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• North Dallas dealers hammered by hail, damaging thousands of vehicles

  25-03-2016 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  It started with a pinging sound as a pre-Easter hailstorm rolled through auto dealerships north of Dallas, damaging thousands of vehicles and leaving dealers huddled with insurers on Friday.
  
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• Peter Schreyer designs the future of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis

  25-03-2016 23:22
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Read This, Hyundai, Kia, Luxury, GenesisPeter Schreyer is in charge of design at Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, and a profile from Bloomberg shows just how important he is to those brands.Continue reading Peter Schreyer designs the future of Hyundai, Kia, and GenesisPeter Schreyer designs the future of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 18:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | 
  
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• Have McLaren F1 values topped out?

  25-03-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under: McLaren, Auctions, Coupe, Classics, SupercarsTen years ago, you could pick up a McLaren F1 for under $1 million. Now they're each worth over $10 million. Has the market leveled, is it still climbing, or is the bubble about to burst?Continue reading Have McLaren F1 values topped out?Have McLaren F1 values topped out? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Brokerage Analyst Buys: Dominion Resources, Inc. (NYSE:D), Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), Opower ... - RiversideGazette.com

  25-03-2016 22:46 via
  Brokerage Analyst Buys: Dominion Resources, Inc. (NYSE:D), Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), Opower ...
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  Wall Street analysts are maintaining Buy rating on Dominion Resources, Inc. (NYSE:D) company shares. The one year target on the name currently stands at $76.63. The stock recently touched $73.42 and has moved in the range of $73.03 – 73.59 during the ...
  

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• MisterGreen wants to crowdsource a Tesla Model 3 reservations crush

  25-03-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, Europe, United StatesTesla Model 3 may generate 100,000 reservations within the first 24 hours of availability.Continue reading MisterGreen wants to crowdsource a Tesla Model 3 reservations crushMisterGreen wants to crowdsource a Tesla Model 3 reservations crush originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Lyft rolls out Waze integration for drivers in mobile app

  25-03-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under: Etc., Green, Transportation Alternatives, DrivingAccording to the Lyft mobile application's update text, the Waze integration has arrived and is "rolling out nationwide."Continue reading Lyft rolls out Waze integration for drivers in mobile appLyft rolls out Waze integration for drivers in mobile app originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ghostbusters' new Ecto-1 is an oddly uninspiring '82 Caddy

  25-03-2016 21:01
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, Cadillac, Wagon, ClassicsWho you gonna call? The Ghostbusters are back, and they've traded in their iconic '59 Cadillac for a boxy 1982 hearse.Continue reading Ghostbusters' new Ecto-1 is an oddly uninspiring '82 CaddyGhostbusters' new Ecto-1 is an oddly uninspiring '82 Caddy originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Book Review: 'Automotive Jewelry, Volume One: Mascots • Badges' by Michael Furman - The News Wheel

  25-03-2016 20:01 via
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  Book Review: 'Automotive Jewelry, Volume One: Mascots • Badges' by Michael Furman
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  Many automotive enthusiasts talk about the influential design languages behind today's vehicles, but to some, the real artistic identity of a car is in its unique ornamentation. The nearly-lost art of car ornamentation and badging used to be a crucial ...
  

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• 2016 Nissan Sentra Quick Spin

  25-03-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under: Nissan, Quick Spins, SedanThe 2016 Nissan Sentra won't wow you in any one way. But it's still a competent compact car that offers a lot of features for not a lot of money.Continue reading 2016 Nissan Sentra Quick Spin2016 Nissan Sentra Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan promotes North American managers on several fronts

  25-03-2016 19:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan is giving several of its key managers in the U.S., Mexico and Canada more authority as it enters the final 12-month stretch of its global Power 88 business plan to increase profits and grow market share.
  
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• The Toyota Prius Prime is the way it is because people complained

  25-03-2016 19:32
  
  Filed under: Green, New York Auto Show, Toyota, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Green Automakers, Electric, HybridContinue reading The Toyota Prius Prime is the way it is because people complainedThe Toyota Prius Prime is the way it is because people complained originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• JFE Steel eyes Mexican output of automotive sheet - Nikkei Asian Review

  25-03-2016 19:15 via
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  JFE Steel eyes Mexican output of automotive sheet
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  TOKYO -- Japan's JFE Steel will start producing automotive steel sheet in Mexico as early as 2019, aiming to capitalize on the country's status as a rising hub of the auto industry as exports to the U.S. grow. The unit of JFE Holdings is discussing ...
  

• Is there a future for the Chevrolet SS?

  25-03-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Chevrolet, Holden, Sedan, PerformanceChevrolet Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser has given some tantalizing hints about the future of the SS sedan and how it relates to the death of Holden.Continue reading Is there a future for the Chevrolet SS?Is there a future for the Chevrolet SS? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• A lesson for Lexus, HMI, J.J. Abrams: What people think of Genesis New York concept

  25-03-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Genesis offered an advance look at where its sedan lineup may be headed with the New York Concept introduced at the New York auto show. A roundup of what people are saying about it
  
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• Cadillac appeals to young Chinese car buyers

  25-03-2016 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cadillac, a favorite among America's older "supper club set," is revving up sales to younger luxury buyers in China through smoother designs and localized production to keep prices accessible.
  
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• Great Wall terminates $1.8 billion share sale on China market volatility

  25-03-2016 17:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Great Wall Motor, China's biggest manufacturer of SUVs, said it will terminate plans for a 12 billion yuan ($1.84 billion) share sale after its stock slumped below the designated offer price.
  
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• 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 convertible has 640-hp of open-top muscle

  25-03-2016 17:26
  
  Filed under: New York Auto Show, Chevrolet, Convertible, PerformanceThe 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible has the same 640-horsepower as the coupe but offers the ability to enjoy the wind in your hair at high speed. It goes on sale in early 2017.Continue reading 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 convertible has 640-hp of open-top muscle2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 convertible has 640-hp of open-top muscle originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Per
  
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• BMW gets extension to finish recall repairs - WCTI12.com

  25-03-2016 16:58 via
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  BMW gets extension to finish recall repairs
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  BMW logo. Harold Cunningham/Getty Images. (LAKANA) -. BMW has a five-month extension to finish its recall repairs in vehicles with Takata air bag inflators after the replacement part from a different supplier failed safety tests, Automotive News reports.and more »
  

• NVIDIA Looking into Automotive Market to Stabilize Tegra Revenue Base - TechFrag

  25-03-2016 16:15 via
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  NVIDIA Looking into Automotive Market to Stabilize Tegra Revenue Base
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  With PC sales going downhill, graphics processor creator NVIDIA is looking into alternate revenue sources. As reported by Forbes; in the last couple of years, the company managed to significantly grow its Tegra business. Thanks to an increased adoption ...and more »
  

• Strike committee formed at Autoliv automotive supplier - Budapest Business Journal

  25-03-2016 16:06 via
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  Strike committee formed at Autoliv automotive supplier
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  A strike committee was formed yesterday at the Sopronkövesd-based Autoliv Industry and Trade Ltd., after failed negotiations regarding wage increases between the workersʼ advocacy group and the automotive supplier company, Hungarian news agency ...
  

• The end of driving as we know it?

  25-03-2016 15:54
  
  Filed under: Autonomous, Open RoadAs self-driving vehicles inch closer to reality, will you be ready to give up control to the machines?Continue reading The end of driving as we know it?The end of driving as we know it? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda asked for Takata inflator change without telling Feds

  25-03-2016 15:54
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Honda, SafetyAccording to internal documents obtained by Reuters, Honda had Takata change its airbag inflators to make them safer but didn't tell NHTSA. The decision could open the companies up to lawsuits.Continue reading Honda asked for Takata inflator change without telling FedsHonda asked for Takata inflator change without telling Feds originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Em
  
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• Nissan design boss says no chance for Toyota 86 fighter

  25-03-2016 15:40
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Plants/Manufacturing, Nissan, PerformanceNissan's chief creative officer says that developing a less expensive, compact performance car isn't in the cards.Continue reading Nissan design boss says no chance for Toyota 86 fighterNissan design boss says no chance for Toyota 86 fighter originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Keyless entry systems are still vulnerable to simple hack

  25-03-2016 15:35
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Ownership, Safety, TechnologyGerman researchers demonstrated how many cars are vulnerable to an inexpensive and effective technique.Continue reading Keyless entry systems are still vulnerable to simple hackKeyless entry systems are still vulnerable to simple hack originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Green cars featured at New York show amid cheap gasoline

  25-03-2016 15:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers revealed an assortment of fuel-efficient electric and hybrid models at the New York auto show, demonstrating their efforts to meet regulatory demands even as U.S. consumers snap up SUVs and pickups amid relatively cheap gasoline.
  
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• BMW considering M7 and luxurious 9 Series

  25-03-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, BMW, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceBMW could be preparing two new models - an M7 performance sedan and a 9 Series limousine - to close the $200k gap between the current 7 Series and the Rolls-Royce Ghost.Continue reading BMW considering M7 and luxurious 9 SeriesBMW considering M7 and luxurious 9 Series originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• March forecast calls for one of the strongest U.S. sales months ever

  25-03-2016 14:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  March is on pace to be one of the strongest months ever for the U.S. auto industry, with sales expected to rise at least 7 percent from a year ago, according to three forecasts. The forecasts call for industry volume of about 1.
  
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• Canada ditches government limos for EVs, expands infrastructure

  25-03-2016 14:40
  
  Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Government/Legal, Green, Green Culture, Canada, ElectricCanada's 2016 budget plan sets aside cash for EV charging and public transit.Continue reading Canada ditches government limos for EVs, expands infrastructureCanada ditches government limos for EVs, expands infrastructure originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari steering wheel may hold key to rocket F1 starts

  25-03-2016 14:12
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari, Technology, RacingFerrari's brilliant getaways at the Australian Grand Prix could well be the result of a unique approach to new start restrictions.Continue reading Ferrari steering wheel may hold key to rocket F1 startsFerrari steering wheel may hold key to rocket F1 starts originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Wheela scootbike is a goofy solution to last-mile transport

  25-03-2016 14:01
  
  Filed under: Etc., Green, Videos, Green Culture, Transportation Alternatives, BikesDespite how ridiculous this thing looks, it also seems like a bit of fun. Could be practical, too. There's even an electric version.Continue reading Wheela scootbike is a goofy solution to last-mile transportWheela scootbike is a goofy solution to last-mile transport originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | C
  
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• New Lincoln Navigator concept unveiled in New York

  25-03-2016 13:42
  
  The 2017 Lincoln Navigator will feature new contemporary styling and lots more tech 2016-03-25 12:00 Channelling elements of the new Bentley Bentayga SUV’s grille and the Range Rover’s iconic clamshell bonnet, you can’t say the latest Lincoln Navigator concept isn’t right on trend.
  Just unveiled at the New York Motor Show, the Navigator concept also features gull-wing doors and steps leading up to its vast cabin that wouldn’t look out of place in a cruise liner&rsq
  
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• Autoliv comes out on top after Takata's airbag mess

  25-03-2016 12:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  When the deadly problems with Takata airbag inflators sent the world's major automakers searching for a new supplier, they didn't have to look far.
  
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• Porsche's 20-year plan is a gamble on efficiency, starting with the Macan

  25-03-2016 12:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche introduced three model upgrades -- the 911R, 718 Boxster and an efficient four-cylinder Macan -- along with its new president of North America, Klaus Zellmer.
  
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• New Fiat Talento panel van replaces long-serving Scudo

  25-03-2016 12:02
  
  New Fiat Talento panel van is named after a coin and borrows Renault Trafic and Vauxhall Vivaro tech 2016-03-25 10:00 A new panel van called the Fiat Talento will slot into the Italian manufacturer’s commercial vehicle range between the bigger Ducato and smaller Doblo when it goes on sale in May. It’s a joint venture model that shares Renault Trafic tech, and the model’s arrival will mark the end of the road for the current Fiat Scudo. The Scudo was the offspring of an earlier
  
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• Bokf Na Boosts Position in O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY) - Financial Market News

  25-03-2016 11:49 via
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  Bokf Na Boosts Position in O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY)
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  O'Reilly Automotive logo Bokf Na boosted its stake in shares of O'Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:ORLY) by 5.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned ...
  Oppenheimer Brokers Decrease Earnings Estimates for O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY)The Vista Voice
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• Opportunities and challenges of over-the-air software updates in automotive - Electronics EETimes (registration)

  25-03-2016 11:44 via
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  Opportunities and challenges of over-the-air software updates in automotive
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  The Internet of Things (IoT) and the increasing value and capabilities of software deployed within and outside the car are changing the automotive industry. A major enabler for this new software-powered paradigm will be the ability to update software ...and more »
  

• Automotive Hail Damage Paintless Dent Repair in Plano, Richardson, Parker, Murphy, Addison, Sachse, and Wylie ... - Benzinga

  25-03-2016 11:28 via
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  A hail storm passed through North Texas on Wednesday, March 23rd causing destructive damage. Linear Automotive has acquired additional space to service customers needing automotive hail damage repair and paintless dent removal in Plano, Addison, ...and more »
  

• Connectivity, digitalization at the top of automotive industry's priorities - Toronto Star

  25-03-2016 11:03 via
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  Connectivity, digitalization at the top of automotive industry's priorities
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  Well beyond the normal evolutionary progress of technology that has defined the auto industry from its inception, the next 10 years promise to be a decade of disruption. That's not just some offhand prognostication; it's the consensus of 800 senior ...
  

• Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) Position Cut by Thornburg Investment Management Inc. - Financial Market News

  25-03-2016 09:49 via
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  Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) Position Cut by Thornburg Investment Management Inc.
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  Delphi Automotive PLC logo Thornburg Investment Management Inc. cut its stake in shares of Delphi Automotive PLC (NASDAQ:DLPH) by 33.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange ...
  Ecofin Ltd. Buys 110447 Shares of Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH)South Florida Hedge Fund Managers
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• NNG, automotive navigation supplier, names new CEO - The Oakland Press

  25-03-2016 09:29 via
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  NNG, automotive navigation supplier, names new CEO
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  Giles Shrimpton has been named CEO of NNG, LLC, an automotive navigation and infotainment supplier with offices in Birmingham. Shrimpton will be working out the headquarters in Budapest, Hungary. Shrimpton started his career, working as a software ...
  

• Toshiba Launches Dual Picture Video Processor for High Resolution Automotive Panels - Business Wire (press release)

  25-03-2016 08:13 via
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  Toshiba Launches Dual Picture Video Processor for High Resolution Automotive Panels
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  Toshiba: a new dual picture video processor "TC90195XBG" for high resolution automotive displays. (Photo: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Toshiba: a new dual picture video processor "TC90195XBG" for high ...and more »
  

• FCA seeks dismissal of Ill. dealer suit alleging inflated sales

  25-03-2016 01:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler fired back against Illinois dealerships that filed a civil racketeering lawsuit alleging FCA paid dealers to improperly inflate sales, calling the claims 'baseless' and an attempt to 'publicly smear' the...
  
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• 2016 New York Auto Show recap

  25-03-2016 01:00
  
  Filed under: New York Auto ShowHere's our full recap of live coverage from the 2016 New York International Auto Show.Continue reading 2016 New York Auto Show recap2016 New York Auto Show recap originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 19:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• TCC adds Ford manufacturer training to automotive program - wtkr.com

  25-03-2016 00:24 via
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  TCC adds Ford manufacturer training to automotive program
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  Hampton Roads, Va. – Tidewater Community College is adding Ford Motor Company's Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) program for their manufacturer-specific training. The program is sponsored by 19 local Ford dealerships and ...
  

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