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• County courting automotive parts manufacturer - BlueRidgeNow.com

  31-03-2016 23:24 via
  County courting automotive parts manufacturer
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  An automobile parts manufacturer is eyeing Henderson County for a plant, which could bring more investment and approximately 50 jobs to the county. County Manager Steve Wyatt said a "very solid company" is looking to locate on a 6.5-acre lot at the ...and more »
  

• Senator calls for national automotive cybersecurity lab - SC Magazine

  31-03-2016 23:20 via
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  Senator calls for national automotive cybersecurity lab
  SC Magazine
  A white-hat hacker reportedly sneaked his own video game onto Valve's online Steam store without undergoing the usual approval process, in order to point out alleged vulnerabilities in the system.
  

• Is this the Tesla Model 3?

  31-03-2016 23:16
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Green, Spy Photos, TeslaA blurry photo appears to show the Model 3.Continue reading Is this the Tesla Model 3?Is this the Tesla Model 3? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford recalls Explorer and Lincoln MKC for fire hazard

  31-03-2016 22:48
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Ford, Safety, Crossover, LuxuryFord will replace the engine block heater on the Explorer and Lincoln MKC because the parts can potentially overheat. There are two reports of fires but no injuries or fatalities.Continue reading Ford recalls Explorer and Lincoln MKC for fire hazardFord recalls Explorer and Lincoln MKC for fire hazard originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:48:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&n
  
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• Ryder Executive to Present at Automotive Leaders Summit - Business Wire (press release)

  31-03-2016 22:10 via
  Ryder Executive to Present at Automotive Leaders Summit
  Business Wire (press release)
  Mr. Walby's presentation, Development of World Class Logistics, will delve into the numerous challenges facing automotive supply chains and how to overcome them in order to achieve a “world class” logistics operation. Ryder has also been named a ...and more »
  

• Automotive Suppliers: Remove Recurring Process Bottlenecks from Customer RFQ to Product Delivery - ENGINEERING.com

  31-03-2016 21:52 via
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  Automotive Suppliers: Remove Recurring Process Bottlenecks from Customer RFQ to Product Delivery
  ENGINEERING.com
  The automotive industry faces relentless pressure with the increased complexity in vehicle technology and shorter time-to-market deadlines. Along with narrowing timelines, suppliers are also challenged to managing critical quality control processes ...
  

• Toyota: The Cradle Of Innovation In The Automotive Industry - Seeking Alpha

  31-03-2016 21:49 via
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  Toyota: The Cradle Of Innovation In The Automotive Industry
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  In my opinion, Toyota is one of the best publicly-traded automotive companies in the world. In the last few years, the company heavily invested in R&D and the rising trends like self-driving cars. Thanks to the great leadership and heavy investing into ...
  

• Porsche 911 goes up in flames at New York Auto Show

  31-03-2016 21:42
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Videos, New York Auto Show, Porsche, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceA classic Porsche 911 Turbo caught fire inside New York City's Javits Center today, spilling smoke throughout the convention center until the car was doused.Continue reading Porsche 911 goes up in flames at New York Auto ShowPorsche 911 goes up in flames at New York Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email t
  
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• Tesla Motors history: the rise of the EV upstarts and what’s next

  31-03-2016 20:48
  
  How Tesla Motors went from automotive industry zeros to electric car heroes in 10 short years 2016-03-31 19:45 Against the might of the established global car industry, Tesla Motors punches far above its weight.
  Under the leadership of technology billionaire Elon Musk, the started-from-scratch car company has stolen a march on the establishment in just a few short years. Beginning with the original Tesla Roadster, the company has used the charisma of its founder, a healthy dose of PR hype, and
  
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• Nissan's next-generation GT-R may have a hybrid powertrain

  31-03-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under: Green, Nissan, HybridNissan's GT-R may use hybrid engine to enter supercar territory for 2020 version.Continue reading Nissan's next-generation GT-R may have a hybrid powertrainNissan's next-generation GT-R may have a hybrid powertrain originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Caterham shaves 10 percent from Seven weight with bike tech

  31-03-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Misc. Automakers, Emerging Technologies, Technology, Convertible, PerformanceCaterham is experimenting with a production method usually for bicycle frames and adapting it to make the Seven's chassis 10 percent lighter. It could be a major innovation to take pounds off any vehicle with a space frame platform.Continue reading Caterham shaves 10 percent from Seven weight with bike techCaterham shaves 10 percent from Seven weight with bike tech originally appeared on Autob
  
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• Universal Technical Institute hosts STEM Workshop for High School Automotive Instructors - Wicked Local

  31-03-2016 20:14 via
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  Universal Technical Institute hosts STEM Workshop for High School Automotive Instructors
  Wicked Local
  Eighty high school career and technical education instructors from seven states gathered on March 5 at the Universal Technical Institute campus in Norwood to attend a one-day workshop, "Identifying STEM in Your High School Automotive Curriculum".and more »
  

• Ram boss thinks midsize truck could fit in the lineup

  31-03-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, RAM, TruckThe head of Ram Trucks is starting to see a midsize truck in the US lineup as a possibility, but there's nothing certain yet. It would join the upcoming Wrangler pickup as smaller trucks from FCA.Continue reading Ram boss thinks midsize truck could fit in the lineupRam boss thinks midsize truck could fit in the lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&
  
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• Honda donates new cars for automotive students - Peterborough Examiner

  31-03-2016 19:39 via
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  Honda donates new cars for automotive students
  Peterborough Examiner
  SUBMITTED PHOTO Students in the Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Transportation Technology program check out the a new vehicle they'll hone their skills on thanks to a donation from Honda Canada this week.
  

• Self-driving Mitsubishis could use adapted missile technology

  31-03-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: Mitsubishi, Autonomous, MilitaryAdvanced military tech could be headed to a car near you, as Mitsubishi Motors taps its sister company's defense tech to adapt to driverless vehicles.Continue reading Self-driving Mitsubishis could use adapted missile technologySelf-driving Mitsubishis could use adapted missile technology originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Analysts At Barclays Capital Indicated O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) As Overweight - Risers & Fallers

  31-03-2016 19:20 via
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  Analysts At Barclays Capital Indicated O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) As Overweight
  Risers & Fallers
  Today analysts at Barclays Capital indicated O'Reilly Automotive's (NASDAQ:ORLY) shares as 'Overweight' in a report released to investors. According to Barclays Capitals price target of 300 on the company's stock this indicates the broker now believes ...
  O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Stock Gets 'Overweight' Rating at BarclaysTheStreet.com
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• History Reimagined: We test drive Hollywood Hot Rods' 1932 Ford

  31-03-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Chevrolet, Ford, CoupeWe test drive an expensive hot rod from the past. It's rewarding in more ways than you think.Continue reading History Reimagined: We test drive Hollywood Hot Rods' 1932 FordHistory Reimagined: We test drive Hollywood Hot Rods' 1932 Ford originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 12:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Demand for Automotive CNG & LPG Kits to Grow at 8%: TechSci Research Report - PR Newswire (press release)

  31-03-2016 18:31 via
  Demand for Automotive CNG & LPG Kits to Grow at 8%: TechSci Research Report
  PR Newswire (press release)
  Over the last five years, CNG and LPG have emerged as environment-friendly and clean fuels for use in automotive industry. Vehicle owners across major global markets such as Europe, APAC and the Americas are gradually moving towards CNG and LPG ...and more »
  

• BMW X7 to follow Volvo's lead with four-seat, $100k limo

  31-03-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under: BMW, Crossover, LuxuryThere's a new trend emerging in the luxury marketplace, turning seven-seat crossovers into first-class limousines with fewer (but more luxurious) seats. And BMW could be the next to enter the fray with a version of the forthcoming flagship X7.Continue reading BMW X7 to follow Volvo's lead with four-seat, $100k limoBMW X7 to follow Volvo's lead with four-seat, $100k limo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for us
  
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• Huf North America Automotive Aftermarket Announces New Addition To Sales Team - AftermarketNews.com (AMN)

  31-03-2016 17:58 via
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  Huf North America Automotive Aftermarket Announces New Addition To Sales Team
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  Huf North America Automotive, a tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) manufacturer, has announced Huf - Steve Rabung has joined the Huf North America aftermarket team to support the growth of its TPMS products. Rabung has more than 20 years ...and more »
  

• VoiceBox unveils automatic speech recognition

  31-03-2016 17:26
  
  VoiceBox Technologies, has unveiled the company's new Embedded Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) product for automotive applications.
  
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• Naked Lime Continues to Expand and Enhance its Marketing Services for Automotive Retailers - PR Newswire (press release)

  31-03-2016 17:13 via
  Naked Lime Continues to Expand and Enhance its Marketing Services for Automotive Retailers
  PR Newswire (press release)
  KETTERING, Ohio, March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past year, Naked Lime Marketing has added several new and updated digital marketing services for automotive retailers. Naked Lime has also expanded into the Canadian market. "We take a ...
  

• Bugatti Chiron spotted on the streets of New York

  31-03-2016 17:05
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Bugatti, SupercarsHot on the heels of its debut in Geneva, a new Bugatti Chiron was spotted on the streets of New York, right across from the Manhattan Motorcars showroom.Continue reading Bugatti Chiron spotted on the streets of New YorkBugatti Chiron spotted on the streets of New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2016 Toyota Prius earns Top Safety Plus honor from IIHS

  31-03-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Toyota, Safety, HybridThe 2016 Toyota Prius earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest Top Safety Pick Plus award after the hybrid's recent crash test.Continue reading 2016 Toyota Prius earns Top Safety Plus honor from IIHS2016 Toyota Prius earns Top Safety Plus honor from IIHS originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Custom-built Ferrari 412 is not easy on the eyes

  31-03-2016 16:46
  
  Filed under: Etc., Weird Car News, Ferrari, Europe, Convertible, ClassicsPerhaps it would be easier to stomach if this extremely-80s Ferrari was a Nissan 300ZX in disguise, but underneath all that slab-sided edginess is thoroughbred Italian hardware.Continue reading Custom-built Ferrari 412 is not easy on the eyesCustom-built Ferrari 412 is not easy on the eyes originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 09:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&
  
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• JJC Automotive Program Partners with Hyundai to Host Free Car Care Event April 2 at Silver Cross Field - Joliet Newsroom

  31-03-2016 16:43 via
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  JJC Automotive Program Partners with Hyundai to Host Free Car Care Event April 2 at Silver Cross Field
  Joliet Newsroom
  The vehicle care services offered will be similar to what the automotive program hosts every fall in conjunction with Discover JJC. Those who attend will get the following areas checked on their vehicles: stock automotive. All lights, interior and ...
  

• The First Official Top Gear Trailer Reveals Plenty of Automotive Shenanigans - RoadandTrack.com

  31-03-2016 16:26 via
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  The First Official Top Gear Trailer Reveals Plenty of Automotive Shenanigans
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  With a group of six new hosts and a distinct lack of Clarkson, Hammond, and May, there's good reason to be hesitant about the re-booted Top Gear. If this trailer is any indication, though, the new show will be very much like the Jeremy Clarkson-led Top ...and more »
  

• Aston Martin DB11 already has over 1,400 pre-orders

  31-03-2016 16:24
  
  Filed under: Aston Martin, Coupe, Luxury, PerformanceLess than a month after its debut, Aston Martin has already racked up over 1,400 pre-orders lined up for the new DB11.Continue reading Aston Martin DB11 already has over 1,400 pre-ordersAston Martin DB11 already has over 1,400 pre-orders originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 09:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Outsell Showcases Customer Engagement Solutions for Automotive Dealers at NADA 2016 - Marketwired (press release)

  31-03-2016 16:08 via
  Outsell Showcases Customer Engagement Solutions for Automotive Dealers at NADA 2016
  Marketwired (press release)
  LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Mar 31, 2016) - Outsell, which drives more revenue for auto dealers by transforming how they engage customers and prospects throughout their lifecycle, is showcasing its solutions at this week's NADA Convention and Expo, ...and more »
  

• How Data Science will help in upgrading automotive safety - Smart Data Collective

  31-03-2016 16:05 via
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  How Data Science will help in upgrading automotive safety
  Smart Data Collective
  With the Internet of Things as well as Big Data subjects doing the round for quite some time now, it is needless to say that every now and then there arises a question regarding the relevance of these technologies across all the industries around us ...
  

• Top Gear's new teaser shows Evans lose his lunch

  31-03-2016 16:02
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, VideosTop Gear's new teaser shows highlights from the upcoming season, including Matt LeBlanc in a Reliant Robin and Chris Evans getting sick with Sabine Schmitz. The video is full of glimpses from the upcoming episodes.Continue reading Top Gear's new teaser shows Evans lose his lunchTop Gear's new teaser shows Evans lose his lunch originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 09:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Emai
  
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• UK steel crisis could force car makers to shop abroad

  31-03-2016 16:00
  
  Tata steel plant closures would mean Nissan and Vauxhall need to import steel for models currently built with UK supplies 2016-03-31 17:10 Car manufacturers with factories in the UK could be forced to shop abroad for steel to produce their biggest sellers as the British steel industry faces meltdown.
  Up to 40,000 jobs at bases in Port Talbot, Rotherham, Corby and Shotton could be axed after Tata announced it was selling all its UK businesses. The UK steel industry has been hit heavily by cheap
  
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• Tesla launches Supercharger valet service

  31-03-2016 15:44
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, Green Automakers, ElectricTesla has begun offering valet service at some of its congested Supercharger locations.Continue reading Tesla launches Supercharger valet serviceTesla launches Supercharger valet service originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Roborace's autonomous cars bring Tron's style to the track

  31-03-2016 15:35
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Green, Motorsports, Autonomous, ElectricRoborace's autonomous Robocar looks like something from Tron, which makes sense because the vehicles share a designer. It'll hit the track as a support series for Formula E during the 2016-2017 season.Continue reading Roborace's autonomous cars bring Tron's style to the trackRoborace's autonomous cars bring Tron's style to the track originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of f
  
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• Revised VW Saveiro to spur Brazil compact pickup battle

  31-03-2016 15:28
  Competition in Brazil's compact pick-up segment -  currently between the Fiat Strada, VW Saveiro, Chevrolet Montana and the beefed-up Renault Duster Oroch - is set to be fiercer from now on.
  
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• Tecogen's ULTRATEK JV Automotive Emissions Testing at AVL Slated to Begin - PR Newswire (press release)

  31-03-2016 15:14 via
  Tecogen's ULTRATEK JV Automotive Emissions Testing at AVL Slated to Begin
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  WALTHAM, Mass., March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecogen Inc. (NASDAQ: TGEN) is pleased to announce joint venture affiliate Ultra Emissions Technologies Ltd. ("ULTRATEK") is set to begin phase 1 testing of the Ultera™ cutting-edge emissions system ...and more »
  

• India wants its cars to go all-electric by 2030

  31-03-2016 15:05
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Emissions, Green Culture, India, ElectricIndian leaders will meet soon to see if ditching petroleum is possible by 2030.Continue reading India wants its cars to go all-electric by 2030India wants its cars to go all-electric by 2030 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market Report 2016-2026 - PR Newswire (press release)

  31-03-2016 15:05 via
  Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market Report 2016-2026
  PR Newswire (press release)
  The latest report from business intelligence provider visiongain offers comprehensive analysis of the global automotive ADAS market. Visiongain assesses that this market will generate revenues of $24.9bn in 2016. The ADAS industry is undeniably one of ...and more »
  

• SEMA Seeks Next Automotive Aftermarket Star - BodyShop Business

  31-03-2016 15:03 via
  SEMA Seeks Next Automotive Aftermarket Star
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  The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) is now accepting applications for its annual Launch Pad competition. The program, now in its fourth year, is a competition that offers young and emerging entrepreneurs in the automotive aftermarket the ...and more »
  

• Renault premieres Kaptur crossover for Russia

  31-03-2016 14:47
  Renault has shown its new Kaptur crossover designed for  Russia. It will also be made at Renault's Moscow factory.
  
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• TTI Europe - High-performance automotive multilayer ceramic chip capacitors - Electropages (blog)

  31-03-2016 14:30 via
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  TTI Europe - High-performance automotive multilayer ceramic chip capacitors
  Electropages (blog)
  TTI Europe now stocks TDK's new automotive multilayer ceramic chip capacitors offering precision technologies for higher capacitance and superior performance. Featuring TDK's advanced precision technologies that enable the use of multiple thinner ...
  

• Elon Musk says this is 'part 1' of the Tesla Model 3 reveal

  31-03-2016 14:30
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, Green Culture, ElectricTesla is going to reveal the Model 3 today. But that's not all. Not by a long shot.Continue reading Elon Musk says this is 'part 1' of the Tesla Model 3 revealElon Musk says this is 'part 1' of the Tesla Model 3 reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA talking to 'non-core' auto players - Marchionne

  31-03-2016 14:20
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has acknowledged that the company talks with companies outside the car sector about possible collaborations.
  
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• FCA taking to 'non-core' auto players - Marchionne

  31-03-2016 14:20
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has acknowledged that the company talks with companies outside the car sector about possible collaborations.
  
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• National Credit Center Unveils 'Avendas CRM', Groundbreaking New Automotive Dealership CRM - PR Newswire (press release)

  31-03-2016 14:17 via
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  National Credit Center Unveils 'Avendas CRM', Groundbreaking New Automotive Dealership CRM
  PR Newswire (press release)
  LAS VEGAS, March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- National Credit Center (NCC), a leading provider of comprehensive credit reporting solutions, data and marketing solutions to the automotive industry, today unveiled its new state-of-the-art CRM (customer ...and more »
  

• Google AdWords OEM Automotive Ads - Search Engine Roundtable

  31-03-2016 14:06 via
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  Google AdWords OEM Automotive Ads
  Search Engine Roundtable
  Google announced a new search ads, AdWords, format for automative ads for OEMs such as Toyota, Honda, etc. Now, if the OEM is buying ads, they have the option to have a richer experience with their ads. The ads come up for searches around their brand ...and more »
  

• Is this where future of automotive industry is heading? - ETAuto.com

  31-03-2016 14:01 via
  Is this where future of automotive industry is heading?
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  NEW DELHI: The global automotive industry is fast changing, triggered by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. Increasing digitisation and automation is soon going to revolutionise the industry where everything will happen at ...
  

• Opel adds integrated wireless charging to Adam

  31-03-2016 13:58
  Opel is offering a vehicle-integrated wireless charging in selected model variants of the Adam model. It says the advantage is reduced clutter and no need for cables.
  
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• Could Brazil cooperation follow Chery-JLR China JV?

  31-03-2016 13:55
  
  The proximity of Chery's newly-established Brazilian car factory to the new Jaguar Land Rover assembly plant, scheduled to be opened in the next quarter of 2016, is likely to result in cooperation between the Chinese automaker and its Indian-British Chinese joint venture partner, local reports suggest.
  
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• Mercedes tests online sales channel for vans in NL

  31-03-2016 13:39
  Mercedes-Benz Vans claims it has become the first manufacturer of commercially operated vans to open an online sales channel. The pilot is being launched in the Netherlands with the Mercedes-Benz Citan and in cooperation with the local dealer network.
  
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