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• Watch the latest Civic Type R hit the track in Japan

  30-03-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Videos, Honda, Hatchback, PerformanceBest Motoring's Keiichi Tsuchiya checks around a new Civic Type R around the tight Nikko Circuit in Japan. The turbocharged coupe looks like a handful.Continue reading Watch the latest Civic Type R hit the track in JapanWatch the latest Civic Type R hit the track in Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Nurburgring removes Nordschleife speed limits

  30-03-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Europe, Germany, RacingA fatal crash on the Flugplatz section last March involving a spectator caused the Nürburgring track management to impose speed limits on the 14-mile Nordschleife, or North Loop. When the track opens again for the 2016 season, these limits will be lifted.Continue reading Nurburgring removes Nordschleife speed limitsNurburgring removes Nordschleife speed limits originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our ter
  
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• New Fisker Karma will be pretty familiar

  30-03-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Green, Rumormill, Fisker, HybridKarma Automotive won't mess too much with extended-range plug-in's design or performance.Continue reading New Fisker Karma will be pretty familiarNew Fisker Karma will be pretty familiar originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG considering independent showrooms

  30-03-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Car Dealers, Luxury, PerformanceMercedes-AMG will expand its lineup from 38 to 48 vehicles and is even flirting with the idea of opening up standalone showrooms. That doesn't sound good.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG considering independent showroomsMercedes-AMG considering independent showrooms originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• The essential drone buyer's guide

  30-03-2016 23:05
  
  Filed under: Toys/Games, Gadgets, TechnologyWe've compiled some of the best consumer drones on the market, available now to Autoblog readers at ultra low prices.Continue reading The essential drone buyer's guideThe essential drone buyer's guide originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Buick boss shuts down idea of importing Opel Adam

  30-03-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under: Buick, Opel, Hatchback, BudgetBuick boss Duncan Aldred has effectively ruled out importing the stylish Opel Adam city car for US drivers.Continue reading Buick boss shuts down idea of importing Opel AdamBuick boss shuts down idea of importing Opel Adam originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna launches 'Safer Mobility' public challenge to uncover innovative automotive safety ideas - PR Newswire (press release)

  30-03-2016 22:41
  Magna launches 'Safer Mobility' public challenge to uncover innovative automotive safety ideas
  PR Newswire (press release)
  TROY, MI, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Although vehicle safety continues to improve, automotive innovation leaders such as Magna International Inc. realize there's no time to rest. Additionally, Magna recognizes that the effort to find the next great ...and more »
  

• Porsche offers a closer look at the Mission E's design

  30-03-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Green, Videos, Porsche, Sedan, Concept Cars, Electric, PerformanceA new video from Porsche goes behind the scenes into the Mission E's design process and shows some of the inspirations for the electric sedan's styling. The brief clip is an intriguing look into the process of making a concept.Continue reading Porsche offers a closer look at the Mission E's designPorsche offers a closer look at the Mission E's design originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15
  
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• Can a diesel wagon be worthy of the Focus ST name?

  30-03-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, Ford, UK, Wagon, Diesel, PerformanceOverseas, Ford offers the Focus ST as a wagon roofline with a diesel engine and a six-speed manual. But could it possibly be as good as the one we know? Carfection sets out to find out.Continue reading Can a diesel wagon be worthy of the Focus ST name?Can a diesel wagon be worthy of the Focus ST name? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email th
  
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• Tesla's Model 3 secrecy gives room to rumors

  30-03-2016 21:14
  
  Filed under: Green, Rumormill, Tesla, Green Automakers, ElectricTesla isn't saying much about the Model 3 EV before the big reveal event tomorrow, so of course the Internet is coming up with its own supposed statistics.Continue reading Tesla's Model 3 secrecy gives room to rumorsTesla's Model 3 secrecy gives room to rumors originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• ŠKODA strengthens presence in China - Automotive World (press release)

  30-03-2016 19:54
  ŠKODA strengthens presence in China
  Automotive World (press release)
  ŠKODA will be strengthening their presence on the Chinese automobile market in cooperation with its longstanding Chinese joint venture partner SAIC VOLKSWAGEN Automotive Company Limited. This will involve expanding the model range and investing ...
  

• Jury finds defective GM ignition switch didn't cause crash

  30-03-2016 19:52
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, GM, SafetyA federal jury found Wednesday that a General Motors car equipped with defective ignition switches were unreasonably dangerous. But the jury didn't award any damages to plaintiffs in the case, saying the ignition switch did not cause their car crash.Continue reading Jury finds defective GM ignition switch didn't cause crashJury finds defective GM ignition switch didn't cause crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:52:00 EST.Please see
  
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• Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Launches New Websites - BodyShop Business

  30-03-2016 19:38
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  Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Launches New Websites
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  Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes recently launched two new websites focused on their color expertise within the custom and restoration market segments. These websites give the public an inside look at industry partnerships, visuals of color and ...
  

• 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn First Drive

  30-03-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: Rolls-Royce, First Drives, Convertible, LuxuryThe arrival of a new convertible Rolls-Royce is an occasion unto itself. We head to South Africa to tour the Western Cape swiftly and in great comfort.Continue reading 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn First Drive2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) Position Maintained by State of Wisconsin Investment Board - Financial Market News

  30-03-2016 19:21
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  Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) Position Maintained by State of Wisconsin Investment Board
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• GM wins second trial over ignition switch after jurors award no damages

  30-03-2016 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM won its second straight trial against drivers who blamed car wrecks on faulty ignition switches, boosting the company's outlook for resolving hundreds of similar cases on more favorable terms.
  
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• Dodge brand continues to rank first in mass-market automotive brands on social media according to analytics company - Automotive World (press release)

  30-03-2016 18:58
  Dodge brand continues to rank first in mass-market automotive brands on social media according to analytics company
  Automotive World (press release)
  New Shareablee Inc. blog ranks Dodge first from Jan. to March 2016 after holding the same position throughout 2015. The Dodge brand was named the number one mass-market auto brand on social media by Shareablee Inc, a social media analytics ...and more »
  

• Question of the Day: Coolest engine-displacement badge ever?

  30-03-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under: Etc., Automotive HistoryDuring the engine-displacement arms race, car companies vied for the raciest-looking numerical badges. What's the best one?Continue reading Question of the Day: Coolest engine-displacement badge ever?Question of the Day: Coolest engine-displacement badge ever? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Social media firm launches tool to link dealers' systems with Facebook

  30-03-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Social media agency SocialDealer wants to help dealerships answer one of the auto marketing industry's biggest questions: Is my Facebook campaign selling cars?
  
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• Google launches pair of mobile tools to connect car shoppers, dealers

  30-03-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google has rolled out two mobile-search ad formats to help drive consumers to dealerships as more car-shopping activity occurs on mobile devices.
  
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• China Automotive Systems' (CAAS) CEO Qizhou Wu on Q4 2015 Results - Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha

  30-03-2016 17:57
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  China Automotive Systems' (CAAS) CEO Qizhou Wu on Q4 2015 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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  Greetings. Welcome to the China Automotive Fourth Quarter and 2015 Full-Year Results. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. [Operator Instructions] As a ...
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• In this together: OEMs collaborate on connectivity challenges - Automotive World (press release)

  30-03-2016 17:18
  In this together: OEMs collaborate on connectivity challenges
  Automotive World (press release)
  Connected tech is emerging quicker than connected infrastructure and business models, but the industry's willing to collaborate. By Xavier Boucherat. As development of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology accelerates ...
  

• Porsche 911 GT3 RS ends up in canal near dealership

  30-03-2016 17:12
  
  Filed under: Etc., Porsche, Car Dealers, Europe, Coupe, Performance, RacingA Dutch Porsche mechanic had a bad day after he attempted to set sail using a 911 GT3 RS. Not surprisingly, it didn't end well.Continue reading Porsche 911 GT3 RS ends up in canal near dealershipPorsche 911 GT3 RS ends up in canal near dealership originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New 'hand-held device' in cars could thwart cell-phone use

  30-03-2016 17:12
  
  Filed under: Humor, Videos, SafetySafety watchdogs that track distracted-driving figures haven't yet quantified the impact of cell-phone use behind the wheel. But any driver who has glanced at their fellow motorists and found they're all glued to their screens knows it's a growing problem.Continue reading New 'hand-held device' in cars could thwart cell-phone useNew 'hand-held device' in cars could thwart cell-phone use originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:46:00 EST.Please see
  
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• Inrix Traffic app uses AI to learn your driving habits

  30-03-2016 17:12
  
  Filed under: TechnologyThe company just completely redesigned its iOS and Android Traffic apps, adding machine learning features, calendar integration and more.Continue reading Inrix Traffic app uses AI to learn your driving habitsInrix Traffic app uses AI to learn your driving habits originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• How coffins are like Tesla's electric vehicle sales

  30-03-2016 17:12
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Tesla, United States, ElectricLouisiana case involving casket sales may help Tesla take its distribution legal battle to the feds.Continue reading How coffins are like Tesla's electric vehicle salesHow coffins are like Tesla's electric vehicle sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari 488 GTB is the best car design of 2016

  30-03-2016 16:55
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Ferrari, SupercarsFerrari has been honored as the Best of the Best in the 2016 Red Dot Awards for the second year running as the 488 GTB succeeds last year's FKK X for the most prestigious design award.Continue reading Ferrari 488 GTB is the best car design of 2016Ferrari 488 GTB is the best car design of 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari 488 GTB among the best car designs of 2016 [UPDATE]

  30-03-2016 16:55
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Ferrari, Kia, McLarenFerrari has been honored as the Best of the Best in the 2016 Red Dot Awards for the second year running as the 488 GTB succeeds last year's FKK X for the most prestigious design award, with top honors awarded to the Kia Optima and McLaren 570S as well.Continue reading Ferrari 488 GTB among the best car designs of 2016 [UPDATE]Ferrari 488 GTB among the best car designs of 2016 [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:55:00 EST
  
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• Deutsche Bank Reiterates "Buy" Rating for O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY) - Financial Market News

  30-03-2016 16:55
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  Deutsche Bank Reiterates "Buy" Rating for O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY)
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  O'Reilly Automotive logo O'Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:ORLY)'s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by research analysts at Deutsche Bank in a research note issued to investors on Monday, Analyst Ratings.Net reports. They currently have a $300.00 ...
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• PureCars Launches Dynamic Automotive Ads for Video - Benzinga

  30-03-2016 16:46
  PureCars Launches Dynamic Automotive Ads for Video
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  PureCars, a leading advertising technology company for the automotive industry, today released its new SmartAdvertising Video product. The video retargeting capabilities are an extension of the company's SmartAdvertising platform, the only solution ...
  

• This is how you go camping with a Ferrari F40 in the snow

  30-03-2016 16:45
  
  Filed under: Videos, Weird Car News, Ferrari, Coupe, Classics, Off-Road, Performance, SupercarsRed Bull sends this amazing Ferrari F40 on a camping trip up a ski slope in Japan, and it's a wonderful sight to behold.Red Bull sends this amazing Ferrari F40 on a camping trip up a ski slope in Japan, and it's a wonderful sight to behold.Continue reading This is how you go camping with a Ferrari F40 in the snowThis is how you go camping with a Ferrari F40 in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog o
  
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• Dodge Brand Continues to Rank First in Mass-Market Automotive Brands on Social Media According to Analytics ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  30-03-2016 16:31
  Dodge Brand Continues to Rank First in Mass-Market Automotive Brands on Social Media According to Analytics ...
  PR Newswire (press release)
  New Shareablee Inc. blog ranks Dodge first from Jan. to March 2016 after holding the same position throughout 2015. The Dodge brand was named the number one mass-market auto brand on social media by Shareablee Inc, a social media analytics ...and more »
  

• BBC Top Gear team turned back from Moscow Airport

  30-03-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Etc., TV/MoviesAt this point, it feels like a behind-the-scenes documentary of BBC Top Gear would be just as much worth seeing as the actual show that is being produced.Continue reading BBC Top Gear team turned back from Moscow AirportBBC Top Gear team turned back from Moscow Airport originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New Toyota Proace van: pics and details ahead of CV show launch

  30-03-2016 16:22
  
  Japanese manufacturer releases European specs of the new Toyota Proace van that's set to go on display in Birmingham next month 2016-03-30 15:30 Toyota has unveiled the panel van version of its Proace Verso MPV, and the Toyota Proace van will make its debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham from April 26-28.
  Toyota unveiled the Proace Verso people-carrier at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year alongside its siblings, the Peugeot Traveller and Citroen Spacetourer. However, stuffed
  
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• The future of automotive industry isn't clear: Carlos Ghosn - ETAuto.com

  30-03-2016 16:15
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  The future of automotive industry isn't clear: Carlos Ghosn
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  NEW DELHI: The point of view that automotive industry is going through quite radical and disruptive changes, can now be considered universal. Almost Every industry head has voiced their opinion about the changes, Carlos Ghosn being a prominent one.and more »
  

• Is the Spyker C8 Preliator worth the $354,900 price tag?

  30-03-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under: Spyker, Car Buying, Coupe, Luxury, SupercarsWant to get your hands on a new Spyker C8 Preliator? Better start saving, because it'll cost you at least $350k. But don't take too long because Spyker will only make 50 examples.Continue reading Is the Spyker C8 Preliator worth the $354,900 price tag?Is the Spyker C8 Preliator worth the $354,900 price tag? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email thi
  
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• ARJ to change name to Toyota Boshoku Tennessee

  30-03-2016 16:13
  
  ARJ Manufacturing is to change its name from 1 April to Toyota Boshoku Tennessee.
  
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• Takata airbag repairs may cost billions more than anticipated

  30-03-2016 16:10
  
  Filed under: SafetyThe largest consumer product recall in history may carry a high price tag. In a worst-case scenario, Takata could spend $24 billion fixing tens of millions of defective airbags, according to Bloomberg.Continue reading Takata airbag repairs may cost billions more than anticipatedTakata airbag repairs may cost billions more than anticipated originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this 
  
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• How might autonomous cars shape our cities?

  30-03-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, Green Culture, Green Driving, AutonomousThe way we change transport could change the way our cities look. It probably will, in fact.Continue reading How might autonomous cars shape our cities?How might autonomous cars shape our cities? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• "Could Mazda's World Car of the Year win be the start of something big?"

  30-03-2016 15:43
  
  Mazda stole the show at the awards ceremony - one that's usually dominated by German brands, says Steve Fowler 2016-03-30 14:44 After years of coming close, Mazda has won the 2016 World Car of the Year Award for the new MX-5, presented at the New York Motor Show last week.
  Myself and columnist Mike Rutherford joined 70 other jurors in this increasingly influential awards ceremony – one that’s usually dominated by big German brands.
  With BMW’s 7 Series winni
  
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• New Peugeot and Citroen pick-up trucks on the way?

  30-03-2016 15:13
  
  Pick-up sector is an 'opportunity' for growth for PSA Peugeot Citroen, and could likely use the Toyota Hilux platform 2016-03-30 14:14 A new Peugeot and Citroen pick-up could be on the way after Peugeot CEO Maxime Picat announced that the sector was an ‘opportunity’ when speaking at the launch of the new Peugeot Expert and Citroen Dispatch panel vans in France.
  With Peugeot and Citroen having entered into a platform sharing agreement with Toyota for their new mid-sized panel vans, t
  
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• Caterham Seven could get even lighter with new bike tech chassis

  30-03-2016 15:07
  
  Caterham has developed a new lightweight chassis for its Seven roadster using bicycle tubing technology 2016-03-30 12:30 The Caterham Seven could about to become even lighter thanks to a new lightweight chassis which uses bicycle butted tubing technology.
  Caterham claims around 10% of the car's weight could be cut if the chassis was to be put into production. That means between 50kg and 60kg would be slashed from the Seven’s already tiny overall weight.
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• Automotive growth prompts SaarGummi expansion - RubberNews.com

  30-03-2016 15:00
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  Automotive growth prompts SaarGummi expansion
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  The firm recently unveiled plans for an addition to its 130,000-sq.-ft. operation in Pulaski, which focuses on manufacturing sealing systems for the automotive industry. The project is projected to add more than 200 jobs, with current employment ...
  

• The data is in: European plug-in vehicle sales are dropping

  30-03-2016 14:57
  
  Filed under: Green, Europe, Electric, HybridA European Commission-funded website breaks out electric, plug-in hybrid vehicle sales by model, and finds the news isn't great.Continue reading The data is in: European plug-in vehicle sales are droppingThe data is in: European plug-in vehicle sales are dropping originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• NTN wins Low Torque Seal Ring order

  30-03-2016 14:25
  
  NTN says it has secured an order to mass produce the Low Torque Seal Ring developed for use on transmissions from several unnamed automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
  
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• Skoda plans to double China sales by 2020

  30-03-2016 14:24
  Skoda says it is strengthening its presence in China in cooperation with its longstanding Chinese joint venture partner SAIC-VW. It says it plans to expand the model range offered in China and invest in 'pioneering automotive technologies'. SUV segments are targeted and the VW-owned brand wants to double China sales to almost 600,000 units a year by 2020.
  
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• China Automotive Systems (CAAS) Tops Q4 EPS by 2c; Issues Light FY16 Revenue Outlook - StreetInsider.com

  30-03-2016 14:21
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  China Automotive Systems (CAAS) Tops Q4 EPS by 2c; Issues Light FY16 Revenue Outlook
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  Get an inside look at Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Get your 2-week free trial here. China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ: CAAS) reported Q4 EPS of $0.22, $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of $0.20. Revenue for the quarter came in at $120.1 ...
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• Kiekert shows new i-protect door function

  30-03-2016 13:51
  
  Kiekert says it has completed its prototype vehicle with electromechanical function, i-protect to prevent car doors from unintentionally striking nearby obstacles.
  
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• Takata airbags recall could cost $24bn - report

  30-03-2016 13:46
  
  Analysis undertaken internally by Takata suggests that a full recall of its airbag inflators could cost as much as US$24bn, according to reports.
  
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• SEAT Ibiza SC FR vs Ford Fiesta Zetec S Black Edition

  30-03-2016 13:45
  
  Which warm hatch offers a better balance of driving thrills and low bills: the revised SEAT Ibiza FR or the Ford Fiesta Zetec S? 2016-04-01 12:00 Hot hatchbacks can be great fun, and are perfectly sized for UK roads., But as some offer a firm ride, steep running costs and enough performance to humble some sports cars, they might not be to everyone's taste.
  If you need a car to better cope with day-to-day jobs, but also deliver some fast-paced fun at the weekend, there are a select few warm hatc
  
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