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• 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV is PoloStorico's first restoration

  11-03-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under: Lamborghini, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceLamborghini's PoloStorico has delivered an exhaustive restoration of its first-ever Miura SV, a pre-production car that first appeared at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV is PoloStorico's first restoration1971 Lamborghini Miura SV is PoloStorico's first restoration originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&
  
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• Elio Motors delays most of its trike deliveries to 2017

  11-03-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Green, Misc. Automakers, Car Buying, Motorcycle, Bikes, BudgetElio Motors will get 100 of its pre-production trikes on the road by selling them to fleet customers in the fourth quarter of this year. The company will delay deliveries to people with reservations yet again.Continue reading Elio Motors delays most of its trike deliveries to 2017Elio Motors delays most of its trike deliveries to 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:45:00 EST.Please se
  
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• LEGO just approved this Caterham Super Seven kit for production

  11-03-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under: Toys/GamesYou'll be able to build your own blocky kit car soon. We're stoked.Continue reading LEGO just approved this Caterham Super Seven kit for productionLEGO just approved this Caterham Super Seven kit for production originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Harman completes acquisition TowerSec to boost cybersecurity offerings

  11-03-2016 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Harman International, best known for supplying audio and infotainment systems to automakers, said today it completed its acquisition of automotive cybersecurity company TowerSec.
  
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• The Automotive Supercomputer - Electronic Design

  11-03-2016 21:39 via
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  What will soon be one of the most sophisticated robots around? Your trusty automobile. While there won't be a bipedal robot replacing the human driver, the car itself will be the robot, sporting more sensors and software to provide a safe driving ...
  

• FIA approves new F1 elimination qualifying rules

  11-03-2016 21:27
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari, RacingThe rules were approved amid skepticism about the benefits of moving away from the previous qualifying format that had proved popular.Continue reading FIA approves new F1 elimination qualifying rulesFIA approves new F1 elimination qualifying rules originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche is planning a hybrid version of the 911

  11-03-2016 20:29
  
  Filed under: Green, Porsche, Convertible, Coupe, Future, Hybrid, PerformanceWe've previously reported that Porsche thinks the 911 is a great candidate for a hybrid drivetrain. It appears the company is headed for an all-hybrid future.Continue reading Porsche is planning a hybrid version of the 911Porsche is planning a hybrid version of the 911 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Commen
  
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• GM acquires driverless tech startup Cruise Automation

  11-03-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under: Green, GM, Technology, AutonomousGM has added yet another arrow to its autonomous vehicle quiver, announcing the acquisition of San Francisco tech startup Cruise Automation.Continue reading GM acquires driverless tech startup Cruise AutomationGM acquires driverless tech startup Cruise Automation originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Police Interceptors can now stop armor-piercing bullets

  11-03-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Ford, Safety, Crossover, Sedan, Police/Emergency, Autoblog MinuteFord now offers its Police Interceptors with optional front door protection that can stop armor-piercing rifle rounds.Continue reading Ford Police Interceptors can now stop armor-piercing bulletsFord Police Interceptors can now stop armor-piercing bullets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this 
  
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• NHTSA says legal hurdles remain to deployment of self-driving cars

  11-03-2016 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said significant legal hurdles must be cleared before self-driving cars without steering wheels and gas pedals can be sold in the U.S.
  
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• Honda sending two NSX racers and new EV concept to Pikes Peak

  11-03-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Motorsports, Acura, Honda, Electric, Hybrid, RacingBig H will return to the Race to the Clouds, this time with a pair of new hybrid supercars and a reconfigured EV.Continue reading Honda sending two NSX racers and new EV concept to Pikes PeakHonda sending two NSX racers and new EV concept to Pikes Peak originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• This Stunning French Saloon Is the Crown Jewel of a Forgotten Automotive Genius - RoadandTrack.com

  11-03-2016 18:58 via
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  This Stunning French Saloon Is the Crown Jewel of a Forgotten Automotive Genius
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  The 1931 TAV8-32 is the work of Paul-Albert Bucciali, an automotive visionary who pioneered modern technologies such as front-wheel drive and independent suspension. Most Popular. Pin. Wouter Melissen. By Jonathan Ward. Mar 11, 2016. Share · Tweet.
  

• NASCAR racers love new, harder-to-drive Sprint Cup Cars

  11-03-2016 18:36
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota, United States, RacingAfter just two races on open-motor tracks, the early response from drivers the new low-downforce package is nothing short of enthusiastic.Continue reading NASCAR racers love new, harder-to-drive Sprint Cup CarsNASCAR racers love new, harder-to-drive Sprint Cup Cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• DS 3 Cabrio PureTech 2016 review

  11-03-2016 18:36
  
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  Image 1 of 14 11 Mar, 2016 5:45pmLawrence Allan
  Latest posh DS 3 drop-top has MINI Convertible in sights, but how does it drive?Buyers in the market for a new drop-top supermini are spoilt for choice these days – especially those looking for something trendy. Fashion-focused buyers can now choose from the facelifted Fiat 500C, the new MINI Convertible and this, the revised DS 3 Cabrio.
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  Like the hard-top DS 3 hatchback we tested, the Cabr
  
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• Md. bill would require OE repair parts for first 2 years

  11-03-2016 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The recurring debate over the use of original-equipment vs. aftermarket parts for vehicle repairs has taken a new twist in Maryland.
  
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• Tesla Model X P90D First Drive

  11-03-2016 17:57
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Green Automakers, Green Driving, First Drives, SUV, ElectricWe finally get to test drive the Tesla Model X. Despite all the fun we had, we noticed a few bugs. These might be a problem come time for the Model 3.Continue reading Tesla Model X P90D First DriveTesla Model X P90D First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ssangyong could enter US market by late 2019

  11-03-2016 17:31
  
  Filed under: South Korea, United States, SUV, BudgetSsangyong's CEO has indicated that the SUV-heavy automaker could enter the US market by late 2019, although parent company Mahindra contradicts that claim.Continue reading Ssangyong could enter US market by late 2019Ssangyong could enter US market by late 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep spied testing Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

  11-03-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Jeep, SUV, PerformanceJeep is going to sell a Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee, and now we have some of our very first images of that new car undergoing testing.Continue reading Jeep spied testing Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee TrackhawkJeep spied testing Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Seattle wants to cut emissions in half by 2025

  11-03-2016 17:12
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Alternative Fuels, Emissions, Green Culture, ElectricDrive Clean Seattle relies on carbon neutral electricity to power a growing fleet of EVs.Continue reading Seattle wants to cut emissions in half by 2025Seattle wants to cut emissions in half by 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep Moab Concepts, Rumors, And More | Autoblog Podcast #470

  11-03-2016 17:01
  
  
  Filed under: Podcasts, Acura, Ford, Jeep, Subaru, OpelOn Episode #470, we talk about the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari concepts, rumors of a mid-engine Subaru, a simpler Acura NSX, and more.Continue reading Jeep Moab Concepts, Rumors, And More | Autoblog Podcast #470Jeep Moab Concepts, Rumors, And More | Autoblog Podcast #470 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda Clarity goes on sale in Japan, but only 200 units a year

  11-03-2016 16:55
  
  Filed under: Green, Honda, Car Buying, Japan, Sedan, HydrogenThe Honda Clarity is now available in Japan, but the company limits its to government agencies and businesses there at first. The first examples of the fuel cell sedan arrive in the US late this year.Continue reading Honda Clarity goes on sale in Japan, but only 200 units a yearHonda Clarity goes on sale in Japan, but only 200 units a year originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of
  
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• 2017 Chrysler Pacifica will start at $29,590

  11-03-2016 16:45
  
  Filed under: Chrysler, Car Buying, Minivan/VanThe 2017 Chrysler Pacifica starts at $29,590, which slightly undercuts the outgoing Town and Country, and prices compare well to competitors, too.Continue reading 2017 Chrysler Pacifica will start at $29,5902017 Chrysler Pacifica will start at $29,590 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Opel appoints new head of vehicle engineering

  11-03-2016 16:03
  
  Opel has announced that William F. Bertagni will take over as Vice President Vehicle Engineering, Europe effective April 1. He will replace Charles Klein who is appointed Executive Director Global CO2 Strategy & Energy Center at General Motors. Bertagni will also replace Charles Klein as a member of the board of Adam Opel AG.
  
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• Dutch students present design for hydrogen-powered LMP3 racer

  11-03-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Motorsports, Hydrogen, RacingThe Forze VII can reach a top speed of about 130 mph and hits 62 mph from a standstill in less than four seconds.Continue reading Dutch students present design for hydrogen-powered LMP3 racerDutch students present design for hydrogen-powered LMP3 racer originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford creates mobility subsidiary; director Hackett resigns to lead it

  11-03-2016 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is organizing its exploration of mobility services into a formal subsidiary and putting board member Jim Hackett in charge of the new company, called Ford Smart Mobility LLC.
  
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• Harman completes TowerSec acquisition

  11-03-2016 15:50
  
  Harman International Industries has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of TowerSec, a provider of automotive cyber security, specialising in onboard network protection for connected vehicles.
  
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• Mazda Miata could get retractable hardtop in New York

  11-03-2016 15:32
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Rumormill, New York Auto Show, Mazda, Convertible, PerformanceMazda is teasing a world premiere for the New York Auto Show, and the most likely model is the latest generation Miata with a power retracting hardtop.Continue reading Mazda Miata could get retractable hardtop in New YorkMazda Miata could get retractable hardtop in New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&
  
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• Ford Smart Mobility subsidiary created

  11-03-2016 15:22
  
  Ford has created a new subsidiary called Ford Smart Mobility to design, build, grow and invest in emerging mobility services. Jim Hackett, former Steelcase vice chairman and CEO, is leaving his position on the Ford board of directors to chair the new subsidiary.
  
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• New, fleet-friendly MINI One D Clubman manages 74.3mpg

  11-03-2016 15:18
  
  MINI reveals entry-level One diesel version of Clubman estate, on sale in April priced from £21,375 2016-03-11 15:15 MINI's new Clubman has now got more frugal with a new One D variant, aimed at fleet buyers. The entry-level diesel kicks off from £21,275, and will be available to order from April. 
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  The new Clubman One D puts efficiency first with a new engine taken from the Cooper D hatchback. The 1.5 litre, three-cylinder turbo
  
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• Aston Martin Consulting launched

  11-03-2016 15:12
  
  Aston Martin has announced the formation of Aston Martin Consulting (AMC), a new initiative to provide companies with the opportunity to engage with Aston Martin's expertise centred on design, engineering and manufacturing.
  
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• Las Vegas installs cool solar-kinetic street lights

  11-03-2016 15:05
  
  Filed under: Etc., Green, Videos, Emissions, Green Culture, Technology, SolarEnGoPlanet is providing Sin City with LED street lights powered by the sun and pedestrians' footsteps.Continue reading Las Vegas installs cool solar-kinetic street lightsLas Vegas installs cool solar-kinetic street lights originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM to buy autonomous-driving startup Cruise

  11-03-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors is acquiring a California technology company that sells an aftermarket autonomous-driving kit, the latest in a string of investments by GM in startups involved in alternative modes of mobility.
  
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• SsangYong Tivoli Convertible under consideration

  11-03-2016 14:21
  
  Drop-top Ssangyong Tivoli could be on the cards, but bosses are undecided on whether it’ll come to the UK2016-03-11 13:00 SsangYong could soon be following in the footsteps of Land Rover by taking the roof off one of its most successful SUVs. Auto Express understands a SsangYong Tivoli Convertible along the lines of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible is under consideration, with full-size clay models already being prepared. 
  There is internal debate at SsangYong as to wheth
  
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• Waze's cleaner and smarter design arrives on Android

  11-03-2016 14:06
  
  Filed under: Etc., Driving, Smartphone, TechnologyNearly five months after Waze rolled out its 4.0 update to iOS users, the service is finally doing the same for Android.Continue reading Waze's cleaner and smarter design arrives on AndroidWaze's cleaner and smarter design arrives on Android originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• HARMAN Completes Acquisition of TowerSec Automotive Cyber Security - Business Wire (press release)

  11-03-2016 14:00 via
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  HARMAN Completes Acquisition of TowerSec Automotive Cyber Security
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  STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced the successful completion of its ...
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - VW in the noos

  11-03-2016 13:44
  Our coverage of an address to 20,000 Volkswagen employees at Wolfsburg this week, during which VW Group CEO Matthias Müller appealed for unity as the company seeks to recover from its current crisis, attracted a lot of reader interest. As did the departure of VW's US division's CEO, Michael Horn. He was expected by some observers to emerge as a management casualty at VW as the dieselgate crisis unfolded in the US last year but appeared to weather the initial storm and stayed in po
  
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• China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) Broker Views - Risers & Fallers

  11-03-2016 13:16 via
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  A number of investment brokers have recently updated their price targets on shares of China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS). According to the latest broker reports outstanding on Friday 11th of March, 0 analysts have a rating of “strong buy”, 1 ...
  

• New Range Rover Evoque Convertible 2016 review

  11-03-2016 12:19
  
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  Image 1 of 21 12 Mar, 2016 (All day)Jonathan Burn
  We go on road and off in an early version of Land Rover's pioneering premium soft-top SUV - the Range Rover Evoque ConvertibleIt was always going to happen. After coupe-crossovers and high-performance SUVs, the next step to a convertible model was logical. People can’t get enough of 4x4s at the moment, and the market is now one of the most fruitful in Europe.
  So Land Rover is taking full advantage by chopping the roof off its
  
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• "EU member or not, Britain's car industry is in rude health"

  11-03-2016 11:45
  
  Whether we vote in or out of the EU, Mike Rutherford reckons the car industry has nothing to worry about 2016-03-13 10:00 Dropped in on Switzerland last week. I recommend you do the same.
  The Salon de l'Auto runs until 13 March, and while it's not quite the greatest car show on earth, it's certainly the best in Europe, even though it's out of it - a status Britain will adopt should we vote to leave this summer.
  The Swiss border is a mere 420 miles from our most southerly shore; some residents o
  
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• BMW books record February sales

  11-03-2016 11:32
  
  BMW Group achieved record unit sales in February up 7.9% year on year to 163,965 cars.
  
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• Philippine sales rise 22% in February

  11-03-2016 11:28
  
  New vehicle sales in the Philippines rose by 21.7% to 25,150 units in February, compared with 20,663 units in the same month of last year, according to a report released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
  
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• Valeo Peiker acquistion cleared by authorities

  11-03-2016 11:24
  
  Valeo has confirmed the acquisition of telematics and mobile connectivity soltuions supplier, Peiker, after receiveing anti-trust authorisation.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG SL 65 2016 review

  11-03-2016 11:07
  
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  Image 1 of 18 11 Mar, 2016 10:15amJonathan Burn
  Top-spec Mercedes-AMG SL 65 roadster has huge pace, but comes at a priceIf the 577bhp Mercedes-AMG SL 63 we drove last week doesn’t quite produce the goods for you, then fear not – step forward the SL 65.
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  It’s powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 engine, which churns out 621bhp and a stonking 1,000Nm of torque. That makes it good for a 0-62mph time of 4.0 seconds, with an electr
  
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• Porsche boosts 2015 revenue and profit by 25%

  11-03-2016 10:39
  Porsche booked record results for 2015, its fifth consecutive record year.
  
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• New Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo diesel 2016 review

  11-03-2016 10:34
  
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  Image 1 of 8 14 Mar, 2016 11:00pmSam Naylor
  Our verdict on the new, more potent diesel Astra - is it worth the extra money?Along with the new Sports Tourer estate, Vauxhall has added an extra engine to the Astra line-up – a 1.6-litre twin-turbo diesel with 158bhp. You may have seen the BiTurbo badge on one of the brand’s commercial vehicles, but this is the first time it’s graced an Astra. Image 2 of 8
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• Trico MD on what it takes to grow in the European wiper blade market - Q&A

  11-03-2016 10:11
  Despite the wiper blade being a mature technology, manufacturers are still pushing back the technical boundaries and finding ways to grow their market share.  To learn how the European wiper blade market is taking shape, Matthew Beecham spoke to Olivier Raby, Managing Director for Trico Europe. Market leader Trico Products' wiper product range includes complete wiper systems, blades, arms, linkages, motors, electronics and vision modules.
  
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• Magna supplies Eyeris Generation 3. 0 camera for FCA

  11-03-2016 10:07
  
  Magna says it is to supply its new Eyeris Generation 3.0 camera system for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the first FCA US vehicle to feature the camera technology and for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.
  
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• New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate review

  11-03-2016 09:50
  
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  Image 1 of 18 14 Mar, 2016 11:00pmSam Naylor
  Estate version of the highly rated Vauxhall Astra hatchback proves equally impressiveThe new Vauxhall Astra hatchback is one of the finest cars in its class, as it’s fun to drive, practical, economical and good value. Now we’ve had the chance to drive the Sports Tourer estate version, which promises to offer the best of the hatch but with even more space and versatility.
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• PLASTIMAGEN 2016: TPE's growing with automotive industry in Mexico - ICIS

  11-03-2016 07:23 via
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  MEXICO CITY (ICIS)--The thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) market in Mexico is growing in line with the robust performance of the country's automotive industry, which is a major TPE consuming sector, a participant said on Thursday. The outlook in the next ...
  

• Icon's latest Toyota FJ44 is Jonathan Ward's best yet

  11-03-2016 01:05
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Design/Style, Videos, Misc. Automakers, Toyota, SUV, Off-Road, PerformanceIcon is preparing the third generation of its FJ series. In this video, company founder Jonathan Ward shows off all the changes made to the prototype.Continue reading Icon's latest Toyota FJ44 is Jonathan Ward's best yetIcon's latest Toyota FJ44 is Jonathan Ward's best yet originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 Mar 2016 19:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | E
  
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