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• First McLaren 675LT Spiders hit the road

  04-03-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under: Videos, McLaren, Convertible, Performance, SupercarsWatch an early pair of yellow McLaren 675LT Spiders head onto the street. Even at low speeds, the rare convertibles sound great.Continue reading First McLaren 675LT Spiders hit the roadFirst McLaren 675LT Spiders hit the road originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche sees error of ways, next 911 GT3 to offer manual transmission

  04-03-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under: Porsche, Coupe, PerformanceThe man behind the Porsche 911 GT3 says the next generation of the high performer will get an optional six-speed manual, borrowed from the limited-edition 911 R.Continue reading Porsche sees error of ways, next 911 GT3 to offer manual transmissionPorsche sees error of ways, next 911 GT3 to offer manual transmission originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&
  
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• Volvo S90 has 50/50 chance to get luxury Excellence trim in China

  04-03-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, Volvo, China, Sedan, Electric, HybridWith half of the S90s in China likely to be chauffeured, we think it's a no-brainer for Volvo to offer it with the Excellence trim.Continue reading Volvo S90 has 50/50 chance to get luxury Excellence trim in ChinaVolvo S90 has 50/50 chance to get luxury Excellence trim in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Alfa Romeo Stelvio CUV to debut at 2016 LA Auto Show

  04-03-2016 22:05
  
  Filed under: LA Auto Show, Alfa Romeo, Crossover, Luxury, PerformanceThe first Alfa Romeo CUV, the Stelvio, will debut in "late autumn," Alfa boss Harald Wester said, which almost certainly means it will arrive in Los Angeles.Continue reading Alfa Romeo Stelvio CUV to debut at 2016 LA Auto ShowAlfa Romeo Stelvio CUV to debut at 2016 LA Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comm
  
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• Donald Trump snipes at Ford again for Mexico factories

  04-03-2016 21:20
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Government/Legal, Plants/Manufacturing, FordDonald Trump again took issue with Ford's factories in Mexico at a rally in Michigan Friday. He said he's "100-percent sure" he could stop further expansion.Continue reading Donald Trump snipes at Ford again for Mexico factoriesDonald Trump snipes at Ford again for Mexico factories originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | 
  
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• How to repair a deep scratch | Autoblog Details

  04-03-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under: Ownership, Videos, Auto Repair, Maintenance, Autoblog DetailsDeep scratches in your car's paint are annoying to look at, expensive to repaint, and open up your paint to future rust problems if left untreated. We walk through the steps to cosmetically repair that deep scratch.Continue reading How to repair a deep scratch | Autoblog DetailsHow to repair a deep scratch | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of fe
  
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• Next-gen Ford Mustang might come two years sooner

  04-03-2016 20:34
  
  Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Rumormill, Ford, Convertible, Coupe, Future, PerformanceA leaked document from an automotive consultancy firm reveals the current Mustang may bow out earlier than expected.Continue reading Next-gen Ford Mustang might come two years soonerNext-gen Ford Mustang might come two years sooner originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 14:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Peugeot Citroen will soon tell you its 'real-world' MPG figures

  04-03-2016 19:58
  
  Filed under: Green, Citroen, Peugeot, Fuel Efficiency, Europe, DieselFrench automaker Peugeot Citroen releases more realistic fuel-economy figures for three diesel models.Continue reading Peugeot Citroen will soon tell you its 'real-world' MPG figuresPeugeot Citroen will soon tell you its 'real-world' MPG figures originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 13:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford F-150 faces NHTSA probe after reports of brake failure

  04-03-2016 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Federal safety regulators are investigating 33 complaints of brake failure on previous-generation Ford F-150 pickups.
  
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• 'Okay Boban' is our new favorite automotive meme

  04-03-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: Etc., HumorEver stumped for a response to a comment on cars? Say hello to #okaybobanContinue reading 'Okay Boban' is our new favorite automotive meme'Okay Boban' is our new favorite automotive meme originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive megatrends have converged, says Delphi - Automotive World (press release)

  04-03-2016 19:17 via
  Automotive megatrends have converged, says Delphi
  Automotive World (press release)
  The blurring boundaries between major automotive megatrends like safety, fuel economy and connectivity are opening up possibilities for machine learning and artificial intelligence. By Xavier Boucherat. For a number of years, Delphi has operated under ...
  

• Japan plans real-world diesel emissions test after companies fail

  04-03-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, Emissions, DieselAfter diesel models from Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi failed real-world emissions tests, Japanese regulators plan to begin doing as part of its evaluations.Continue reading Japan plans real-world diesel emissions test after companies failJapan plans real-world diesel emissions test after companies fail originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalin
  
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• Geneva Motor Show | Autoblog Podcast Episode #469

  04-03-2016 19:01
  
  
  Filed under: PodcastsOn Episode #469, we chat about the Geneva Motor Show and answer your questions.Continue reading Geneva Motor Show | Autoblog Podcast Episode #469Geneva Motor Show | Autoblog Podcast Episode #469 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• NHTSA investigating 2013-2014 Ford F-150 brake failures

  04-03-2016 18:40
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Ford, TruckNHTSA is investigating the 2013 and 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.5-liter engines after receiving over 30 reports of brake failure. Over 420k trucks could be affected.Continue reading NHTSA investigating 2013-2014 Ford F-150 brake failuresNHTSA investigating 2013-2014 Ford F-150 brake failures originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi loses $124 million Texas verdict over seat-back failure

  04-03-2016 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Texas jury ordered Volkswagen's Audi unit to pay $124.5 million to an 11-year-old boy who was left brain damaged in a 2012 rear-end collision.
  
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• "Eye-watering R&D spending really can pay off"

  04-03-2016 18:24
  
  Mike Rutherford's been looking into manufacturer's research budgets... and it's clear to him who's spending the money well 2016-03-06 09:00 How much time, effort and cash do publicly-owned car and component makers invest in research and development that should lead to customers getting better, safer, class-leading, cutting-edge vehicles?
  The short answer is that, in 2015, around £78 billion was spent in this area. At least, that's the figure from financial expert PWC.
  Volkswagen invested
  
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• Mercedes plots three-cylinder diesel engine

  04-03-2016 18:20
  
  Exclusive: Modular engine range in new E-Class could lead to efficient three-cylinder diesel 2016-03-04 17:30 Mercedes has expressed an interest in introducing downsized three-cylinder engines as part of its new modular diesel family, Auto Express can exclusively reveal.
  Bosses at the company had previously ruled out launching the three-cylinder turbo due to concerns surrounding refinement. However, the new modular diesel which debuted in the new E-Class as a 2.0-litre four-cylinder could be de
  
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• BMW now wants to build 'ultimate machine driver'

  04-03-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under: Green, BMW, Emerging Technologies, Electric, FutureBMW wants half its research and development staff to be computer programmers to build the AI that will control upcoming self-driving BMWs.Continue reading BMW now wants to build 'ultimate machine driver'BMW now wants to build 'ultimate machine driver' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in the Automotive Industry Last Month - Motley Fool

  04-03-2016 18:04 via
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  The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in the Automotive Industry Last Month
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  Many automakers recorded double-digit U.S. sales gains last month, but there were some notable exceptions. Daniel Miller. (TMFTwoCoins). Mar 4, 2016 at 12:04PM. Overall, despite the "peak auto sales" doom-and-gloom narrative surrounding the ...and more »
  

• Global Automotive Crankshaft Market 2016-2020 - Key Vendors are Arrow Precision, Maschinenfabrik, ALFING Kessler ... - Business Wire (press release)

  04-03-2016 17:29 via
  Global Automotive Crankshaft Market 2016-2020 - Key Vendors are Arrow Precision, Maschinenfabrik, ALFING Kessler ...
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  The global automotive crankshaft market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.92% during the period 2016-2020. The sourcing of products and components from low-cost countries has significantly risen during the past decade. Low-cost countries in APAC ...and more »
  

• Alliance plans more convergence

  04-03-2016 17:21
  
  The Renault-Nissan Alliance is strengthening synergies in four core divisions and launching new "convergence" projects to boost efficiency and revenue.
  
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• World Drone Prix promotes Dubai event by racing a McLaren

  04-03-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under: Videos, McLaren, Middle East, Gadgets, Technology, Performance, RacingA Dubai Police McLaren 650S faces off against a racing drone in this promo video for World Drone Prix racing.Continue reading World Drone Prix promotes Dubai event by racing a McLarenWorld Drone Prix promotes Dubai event by racing a McLaren originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG SL 63 2023 review

  04-03-2016 17:15
  The powerful new SL 63 swaps luxury grand touring appeal for sportiness
  
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• Audi Canada chief jumps ship to JLR

  04-03-2016 17:11
  
  Jaguar Land Rover Canada has snared Audi Canada president Wolfgang Hoffmann to be its president from 7 March, 2016, responsible for overseeing the brands' operations.
  
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• Watch Tanner Foust flog a 400-hp tuned Polaris Slingshot

  04-03-2016 16:50
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Videos, Misc. Automakers, Convertible, Motorcycle, PerformanceTanner Foust unleashes a turbocharged Polaris Slingshot with over 400 hp on San Diego's quiet streets and an empty parking garage.Continue reading Watch Tanner Foust flog a 400-hp tuned Polaris SlingshotWatch Tanner Foust flog a 400-hp tuned Polaris Slingshot originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comm
  
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• Automotive Labels Market Worth 7.30 Billion USD by 2020 - MarketWatch

  04-03-2016 16:31 via
  Automotive Labels Market Worth 7.30 Billion USD by 2020
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  The report "Automotive Labels Market by Type (Warning, Dome, Asset), Identification Technology (Barcode, RFID), Printing Technology (Flexography, Digital printing), Mechanism (Pressure-sensitive, Heat Transfer, In-mold), Raw Material (PVC & Others), ...and more »
  

• Vettel says halo would have saved Wilson, Surtees

  04-03-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under: MotorsportsSebastian Vettel weighs in on the halo protection system.
  Continue reading Vettel says halo would have saved Wilson, SurteesVettel says halo would have saved Wilson, Surtees originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG SL 63 2016 review

  04-03-2016 16:28
  
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  Image 1 of 24 4 Mar, 2016 4:00pmJonathan Burn
  Updated Mercedes SL roadster has impressed; now we try the 577bhp V8 Mercedes-AMG SL 63Subtlety is not Mercedes-AMG’s area of expertise – and the updated SL 63 is no exception. Changes to the facelifted model are largely cosmetic, although the numbers still make for impressive reading.
  • Best sports cars to buy right now
  Under the bonnet breathes a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8, which kicks out 577bhp and a whopping 900Nm of
  
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• VW Golf SportWagen Limited Edition has extra tech for less

  04-03-2016 16:05
  
  Filed under: Volkswagen, Technology, WagonThe new VW Golf SportWagen Limited Edition bundles active safety features and parts from the SE trim at a savings to customers.Continue reading VW Golf SportWagen Limited Edition has extra tech for lessVW Golf SportWagen Limited Edition has extra tech for less originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• DVLA nets £42k in clampdown on foreign cars outstaying welcome

  04-03-2016 16:02
  
  Nearly 3,000 vehicles seized as DVLA scheme targets drivers failing to register foreign cars after six months 2016-03-04 15:10 A successful pilot scheme run by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to crack down on foreign cars remaining unregistered in Great Britain has grown into a nationwide operation, Auto Express can exclusively reveal.
  Foreign motorists are allowed to drive for six months on their own country’s plates before needing to apply for a UK registration and pay ve
  
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• Cohu Receives Follow-on MATRiX Order from New Automotive Customer - Business Wire (press release)

  04-03-2016 15:30 via
  Cohu Receives Follow-on MATRiX Order from New Automotive Customer
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  POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU), a leading supplier of semiconductor equipment announced today receiving a follow-on multi-unit order for its MATRiX tri-temperature pick-and-place handler from a key automotive ...
  Cohu Gets Follow-on MATRiX Order From New Automotive Customer (NASDAQ:COHU)Sonoran Weekly Reviewall 7 news articles »
  

• Lexus RX 200t 2016 review

  04-03-2016 15:27
  
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  Image 1 of 9 4 Mar, 2016 2:30pmRichard Ingram
  Petrol version of extrovert Lexus RX debuts on British roads, but is it a worthy rival for the Audi Q7 or BMW X5?Most people associate Lexus purely with hybrids. A massive 95 per cent of the brand’s UK models are sold with a petrol-electric motor, despite competitors continuing to pursue six and eight-cylinder diesel engines – supposedly for improved driving characteristics and performance.
  Yet what if you want all the style
  
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• Marchionne: all-electric Ferrari 'an obscene concept'

  04-03-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under: Green, 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari, Electric, SupercarsWhen it comes to building a pure EV, "You'd have to shoot me first," says the Ferrari boss.Continue reading Marchionne: all-electric Ferrari 'an obscene concept'Marchionne: all-electric Ferrari 'an obscene concept' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Clarkson, Hammond, and May cruise in an off-road Mercedes SL

  04-03-2016 14:51
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Celebrities, Humor, Videos, Weird Car News, Mercedes-Benz, Convertible, Classics, Luxury, Off-RoadClarkson, Hammond, and May cruise through an English village in a lifted Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, and Clarkson says the car is "excellent."Continue reading Clarkson, Hammond, and May cruise in an off-road Mercedes SLClarkson, Hammond, and May cruise in an off-road Mercedes SL originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 08:51:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of fee
  
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• Explore Google Maps with Link from 'The Legend of Zelda'

  04-03-2016 14:12
  
  Filed under: Etc., Driving, TechnologyOpen up Google Maps in the browser and you'll notice that the yellow Pegman now looks like Link.Continue reading Explore Google Maps with Link from 'The Legend of Zelda'Explore Google Maps with Link from 'The Legend of Zelda' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Mar 2016 08:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - Geneva, mostly

  04-03-2016 14:00
  A fair number of interesting stories came out of Geneva this week. We learned, for example, that Jeep almost got yanked from the UK market in 2012. And has apparently been saved by the (Fiat-built) Renegade. Volkswagen's little diesel difficulty isn't worrying GM Europe - Opel's boss wants to increase the diesel mix as he also adds a little electrification to the bowl. Even better, after years of losses and not a little restructuring pain (RIP Bochum and Antwerp plants), breakeven is on the card
  
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• Renault, Nissan target $6 billion in savings in 2018

  04-03-2016 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Renault-Nissan alliance expects to generate $6 billion in savings and synergies in 2018 by integrating more divisions and sharing resources better within the partnership, the companies said Friday.
  
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• Valmet Automotive makes biggest robotics purchase in Finnish history - YLE News

  04-03-2016 13:27 via
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  Valmet Automotive makes biggest robotics purchase in Finnish history
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  More than 250 robots have been bought by car manufacturer Valmet Automotive, which will begin to manufacture the Mercedes GLC, a city SUV, in Uusikaupunki beginning in 2017. GLC5 The Mercedes-Benz GLC5, soon to be manufactured in Uusikaupunki ...
  ABB to deliver 250 robots to Valmet Automotiveevertiq.comall 3 news articles »
  

• New car sales were up in February but volume brands struggled

  04-03-2016 13:27
  
  Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Toyota sales all down but overall it's the best February since 2004 2016-03-04 14:20 New car registrations in the UK hit the highest number for February since 2004 but many high volume manufacturers experienced a decline in sales.
  The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal overall sales were up by 8.4 per cent from February 2015 with 83,395 vehicles registered.
  The Ford Fiesta remains the top selling car in the month with the Vo
  
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• BYD sells battery buses to Canadian city

  04-03-2016 13:19
  
  The City of St. Albert in Alberta province said it would become the first municipality in Canada to order long-range all-electric buses to deploy on city streets for public transit use. BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, will provide the all-electric buses, which will be delivered to the city in late summer or early autumn this year.
  
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• UK van buyers living a little larger

  04-03-2016 13:07
  
  The UK new van market achieved a steady performance in February, with registrations at the same level as this time last year, when the sector recorded a seven-year high.
  
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• Best cheap convertibles

  04-03-2016 12:56
  
  4 Mar, 2016 3:30pm
  Get ready for summer with our selection of open-top bargainsWe review lots of new convertibles here at Auto Express - from the modest Mazda MX-5 to the amazing Lamborghini Huracan Spyder. But if you don't have quite that much of a budget to play with, or if you simply prefer to save a fortune and buy a used model, we're here to help with our top 10 best second-hand convertibles.
  The British Summer is fast approaching - or at least we think it is. Still, we're nothing if not ho
  
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• South Korea domestic sales rebound in February

  04-03-2016 12:34
  
  Domestic sales among South Korea's five main automakers rebounded by 7.2% year-on-year to 110,616 units in February after declining by 4.8% in the previous month, according to data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Nine things we learned at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show

  04-03-2016 12:24
  
  The dust has settled on the Geneva Motor Show press days so here’s what we learned at the world’s best car show in 2016 2016-03-04 14:00 Another Geneva Motor Show explodes into a galaxy of gleaming metal and begins its long fade into memory. The car industry has, once again, given us a rough approximation of where it’s at and lifted the curtain an inch or two on where it’s going, but what does it all mean?
  As the world’s most influential motor show, Geneva is in a
  
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• Daimler enjoys a record February

  04-03-2016 12:19
  
  Mercedes-Benz sold 133,752 vehicles to customers in February, up 11.2% year on year and a record for the month.
  
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• Suzuki Vitara S vs Mazda CX-3

  04-03-2016 12:17
  
  We see if Suzuki's 1.4-litre turbo Vitara S is a better buy than the naturally aspirated 2.0 Mazda CX-3 2016-03-04 14:19 Petrol crossovers aren’t as popular as their diesel equivalents, but with unleaded now under £1 per litre at the pumps, is it worth considering an alternative to a more expensive diesel compact SUV?
  That’s what we’re aiming to find out here, as the new Suzuki Vitara S offers four-wheel drive and a 1.4 petrol turbo engine to deliver peppy performance wi
  
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• Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2016 review

  04-03-2016 12:05
  
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  Image 1 of 10 4 Mar, 2016 11:00amDean Gibson
  Alfa gives 4C sports car more appeal with drop-top roof, but same problems remainThere’s nothing more evocative than an open-topped Italian sports car, and the new Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is aiming to tap into that appeal. The drop-top version of the coupe model is now available here in the UK, and we got behind the wheel.
  The 4C Spider is set apart from the coupe by a few detail changes. The most obvious differences are the addition
  
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• Mazda Europe customer service/logistics chief retires

  04-03-2016 10:59
  
  Mazda Motor Europe (MME) said Jorgen Olesen, vice president of customer service and logistics, will retire on 31 March, 2016 after almost 18 years of service with Mazda.
  
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• Heated seat fitment on the rise in North America - QUBE

  04-03-2016 10:48
  The volume of heated front seats fitted to light vehicles annually in North America is forecast to rise from around 14.5m units in 2015, to 16.2m units by 2020, according to just-auto's research unit, QUBE.
  
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• Hybrid Volvo S90 Polestar and V90 Polestar on the way

  04-03-2016 10:44
  
  Boss reveals new Volvo S90 and V90 are most likely candidates for electrified Polestar makeover 2016-03-04 09:45 Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson has confirmed the brand’s S90 and V90 models are the most likely candidates for a hot hybrid Polestar makeover.
  Talking from the Geneva Motor Show, he told Auto Express that buying the specialist tuner outright last year would allow Volvo to call the shots - picking and choosing the most suitable cars as and when they’re ready.
  We challenged Sam
  
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