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• Patrick Dempsey to take break from racing after career season

  07-03-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Motorsports, RacingThe popular American actor has decided to take a step back from racing to focus on his "family and acting career."Continue reading Patrick Dempsey to take break from racing after career seasonPatrick Dempsey to take break from racing after career season originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive policy: Exclusive incentives for new players blocked - The Express Tribune

  07-03-2016 23:25 via
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  Automotive policy: Exclusive incentives for new players blocked
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  The government's plan to bring a European car manufacturer for breaking the monopoly of existing car assemblers seems to be fizzling out as a nexus of assemblers and bureaucrats has again blocked preferential incentives for new foreign players.
  

• Auto industry would be devastated by Soo Locks closure

  07-03-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Plants/Manufacturing, United StatesA report from the Department of Homeland Security has outlined the economic disaster that could come from a closure of the Soo Locks in northern Michigan.Continue reading Auto industry would be devastated by Soo Locks closureAuto industry would be devastated by Soo Locks closure originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Commen
  
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• Lotus Evora 400 Roadster won't save the brand, and that's okay

  07-03-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under: Lotus, United States, Convertible, Coupe, Lightweight, PerformanceLotus plans an Evora 400 Roadster for the United States, which it expects will make up more than half of its sales. That's great, but it won't be enough.Continue reading Lotus Evora 400 Roadster won't save the brand, and that's okayLotus Evora 400 Roadster won't save the brand, and that's okay originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | E
  
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• 2017 Chevy Camaro 50th Anniversary edition celebrates in style

  07-03-2016 22:14
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Chevrolet, Convertible, Coupe, PerformanceThe 2017 Chevy Camaro 50th Anniversary celebrates the car's birthday by adding special badges, unique wheels, and orange trim.Continue reading 2017 Chevy Camaro 50th Anniversary edition celebrates in style2017 Chevy Camaro 50th Anniversary edition celebrates in style originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW delayed announcing cheating in hope of striking deal, its lawyers say

  07-03-2016 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW's delay in announcing it had cheated U.S. diesel emission tests was a legitimate move aimed at striking a deal with regulators to limit the cost of the scandal, the carmaker's lawyers said in a report to a German court.
  
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• Local python hitches ride in Zimbabwean farmer's engine bay

  07-03-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under: Humor, Ownership, Weird Car News, Ford, Safety, Africa, TruckSerpentine belts are an integral part of a car's engine. Actual serpents, however, are less so.Continue reading Local python hitches ride in Zimbabwean farmer's engine bayLocal python hitches ride in Zimbabwean farmer's engine bay originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• US debut for Volvo compact crossover three years away

  07-03-2016 21:16
  
  Filed under: Green, Volvo, Crossover, Sedan, Wagon, HybridVolvo plans to launch a compact crossover in the US in about three years, and the CUV likely uses the company's new Compact Modular Architecture. The S40 sedan and V40 wagon should arrive here, too.Continue reading US debut for Volvo compact crossover three years awayUS debut for Volvo compact crossover three years away originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&
  
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• Tesla Model S P100D outed by hacker, Twitter

  07-03-2016 21:03
  
  Filed under: Green, Weird Car News, Tesla, Green AutomakersHacker Jason Hughes leaks image of Tesla "P100D" badge, claims retaliatory Firmware downgrade and gets praised by Musk.Continue reading Tesla Model S P100D outed by hacker, TwitterTesla Model S P100D outed by hacker, Twitter originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari 458 Speciale with aftermarket exhaust screams

  07-03-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Videos, Ferrari, Coupe, PerformanceA Ferrari 458 Speciale with an aftermarket exhaust creates an amazing sound while revving in a tunnel and even shoots flames from the back.Continue reading Ferrari 458 Speciale with aftermarket exhaust screamsFerrari 458 Speciale with aftermarket exhaust screams originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Lyft wants you to hail rides through Facebook Messenger

  07-03-2016 20:25
  
  Filed under: Green, Transportation Alternatives, Driving, Smartphone, Technology​If you happen to live in one of 11 launch cities, you can now use Facebook Messenger to ask for a ride.
  Continue reading Lyft wants you to hail rides through Facebook MessengerLyft wants you to hail rides through Facebook Messenger originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New Global Platform to underpin next Subaru Impreza

  07-03-2016 20:14
  
  Subaru unveils plan for the new global platform to underpin future hybrids and EVs 2016-03-07 18:20 Subaru has revealed its brand-new Global Platform, set to underpin a variety of models in the not-too-distant future. The new cars are likely to include the forthcoming Subaru Impreza, as well as an all-new XV and Forester. The advanced architecture will also allow the introduction of more all-electric and hybrid powertrains across the Subaru line-up.
  The aim of the new Global Platform is to
  
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• Former Volt booster ready for Siri to chauffeur your Apple Car

  07-03-2016 20:05
  
  Filed under: Green, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Green Culture, Emerging Technologies, Smartphone, ElectricLyle Dennis started GM-Volt.com in the early days of the Chevy Volt hype. Today, he's much more excited about imagining what an Apple car will be like.Continue reading Former Volt booster ready for Siri to chauffeur your Apple CarFormer Volt booster ready for Siri to chauffeur your Apple Car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.P
  
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• Replica law paves way for Morgan's return to America

  07-03-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under: Misc. Automakers, Convertible, ClassicsThe same new regulations enacted under the FAST Act that will allow the likes of Superformance and Factory Five to sell turn-key replicars could also pave the way for Morgan to bring its classic models back to America.Continue reading Replica law paves way for Morgan's return to AmericaReplica law paves way for Morgan's return to America originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Perma
  
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• Watch Top Gear lap the Aston Martin Vulcan at Yas Marina

  07-03-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Aston Martin, UK, Coupe, RacingThe Aston Martin Vulcan spits flames and slides and generally sounds amazing this video, which shows Top Gear Magazine speeding around Yas Marina.Continue reading Watch Top Gear lap the Aston Martin Vulcan at Yas MarinaWatch Top Gear lap the Aston Martin Vulcan at Yas Marina originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• The Chevy Volt Previews a Fast-Approaching Automotive Frontier - PSFK (blog)

  07-03-2016 18:42 via
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  The Chevy Volt Previews a Fast-Approaching Automotive Frontier
  PSFK (blog)
  Future automotive historians will likely point to three contemporary cars that together began to pivot the industry away from vehicles using solely fossil fuels for power. We're talking about the Toyota Prius, Tesla Model S and the Chevy Volt. What ...and more »
  

• Ferrari LaFerrari Spider reportedly debuts privately

  07-03-2016 18:31
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Green, Rumormill, Ferrari, Convertible, Hybrid, Performance, SupercarsFerrari reportedly plans to slice the roof off the LaFerrari to create a Spider version, and the company allegedly already showed it at a private event. Production could be as low as 150 units.Continue reading Ferrari LaFerrari Spider reportedly debuts privatelyFerrari LaFerrari Spider reportedly debuts privately originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:31:00 EST.Please see our terms fo
  
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• FCA shutdown of car plant extended by three more weeks

  07-03-2016 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it will extend the shutdown of its midsize Chrysler 200 sedan plant by three weeks for a total of a nine-week shutdown that began Feb. 1.
  
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• 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class First Drive

  07-03-2016 17:58
  
  Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, First Drives, Convertible, LuxuryThe 2017 Mercedes SL isn't too different from an engineering standpoint, and that's okay. The good news is, it's pretty again.Continue reading 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class First Drive2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 11:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Turkey's automotive exports hit highest value since 2008: Association - Hurriyet Daily News

  07-03-2016 17:40 via
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  Turkey's automotive exports hit highest value since 2008: Association
  Hurriyet Daily News
  Automotive exports from Turkey increased by 17 percent in February, the country's Automotive Industry Exporters' Union said on March 7, reaching the highest value since 2008. Turkey's automotive exports increased to nearly $2 billion in February ...
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• Technavio Announces Top Three Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Park Assist Systems Market ... - Business Wire (press release)

  07-03-2016 17:40 via
  Technavio Announces Top Three Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Park Assist Systems Market ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio's latest report on the global automotive park assist systems (PAS) market provides an analysis on the key trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2015-2019. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a ...and more »
  

• Continental buys Hi-Res 3D Flash LIDAR business

  07-03-2016 16:27
  
  Continental has acquired the Hi-Res 3D Flash LIDAR business from Advanced Scientific Concepts(ASC), based in Santa Barbara, California.
  
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• Watch Jay Leno ride a tilting Harley-Davidson trike

  07-03-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under: Videos, Technology, Motorcycle, BikesTilting Motor Works builds a bolt-on conversion for Harley-Davidson and Honda Goldwing motorcycles that adds tilting wheels up front. Leno checks it out.Continue reading Watch Jay Leno ride a tilting Harley-Davidson trikeWatch Jay Leno ride a tilting Harley-Davidson trike originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• NHTSA to update EV/hybrid electrical safety

  07-03-2016 15:54
  
  The US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to update electrical safety requirements for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and 'mild hybrid' vehicles.
  
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• Driverless lorries to be tested on UK roads

  07-03-2016 15:52
  
  Autonomous lorry 'platoons' will begin testing on British roads later this year 2016-03-07 15:08 Autonomous lorries will hit the road later this year, it has been confirmed. Up to 10 lorries – driving just a few metres apart – are to be tested on British motorways, heralding the start of driverless testing in the UK.
  The test would work by having a driver in the first lorry, controlling the steering, acceleration and braking of the convoy, creating a train effect. For safety reasons
  
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• Subaru Global Platform shows us the bones of future models

  07-03-2016 15:38
  
  Filed under: Green, Subaru, Technology, Electric, HybridThe Subaru Global Platform boasts greater rigidity and a lower center of gravity to improve the driving experience on future Subies. It arrives first on the next-gen Impreza later this year.Continue reading Subaru Global Platform shows us the bones of future modelsSubaru Global Platform shows us the bones of future models originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 09:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&
  
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• Mexico Dodge Neon to come from Fiat Turkey

  07-03-2016 15:27
  
  Fiat's new Tipo will become a new Dodge Neon for Central America, built in Turkey.
  
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• BMW's next-century concept mentions no powertrain, and we're sad

  07-03-2016 15:04
  
  Filed under: Green, BMWThe maker of some of history's great engines glosses over what will power its cars in the next 100 years.Continue reading BMW's next-century concept mentions no powertrain, and we're sadBMW's next-century concept mentions no powertrain, and we're sad originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 09:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford recalls 50k Transit vans to fix rear seatbelt buckles

  07-03-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Ford, Safety, Minivan/Van, Commercial VehiclesA problem with the rear seatbelts in some examples of the 2015-16 Transit van has prompted Ford and the NHTSA to issue a recall for 48,990 vehicles in the United States.Continue reading Ford recalls 50k Transit vans to fix rear seatbelt bucklesFord recalls 50k Transit vans to fix rear seatbelt buckles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Emai
  
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• Polestar introduces line of Volvo performance parts

  07-03-2016 14:35
  
  Filed under: Volvo, PerformanceWish your S60, V60, or XC60 had a sportier edge? Volvo is here to help with the new Polestar Performance Parts line.Continue reading Polestar introduces line of Volvo performance partsPolestar introduces line of Volvo performance parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 08:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Museums in Germany - Deutsche Welle

  07-03-2016 14:01 via
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  On March 7, BMW celebrates its 100th birthday. That's well worth a museum visit. For car lovers, we present a range of excellent museums devoted to the major German automotive brands. BMW-Museum in München ...
  

• Subaru readies new platform, autonomous driving goals

  07-03-2016 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru has unveiled a next-generation vehicle platform it says will improve safety and driving performance while keeping the small Japanese automaker competitive through 2025.
  
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• Ford China sales off in February, up YTD

  07-03-2016 13:36
  
  Ford China sold 63,350 vehicles in February, down 9% compared to February 2015. Year-to-date sales, however, were up 18% to 194,182.
  
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• Audi SQ7 could come to US with TDI power

  07-03-2016 13:25
  
  Filed under: Green, Audi, Crossover, SUV, Diesel, Luxury, PerformanceOur source at Audi tells us that they're optimistic that the new SQ7 performance crossover will make it to North America, complete with its cutting-edge (and immensely potent) diesel powertrain.Continue reading Audi SQ7 could come to US with TDI powerAudi SQ7 could come to US with TDI power originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 07:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&nbs
  
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• Fact-checking Clinton vs. Sanders on 2008 auto industry bailout

  07-03-2016 13:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said during a heated debate exchange that rival Bernie Sanders would have allowed the U.S. auto industry to collapse if he had his way.
  
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• World's first hybrid car goes up for auction

  07-03-2016 12:54
  
  The Armstrong Phaeton hybrid predates the Toyota Prius by over a century, and is expected to fetch over £120,0002016-03-07 16:40 The Toyota Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, and when it was launched in 1997 it was heralded as a forward-thinking vision of the future. But the 1896 Armstrong Phaeton had a hybrid powertrain over 100 years earlier, in 1896 – and now the only example ever made will go to auction on March 10th.  
  The Armstrong Phaeton was
  
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• BMW's Vision Next 100 concept celebrates past, predicts future

  07-03-2016 12:45
  
  Filed under: Green, BMW, Emerging Technologies, Technology, Sedan, Autonomous, Concept Cars, FutureCreated for the brand's 100th birthday, the car tries to forecast how driving will change over the next century. There are some wacky ideas.Continue reading BMW's Vision Next 100 concept celebrates past, predicts futureBMW's Vision Next 100 concept celebrates past, predicts future originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2016 06:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |
  
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• Assa Abloy inks Car Lock sale to Alpha

  07-03-2016 12:33
  
  Assa Abloy has signed an agreement with Japanese company, Alpha, to sell its Car Lock business.
  
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• Best cheap, fuel efficient used cars

  07-03-2016 12:28
  
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  Here are some of the most fuel-efficient cars on the market that can be bought used for less than half their list price Jake Groves Fuel efficiency is one of the biggest areas of focus when it comes to buying your next car. After all, not only does a more fuel-efficient car do less damage to the environment over its lifetime but its low emissions can save you big money in road tax bills, too.
  If you can’t quite stretch to a new car, like the ones seen in our Best low em
  
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• Car sales in Western Europe up 13.8% in February

  07-03-2016 11:51
  
  Car sales in Western Europe turned in another strong month in February according to data released by LMC Automotive.
  
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• Minda Industries buys Rinder Group lighting business

  07-03-2016 11:46
  
  Minda Industries has acquired the global lighting business of Spain-based Rinder Group, which manufactures head, tail and small lights for EUR20m (US$21.9m).
  
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• Magna EVP on China's automotive market, opportunities for growth and Getrag - Q&A

  07-03-2016 11:43
  Magna International has been steadily growing in Asia since the mid-1990s and today has almost 17,700 employees at 48 manufacturing locations and 26 product development, engineering and sales offices. To find out more about the supplier's presence and market strengths in Asia, Matthew Beecham met with Frank O'Brien, Executive VP for Magna's business in Asia while on a visit to Magna's North American headquarters in Detroit.
  
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• Wooden Toyota Setsuna Concept to debut at Milan Design Week

  07-03-2016 11:08
  
  It's not a beech buggy, it's a birch buggy - and the Toyota Setsuna Concept will go on display next month in Milan 2016-03-07 10:00 Car manufacturers are still busy at the Geneva Motor Show, but that hasn’t stopped Toyota previewing its next concept car ahead of its debut at Milan Design Week next month. Called the Toyota Setsuna, the car is made almost entirely out of wood.
  The vehicle’s beauty might be in the eye of the beholder, but it’s very elegantly constructed. Rather t
  
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• AvtoVAZ CEO Bo Andersson to step down

  07-03-2016 10:51
  
  AvtoVAZ CEO, Bo Andersson is to step down, although no indication is as yet available from the Russian automaker who his successor will be.
  
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• New Polestar performance upgrades for Volvo cars

  07-03-2016 10:48
  
  Volvo has announced a new range of sporty Polestar parts for the S60, V40, V60 and XC60 2016-03-07 10:30 Volvo has revealed a new range of performance parts for its S60, V40, V60 and XC60 models under its recently-aquired Polestar brand. The new kit includes wheels, exhaust, styling details and chassis upgrades.
  These new Polestar Performance Parts will be available bundled together as a complete package, or you can choose which parts you want in smaller option packs as well. There's
  
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• Windform 3D Printing customizes the automotive world - JEC Composites

  07-03-2016 10:07 via
  Windform 3D Printing customizes the automotive world
  JEC Composites
  The customization factor has now also become a highly important consideration for the automotive industry. Aesthetics and design go hand in hand with the need to make cars or motorbikes unique and original, shifting the attention of the industry to ...
  

• Johnson Controls brings new foam to market

  07-03-2016 09:49
  
  Johnson Controls is bringing the third generation of its reduced-emissions polyurethane foam to market.
  
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• BMW Vision Next 100 to celebrate brand's centenary

  07-03-2016 09:38
  
  BMW celebrates its 100th year in 2016, and today it will reveal a special new car to mark the occasion 2016-03-07 13:00 As part of its centenary celebrations, BMW has revealed a new concept car called the BMW Vision Next 100. The car has been intorduced at the new BMW Group Classic building in Moosacher Straße 66 (where the company was founded).
  It focuses on autonomous tech, as BMW says that the BMW Vision Next 100's aim is to be an autonomous car that retains the personal conn
  
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• BMW teases new car for 100th birthday

  07-03-2016 09:38
  
  BMW celebrates its 100th year in 2016, and today it will reveal a special new car to mark the occasion 2016-03-07 08:47 As part of its centanary celebrations, BMW is planning to reveal a new car - and this teaser image suggests it will be part of the brand's electric 'i' range.
  The teaser shows a similar grille and headlight arrangement as the i8 supercar, but it's tough to make anything else out yet. We'll have to wait until later today to find out what it is.
  A statement on the BMW website hi
  
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• Wester: Maserati to add N.A. dealerships

  07-03-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Maserati will grow its dealership network in North America from 116 outlets to 130 by year end as it prepares to launch the Levante crossover that debuted in Geneva.
  
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