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• How we'd build our perfect 2017 Porsche Panamera

  01-07-2016 23:20
  
  The car has been revealed and the configurator is live, so we wasted some real time spending imaginary money to spec our four-door Porsches.Continue reading How we'd build our perfect 2017 Porsche Panamera How we'd build our perfect 2017 Porsche Panamera originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kentucky dealer makes giant American flag with cars

  01-07-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Car Dealers,UKToday we celebrate our independence with 123 Fords parked in a pattern like Old Glory.Continue reading Kentucky dealer makes giant American flag with cars Kentucky dealer makes giant American flag with cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch a Kawasaki H2R race bike hit 249 mph on a public road

  01-07-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Motorcycle,Lightweight,PerformanceMotorcycle racer Kenan Sofuoğlu maxes out the 300-hp track-only bike on a Turkish bridge.Continue reading Watch a Kawasaki H2R race bike hit 249 mph on a public road Watch a Kawasaki H2R race bike hit 249 mph on a public road originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• LUXURY: BMW outsells Mercedes, Lexus as race tightens

  01-07-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW outsold Mercedes-Benz and Lexus last month in the U.S. as all three of the market's largest sellers of luxury autos ended the first half behind their year-earlier totals.
  
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• Tesla loses ruling over power output disclosure in Norway

  01-07-2016 21:29
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Europe,ElectricA Norwegian regulator rules against Tesla in a horsepower-disclosure issue, and says that the company engaged in deceptive advertising. Tesla disagrees.Continue reading Tesla loses ruling over power output disclosure in Norway Tesla loses ruling over power output disclosure in Norway originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• TOYOTA: Tight supplies dent truck tally as volume falls 5.6%

  01-07-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota Motor Sales USA's June sales fell 5.6 percent to 198,257 units, dragged down by a slide in Toyota brand's sales of both cars and light trucks. Truck sales were hurt by availability issues, which company executives said are being addressed.
  
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• HYUNDAI-KIA: Small gains and large; records for both

  01-07-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Both Kia and Hyundai set June sales records with help from crossovers. Kia sales rose 16 percent last month, while Hyundai sold nine more vehicles than in the year-earlier period.
  
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• How to clean suede and Alcantara | Autoblog Details

  01-07-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsSuede, and its more durable synthetic cousin Alcantara, are two smooth, sporty types of interior fabric, but they get dirty much easier than traditional leather. Here's how to safely clean your car's suede or Alcantara.Continue reading How to clean suede and Alcantara | Autoblog Details How to clean suede and Alcantara | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for u
  
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• Cerberus buys Canadian auto supplier ABC Group

  01-07-2016 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cerberus Capital Management has boosted its stake in plastic automotive components by acquiring Canada's ABC Group Inc.
  
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• Tesla Model S driver may have been watching Harry Potter before deadly Autopilot crash

  01-07-2016 20:36
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Safety,Sedan,Autonomous,ElectricJoshua Brown's fatal accident may be the fault of a problem with Tesla's AutoPilot system, but distracted driving could also be a contributing factor.Continue reading Tesla Model S driver may have been watching Harry Potter before deadly Autopilot crash Tesla Model S driver may have been watching Harry Potter before deadly Autopilot crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 14:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms
  
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• Mid-engine Corvette, VW pays, Panamera looks good | Autoblog Podcast #481

  01-07-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:PodcastsOn Episode #481, we talk about the mid-engine Corvette spy shots, the Volkswagen diesel settlement plan, and the recently revealed Porsche Panamera.Continue reading Mid-engine Corvette, VW pays, Panamera looks good | Autoblog Podcast #481 Mid-engine Corvette, VW pays, Panamera looks good | Autoblog Podcast #481 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Can't stop: Chevy Volt sales still outpace Nissan Leaf

  01-07-2016 20:21
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,NissanUS sales totals for the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf this past month look a whole heck of a lot like the numbers from all the other months this year.Continue reading Can't stop: Chevy Volt sales still outpace Nissan Leaf Can't stop: Chevy Volt sales still outpace Nissan Leaf originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 14:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Germany may force automakers to go almost all-green by 2030

  01-07-2016 20:02
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Europe,Germany,Electric,HybridGerman chancellor backs climate-change plan that would push automakers to dedicate most of their production to hybrids and electric vehicles by 2030.Continue reading Germany may force automakers to go almost all-green by 2030 Germany may force automakers to go almost all-green by 2030 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 14:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• NISSAN: Inventory, ads, incentives propel 13% gain

  01-07-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan Division sales rose 13 percent to a June sales record of 129,495 units, thanks to an effort to improve the way Nissan dealers stock inventories.
  
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• GM: Fewer rental shipments lead to 1.6% drop

  01-07-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors' June sales slipped 1.6 percent amid a continued reduction in shipments to daily rental operators. GM said it sold 255,210 light vehicles last month, which included 5,690 fewer rental units vs. a year earlier.
  
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• FORD: F-series overcomes GM ad blitz

  01-07-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sales of the Ford F series surged 29 percent last month in the face of a bitter Chevrolet ad campaign attacking the F-150's aluminum body as too fragile. The rest of Ford Motor Co.'s lineup posted a 0.
  
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• DVD player found in Tesla car in Florida crash, authorities say

  01-07-2016 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A digital video disc player was found in the Tesla car that was on autopilot when it crashed and killed the driver in Florida in May, Florida Highway Patrol officials said on Friday.
  
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• Arcouette Automotive to offer U-Haul services - Rockford Register Star

  01-07-2016 19:33
  
  Arcouette Automotive to offer U-Haul services
  Rockford Register Star
  SOUTH BELOIT — Arcouette Automotive, 14440 Dearborn Ave., recently signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the South Beloit community. The business will offer U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pickup for ...
  
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• 2017 Bentley Mulsanne Speed First Drive

  01-07-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Bentley,First Drives,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceA large dose of refinement for the biggest Bentley.Continue reading 2017 Bentley Mulsanne Speed First Drive 2017 Bentley Mulsanne Speed First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VOLKSWAGEN: More pain for VW brand, another record for Audi

  01-07-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen of America posted its lowest June sales since 2010 while luxury sibling Audi notched another monthly record on surging crossover sales last month.
  
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• HONDA: CR-V, Ridgeline help generate record light-truck volume; Acura slumps

  01-07-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  American Honda's U.S. sales rose 3.2 percent in June as the strength of light trucks at the Honda brand helped counter a 27 percent drop at Acura.
  
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• BMW, Intel and Mobileye ink deal for autonomous car by 2021

  01-07-2016 18:57
  
  As reported yesterday, BMW Group, Intel, and Mobileye have confirmed they are joining forces to make self-driving vehicles.
  
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• Launch of Automotive News Canada Gives Voice to Canadian Automotive Industry - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-07-2016 18:50
  
  Launch of Automotive News Canada Gives Voice to Canadian Automotive Industry
  PR Newswire (press release)
  DETROIT, July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Crain Communications Inc., publisher of more than 20 business-to-business publications, is expanding the Automotive News brand with Automotive News Canada, a suite of news products focused exclusively on the ...and more »
  
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• BMW planning to bring an autonomous vehicle to market by 2021

  01-07-2016 18:35
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousBMW, Intel, and Mobileye are jointly developing the technology and believe it will be fully ready in five years.Continue reading BMW planning to bring an autonomous vehicle to market by 2021 BMW planning to bring an autonomous vehicle to market by 2021 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. traffic deaths jump 7.7% in 2015 to 35,200

  01-07-2016 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. traffic deaths rose 7.7 percent in 2015 over the previous year to 35,200, the highest number of people killed on U.S. roads since 2008, the government's preliminary estimate reviewed by Reuters shows.
  
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• Emgrand EV 2016 review

  01-07-2016 18:22
  
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  Image 1 of 10 2 Jul, 2016 2:00pmMark Andrews
  Emgrand EV previews tech that is likely to feature in future Volvos, and we take it for a driveGeely, the Chinese owners of Volvo, are rumoured to be on the verge of launching a new brand aimed at Europe. The EC7 was set for UK launch in 2012 ­– and had even been awarded a four-star EuroNCAP rating – but sales never started. As Geely discovered in the Australian market, its second generation of cars simply weren’t a
  
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• New Jeep Grand Cherokee given driving, interior and tech updates

  01-07-2016 18:11
  
  Jeep has updated the Grand Cherokee SUV with various tweaks and a couple of high-end special editions 2016-07-01 17:00 Jeep has announced a host of changes to the Grand Cherokee as well as two new special editions to celebrate 75 years of Jeep that we first saw at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
  The new updated Jeep Grand Cherokee features an interior revamp, more refined driving experience and new technology. On the inside a new centre console and gear lever have been implemented to give the c
  
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• FCA: Jeep, Ram drive another gain as cars collapse

  01-07-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Continued strong pickup and SUV sales boosted Fiat Chrysler's sales 6.5 percent in June, despite a collapse in the automaker's car sales.
  
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• Eight things we learned about the 2017 Porsche Panamera

  01-07-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Porsche,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceFollow along as we take an in-depth look at the second-generation Panamera.Continue reading Eight things we learned about the 2017 Porsche Panamera Eight things we learned about the 2017 Porsche Panamera originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla update 8.0 makes big changes to Autopilot, nav system

  01-07-2016 17:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Ownership,Tesla,Green AutomakersTesla's new update affects Autopilot, navigation, and the media interface. The wireless update will automatically install overnight.Continue reading Tesla update 8.0 makes big changes to Autopilot, nav system Tesla update 8.0 makes big changes to Autopilot, nav system originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Performance Car of the Year 2016: McLaren 570S

  01-07-2016 17:36
  
  The McLaren 570S is the 2016 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year, with the BMW M2 and Ferrari 488 GTB commended 2016-07-05 22:57 McLaren has been winning on the track for decades, but its road car division is a relative newcomer. However, by applying what it’s learnt from Formula One to the road, it has produced some stunning performance cars.
  Its latest is the 570S – the most affordable McLaren yet. At £143,270, it’s still massively expensive, but then again, it&rs
  
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• ZF respects UK Brexit vote as "sovereign decision"

  01-07-2016 17:24
  
  ZF says it respects the move by the UK to leave the European Union as a "sovereign decision."
  
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• Mid-engine Corvette -- What we know; what we expect

  01-07-2016 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rumors of a mid-engined Corvette date back to the early years of the American sports-car legend, but several recent developments suggest that we're closer than ever to a 'Vette with this layout.
  
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• Pick-up of the Year 2016: Mitsubishi L200

  01-07-2016 17:07
  
  The Mitsubishi L200 is the 2016 Auto Express Pick-up of the Year, with the Ford Ranger and Nissan NP300 Navara commended 2016-07-05 22:51 Despite challenges from new workhorses like the Nissan Navara and Ford Ranger, the Mitsubishi L200 retains its crown in 2016 as our Best Pick-up.
  Its robust underpinnings will take just about anything you can throw at a working vehicle, but the Mitsubishi is more car-like to drive than its rivals, with superior refinement helping improve comfort.
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• The Formula E Battery, an impact in the future of the automotive industry - Motorsport.com, Edition: Global

  01-07-2016 17:01
  
  Motorsport.com, Edition: Global
  The Formula E Battery, an impact in the future of the automotive industry
  Motorsport.com, Edition: Global
  As we approach the 2016/17 FIA Formula E season finale, culminating in a double-header in London's Battersea Park, we caught up with Paul McNamara, Technical Director at Williams Advanced Engineering, to see how the battery has developed in season ...and more »
  
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• Top Gear host Evans facing 'crisis talks' with BBC entertainment boss

  01-07-2016 16:55
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,UKDespite coming from a tabloid like The Sun, the increasing number of reports on Chris Evans behind-the-scenes behavior are starting to carry some weight.Continue reading Top Gear host Evans facing 'crisis talks' with BBC entertainment boss Top Gear host Evans facing 'crisis talks' with BBC entertainment boss originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Roadster of the Year 2016: Mazda MX-5

  01-07-2016 16:55
  
  The Mazda MX-5 is the 2016 Auto Express Roadster of the Year, with the Jaguar F-Type and Porsche 718 Boxster commended 2016-07-05 22:56 No car embodies the spirit of a roadster better than the Mazda MX-5. With its nimble rear-wheel-drive handling, compact dimensions, an eye-catching price tag and simple fabric top, it delivers wind-in-the-hair thrills to the masses.
  The key to the latest MX-5’s success is its focus on fighting the flab. Thanks to Mazda’s SkyActiv technology, this fo
  
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• ZF respects UK Brexit vote as "sovereign decision" - just-auto.com (registration)

  01-07-2016 16:52
  
  ZF respects UK Brexit vote as "sovereign decision"
  just-auto.com (registration)
  ZF says it respects the move by the UK to leave the European Union as a "sovereign decision." German automotive companies – including a very large number of suppliers – have around 100 facilities in the UK with their number increasing by 30% since 2010 ...and more »
  
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• Faraday Future joins Formula E championship

  01-07-2016 16:50
  
  US electric-car start-up Faraday Future partners with Dragon Racing team in Formula E electric car race series 2016-07-01 12:00 The American electric car company Faraday Future is joining the FIA Formula E electric racing championship for the 2016-17 season, it was announced today.
  Faraday will enter the series by becoming a technical partner and title sponsor of the existing Dragon Racing team, retaining its current drivers Loic Duval and Jerome d’Ambrosio for the championship’s th
  
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• Coupe of the Year 2016: Audi TT

  01-07-2016 16:36
  
  The Audi TT is the 2016 Auto Express Coupe of the Year, with the Ford Mustang and Porsche 911 commended 2016-07-05 22:55 It’s often said that fashion fades and style is eternal – and no car sums up this sentiment better than the Audi TT. Over a year after making its debut, the eye-catching coupe still has what it takes to shade any new model around.
  And it’s not just the way the TT looks that earns it the plaudits here – it’s also beautifully built, good to drive a
  
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• EV sales need immense spike to meet 2020 emissions limits

  01-07-2016 16:33
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,ElectricChinese, Americans and Europeans will have to buy millions of more EVs every year for automakers to meet fleetwide emissions mandates.Continue reading EV sales need immense spike to meet 2020 emissions limits EV sales need immense spike to meet 2020 emissions limits originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• OEMs to lead on future mobility - Renault-Nissan

  01-07-2016 16:27
  High volume automotive car companies are well-placed to meet the challenges ahead in urban mobility and add mobility services according to Renault-Nissan's connected vehicle and mobility services manager.
  
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• Autonomous vehicles face development challenges - MIRA

  01-07-2016 16:27
  
  Autonomous vehicles may be taking to the roads in testing, but they still face significant development challenges ahead of market rollout, according to the CEO of HORIBA MIRA.
  
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• 'VW Group has a 300+ model range - that's unmanageable'

  01-07-2016 16:22
  
  Germans do efficiency better than anyone, but VW Group needs to trim the fat in the wake of its emissions cheating, says Mike Rutherford 2016-07-01 15:28 I can only go by personal and professional experiences. And they tell me this. Firstly, the Germans do efficiency better than anyone. Secondly, no German firm has been more efficient over recent decades than the Volkswagen Group.
  Yet on the latter point at least, I’m wrong. Matthias Müller says so! And since he’s the
  
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• Large SUV of the Year 2016: Volvo XC90

  01-07-2016 16:18
  
  The Volvo XC90 is the 2016 Auto Express Large SUV of the Year, with the Audi Q7 and Kia Sorento commended 2016-07-05 22:49 It’s a hugely competitive market, but Volvo has managed to take home the title for Best Large SUV once again this year, with its brilliant XC90. That’s hardly surprising, as it also scooped our coveted Auto Express Car of the Year title in 2015. Plus, with its unrivalled combination of superb luxury, advanced technology and affordable prices, the slick Swede is
  
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• OEMs to lead on future mobility – Renault-Nissan - just-auto.com (registration)

  01-07-2016 16:07
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  OEMs to lead on future mobility – Renault-Nissan
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  High volume automotive car companies are well-placed to meet the challenges ahead in urban mobility and add mobility services according to Renault-Nissan's connected vehicle and mobility services manager. Ogi Redzic told delegates at Frost & Sullivan's ...
  
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• Trucks drive Nissan, FCA, Ford, Honda as industry rebounds with 2.4% gain; GM, Toyota fall

  01-07-2016 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan, Ford, FCA and Honda, riding strong truck demand, posted solid sales gains in June as the U.S. auto industry rebounded from a May slump. But the SAAR came in at 16.68 million, well below May's 17.
  
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• Ferrari building 350 unique special editions for its 70th anniversary

  01-07-2016 15:35
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsThat's 70 versions of each vehicle in its current lineup, each with its own heritage-inspired design.Continue reading Ferrari building 350 unique special editions for its 70th anniversary Ferrari building 350 unique special editions for its 70th anniversary originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Parker acquires Jäger Automobil-Technik GMBH and Jäger Automotive Polska - Reuters

  01-07-2016 15:35
  
  BRIEF-Parker acquires Jäger Automobil-Technik GMBH and Jäger Automotive Polska
  Reuters
  July 1 Parker-Hannifin Corp. * Parker acquires Jäger Automobil-Technik GMBH and Jäger Automotive Polska SP. Z.O.O. to expand processing capabilities for engineered materials. * Parker-Hannifin Corp says terms of transaction were not disclosed.
  
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• Parker Acquires Jäger Automobil-Technik GmbH and Jäger Automotive Polska Sp. zoo to Expand Processing ... - Yahoo Finance

  01-07-2016 15:33
  
  Parker Acquires Jäger Automobil-Technik GmbH and Jäger Automotive Polska Sp. zoo to Expand Processing ...
  Yahoo Finance
  CLEVELAND, July 01, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has acquired Jäger Automobil-Technik GmbH and Jäger Automotive Polska Sp. z.o.o. from ...and more »
  
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