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• AAA study shows just how angry American drivers are

  15-07-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Driving,SafetyAAA study finds nearly 80 percent of drivers have driven aggressively or exhibited road rage.Continue reading AAA study shows just how angry American drivers are AAA study shows just how angry American drivers are originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Paul Walker's estate settles with man who stole 30 cars

  15-07-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Celebrities,Government/Legal30 cars were stolen within 24 hours of the star's death.Continue reading Paul Walker's estate settles with man who stole 30 cars Paul Walker's estate settles with man who stole 30 cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM wins dismissal of some claims over 2014 recalls

  15-07-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A U.S. judge on Friday dismissed some claims brought against GM by customers seeking to recoup vehicle values that they say were lost due to more than 70 recalls in 2014, including one for a faulty ignition switch.
  
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• Denso to pay $255 million in antitrust case settlements to dealerships, consumers

  15-07-2016 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Denso has agreed to pay $255 million in settlements between two class actions over price-fixing allegations in the U.S., the Japanese supplier said Friday in the latest development of the largest antitrust scandal in U.S. history.
  
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• All these cars and highways put more than humans at risk

  15-07-2016 22:14
  
  Filed under:Green,Read This,Emissions,Green CultureIn the US alone, a million vertibrates become roadkill every day. And that's just one unintended consequence.Continue reading All these cars and highways put more than humans at risk All these cars and highways put more than humans at risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Australian safety experts freak out over Focus RS Drift Mode

  15-07-2016 22:09
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ford,Australia,Hatchback,PerformanceThey want the Focus RS recalled and the Drift Mode feature disabled.Continue reading Australian safety experts freak out over Focus RS Drift Mode Australian safety experts freak out over Focus RS Drift Mode originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM boosts discounts on big pickups as summer truck war heats up

  15-07-2016 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM more than doubled discounts on some of its large pickups in July's first 10 days after U.S. sales of the highly profitable models fell last month despite ads attacking the durability of Ford's aluminum-bodied trucks.
  
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• Question of the Day: What's the greatest British car ever?

  15-07-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,Bentley,Jaguar,Land Rover,Lotus,McLaren,MINI,Rolls-Royce,Automotive History,Europe,UKBritish cars have been with us since the 19th century, and more than 500 British marques have existed.Continue reading Question of the Day: What's the greatest British car ever? Question of the Day: What's the greatest British car ever? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Com
  
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• Fist bumps and shock installation, Ford 'co-bots' do it all

  15-07-2016 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The "co-bots" have arrived at Ford's assembly plant in Cologne, Germany, and can do it all it seems.
  
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• A novice goes to rally school, part 2

  15-07-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Driving,Open RoadDay 2 at the Team O'Neil Rally Racing School was all about confidence and a little help from mother nature to master the Flick.Continue reading A novice goes to rally school, part 2 A novice goes to rally school, part 2 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to clean leather car seats | Autoblog Details

  15-07-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsLeather seats are a sign of luxury and are typically more resistant to stains and allergens than cloth seats. But how do you maintain them properly? Find out on this episode of Autoblog Details.Continue reading How to clean leather car seats | Autoblog Details How to clean leather car seats | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |
  
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• A guide to conversions for sealed beam headlights

  15-07-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Maintenance,Safety,Open RoadDriving an older car with sealed beam headlights? You can still soup up your ride with custom headlight assemblies.Continue reading A guide to conversions for sealed beam headlights A guide to conversions for sealed beam headlights originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep builds WWII-themed Wrangler concept for 75th birthday [UPDATE]

  15-07-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Jeep,SUV,Concept Cars,MilitaryJeep celebrates its birthday with a concept based off of its most iconic model.Continue reading Jeep builds WWII-themed Wrangler concept for 75th birthday [UPDATE] Jeep builds WWII-themed Wrangler concept for 75th birthday [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep builds WWII-themed Wrangler concept for 75th birthday

  15-07-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Jeep,SUV,Concept Cars,MilitaryJeep celebrates its birthday with a concept based off of its most iconic model.Continue reading Jeep builds WWII-themed Wrangler concept for 75th birthday Jeep builds WWII-themed Wrangler concept for 75th birthday originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Helping your child with their first car purchase

  15-07-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Open RoadThere comes a time when children become of driving age and want their own vehicle. Should you help them with the purchase? How would you help? Read on to find things to consider on how to help with their first car purchase.Continue reading Helping your child with their first car purchase Helping your child with their first car purchase originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&
  
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• Technavio Announces Top 17 Vendors in the Automotive Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2016 to 2020 - Yahoo Finance UK

  15-07-2016 20:08 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Technavio Announces Top 17 Vendors in the Automotive Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2016 to 2020
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  Technavio has announced the top 17 leading vendors in their recent automotive industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina report until 2020. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the automotive industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina ...
  Technavio Announces Top 13 Vendors in the Automotive Industry in Romania from 2016 to 2020Business Wire (press release)all
  
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• Technavio Announces Top 17 Vendors in the Automotive Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2016 to 2020 - Business Wire (press release)

  15-07-2016 20:00 via businesswire.com
  
  Technavio Announces Top 17 Vendors in the Automotive Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2016 to 2020
  Business Wire (press release)
  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top 17 leading vendors in their recent automotive industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina report until 2020. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the automotive industry ...and more »
  
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• Takata settles Florida airbag injury lawsuit

  15-07-2016 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lawyers for a Florida woman who was left a quadriplegic after a Takata airbag inflator deployed in a 2014 crash said Friday they had settled a lawsuit against the Japanese company.
  
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• Japan's aluminum fabricators beef up U.S. output, betting on rising auto use

  15-07-2016 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Japanese aluminum products makers such as UACJ and Kobe Steel are boosting output capacity in the U.S. in a bid to snare market share as automakers turn to the lighter metal to meet stricter environmental rules.
  
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• Tesla won't be able to put crash defense on Autopilot

  15-07-2016 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Telling Tesla drivers its Autopilot feature doesn't mean their cars can drive themselves may not be enough to keep Elon Musk off the hot seat if the technology comes up short.
  
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• Ford builds a wild P-51-inspired Mustang for charity

  15-07-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Ford,Auctions,United States,Coupe,PerformanceThis outrageous custom Mustang goes to auction at the end of July.Continue reading Ford builds a wild P-51-inspired Mustang for charity Ford builds a wild P-51-inspired Mustang for charity originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• USAF could send F-35s to help police Baltic region

  15-07-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under:MilitaryAir Combat Command's Gen. Hawk Carlisle sees the F-35 taking on a policing role amid interest in the jet from allies in the Baltic region.Continue reading USAF could send F-35s to help police Baltic region USAF could send F-35s to help police Baltic region originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Bristol sports car will be called the Bullet

  15-07-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,BMW,ConvertibleExpect the Bullet to be on sale in early 2017.Continue reading New Bristol sports car will be called the Bullet New Bristol sports car will be called the Bullet originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Samsung Electronics seeks stake in China electric carmaker BYD

  15-07-2016 18:41
  
  Samsung Electronics on Friday said it is in talks to acquire a stake in Chinese automaker BYD to boost its chip business for electric cars.
  
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• VW may face shareholder calls to reclaim executive bonuses

  15-07-2016 18:32
  
  Volkswagen managers may face calls to return their bonuses if the company is fined by German prosecutors over the profits it made from selling 11m cars fitted with illicit engine software.
  
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• Research and Markets - Global Automotive Brake Booster Market 2016-2020 With AISIN SEIKI, Bosch, Continental ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  15-07-2016 18:17 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Research and Markets - Global Automotive Brake Booster Market 2016-2020 With AISIN SEIKI, Bosch, Continental ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive brake booster market to grow at a CAGR of 8.97% during the period 2016-2020. Global Automotive Brake Booster Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Cyber Security Market Worth USD 31.8 Million by 2021 - Increasing Connectivity in Vehicles ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  15-07-2016 18:17 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  Global Automotive Cyber Security Market Worth USD 31.8 Million by 2021 - Increasing Connectivity in Vehicles ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The cyber security market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 13.2% from 2016 to 2021 to reach a market size of USD 31.8 million by 2021. Growing integration of advanced features in automobiles and increasing connectivity in the vehicles are the major ...
  Automotive Sensors Market Analysis and Forecast Report 2011-2021: Market Resear
  
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• Autonomous to drive massive fitment surge - ZF

  15-07-2016 18:08
  
  ZF says it sees a "huge increase" in sensor fitment rates as demand for driver assistance systems starts to ramp up.
  
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• 2017 Maserati Quattroporte First Drive

  15-07-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Maserati,First Drives,Infotainment,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceNew tech doesn't put the QP on the same page as the Germans, but maybe that's a good thing.Continue reading 2017 Maserati Quattroporte First Drive 2017 Maserati Quattroporte First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Infiniti to rival AMG with full range of high-performance S models

  15-07-2016 17:52
  
  Infiniti will turn to sister brands Renaultsport and Nismo to build range of hot S models 2016-07-17 11:00 Infiniti is turning up the heat with a new line-up of ‘S’ badged performance models – and they could pave the way for even more extreme Infiniti-badged cars engineered by sister brands Renaultsport or Nismo. 
  The new Infiniti Q60 coupe will arrive in the UK later this year with a 400bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 S version that heralds the start of the new strategy.
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• Infiniti to introduce range of high-performance S models

  15-07-2016 17:52
  
  Q50 first to get the treatment as brand considers teaming up with Nismo and Renaultsport in the future 2016-07-17 11:00 Infiniti is turning up the heat with a new line-up of ‘S’ badged performance models – and they could pave the way for even more extreme Infiniti-badged cars engineered by sister brands Renaultsport or Nismo. 
  The new Infiniti Q60 coupe will arrive in the UK later this year with a 400bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 S version that heralds the start of the new
  
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• Infiniti to introduce high-performance S models and new VC-T engine

  15-07-2016 17:52
  
  Infiniti to launch new groundbreaking variable compression engine, and a range of 'S' performance models 2016-07-18 10:30 Infiniti is turning up the heat with a new line-up of ‘S’ badged performance models – and is also planning a groundbreaking new variable compression engine that will offer V6 performance combined with the efficency of a diesel.
  The new Infiniti Q60 coupe will arrive in the UK later this year with a 400bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 S version tha
  
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• Marchionne holds Maranello talks amid Ferrari's struggles

  15-07-2016 17:36
  
  Filed under:MotorsportsThe red cars have not been quick. Sergio isn't happy.Continue reading Marchionne holds Maranello talks amid Ferrari's struggles Marchionne holds Maranello talks amid Ferrari's struggles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BorgWarner to expand r&d operations in Michigan, add 76 jobs

  15-07-2016 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BorgWarner plans to spend $27 million to expand its Auburn Hills operations near Detroit, a project expected to add 76 jobs, the state of Michigan said.
  
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• Mini Countryman PHEV caught at electric watering hole

  15-07-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,MINI,Crossover,HybridYep, it's definitely a plug-in. Look for it on the road in 2019.Continue reading Mini Countryman PHEV caught at electric watering hole Mini Countryman PHEV caught at electric watering hole originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Hyundai i10 review

  15-07-2016 16:41
  
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  Image 1 of 12 17 Jul, 2016 10:00amRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai i10 featuring the i10 Mk1 (2008-2013)Buying a city car used to mean settling for a low-spec model that made do without even the most basic equipment. But these days, buyers expect much more from their small cars, and the Hyundai i10 is the proof.
  Even though this is one of the smallest cars on the road, the original i10 of 2008 had decent standard kit and a long warra
  
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• Retired Jeff Gordon to race at Indianapolis if Earnhardt isn't cleared

  15-07-2016 16:39
  
  Filed under:MotorsportsJeff Gordon might run in place of Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Indy.Continue reading Retired Jeff Gordon to race at Indianapolis if Earnhardt isn't cleared Retired Jeff Gordon to race at Indianapolis if Earnhardt isn't cleared originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford invests in mapmaker for autonomous technology

  15-07-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Technology,AutonomousFord is investing in a California startup called Civil Maps as it pushes forward on self-driving technology.Continue reading Ford invests in mapmaker for autonomous technology Ford invests in mapmaker for autonomous technology originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US Senate asks Tesla CEO to come chat about Autopilot

  15-07-2016 16:14
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricUS Senator John Thune wants some answers from Tesla CEO Elon Musk about that fancy Autopilot thing.Continue reading US Senate asks Tesla CEO to come chat about Autopilot US Senate asks Tesla CEO to come chat about Autopilot originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Drivers delayed 8.9 seconds per mile on motorways

  15-07-2016 15:59
  
  New report reveals scale of hold ups on motorways and A roads, as Highways England misses a number of targets 2016-07-15 15:15 Drivers were held up in traffic for almost 15 minutes every 100 miles on England's motorways and A roads, according to a new official report. That equates to a delay of 8.9 second per mile.
  The report by the Office for Road and Rail stated that 89.7 billion miles were driven on the Strategic Road Network (motorways and A roads) over the last year - up five billion over
  
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• Automotive robotics market size is expected to exceed USD 15 billion by 2023: Global Market Insights Inc. - Robotics Tomorrow (press release)

  15-07-2016 15:27 via roboticstomorrow.com
  
  Automotive robotics market size is expected to exceed USD 15 billion by 2023: Global Market Insights Inc.
  Robotics Tomorrow (press release)
  The surge in the industry can be dedicated to rising demand for vehicles such as trucks, cars, two wheelers; off-road vehicles along with buses are likely to drive the industry growth over the forecast period. Industrial robotics market is expected to ...and more »
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo buys Bugatti Veyron to celebrate soccer title

  15-07-2016 15:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,BugattiForget Disneyland, Ronaldo went to his supercar dealer.Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo buys Bugatti Veyron to celebrate soccer title Cristiano Ronaldo buys Bugatti Veyron to celebrate soccer title originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ukraine orders 651 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs for national police

  15-07-2016 15:12
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Mitsubishi,Europe,Crossover,ElectricUkraine is replacing its aging, Russian-made police vehicles with a greener option from Japan.Continue reading Ukraine orders 651 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs for national police Ukraine orders 651 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs for national police originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 09:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda changes pickup truck alliance - the week

  15-07-2016 14:45
  Biggest story of this week, as far as you lot were concerned, the announcement Mazda is to end a long-standing alliance with Ford on 'medium' pickup trucks and hitch up with Isuzu instead.
  
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• Order books open for 2016 Fiat Qubo

  15-07-2016 14:12
  
  Tiny van-based Fiat Qubo MPV features new nose and updated interior, priced from £11,695 2016-07-15 14:25 Despite the stylish 500 range taking most of the glory, Fiat actually does build quite a few cars which put function over form. The Doblo, Panda and new Tipo all focus on practicality and ease of use, and now the newly updated Qubo joins these cars. Featuring a few long-overdue updates, it’s now on sale, priced from £11,695 - just £380 more than the panel van version
  
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• FCA spends $1 billion to upgrade Jeep factories

  15-07-2016 14:00
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadThere are a billion reasons why Jeep is FCA's best brand. Thursday the automaker backed that up with serious cash.Continue reading FCA spends $1 billion to upgrade Jeep factories FCA spends $1 billion to upgrade Jeep factories originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla in talks for store in Korea&'s biggest mall

  15-07-2016 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors is in talks to open its first store in what will be South Korea's biggest mall, according to the shopping complex's owner Shinsegae Group.
  
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• New Cadillac CT6 2016 review

  15-07-2016 13:06
  
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  Image 1 of 7 15 Jul, 2016 12:15pmSam Naylor
  The Cadillac CT6 takes aim at the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class, but is no real match for its luxury German rivalsThe CT6 is Cadillac’s attempt at taking on the German luxury elite made up of the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class.
  Proportionally, it’s a little bigger than an E-Class, but smaller than an S-Class – yet as a top-spec Platinum model, the only version available in the UK, it’s priced to match its lar
  
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• Turbocharging I3s a growing trend in Brazil

  15-07-2016 12:51
  Turbo charging a one-litre, three-cylinder engine is a growing trend here in Brazil.
  
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• Toyota and Honda UK factories 'at risk' - study

  15-07-2016 12:51
  
  Several UK car factories face an uncertain future following Britain's vote to leave the European Union, according to PA Consulting Group research.
  
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