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• How to maintain an automotive clear bra | Autoblog Details

  13-05-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsAutomotive clear bras are designed to wrap around your vehicle's body to protect it from rocks, but there are a few special techniques for washing and maintaining them properly.Continue reading How to maintain an automotive clear bra | Autoblog Details How to maintain an automotive clear bra | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink 
  
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• Fiat jokes 124 Spider as effective as Viagra

  13-05-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Humor,Marketing/Advertising,Videos,Fiat,Convertible,PerformanceThe new Fiat 124 Spider stands in for a certain little blue pill in a follow up to a popular advertisement for the company's 500X CUV.Continue reading Fiat jokes 124 Spider as effective as Viagra Fiat jokes 124 Spider as effective as Viagra originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Apple, Chinese ride-hailing deal heats up smart-car race

  13-05-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple's $1 billion investment in Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing intensifies a race to acquire technology, talent and market access in a rapidly evolving global personal transportation market.
  
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• Would you hang out at a Cadillac coffee shop?

  13-05-2016 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cadillac House, a coffee shop/retail boutique with an art gallery twist and even a bespoke scent, opens next month in New York's Tribeca neighborhood and goes far beyond what other major brands have done with extended marketing efforts.
  
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• Subaru recalls 48.5k Legacy, Outback models for steering defect

  13-05-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Subaru,Safety,Crossover,SedanSubaru and NHTSA report the issue with the steering column that could cause the wheel to turn freely with no impact on the actual direction of travel.Continue reading Subaru recalls 48.5k Legacy, Outback models for steering defect Subaru recalls 48.5k Legacy, Outback models for steering defect originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• FCA recalls certain '16 Jeep Grand Cherokees for wiring issue

  13-05-2016 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler is recalling an estimated 32,267 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees to fix a potentially incorrectly crimped wire harness terminal that could lock the vehicle in park or neutral after the vehicle is stopped.
  
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• GM issues stop-sale for 3 SUVs over incorrect MPG rating

  13-05-2016 22:29
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Buick,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,Fuel EfficiencyGM says that a mistake was made in printing the MPG label for three of its SUVs, resulting in claimed numbers that were higher than is accurate.Continue reading GM issues stop-sale for 3 SUVs over incorrect MPG rating GM issues stop-sale for 3 SUVs over incorrect MPG rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 16:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Co
  
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• Loopr combines bus line with pot lounge for Denver riders

  13-05-2016 22:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Smartphone,TechnologyThe bus line – Loopr calls it the Green Line – runs around the city hitting up dispensaries, breweries, clubs, and sports bars in a cloud of smoke.Continue reading Loopr combines bus line with pot lounge for Denver riders Loopr combines bus line with pot lounge for Denver riders originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat reprises 'blue pill' man to launch 124 Spider ads

  13-05-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The elder gentleman in Fiat's 2015 Super Bowl spot 'Blue Pill,' who mistakenly tossed his last enhancement pill out of his bathroom window, is back in a new ad for the 124 Spider.
  
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• Next Chevy Camaro Z/28 to get new 7.0-liter V8?

  13-05-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Chevrolet,GM,Coupe,Performance,RacingYes, there's a lot of speculation here, but it's informed and logical. According to MT, the next Z/28 will get a 7.0-liter V8 with 540 to 565 hp.Continue reading Next Chevy Camaro Z/28 to get new 7.0-liter V8? Next Chevy Camaro Z/28 to get new 7.0-liter V8? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM grounds large '16 crossovers with overstated EPA mileage labels

  13-05-2016 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors instructed dealers to stop selling about 60,000 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave large crossovers as the company scrambles to replace incorrect EPA labels that overstate the 2016 vehicles' fuel-economy ratings.
  
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• Who are all these Hyperloop companies?

  13-05-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Green,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,Green Culture,Transportation AlternativesWhen you compare the status of Hyperloop One and Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, you see that they're both moving along fine, but in different ways.Continue reading Who are all these Hyperloop companies? Who are all these Hyperloop companies? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ’T-Charge’ plan to hit London’s most polluting cars in 2017

  13-05-2016 20:32
  
  London motorists face a toxicity charge on the most polluting cars under plans by new London Mayor Sadiq Kahn 2016-05-13 19:00 London Mayor Sadiq Kahn has wasted no time in setting out plans to kerb pollution measures in central London and his new T-Charge could come into force as soon as 2017. 
  Under the plan revealed by Mayor Kahn today a toxicity levy will be introduced on cars driving in London in addition to the existing congestion charge. The proposal involves a significant extension
  
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• Mobileye signs autonomous-vehicle deal with 2 automakers, report says

  13-05-2016 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mobileye, the Israeli supplier of autopilot components, has reportedly signed on with two automakers to provide systems for fully autonomous vehicles in 2019.
  
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• Russian embassy tweets fake picture of dump trucks as news

  13-05-2016 20:17
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Humor,Russia,UKMark Twain, a man who knew a thing or two about faking people out, once said, "A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes."Continue reading Russian embassy tweets fake picture of dump trucks as news Russian embassy tweets fake picture of dump trucks as news originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 14:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Com
  
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• License plate reader van disguised as Google Maps car

  13-05-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsAn SUV with a Google Maps sticker in Philadelphia caught the eye of a security researcher this week. He exposed an unusual surveillance scheme.Continue reading License plate reader van disguised as Google Maps car License plate reader van disguised as Google Maps car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The 2017 Ford GT received 6,506 applications

  13-05-2016 19:36
  
  Filed under:Videos,Ford,Car Buying,SupercarsNo matter if you drive a Ford GT40 or a Fairmont Futura, you have to get in line.Continue reading The 2017 Ford GT received 6,506 applications The 2017 Ford GT received 6,506 applications originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 13:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Chrysler 300 could go front-wheel drive | Autoblog Minute

  13-05-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Auto News RecapsSenior Editor Greg Migliore reports on this weekly recap edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading The Chrysler 300 could go front-wheel drive | Autoblog Minute The Chrysler 300 could go front-wheel drive | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's latest GT a fast sell-out

  13-05-2016 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  About 6,000 people who want to buy a $400,000-plus Ford GT will get a rejection letter instead. Ford said it received 6,506 completed applications for the first 500 GTs.
  
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• Fiat and Opel to answer questions in emissions scandal investigation

  13-05-2016 18:40
  
  Fiat and Opel have been asked to meet with German authorities investigating VW's 'Dieselgate' scandal 2016-05-13 17:30 After Volkswagen's diesel emissions scandal snowballed into a large-scale investigation, Fiat and Opel (Vauxhall's parent company) have been summoned by German regulators to establish if there was any emissions based wrongdoing on their part.
  The German transport minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that the Italian and German brands' bosses will have to meet with the Federal Mot
  
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• Honda to recall another 21m cars with Takata airbags

  13-05-2016 18:30
  
  Honda has confirmed earlier reports it would recall about another 20m vehicles to replace Takata airbags.
  
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• Honda to recall another 21 cars with Takata airbags

  13-05-2016 18:30
  
  Honda has confirmed earlier reports it would recall about another 20m vehicles to replace Takata airbags.
  
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• New Ford Edge Titanium 2016 review

  13-05-2016 18:06
  
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  Image 1 of 25 13 May, 2016 4:45pmLawrence Allan
  We’ve tried the flagship Ford Edge SUV, but is the mid-spec car a better buy?We have already driven the new Ford Edge, and concluded that it was a solid but pricey effort next to rivals like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. But that was a top-spec Sport version with all the trimmings, so does the cheaper and more comfort-biased Titanium model make more sense?
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• 2017 GMC Acadia First Drive

  13-05-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:GMC,First Drives,Crossover,SUVThe new 2017 GMC Acadia is around 700 lbs lighter and gains a new base engine. Size matters, but in this case a smaller Acadia is a better Acadia.Continue reading 2017 GMC Acadia First Drive 2017 GMC Acadia First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Audi A8 spied with light camo, lots of Prologue touches

  13-05-2016 17:35
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Audi,Sedan,LuxuryThe next Audi A8 will debut in 2017 wearing design details cribbed from the slinky Prologue concept from 2014.Continue reading 2018 Audi A8 spied with light camo, lots of Prologue touches 2018 Audi A8 spied with light camo, lots of Prologue touches originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Silicon Valley and Detroit: The best of frenemies

  13-05-2016 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The world is witnessing unprecedented levels of both collaboration and competition between traditional automotive companies and high-tech newcomers such as Google, Uber and Tesla, which increasingly share a conviction that an opportunity has arrived...
  
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• Fuji Heavy Industries changes name to Subaru Corp. in 2017

  13-05-2016 17:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,SubaruThe Subaru name will be the used for the entire company.Continue reading Fuji Heavy Industries changes name to Subaru Corp. in 2017 Fuji Heavy Industries changes name to Subaru Corp. in 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is This 1964 Ford Mustang Pace Car Worth the Price?

  13-05-2016 16:59
  
  Filed under:Ford,Auctions,Convertible,ClassicsThis is the Ford Mustang convertible used to pace the 1964 Indianapolis 500. And you can own it for a suitcase full of money.Continue reading Is This 1964 Ford Mustang Pace Car Worth the Price? Is This 1964 Ford Mustang Pace Car Worth the Price? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 10:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Apple, in blow to Uber, invests $1B in China ride-hailing service Didi

  13-05-2016 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is investing $1 billion in Didi, giving the Chinese ride-hailing startup a powerful ally and dealing a blow to Uber as it tries to build its business in the country.
  
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• Michigan moving extra slow on Tesla's dealership application

  13-05-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Green Daily,ElectricAs Tesla continues its quest to sell its vehicles in Michigan, the state is taking its sweet, sweet time responding and asking for more information.Continue reading Michigan moving extra slow on Tesla's dealership application Michigan moving extra slow on Tesla's dealership application originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Co
  
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• BMW M140i and M240i power up with 335bhp

  13-05-2016 16:30
  
  BMW M140i and M240i replace M135i and M235i, with more power and better efficiency 2016-05-16 23:30 The BMW 1 Series and 2 Series have been updated with new engines and equipment, including a more powerful six-cylinder unit for the new M140i and M240i models.
  A new 3.0-litre straight-six powers all three cars (hatch, coupe and convertible), producing 335bhp and 500Nm of torque. That’s an increase of 14bhp and 50Nm over the previous 135i models, which means it’s 0.3 seconds faster fr
  
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• Nissan buys Mitsubishi, news speed round | Autoblog Podcast #475

  13-05-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under:PodcastsOn Episode #475, we talk about Nissan's takeover of Mitsubishi, and we do a news speed round. We've also got a race van update tucked into the garage segment.Continue reading Nissan buys Mitsubishi, news speed round | Autoblog Podcast #475 Nissan buys Mitsubishi, news speed round | Autoblog Podcast #475 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jay Leno on The Simpsons in a Morgan 3 Wheeler and a Citroen

  13-05-2016 15:55
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Videos,CitroenThe former Tonight Show host brings some neat cars to Springfield in an upcoming episode.Continue reading Jay Leno on The Simpsons in a Morgan 3 Wheeler and a Citroen Jay Leno on The Simpsons in a Morgan 3 Wheeler and a Citroen originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SUVs continue Europe 'big five' market dominance in April

  13-05-2016 15:52
  Led by strong growth in Spain and Italy, new car registrations in Europe's 'big five' markets grew by 8.6% to 958,400 units in April 2016, according to JATO Dynamics. After the UK's traditional volume peak in March, which saw registrations rise to 1.36m, April produced further gains across the top five European markets with SUVs driving higher volume and counting for 24.4% and 24.9% of April's and YTD's totals respectively. The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) came in at 11.35m, up fr
  
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• Used SEAT Alhambra review

  13-05-2016 15:48
  
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  Image 1 of 13 15 May, 2016 9:00amRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the SEAT Alhambra covering the Alhambra Mk2 (2010-date)We’re big fans of the SEAT Alhambra. We crowned it Best MPV at our 2011 New Car Awards, and our sister title CarBuyer followed suit in 2012, as the Alhambra scooped another Best MPV gong.
  At the time, we said: “These cars are the multi-tools of the automotive world, and the SEAT is both incredibly practical and easy to live with. A sm
  
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• Apple takes $1 billion stake in China's main Uber competitor

  13-05-2016 15:40
  
  Filed under:Green,China,Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyApple continues to dip its toes in the water of the transportation world. In this case, a toe is one billion dollars and the pool is Chinese ride-hailing.Continue reading Apple takes $1 billion stake in China's main Uber competitor Apple takes $1 billion stake in China's main Uber competitor originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• Used SEAT Alhambra (Mk2, 2010-2020) review - pictures

  13-05-2016 15:30
  
  Pictures of the SEAT Alhambra Mk2 (2010-2020)
  
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• 5 things to know about Didi

  13-05-2016 15:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is investing $1 billion in Chinese ride-sharing service Didi Chuxing, which dominates Uber Technologies in the world's biggest market. Here are five things to know about Didi:
  
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• Schaeffler posts first quarter revenue of EUR3.3bn

  13-05-2016 15:10
  
  Schaeffler has posted first quarter revue of EUR3.3bn (US$3.7bn), slightly above the prior year level, with growth of 2.4% at constant currency.
  
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• Google is hiring autonomous car testers in Arizona

  13-05-2016 14:24
  
  Filed under:Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousIf you're in Arizona, Google is hiring for a gig that could be a good alternative to doing Uber. The job entails test driving an autonomous car around the state for $20 an hour, six to eight hours a day.Continue reading Google is hiring autonomous car testers in Arizona Google is hiring autonomous car testers in Arizona originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 08:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&nb
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - More automaker consolidation

  13-05-2016 14:12
  There was more automaker consolidation in the news this week as Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors agreed a strategic alliance that will see the former take a 34% stake in the latter and become the biggest shareholder with nominating dibs on the new board chairman. MMC has been struggling with yet another major product quality cover-up scandal in recent weeks, this time because it has overstated the fuel-efficiency of its vehicles for over two decades. Many of those were built on an OEM bas
  
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• Schaeffler adds capacity in US

  13-05-2016 14:12
  
  Schaeffler Group is increasing its capacity at two US locations by building new manufacturing halls and administration buildings.
  
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• Fuji Heavy Industries to become Subaru Corporation

  13-05-2016 14:12
  
  Fuji Heavy Industries will officially change its name to Subaru Corporation on 1 April, 2017, as part of a plan to increase the recognition of the Subaru brand.
  
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• Pot-growing neighbors blamed for fire that killed Skylines, dogs

  13-05-2016 14:00
  
  Filed under:Car Dealers,Classics,SpecialtyA few days ago, we brought you news on marijuana's danger to drivers. Today, we bring you news on marijuana's danger to cars.Continue reading Pot-growing neighbors blamed for fire that killed Skylines, dogs Pot-growing neighbors blamed for fire that killed Skylines, dogs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 May 2016 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW April 2016 global CV sales rise 5.8%

  13-05-2016 13:36
  
  In the first four months of the year Volkswagen commercial vehicles delivered 154,600 vehicles to customers worldwide - growth of 4.7%. With 41,500 vehicles, the brand's deliveries in April also exceeded the previous year's level (+5.8%).
  
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• PSA begins new talks with workers

  13-05-2016 13:34
  
  With the roll-out of its Push to Pass growth plan and the upcoming expiry of the New Social Contract, PSA Group's management acted early to launch a new round of negotiations with employee representatives.
  
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• Latin/Global NCAP unhappy at Mexico crash test rule delay

  13-05-2016 13:30
  
  The Latin and Global New Car Assessment Programmes have welcomed the Mexican government's publication of new vehicle safety standards but said they were "very disappointed" by the long delay in full implementation of new crash test regulations which will not be fully applied to all new cars sold in Mexico until 2020.
  
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• Kia Motors America adds Apple CarPlay to more models

  13-05-2016 13:29
  
  Kia Motors America said the 2017 Sportage and 2016 Optima, when equipped with a compatible navigation system or UVO3, will be offered with Apple CarPlay compatibility during this second quarter of 2016.
  
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• Novelis records Q4 net income of US$29m

  13-05-2016 13:21
  
  Novelis has reported net income of US$29m for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016.
  
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• BMW April sales set more records

  13-05-2016 13:21
  
  BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad (motorcycles) all achieved new sales records in April as 179,285 group automobiles were delivered to customers around the world, up 1.9% year on year.
  
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