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• Recharge Wrap-up: QR code hints at Tesla Supercharger in Mexico, Lyft tests scheduling

  25-05-2016 23:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Renault,Green Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,Smartphone,ElectricA QR code reveals Tesla's Mexican Supercharger plans. Lyft tests ride scheduling in San Francisco. Renault partners with EU on fast-charging infrastructure in Europe.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: QR code hints at Tesla Supercharger in Mexico, Lyft tests scheduling Recharge Wrap-up: QR code hints at Tesla Supercharger in Mexico, Lyft tests scheduling originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May
  
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• Bentley Azure could return for limited edition

  25-05-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Bentley,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceNo surprise, but a new Bentley Azure would be wildly expensive, with prices expected to get well into the seven-figure range.Continue reading Bentley Azure could return for limited edition Bentley Azure could return for limited edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Takata hires financial adviser to mull restructuring options

  25-05-2016 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Takata hired investment bank Lazard to lead efforts to seek new investment and help resolve financial issues stemming from its record-setting recall of tens of millions of airbag inflators that can rupture.
  
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• Tesla loses fight to open second store in North Carolina

  25-05-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,TeslaThe North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles denies Tesla the right to open a second gallery in the state, saying local, independent dealers could do it.Continue reading Tesla loses fight to open second store in North Carolina Tesla loses fight to open second store in North Carolina originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This Street Legal NASCAR is Yours for Just $69,000

  25-05-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:AuctionsModern stock cars aren't even close to the road cars they resemble. But what about a custom-built street car just like the real thing?Continue reading This Street Legal NASCAR is Yours for Just $69,000 This Street Legal NASCAR is Yours for Just $69,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bill Ford's connections with Flex-N-Gate owner help land Detroit plant

  25-05-2016 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two auto industry executives with ties to NFL football franchises -- Bill Ford of the Detroit Lions and Shahid Khan of the Jacksonville Jaguars -- played key roles in bringing a top-tier auto parts plant to Detroit.
  
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• NHTSA could finally start using rear-seat crash-test dummies

  25-05-2016 22:12
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,SafetyIs the back seat the safest place for passengers? We may soon find out.Continue reading NHTSA could finally start using rear-seat crash-test dummies NHTSA could finally start using rear-seat crash-test dummies originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 16:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Classic Olds, Jaguar share screen in X-Men movie

  25-05-2016 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vintage Jaguar and Oldsmobile models get screen time in the superhero flick X-Men: Apocalypse, which hits U.S. theaters Friday.
  
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• Fifth Gear canceled, according to host Tiff Needell

  25-05-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,UKFret not, fans. We'll still have plenty of British automotive news to watch.Continue reading Fifth Gear canceled, according to host Tiff Needell Fifth Gear canceled, according to host Tiff Needell originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Google plans randd center for self-driving cars in suburban Detroit

  25-05-2016 20:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google plans to open a 53,000-square-foot operation in suburban Detroit to conduct further randd for the company's self-driving automotive technology.
  
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• Dodge hires new ad agency

  25-05-2016 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has selected GSDandM as lead agency for Dodge after a review, according to people familiar with the matter.
  
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• Ford recalls 2013 and 2014 F-150 models for leaking brakes

  25-05-2016 19:20
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,Safety,TruckFord recalls approximately 271,000 F-150 models equipped with the 3.5-liter Ecoboost engine from 2013 and 2014 for faulty brake master cylinders.Continue reading Ford recalls 2013 and 2014 F-150 models for leaking brakes Ford recalls 2013 and 2014 F-150 models for leaking brakes originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 13:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive: The Next Big Thing for Texas Instruments - Yahoo News

  25-05-2016 19:16 via finance.yahoo.com
  
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  Automotive: The Next Big Thing for Texas Instruments
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  The first quarter of 2016 has seen mixed results from Apple (AAPL) suppliers. Apple reported its first decline in iPhone sales and expects more declines in the second quarter due to weak demand for the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Some suppliers took a hint ...and more »
  
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• BMW invests in California-based mobile carpooling app

  25-05-2016 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW said today its BMW iVentures venture capital arm has invested an undisclosed amount in California-based Scoop Technologies, which offers a smartphone-powered carpooling service called Scoop.
  
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• Google building self-driving vehicle test facility in Michigan

  25-05-2016 18:57
  
  Filed under:Minivan/Van,AutonomousGoogle is establishing a self-driving technology development center in Novi, Michigan.Continue reading Google building self-driving vehicle test facility in Michigan Google building self-driving vehicle test facility in Michigan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 12:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New SsangYong Tivoli XLV 2016 review

  25-05-2016 18:55
  
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  Image 1 of 16 25 May, 2016 6:00pmLawrence Allan
  We drive the longer, more practical SsangYong Tivoli XLV for the first time -is a crossover estate a niche too far?It’s not quite enjoying the same success as the Nissan Juke, but after a year on sale SsangYong’s Tivoli has been a hit. Over 64,000 have been churned out of the Korean factory to date, which makes the crossover the brand’s biggest selling model. 
  SsangYong claims part of the Tivoli’s appeal i
  
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• Does Lincoln Zephyr trademark mean a return to real names?

  25-05-2016 18:31
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Government/Legal,Lincoln,MercuryIt would be a fitting title for the MKZ.Continue reading Does Lincoln Zephyr trademark mean a return to real names? Does Lincoln Zephyr trademark mean a return to real names? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 12:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Updated VW e-Golf will have maybe 124 miles of real-world range

  25-05-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,ElectricThanks to better battery cells, the facelifted VW e-Golf should have a real-world range of around 124 miles when it arrives this fall.Continue reading Updated VW e-Golf will have maybe 124 miles of real-world range Updated VW e-Golf will have maybe 124 miles of real-world range originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How China is shaping the future of the car industry

  25-05-2016 18:23
  
  Steve Fowler meets some of the top bosses in the business at the Beijing Motor Show to find out how China is shaping the industry 2016-05-30 11:00Aston Martin Image 1 of 10
  Image 1 of 10Andy Palmer: President and CEO
  Aston sales in China are relatively small at 200 a year, but the potential for growth is huge, especially with the new DBX crossover. “If we want to go beyond 300 or 400 cars here, you have to do something special – you have to do an SUV,” Palmer told us. “I
  
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• Behind Beijing - meet the CEO's

  25-05-2016 18:23
  
  Meeting some of the top bosses in the business at the Beijing Motor Show to find out how China is changing the shape of the industry 2016-05-30 11:00Aston Martin Image 1 of 10
  Image 1 of 10Andy Palmer: President and CEO
  Aston sales in China are relatively small at 200 a year, but the potential for growth is huge, especially with the new DBX crossover. “If we want to go beyond 300 or 400 cars here, you have to do something special – you have to do an SUV,” Palmer told us. &ldqu
  
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• Autumn facelift beckons for Citroen's Family smash hit Grand Picasso

  25-05-2016 18:15
  Flippin' typical. The Family was not even finished reviewing the seven seat C4 Grand Picasso when Citroen announced the range - which also includes the five-seat non-Grand version - is getting a facelift this summer. There's a new front end, a silver roof bar option for the Grand and two-tone options for the shorter model plus more personalisation options, a hands-free feature for the current power tailgate, new Citroën Connect Nav and two new petrol engines: PureTech 130 S&S EAT6
  
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• ANALYSIS - Autumn facelift beckons for Citroen's Family smash hit Grand Picasso

  25-05-2016 18:15
  Flippin' typical. The Family was not even finished reviewing the seven seat C4 Grand Picasso when Citroen announced the range - which also includes the five-seat non-Grand version - is getting a facelift this summer. There's a new front end, a silver roof bar option for the Grand and two-tone options for the shorter model plus more personalisation options, a hands-free feature for the current power tailgate, new Citroën Connect Nav and two new petrol engines: PureTech 130 S&S EAT6
  
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• BMW i gets in on ridesharing with Scoop investment

  25-05-2016 17:55
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,ElectricThe app lets carpoolers find each other and share rides to and from work.Continue reading BMW i gets in on ridesharing with Scoop investment BMW i gets in on ridesharing with Scoop investment originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Almost all GM models will have stop-start option by 2020

  25-05-2016 17:40
  
  Filed under:Green,GM,Fuel EfficiencyGeneral Motors will offer a stop-start option on nearly all models by the end of the decade.Continue reading Almost all GM models will have stop-start option by 2020 Almost all GM models will have stop-start option by 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler's Detroit Diesel union workers ratify new labor contract

  25-05-2016 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UAW members at Detroit Diesel ratified a contract Tuesday that includes a wage increase and commits Daimler Trucks North America to new engine production.
  
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• Romanian PM asks Ford for more

  25-05-2016 17:09
  
  Romania's prime minister Dacian Ciolos has asked Ford to develop and expand its production in Romania.
  
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• Ford recalls 271,000 F-150s for brake job

  25-05-2016 17:09
  
  Ford is recalling 271,00 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles in North America to replace brake master cylinders.
  
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• Ford recalls nearly 271,000 previous-generation F-150s after brake failures

  25-05-2016 17:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford is recalling nearly 271,000 previous-generation F-150s after a three-month investigation by federal safety regulators into dozens of complaints about front brake failures and nine crashes.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Can the new Jaguar F-PACE beat the Macan?

  25-05-2016 16:56
  For too many years, those running Jaguar listened to 'experts' who said an SUV would dilute its image. What nonsense. Now, as the leaping cat brand prepares to launch the F-PACE, it believes it has a car that's as good as the Macan. Is it?
  
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• Used Mazda 2 review

  25-05-2016 16:38
  
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  Image 1 of 13 26 May, 2016 11:00amRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 2 covering the 2 Mk2 (2007-2014)Mazda is neither a volume car maker nor a premium one, which is why it’s often overlooked by new and used buyers. Yet the Japanese company has built a raft of great models over the past decade that look sharp, drive brilliantly, are reliable and have a decent amount of equipment.
  That’s the case for the Mazda 2, which went on sale in&nb
  
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• FCA has no deal to sell stake to China's GAC, Elkann says

  25-05-2016 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has not made any agreement with China's Guangzhou Automobile Group to sell a stake, the Italian carmaker's chairman John Elkann said today.
  
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• Ford Automotive becomes Turkey's export champion, surpassing oil refinery - Hurriyet Daily News

  25-05-2016 16:13 via hurriyetdailynews.com
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  Ford Automotive becomes Turkey's export champion, surpassing oil refinery
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  Ford Automotive, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and Turkey's Koç Holding, was the country's top exporter in 2015, surpassing oil refinery Tüpraş, which had been the champion for the past five consecutive years. Ford Automotive made over ...and more »
  
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• Lexus CT 200h could be replaced by sub-compact hybrid CUV

  25-05-2016 16:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Lexus,Crossover,Hatchback,Hybrid,LuxuryThe small crossover is likely to be based on the Toyota C-HR.Continue reading Lexus CT 200h could be replaced by sub-compact hybrid CUV Lexus CT 200h could be replaced by sub-compact hybrid CUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hear Chris Evans read a review of Chris Evans on Top Gear

  25-05-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,TV/MoviesHe read the review on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, naturally.Continue reading Hear Chris Evans read a review of Chris Evans on Top Gear Hear Chris Evans read a review of Chris Evans on Top Gear originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW invests $300m in ride-hailing taxi app Gett

  25-05-2016 15:28
  
  The VW Group joins a growing group of carmakers investing in taxi-hailing apps to prepare for autonomous future and fight Uber 2016-05-25 14:20 Volkswagen is the latest carmaker to join a growing group of manufacturers spending billions investing in ride-hailing apps in order to pave the way for self-driving cars in the future.
  The Volkswagen Group recently announced a $300million (£241million) investment into Tel-Aviv based ride-hailing app, Gett, while Toyota has also announced it will
  
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• 2017 Acura NSX No. 1 just rolled off the line in Ohio

  25-05-2016 15:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Acura,Coupe,Hybrid,Performance,SupercarsThe 2017 Acura NSX is live and in production. Rick Hendrick already has one.Continue reading 2017 Acura NSX No. 1 just rolled off the line in Ohio 2017 Acura NSX No. 1 just rolled off the line in Ohio originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2016 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK engine making for domestic use surges 51% in April

  25-05-2016 14:42
  
  UK automakers built 231,628 engines in April, up 14.6% year on year. Domestic market output of 99,041 units was up 50.8%. Total engine output was up 6.2% for the year to date, to 899,516 units.
  
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• UK CV export output declines in April

  25-05-2016 14:42
  
  British commercial vehicle (CV) production is holding steady in 2016, despite a marginal decline in output of -0.9% in April to 8,548 units, with overall growth of 0.4% to 32,187 in the first four months of the year, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data.
  
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• Mitsubishi restates profit as president quits

  25-05-2016 14:42
  Mitsubishi Motors has booked a JPY19.1bn ($174m) charge to reflect losses related to its fuel economy testing scandal which reduced profit last fiscal year by 19% and prompted a shake-up in top management, a media report said.
  
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• Exports behind April UK car output surge

  25-05-2016 14:31
  
  UK car manufacturing continued to make significant gains in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as 149,334 units were built in the month, a 16.4% increase on April 2015, marking the ninth consecutive month of growth.
  
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• Peugeot Citroen details plan to embrace electric and hybrid tech

  25-05-2016 14:22
  
  PSA boss sets our plans for major growth in electric and hybrid cars across the Peugeot, Citroen and DS brands 2016-05-25 14:26 PSA will launch its bid to electrify much of its line-up with a hybrid DS SUV in 2019, the company has confirmed.
  The French automotive giant - which comprises Peugeot, Citroen and DS - has already stated that it will launch seven plug-in hybrids across its ranges by 2021. Now it has confirmed more detailed specs on the system, and revealed that it will be introduced b
  
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• DS to lead the way in PSA's hybrid and electric future

  25-05-2016 14:22
  
  PSA boss sets our plans for major growth in electric and hybrid cars across the range, starting with DS from 2019 2016-05-25 16:25 DS will lead PSA’s push into hybrid and electric vehicles from 2019, the company has confirmed. The French automotive giant - which comprises Peugeot, Citroen and DS - has already stated that it will launch an extensive range of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles across its ranges by 2021. Now it has confirmed more detailed specs on the systems, a
  
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• Crash test dummies get in back seat to make Uber riders safer

  25-05-2016 14:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Crash test dummies, who have dutifully endured thousands of simulated accidents from the front seat, are about to get a ride in the back.
  
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• Novelis adds third Oswego aluminium line to supply Ford

  25-05-2016 14:01
  
  Novelis has commissioned its third aluminium automotive finishing line in Oswego, New York to supply Ford.
  
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• Toyota, recovering from earthquakes, plans full production in Japan next week

  25-05-2016 13:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota said all production lines at its factories in Japan would operate between May 30 and June 4, after output was partially suspended following earthquakes in southern Japan last month.
  
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• Toyota-Uber places automakers in rival ride-sharing alliances

  25-05-2016 13:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota's investment in Uber Technologies has drawn the battle lines between the world's largest automakers, which have now solidified partnerships with competing ride-hailing apps in the burgeoning field of on-demand transportation.
  
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• “How will our future in Europe impact upon us car owners?”

  25-05-2016 13:31
  
  With the EU referendum closing in, Steve Fowler looks at the pros and cons of the UK remaining in the European Union 2016-05-29 09:00 I’ve not really got a great deal of time for politicians and their quest for what always seems like personal glory ahead of what’s right for the majority. Sadly, true to form, the current debate about whether we should remain as part of the European Union seems to be getting pretty personal, too. That’s a shame – this particular vote will
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: GKN electric AWD, $8,500 for Tesla brake repair

  25-05-2016 13:28
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Tesla,Alternative Fuels,Green Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Electric,HydrogenA Tesla Model S owner was quoted $8,500 to fix his brakes. BMW will use GKN's eAxle AWD system. The Orange County Transportation Authority uses a fuel cell bus powered by Ballard.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: GKN electric AWD, $8,500 for Tesla brake repair Recharge Wrap-up: GKN electric AWD, $8,500 for Tesla brake repair originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed,
  
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• SUVs, Astra, A4 buoy Europe sales in April

  25-05-2016 13:13
  New car registrations in the 29 European markets covered by JATO Dynamics showed the current positive sales trend continued during April, with 1.32m units sold, which is 108,000 units more than the total recorded in April 2015. This was higher than the growth seen in March 2016 (+5.6%) and in April 2015 (+6.9%). YTD volume totalled 5.25m cars, which is 8.3% higher than total registrations between January and April 2015. The March SAAR came in at 15.38m units.
  
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• Asia Pacific Automotive Biometric Access System Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  25-05-2016 12:47 via businesswire.com
  
  Asia Pacific Automotive Biometric Access System Market 2016-2022 - Research and Markets
  Business Wire (press release)
  The increasing demand for luxury vehicles in this region has enhanced the demand for biometric access systems installed in the vehicles. The technologically advanced products are gaining prominence in this region, basically in China, India, Japan and ...and more »
  
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