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• Jules Bianchi family sues FIA and Marussia over death

  26-05-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,Safety​Jules Bianchi's family has taken the first steps of legal action against the FIA, the Formula One Group and the Marussia team over the death of their son after the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.Continue reading Jules Bianchi family sues FIA and Marussia over death Jules Bianchi family sues FIA and Marussia over death originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this
  
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• NIACC Automotive Department hosting car show, open house - Mason City Globe Gazette

  26-05-2016 23:14 via globegazette.com
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  NIACC Automotive Department hosting car show, open house
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  MASON CITY | The North Iowa Area Community College Automotive Department invites the community to an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 4. The public is encouraged to bring a car to display in the parking lot outside the Automotive Department ...
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• Harley-Davidson introduces new flat-track racing bike

  26-05-2016 23:02
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,MotorcycleAfter over 40 years of dominating flat-track racing, Harley-Davidson has replaced the XR750 with its new XG750R, a liquid-cooled racer based on the 750 Street.Continue reading Harley-Davidson introduces new flat-track racing bike Harley-Davidson introduces new flat-track racing bike originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 17:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Paul and Todd from Everyday Driver | Autoblog Podcast #477

  26-05-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Buick,FordOn Episode #477, we talk with Paul and Todd, the driving force behind EveryDay Driver.Continue reading Paul and Todd from Everyday Driver | Autoblog Podcast #477 Paul and Todd from Everyday Driver | Autoblog Podcast #477 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Machine-Learning Radars May Come to Automotive - EE Times

  26-05-2016 22:24 via eetimes.com
  
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  Machine-Learning Radars May Come to Automotive
  EE Times
  The IMEC research institute (Heverlee, Belgium) plans to make future sensors -- specifically radar sensors -- as well as devices that extract useful information locally and even become learning machines. IMEC is already working with automotive radar ...
  
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• Ford to launch pilot program to employ adults with autism

  26-05-2016 22:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford is launching a pilot program on June 1 to hire adults with autism.
  
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• May U.S. sales expected to drop on fewer selling days

  26-05-2016 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to be lower this month than in May 2015, as slower growth combines with a calendar that gives dealerships one fewer weekend to draw in shoppers.
  
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• Apple might be getting into EV chargers

  26-05-2016 21:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Rumormill,Emerging Technologies,ElectricApple is talking to electric vehicle charging companies about their technology, perhaps hinting once again that there's something to the Project Titan rumors.Continue reading Apple might be getting into EV chargers Apple might be getting into EV chargers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 15:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• DARPA shows off two hybrid motorcycles for special forces

  26-05-2016 21:35
  
  Filed under:Motorcycle,Military,Off-RoadThese two motorcycle prototypes for the military can run on almost any fuel, or switch to electricity for silent operation.Continue reading DARPA shows off two hybrid motorcycles for special forces DARPA shows off two hybrid motorcycles for special forces originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi Quick Spin

  26-05-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Quick Spins,Sedan,HybridThe electrified Fusions get some updates for 2017.Continue reading 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi Quick Spin 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley to retire aging 6.75-liter V8 with current Mulsanne

  26-05-2016 20:10
  
  Filed under:BentleyThe 6.75-liter V8 engine in the Bentley Mulsanne has been in production in some form since 1959, but word has it that it will be phased out together with the model it propels, to be replaced by a V12.Continue reading Bentley to retire aging 6.75-liter V8 with current Mulsanne Bentley to retire aging 6.75-liter V8 with current Mulsanne originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |
  
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• European Equity Benchmarks Close Higher on Automotive, Mining Stocks; Nationwide Labor Strikes Roil France - Nasdaq

  26-05-2016 19:28 via nasdaq.com
  
  European Equity Benchmarks Close Higher on Automotive, Mining Stocks; Nationwide Labor Strikes Roil France
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  The broad-based major European markets were bolstered by strong automotive and mining stocks in Thursday's trading session, closing higher despite major labor strikes in France. Major nationwise strikes hit France as unions led walkouts at oil ...and more »
  
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• Mounties use huge camera rig to bust texting drivers

  26-05-2016 19:18
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Driving,Canada,Smartphone,TechnologyDistracted driving is a scourge on the nation's highways and byways, and texting while driving is one of the biggest problems.Continue reading Mounties use huge camera rig to bust texting drivers Mounties use huge camera rig to bust texting drivers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 13:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing could push insurance premiums down 30%, study finds

  26-05-2016 19:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Auto insurance premiums could decline by as much as 30 percent over the next 25 years as autonomous vehicles and sharing services become more prevalent, a study found.
  
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• Futuristic Chinese Bus Concept | Autoblog Minute

  26-05-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Transportation Alternatives,Future,Autoblog MinuteChina has a bus concept that could impact the future of public transit. Could a bus like this work in the US? Eddie Sabatini reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading Futuristic Chinese Bus Concept | Autoblog Minute Futuristic Chinese Bus Concept | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• SAE now has a wireless charging standard: J2954

  26-05-2016 18:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Electric,FutureAny dedicated electric vehicle fan knows what J1772 is. We may soon need to learn about J2954 as well.Continue reading SAE now has a wireless charging standard: J2954 SAE now has a wireless charging standard: J2954 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 12:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US vehicle market cooling in May

  26-05-2016 18:51
  
  Edmunds says that its forecast for US sales numbers for May suggests that while the market has cooled, it is still on track to hit a new record in 2016.
  
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• Watch the Kia Soul hamsters take on 'Dueling Banjos'

  26-05-2016 18:35
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Videos,Kia,Crossover,Budget,ElectricThe Kia Soul hamsters are back, they're plump, and they're turning an old Bluegrass tune into a party anthem.Continue reading Watch the Kia Soul hamsters take on 'Dueling Banjos' Watch the Kia Soul hamsters take on 'Dueling Banjos' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 12:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW sees mobile robots on future assembly lines

  26-05-2016 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For Volkswagen AG, one of the visions for future manufacturing includes mobile machinery, with robots cruising around factories and deciding on their own what they'll do next.
  
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• We ride a 29-mph electric surfboard, no waves required | Translogic 201

  26-05-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Translogic,Videos,Alternative Fuels,Technology,Electric,SpecialtyIs the electric Radinn Wakejet a jet ski? Is it a wakeboard? According to Radinn America's distributor, it's a brand new sport.Continue reading We ride a 29-mph electric surfboard, no waves required | Translogic 201 We ride a 29-mph electric surfboard, no waves required | Translogic 201 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Em
  
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• Ford bumps driving range of 2017 Fusion Energi to 610 miles

  26-05-2016 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford has bumped the range of the 2017 Fusion Energi, a plug-in hybrid, to a diesel-like 610 miles on one tank of fuel. That's up 60 miles from the 2016 model.
  
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• New Top Gear will top Clarkson version, says Eddie Jordan

  26-05-2016 17:40
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/MoviesEvans, LeBlanc, Reid, Schmidt, Harris, and Jordan versus Clarkson, Hammond, and May. Fight!Continue reading New Top Gear will top Clarkson version, says Eddie Jordan New Top Gear will top Clarkson version, says Eddie Jordan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tokyo cops now have three Nissan 370Z Nismo patrol cars

  26-05-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Japan,Coupe,Performance,Police/EmergencyNissan delivered a trio of 370Z Nismo patrol cars to the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo, putting street racers on notice.Continue reading Tokyo cops now have three Nissan 370Z Nismo patrol cars Tokyo cops now have three Nissan 370Z Nismo patrol cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• More research emerges showing consumers uninformed, wary of new vehicle technology

  26-05-2016 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automakers investing billions in plug-in cars and self-driving vehicle systems are getting caution signals from new research that suggests many mainstream consumers don't know what benefits they would get.
  
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• Use of Integrated Powder Solutions in Automotive Parts Predicted to Drive the Iron Powder Market in North America ... - Business Wire (press release)

  26-05-2016 17:20 via businesswire.com
  
  Use of Integrated Powder Solutions in Automotive Parts Predicted to Drive the Iron Powder Market in North America ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research report released by Technavio, the iron powder market in North America is expected to reach 563,000 metric tons in volume by 2020. Iron powder market in North America expected to reach ...and more »
  
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• Cash-strapped Takata to be bought by private equity firm

  26-05-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under:Earnings/FinancialsAutomakers to be asked to help foot the bill for airbag recalls as private equity firm KKR moves towards a leveraged buyout of Japanese automotive supplier Takata.Continue reading Cash-strapped Takata to be bought by private equity firm Cash-strapped Takata to be bought by private equity firm originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Maserati recalls 26k sedans for rear suspension failure

  26-05-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Maserati,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceMaserati has discovered bolts may have not been tightened properly in the rear suspension of its Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans, so it's launching a recall to address the issue.Continue reading Maserati recalls 26k sedans for rear suspension failure Maserati recalls 26k sedans for rear suspension failure originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&nbs
  
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• 4 Automotive Stocks That Are Strong Buys Now - Yahoo News

  26-05-2016 16:02 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  4 Automotive Stocks That Are Strong Buys Now
  Yahoo News
  The auto sector holds promise right now, given the strong sales volumes and impressive first-quarter 2016 results. Low fuel costs, pent up demand, high incentives, favorable macroeconomic factors and attractive vehicle launches are boosting sales in ...and more »
  
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• Cosworth building a factory in Detroit

  26-05-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Plants/Manufacturing,Misc. Automakers,UK,United StatesCosworth doesn't yet name the manufacturer it will supply with V8 cylinder heads.Continue reading Cosworth building a factory in Detroit Cosworth building a factory in Detroit originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SUV/CUV Owners Drive Automotive Loyalty Rates, IHS Says - Business Wire (press release)

  26-05-2016 15:44 via businesswire.com
  
  SUV/CUV Owners Drive Automotive Loyalty Rates, IHS Says
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  SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Loyalty among SUV/CUV owners in the United States has soared to record levels, according to recent analysis from business information provider IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS). Sixty-three percent of ...and more »
  
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• Toyota reorganises Malaysian manufacturing footprint

  26-05-2016 15:30
  
  Toyota has provided more detail on plans to reorganise its Malaysian manufacturing footprint and add a new passenger vehicle manufacturing plant.
  
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• Scania links up with Ericsson to test 5G mobile technology

  26-05-2016 15:30
  
  VW-owned Scania says it has become the first company to test the communication giant's new 5G technology components, as part of a collaboration between Scania and Ericsson Research exploring the use of 5G networks in transport communications.
  
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• Watch dozens of cars swallowed by sinkhole in Italy

  26-05-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,EuropeA burst water main in Florence opened up a sinkhole that reportedly sunk dozens of cars near the Italian city's historic center on Wednesday.Continue reading Watch dozens of cars swallowed by sinkhole in Italy Watch dozens of cars swallowed by sinkhole in Italy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Infineon and Imec team on sensor chip development

  26-05-2016 14:48
  
  Infineon Technologies and Imec are to cooperate on CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor chip development.
  
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• Beijing will get China's strictest fuel standards next year

  26-05-2016 14:29
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,ChinaBeijing officials are trying to reduce pollution from transportation by as much as 20 percent with the strongest fuel standards in the country.Continue reading Beijing will get China's strictest fuel standards next year Beijing will get China's strictest fuel standards next year originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 08:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Consumer Reports: 2016 Prius is most efficient hybrid ever

  26-05-2016 14:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Fuel Efficiency,Hatchback,Sedan,HybridThe new Toyota Prius goes farther on a gallon of gas than any vehicle Consumer Reports has ever tested.Continue reading Consumer Reports: 2016 Prius is most efficient hybrid ever Consumer Reports: 2016 Prius is most efficient hybrid ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 May 2016 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna to build aluminium casting facility in UK

  26-05-2016 14:04
  Magna International has announced it will build a new world-class aluminium casting facility in Telford, UK, to support Jaguar Land Rover.
  
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• Alliance to boost prospects for automotive composites - Plastics & Rubber Weekly

  26-05-2016 13:53 via prw.com
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  Alliance to boost prospects for automotive composites
  Plastics & Rubber Weekly
  The automotive sector can learn from the aerospace experience, said Dick Elsy, chief executive of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and chairman of the Automotive Council's Manufacturing Group. An industry alliance is seeking to develop the UK's ...
  
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• Faurecia nominated FAST partner for VW Group

  26-05-2016 13:50
  
  Faurecia says it has been nominated again as strategic partner within the 'Future Automotive Supply Tracks' initiative (FAST) of the Volkswagen Group.
  
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• French fuel crisis: one British motorist running out of fuel every nine minutes

  26-05-2016 13:38
  
  A quarter of France's fuel stations are running low on fuel, causing Brits traveling in the country to run on fumes 2016-05-26 12:30 According to new research, British motorists travelling in France are calling breakdown providers every nine minutes after running out of fuel. The mounting problem is a consequence of the on-going fuel crisis in the country.
  With the continued fuel shortage affecting France, breakdown provider Green Flag has revealed it is responding to 14 per cent more fuel rela
  
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• French fuel crisis: one British motorist runing out of fuel every nine minutes

  26-05-2016 13:38
  
  A quarter of France's fuel stations are running low on fuel, causing Brits traveling in the country to run on fumes 2016-05-26 12:30 According to new research, British motorists travelling in France are calling breakdown providers every nine minutes after running out of fuel. The mounting problem is a consequence of the on-going fuel crisis in the country.
  With the continued fuel shortage affecting France, breakdown provider Green Flag has revealed it is responding to 14 per cent more fuel rela
  
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• GM's China joint venture to recall 2.16 million vehicles

  26-05-2016 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM's joint venture with China's SAIC will recall about 2.16 million vehicles starting Aug. 15 because the engine crankcase valves may corrode, China's principal consumer protection watchdog said today.
  
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• ST and Weifu colloborate in Testing Institute

  26-05-2016 13:35
  
  STMicroelectronics and Weifu High-Technology, a Chinese provider of automotive electronic control systems, have unveiled ST's participation in Weifu's Researching and Testing Institute of Engineering and Technology.
  
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• Brose manufactures five millionth seat structure

  26-05-2016 13:35
  
  Brose says it has manufactured the five millionth front seat structure since the start of production in 2012 for a joint project between Daimler and BMW.
  
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• Auto Trader is fine-tuning its DMP to consolidate the automotive purchase journey - The Drum

  26-05-2016 13:35 via thedrum.com
  
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  Auto Trader is fine-tuning its DMP to consolidate the automotive purchase journey
  The Drum
  It might be known as the place to visit for buying and selling cars but Auto Trader wants to be an authority on the entire customer journey and is consolidating its data to deliver on that promise. Manufacturer, dealership or advertising agency, the ...
  
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• Multek opens new Zhuhai automotive division - evertiq.com

  26-05-2016 13:32 via evertiq.com
  
  Multek opens new Zhuhai automotive division
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  Multek has launched its new Zhuhai automotive division in response to its growing automotive business. The Company also announced completion of ISO/TS16949:2009 quality accreditation for its high layer count factory, and now delivers TS16949-grade ...and more »
  
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• Drive System and Solvay team on plastic composites

  26-05-2016 13:12
  
  Automotive engineering consultancy, Drive System Design (DSD) and Solvay say they aim to make the large-scale use of plastic composites in transmissions a viable solution for future vehicles.
  
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• ST and Weifu colloborate in Testing Institute - just-auto.com (registration)

  26-05-2016 13:09 via just-auto.com
  
  ST and Weifu colloborate in Testing Institute
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  STMicroelectronics and Weifu High-Technology, a Chinese provider of automotive electronic control systems, have unveiled ST's participation in Weifu's Researching and Testing Institute of Engineering and Technology. Efforts will focus on the ...
  
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• Thai market rises 2% in April

  26-05-2016 11:59
  
  Thailand's new vehicle market expanded by 1.7% to 54,986 units in April, from depressed sales of 54,085 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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• FMC triples lithium hydroxide production

  26-05-2016 11:59
  
  FMC is to increase its production capacity of lithium hydroxide by 20,000 metric tons per year, effectively tripling its production.
  
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