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• Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe priced at $66,445

  29-04-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under: Chevrolet, Coupe, PerformanceThe new Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport hits a sweet spot on the performance spectrum. The Convertible is $70,445.Continue reading Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe priced at $66,445Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe priced at $66,445 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• You can buy a Ford F-150 with 600 hp and a warranty

  29-04-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under: Ford, Truck, Performance, SpecialtyMore power and less suspension than a Raptor, and it's available now.Continue reading You can buy a Ford F-150 with 600 hp and a warrantyYou can buy a Ford F-150 with 600 hp and a warranty originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• In Michigan, car hackers could face life imprisonment

  29-04-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Ownership, Jeep, TechnologyCar hackers may not want to mess with vehicles in and around the Motor City. A pair of Michigan lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would punish anyone who infiltrates a vehicle's electronic systems with penalties as harsh as life imprisonment.Continue reading In Michigan, car hackers could face life imprisonmentIn Michigan, car hackers could face life imprisonment originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:01
  
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• Ito named CEO of Denso International America

  29-04-2016 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kenichiro Ito has been named CEO of Denso International America as part of several top management changes at the Japanese auto parts supplier, the company said in a press release.
  
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• Like-new McLaren F1 for sale with just 2,800 miles

  29-04-2016 21:52
  
  Filed under: McLaren, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceMcLaren is selling a rare, beautifully maintained, low-mileage example of the legendary F1 hypercar. Call your accountant now, oligarchs.Continue reading Like-new McLaren F1 for sale with just 2,800 milesLike-new McLaren F1 for sale with just 2,800 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan will recall 3.53 million vehicles because airbags may not deploy

  29-04-2016 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan said it is recalling 3.53 million vehicles worldwide because passenger-side airbags may not work properly because vehicle sensors may malfunction.
  
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• Uber affirms tipping drivers 'is not expected or required'

  29-04-2016 20:59
  
  Filed under: Transportation Alternatives, DrivingUber clarified that tipping isn't expected or required, citing a hassle-free experience as to why it doesn't give riders the option to add a tip to their fares.Continue reading Uber affirms tipping drivers 'is not expected or required'Uber affirms tipping drivers 'is not expected or required' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA offers DIY Siri Eyes Free software update

  29-04-2016 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler released a free software package that allows owners of certain 2013-15 vehicles equipped with its Uconnect infotainment system to integrate the Apple iPhone's Siri Eyes Free feature.
  
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• Ford Mustang Mach 1 spotted with serious-looking aero

  29-04-2016 20:20
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Ford, Coupe, PerformanceWe're hoping this package brings some more power in addition to the visual changes.Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach 1 spotted with serious-looking aeroFord Mustang Mach 1 spotted with serious-looking aero originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo: Tesla's Autopilot is just a 'wannabe'

  29-04-2016 19:57
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, Volvo, Technology, Autonomous, Electric, FutureThere is a key difference between Tesla and Volvo autopilots, says Trent Victor, senior technical leader of crash avoidance at Volvo.Continue reading Volvo: Tesla's Autopilot is just a 'wannabe'Volvo: Tesla's Autopilot is just a 'wannabe' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler appoints Deloitte to aid diesel engine probe

  29-04-2016 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daimler appointed investigators from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu to help gather documents and e-mails on its diesel-engine emissions as part of a probe requested by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  
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• Renault board maintains Ghosn's 2015 pay despite shareholder revolt

  29-04-2016 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Renault's board stuck by its decision to pay Carlos Ghosn $8.2 million for 2015 in defiance of a non-binding shareholder vote against the CEO's compensation package on Friday.
  
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• 2017 Maserati Levante First Drive

  29-04-2016 18:51
  
  Filed under: Maserati, First Drives, Crossover, Luxury, PerformanceWe take Maserati's first crossover off-road so you don't have to.Continue reading 2017 Maserati Levante First Drive2017 Maserati Levante First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Fiat 124 Spider priced below most Miatas

  29-04-2016 18:48
  
  Filed under: Fiat, Mazda, Convertible, PerformanceOnly the base MX-5 undercuts the Fiat roadster's base price.Continue reading 2017 Fiat 124 Spider priced below most Miatas2017 Fiat 124 Spider priced below most Miatas originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:48:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• MINI JCW Convertible 2016 review

  29-04-2016 18:45
  
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  The hottest open-topped MINI is a little costly but for small car thrills on a sunny day it's hard to beatMINI has already impressed us with its Cooper S Convertible, but now the even hotter John Cooper Works model has joined the drop-top range.
  There’s no mistaking it, thanks to the larger air intakes and gills on the front bumper, plus unique alloy wheels, giving it a pumped-up look. The red highlights on the bodywork and JCW badges hint at
  
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• AutoNation resumes ties with TrueCar after 2015 split

  29-04-2016 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AutoNation will begin using TrueCar again at 55 of its dealerships starting Saturday in what the retailer is describing as a test. The resumption of ties will reverse AutoNation's acrimonious breakup with TrueCar last July.
  
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• Mercedes GLE 350d 2016 review

  29-04-2016 18:41
  
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  Image 1 of 15 29 Apr, 2016 5:45pmJames Batchelor
  Does refresh give the big, bold Mercedes GLE SUV a new lease of life? We find outFew car makers know how to make money from SUVs as well as Mercedes does. The German giant has been selling a range of fashionable models for years, and – as the recent New York Motor Show demonstrated – it’s working hard on filling the newest niche of them all; the coupe-SUV. We saw the GLC Coupe in the States, and drove the sleek GLE
  
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• There's a bit of the Chevy Volt hidden in the Malibu Hybrid

  29-04-2016 18:36
  
  Filed under: Green, Chevrolet, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Electric, HybridUnder the hood, the Chevy Volt and the new Malibu Hybrid are remarkably similar. And the Malibu's emphasis on electric drive comes from the Volt, too.Continue reading There's a bit of the Chevy Volt hidden in the Malibu HybridThere's a bit of the Chevy Volt hidden in the Malibu Hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |
  
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• Driverless cars could save lives, kill businesses

  29-04-2016 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The automotive and tech companies pursuing the driverless car share a utopian belief: Autonomous vehicles will benefit society, eventually saving most of the nearly 33,000 people killed each year in road accidents in America alone.
  
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• Hyundai Elantra Sport likely to get 201 hp, optional manual

  29-04-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under: Hyundai, South Korea, Sedan, PerformanceThe Korean-market Avante Sport gives us a good preview of the sporty compact sedan we'll get.Continue reading Hyundai Elantra Sport likely to get 201 hp, optional manualHyundai Elantra Sport likely to get 201 hp, optional manual originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Citroen E-Elysee is a 155-mile EV for China

  29-04-2016 17:28
  
  Filed under: Green, Beijing Motor Show, Citroen, Green Automakers, China, Sedan, ElectricDongfeng Citroën has plans to penetrate China's growing EV market with the Citroën E-Elysée.Continue reading Citroen E-Elysee is a 155-mile EV for ChinaCitroen E-Elysee is a 155-mile EV for China originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Saudi Arabia looks beyond oil, easy profits

  29-04-2016 17:08
  
  Filed under: Green, Fuel Efficiency, Middle EastA new plan called Vision 2030 includes selling a portion of the state-owned oil company Aramco.Continue reading Saudi Arabia looks beyond oil, easy profitsSaudi Arabia looks beyond oil, easy profits originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:08:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• See the BMW 3 Series morph through history in this animation

  29-04-2016 16:35
  
  Filed under: Etc., Videos, BMW, Automotive History, Classics, RacingThis neat 90-second animation mixes base models with some 3er racing history.Continue reading See the BMW 3 Series morph through history in this animationSee the BMW 3 Series morph through history in this animation originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Vauxhall Mokka review

  29-04-2016 16:32
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide to the Vauxhall Mokka covering the Mokka Mk1 (2012-date)When Nissan revealed its Juke in 2010, it changed the market. Until then, there had been no such thing as a supermini-SUV; the smallest rugged cars were in the class above.
  But with new car buyers downsizing and the SUV becoming ever more popular, smaller road-biased off-roaders made a lot of sense. And rivals soon jumped on the bandwagon, with the
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors has cash to weather scandal, but brand reputation hurt again

  29-04-2016 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mitsubishi Motors' market value and Japanese orders have halved since it admitted last week to rigging fuel economy tests, but with more than $4 billion in cash and low debt, the automaker should contain the potential damages.
  
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• 2017 Honda Ridgeline boosts fuel economy by 5 mpg

  29-04-2016 16:05
  
  Filed under: Green, Honda, Fuel Efficiency, TruckThe EPA figures make the truck the most efficient midsizer with a gas V6.Continue reading 2017 Honda Ridgeline boosts fuel economy by 5 mpg2017 Honda Ridgeline boosts fuel economy by 5 mpg originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• PCP finance vs used? The modern car buying puzzle

  29-04-2016 15:30
  
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  Personal Contract Purchasing is more popular than ever, but we show which used cars you can buy with a year's worth of PCP payments Richard Dredge There was a time when we'd buy our cars on hire purchase or with a bank loan, and once it was paid for, we would probably start the process all over again. But nowadays, thanks to the rise of the Personal Contract Purchase plan (PCP), we don't even wait until we've paid for our car - we just hand it back after three years (or even l
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - Diesel developments

  29-04-2016 14:58
  News from Ford of Europe of a brand-new, Euro VI-compliant diesel engine line drew most eyeballs of all just-auto stories this week. No surprise there, of course; diesel is, ahem, in the news a lot at the moment and also the European vehicle owners' fuel of majority choice, mostly because (a) fuel economy is better and diesel is cheaper than petrol in some markets and (b) CO2 emissions usually are lower than the equivalent petrol engines (though the gap is closing) and initial purchase and annua
  
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• Mitsubishi orders plunge in crisis

  29-04-2016 14:48
  
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has revealed that orders for its vehicles in Japan have plunged following its admission that it has committed fuel-economy testing fraud in Japan.
  
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• ZF forms e-mobility unit with China focus

  29-04-2016 14:04
  
  ZF says it is bundling activities which will shape the future of e-mobility into its new 'E-Mobility Division' which will be focused on market opportunities in China.
  
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• Global Automotive Consultant Jacob George of J.D. Power Details Automotive Quality Requirements of the Chinese ... - Marketwired (press release)

  29-04-2016 13:46
  
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  Global Automotive Consultant Jacob George of J.D. Power Details Automotive Quality Requirements of the Chinese ...
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  TROY, MI--(Marketwired - April 29, 2016) - In the recently released On Demand Seminar, "Automotive Quality Requirements of the Chinese Consumer", Jacob George, Vice President and General Manager of Global Automotive Consulting Services for J.D. ...and more »
  
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• 2016 Kiheung International Track Day - Korea | Aston Martin - Motorsport.com

  29-04-2016 13:38
  
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  2016 Kiheung International Track Day - Korea | Aston Martin
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  The Aston Martin range is as primed for the track as it is the road. 60 guests recently joined us at Inje Speedium Circuit in Korea for a truly spectacular Kiheung International Track driving event. The two-day programme allowed drivers to experience ...
  
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• BMW i3 range to be increased to 195 miles with July updates

  29-04-2016 13:22
  
  The BMW i3 will get a range increase of between 80 and 100 miles, while DC fast-charging will now come as standard 2016-05-01 23:01 The BMW i3 will get a hefty increase in range from July, when the all-electric and range-extender city car will be offered with an improved battery as standard.
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  The new higher-density battery raises the range of the pure-electric i3 - now labelled i3 94Ah - from ‘between 80 and 100 miles’ to 195 miles, althoug
  
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• Will Delphi Automotive's (DLPH) Earnings Surprise in Q1? - Zacks.com

  29-04-2016 13:16
  
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  Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH - Analyst Report) is set to report first-quarter 2016 results on May 4. In the last quarter, the company had delivered a positive earnings surprise of 1.46%. Delphi Automotive beat earnings estimates in three of the trailing ...
  Delphi Automotive Plc (DLPH) Falls 2.64% for April 28Equities.com
  Rockefeller Financial Services Inc Increased Delphi Automotive Plc (NYSE:DLPH) b
  
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• Denso reveals year-end revenue up 5% to US$40.2bn

  29-04-2016 12:31
  
  Denso has posted year-end consolidated revenue up 5% to US$40.2bn, while consolidated operating profit fell 4.7% to US$2.8bn.
  
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• Automotive troubleshooter LSI turns a dilemma into opportunity and strengthens Morrow County presence - Columbus Business First

  29-04-2016 12:21
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  Automotive troubleshooter LSI turns a dilemma into opportunity and strengthens Morrow County presence
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  Focus on your strengths is common advice given in the business world, and for Chris Gabrelcik that meant turning a background in science and product development into a successful company. “'Powered by science' is our tagline, and it's what we love doing.
  
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• Jumpstart Automotive Group Wins 2 Communicator Awards of Distinction for Online Advertising and Marketing - Marketwired (press release)

  29-04-2016 12:14
  
  Jumpstart Automotive Group Wins 2 Communicator Awards of Distinction for Online Advertising and Marketing
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  SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 29, 2016) - The Annual Communicator Awards, which is judged and overseen by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), has recognized expert automotive marketing and advertising company Jumpstart ...and more »
  
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• Lear Q1 net income sharply up from US$147 to US$248

  29-04-2016 11:58
  
  Lear has reported first quarter net income soaring from US$147m to US$248m, with sales up US$200m to US$4.7bn.
  
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• Ford to idle top-selling truck's plant for a week to fix body/paint holdups

  29-04-2016 11:53
  Ford Motor, which announced record quarterly profits on Thursday (29 April), said last night it was idling its F-150 pickup factory near Kansas City for a week in May to rectify a problem preventing the plant from reaching production targets.
  
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• Mitsubishi says US vehicles unaffected by fuel economy "irregularities"

  29-04-2016 11:40
  
  Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) last night (29 April) said vehicles sold in the United States were not impacted by the fuel consumption testing data irregularities the automaker has admitted to over the past two weeks.
  
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• Goodyear records Q1 net income down 18% to US$184m

  29-04-2016 11:40
  
  Goodyear has unveiled first quarter net income down 18% to US$184m and sales down US$0.4bn to US$3.7bn, largely due to unfavourable foreign currency translation of US$141m and the deconsolidation of the company's subsidiary in Venezuela
  
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• "A reunified Korea would be in the top three global car-producing nations"

  29-04-2016 11:17
  
  Mike Rutherford's looking into the relationship between the Koreas... and found that in car manufacturing, they get along surprisingly well 2016-05-01 12:00 Enjoyed a quiet if surreal drive north the other evening. Although I was on a modern, multi-lane highway, my sat-nav advised that there'd soon be nothing - no road, lane, track or path - to take. Then the street lighting ceased, replaced by darkness. Next my headlamps found banks of U-turn signs and razor wire. After a long, long drive I'd
  
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• ILM Automotive Leather Supply Chain Conference 2016 - International Leather Maker

  29-04-2016 11:14
  ILM Automotive Leather Supply Chain Conference 2016
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  International Leather Maker (ILM) is pleased to announce that it will host another ILM Automotive Leather Supply Chain conference taking place for the first time this year in Europe. Following the success of previous events, the next half-day ...
  
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• Jaguar F-Pace 2.0d R-Sport review

  29-04-2016 11:08
  
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  We get a first taste of the Jaguar F-Pace 2.0-litre diesel on UK roads in R-Sport guiseWe’ve already driven the Jaguar F-Pace in what will be best-selling 2.0-litre diesel form, and were impressed by the blend of performance, upmarket appeal and comfort. But it’s here on UK roads where it matters most, and now we’ve been given our first taste of the potentially game-changing car for Jaguar on British tarmac. 
  In mid-range R-
  
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• Jaguar F-Pace review - pictures

  29-04-2016 11:00
  Pictures of the 2020 facelifted Jaguar F-Pace
  
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• GM injects US$789m into Tennessee engine programme

  29-04-2016 10:59
  
  General Motors is to plough US$788.7m into a new engine programme, as well as projects to modernise vehicle operations at its Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant, creating 792 jobs and retaining 16 posts.
  
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• Edmunds calls April US light vehicle sales at 1.5m

  29-04-2016 10:59
  
  Edmunds.com has forecast 1,514,855 new cars and trucks will be sold in the US in April for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.5m.The projected sales would be a 4.8% decrease from March 2016 but a 4.3% increase from April 2015.
  
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• Aston Martin DB11 prototype review

  29-04-2016 10:53
  
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  We blast-off in the new Aston Martin DB11, and find out if turbocharging the DB9 replacement has added to its appealIt’s not often that we get to drive cars as important as this as early in their development process. But for one rather memorable afternoon, Aston Martin threw us the keys to its new DB11, months before it’s due to hit showrooms.
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• Retailers need to see service as the hot money spot this year

  29-04-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dealers are -- or should be -- preparing to take any sales slowdown in stride, by beefing up their service and parts operations.
  
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• Inside Google's quest to shape the rules of the driverless road

  29-04-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google is mounting a lobbying and public-relations campaign across America to win acceptance for autonomous vehicles and to shape the rules of the driverless road.
  
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