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• 2017 Porsche Panamera leaked looking sporty and sleek

  23-06-2016 23:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Porsche,Hatchback,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceOh, look. It's the 2017 Porsche Panamera, complete with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine underhood.Continue reading 2017 Porsche Panamera leaked looking sporty and sleek 2017 Porsche Panamera leaked looking sporty and sleek originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Toyota delivers first Mirai to Norway, Tesla installs Cal State Powerpacks

  23-06-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Toyota,Alternative Fuels,Green Automakers,Electric,HydrogenCal State has contracted to install 12-MWh worth of Tesla Powerpacks. JAC considers building EVs in Bulgaria. Toyota delivered Norway's first Mirai to Uno-X Hydrogen.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Toyota delivers first Mirai to Norway, Tesla installs Cal State Powerpacks Recharge Wrap-up: Toyota delivers first Mirai to Norway, Tesla installs Cal State Powerpacks originally
  
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• Fiat Chrysler, GM, Toyota near deals to resume Venezuela output

  23-06-2016 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler, GM and Toyota are close to agreeing to resume car production in Venezuela after the government allowed them to sell output in dollars, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the talks.
  
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• Jeep Compass, Patriot replacement due early next year

  23-06-2016 22:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The single vehicle replacing the Jeep Compass and Patriot will debut in late September in Brazil and will retain one of the two names, Jeep brand head Mike Manley said Thursday.
  
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• IIHS: Drivers safer than passengers in frontal crash test

  23-06-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,Hyundai,Toyota,SUVResults from a recent IIHS study reveals that cars with good small overlap front ratings may not protect the passenger as well as the driver.Continue reading IIHS: Drivers safer than passengers in frontal crash test IIHS: Drivers safer than passengers in frontal crash test originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Mill's shapeshifting Blackbird can mimic any car

  23-06-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Emerging Technologies,Technology,SpecialtyThe Blackbird can adjust its length and width, and tune its electric motors to mimic the driving characteristics of any car.Continue reading The Mill's shapeshifting Blackbird can mimic any car The Mill's shapeshifting Blackbird can mimic any car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® Spotlights MrktServ Holdings' Automotive Internet Strategy - Press Release Rocket

  23-06-2016 21:24 via pressreleaserocket.net
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  Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® Spotlights MrktServ Holdings' Automotive Internet Strategy
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  (Los Angeles, CA, June 23, 2016) – Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® announces an exclusive interview with Ken LeBlanc, CEO of MrktServ Holdings, a company that is implementing an innovative strategy for providing the automotive parts and ...and more »
  
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• VW may pay $7,000 per diesel scandal car in $10B US deal

  23-06-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Marketing/Advertising,Volkswagen,Fuel Efficiency,DieselEarly rumors of the deal VW has struck with US regulators would see it pay diesel owners up to $7,000 per vehicle in a plan that could cost $10 billion.Continue reading VW may pay $7,000 per diesel scandal car in $10B US deal VW may pay $7,000 per diesel scandal car in $10B US deal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 
  
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• Maserati to recall Quattroporte and Ghibli over shifter

  23-06-2016 20:10
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Maserati,Sedan,LuxuryThe Italian manufacturer is set to recall 2014 Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans. The issue is related to FCA's recent shifter-related recall of 1.1 million vehicles worldwide.Continue reading Maserati to recall Quattroporte and Ghibli over shifter Maserati to recall Quattroporte and Ghibli over shifter originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• Automakers on board for new Detroit auto show mobility exhibit

  23-06-2016 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM, Nissan and Toyota will have a presence at the Detroit auto show's new mobility-themed exhibit in 2017. The auto show is also adding an outdoor driving experience on a 1.
  
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• Irish football hooligans repair car damaged during march

  23-06-2016 19:19
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Maintenance,Europe,UKEuropean football fans have a largely well-deserved reputation for drunk and disorderly conduct.Continue reading Irish football hooligans repair car damaged during march Irish football hooligans repair car damaged during march originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jerry Seinfeld and Margaret Cho get coffee in a Mazda Cosmo Sport

  23-06-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Mazda,ClassicsIt's Cosmo, but it's not Kramer.Continue reading Jerry Seinfeld and Margaret Cho get coffee in a Mazda Cosmo Sport Jerry Seinfeld and Margaret Cho get coffee in a Mazda Cosmo Sport originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pikes Peak Unlimited class racers strut their massive aero

  23-06-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingYesterday, our photographer captured the Unlimited and Time Attack 1 classes during their practice session at Pikes Peak.Continue reading Pikes Peak Unlimited class racers strut their massive aero Pikes Peak Unlimited class racers strut their massive aero originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW drops Jetta Hybrid from U.S. lineup

  23-06-2016 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen of America is dropping the Jetta Hybrid for the 2017 model year, eliminating the lone hybrid in its U.S. lineup.
  
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• A Tesla bull, citing risk from SolarCity deal, cuts outlook on EV maker

  23-06-2016 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas, one of the most bullish analysts on Tesla Motors, joined the ranks of those who have panned Elon Musk's $2.86 billion proposal to combine the automaker with solar-panel provider SolarCity.
  
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• Safety group head calls for 'drugged driving' standards, tests

  23-06-2016 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  As more states legalize marijuana, states need a standard test for driving under the influence of that drug, to match the tests they have for driving under the influence of alcohol, said the head of the National Safety Council.
  
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• Volkswagen kills Jetta Hybrid citing low demand

  23-06-2016 18:03
  
  A spokesman for Volkswagen of America has told just-auto that the Jetta Hybrid is being discontinued. The car was built at Puebla in Mexico, mainly for the US market.
  
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• Tow ratings are overrated

  23-06-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ownership,Driving,Safety,SUV,TruckJ2807 made it possible to compare various manufacturers's tow ratings on an apples-to-apples basis. But some assumptions don't reflect typical use.Continue reading Tow ratings are overrated Tow ratings are overrated originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW to pay diesel owners up to $7,000, report says

  23-06-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars up to $7,000, and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution, under a $10 billion settlement being negotiated for submission to a federal judge next week, Bloomberg reported, citing...
  
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• Clarion and Kotei Create Joint Venture to Develop Custom Software for Automotive Applications - PR Newswire (press release)

  23-06-2016 17:54 via prnewswire.com
  
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  Clarion and Kotei Create Joint Venture to Develop Custom Software for Automotive Applications
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  CYPRESS, Calif., June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leader in consumer and commercial mobile electronics, announced today that its parent company, Clarion Co., Ltd., has launched a joint venture with Wuhan KOTEI ...and more »
  
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• Toyota reveals cause of heartbreaking failure at Le Mans

  23-06-2016 17:52
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Porsche,Toyota,RacingToyota lost the 24 Hours of Le Mans due to a faulty air line connector that cut control to the turbocharger.Continue reading Toyota reveals cause of heartbreaking failure at Le Mans Toyota reveals cause of heartbreaking failure at Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Financial institutions comply to international norms - Iran Central Bank

  23-06-2016 17:20
  
  Iran's Central Bank says it, as well as the country's financial institutions, are compliant with international norms.
  
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• Global Automotive Advertising Annual Report 2016 Featuring Over 100 Companies - Research and Markets - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  23-06-2016 17:15 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global Automotive Advertising Annual Report 2016 Featuring Over 100 Companies - Research and Markets
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  If a car sold today is smart enough to know when something's wrong with it (onboard computer diagnostics), smart enough to know how far away it is from the nearest gas station or repair shop (GPS), smart enough to know it might need a tow (OnStar) and ...and more »
  
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• The Chicken Buses of Honduras: A treasure I took for granted

  23-06-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:South America,Open RoadThere's nothing quite like riding on a crowded bus with people you wish knew about the invention of deodorant, plus small livestock.Continue reading The Chicken Buses of Honduras: A treasure I took for granted The Chicken Buses of Honduras: A treasure I took for granted originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AvtoVAZ announces new board members

  23-06-2016 16:59
  
  AvtoVAZ has unveiled the composition of its new board members today (23 June) at its annual general shareholder meeting.
  
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• Sweden testing electric trucks on wired roads

  23-06-2016 16:43
  
  Filed under:Green,Europe,Truck,ElectricSweden has started two electric road tests for heavy-duty trucks. They're like trains, but not.Continue reading Sweden testing electric trucks on wired roads Sweden testing electric trucks on wired roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW i8 to go full-electric after facelift

  23-06-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Rumormill,BMW,Electric,Hybrid,HydrogenElectrified performance, up to nearly 540 horsepower.Continue reading BMW i8 to go full-electric after facelift BMW i8 to go full-electric after facelift originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Accelerating & Enhancing: Dassault Systèmes Launches Vehicle Program Intelligence Solution for Automotive Industry - 3DPrint.com

  23-06-2016 16:19 via 3dprint.com
  
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  Accelerating & Enhancing: Dassault Systèmes Launches Vehicle Program Intelligence Solution for Automotive Industry
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  Dassault Systèmes certainly plays an important role in the 3D industry, and not only that, within numerous sectors where they are contributing substantial improvements too, from partnerships regarding their popular SOLIDWORKS software to helping major ...and more »
  
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• On Pikes Peak, the electric motorcycles rule their class

  23-06-2016 15:32
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Green,Motorcycle,Electric,Performance,RacingThis year we decided to switch it up a bit and spend one of the Pikes Peak practice days checking out the motorcycle classes.Continue reading On Pikes Peak, the electric motorcycles rule their class On Pikes Peak, the electric motorcycles rule their class originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA recalls 13,092 Maserati cars for rollaway risk

  23-06-2016 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler's Maserati unit is recalling 13,092 Quattroporte and Ghibli luxury cars from the 2014 model year because they may roll away after drivers mistakenly believe they have engaged the vehicles in 'park' mode.
  
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• Electric race car sets an acceleration world record

  23-06-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Electric,RacingGrimsel achieved the feat with four wheel hub motors that produce a whopping 1,254 foot-pounds of torque and a body that weighs just 370 pounds.Continue reading Electric race car sets an acceleration world record Electric race car sets an acceleration world record originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Question of the Day: Worst year of the Malaise Era?

  23-06-2016 14:15
  
  Filed under:Automotive History,ClassicsGiant, hideous crash bumpers, engines that made 25 horsepower per liter, and velour. Lots of velour. 1973 through 1983, which year was the Malaise nadir?Continue reading Question of the Day: Worst year of the Malaise Era? Question of the Day: Worst year of the Malaise Era? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Goodwood sculpture for 2016 honours 100 years of BMW

  23-06-2016 13:41
  
  Legendary sculptor Gerry Judah pays tribute to BMW in its centenary year with eye-popping Goodwood piece 2016-06-23 12:30 Lord March has unveiled this year’s central feature at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and it’s dedicated to BMW. The German brand is celebrating 100 years as a company this year, and the whole Festival of Speed will honour that – with the gravity-defying sculpture being the biggest tribute yet.
  Judah has created every central feature for Goodwood sinc
  
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• More private investment needed - Iranian Ambassador

  23-06-2016 13:37
  
  Iran's Ambassador to Russia is calling for more private businesses to become involved in his country as the post-sanctions landscape starts to open up real possibilities for overseas companies.
  
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• Mercedes E-Class gets Hella's multibeam LED headlamp

  23-06-2016 12:57
  
  Hella has announced it is supplying claimed world first three-layered multibeam-LED headlamps for Daimler's redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The lamps were developed jointly by automaker and supplier.
  
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• Infiniti recalls Q50 in US for steering software fix

  23-06-2016 12:56
  
  Nissan North America is recalling 28,182 2014-2016 Q50 models made from 26 December 2012 to 11 December 2015 plus Q50 Hybrids made 10 December 2012 to 17 December 2015 because software may incorrectly set the direct adaptive steering at start up, altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
  
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• IIHS mulls passenger side crash ratings

  23-06-2016 12:55
  
  Poor results in a special study have prompted the US Insurance Institute of Highway Safety to consider instituting a passenger-side rating as part of its Top Safety Pick criteria.
  
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• Nissan 'on track to deliver further growth in fiscal 2016'

  23-06-2016 12:54
  
  Nissan Motor chief competitive officer Hiroto Saikawa told the annual general meeting in the company's home city of Yokohama, Japan, the automaker had made continued progress on its mid-term business plan, enhanced operational efficiency and delivered "solid" financial results in fiscal 2015. He also highlighted growth in global sales volumes, reaching a new record of 5.43m units amid strong demand in North America and a continued recovery in western Europe.
  
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• Delphi Automotive Plc (NYSE:DLPH) Updated Price Targets - FTSE News

  23-06-2016 12:43 via ftsenews.co.uk
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  Delphi Automotive Plc (NYSE:DLPH) Updated Price Targets
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  Recently analysts working for numerous investment brokerages have updated their research report ratings and price targets on shares of Delphi Automotive plc (NYSE:DLPH). Recent broker ratings and price targets: 06/09/2016 – Piper Jaffray began new ...
  Senator Investment Group LP Increased Delphi Automotive Plc (NYSE:DLPH) by $147.00 Million as Shares DeclinedThe Postall 5 news articles »
  
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• Volvo starts V90 production

  23-06-2016 12:29
  
  Geely's Volvo Cars has started production of its V90 premium estate at Torslanda, Sweden.
  
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• Dürr opens US$46m Michigan campus

  23-06-2016 12:06
  
  Dürr has opened a US$46m campus site in Southfield, Michigan, combining activities which the mechanical and plant engineering firm previously carried out at three different locations in the Detroit area.
  
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• Quickstep moves into automotive production - JEC Composites

  23-06-2016 12:04 via jeccomposites.com
  Quickstep moves into automotive production
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  The manufacturer of advanced carbon fibre composites provides an update on activity at the Automotive division's Waurn Ponds facilities. Business, Innovations, Asia-Pacific insight, Automotive. Prime Minister visits Waurn Ponds The Prime Minister of ...
  
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• Tesla's luxury branding clashes with SolarCity's thrifty pitch

  23-06-2016 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elon Musk is betting that luxury electric car buyers and rooftop solar customers are a single market. The marketing messages of Tesla and SolarCity tell a different tale.
  
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• Automotive semiconductor market grows slightly in 2015; ranks shift: IHS Automotive - ETAuto.com

  23-06-2016 11:47 via auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
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  Automotive semiconductor market grows slightly in 2015; ranks shift: IHS Automotive
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  ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO: Despite slower growth for the automotive industry and exchange rate fluctuations, the automotive semiconductor market grew at a modest 0.2 percent year over year, reaching $29 billion in 2015, according to IHS Automotive.
  
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• Romania sales up 6.9%, output down 6.9%

  23-06-2016 11:13
  
  Sale of motor vehicles in Romania rose 6.9% year on year in the first five months of the year to about 46,200 units, a local report said. But national production dropped by 6.9% according to the Automotive Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA).
  
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• Hanon inaugurates new Korea wind tunnel

  23-06-2016 11:13
  
  Hanon Systems, has inaugurated its latest climatic wind tunnel, expanding the company's capabilities to include real-world simulation testing of air conditioning, heating and engine cooling performance.
  
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• Five values that can make Indian automotive manufacturing world class - ETAuto.com

  23-06-2016 10:29 via auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
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  Five values that can make Indian automotive manufacturing world class
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  In the past decade, Indian Automotive vehicle and components industry has made significant strides in quality, cost and delivery consistency. This has created an opportunity for India to emerge as a Global Automotive manufacturing hub. The Automotive ...
  
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• Europe Automotive Lighting Market 2016-2022 - LED is Driving the Growth of the Market - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  23-06-2016 10:24 via businesswire.com
  
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  Europe Automotive Lighting Market 2016-2022 - LED is Driving the Growth of the Market - Research and Markets
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  The ongoing technological innovation in the automotive lighting industry has helped the drivers to drive safely at nights and in extreme weather conditions. Increasing automotive production paired with adoption of energy efficient lighting source such ...
  "Global Automotive Exterior LED Lighting Consumption 2016 Market Research Report "NewsMaker
  
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• Tesla moves from automotive to energy with solar power acquisition offer - Luxury Daily

  23-06-2016 10:20 via luxurydaily.com
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  Tesla moves from automotive to energy with solar power acquisition offer
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  U.S. electric automaker Tesla Motors is transitioning from an automotive brand to a more expansive sustainable energy brand. The brand has made an offer to acquire SolarCity, an energy provider that designs, finances and installs solar power systems.and more »
  
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• LAMEA Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2016-2022 - Advancement in Technology in the Form of Active Window ... - Business Wire (press release)

  23-06-2016 10:08 via businesswire.com
  
  LAMEA Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2016-2022 - Advancement in Technology in the Form of Active Window ...
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  The report highlights few prominent players operating in the Automotive Head-Up Display market. Key companies profiled in the report include Telefonica, S.A., Harman International Industries, Incorporated, TomTom NV, MicroVision, Inc., AUDI AG, Daimler ...
  Europe Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2016-2022 - Windshield & Combiner Technology with L
  
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