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• Some days, it's nice to be a Mitsubishi dealer

  28-04-2016 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facing a scandal over emissions violations, how did Mitsubishi quickly provide the kind of clarity and closure that Volkswagen dealers still yearn for?
  
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• Supplier Tower International cancels plan to sell European unit

  28-04-2016 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tower International, which makes heavy metal components and assemblies for cars and trucks, said today it will not sell its European division, citing the industry's growth in the region.
  
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• GM China sees strong growth for luxury models and EVs

  28-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chinese consumers' continued preference for luxury brands could help make that country Cadillac's largest global market in the next five to 10 years, the head of General Motors China said today.
  
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• Mich. bills would make hacking electronic vehicle systems a felony, with life in prison

  28-04-2016 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hacking into an electronic vehicle system would have serious consequences under bills introduced today in the Michigan Senate: life in prison for the offender.
  
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• Visteon reports drop in Q1 net income but gross margin rises

  28-04-2016 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Visteon, the former Ford parts unit that supplies various automotive electronics, on Thursday reported net income of $19 million on revenue of $802 million.
  
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• High school automotive programs revved up by tool donation - Calgary Herald

  28-04-2016 22:27 via calgaryherald.com
  
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  High school automotive programs revved up by tool donation
  Calgary Herald
  Saint Francis High School students unload new tools in their automotive class on April 28, 2016. The 78 member dealers of the Calgary Motor Dealers Association provided $100,000 for the purchase of tools and supplies for 13 public and separate high ...and more »
  
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• Minivans could be key to Google-FCA self-driving partnership

  28-04-2016 22:26
  
  Filed under: Chrysler, Technology, Minivan/Van, AutonomousExecutives from Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have held discussions about creating a technical partnership, the purpose of which would be to further development of self-driving vehicles, according to multiple reports. The two companies might make ideal partners.Continue reading Minivans could be key to Google-FCA self-driving partnershipMinivans could be key to Google-FCA self-driving partnership originally appeared on Autoblog on
  
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• Ford will shut one F-150 line for a week over mechanical issues

  28-04-2016 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford is idling its F-150 assembly line in Missouri for one week in May to address mechanical issues that had been hindering the plant's output. The temporary shutdown comes as F-series inventory reaches its highest level in nearly a decade.
  
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• Denso's fiscal-year net falls 5.8%; Aisin Seiki's climbs 14%

  28-04-2016 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Denso's net income fell 5.8 percent in the fiscal year which ended March 31, even as revenue rose 5 percent, the parts supplier said. Separately, Aisin Seiki said its net rose 14 percent as revenue rose 9.4 percent.
  
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• Government Regulations and Vehicle Emission Control in the Automotive Segment Predicted to Drive the Global ... - Business Wire (press release)

  28-04-2016 22:00 via businesswire.com
  
  Government Regulations and Vehicle Emission Control in the Automotive Segment Predicted to Drive the Global ...
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  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research study released by Technavio, the global temperature sensor market is expected to reach over USD 125 billion by 2020. Global temperature sensor market expected to reach over USD 125 billion ...
  Global Occupancy Sensor Market 2016-2020 - Increased adoption in automotive production, video surveil
  
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• How to advertise your car with a great classified car ad

  28-04-2016 21:57
  
  Get the best price for your car and sell it quickly in the classifieds, with our guide to writing a great ad 2016-04-29 16:00 When you’re searching for your next car, there are few things more frustrating than a terrible classified ad. So if you want to attract the most potential buyers, it makes sense to get your ad just right. Follow our tips to crafting the perfect classified sales pitch, and you’ll have the best chance of standing out in the crowd.
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• Automotive Composites Market Forecast 2015-2025 : Leading Companies Striving for Light-Weighting, Fuel Efficiency ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  28-04-2016 21:54 via prnewswire.com
  
  Automotive Composites Market Forecast 2015-2025 : Leading Companies Striving for Light-Weighting, Fuel Efficiency ...
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  In 2015 the market for automotive composites is progressing strongly, boosted by increasingly advanced production techniques which are facilitating higher volume production of composite materials. The success of composite-rich models such as the BMW i3 ...and more »
  
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• Mitsubishi North America distances itself from mileage scandal

  28-04-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Mitsubishi, Fuel Efficiency, United StatesAfter checking and re-checking its data, Mitsubishi North America announces that US market cars are cleared of any mpg-related wrongdoing.Continue reading Mitsubishi North America distances itself from mileage scandalMitsubishi North America distances itself from mileage scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&
  
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• Automotive Firsts: The First Production Cars with Turbocharging, Navigation, Heated Seats, and More - Car and Driver

  28-04-2016 21:26 via caranddriver.com
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  Automotive Firsts: The First Production Cars with Turbocharging, Navigation, Heated Seats, and More
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  First. We all know what it means. What we often don't agree about is who can rightfully claim to be first. In the auto business, being first to innovate a new and desirable feature has competitive advantage—or not. It's possible to be too early, to ...and more »
  
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• Vin Diesel is in Havana, Cuba, filming Fast 8

  28-04-2016 21:15
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Etc., TV/MoviesVin Diesel and Fast 8 director F. Gary Gray are in Havana, Cuba filming the latest installment in the long-running action series.Continue reading Vin Diesel is in Havana, Cuba, filming Fast 8Vin Diesel is in Havana, Cuba, filming Fast 8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA-Google talks? Marchionne may have dropped a hint

  28-04-2016 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Did Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne tip his hand at ongoing talks with Google earlier this week? During a call with analysts Tuesday as FCA delivered first-quarter results, Marchionne was asked about potential partnerships with nonautomotive...
  
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• This map reveals the cleanest vehicles based on location

  28-04-2016 20:28
  
  Filed under: Green, Chevrolet, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Emissions, Green Driving, Electric, HybridLooking to lower your carbon footprint? This map will tell you which car to drive.Continue reading This map reveals the cleanest vehicles based on locationThis map reveals the cleanest vehicles based on location originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Gen Y more likely than older drivers to trust self-driving tech, study finds

  28-04-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  More than half of those born after 1976 say they trust autonomous tech, compared with 41 percent in Generation X, 23 percent of baby boomers and 18 percent of the pre-boomer generation, J.D. Power's annual U.S. Tech Choice Study found.
  
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• Forza Motorsport 6: Apex open beta coming May 5

  28-04-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under: Toys/GamesWindows 10 PC racers will get their first taste of Forza Motorsport 6 in its most extreme form. The new Apex title goes into open beta one week from today.Continue reading Forza Motorsport 6: Apex open beta coming May 5Forza Motorsport 6: Apex open beta coming May 5 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• How to Increase Automotive Plastics Recycling - Environmental Leader

  28-04-2016 19:56 via environmentalleader.com
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  How to Increase Automotive Plastics Recycling
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  Automotive recyclers have focused on recycling some car parts — steel parts, for example — for decades. Today, 95 percent of vehicles are recycled at the end of their practical life. The recycling of plastic automotive parts, however, is still in its ...and more »
  
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• Ford plans EV to compete with Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model 3, Fields confirms

  28-04-2016 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford is developing an electric vehicle that would be competitive with the Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model 3, CEO Mark Fields said.
  
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• Toyota 'Mirai C,' a smaller, cheaper FCEV, could debut in 2019

  28-04-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: Green, Rumormill, Toyota, Japan, HydrogenToyota will reportedly broaden the Mirai lineup with a smaller, cheaper model for Japan, and it will launch in 2019 just before the Tokyo Olympics. The launch would be the perfect time to take advantage of the country's hydrogen push.Continue reading Toyota 'Mirai C,' a smaller, cheaper FCEV, could debut in 2019Toyota 'Mirai C,' a smaller, cheaper FCEV, could debut in 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:30:00 EST.Pleas
  
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• DriveItNow Tops 4 Billion Online Payment Quotes; Leads the Automotive Digital Retailing Technology Space - Business Wire (press release)

  28-04-2016 19:14 via businesswire.com
  
  DriveItNow Tops 4 Billion Online Payment Quotes; Leads the Automotive Digital Retailing Technology Space
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  CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DriveItNow, the leader in online pre-qualified monthly payment marketing technology, announced it has reached the milestone of over 4 billion monthly payments quoted to online car shoppers since the service launched in ...and more »
  
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• Rattlesnake Electric Sport Karts | Translogic 199

  28-04-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Translogic, Videos, Alternative Fuels, Driving, Technology, Electric, RacingRacing enthusiasts know go karts are much more than a toy. Karting serves as the entry to open-wheel racing, and go karts have helped countless drivers get their start. But these aren't just any karts. Richard Hilleman and his Rattlesnake Electric Sports race team are helping to pioneering electric karting.Continue reading Rattlesnake Electric Sport Karts | Translogic 199Rattlesnake Electric Sport Kar
  
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• BorgWarner Q1 adjusted earnings rise 5%

  28-04-2016 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Turbocharger and emissions systems supplier BorgWarner said today its first-quarter adjusted earnings rose on higher sales, even as one-time costs dragged down its net income.
  
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• Visteon records Q1 net income of US$19m

  28-04-2016 18:13
  
  Visteon has posted first-quarter results, reporting net income of US$19m and sales of US$802m, while adjusted EBITDA was US$89m compared with US$78m in the same period last year.
  
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• Gestamp net profit up 28.5% in 2015

  28-04-2016 18:13
  
  Gestamp says its net profit increased by 28.5% to EUR161.5m in 2015. Operating profit was up by 18.6% to EUR400m and turnover was up 12.4% to EUR7bn.
  
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• Celebrating Ferruccio Lamborghini's 100th birthday

  28-04-2016 18:04
  
  Filed under: Read This, Lamborghini, Coupe, Classics, Luxury, Performance, Racing, Specialty, SupercarsHemmings celebrates the 100th birthday of Ferruccio Lamborghini with an in-depth profile of the man behind the raging bull-badged supercar company.Continue reading Celebrating Ferruccio Lamborghini's 100th birthdayCelebrating Ferruccio Lamborghini's 100th birthday originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 11:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email t
  
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• BMW builds awesome M4 GTS safety car and racing wheelchair

  28-04-2016 18:04
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, BMW, RacingBMW is hitting the track with two very different kind of wheeled machines: an M4 GTS converted to safety-car duty for DTM, and a wheelchair for the US paralympics team.Continue reading BMW builds awesome M4 GTS safety car and racing wheelchairBMW builds awesome M4 GTS safety car and racing wheelchair originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Karma Automotive Ready For Liftoff … Again - CleanTechnica

  28-04-2016 17:53 via cleantechnica.com
  
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  Karma Automotive Ready For Liftoff … Again
  CleanTechnica
  Thanks for your interest in the new Karma Automotive, and thanks for your patience. We wanted to wait until we had news we could share, and now is the time! Construction on our plant in Southern California is nearing completion: The paint shop is ...
  
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• Volkswagen's new engine packs a variable geometry turbo

  28-04-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under: Green, Volkswagen, Fuel Efficiency, TechnologyVolkswagen's new EA211 TSI Evo uses the Miller cycle, variable turbine geometry, and cylinder deactivation to maximize efficiency and torque in a small package.Continue reading Volkswagen's new engine packs a variable geometry turboVolkswagen's new engine packs a variable geometry turbo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comme
  
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• Auto industry must do more to close gender gap in leadership roles, report finds

  28-04-2016 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The auto industry must do more if it wants to close the gender gap in its leadership positions, a report released today found. The survey was conducted by EY, a consulting firm.
  
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• BorgWarner unveils Q1 net sales up 14.3% to US$2.3bn

  28-04-2016 17:22
  
  BorgWarner has recorded Q1 net sales of US$2.3bn, up 14.3%, with operating income of US$264m
  
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• This solar town in Florida welcomes autonomous cars

  28-04-2016 17:21
  
  Filed under: Etc., Green, Videos, Green Culture, Transportation Alternatives, United States, Autonomous, Electric, SolarBabcock Ranch, Florida is being developed from the ground up with sustainability in mind.Continue reading This solar town in Florida welcomes autonomous carsThis solar town in Florida welcomes autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• The Biggest Automotive Archive In The World Is Full Of Race Cars - Jalopnik

  28-04-2016 17:12 via jalopnik.com
  
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  The Biggest Automotive Archive In The World Is Full Of Race Cars
  Jalopnik
  If you like old Porsches and the history of the 20th century, try to become friends with a chap called Dieter Landenberger. You can also ask him about the Porsche Museum's latest project, the restoration of the 1980 Porsche 924 GTP Le Mans racer.and more »
  
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• SoCal car culture bids farewell to an LA motoring landmark

  28-04-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under: Videos, PorscheIt had a good run, but after 84 years, LA's iconic 6th Street Bridge is being torn down and replaced with a new structure. Magnus Walker gathered members of Southern California's legendary car culture to say goodbye.Continue reading SoCal car culture bids farewell to an LA motoring landmarkSoCal car culture bids farewell to an LA motoring landmark originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&nb
  
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• China's GAC looks to Fiat Chrysler to help enter U.S.

  28-04-2016 16:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  China's Guangzhou Automobile Group, whose partnership with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles enables the Italian-American automaker to manufacture in China, wants Fiat Chrysler to return the favor by helping it launch U.S. sales.
  
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• Ford rakes in record $2.5b profit during Q1 of 2016

  28-04-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Ford, LincolnFord posted record profits in the first quarter of 2016, the company announced Thursday. Chief financial officer Bob Shanks said Ford enjoyed its best quarterly performance in history, generating operating profits of $3.8 biliion and a record profit margin of 9.8 percent.Continue reading Ford rakes in record $2.5b profit during Q1 of 2016Ford rakes in record $2.5b profit during Q1 of 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:30:00
  
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• Question of the Day: Coolest factory-supercharged car?

  28-04-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under: Etc., Automotive History, Classics, PerformanceSuperchargers have been available on production cars going back to the 1920s. Which one is coolest?Continue reading Question of the Day: Coolest factory-supercharged car?Question of the Day: Coolest factory-supercharged car? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Auto Stock Roundup: General Motors, Penske Automotive, Lear Corp Earnings Beat - Zacks.com

  28-04-2016 15:57 via zacks.com
  
  Auto Stock Roundup: General Motors, Penske Automotive, Lear Corp Earnings Beat
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  The first-quarter earnings season is turning out to be favorable for the auto sector with most companies beating on earnings. General Motors Company (GM - Analyst Report), Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG - Analyst Report) and Lear Corp.and more »
  
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• Watch an Amazon Echo-hacked Tesla drive out of the garage

  28-04-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Green, Videos, Tesla, Emerging Technologies, Gadgets, Infotainment, Technology, Autonomous, ElectricA voice-controlled Tesla Model S negotiates the closed garage door by itself thanks to an Amazon Echo hack.Continue reading Watch an Amazon Echo-hacked Tesla drive out of the garageWatch an Amazon Echo-hacked Tesla drive out of the garage originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this
  
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• Lotus Elise Cup 250 2016 review

  28-04-2016 15:32
  
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  Lotus Elise Cup 250 is the fastest-ever production Elise and it's thrilling to drive – but very expensiveThe Lotus Elise Cup 250 is the fastest roadgoing Elise ever made. The 250 in its name doesn’t refer to its power output (243bhp at 7,200rpm), but instead to its torque figure. This particular Elise has a whopping 250Nm of twisting action, available between 3,500-5,000rpm.
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• Watch MotorWeek review the last great air-cooled Porsche 911

  28-04-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under: Videos, Porsche, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceAs air-cooled Porsche prices spike, MotorWeek shows the joy of owning one by remembering the 1996 911 Targa.Continue reading Watch MotorWeek review the last great air-cooled Porsche 911Watch MotorWeek review the last great air-cooled Porsche 911 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• TI Tops Estimates on Automotive IC Strength - EE Times

  28-04-2016 15:03 via eetimes.com
  
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  TI Tops Estimates on Automotive IC Strength
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  SAN FRANCISCO—Buoyed by strong sales of automotive chips and improved sales of devices for communications and industrial equipment, Texas Instruments Inc. Wednesday (April 27) reported higher than expected first quarter sales and profit and ...and more »
  
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• Roof racks burned extra 100m gallons of fuel last year in US

  28-04-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Emissions, Fuel Efficiency, United StatesRoof racks waste increasing amounts of fuel through aerodynamic drag, but better design - and government policy - would help save gas.Continue reading Roof racks burned extra 100m gallons of fuel last year in USRoof racks burned extra 100m gallons of fuel last year in US originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 08:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• SPE® announces dates for Automotive Innovation Awards Gala. - ThomasNet News (press release) (blog)

  28-04-2016 14:49 via news.thomasnet.com
  SPE® announces dates for Automotive Innovation Awards Gala.
  ThomasNet News (press release) (blog)
  April 28, 2016 - SPE's Automotive Division will hold 46th annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala on Nov 9, 2016 at Burton Manor in Livonia, MI, where winning part nominations and teams that developed them will be honored. During competition phase ...
  
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• Ford books record Q1 pre-tax profit

  28-04-2016 14:16
  Ford Motor Company on Thursday (28 April) announced a record quarterly pre-tax profit of US$3.8bn for the first quarter of 2016, up $2.1bn; net income up 113% to $2.5bn, up $1.3bn and after-tax earnings per share of $0.68, excluding special items, up $0.39 year on year. Automotive operating-related cash flow of $2.7bn was also a first quarter record.
  
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• Ford profits soar on F-150 sales, Europe rebound

  28-04-2016 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford today posted the highest quarterly pretax profit in its 113-year history and its best-ever results in North America, driven by higher sales of the redesigned F-150 and a retooled lineup of SUVs.
  
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• Peter Lake to head booming ZF Asia-Pacific

  28-04-2016 12:37
  
  ZF board member, Peter Lake is to assume responsibility for Asia-Pacific, which has seen sales double in the region from around EUR3bn (US$3.4bn) to EUR6.4bn.
  
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• German government incentivises electric car sales

  28-04-2016 12:37
  
  The German government has reached a deal with carmakers to jointly spend EUR1.2bn (US$1.4bn) on incentives to boost electric car sales.
  
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