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• Waze begins testing new carpooling service in the Bay Area

  16-05-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricThe new Waze Rider app will allow 25,000 employees at select Bay Area companies to get a ride to work with over 700,000 local drivers.Continue reading Waze begins testing new carpooling service in the Bay Area Waze begins testing new carpooling service in the Bay Area originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: BMW i8 Futurism Edition, Tesla picks Hankook for Model 3

  16-05-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,BMW,Misc. Automakers,Toyota,Green Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,ElectricThe BMW i8 Futurism Edition will drive in Mille Miglia. Toyota joins New Cities Foundation for mobility solutions. Proterra's EV bus simulator compares technologies. Tesla contracts Hankook for Model 3 tires.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: BMW i8 Futurism Edition, Tesla picks Hankook for Model 3 Recharge Wrap-up: BMW i8 Futurism Edition, Tesla picks Hankook for Model 3 originally appeared
  
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• Tesla probes how subcontractor's worker was hurt in California plant

  16-05-2016 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla said it is investigating how a worker from Slovenia was critically injured in a fall while on the job last year at the company's plant in Fremont, Calif. The Mercury News newspaper in San Jose, Calif.
  
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• Mercedes 'could' do BMW i rival. But it won't

  16-05-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Electric,Hybrid,LuxuryMercedes will offer three pure electrics (in Europe) by year's end, will have 10 plug-in models and a new GLC-based fuel-cell vehicle by the end of 2017.Continue reading Mercedes 'could' do BMW i rival. But it won't Mercedes 'could' do BMW i rival. But it won't originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche 911 GTS Targa spied at the 'Ring | Autoblog Minute

  16-05-2016 22:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Videos,Porsche,Autoblog MinuteThis GTS prototype is wearing light camo, giving us a good look at the updated model. Eddie Sabatini reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading Porsche 911 GTS Targa spied at the 'Ring | Autoblog Minute Porsche 911 GTS Targa spied at the 'Ring | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Faraday Future hires James Chen from Tesla Motors

  16-05-2016 22:27
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Green Automakers,United StatesChen accepts the position as Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel.Continue reading Faraday Future hires James Chen from Tesla Motors Faraday Future hires James Chen from Tesla Motors originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 16:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China's GAC to return to Detroit auto show ahead of U.S. sales launch

  16-05-2016 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Guangzhou Automobile Group plans to return to the Detroit auto show in 2017 after a one-year hiatus. The state-owned Chinese automaker, which hopes to launch U.S. sales in the next few years, plans to exhibit on the main show floor.
  
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• 2017 Honda Ridgeline: A sleeper or a snooze?

  16-05-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Honda,Truck,Open RoadHonda is hoping the new 2017 Ridgeline will put a bigger dent in the mid-size pickup truck market than the previous version.Continue reading 2017 Honda Ridgeline: A sleeper or a snooze? 2017 Honda Ridgeline: A sleeper or a snooze? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Buick LaCrosse priced at $32,990

  16-05-2016 21:55
  
  Filed under:Buick,Sedan,LuxuryBuick has released pricing information for its all-new 2017 LaCrosse sedan, slotting the big four-door near similarly priced fullsizers and below luxury rivals.Continue reading 2017 Buick LaCrosse priced at $32,990 2017 Buick LaCrosse priced at $32,990 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Corning unit to pay $66.5 million for price fixing

  16-05-2016 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A subsidiary of Corning Inc. agreed to pay $66.5 million in criminal fines and plead guilty to fixing the prices of materials used in vehicle catalytic converters, the U.S. Department of Justice said today.
  
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• The American Ariel Atom 3S Reviewed: Fountain of youth

  16-05-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadWhen almost all the high-strung manual-transmission vehicles vanish in favor of semi-autonomous connected cars, the Atom may be the savior for those who love driving purity.Continue reading The American Ariel Atom 3S Reviewed: Fountain of youth The American Ariel Atom 3S Reviewed: Fountain of youth originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jon Olsson drives his Lambo up a glacier because why not?

  16-05-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Lamborghini,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsThe former skier knows how to have fun with his cars.Continue reading Jon Olsson drives his Lambo up a glacier because why not? Jon Olsson drives his Lambo up a glacier because why not? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Inexperienced Jeep driver buries his Wrangler at sea

  16-05-2016 20:29
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadThere's an old maxim in off-roading that states, "Four-wheel drive doesn't keep you from getting stuck, it just gets you stuck in worse places."Continue reading Inexperienced Jeep driver buries his Wrangler at sea Inexperienced Jeep driver buries his Wrangler at sea originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 14:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla: 'right thing' will happen in immigrant worker case

  16-05-2016 20:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Culture,ElectricTesla says, 'we will never be a company that by our action does, or by our inaction allows, the wrong thing to happen just to save money.'Continue reading Tesla: 'right thing' will happen in immigrant worker case Tesla: 'right thing' will happen in immigrant worker case originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dashcam catches oblivious car thief in the act

  16-05-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,BMW,Driving,UK,Coupe,ElectricA car thief from North London became an overnight internet sensation when he was recorded making a phone call by a car's dashcam.Continue reading Dashcam catches oblivious car thief in the act Dashcam catches oblivious car thief in the act originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How a 1963 Corvette Sting Ray changed my life

  16-05-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Open RoadI wasn't all that interested in cars as a young child. That is, until I flipped through a car calendar and saw the gorgeous lines of a black 1963 Corvette Sting Ray with a split rear window.Continue reading How a 1963 Corvette Sting Ray changed my life How a 1963 Corvette Sting Ray changed my life originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hawaii lawsuit alleges Takata cover-up

  16-05-2016 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The State of Hawaii has sued Takata over its defective airbag inflators in state court, accusing the beleaguered Japanese supplier of a cover-up.
  
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• Colorado enacts $5,000 flat tax credit for EVs

  16-05-2016 18:59
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Alternative Fuels,ElectricColorado has enacted the most lucrative state EV tax credits in the country, offering an assignable $5,000 credit that can be applied at vehicle purchase.Continue reading Colorado enacts $5,000 flat tax credit for EVs Colorado enacts $5,000 flat tax credit for EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 12:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rolls-Royce 'Zenith Collection' is the Phantom's farewell

  16-05-2016 18:14
  
  Rolls-Royce creates 50 extra-special Phantom coupe and Drophead cabrio variants, marking the end of production 2016-05-17 08:30 Rolls-Royce recently revealed details of an all-new platform that's set to underpin a new Phantom for 2018. But the current model isn't dead just yet, as these special 'Zenith Collection' models demonstrate.
  Designed to mark the moment the Phantom Coupe and Drophead Coupe "leave the stage" before they're replaced, the Zenith Collection examples will be among the very l
  
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• German state refused to clear VW management but relented, report says

  16-05-2016 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen shareholder Lower Saxony wanted to withhold its backing for the carmaker's top management at a supervisory board meeting but relented to avoid further damaging the company, a source close to the German federal state told Reuters.
  
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• 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe First Drive

  16-05-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,First Drives,Coupe,LuxuryWe drive the 2017 Mercedes C-Class Coupe. We liked its sedan sibling, but do two fewer doors really make for a sportier vibe?Continue reading 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe First Drive 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS: Do new engines and a Crossback improve PSA's DS4?

  16-05-2016 17:53
  The DS4, as you'll see from older ones sporting the deux chevrons, was originally launched in 2011 as a Citroen with DSign, DStyle and DSport trim levels and a range of petrol engines (VTi120, THP155, THP200) and diesels (HDi 110 and HDi 160) with a mix of five and six-speed manuals and an automated six-speed manual. At the end of 2014, the delightful new, three cylinder, 1.2-litre PureTech 130 engine was introduced and plans were announced for DS - also now wrapping up the DS3 and DS5 - to beco
  
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• WIN a VIP Weekend at the World RX Championship

  16-05-2016 17:49
  
  Answer one simple question for your chance to win a trip to the World Rallycross Championships in France 2016-05-18 00:01 Peugeot Sport is offering one lucky reader and their guest the opportunity to take a VIP trip to a round of the World Rallycross Championship in Lohéac, France. The winner will even be loaned a Peugeot Sport hot hatch in which to drive to the event.
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  This brilliant prize includes two tickets to round 8 of the FIA World Rallycross Championship
  
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• The F-35 Lightning II beats Eurofighter, F/A-18 in Danish tests

  16-05-2016 17:47
  
  Filed under:MilitaryDespite widely publicized problems here in the US, the F-35 Lightning II has gained a number of new fans in the Danish Ministry of Defense.Continue reading The F-35 Lightning II beats Eurofighter, F/A-18 in Danish tests The F-35 Lightning II beats Eurofighter, F/A-18 in Danish tests originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 11:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Supra and BMW Z5 coming in 2018 from Austria

  16-05-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under:BMW,Toyota,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceThe latest reports from Austria indicate that the joint BMW/Toyota sports car program will be produced by Magna Steyr and launch in 2018.Continue reading Toyota Supra and BMW Z5 coming in 2018 from Austria Toyota Supra and BMW Z5 coming in 2018 from Austria originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Riversimple unveils two new hydrogen fuel cell models in London

  16-05-2016 17:33
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Automakers,UK,HydrogenAt the London Motor Show, Riversimple shows off images of a four-seat car and a work van, previewing its hydrogen line-up after the Rasa.Continue reading Riversimple unveils two new hydrogen fuel cell models in London Riversimple unveils two new hydrogen fuel cell models in London originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 11:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK digital driving licence planned

  16-05-2016 17:28
  
  No timeline but smartphone app for a UK digital driving licence revealed by DVLA chief executive Oliver Morley 2016-05-16 16:35 A digital version of the UK driving licence is under development, according to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
  Chief executive Oliver Morley posted images of a "prototype" smartphone app on Twitter detailing how it may operate within Apple's Wallet app on iPhone.
  Morley said there's currently no timeline on when the app may be available but revealed the
  
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• Opel refutes 'defeat device' allegations

  16-05-2016 17:08
  
  Opel has refuted claims in Germany that it has so-called 'defeat devices' installed to some of its diesel engine models in order to rig emissions tests.
  
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• Used Citroen C4 review

  16-05-2016 16:59
  
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  Image 1 of 11 16 May, 2016 4:15pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Citroen C4 covering the C4 Mk2 (2010-date)Every year, more small family hatchbacks are sold across Europe than any other type of car. There are so many to choose from that it can be bewildering deciding between all the contenders.
  While models such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra tend to get all the headlines, there are lots of other less obvious models vying for your cash, and one of those
  
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• You can own a 1974 VW Beetle with only 56 miles

  16-05-2016 16:58
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Auctions,Europe,ClassicsAs close as you can get to a new classic Beetle, it was driven sparingly for only four years.Continue reading You can own a 1974 VW Beetle with only 56 miles You can own a 1974 VW Beetle with only 56 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 10:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan denies Korean diesel emissions-cheat accusation

  16-05-2016 16:15
  
  Nissan has denied falsifying emission tests for diesel Qashqai models built in its UK plant and exported to South Korea.
  
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• Toyota FJ Cruiser ends worldwide production in August

  16-05-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under:Toyota,SUV,Off-RoadAfter a decade of production, Toyota is finally pulling the plug on the FJ Cruiser – a rough-and-tumble (and uniquely stylish) off-roader in a sea of mild-mannered crossovers.Continue reading Toyota FJ Cruiser ends worldwide production in August Toyota FJ Cruiser ends worldwide production in August originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Qashqai accused of having emissions test "defeat device"

  16-05-2016 15:49
  
  British-built Qashqai accused of cheating emissions testing by South Korean authorities, Nissan denies wrongdoing 2016-05-16 15:10 Nissan has denied accusations of fitting a "defeat device" to its British-built Qashqai to pass diesel emissions tests by South Korean authorities.
  The environment ministry said Nissan were guilty of using software on diesel versions of the SUV to hit pollution targets. The South Korean Government is expected to fine Nissan almost £200,000 and order the recall
  
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• The 2016 Spanish Grand Prix flipped all the scripts

  16-05-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,Renault,Europe,RacingThe Spanish Grand Prix is usually less than dramatic - the pole-sitter has won the race 19 of the last 25 years. This year things would be very different.Continue reading The 2016 Spanish Grand Prix flipped all the scripts The 2016 Spanish Grand Prix flipped all the scripts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• VW factory employees will receive bonuses after all

  16-05-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Volkswagen,Europe,GermanyThe bonuses are down $2,200 from last year.Continue reading VW factory employees will receive bonuses after all VW factory employees will receive bonuses after all originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Million-mile Toyota Tundra owner given brand new truck

  16-05-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Toyota,TruckAfter putting more than one million miles on his 2007 Tundra, Toyota is giving Victor Sheppard a brand new one.Continue reading Million-mile Toyota Tundra owner given brand new truck Million-mile Toyota Tundra owner given brand new truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Faurecia adds CoverTech to France facility

  16-05-2016 14:39
  
  Faurecia has added to its TechCentre in Brières-les-Scellés (France) with the inclusion of CoverTech, a new expertise facility for automotive seat covers.
  
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• Nissan denies emission cheating claims in South Korea

  16-05-2016 14:17
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Emissions,South Korea,UKIf found guilty, Nissan would have to pay $280,000 and recall more than 800 cars.Continue reading Nissan denies emission cheating claims in South Korea Nissan denies emission cheating claims in South Korea originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 08:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Playboy's Playmate of the Year gets a Fiat 124 Spider

  16-05-2016 14:01
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Etc.,Marketing/Advertising,Fiat,Convertible,PerformanceAs Playboy's latest (and possibly last) Playmate of the Year, Eugena Washington won $100,000 and a two-year lease on a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider.Continue reading Playboy's Playmate of the Year gets a Fiat 124 Spider Playboy's Playmate of the Year gets a Fiat 124 Spider originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2016 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• New MINI Clubman ALL4 2016 review

  16-05-2016 13:52
  
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  Image 1 of 19 16 May, 2016 11:00pmLawrence Allan
  Four-wheel drive proves to be another string in the cool MINI Clubman's bowMINI isn’t known for its four-wheel-drive cars; its ALL4 system was previously reserved for its Countryman and Paceman crossovers. But now the bigger, more mature and versatile MINI Clubman is available with the set-up for the very first time, too.
  ALL4 is an intelligent system rather than a permanent one, so the Clubman remains front-driven until slip i
  
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• BMW M2 vs Ford Focus RS vs Audi RS3

  16-05-2016 13:08
  
  Absolute power: In one of the most eagerly awaited performance car clashes of 2016, BMW's M2 faces two scorching rivals from Ford and Audi 2016-05-16 12:30 If you're after speed without breaking the bank, then 2016 has been a brilliant year so far. Ford's Focus RS has already seen off its four-wheel-drive rivals in a showdown on Spanish roads, so it's now the hardcore hot hatchback to beat.
  But there's now a new driver-focused model prowling Britain's B-roads. The BMW M2 has the Focus squarely
  
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• Eberspaecher 2015 revenue up 21% to EUR4.4bn

  16-05-2016 12:52
  
  Eberspaecher says its group of companies generated revenue of EUR4.4bn (US$4.9bn) for 2015, up 21.5%.
  
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• Renault's Curitiba plant to assemble Brazilian Kwid

  16-05-2016 12:35
  
  The Kwid will be assembled in Brazil by Renault's Ayrton Senna industrial complex in Sao José dos Pinhais (state of Parana), the automaker announced.
  
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• Nissan denies claims it faked emissions figures in S. Korea

  16-05-2016 11:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan denied South Korean claims that it faked emissions figures in its UK-built Qashqai SUV diesel models.
  
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• What's the best oil for my car?

  16-05-2016 11:50
  
  How to choose the best engine oil and the correct grade of oil for your car 2016-05-18 14:40 It’s hard to overstate the importance of engine oil. It’s crucial to the smooth running and reliability of every petrol and diesel engine, so it’s essential you check it regularly and ensure it’s changed at every service.
  If your oil needs topping up you must make sure you’re using the right type of oil.
  What are grades of oil?
  There’s a bewildering range of oil out t
  
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• Preh records 2015 revenue up 25% to EUR763m

  16-05-2016 11:36
  
  Preh has unveiled 2015 revenues increasing 25% to EUR763m (US$864m), while order intake rose 28% to EUR828m.
  
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• New 300PS diesel for Jaguar XJ - ANALYSIS

  16-05-2016 11:21
  Never a big seller, nonetheless JLR does have plans to replace the now six years old Jaguar XJ. That won't be for another three years but in the meantime, a package of tech updates and a new diesel are paying sales dividends.
  
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• Lanxess records Q1 net income soaring to EUR53m

  16-05-2016 11:00
  
  Lanxess has posted first quarter net income up to EUR53m (US$60m) compared with EUR22m last year.
  
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• Toyota braces for plunging profits

  16-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Seesawing foreign exchange rates are threatening to squeeze profits for Japanese automakers just as they intensify their efforts -- and their spending -- in the United States.
  
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• Suppliers, irked by cuts, take VW to task

  16-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Suppliers aren't very happy with Volkswagen. In fact, Volkswagen's North American purchasing operation got rock-bottom ratings in Planning Perspectives Inc.'s 2016 survey of senior supplier executives.
  
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