames. They look like a lot of fun.Continue reading Enjoy 5 minutes of Supras drifting and shooting flamesEnjoy 5 minutes of Supras drifting and shooting flames originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&n
  
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• U.S. regulators seek more input on heavy truck mpg rules

  03-03-2016 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. regulators are reopening a proposal to boost fuel efficiency of medium and heavy duty trucks through 2027, asking for additional public comments on the planned move.
  
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• Ghostbusters trailer stars Ecto1 and a quartet of actresses

  03-03-2016 18:29
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, Videos, Cadillac, Police/EmergencyThere's a new crew of Ghostbusters in town, and they're riding in a brand-new Ecto1. Check out the movie trailer right here.Continue reading Ghostbusters trailer stars Ecto1 and a quartet of actressesGhostbusters trailer stars Ecto1 and a quartet of actresses originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Escape a car dangling over a cliff | The List #0980

  03-03-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under: The List, VideosOn this episode of The List, hosts Jessi and Patrick face one of the most terrifying automotive situations imaginable as they attempt to escape a car teetering on a cliff.Continue reading Escape a car dangling over a cliff | The List #0980Escape a car dangling over a cliff | The List #0980 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson involved in some kind of 'accident' in Barbados

  03-03-2016 17:50
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Etc., TV/MoviesJeremy Clarkson tweeted about an accident that happened during filming of his new Amazon show. The details get fuzzy after that.Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson involved in some kind of 'accident' in BarbadosJeremy Clarkson involved in some kind of 'accident' in Barbados originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch the Porsche 911 R rip through the mountains

  03-03-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under: Videos, Porsche, Coupe, PerformanceThis is what the 911 R was built for. Watch it blast by its predecessor and storm up a mountain pass.Continue reading Watch the Porsche 911 R rip through the mountainsWatch the Porsche 911 R rip through the mountains originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW acknowledges early diesel emissions alert to CEO

  03-03-2016 17:17
  
  Volkswagen's former CEO was alerted to US diesel emissions tests problems in 2014, but the issue "did not initially receive particular attention at the management levels," Reuters reported the carmaker as saying.
  
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• SUVs to form a key part of Skoda's future strategy

  03-03-2016 17:15
  
  Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier tells us that SUVs will play an important role in the brand's future 2016-03-04 08:00 New Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier has spelled out how SUVs will form a key part of the company’s strategy over the next decade.
  Speaking to Auto Express at the Geneva Motor Show, Maier, who took over as boss in November, identified SUVs as having an integral role in his vision for the brand as it spreads its reach across the world – confirming Auto Express’s story of last
  
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• FTA five-point Calais plan to end logistics disruption

  03-03-2016 16:53
  Britain's Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging the British and French governments to adopt a five-point plan it has suggested to solve the continuing migrant situation at the Port of Calais, which it estimates cost the logistics industry GBP21m (US$30m) last summer alone.
  
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• Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Avio is ready for takeoff

  03-03-2016 16:50
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini, Coupe, Performance, SupercarsLamborghini outfits the Huracan LP610-4 Avio with exclusive colors and trim which take inspiration from aviation. The changes aren't as exciting as the Centenario, but they add extra flash to the Huracan.Continue reading Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Avio is ready for takeoffLamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Avio is ready for takeoff originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:50:00 EST.Please see our
  
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• Continental posts 2015 net income of EUR2.7bn

  03-03-2016 16:35
  
  Continental has unveiled improved 2015 net income of EUR2.7bn (US$2.9bn), with sales climbing 14% to EUR39.2bn.
  
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• Zero's electric motorcycles replace range anxiety with fun

  03-03-2016 16:32
  
  Filed under: Green, Green Automakers, ElectricEngadget takes some of Zero's electric motorcycles our for a quiet, EV spin.Continue reading Zero's electric motorcycles replace range anxiety with funZero's electric motorcycles replace range anxiety with fun originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep teases Trailcat and other Easter Safari concepts

  03-03-2016 16:10
  
  Filed under: Jeep, SUV, Truck, Off-RoadSeven Jeep concepts are headed to Moab for Easter. It seems like a Hellcat-powered Wrangler is one of them.Continue reading Jeep teases Trailcat and other Easter Safari conceptsJeep teases Trailcat and other Easter Safari concepts originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Enraged elephant wrecks vehicles in India

  03-03-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under: Humor, Weird Car News, Auto Repair, Safety, India, MotorcycleIn late February, an elephant being used in a religious festival in India became enraged and rampaged through an area full of parked vehicles.Continue reading Enraged elephant wrecks vehicles in IndiaEnraged elephant wrecks vehicles in India originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi SQ7 TDI packs 48V electric compressor, 664 lb-ft

  03-03-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under: Audi, Crossover, SUV, Diesel, Luxury, PerformanceThe S badge isn't the only thing that Audi has applied to its flagship SUV for the first time: the new SQ7 TDI also packs an electric turbocharger, an electromechanical suspension, and a 48-volt electrical system to power it all.Continue reading Audi SQ7 TDI packs 48V electric compressor, 664 lb-ftAudi SQ7 TDI packs 48V electric compressor, 664 lb-ft originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms
  
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• This 1966 BMW 1600 Neue Klasse lives on the backroads

  03-03-2016 15:02
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Videos, BMW, SedanPetrolicious' latest video uncovers an owner with a passion for '60s BMW sedans. His 1966 1600 is perfectly tuned to handle California's backroads.Continue reading This 1966 BMW 1600 Neue Klasse lives on the backroadsThis 1966 BMW 1600 Neue Klasse lives on the backroads originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Turbo review

  03-03-2016 14:55
  
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  Image 1 of 14 3 Mar, 2016 2:00pmSam Naylor
  Most powerful engine in current range is worth it if you're after a Vauxhall Astra with a bit more fizzThe new Vauxhall Astra impressed us with its composed ride, spacious interior and composed handling, and now we've had the chance to try the most powerful model in the range, featuring a 1.6-litre petrol engine with 197bhp.
  So far there's no hot VXR model in the Astra range, so if you're after something with a bit more poke, this model is
  
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• Raikkonen tests F1 Halo cockpit system

  03-03-2016 14:30
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari, Safety, RacingKimi Raikkonen became the first driver to test the new halo closed cockpit concept during Formula 1 testing at Barcelona in Spain on Wednesday.Continue reading Raikkonen tests F1 Halo cockpit systemRaikkonen tests F1 Halo cockpit system originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New-car loan amount, monthly payment hit high in Q4, Experian says

  03-03-2016 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The average amount financed and average monthly payment for new vehicles in the fourth quarter rose to their highest level since Experian Automotive began tracking the data in 2008, the company said today.
  
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• Australian car sales rise in February

  03-03-2016 14:21
  
  Australians bought 96,443 new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles in February 2016, just over 6,000 (or 6.7% more) than in February 2015. The strong start to the year has seen new car sales increase 4.8% year-to-date.
  
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• 1,000-pixel headlights could offer improved vision at night

  03-03-2016 14:01
  
  Filed under: Safety, Emerging Technologies, Technology, FutureResearchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a new headlight technology that automatically and intelligently adapt to the current traffic conditions.Continue reading 1,000-pixel headlights could offer improved vision at night1,000-pixel headlights could offer improved vision at night originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&
  
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• FCA to merge media interests with rival

  03-03-2016 13:43
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is to merge its media and publishing business Itedi with Italian media group, GELE, and focus on the core business of making cars.
  
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• US to provide US$12m for EV truck research

  03-03-2016 13:02
  
  US deputy assistant Secretary for Transportation, Reuben Sarkar, has announced more than US$12m will be available for three new cost-shared projects focused on the research, development, and demonstration of plug-in electric powertrain technologies for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
  
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• Next seven Aston Martins already mapped out

  03-03-2016 13:02
  
  Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer says brand’s next seven cars are “crystal clear” – but affordable Boxster rival isn’t on the cards 2016-03-03 12:10 The next seven Aston Martin models are already mapped out as part of CEO Andy Palmer’s vision for the future of the brand.
  Speaking to Auto Express at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show Palmer said, “To me the next seven cars are absolutely crystal clear – all of them. We’ll reveal seven separate model line
  
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• Bank of America revs up auto lending despite warning signs

  03-03-2016 12:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bank of America is making a big push into auto lending just as regulators are sending warning signals, losses from auto loans are rising, and rivals are growing more cautious after years of strong returns.
  
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• Maxwell Technologies appoints Jörg Buchheim as svp and chief sales officer

  03-03-2016 12:02
  
  Maxwell Technologies has announced the appointment of Jörg Buchheim as senior vice president and chief sales officer, effective 7 March.
  
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• Audi reveals new focus on plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars

  03-03-2016 12:00
  
  All-electric SUV to be launched in 2018, but Audi is becoming VW Group centre for hydrogen development 2016-03-03 10:50 Audi has confirmed that it will launch its first all-electric vehicle in 2018. “Our first fully-electric large-series car will go into production in the year after next”, said Audi CEO Rupert Stadler. The new model will be built in a new plant in Brussels, which will also be the site for production of Audi’s own batteries.
  “Audi Brussels will be the pio
  
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• UK automotive industry wants Britain to remain in the EU - AutoExpress

  03-03-2016 11:54 via
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  UK automotive industry wants Britain to remain in the EU
  AutoExpress
  Brexit or Bremain? Research by the SMMT shows over three quarters of its members want Britain in the EU. The majority of the UK's automotive sector wants Britain to remain in the EU, viewing it as more beneficial for both the industry and the consumer.
  77% of UK automotive firms back UK staying in EU, survey findsexpressandstar.com
  UK 'slow month' February sales best since 2004just-auto.com (registration)all
  

• Long-term test review: Volvo XC90

  03-03-2016 11:48
  
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  Image 1 of 13 6 Mar, 2016 12:00pmSteve Fowler
  First report: Classy, tech-laden Volvo XC90 is our reigning Car of the Year, and now it joins our fleetMileage: 3,764
  MPG: 31.9mpg
  It’s pretty rare for my family to make too many comments about my cars, but our Volvo XC90 seems to be something of an exception. It took a matter of days for them to fall in love with it – and if my hard-to-please bunch are impressed, it must be good.
  Last year we named the XC90 Car of the
  
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• Bosch starts major recruitment programme

  03-03-2016 11:44
  
  Bosch is to embark on a huge recruitment programme with plans to take on 14,000 university graduates worldwide this year.
  
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• Best of the rest at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show

  03-03-2016 11:44
  
  After all of the official unveils and press conferences, we take a look at the stuff you might have missed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show 2016-03-03 12:30 The 2016 Geneva Motor Show saw world and European debuts of countless new cars that will be on driveways and in car parks near you in the next few years. Along with the show-stealing supercars like the new Aston Martin DB11 and Bugatti Chiron, Skoda’s foray into the 7-seat SUV market with its VisionS and Volvo’s V90 estate, there w
  
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• Audi earnings flat as big product spend planned

  03-03-2016 11:43
  Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has said the automaker this year will spend more than EUR3bn on 20 new or revised models "and push forward with electrification and digitisation". It will also hire an additional 1,200 workers dubbed "experts".
  
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• UK automotive industry wants Britain to remain in the EU

  03-03-2016 11:35
  
  Brexit or Bremain? Research by the SMMT shows over three quarters of its members want Britain in the EU 2016-03-03 10:32 The majority of the UK’s automotive sector wants Britain to remain in the EU, viewing it as more beneficial for both the industry and the consumer. This is according a new study by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  Over three quarters of SMMT members would vote against a Brexit, citing it a better business choice. Only nine per cent say leaving the
  
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• RHA supports decision to dismantle Calais migrant camp

  03-03-2016 11:07
  British trade organisation, the Road Haulage Association (RHA), is backing the decision of French authorities to dismantle much of the migrant camp at Calais.
  
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• Automotive Industry Managers are Pay Champions Once More - Onrec

  03-03-2016 10:59 via
  Automotive Industry Managers are Pay Champions Once More
  Onrec
  Managers in the automotive industry have overtaken those in the financial services sector to resume their reign as the highest paid managers in the UK (earning on average £46,019), according to new research by pay and benefits specialists, Croner Reward.
  

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