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• BRIEF-Automotive Properties REIT Q1 FFO per unit $0.279 - Reuters

  12-05-2016 23:51 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Automotive Properties REIT Q1 FFO per unit $0.279
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  May 12 Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. * Qtrly ffo per unit $0.279. * Qtrly affo per unit $0.238. * Q1 FFO per share view c$0.28 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. * Automotive properties real estate investment trust all figures in c ...
  
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• Subaru recalls 48,500 Legacy, Outback models for steering glitch

  12-05-2016 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subaru of America is recalling 48,500 new Legacy and Outback models because of a potential steering issue and warned owners not to drive them until they are inspected and repaired if needed.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla for Kids event, 2 apple execs named as automotive influencers

  12-05-2016 23:27
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Toys/Games,Tesla,Alternative Fuels,Ethanol,Green Automakers,Technology,ElectricTesla for Kids gets exclusive test drive. Tesla launches Charging Partner Program for China. Apple's Cook and Ive are singled out for automotive tech. Illinois to receive a federal ethanol grant.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla for Kids event, 2 apple execs named as automotive influencers Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla for Kids event, 2 apple execs named as automotive influencers or
  
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• Join Aston Martin on a series of the best automotive events - Motor Authority

  12-05-2016 23:02 via motorauthority.com
  
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  Join Aston Martin on a series of the best automotive events
  Motor Authority
  Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to be hosted by the British sports car manufacturer at a handful of exclusive events worldwide this year—for a price. The events are designed to give fans a more insider experience centered ...and more »
  
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• Volvo teases new concept ahead of debut

  12-05-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:Volvo,Crossover,LuxuryVolvo has released a single teaser image of an upcoming concept vehicle, which will be introduced during an event in Gothenburg next week.Continue reading Volvo teases new concept ahead of debut Volvo teases new concept ahead of debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyperloop One CEO wants us riding in tubes in 2021

  12-05-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation Alternatives,FutureThe plans that Hyperloop One CEO Rob Lloyd has in mind include regular, underground, and underwater tubes for this low-pressure travel system.Continue reading Hyperloop One CEO wants us riding in tubes in 2021 Hyperloop One CEO wants us riding in tubes in 2021 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM reviewing dealer sales metric in wake of legal setback

  12-05-2016 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors is reviewing the way it measures dealer sales effectiveness following last week's court ruling in New York that deemed the company's current system unfair, a top executive said.
  
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• Billboard for fake funeral home urges drivers to text

  12-05-2016 21:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,VideosA billboard with the unusual message of encouraging texting while driving went up this week on the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto, Ontario.Continue reading Billboard for fake funeral home urges drivers to text Billboard for fake funeral home urges drivers to text originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What is horsepower? HP, BHP, PS, all your questions answered

  12-05-2016 21:18
  
  Want to know the difference between HP, BHP and PS? Read on for our bluffer's guide to horsepower...2016-05-14 09:00 What is horsepower? To find out we need to go back to its roots and man's second best friend, the horse. Horses come in all shapes and sizes from prancing ponies to mighty shires, and that means some are a lot more powerful than others. if you’ve ever stopped to wonder what ‘horsepower’ means as a measure of your car’s performance, all this is probabl
  
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• Bull leads Texas police on four hour chase

  12-05-2016 21:18
  
  Filed under:Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,Dodge,Sedan,Police/EmergencyA steer leading police on a chase through a Texas town may sound like something out of a country music song, but police in Arlington, Texas recently had just such a situation on their hands.Continue reading Bull leads Texas police on four hour chase Bull leads Texas police on four hour chase originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 15:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&n
  
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• Female WWII pilots to regain inurning rights at Arlington National Cemetery

  12-05-2016 21:13
  
  Filed under:MilitaryAfter losing the right to inurn ashes at Arlington National Cemetery, a bill has cleared Congress to restore privileges for the Women Airforce Service Pilots.Continue reading Female WWII pilots to regain inurning rights at Arlington National Cemetery Female WWII pilots to regain inurning rights at Arlington National Cemetery originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 15:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Com
  
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• The art of being teammates

  12-05-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Porsche,Open RoadIMSA driver Marc Miller reflects on what it means to be part of a team.Continue reading The art of being teammates The art of being teammates originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dealer selling 727-hp Ford Mustang for $40K

  12-05-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Car Dealers,Coupe,PerformanceA Roush-authorized dealer in Ohio is offering a ridiculous bargain on a 727-horsepower Ford Mustang with the tuner's Phase 2 supercharger kit.Continue reading Dealer selling 727-hp Ford Mustang for $40K Dealer selling 727-hp Ford Mustang for $40K originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Argonne: EVs will have gas-like energy density by 2045

  12-05-2016 19:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Alternative Fuels,Emerging Technologies,Electric,FutureResearchers at Argonne National Lab think that gas cars and battery electric vehicles will have the same energy density by 2045.Continue reading Argonne: EVs will have gas-like energy density by 2045 Argonne: EVs will have gas-like energy density by 2045 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 13:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Autopilot disabled by giant moth in Nevada desert

  12-05-2016 19:44
  
  Filed under:Green,Humor,Weird Car News,Tesla,Green Automakers,Driving,Sedan,ElectricA lot of strange things can happen on a lonely stretch of desert highway–U.F.O. sightings, ghostly hitchhikers, swarms of bloodthirsty bats–and now it looks like we can add giant moth attacks to the list.Continue reading Tesla Autopilot disabled by giant moth in Nevada desert Tesla Autopilot disabled by giant moth in Nevada desert originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 13:44:00 EDT.Please
  
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• AIAG Collaborates with Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council to Champion Small Automotive Enterprises - PR Newswire (press release)

  12-05-2016 19:44 via prnewswire.com
  
  AIAG Collaborates with Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council to Champion Small Automotive Enterprises
  PR Newswire (press release)
  Qualifying minority-owned automotive suppliers can receive tools and training necessary for increased capabilities and competitiveness. 13:44 ET from Automotive Industry Action Group. SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of ...
  
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• Lotus Evora Hethel Edition 400 marks anniversary of firm's Norfolk base

  12-05-2016 19:21
  
  Sports car manufacturer Lotus marks 50 years at its Norfolk base with special Evora 400 Hethel Edition2016-05-12 18:00 A new special Lotus Evora Hethel Edition 400 has been revealed, to mark 50 years since the brand’s famous Norfolk factory was founded.
  It comes in three new colours, with matching trim and a special plaque. Performance is unchanged from the standard car, meaning this Hethel Edition takes 4.1 seconds to hit 60mph, while flat out it’ll do 186mph. 
  Lotus says the
  
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• Audi CEO announces new electrified car each year starting in 2018

  12-05-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Crossover,Sedan,Autonomous,Electric,HybridAudi CEO Rupert Stadler dropped two big bombshells at the company's Annual General Meeting.Continue reading Audi CEO announces new electrified car each year starting in 2018 Audi CEO announces new electrified car each year starting in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Original Porsche 718 Could Very Well Be Automotive Perfection - CarBuzz

  12-05-2016 19:00 via carbuzz.com
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  The Original Porsche 718 Could Very Well Be Automotive Perfection
  CarBuzz
  It's powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with only 170 hp. Built from 1957 until 1962, the original Porsche 718 not only predated the iconic 911 but also had a superior mid-engine setup, as opposed to being butt-engined. But the 718's true racing ...
  
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• Tesla needs billions to meet Musk's assembly timeline

  12-05-2016 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors may raise billions of dollars by selling stock to accelerate production plans, betting the benefits will be enough to outweigh the dilution of the share price.
  
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• Toyota Land Cruisers provide emergency signal in Outback

  12-05-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Toyota,Safety,Australia,Smartphone,Technology,SUV,Off-Road,Police/EmergencyCompanies are using balloons, planes and other high-tech apparatuses to provide WiFi in underserved areas. In Australia, they're using Land Cruisers.Continue reading Toyota Land Cruisers provide emergency signal in Outback Toyota Land Cruisers provide emergency signal in Outback originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&nb
  
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• LECTRA Lectras automotive leather conference ushers in the new paradigm of leather cutting room digitalization - EconoTimes

  12-05-2016 18:01 via econotimes.com
  
  LECTRA Lectras automotive leather conference ushers in the new paradigm of leather cutting room digitalization
  EconoTimes
  PARIS, May 12, 2016 -- Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, recently hosted a global conference on the future of automotive leather. Over ...and more »
  
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• New Mercedes S 500 Cabriolet 2016 review

  12-05-2016 17:48
  
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  Image 1 of 12 12 May, 2016 4:30pmDean Gibson
  Our verdict on the £110k 'entry-level' Mercedes S-Class Cabrio as it hits BritainThe Mercedes S-Class has long set the standard for luxury limousines, and now the range has been expanded to include two-door Coupé and Cabriolet versions. The latter has just arrived in the UK, and we’ve sampled the entry-level S 500 AMG Line model.
  Calling it the entry-level car is rather misleading, though, because at £110,120 it&
  
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• Ala. court overturns award against dealership accused of negligent repair

  12-05-2016 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alabama's top court has torpedoed a $132,500 jury award against a Huntsville dealership accused of negligent repair of a 2009 Silverado 1500 that eventually caught fire and failure to warn the owners of the fire hazard.
  
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• Chevrolet Silverado High Desert gets Magnetic Ride Control

  12-05-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,United States,TruckYou get a pretty nifty cargo bed, too.Continue reading Chevrolet Silverado High Desert gets Magnetic Ride Control Chevrolet Silverado High Desert gets Magnetic Ride Control originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW iNext coming in 2021 with lots of new tech

  12-05-2016 16:58
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Emerging Technologies,Electric,FutureBMW board chairman Harald Kruger gives just a few small hints about what the iNext will look like.Continue reading BMW iNext coming in 2021 with lots of new tech BMW iNext coming in 2021 with lots of new tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 10:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bill Ford defends CEO Fields as shareholders gripe about stock price

  12-05-2016 16:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford defended the company's CEO, Mark Fields, when shareholders complained today about the company's sinking stock price. One investor made a request to bring back former CEO Alan Mulally as an adviser.
  
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• The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Nissan Motor, China Automotive Systems, Unique Fabricating and Westport ... - Nasdaq

  12-05-2016 16:35 via nasdaq.com
  
  The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Nissan Motor, China Automotive Systems, Unique Fabricating and Westport ...
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  Chicago, IL - May 12, 2016 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in ...
  
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• Top Gear's Chris Evans wants to be paid less

  12-05-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,TV/Movies,UKChris Evans thinks top stars should get paid less as the BBC could soon be forced to publish the salaries of its biggest on-screen names.Continue reading Top Gear's Chris Evans wants to be paid less Top Gear's Chris Evans wants to be paid less originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Russian market to pick up in 2017 - EY

  12-05-2016 16:12
  Russian analysts say domestic sales will continue to fall this year, but expect the situation to improve in 2017, when demand is forecast to pick up.
  
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• Nissan releases photos of the xStorage battery pack

  12-05-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Nissan,Green Automakers,Europe,UK,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricThe residential electricity storage unit was developed with help from Eaton.Continue reading Nissan releases photos of the xStorage battery pack Nissan releases photos of the xStorage battery pack originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China's Automotive Troubles - The Epoch Times

  12-05-2016 15:53 via theepochtimes.com
  
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  China's Automotive Troubles
  The Epoch Times
  Workers install car parts at a factory in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on July 15, 2015. Businesses are struggling to compete with low quality, low cost Chinese products. (STR/AFP/Getty Images). After years of double-digit growth, China's ...
  
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• Nissan quarterly operating profit surges 20% on N.A. gains

  12-05-2016 15:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  North America powered Nissan to a 20 percent surge in global operating profit in the latest quarter thanks to hot-selling crossovers.
  
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• 2017 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Nurburgring crash caught on video

  12-05-2016 15:28
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Videos,Chrysler,Coupe,PerformancePlus, we get hear the sweet sound of a V8 engine.Continue reading 2017 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Nurburgring crash caught on video 2017 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Nurburgring crash caught on video originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 09:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Long-term test review: Mazda MX-5 roadster

  12-05-2016 15:26
  
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  Image 1 of 10 13 May, 2016 12:00pmLesley Harris
  First report: roadster with the focus firmly on fun is the latest model to join our fleetWhen our new Mazda MX-5 arrived on the Auto Express fleet, there was a predictable bun-fight as to who was going to run the highly acclaimed two-seater roadster. However, with most of my colleagues having small children to consider, it was soon whittled down to me – and I certainly wasn’t going to argue!
  I was lucky enough to run the p
  
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• Honda officially opens innovative Prachinburi plant in Thailand

  12-05-2016 15:24
  Honda Automobile (Thailand) (HATC) on Thursday (12 May)  held the opening ceremony for its new plant located at Rojana Industrial Park in Prachinburi province. The new plant, with flowing cell production system, will supply Thailand and Asia-Pacific markets primarily.
  
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• Nippon Paint Automotive Trend Colours 2016/2017 palette for Asia – future trends for OEMs, paint shops - Paul Tan's Automotive News

  12-05-2016 15:20 via paultan.org
  
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  Nippon Paint Automotive Trend Colours 2016/2017 palette for Asia – future trends for OEMs, paint shops
  Paul Tan's Automotive News
  Nippon Paint has officially launched the 2016/2017 Automotive Trend Colours for Asia, a colour palette that forecasts the trending automotive hues over the next two years. The colour chart is meant to be used as a reference point for car and motorcycle ...and more »
  
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• Icahn's Automotive Segment: Biggest Revenue Contributor in 1Q16 - Yahoo News

  12-05-2016 15:09 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  Icahn's Automotive Segment: Biggest Revenue Contributor in 1Q16
  Yahoo News
  In 1Q16, Icahn Enterprises' (IEP) automotive segment was the largest contributor to the company's overall revenue. The automotive segment contributed 60% to IEP's total revenue (excluding investments). It has an EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, ...
  
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• Tesla says owner at fault regarding Summon crash

  12-05-2016 15:08
  
  Filed under:Green,Ownership,Tesla,Driving,Safety,Autonomous,ElectricThe black box logs say the owner is completely at fault.Continue reading Tesla says owner at fault regarding Summon crash Tesla says owner at fault regarding Summon crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 09:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Open data reveals dodgy NYPD parking ticket practices

  12-05-2016 14:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ownership,Driving,United States,Police/EmergencyOne reporter used New York City's open data and Google Maps to determine that the NYPD was issuing thousands of tickets on streets where parking is legal.Continue reading Open data reveals dodgy NYPD parking ticket practices Open data reveals dodgy NYPD parking ticket practices originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |
  
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• Nissan boosts full year revenues and profits

  12-05-2016 14:16
  Nissan Motor said on Thursday (12 May) it had increased full fiscal year revenues and profitability as rising demand for new products in North America, western Europe and China offset the impact of negative foreign exchange movements and slowing or declining sales in emerging markets.
  
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• Mitsubishi explains fuel economy con to Japanese ministry

  12-05-2016 14:05
  
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has detailed how it falsified fuel economy tests to Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) as requested.
  
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• Question of the Day: Ever consider driving a minivan?

  12-05-2016 14:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Chrysler,Honda,Toyota,Minivan/VanWhen a minivan best meets your needs, are you willing to be seen in one?Continue reading Question of the Day: Ever consider driving a minivan? Question of the Day: Ever consider driving a minivan? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ArcelorMittal readies itself for next generation automotive products - Automotive World (press release)

  12-05-2016 14:01 via automotiveworld.com
  ArcelorMittal readies itself for next generation automotive products
  Automotive World (press release)
  The global steel industry continues to weather stormy conditions, but things remain rosy on the automotive side of the business. That's according to ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel manufacturer. “Our automotive business is extremely strong ...
  
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• D-8 agrees on three projects in automotive feeding industries, machinery and technology - Daily News Egypt

  12-05-2016 13:47 via dailynewsegypt.com
  D-8 agrees on three projects in automotive feeding industries, machinery and technology
  Daily News Egypt
  The Developing-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation (D-8) agreed to carry out three joint projects in automotive feeding industries, machinery and technology, according to head of the Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EEC) Amr Abu Frekhha.and more »
  
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• Cabinet may decide on Automotive Mission Plan in a month: Anant Geete - Economic Times

  12-05-2016 13:27 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
  Cabinet may decide on Automotive Mission Plan in a month: Anant Geete
  Economic Times
  NEW DELHI: The Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) 2016-26, which envisages creation of an additional 50 million jobs, is likely to come up before the Union Cabinet in a month, Union Minister Anant Geete has said. Cabinet approval will pave the way for ...and more »
  
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• Philippine sales jump 30% in April

  12-05-2016 13:09
  
  New vehicle sales in the Philippines jumped by over 30% to 27,697 units in April, from 21,259 units in the same month of last year, according to a report released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
  
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• Nissan pays $2.2b for 34 percent stake in ailing Mitsubishi

  12-05-2016 13:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Renault,Fuel Efficiency,JapanCarlos Ghosn of Renault-Nissan says merger will save billions in development costs.Continue reading Nissan pays $2.2b for 34 percent stake in ailing Mitsubishi Nissan pays $2.2b for 34 percent stake in ailing Mitsubishi originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 May 2016 07:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes SL 500 2016 review

  12-05-2016 12:58
  
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  Image 1 of 15 12 May, 2016 12:00pmSteve Walker
  Sporty when you want it to be, luxurious when you don’t, the latest Mercedes SL 500 is a modern GT of rare talentThe latest version of the Mercedes SL had already done a stint at sports car boot camp, shedding weight and gaining stiffness courtesy of an all-aluminium bodyshell. Now a facelift has honed its game further with the new 9G-Tronic nine-speed gearbox plus upgrades to the Dynamic Select driving modes and Active Body Cont
  
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• Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors agree strategic alliance

  12-05-2016 12:35
  Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, (MMC) announced they have signed a basic agreement today to form a far-reaching strategic alliance between the two Japanese automakers.
  
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