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• Tesla may add more chargers at Sheetz gas stations

  29-06-2016 23:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricTesla may partner with gas-station operator Sheetz on deploying more charging stations.Continue reading Tesla may add more chargers at Sheetz gas stations Tesla may add more chargers at Sheetz gas stations originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla may add more chargers at Sheets gas stations

  29-06-2016 23:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricTesla may partner with gas-station operator Sheetz on deploying more charging stations.Continue reading Tesla may add more chargers at Sheets gas stations Tesla may add more chargers at Sheets gas stations originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ferrari GTC4 Lusso 2016 review

  29-06-2016 23:31
  
  29 Jun, 2016 11:00pmSean Carson
  Ferrari's latest GT car is better than the FF it replaces in every respect. All hail the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso!Ferrari is determined it won’t build an SUV. The firm’s CEO Sergio Marchionne even said you’d have to shoot him before the Italian brand put an off-roader into production. However, it’s no stranger to four-wheel drive, and the new Ferrari GTC4 Lusso finishes what it started with the FF four-seat, all-wheel drive GT, blending even more
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: DIY Tesla charging arm, Tesla vs. Maserati smackdown

  29-06-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Marketing/Advertising,Videos,Maserati,Tesla,Car Dealers,Technology,ElectricA Tesla owner built his own autonomous charging arm. Maserati has removed a misleading comparison between the Ghibli and Tesla Model S. A new report predicts the growth of the EV charging market.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: DIY Tesla charging arm, Tesla vs. Maserati smackdown Recharge Wrap-up: DIY Tesla charging arm, Tesla vs. Maserati smackdown originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 1
  
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• We just put Autoblog on your Apple TV

  29-06-2016 23:21
  
  Filed under:TV/MoviesHave a fourth-gen Apple TV? Go ask Siri to download our new app for you.Continue reading We just put Autoblog on your Apple TV We just put Autoblog on your Apple TV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo survey: Californians, New Yorkers want autonomous cars

  29-06-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,Sedan,SUV,AutonomousVolvo's latest survey reveals drivers in congested cities are ready for autonomous technology, while drivers in rural states are skeptical.Continue reading Volvo survey: Californians, New Yorkers want autonomous cars Volvo survey: Californians, New Yorkers want autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• Toyota creates GT86 concept inspired by Initial D

  29-06-2016 22:25
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Toyota,UK,CoupeToyota UK has crafted a GT86 that meticulously recreates the Initial D AE86 for a modern audience.Continue reading Toyota creates GT86 concept inspired by Initial D Toyota creates GT86 concept inspired by Initial D originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM economist sees negligible impact of Brexit on U.S. autos, for now

  29-06-2016 22:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It is too soon to measure the impact of the British vote to leave the EU on General Motors, but the decision will likely not have much effect on the company in its home market, GM's chief economist said on Wednesday.
  
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• Combat AI beats the Air Force's top tactical experts

  29-06-2016 22:02
  
  Filed under:MilitaryIf you didn't think AI was scary, this report of a computer beating one of the US Air Force's top air combat instructors, will change your mind.Continue reading Combat AI beats the Air Force's top tactical experts Combat AI beats the Air Force's top tactical experts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former N.Y. Nissan dealer to repay customers nearly $102,000 for illegal fees, fraud

  29-06-2016 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A former New York dealer has agreed to pay $101,986 in restitution to 119 consumers for charging them illegal fees and employing deceptive sales and advertising tactics, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said.
  
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• For one VW owner, satisfaction won't come easy

  29-06-2016 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Under Volkswagen's proposed $14.7 billion make-good for skirting U.S. diesel emissions rules, there won't be a quick and tidy resolution to the mess for many VW owners.
  
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• Mazda G-Vectoring Control makes driving better without you knowing

  29-06-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Mazda,TechnologyThe improved performance is invisible, and that's the point.Continue reading Mazda G-Vectoring Control makes driving better without you knowing Mazda G-Vectoring Control makes driving better without you knowing originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM slashes 4G broadband data-plan pricing

  29-06-2016 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors is cutting rates in half on its OnStar 4G LTE data plans, a bid to drive greater use of in-vehicle Internet service and plug what the company sees as a key differentiator.
  
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• VW diesel scandal settlement FAQ: The dirty details, cleaned up

  29-06-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselThe $15 billion settlement in the VW diesel scandal has a lot of ins and outs. Here's a simple explanation of what's happening.Continue reading VW diesel scandal settlement FAQ: The dirty details, cleaned up VW diesel scandal settlement FAQ: The dirty details, cleaned up originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Traffic lawyer chatbot overturns 160,000 tickets

  29-06-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/LegalAn artificial intelligence chatbot designed by a 19-year-old Stanford student has appealed over $4,000,000 in parking fines in just twenty-one months.Continue reading Traffic lawyer chatbot overturns 160,000 tickets Traffic lawyer chatbot overturns 160,000 tickets originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK automotive sector urges government to 'keep Britain open for business' - Works Management

  29-06-2016 19:57 via worksmanagement.co.uk
  UK automotive sector urges government to 'keep Britain open for business'
  Works Management
  The UK automotive industry continues to make significant gains in employment, economic contribution and environmental performance, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The industry body's 17th ...
  
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• New Audi Q2 diesel review

  29-06-2016 19:43
  
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  Image 1 of 18 29 Jun, 2016 6:45pmRichard Ingram
  We take the Audi Q2 1.6 TDI Sport for a spin for the first time. How does Audi's smallest SUV do?SUVs are big business, and few manufacturers are more aware of this than Audi, which this year launches its fourth pumped-up ‘Q’ model. The Q2 is the brand’s smallest crossover, joining the new Q7 and soon-to-be-replaced Q3 and Q5 – in a product line-up that now spans a colossal 44 cars.
  We drove the Q2 as a final-s
  
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• Toyota patent filing shows another hope for the flying car

  29-06-2016 19:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Green,ToyotaToyota's aerocar patent design can stow its wings inside the body, so it'll look normal (ish) on the road.Continue reading Toyota patent filing shows another hope for the flying car Toyota patent filing shows another hope for the flying car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche Panamera debuts MSB platform & new engines

  29-06-2016 19:09
  The second generation Porsche Panamera has been shown to the media. As well as being the first model for MSB, a Volkswagen Group RWD/AWD architecture, the new hatchback sees the arrival of a fresh V8 diesel engine, now compliant with the latest EC emissions legislation.
  
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• Zipcar tests pay-per-mile pricing system for short trips

  29-06-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation AlternativesWant a Zipcar for just a few miles? It's possible in some test markets in the US.Continue reading Zipcar tests pay-per-mile pricing system for short trips Zipcar tests pay-per-mile pricing system for short trips originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche Panamera is first car for Volkswagen's MSB architecture

  29-06-2016 19:00
  The second generation Porsche Panamera has been shown to the media. As well as being the first model for MSB, a Volkswagen Group RWD/AWD architecture, the new hatchback sees the arrival of a fresh V8 diesel engine, now compliant with the latest EC emissions legislation.
  
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• Vroom will make cash offers to private sellers on eBay

  29-06-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Online veteran eBay and online upstart Vroom have teamed up to pilot a program that will give eBay customers another option to sell their vehicles for cash and Vroom another way to source vehicles for its used-car operations.
  
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• North East automotive industry warns of need to stay in Single Market - ChronicleLive

  29-06-2016 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  North East automotive industry warns of need to stay in Single Market
  ChronicleLive
  Leaders of the automotive industry - which provides tens of thousands of jobs in the North East - have spoken of the “crucial” importance of the single market after European exports helped the sector to a hugely successful year. Vehicle production ...
  Automotive sector tells UK Government - sort out the Brexit uncertaintyLiverpool Echo
  'Keep Britain open for business' urges UK automotiv
  
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• This junkyard '91 Grand Am is as hooptie as it gets

  29-06-2016 18:33
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,PontiacThere's rust. There are lichens on the weatherstripping. There's GM's worst engine. And there are menacing stencils. Nothing else needed!Continue reading This junkyard '91 Grand Am is as hooptie as it gets This junkyard '91 Grand Am is as hooptie as it gets originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hands-on with Project CARS in VR on the Oculus Rift

  29-06-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,TechnologyIs virtual reality hardware good enough to handle racing games yet?Continue reading Hands-on with Project CARS in VR on the Oculus Rift Hands-on with Project CARS in VR on the Oculus Rift originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Airbumps for PSA project B618 - next Citroën C3

  29-06-2016 17:46
  The next Citroën C3 has been shown to the media at a special event ahead of its public debut at the Paris motor show show in the autumn. Developedon PSA's elderly PF1 platform using the B618 project code, the new model sports an evolution of the C4 Cactus' Airbumps.
  
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• 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio priced at $19,650

  29-06-2016 17:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio will be the cheapest convertible on the market at $19,650, with shipping, when it arrives in U.S. dealerships this fall, Mercedes-Benz USA said.
  
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• Porsche Panamera Turbo sets new Nurburgring record

  29-06-2016 17:36
  
  Filed under:Videos,Porsche,Sedan,PerformanceThe 2017 Porsche Panamera beat the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio's previous Nürburgring record to become the fastest sedan around the iconic track.Continue reading Porsche Panamera Turbo sets new Nurburgring record Porsche Panamera Turbo sets new Nurburgring record originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• "The UK will remain a great place to build and buy cars"

  29-06-2016 17:16
  
  Whether Britain's exiting the EU goes smoothly or not, Steve Fowler is sure that the UK motor industry will power through 2016-06-29 16:30 It may not have been the outcome the car industry or 48.1 per cent of voters wanted, but over the next couple of years the UK will be extricating itself from the European Union.
  Once the initial hysteria over the result of the referendum dies down and the markets settle, it’s clear that much work lies ahead to protect what is a thriving UK car market a
  
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• Global Automotive Plastics Market is Expected to Grow by 2020 due to Increasing Preference for Plastics | Industry ... - Press Release Rocket

  29-06-2016 17:13 via pressreleaserocket.net
  Global Automotive Plastics Market is Expected to Grow by 2020 due to Increasing Preference for Plastics | Industry ...
  Press Release Rocket
  Increasing demand for passenger cars on account of increasing income levels in emerging markets across the globe is expected to fuel automotive production. This in turn is expected to drive the demand for “automotive plastics market”. Global automotive ...
  Global Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2016-2022 - Research and MarketsThe Auto Cha
  
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• Houston cop bails out of chopper to dispense justice

  29-06-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,SUV,Police/EmergencyAn alleged robbery suspect in Houston, Texas is behind bars today after he led Houston Police on a frantic chase before being brought down by an airborne HPD officer.Continue reading Houston cop bails out of chopper to dispense justice Houston cop bails out of chopper to dispense justice originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Co
  
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• US, Russia accuse each other of aggressive naval maneuvers

  29-06-2016 16:28
  
  Filed under:MilitaryIt's a he-said, she-said game in the Mediterranean Sea, as Russia and the US claim each other's ships maneuvered dangerously close to each other.Continue reading US, Russia accuse each other of aggressive naval maneuvers US, Russia accuse each other of aggressive naval maneuvers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lewis Hamilton wants to help develop a Mercedes-AMG GT LH

  29-06-2016 16:25
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Luxury,PerformanceThe reigning F1 world champ would like to put his own stamp on a special-edition supercar.Continue reading Lewis Hamilton wants to help develop a Mercedes-AMG GT LH Lewis Hamilton wants to help develop a Mercedes-AMG GT LH originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Next-generation Citroen C4 and C5 models could become SUVs

  29-06-2016 15:59
  
  Citroen to take radical approach to design of next C4 and C5, could result in switch from regular body styles to SUVs 2016-06-29 15:00 Citroen is promising to take a radical approach to the next generation of its C4 and C5 models - and that could mean dropping the regular body styles to build SUVs instead. 
  The ultra-conservative C4 and C5 now look increasingly outdated by the rest of Citroen’s range, which has the refreshed C4 Picasso, the C4 Cactus and the new C3. Sp
  
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• Toyota C-HR crossover's interior is as funky as the outside

  29-06-2016 15:55
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Toyota,Crossover,HybridThe futuristic crossover is polarizing on the inside, too.Continue reading Toyota C-HR crossover's interior is as funky as the outside Toyota C-HR crossover's interior is as funky as the outside originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Citroen C3 hot hatch could herald return of fast Citroens

  29-06-2016 15:29
  
  New sporty Citroen C3 being considered, would provide link between road cars and WRC programme 2016-06-29 14:44 Citroen is “actively considering” how it can develop a faster model to support its new C3 and the car’s entry in the World Rally Championship, Auto Express can reveal. 
  The new C3 is said to embody values of the reborn French brand, which is rebuilding its line-up over the next two years after splitting from luxury division DS. Key to the car is Citroen Advanced
  
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• Tesla reportedly settles with Model X owner over glitches

  29-06-2016 15:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,ElectricTesla reportedly reaches a settlement with Northern California owner of a Model X thanks to the state's lemon law.Continue reading Tesla reportedly settles with Model X owner over glitches Tesla reportedly settles with Model X owner over glitches originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch this perfect parody of Ken Block's Gymkhana videos

  29-06-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Honda,WagonYouTube channel Car Bros have crafted a spot on parody of Ken Block's infamous Gymkhana videos. The group hoons a Honda Civic wagon, poking fun and paying homage to the original.Continue reading Watch this perfect parody of Ken Block's Gymkhana videos Watch this perfect parody of Ken Block's Gymkhana videos originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio is the cheapest convertible you can buy

  29-06-2016 15:00
  
  Filed under:smart,United States,ConvertibleThe all-new 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio is the only convertible available for under $20,000.Continue reading 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio is the cheapest convertible you can buy 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio is the cheapest convertible you can buy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Two Toyota recalls hit 4.3 million cars worldwide for curtain air bags and emission controls

  29-06-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Recalls,Lexus,Toyota,Emissions,Europe,North America,Pacific Region,UK,HybridThe Basics: Toyota America issued a recall for certain 2010 - 2012 Toyota Prius and Toyota Prius Plug-In models, plus 2011 and 2012 Lexus CT200h models because of a potential fault in the side curtain airbag. This recall affects 1.43 million cars globally.A second recall for the Prius, Auris, Lexus CT200h, Lexus HS250h, and various other models pertain to the emissions control system. Over time, the eva
  
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• Wabco/ZF develop collision avoidance for CVs

  29-06-2016 13:39
  
  WABCO Holdings has demonstrated the prototype of a claimed breakthrough collision avoidance technology for commercial vehicles.
  
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• Suzuki Motor appoints scion as CEO to rebuild after testing scandal

  29-06-2016 13:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Suzuki Motor Corp. tapped the son of the company patriarch to become CEO, keeping management of Japan's fourth-largest automaker with the founding family as it tries to recover from a testing scandal.
  
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• Sales down but Nissan sets May output record

  29-06-2016 13:29
  
  Nissan Motor said global production in May increased 0.4% year-on-year to 435,938 units, the fourth consecutive month of increase and a record for the month.
  
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• Ford US sells over 1m F-150 EcoBoost pickups

  29-06-2016 13:21
  
  Ford said it had now sold over 1m F-150 pickups with segment-exclusive EcoBoost engines in the US.
  
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• VW emissions offer goes down well in US

  29-06-2016 12:20
  
  Volkswagen's settlement agreements with various parties in the US have been generally well received by several key consumer advice buying publications in the country but appear unlikely to sit so well with European regulators because no similar deal is on the table this side of the Atlantic.
  
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• Record year for UK car industry after £71.6billion turnover

  29-06-2016 12:13
  
  After a record year in 2015, the UK automotive industry has called for Britain to stay open for business following Brexit 2016-06-29 11:15 The UK automotive industry reported a record £71.6billion turnover last year and has called on the Government to keep Britain open for business in the face of EU uncertainty. 
  Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show jobs, production and vehicle sales all grew while environmental impact fell. The industry
  
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• Record year for UK car industry after £71.6 billion turnover

  29-06-2016 12:13
  
  After a record year in 2015, the UK automotive industry has called for Britain to stay open for business following Brexit 2016-06-29 11:15 The UK automotive industry reported a record £71.6 billion turnover last year and has called on the Government to keep Britain open for business in the face of EU uncertainty. 
  Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show jobs, production, and vehicle sales all grew while environmental impact fell. The indust
  
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• Airbag and carbon canister recalls for 2.9m Toyota vehicles

  29-06-2016 12:13
  
  Toyota is recalling 2,867,816 vehicles worldwide for a potential problem with the fuel system charcoal canister evaporative emissions control unit and a further 1,433,988 vehicles to check a side curtain airbag inflator. The inflator is not a Takata product, the supplier has not been named. Some models will be recalled for both fixes.
  
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• Volkswagen scandal fallout - Porsche plunges into the red

  29-06-2016 11:28
  
  An exposure to the Volkswagen Group is the reason for Porsche SE having declared a loss of EUR273m (US303m) for fiscal 2015. The company's forecast for the present financial year is, however, unchanged.
  
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• UK motor industry's record turnover of £71.6bn faces Brexit threat - This is Money

  29-06-2016 11:25 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money
  UK motor industry's record turnover of £71.6bn faces Brexit threat
  This is Money
  No UK sector was more adamant that staying in the EU would be better for business than the automotive industry. And with an improved turnover of £71.6billon last year, it's no surprise. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders announced the ...
  North East automotive industry warns of need to stay in Single MarketChronicleLive
  Automotive sector tells UK Government - sort out the Brexi
  
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