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• Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sets speed record at 265.6 mph

  11-04-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Videos, Misc. Automakers, Convertible, Performance, SupercarsThe Hennessey Venom GT Spyder hit 265.6 miles per hour down a runway to become the world's fastest convertible.Continue reading Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sets speed record at 265.6 mphHennessey Venom GT Spyder sets speed record at 265.6 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Hennessy Venom GT Spyder sets speed record at 265.6 mph

  11-04-2016 22:54
  
  Filed under: Videos, Misc. Automakers, Convertible, Performance, SupercarsThe Hennessy Venom GT Spyder hit 265.6 miles per hour down a runway to become the world's fastest convertible.Continue reading Hennessy Venom GT Spyder sets speed record at 265.6 mphHennessy Venom GT Spyder sets speed record at 265.6 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla cheat code unlocks Mario Kart Rainbow Road Easter egg

  11-04-2016 22:48
  
  Filed under: Green, Humor, Toys/Games, Videos, Tesla, Sedan, ElectricTesla founder Elon Musk has revealed yet another Easter egg in the software of his electric cars, with this one focusing on the autopilot system's display.Continue reading Tesla cheat code unlocks Mario Kart Rainbow Road Easter eggTesla cheat code unlocks Mario Kart Rainbow Road Easter egg originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:48:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this 
  
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• 'Who Killed The Electric Car?' getting another sequel

  11-04-2016 22:32
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Green Culture, ElectricDirector Chris Paine tells us that he's going to start working on another sequel to 'Who Killed The Electric Car?' this summer. Continue reading 'Who Killed The Electric Car?' getting another sequel'Who Killed The Electric Car?' getting another sequel originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Buy Sir Stirling Moss's '54 Aston Martin DB3S for just $10m

  11-04-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under: Aston Martin, Auctions, Classics, RacingThis 1954 Aston Martin DB3S is anticipated to sell for as much as $10 million at Aston's factory next month.Continue reading Buy Sir Stirling Moss's '54 Aston Martin DB3S for just $10mBuy Sir Stirling Moss's '54 Aston Martin DB3S for just $10m originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Audi RS3 Sedan to make US debut in 2017 [UPDATE]

  11-04-2016 21:01
  
  Filed under: Rumormill, Audi, United States, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceAudi could finally be bringing a nearly 400-horsepower RS3 Sedan to the US market some time in 2017, according to a new report.Continue reading 2018 Audi RS3 Sedan to make US debut in 2017 [UPDATE]2018 Audi RS3 Sedan to make US debut in 2017 [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari 488 Spider configurator is just in time for summer

  11-04-2016 20:56
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Etc., Ferrari, Car Buying, Convertible, Performance, SupercarsConfigure your Ferrari 488 Spider pick out every part of your perfect convertible in time for summer's warmer weather.Continue reading Ferrari 488 Spider configurator is just in time for summerFerrari 488 Spider configurator is just in time for summer originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Audi RS3 Sedan to make US debut in 2017

  11-04-2016 20:56
  
  Filed under: Rumormill, Audi, United States, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceAudi could finally be bringing a nearly 400-horsepower RS3 Sedan to the US market some time in 2017, according to a new report.Continue reading 2018 Audi RS3 Sedan to make US debut in 20172018 Audi RS3 Sedan to make US debut in 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• This is Henrik Fisker's idea of a yacht

  11-04-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Green, FiskerVeteran automobile designer Henrik Fisker has taken to the waves with this superyacht design for Italian shipyard Benetti, revealed at the Singapore Yacht Show.Continue reading This is Henrik Fisker's idea of a yachtThis is Henrik Fisker's idea of a yacht originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model X recalled for potentially unsafe rear seats

  11-04-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Tesla, SUV, ElectricA problem with the third-row seats in about 2,700 Model X EVs leads to a recall of Futuris' seats. The fix should take five weeks for everything.Continue reading Tesla Model X recalled for potentially unsafe rear seatsTesla Model X recalled for potentially unsafe rear seats originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA shuffles Dart lineup, aims for higher sales

  11-04-2016 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler is giving the slumping Dodge Dart a midyear tuneup by dropping two models, shuffling content and adjusting prices.
  
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• Audi stretches the A8L even more for one special European buyer

  11-04-2016 19:27
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Audi, Sedan, LuxuryAudi built a one-off A8L Extended for a European buyer, which has six doors and can seat six passengers.Continue reading Audi stretches the A8L even more for one special European buyerAudi stretches the A8L even more for one special European buyer originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Hennessey Venom GT Spyder is world's fastest convertible

  11-04-2016 18:44
  
  Hennessey Performance has broken the world record for the fastest production convertible car with a 265.6mph run 2016-04-11 17:35 The battle over who makes the world's fastest car has raged for years and Hennessey has staked a claim for the title with its Venom GT Coupe which managed 270.4mph in an unofficial run in 2014. Now the American company claims to have managed a less salubrious but official record for the world's fastest convertible with the Venom GT Spyder.  
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• Google patents turn signal detector for autonomous cars

  11-04-2016 17:58
  
  Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Technology, Autonomous, FutureGoogle has a patent for autonomous vehicles to detect the turn signals of other traffic on the road, which could increase driverless car safety.Continue reading Google patents turn signal detector for autonomous carsGoogle patents turn signal detector for autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW expands DriveNow car share into the US, starting in Seattle

  11-04-2016 17:42
  
  BMW is expanding its DriveNow car share service into the US, starting in Seattle under the brand name ReachNow.
  
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• Honda recalls 11,602 Accords for faulty front airbag modules

  11-04-2016 17:19
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Honda, SedanWhile carrying out the Takata airbag inflator recall, Honda discovered that certain 2004-07 Accords were fitted with South American-spec front passenger airbag modules, so it's replacing them with US-approved units.Continue reading Honda recalls 11,602 Accords for faulty front airbag modulesHonda recalls 11,602 Accords for faulty front airbag modules originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&
  
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• Webasto expands Japan roof plant

  11-04-2016 17:03
  
  Webasto is expanding its plant for roof systems in Hiroshima, Japan, with EUR5.6m (US$6.4m) ploughed into a new 5,000 square metre building.
  
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• Pierburg wins EUR85m Chinese OEM contract

  11-04-2016 17:03
  
  KSPG subsidiary, Pierburg, has secured an EUR85m (US$97m) lifetime contract from an unnamed Chinese OEM for control valves, actuators for intake manifolds, and electric switchover valves.
  
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• Constellium opens university aluminium centre

  11-04-2016 17:03
  
  Constellium has opened the University Technology Centre (UTC) at Brunel University London, a base for the design, development and prototyping of aluminium alloys and automotive structural components.
  
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• Borealis Automotive on the increasing use and re-use of carbon fibre in mass produced cars - Q&A

  11-04-2016 17:03
  Borealis AG develops solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers. Matthew Beecham spoke to Nicholas Kolesch, head of marketing for the group's automotive business about the use of carbon fibre in vehicle manufacture, recycling trends and new automotive applications for polymers.
  
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• Jay Leno goes like hell on the 2016 Ducati XDiavel S

  11-04-2016 16:35
  
  Filed under: Videos, Motorcycle, Bikes, PerformanceJay Leno takes a ride on the 2016 Ducati XDiavel S and finds that the cycle straddles the line between a comfy cruiser and a nimble sportbike.Continue reading Jay Leno goes like hell on the 2016 Ducati XDiavel SJay Leno goes like hell on the 2016 Ducati XDiavel S originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Jay Leno goes like hell in the 2016 Ducati XDiavel S

  11-04-2016 16:35
  
  Filed under: Videos, Motorcycle, Bikes, PerformanceJay Leno takes a ride on the 2016 Ducati XDiavel S and finds that the cycle straddles the line between a comfy cruiser and a nimble sportbike.Continue reading Jay Leno goes like hell in the 2016 Ducati XDiavel SJay Leno goes like hell in the 2016 Ducati XDiavel S originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla will let you spec out a Model X starting today

  11-04-2016 16:28
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, SUV, ElectricThe Tesla Model X configurator is about to go live. For everyone.Continue reading Tesla will let you spec out a Model X starting todayTesla will let you spec out a Model X starting today originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 09:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• WRC Polo R all set to be VW’s 2017 World Rally Championship entry

  11-04-2016 16:26
  
  Volkswagen has released details and a sketch of its 374bhp WRC Polo R rally car2016-04-12 08:00 Volkswagen has given us an insight into its 2017 WRC entry – the Polo R. Images show the 374bhp super-hatch in all its glory, and give a preview of what the car may look like in competition.
  The 2017 WRC Polo R has been under development since 2015, when the FIA released the latest set of regulations for WRC cars. The latest Polo R is lighter, wider, and significantly more powerful than the car
  
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• LiDAR sensors help autonomous Ford Fusions see in the dark

  11-04-2016 16:05
  
  Filed under: Green, Ford, AutonomousSome of the biggest challenges in preparing self-driving cars for the road have little to do with the vehicles themselves. Worn lane markings, shoddy roads and uneven signage standards make it harder for autonomous cars to figure out where they're headed on many American roads. Poor weather and sunlight at low-angles can also make it hard for cars to discern the path ahead.Continue reading LiDAR sensors help autonomous Ford Fusions see in the darkLiDAR sensors
  
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• Dealer sues Volkswagen over $5M diesel scandal loss

  11-04-2016 15:29
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, DieselChicagoland Volkswagen dealer owner sues automaker because of the effects of the diesel-emissions scandal.Continue reading Dealer sues Volkswagen over $5M diesel scandal lossDealer sues Volkswagen over $5M diesel scandal loss originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - Depressed Brazilian market will disrupt technological advances

  11-04-2016 14:54
  The time seems to have come: no one is sure about how long the Brazilian economy will keep getting worse before recovery starts.
  
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• Vietnam sales jump 53% in March

  11-04-2016 14:13
  
  New vehicle sales in Vietnam picked up momentum in March, with deliveries to dealers rising by close to 53% to 23,192 units from 15,206 units a year ago, according to data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association.
  
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• Honeywell teams with Juhua for refrigerant

  11-04-2016 13:27
  
  Honeywell has entered into a supply agreement with Chinese manufacturer, Juhua Group to produce Solstice yf, extending its global supply base for the mobile air conditioning refrigerant.
  
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• BMW expands capacity in Thailand, targets higher exports

  11-04-2016 13:27
  
  BMW has told local reporters it plans to considerably increase completely built up (CBU) vehicle exports from its Rayong plant in Thailand from this year.
  
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• One-off Audi A8 L Extended is 6m long with 6 doors

  11-04-2016 13:20
  
  Audi builds massive bespoke Audi A8 L with six seats and a wheelbase of over 4.2m. It'll certainly take some parking.2016-04-11 12:30 The Audi A8 L (for long wheelbase) already has plenty of room inside, but for one customer that wasn't enough - and Audi has built this huge six-door A8 L Extended for them.
  With a wheelbase of 4.22m and a total length of 6.36m, the A8 L Extended offers lots of space for all six occupants, and took Audi a whole year to develop and build. The brand says the partic
  
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• Mercedes-AMG S 63 Cabriolet 2016 review

  11-04-2016 13:14
  
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  Image 1 of 16 11 Apr, 2016 12:15pmRichard Ingram
  We see if 577bhp Mercedes-AMG S 63 Cabriolet is as good as the brilliant CoupeWe fell in love with the Mercedes S-Class Coupe when we drove it last year – its gorgeous looks, beautiful interior and powerful engines made it a first-class all-rounder in the premium coupe class.
  Now we’ve got the keys to the equally stunning drop-top version to see if chopping off the roof adds even more opulence.
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• Cummins secures US$4.5m DoE Class 6 grant

  11-04-2016 12:06
  
  Cummins has been awarded a US$4.5m grant from the US Department of Energy (DoE) to develop a Class 6 commercial plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, which it says can reduce fuel consumption by at least 50% compared to conventional models.
  
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• Voestalpine buys ATT and Sermetal

  11-04-2016 11:57
  
  Voestalpine has acquired Advanced Tooling Tek (ATT) in Shanghai and the Sermetal Group in Barcelona, to enhance its special steel production.
  
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• JLR launches InMotion to trial car sharing scheme

  11-04-2016 11:45
  
  Jaguar Land Rover's new tech start-up will also see development of new apps for transport and travel research 2016-04-11 10:40 Jaguar Land Rover has set up a new business to trial a car sharing scheme across Europe, Asia and North America. Dubbed InMotion, the technology start-up will also create apps and 'on-demand-services' to help overcome modern transport issues.
  In an effort to rival companies such as ZipCar and the growth of private hire taxi firms such as Uber, JLR will conduct "real wor
  
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• New tech to wipe £14bn off UK car insurance premiums

  11-04-2016 11:06
  
  £150m connected roads trial to go live next year. The technology and driver assistance systems will have a huge impact on insurance costs. 2016-04-11 09:52 Radar, WiFi roads and autonomous cars will be trialled in the UK by the end of 2017 as part of a £150million Government project. Unveiled by Highways England, the strategy will run until 2021, and advances in this driver assistance tech are expected to reduce car insurance premiums by more than £14billion.
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• Cardi Concept 442 gives slick new look to Aston Martin DB9

  11-04-2016 11:03
  
  This redesign of the aging British supercar is the work of Russian coachbuilder Cardi 2016-04-11 10:00 The Aston Martin DB9 may be nearing the end of its life with the new DB11 waiting in the wings, but that hasn’t stopped coachbuilder Cardi from building a bespoke concept on the underpinnings of the Gaydon-built grand tourer. Known as the Cardi Concept 442, it adds a completely new body to the DB9.
  British cars have long been an attractive option for coachbuilders – Kahn Design, fo
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover launches new mobility subsidiary

  11-04-2016 10:53
  
  Jaguar Land Rover has launched 'InMotion', a new technology business that builds apps and on-demand services to "overcome modern travel and transport challenges", it says.
  
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• Freudenberg to buy Trelleborg Vibracoustic 50% stake

  11-04-2016 10:53
  
  Freudenberg Group has reached an agreement with its joint venture partner Trelleborg, to acquire its 50% shareholding in the joint venture company, Vibracoustic.
  
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• BASF teams with IAC for natural fibre roof

  11-04-2016 10:20
  
  BASF has cooperated with International Automotive Components (IAC) to develop a roof frame for cars made entirely of natural fibre.
  
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• Nissan's ambitious global SUV plans

  11-04-2016 10:20
  Nissan has big plans to expand its SUV line-up into the 2020s, building on its major successes with the Qashqai and Juke. And the first additional model will be revealed in just a few weeks' time in a segment many see as the potential next big sweet spot in certain key markets.
  
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• Mazda 3 Sport Black 2016 review

  11-04-2016 09:54
  
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  Image 1 of 13 11 Apr, 2016 9:00amLawrence Allan
  Limited-edition Mazda 3 Sport Black hatch is packed with kit, but how does it drive?Mazda has increased the desirability of its small hatchback range with a couple of Sport Black limited editions. We've already tried the new trim on the Mazda 2 supermini, and now the same treatment has been applied to the larger 3 family hatch.
  • Mazda 2 Sport Black review
  Given that the 3 is aimed at a more mature market than the 2, there’
  
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• Toyota's climbable billboard creates buzz for RAV4 Hybrid

  11-04-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. and adagency Saatchi and Saatchi were dreaming up an outdoor ad campaign to introduce the RAV4 Hybrid to the world, they were determined to take some risks.
  
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• Mercedes pickup will arrive at Paris auto show this fall

  11-04-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz will preview its upcoming pickup, likely badged the X class, this fall at the Paris auto show, says British magazine Auto Express.
  
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• Expert says leasing is higher but also smarter

  11-04-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When leasing peaked in 1999 at 26 percent of new-car sales, it severely damaged residual values. Leasing is back to that level and beyond, but this time, it's smarter.
  
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• Digital Honda ads make it personal

  11-04-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In online video campaigns, simply repurposing a TV spot for the digital audience can be an inefficient exercise when trying to influence potential buyers.
  
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• Lamborghini Miura, Porsche 911 highlight Techno Classica

  11-04-2016 02:07
  
  Filed under: Misc. Auto Shows, Lamborghini, Porsche, ClassicsThe restoration departments at both Lamborghini and Porsche showcased their latest projects in various states of repair at the Techno Classica show this weekend in Germany.Continue reading Lamborghini Miura, Porsche 911 highlight Techno ClassicaLamborghini Miura, Porsche 911 highlight Techno Classica originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&n
  
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• Reviewing Share Performance for : Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE:DLPH) - WallStreet.org

  11-04-2016 02:01 via wallstreet.org
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  Reviewing Share Performance for : Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE:DLPH)
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  In the last month, Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE:DLPH) shares have moved up. The stock has gained 3.59% over the past month. Focusing in on the past five trading days, shares have moved -2.85%. Since the start of the calendar year, the stock has ...
  Broker Outlook For The Week Ahead Delphi Automotive Plc (NYSE:DLPH)Share Trading News
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• Awesome 1956 Ford F-100 restored by students for good cause

  11-04-2016 00:10
  
  Filed under: Ford, Auto Repair, ClassicsA group of students bought an unfinished project truck for their automotive technology class to work on, and the '56 Ford F100 is now ready.Continue reading Awesome 1956 Ford F-100 restored by students for good causeAwesome 1956 Ford F-100 restored by students for good cause originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 10 Apr 2016 17:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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