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• 2018 Ford F-150 sheds more camo in latest spy shots

  04-04-2016 23:54
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Green, Spy Photos, Ford, Truck, DieselThe 2018 Ford F-150 shows its face yet again. This time the spy shots show the future truck with some light camouflage over the front end rather than a bra hiding all the details.Continue reading 2018 Ford F-150 sheds more camo in latest spy shots2018 Ford F-150 sheds more camo in latest spy shots originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&
  
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• 500 people want Elon Musk to win a Nobel Prize

  04-04-2016 23:17
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Tesla, Green Culture, ElectricContinue reading 500 people want Elon Musk to win a Nobel Prize500 people want Elon Musk to win a Nobel Prize originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:17:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai will launch 26 green models through 2020

  04-04-2016 22:34
  
  Filed under: Green, Hyundai, Kia, Electric, Hybrid, HydrogenHyundai Motor Group has a lineup of 26 green vehicles on the way, and if the growth in the segment is a success, it be second place in the market by 2020.Continue reading Hyundai will launch 26 green models through 2020Hyundai will launch 26 green models through 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Out of the Dark: The Future of Automotive Headlights - Car and Driver (blog)

  04-04-2016 22:26 via
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  Out of the Dark: The Future of Automotive Headlights
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  Automotive lighting is at its most transformational stage since the U.S. government deregulated rectangular and round sealed-beam units in the mid-'80s. By 2019, two major safety-testing agencies (NHTSA and IIHS) will factor headlamp performance into ...
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• Want to speed network with an auto industry exec? - Louisville Business First

  04-04-2016 22:10 via
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  The Kentucky Automotive Industry Association plans to host a new, half-day automotive conference in Louisville next month. The conference, called Spark, is designed for the state's automotive supplier sector — particularly procurement and supply chain ...
  

• Despite Mini's woes, Clubman sales surging

  04-04-2016 22:05
  
  Filed under: MINI, Car Buying, United States, Wagon, LuxuryDemand for the Mini Clubman is outstripping supply. The company moved over 1,000 of the polarizing wagons in March, many of which were customized.Continue reading Despite Mini's woes, Clubman sales surgingDespite Mini's woes, Clubman sales surging originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive industry supplier expanding Fort Mill operations - News Talk 94.3 WRHI

  04-04-2016 21:40 via
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  Automotive industry supplier expanding Fort Mill operations
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  Schaeffler Group USA is expanding its Fort Mill operations with a $36.5 million investment that it says will create 105 new jobs. The German-based company is a worldwide manufacturer of high precision components and systems for the automotive industry.and more »
  

• Average U.S. fuel economy unchanged from February

  04-04-2016 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As U.S. pickup and SUV sales continued to surge in March, the average fuel economy of those vehicles didn't change from February, a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute report said.
  
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• Here's Why Delphi Automotive (DLPH) Stock Is Slumping Today - TheStreet.com

  04-04-2016 21:08 via
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  NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Delphi Automotive (DLPH - Get Report) stock is declining 3.58% to $71.05 in late-afternoon trading on Monday, as environmentalists could sway long-term European Union carbon dioxide targets, according to Automotive News.
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• Prodrive builds new Isle of Man Subaru for record attempt

  04-04-2016 20:09
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Subaru, Europe, UK, RacingThe Isle of Man TT motorcycle course is a fantastic road racing track, and Subaru driver Mark Higgins keeps coming back to hone his own record. This year, Prodrive have built him the ultimate WRX STI.Continue reading Prodrive builds new Isle of Man Subaru for record attemptProdrive builds new Isle of Man Subaru for record attempt originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&nbs
  
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• Jay Leno tries to drive a 1970s Chinese luxury sedan

  04-04-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Videos, Misc. Automakers, Sedan, LuxuryJay Leno's Garage welcomes a 1978 Hongqi CA770, which is China's luxury sedan, but it returns from the drive on a flatbed truck.Continue reading Jay Leno tries to drive a 1970s Chinese luxury sedanJay Leno tries to drive a 1970s Chinese luxury sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Buckhorn® Launches New Line of Automotive Products - Business Wire (press release)

  04-04-2016 20:00 via
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  Buckhorn® Launches New Line of Automotive Products
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  New line of automotive products: Straight wall containers, Romeo pallet, and top cap. (Photo: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? New line of automotive products: Straight wall containers, Romeo pallet, and top cap.and more »
  

• Mini 're-evaluating' relationship with Abby Wambach following DUI arrest

  04-04-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Marketing/Advertising, MINI, United StatesMini is pulling its ads featuring former soccer star Abby Wambach after the 35-year-old was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants on Sunday.Continue reading Mini 're-evaluating' relationship with Abby Wambach following DUI arrestMini 're-evaluating' relationship with Abby Wambach following DUI arrest originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 12:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink
  
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• Chevy Volt reclaims US plug-in sales crown from Nissan Leaf

  04-04-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under: Green, Chevrolet, NissanContinue reading Chevy Volt reclaims US plug-in sales crown from Nissan LeafChevy Volt reclaims US plug-in sales crown from Nissan Leaf originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 12:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 will have an all-wheel-drive, dual-motor option

  04-04-2016 19:33
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, ElectricTesla Model 3 will include an all-wheel-drive layout like the Model S and Model X.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 will have an all-wheel-drive, dual-motor optionTesla Model 3 will have an all-wheel-drive, dual-motor option originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 12:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Advancing Automotive AI With The World's First Fully Autonomous Race - PSFK (blog)

  04-04-2016 19:25 via
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  Advancing Automotive AI With The World's First Fully Autonomous Race
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  With the creation of Formula E, a racing tournament for electric cars, comes a more environmentally sound version of the luxurious Formula 1 races. Not only do they work to transport their attendees by public transportation and have noise levels of ...and more »
  

• The Most Interesting Cab Driver in Havana | Autoblog in Cuba

  04-04-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Videos, Ford, Automotive HistoryNelys Navas left her life as a doctor behind to start a taxi company, driving tourists around Havana in her father's restored 1929 Ford Model A.Continue reading The Most Interesting Cab Driver in Havana | Autoblog in CubaThe Most Interesting Cab Driver in Havana | Autoblog in Cuba originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 12:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA claims class firsts for revamped Expert and Jumpy

  04-04-2016 18:30
  PSA Peugeot Citroen is claiming a couple of firsts for its redesigned mid-size Peugeot Expert and Citroen Jumpy/Dispatch model lines - a new, compact 4.6m long version and the availability of hands-free electric sliding side doors.
  
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• No F1 Snapchat for Lewis Hamilton, says Ecclestone

  04-04-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under: MotorsportsLewis Hamilton has run afoul of Formula One's commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone, who doesn't want him giving away footage for free on Snapchat when broadcasters pay big bucks for the rights.Continue reading No F1 Snapchat for Lewis Hamilton, says EcclestoneNo F1 Snapchat for Lewis Hamilton, says Ecclestone originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Platooning project highlights V2X maturity - EETE Automotive (registration)

  04-04-2016 18:14 via
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  Platooning project highlights V2X maturity
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  As part of the European Truck Platooning Challenge, in these days numerous heavy trucks in various parts of Europe set out for Rotterdam (Netherlands). What they have in common: They are grouped in platoons, tied together via V2X communications.and more »
  

• Mini pulls Abby Wambach ads after DUI arrest; she wasn't driving a Mini

  04-04-2016 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mini says it is pulling ad content featuring Abby Wambach and "re-evaluating" its relationship with the retired soccer star after she was arrested Sunday and charged with driving under the influence.
  
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• Toyota teams with Microsoft on connected-car venture

  04-04-2016 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is forming a joint venture with Microsoft Corp. to consolidate much of the carmaker's global research in telematics, data analytics and network security services as the auto industry expands connected-vehicle technologies.
  
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• You can buy the Queen's Bentley Mulsanne for $285,000

  04-04-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under: Bentley, Car Buying, UK, Sedan, LuxuryOnce part of Queen Elizabeth II's royal motor pool, this 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is listed for sale at $285k on Auto Trader in the UK.Continue reading You can buy the Queen's Bentley Mulsanne for $285,000You can buy the Queen's Bentley Mulsanne for $285,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• MINI Clubman review

  04-04-2016 17:55
  
  For: Fun to drive, premium feel, great interiorOur Rating: 
  4
  Against: Pricey, sub-par safety rating, awkward rear doors2015
  The latest MINI Clubman is more practical than its predecessor and remains as good to drive as the rest of the MINI rangeMINI has opened the Clubman up to a wealth of new buyers by making it more practical, easier to live with and more fuel efficient to run. The new model may lack the individuality of the old version but it still has its quirks and charms, p
  
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• Walker's Automotive Partners With Studio Four Design to Build New Body Shop - BodyShop Business

  04-04-2016 17:49 via
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  Walker's Automotive Partners With Studio Four Design to Build New Body Shop
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  Walker's Automotive, a Knoxville-based automotive company, partnered with Studio Four Design, a Knoxville architecture and design firm, to build a distinctive building design that provides a unique experience to customers and insurance companies.
  

• Advance Auto Parts names PepsiCo exec CEO

  04-04-2016 17:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Advance Auto Parts said it hired a 30-year veteran of PepsiCo to lead the aftermarket parts retailer as CEO. Tom Greco, 57, will succeed George Sherman in the role on April 11.
  
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• Race recap: 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix was everything good and bad about F1

  04-04-2016 17:40
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Middle East, RacingThe 2016 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix did a good job of showing us the worst of F1 - the inability to make the best decisions for the sport, the best of F1 - midfield teams fighting the whole race with lots of passing and good tidings for the future, and the same old F1 - silver cars at the front of the field.Continue reading Race recap: 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix was everything good and bad about F1Race recap: 2016 Bahra
  
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• Ford S-MAX long-term review

  04-04-2016 17:40
  
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  Image 1 of 16 5 Apr, 2016 12:00pmDean Gibson
  First report: Will our new S-MAX show that one car is a better option than two for a growing family?Family life can be pretty demanding at the best of times, so I'm hopeful that our new Ford S-MAX will be a useful addition to the Gibson clan. However, it did get me wondering: are two cars better than one for a busy family? To help answer the question, I gave my mate Adam a bell to gather together our respective families and motors for an
  
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• WM Automotive Celebrates 40th Anniversary - AftermarketNews.com (AMN)

  04-04-2016 17:33 via
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  WM-Automotive-staff Wilson McMillion, owner of W M Automotive, a Fort Worth, Texas-based auto parts distributor, is honoring 40 years in business with 40 years of celebration. The business is a Parts Plus member of the Automotive Distribution Network.
  

• Matt LeBlanc nearly runs over cameraman during Top Gear shoot

  04-04-2016 17:25
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, PorscheNew Top Gear host Matt LeBlanc avoided a serious accident when he almost ran over a cameraman who was laying on the ground filming. The former Friends star was reportedly upset afterward and needed to take a short break from shooting.Continue reading Matt LeBlanc nearly runs over cameraman during Top Gear shootMatt LeBlanc nearly runs over cameraman during Top Gear shoot originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 10:25:00 EST.Please see our te
  
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• BYD launches 2 new EVs, predicts sales will nearly triple

  04-04-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Green, Misc. Automakers, Green Automakers, China, Sedan, ElectricBYD expects 150,000 sales in China in 2016, just launched two new all-electric sedans and has partnered with other companies to create an "EV ecosystem."Continue reading BYD launches 2 new EVs, predicts sales will nearly tripleBYD launches 2 new EVs, predicts sales will nearly triple originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&nbs
  
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• Patent application suggests Mazda rotary return

  04-04-2016 16:59
  
  Filed under: Rumormill, Mazda, PerformanceMazda's filing shows a new layout to the exhaust and intake ports of a turbocharged rotary. Maybe the RX-7 is really coming back.Continue reading Patent application suggests Mazda rotary returnPatent application suggests Mazda rotary return originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley Continental GT Speed gets a little more juice

  04-04-2016 16:34
  
  Filed under: Bentley, Coupe, Luxury, PerformanceWith twelve cylinders and two turbochargers, the Continental GT Speed didn't need much help, but Bentley's keeping it at the head of its game with even more power and a new Black Edition.Continue reading Bentley Continental GT Speed gets a little more juiceBentley Continental GT Speed gets a little more juice originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this 
  
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• Kia America launches UVO Luxury Services in 2016 K900

  04-04-2016 16:04
  
  Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched a new generation of its UVO infotainment and telematics system, known as UVO Luxury Services.
  
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• Aston Martin to unveil lighter, faster Vantage called GT8

  04-04-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Rumormill, Aston Martin, Coupe, PerformanceA report states that after the success of the Vantage GT12, Aston Martin will build a new race-inspired version of the coupe called the GT8.Continue reading Aston Martin to unveil lighter, faster Vantage called GT8Aston Martin to unveil lighter, faster Vantage called GT8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Leaked images show Chinese electric supercar

  04-04-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under: Green, China, Coupe, Electric, SupercarsBAIC Motor is tipped to reveal the supercar at the Beijing Motor Show later this month.Continue reading Leaked images show Chinese electric supercarLeaked images show Chinese electric supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda UK brings customer relations centre in-house

  04-04-2016 15:25
  
  Mazda UK has brought its customer relations centre in-house at its new head office in Dartford, Kent, replacing its "traditional outsourced customer contact centre approach" with its own employees.
  
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• Wells Fargo & Company MN Boosts Stake in O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY) - Financial Market News

  04-04-2016 15:20 via
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  Wells Fargo & Company MN Boosts Stake in O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY)
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  O'Reilly Automotive logo Wells Fargo & Company MN raised its stake in shares of O'Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:ORLY) by 23.6% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 669,917 shares of the company's stock ...
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• Cox Automotive Presents Barbara Cox Automotive Woman of the Year Award - PR Newswire (press release)

  04-04-2016 15:05 via
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  LAS VEGAS, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive™ presented the 11th annual Barbara Cox Automotive Woman of the Year Award to Jenell Ross, president of Bob Ross Auto Group located in Centerville, Ohio. The Bob Ross Auto Group has the ...
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• Homebrew self-driving tech gets millions in backing

  04-04-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Driving, Technology, AutonomousGeorge "Geohot" Hotz's attempt to put cheap, self-driving tech into any existing car raised eyebrows (and Tesla's ire) when it was revealed late last year. Now, one of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture capital funds is throwing its wallet behind Hotz's grand idea.​
  Continue reading Homebrew self-driving tech gets millions in backingHomebrew self-driving tech gets millions in backing originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2016
  
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• Kia extends Total lubricants partnership to western Europe

  04-04-2016 14:44
  
  Kia Motors and Total Lubrifiants have renewed their partnership agreement for another five years with Total remaining Kia's "preferred" aftermarket lubricants supplier exclusively across a network of 5,500 dealers in 180 countries - including west European markets from 1 January, 2017.
  
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• British CV exports rise 33% in 2015

  04-04-2016 14:16
  Exports of British-built commercial vehicles (CVs) jumped by more than a third last year, with almost nine in 10 destined for EU countries, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Bentley Continental GT Speed gets more power and bold new Black Edition

  04-04-2016 14:11
  
  The Continental GT Speed is the fastest production Bentley ever. Now power is up to 633bhp and there's a new Black Edition 2016-04-04 13:13 The Bentley Continental GT Speed has been updated, with the latest version of Bentley's fastest car getting a power boost to 633bhp (up from 626bhp) and a top speed of 206mph.
  There's also 20Nm more torque for the GT Speed's 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine, with a maximum output of 840Nm on tap, while the 0-60mph time has dropped to 3.9 seconds. That crushi
  
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• See the VW and Audi 'Clean Diesel' spots in FTC's crosshairs

  04-04-2016 14:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Advertising became a major part of VW's emissions-rigging scandal last month when the Federal Trade Commission alleged in a federal complaint that the automaker deceived consumers with ads that promoted "clean diesel" VWs and Audis.
  
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• Autoliv completes JV with Nissin Kogyo

  04-04-2016 13:59
  
  Autoliv has finalised its joint venture with Nissin Kogyo to form Autoliv-Nissin Brake Systems (ANBS).
  
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• Porsche 718 Boxster review

  04-04-2016 13:26
  
  For: Sharp handling, blistering performance, superb build qualityOur Rating: 
  5
  Against: Engine noise lacks a little character, expensive options2016
  Latest generation Porsche Boxster gets new 718 name badge and four-cylinder engines that blend performance and efficiencyDespite the changes to its exterior being best described as subtle, the Porsche Boxster has been subjected to its most far-reaching update since making its debut 20 years ago. The adoption of four-cylinder engines
  
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• New Audi A4 Allroad 2016 review

  04-04-2016 12:35
  
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  Image 1 of 20 4 Apr, 2016 12:00pmLawrence Allan
  Audi's A4 Allroad is the offroady cousin of the A4 Avant. Is it worth the premium?Audi’s next Q5 SUV is on the way but until it hits showrooms, families who simply cannot wait to have the latest in Audi all-wheel drive technology will be best served by this; the new, second-generation A4 Allroad quattro.
  The new A4 Allroad isn’t just a stopgap, more customers than ever are demanding SUV looks and practicality in a les
  
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• ANALYSIS - 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero/Shogun

  04-04-2016 12:18
  It might have been around for nearly 17 years but Mitsubishi's Pajero still sells relatively well, thanks to its superb 4x4 abilities and a reputation for being unbreakable.
  
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• March a month of surprises for US light vehicle sales

  04-04-2016 11:56
  March was a month of surprises. Analysts were surprised when Easter and spring break holidays played hob with their sales forecasts. General Motors might have been caught off guard when the fleet sales it tries so hard to avoid helped Ford leapfrog it into the top spot for March. Nissan set an all-time record and bumped American Honda down to sixth place among the major automakers.
  
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• Victory Capital Management Inc. Decreases Position in Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) - Financial Market News

  04-04-2016 11:45 via
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