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• Porsche not responsible for Paul Walker and Roger Rodas crash

  05-04-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Government/Legal, Porsche, Performance, SupercarsA court has ruled that the widow of Roger Rodas did not produce sufficient evidence to prove Porsche was at fault in the crash that resulted in the death of her late husband and his friend, Paul Walker.Continue reading Porsche not responsible for Paul Walker and Roger Rodas crashPorsche not responsible for Paul Walker and Roger Rodas crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:45:00 EST.Please see our ter
  
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• Norway-based Sapa Technology Americas established a North American facility dedicated to the research and ... - Area Development Online

  05-04-2016 23:16 via
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  Norway-based Sapa Technology Americas established a North American facility dedicated to the research and development of extruded aluminum solutions for the automotive industry in the Detroit suburb of Troy, Michigan. "In total, we have around 1,000 ...and more »
  

• GM on Tesla Model 3 madness: We don't need pre-orders

  05-04-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Green, Chevrolet, Tesla, Green Automakers, ElectricHave you been wondering what Chevy thinks of all those Tesla Model 3 preorders?Continue reading GM on Tesla Model 3 madness: We don't need pre-ordersGM on Tesla Model 3 madness: We don't need pre-orders originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM riles union with decision to scrap Impala output in S. Korea

  05-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The trade union that represents most workers at GM's South Korea operations will contest the automaker's decision not to build Impala sedans in the country, amplifying tension in labor relations ahead of annual wage talks between management and...
  
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• A hydraulic press smashing LEGO cars is the best and the worst

  05-04-2016 22:50
  
  Filed under: Toys/Games, VideosPlastic carnage courtesy of the Hydraulic Press Channel on YouTube. It's kind of hard to watch.Continue reading A hydraulic press smashing LEGO cars is the best and the worstA hydraulic press smashing LEGO cars is the best and the worst originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• EPA uncertain if VW can hit diesel emissions deadline

  05-04-2016 21:34
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, DieselEPA Administrator Gina McCarthy is uncertain whether Volkswagen will come up with a suitable fix for its diesel-emissions scandal by its April 21 deadline.Continue reading EPA uncertain if VW can hit diesel emissions deadlineEPA uncertain if VW can hit diesel emissions deadline originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:17:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Russian President Putin's new limo makes debut ahead of 2017 production

  05-04-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under: Russia, Sedan, LuxuryVladimir Putin's new limo will begin deliveries in late 2017, and unlike his American counterpart, it will be available to normal (wealthy) Russians.Continue reading Russian President Putin's new limo makes debut ahead of 2017 productionRussian President Putin's new limo makes debut ahead of 2017 production originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Father and son bond over a 1965 Mustang on Petrolicious

  05-04-2016 21:02
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Videos, Ford, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceAddison Lee and his dad build a stupendous 1965 Ford Mustang fastback together, and Addison carves it through tree-lined roads in the new Petrolicious clip.Continue reading Father and son bond over a 1965 Mustang on PetroliciousFather and son bond over a 1965 Mustang on Petrolicious originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | 
  
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• Callaway will build you a Corvette AeroWagen this year

  05-04-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Design/Style, Chevrolet, Coupe, Wagon, PerformanceCallaway Cars finally unveils the production AeroWagen, which transforms the C7 Corvette into a shooting brake. The one-piece carbon fiber part uses the factory hatch's hardware, and the first conversions start in Q4 2016.Continue reading Callaway will build you a Corvette AeroWagen this yearCallaway will build you a Corvette AeroWagen this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see
  
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• Enterprise adds Aston Martin DB9, Rapide S to rental fleet

  05-04-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under: Aston MartinEnterprise is adding the Aston Martin DB9 and Rapide S to its Exotic Car Collection at locations across America.Continue reading Enterprise adds Aston Martin DB9, Rapide S to rental fleetEnterprise adds Aston Martin DB9, Rapide S to rental fleet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford announces plans for $1.6-billion Mexican factory [UPDATE]

  05-04-2016 19:55
  
  Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, UAW/Unions, Ford, North AmericaFord will invest $1.6 billion to build small cars in Mexico, the company announced today, defying the protests of Donald Trump and angering the UAW.Continue reading Ford announces plans for $1.6-billion Mexican factory [UPDATE]Ford announces plans for $1.6-billion Mexican factory [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&n
  
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• Ford announces plans for $1.6-billion Mexican factory

  05-04-2016 19:55
  
  Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, UAW/Unions, Ford, North AmericaFord will invest $1.6 billion to build small cars in Mexico, the company announced today, defying the protests of Donald Trump and angering the UAW.Continue reading Ford announces plans for $1.6-billion Mexican factoryFord announces plans for $1.6-billion Mexican factory originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Crashing a Ferrari was the best life lesson I've ever had

  05-04-2016 19:50
  
  Filed under: Ferrari, Open RoadMishandling a six-figure Italian exotic brutally taught me some valuable life lessons. A story of respect, humility, and growth.Continue reading Crashing a Ferrari was the best life lesson I've ever hadCrashing a Ferrari was the best life lesson I've ever had originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Hot Wheels Retro Style brings back some classic toys

  05-04-2016 19:31
  
  Filed under: Etc., TV/MoviesThe Hot Wheels Retro Style puts some classic toys back on Target shelves to make you feel nostalgic.Continue reading Hot Wheels Retro Style brings back some classic toysHot Wheels Retro Style brings back some classic toys originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch a Tesla Model S P90D drag race a Boeing 737

  05-04-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, TeslaQantas lines up a Tesla Model S in ludicrous P90D spec against its own Boeing 737 on an airport runway in Australia to see which is the fastest off the line.Continue reading Watch a Tesla Model S P90D drag race a Boeing 737Watch a Tesla Model S P90D drag race a Boeing 737 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Peugeot, Citroen considering US sales within 10 years

  05-04-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under: Citroen, Peugeot, Europe, North America, Budget, LuxuryGroupe PSA CEO Carlos Tavares has laid out a three-step, ten-year plan that could culminate in the French manufacturer's return to the North American market.Continue reading Peugeot, Citroen considering US sales within 10 yearsPeugeot, Citroen considering US sales within 10 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Com
  
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• Ford spending US$170m in South Africa to build Everest SUV, add 1,200 jobs

  05-04-2016 18:38
  Ford said it would spend R2.5bn (US$170m) to expand its Silverton assembly plant in Pretoria, South Africa, to produce the redesigned Everest, an SV derivative of the redesigned Ranger pickup truck launched at the end of 2015.
  
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• The Land Rover Series 1 is back

  05-04-2016 18:33
  
  Land Rover to sell 25 factory-restored examples of original Series I at German classic car show Techno-Classica 2016 2016-04-06 15:00 Land Rover is capitalising on the end of Defender production by going back to the 1948 roots of its iconic off-roader. 25 examples of the original Land Rover Series 1 have been hand restored at the factory and will be sold to the public at the Techno-Classica car show in Germany.
  The 'Reborn' initiative has been devised by Land Rover Classic - a team of experts w
  
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• U.S., VW may not reach emissions deal by April 21, EPA chief says

  05-04-2016 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Chevy auctioning off first Corvette Grand Sport for charity

  05-04-2016 18:20
  
  Filed under: Chevrolet, Auctions, Coupe, PerformanceWant to get your hands on the first new Corvette Grand Sport? Chevy and Barrett-Jackson are auctioning it off this weekend to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State.Continue reading Chevy auctioning off first Corvette Grand Sport for charityChevy auctioning off first Corvette Grand Sport for charity originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email th
  
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• FCA recalls 14,769 SUVs in U.S. to inspect, replace brake calipers

  05-04-2016 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FCA US is recalling an estimated 14,769 SUVs in the U.S. to inspect and replace, as necessary, left-front brake calipers.
  
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• Subaru recalls WRX and Forester 2.0XT for turbo intake problem

  05-04-2016 18:14
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Subaru, Safety, Crossover, Sedan, PerformanceSubaru will recall the 2015-2016 WRX and Forester 2.0XT because the air intake for the turbo can crack and potentially cause the engine to stall.Continue reading Subaru recalls WRX and Forester 2.0XT for turbo intake problemSubaru recalls WRX and Forester 2.0XT for turbo intake problem originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&nbs
  
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• New Mercedes SLC 2016 review

  05-04-2016 18:02
  
  5 Apr, 2016 5:00pmRichard Ingram
  The SLK has a new name but is the new Mercedes SLC equipped to challenge a field of talented rivals?Despite its new name, the SLC is essentially a facelifted version of the evergreen SLK. However, with a new badge comes new responsibility, and with a host of recently updated rivals – can the baby Merc roadster still cut it with the class best?
  Styling-wise, you’d be forgiven for mistaking the SLC with its SLK predecessor. The changes are slight, with
  
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• This '61 Ferrari 250 GT SWB could be yours for eight figures

  05-04-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under: Ferrari, Auctions, Coupe, ClassicsOwned by the same collector for the past 47 years, this desirable 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta is coming up for auction at the Le Mans Classic in July, where you can expect it to sell for upwards of $10 million.Continue reading This '61 Ferrari 250 GT SWB could be yours for eight figuresThis '61 Ferrari 250 GT SWB could be yours for eight figures originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of f
  
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• Electric 1960 Auto Union 1000S has vintage looks, modern power

  05-04-2016 17:38
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Green, Audi, Misc. Automakers, Auctions, Green Culture, Coupe, ElectricThe seller of this 1960 Auto Union 1000s replaced the two-stroke engine with an electric drivetrain to give it vintage looks and zero emissions. The car is for sale on eBay Motors.Continue reading Electric 1960 Auto Union 1000S has vintage looks, modern powerElectric 1960 Auto Union 1000S has vintage looks, modern power originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:38:00 EST.Please see our t
  
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• Ford to invest $1.6 billion in new Mexico small-car plant, create 2,800 jobs

  05-04-2016 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford will invest $1.6 billion to build a new small-car assembly plant in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, creating 2,800 jobs by 2020. The automaker said the move will not affect jobs in the U.S.
  
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• China is becoming a hotbed for autonomous vehicle technology

  05-04-2016 17:16
  
  Filed under: Green, Read This, China, Emerging Technologies, Technology, AutonomousGovernment support, congestion, pollution, and a less-attached attitude to the car is driving China in the pursuit of the driverless vehicle.Continue reading China is becoming a hotbed for autonomous vehicle technologyChina is becoming a hotbed for autonomous vehicle technology originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&nb
  
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• VW puts 3-row crossover through the paces

  05-04-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen is putting its much-anticipated midsize crossover -- billed as a savior for the beleaguered brand -- through the paces ahead of a U.S. launch in the first quarter of next year.
  
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• Supercars could go silent as hybrids, self-driving take hold

  05-04-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The appeal of a supercar used to be relatively straightforward: aggressive styling, a growling engine, and racetrack-ready handling, garnished with an exotic name.
  
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• We need the sound of the Abarth 124 Spider in our lives

  05-04-2016 16:50
  
  Filed under: Videos, Fiat, Convertible, PerformanceDifferent from the version we'll get in North America, the European-spec Abarth 124 Spider sounds like an Italian roadster should.Continue reading We need the sound of the Abarth 124 Spider in our livesWe need the sound of the Abarth 124 Spider in our lives originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 09:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari, Maseratis trashed in Chinese off-road adventure

  05-04-2016 16:35
  
  Filed under: Etc., Ferrari, Maserati, China, Coupe, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceA wealthy Chinese businessman leads his employees on a trip down the rugged Sichuan-Tibet Highway in the wrong cars.Continue reading Ferrari, Maseratis trashed in Chinese off-road adventureFerrari, Maseratis trashed in Chinese off-road adventure originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA plots 3-stage return to U.S.

  05-04-2016 16:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  PSA Peugeot Citroen unveiled a 10-year plan that could eventually mean the return or launch of Peugeot, Citroen and DS models in the U.S.
  
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• PSA product drive "significant work" for supply chain

  05-04-2016 16:24
  
  PSA Peugeot Citroen says its announcement today (5 April) of a major ramp up in product launches will entail a "significant" increase in demands on its supply chain.
  
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• PSA targets North America return with ten-year plan

  05-04-2016 16:16
  
  PSA Peugeot Citroen says it has a ten-year plan to return to the US, but will initially test the market with mobility operations such as car sharing to gauge a feeling for customer preferences.
  
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• Automotive Plastics Market - Global Forecast to 2020 - Expected to Register 8.3% Growth - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  05-04-2016 15:59 via
  Automotive Plastics Market - Global Forecast to 2020 - Expected to Register 8.3% Growth - Research and Markets
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  The automotive plastics market for passenger cars is expected to register a CAGR of 8.3% by volume in the next five years, to reach 14,372.1 KT by 2020. Automotive plastics are one of the widely preferred alternatives for making automobiles less bulky ...and more »
  

• Metro Supply Chain acquires Evolution Time Critical

  05-04-2016 15:55
  
  Metro Supply Chain Group, a Canadian owned, 3PL solutions provider in North America, has completed the acquisition of Europe-based automotive and industrial services emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical.
  
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• Vaughn Gittin Jr. hoons his new 900-hp Mustang

  05-04-2016 15:40
  
  Filed under: Videos, Ford, Coupe, RacingWatch everyone's second-favorite Monster Energy-sponsored, Ford-powered hoonigan take his new 900-horsepower Mustang RTR for a sideways spin.Continue reading Vaughn Gittin Jr. hoons his new 900-hp MustangVaughn Gittin Jr. hoons his new 900-hp Mustang originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 versus Chevy Bolt | Autoblog Minute

  05-04-2016 15:29
  
  Filed under: Videos, Autoblog MinuteA 30-second comparison of the Tesla Model 3 and the Chevy Bolt. Eddie Sabatini reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 versus Chevy Bolt | Autoblog MinuteTesla Model 3 versus Chevy Bolt | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• COMMENT - The make or break road ahead for Tesla's Model 3

  05-04-2016 15:01
  Tesla unveiled its Model 3 last week and it's already clear that the model is going to be of great significance to both Tesla Motors and the future of the burgeoning electric vehicle segment.
  
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• Toyota brake system supplier to boost capacity

  05-04-2016 14:50
  
  Advics, a Japan-based supplier of braking systems to Toyota, is to raise capital in order to boost its production capacity.
  
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• Manual gearbox for tweaked Aston Martin V12 Vantage S monster

  05-04-2016 14:28
  
  Aston’s 563bhp V12 Vantage S sports car gets manual box for first time as part of revamp 2016-04-06 00:01 Aston Martin claims this refreshed V12 Vantage S is the model to satisfy performance car purists, as it’s available with a manual gearbox for the first time.
  The new seven-speed unit is being offered as a no-cost option on the coupe and Roadster versions of the sports car, which also get a string of interior and exterior tweaks to justify the ‘2017 model year’ tag. T
  
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• Ford to invest $169 million in South Africa to build Everest SUV

  05-04-2016 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford will invest 2.5 billion rand ($169 million) in the U.S. automaker's South African operations to start production of the Everest SUV and create about 1,200 jobs.
  
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• Automotive MMI Posts Increase, But Pace of US Car Sales Slows - MetalMiner

  05-04-2016 13:57 via
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  Automotive MMI Posts Increase, But Pace of US Car Sales Slows
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  U.S. auto sales increased 3% in March over a year earlier, but warning signs emerged that car companies are stretching to keep demand humming after record results last year. Free Sample Report: Our April Metal Buying Outlook. March's selling pace came ...
  

• PSA invests in 'Koolicar' P2P carshare firm

  05-04-2016 13:51
  
  PSA Peugeot Citroën has invested peer-to-peer (P2P) carsharing start-up Koolicar, becoming a shareholder alongside MAIF, Koolicar's historic partner since 2010. The transaction represents a total amount of EUR18m, PSA said.
  
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• Fresh-faced new 2016 Audi A3 gets 3cyl turbo

  05-04-2016 13:48
  
  Facelifted Audi A3 will get sleeker new look and more technology when it goes on sale in May 2016-04-05 23:00 New petrol engines will be backed up by a raft of big-car infotainment and safety technology when Audi’s facelifted A3 range goes on sale next month.
  The visual changes to the big-selling hatch, Sportback, Saloon and Cabriolet may seem isolated to a slightly wider grille, narrower headlamps and a wider-looking tailgate, but most of the work has been carried out under the skin. Ima
  
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• Ghosn welcomes rush of Tesla Model 3 preorders

  05-04-2016 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn is welcoming the quarter million-plus preorders booked by Tesla Motors for its new Model 3 as finally some 'good competition.'
  
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• Mercedes starts Romanian output of 9-speed auto

  05-04-2016 13:13
  
  Daimler's Romanian subsidiary Star Assembly has started production of the 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission.
  
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• Three Ways Automotive Tech Will Reshape Our Lives Beyond Cars - Forbes

  05-04-2016 12:30 via
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  Elon Musk's Tesla is steamrolling the electric car market. But it might flatten home energy, too. Image: Kavi Guppta. There's a lot going on in the world of cars these days. Uber, Lyft and many other rideshare companies continue to battle it out for ...
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• Hyundai Motor announces connected car roadmap

  05-04-2016 12:24
  
  Hyundai Motor Group has presented its roadmap for connected car development and says it will collaborate with leading global IT and networking companies to develop its 'Hyper-connected and Intelligent Car' concept.
  
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• South Koreans' sales continue growth in March

  05-04-2016 12:15
  Domestic sales by South Korea's five main automakers continued to grow strongly in March, by 11.7% to 148,848 units from 127,216 units a year earlier, according to data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers.
  
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