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• 2017 Aston Martin Vantage GTS is only for America

  06-04-2016 23:59
  
  Filed under: Aston Martin, Coupe, Luxury, PerformanceForget the GT and S. The GTS rationalizes the V8 Vantage lineup.Continue reading 2017 Aston Martin Vantage GTS is only for America2017 Aston Martin Vantage GTS is only for America originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes G-Wagen blows by Ford Fiesta ST

  06-04-2016 23:29
  
  Filed under: Videos, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Europe, SUV, Off-Road, PerformanceWant to see what humbling looks like? Watch this Mercedes G-Wagen blow the doors off a Ford Fiesta ST without even setting a wheel on pavement.Continue reading Mercedes G-Wagen blows by Ford Fiesta STMercedes G-Wagen blows by Ford Fiesta ST originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Land Rover Series 1 Reborn with factory restoration effort

  06-04-2016 22:35
  
  Filed under: Land Rover, Auto Repair, Europe, UK, Truck, ClassicsJust a few months after the last new Defender rolled off the production line in Solihull, England, the familiar boxy shape is back as Land Rover's Classic division has declared 25 examples will be restored into as-new condition and sold to customers under the new Reborn program.Continue reading Land Rover Series 1 Reborn with factory restoration effortLand Rover Series 1 Reborn with factory restoration effort originally appeared on
  
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• Toyota recalls 2016 RAV4, RX350, and ES350 for stability failure

  06-04-2016 22:02
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Lexus, Toyota, SafetyToyota will recall the 2016 RAV4, RX350, and ES350 because of a possible manufacturing fault with the brake actuator.Continue reading Toyota recalls 2016 RAV4, RX350, and ES350 for stability failureToyota recalls 2016 RAV4, RX350, and ES350 for stability failure originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda, U.S. say new Takata airbag death reported in Texas

  06-04-2016 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda and U.S. regulators said a 17-year-old driver in Texas was killed last month after a Takata airbag ruptured, marking the tenth U.S. death linked to a defect that has led to the recall of tens of millions of vehicles worldwide.
  
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• Honda says new Takata airbag death reported in Texas

  06-04-2016 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda said a driver in Texas was killed on March 31 after a Takata airbag ruptured, becoming the tenth U.S. death linked to a defect that has led to the recall of tens of millions of vehicles worldwide.
  
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• VW dealer defies council, sues factory for damages from diesel scandal

  06-04-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Three Volkswagen dealerships owned by the Illinois-based Napleton Automotive Group sued the automaker, defying a VW dealer council effort to dissuade retailers from using courts to tackle grievances caused by the automaker's diesel-emissions crisis.
  
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• GM expands discounts for military veterans, spouses

  06-04-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors is expanding military discounts to all 21 million U.S. military veterans and their spouses on select Chevrolet, Buick and GMC models.
  
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• Honda 'working feverishly' to fix customer billing glitch

  06-04-2016 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda Financial Services scrambled Wednesday to identify and repair a payment processing glitch on its website that significantly overcharged consumers.
  
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• To the race fan who saw me in a white shirt on a rainy day at the track

  06-04-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Open RoadAn open letter from a woman in motorsport concerning the industry's struggles with sexism.Continue reading To the race fan who saw me in a white shirt on a rainy day at the trackTo the race fan who saw me in a white shirt on a rainy day at the track originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA Peugeot Citroën rebrands as 'PSA Groupe'

  06-04-2016 21:08
  PSA Peugeot Citroën has officially rebranded itself as PSA Groupe, a symbolic change presented as part of its "Push to Pass" business strategy outlined in Paris this week.
  
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• Making the most of our roads, two ways

  06-04-2016 20:57
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, Alternative Fuels, Biodiesel, Emissions, Green Culture, EuropeCreating green space for pedestrians or growing algae for energy are two practical solutions for when there's too much roadway.Continue reading Making the most of our roads, two waysMaking the most of our roads, two ways originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mexico auto production, exports plunge in March

  06-04-2016 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mexico's auto production fell 11 percent in March compared with the same month last year and exports plunged 14 percent in the same period due to programmed shutdowns for maintenance and the Easter week vacation, the Mexican Auto Industry...
  
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• Chevy wings toward a new Camaro Z/28

  06-04-2016 20:10
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Spy Photos, Chevrolet, Coupe, PerformanceNew spy shots show the next Chevy Camaro Z/28 on the track and driving on public roads. It looks like Chevy is still evaluating the wing for the track-focused coupe.Continue reading Chevy wings toward a new Camaro Z/28Chevy wings toward a new Camaro Z/28 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA will cut shift at Mich. plant, lay off 1,300 on slow car sales

  06-04-2016 20:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler is laying off a full shift of 1,300 employees at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit as the automaker transitions the factory away from production of the Chrysler 200.
  
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• Metro Supply Chain buys emergency automotive logistics firm - Air Cargo World (registration)

  06-04-2016 19:55 via
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  Metro Supply Chain buys emergency automotive logistics firm
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  To capture part of the automotive supply chain market, Canada-based 3PL solutions provider Metro Supply Chain Group has completed the acquisition of U.K.-based automotive and industrial services emergency logistics provider, Evolution Time Critical.
  

• New York will soon offer $2,000 rebates for green vehicles

  06-04-2016 19:25
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Electric, HybridNew York's first-ever green-vehicle rebate will be worth as much as $2,000 for EVs, PHEVs and fuel-cell vehicles.Continue reading New York will soon offer $2,000 rebates for green vehiclesNew York will soon offer $2,000 rebates for green vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 12:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ken Block's new rallycross Focus RS looks ready for hooning

  06-04-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Ford, Hatchback, RacingKen Block is giving his fans a taste of things to come with his new Ford Focus RS built to rallycross supercar spec.Continue reading Ken Block's new rallycross Focus RS looks ready for hooningKen Block's new rallycross Focus RS looks ready for hooning originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche not liable for actor Paul Walker's death, judge rules

  06-04-2016 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  A federal judge ruled it could not be proved that Porsche is responsible for the accident that led to the death of actor Paul Walker.
  
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• Experience the Jaws of Life | The List #0276

  06-04-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under: The List, Videos, Safety, Police/EmergencyThe List hosts Jessi Combs and Patrick McIntyre head to an LA County Fire Department Training Center to experience the jaws of life firsthand. Watch Jessi and Patrick rescue one another from crashed and crumpled cars using this special set of powerful hydraulic tools.Continue reading Experience the Jaws of Life | The List #0276Experience the Jaws of Life | The List #0276 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please
  
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• TV mechanic visits OHS automotive students - Ottumwacourier

  06-04-2016 18:53 via
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  Cherielynn Westrich, a mechanic who starred on the automotive show Overhaulin', speaks Wednesday morning to Ottumwa High School Automotive Class students. prev. next. 0. Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. Google+ Pinterest Email. Share this with ...
  

• Should Investors Buy Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI)? - Clinton Financial

  06-04-2016 18:43 via
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  Research brokerage firms on Wall Street employ an army of analysts which dedicate the majority of their time analyzing stocks in their coverage universe. They issue Buy, Sell and Hold recommendations as well as earnings estimates and guidance. Out of ...and more »
  

• Watch Paul Walker drive a 600-hp Nissan GT-R

  06-04-2016 18:40
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Celebrities, TV/Movies, Videos, Nissan, Coupe, PerformanceWalker, like the character he played in the Fast and Furious series, had a love for the Nissan GT-R. You can get a peak of that in this lost footage.Continue reading Watch Paul Walker drive a 600-hp Nissan GT-RWatch Paul Walker drive a 600-hp Nissan GT-R originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Men are giving up on manual gearboxes quicker than women

  06-04-2016 18:18
  
  Filed under: Ownership, DrivingA new study shows that far fewer people are ordering manual gearboxes on leased vehicles, and the drop even more pronounced among men.Continue reading Men are giving up on manual gearboxes quicker than womenMen are giving up on manual gearboxes quicker than women originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Hydrogen-powered Riversimple Rasa crowdfunding for $1.4 million

  06-04-2016 17:58
  
  Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Etc., Green, Videos, Misc. Automakers, Green Automakers, Green Culture, HydrogenRiversimple hopes to earn $2.27 million in a crowdfunded investment campaign to fund its Rasa hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Later, the company plans to offer them to customers for a fixed monthly fee, rather than selling the model.Continue reading Hydrogen-powered Riversimple Rasa crowdfunding for $1.4 millionHydrogen-powered Riversimple Rasa crowdfunding for $1.4 million originally ap
  
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• What is Torque? The mystery explained

  06-04-2016 17:52
  
  Engine torque figures are commonly compared, but what is torque and why is it important? 2016-04-06 16:40 The laws of physics don’t change, but torque wasn’t always as important as it is today. Look back at car advertising from the 1980s and beyond, and you’ll see what we mean – torque was hardly ever mentioned.
  Nowadays, it’s a different story with torque figures bandied around freely by both manufacturers and reviewers. The old standard for comparison –hors
  
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• Audi updates A3 with Virtual Cockpit, more goodies

  06-04-2016 17:49
  
  Filed under: Audi, Infotainment, LuxuryBack in Germany, Audi is introducing an updated version of the A3 family with new lights, engines, and perhaps most importantly, the Virtual Cockpit system. Now if Ingolstadt will only send it our way.Continue reading Audi updates A3 with Virtual Cockpit, more goodiesAudi updates A3 with Virtual Cockpit, more goodies originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |
  
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• Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in the Global Automotive Sensors Market - Business Wire (press release)

  06-04-2016 17:20 via
  Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in the Global Automotive Sensors Market
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  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global automotive sensors market 2016-2020 report. This research report also lists 18 prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the ...and more »
  

• Uber rival promises a nicer ride through happier drivers

  06-04-2016 17:05
  
  Filed under: Etc., TechnologyJuno has a simple solution for improving the ride-sharing experience: better drivers.Continue reading Uber rival promises a nicer ride through happier driversUber rival promises a nicer ride through happier drivers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• DS 3 vs MINI Cooper vs Audi A1

  06-04-2016 16:31
  
  With a new look and new engines, the DS 3 is aiming high as it meets posh small car rivals from MINI and Audi 2016-04-09 12:00 Ever since BMW’s all-new MINI landed in showrooms at the start of the 21st century, makers have been battling to produce the most upmarket supermini of them all. Citroen joined the party in 2010 with the DS 3, and now that the DS models have been packaged into a separate premium brand, the smallest car in the range has been given a makeover to keep it at the front
  
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• BYD video claims it has the highest-quality EVs in the world

  06-04-2016 16:18
  
  Filed under: Green, Plants/Manufacturing, Videos, Misc. Automakers, Green Automakers, China, Electric, SpecialtyAs BYD expands its manufacturing capacity, it wants to show us why its EVs are so great.Continue reading BYD video claims it has the highest-quality EVs in the worldBYD video claims it has the highest-quality EVs in the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 09:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive parts supplier expanding in Opelika, hiring 32 - AL.com

  06-04-2016 16:07 via
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  Automotive parts supplier expanding in Opelika, hiring 32
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  Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller said the automotive parts manufacturer is planning to invest $19 million in new equipment and building improvements over the next three years and hire 32 additional workers to support the expansion. This will bring Mando's ...and more »
  

• Old nuclear powerplant might become Tesla's first EU factory

  06-04-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Plants/Manufacturing, Tesla, Europe, ElectricIn January, Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited Tesla's French HQ in Chambourcy. During the event, Musk brought up the idea of building a Tesla factory somewhere in Europe, and that the French Alsace region would be a good option in terms of geography.Continue reading Old nuclear powerplant might become Tesla's first EU factoryOld nuclear powerplant might become Tesla's first EU factory originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 0
  
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• Dacia reveals Ambiance Prime special editions

  06-04-2016 15:51
  
  New colour and extra kit for Dacia Sandero, Logan MCV and Duster special editions2016-04-06 15:00 Dacia has rolled out a bunch of new special editions models called Ambiance Prime. Available on the Sandero, Duster and Logan MCV models, all come finished in Chestnut brown and come packed with additional kit and tweaked exterior looks.
  The special editions are based on the existing Ambiance spec and are fitted with extras worth £1,190, but for a price premium of £500. Additions i
  
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• Games lesson: how car racing games are becoming ultra-realistic

  06-04-2016 15:48
  
  The gaming industry is worth billions of pounds - and we go behind the scenes at Codemasters to find out about the latest driving game 2016-04-06 15:50 Many petrolheads dream of getting behind the wheel of their favourite cars and racing them at top speeds around the globe in front of adoring fans. Unfortunately, for most of us the dream never gets close to reality.
  The closest most of us come is the controls of a video game console, with classic racing titles such as Gran Turismo, Colin McRae
  
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• BRIEF-Savaria unit to buy automotive division of Shoppers Home Health Care - Reuters

  06-04-2016 15:42 via
  BRIEF-Savaria unit to buy automotive division of Shoppers Home Health Care
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  April 6 Savaria Corp. * Says unit silver cross automotive signed a definitive agreement to purchase automotive division of shoppers home health care. * Says savaria will use cash on hand to pay for acquisition, which will cost approximately $10 million ...
  

• IAC launches new sunroof frame on 2017 Mercedes E-Class

  06-04-2016 15:35
  
  Automotive interiors supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) says it has launched its FibreFrame environmentally-sustainable and lightweight, natural fibre sunroof frame on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
  
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• Bike life: the present and near future of cycling in the news

  06-04-2016 15:33
  
  Filed under: Etc., Green, Green Culture, Transportation Alternatives, Safety, Motorcycle, BikesDonkey Republic app offers a new approach to bikesharing. Bikesharing is safer than ownership. PSU develops best practices for protected bike lanes. Oslo's bike-friendly office building is super green.Continue reading Bike life: the present and near future of cycling in the newsBike life: the present and near future of cycling in the news originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 08:33:00 EST
  
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• Savaria Announces Agreement to Purchase Automotive Division of Shoppers Home Health Care - Marketwired (press release)

  06-04-2016 15:23 via
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  LAVAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - April 6, 2016) - Savaria Corporation (« Savaria ») (TSX:SIS), one of North America's leaders in the accessibility industry, today announced that Silver Cross Automotive, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Savaria, has signed a ...
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• 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S coming to US with manual

  06-04-2016 15:13
  
  Filed under: Aston Martin, Coupe, Luxury, PerformanceFor the 2017 model year, Aston will produce the V12 Vantage S with a seven-speed manual transmission.Continue reading 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S coming to US with manual2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S coming to US with manual originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Apr 2016 08:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Henkel Automotive on composite leaf springs for the Volvo XC90 and adhesive market trends - Q&A

  06-04-2016 14:05
  Henkel develops adhesive, sealant and functional coatings technologies for the automotive industry. Matthew Beecham caught up with Frank Kerstan, Global Programme Manager for Automotive Composites and his colleagues to learn more about Henkel's composite leaf spring for Volvo, adhesives for windscreens, and electro ceramic coatings.
  
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• Used Renault Clio review

  06-04-2016 13:51
  
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  A full used car buyer’s guide on the Renault Clio covering the Clio Mk4 (2012-date)The Renault Clio has been on sale for 25 years in the UK, and since arriving on these shores, the stylish supermini has become synonymous with driving fun, value and comfort. So it’s no wonder it’s won two separate European Car of the Year crowns.
  Yet the latest, fourth generation has never repeated the feat, even though it’s easi
  
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• PSA Groupe shakes off 'business cycle tyranny'

  06-04-2016 13:51
  
  PSA Groupe says it believes it is shaking off the "tyranny of automotive business cycles" and now has a sustainable operation after turning round previous heavy losses to record a EUR1.2bn (US$1.4bn) profit last year.
  
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• China Automotive Systems Won China's Highest Product Quality Award - PR Newswire (press release)

  06-04-2016 13:51 via
  China Automotive Systems Won China's Highest Product Quality Award
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  WUHAN, China, April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its main subsidiary, Hubei Henglong, has ...
  Can China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s Tomorrow be Different? The Stock Just Gapped DownSmallCapWired.com
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• Proton must make Malaysia a regional automotive hub - Free Malaysia Today

  06-04-2016 13:45 via
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  Proton must make Malaysia a regional automotive hub
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  MITI Minister Mustapa Mohamed's remarks about Proton should be seen as a wake-up call, not a rebuke, to make up for its past missed opportunity. protn. by Shaun Tan. Thirty-two years ago, Malaysia embarked on a grand project – to produce our very own ...and more »
  

• Tesla cites its own 'hubris' behind slow rollout of Model X

  06-04-2016 13:42
  Among the factors cited by Tesla as causes behind slow sales of the Model X in the first quarter are the company's own "hubris in adding far too much new technology to the Model X in version 1".
  
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• Kia's $1 billion Mexico plant stalls as 'Brazen One' snubs pact

  06-04-2016 13:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  For Kia, Mexico's historic car boom isn't working out as planned. A dispute with a recently elected state leader may prevent the start of production next month at a northern Mexico car factory representing more than $1 billion in investment.
  
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• Tavares cites PSA "panache" in turning profit

  06-04-2016 13:41
  
  PSA Peugeot Citroen says it does not have a "magic wand," but is pointing to its significant achievements in stemming financial losses and posting a major profit of EUR1.2bn (US$1.6bn) for last year.
  
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• Skoda Vision S concept review: becoming the Kodiaq

  06-04-2016 13:36
  
  We explore the concept car that's set to become the new Skoda Kodiaq seven-seat SUV to see how it's shaping up 2016-04-06 15:25 Skoda’s big SUV is heading rapidly towards UK showrooms, with a production version of the Skoda Vision S concept due in September. But now Auto Express has been behind the wheel of the show car to get an idea of what we can expect.
  The Vision S will be called Kodiaq when first deliveries of the production version start next spring – the first right-hand-dri
  
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• Quest Resource Adds the Two Largest Automotive Aftermarket Retailers to Its Portfolio of Clients - Marketwired (press release)

  06-04-2016 13:02 via
  Quest Resource Adds the Two Largest Automotive Aftermarket Retailers to Its Portfolio of Clients
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  THE COLONY, TX--(Marketwired - April 06, 2016) - Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ : QRHC) ("Quest") announced today that it now serves the two largest retailers of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories in the United States in ...and more »
  

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