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• GM will likely build PHEV batteries in China soon

  27-07-2016 23:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Cadillac,GM,AutoblogGreen ExclusiveIf you want to know about how GM will build plug-in cars in China, pay a visit to Michigan.Continue reading GM will likely build PHEV batteries in China soon GM will likely build PHEV batteries in China soon originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca facing new management crisis

  27-07-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Motorsports,United StatesIt's the second time in two years that Monterey County has sought a replacement for the SCRAMP, the track's non-profit managing body since its 1957 founding.Continue reading Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca facing new management crisis Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca facing new management crisis originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes challenged over 'Drive Pilot' TV ad

  27-07-2016 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Consumer and auto safety advocates have called on the FTC to investigate Mercedes-Benz over a TV commercial for the 2017 E-class, saying the ad could mislead consumers by overstating the capability of automated driving systems available on the sedan.
  
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• Federal-Mogul posts higher Q2 profit despite aftermarket, currency setbacks

  27-07-2016 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Diversified supplier Federal-Mogul posted a $31 million profit in the second quarter, up 41 percent from the year-earlier period, driven by a gain in its powertrain unit.
  
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• GM, aiming for strong 2016 finish, to hike truck output

  27-07-2016 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors will boost production of pickups and SUVs in time for the traditionally brisk fall truck market, a top GM executive said Wednesday.
  
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• Ferrari, Altair Product Design team up for next-gen vehicle platform

  27-07-2016 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ferrari is teaming up with longtime design, engineering and software partner Altair Product Design to create the company's next-generation vehicle platform.
  
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• Tesla supplier will recycle Flint water bottles into car parts

  27-07-2016 21:46
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Green Automakers,ElectricAn unlikely solution presents itself to the massive piles of trash generated by the Flint Water Crisis.Continue reading Tesla supplier will recycle Flint water bottles into car parts Tesla supplier will recycle Flint water bottles into car parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Acura NSX GT3 to make public debut this week at Mid-Ohio

  27-07-2016 21:43
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Acura,HondaAlthough the FIA GT3 spec car is just there for testing during a race weekend, Acura is confident that the car will post competitive times and will be ready to race in 2017.Continue reading Acura NSX GT3 to make public debut this week at Mid-Ohio Acura NSX GT3 to make public debut this week at Mid-Ohio originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk says it's 'pencils down' for Tesla's Model 3

  27-07-2016 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the final designs for Tesla's $35,000 electric Model 3 were locked up two weeks ago, and the company is moving forward on schedule to start producing them next summer. That was just the beginning of his remarks on Tuesday.
  
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• Lexus flagship spotted testing in the desert

  27-07-2016 20:17
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Lexus,Sedan,Future,LuxuryRetro styling is popular in the prototype car industry.Continue reading Lexus flagship spotted testing in the desert Lexus flagship spotted testing in the desert originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Test Equipment Market Expected Reach US$ 675 Mn by 2023 – Credence Research - Mobile Computing Today

  27-07-2016 20:11 via mobilecomputingtoday.co.uk
  
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  According to a new market report published by Credence Research Inc “Automotive Test Equipment Market – Growth, Share, Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, and Forecast 2016 – 2022,” the global Automotive Test Equipment Market is expected to grow at ...
  
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• Porsche tops JD Power APEAL study for 12th time

  27-07-2016 19:57
  
  Filed under:BMW,Fiat,Jaguar,Mercedes-Benz,MINI,Porsche,VolkswagenLuxury brands continue to reign supreme.Continue reading Porsche tops JD Power APEAL study for 12th time Porsche tops JD Power APEAL study for 12th time originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Superior Industries more than doubles Q2 net income

  27-07-2016 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aluminum wheel supplier Superior Industries International more than doubled its net income in the second quarter from a year earlier, a gain the company attributed to higher shipments and increased use of its new plant in Mexico.
  
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• Federal grand jury issues subpoenas to U.S. FCA dealers

  27-07-2016 19:27
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Dodge,Fiat,Jeep,United StatesCourt is requesting employee information and testimony related to false reporting of FCA sales.Continue reading Federal grand jury issues subpoenas to U.S. FCA dealers Federal grand jury issues subpoenas to U.S. FCA dealers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Welcome to the new just-auto

  27-07-2016 19:17
  You will notice that there have been some changes to the look and feel of just-auto. We hope you like it. In an ever-changing world, it's part of our ongoing mission to deliver the industry intelligence and essential news that you need, while improving our product and enhancing the experience for you, the reader.
  
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• UAW blasts Renault-Nissan for denying French lawmaker a meeting

  27-07-2016 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The UAW criticized the Renault-Nissan Alliance after it turned down a meeting with a member of the French parliament at its Canton, Miss., plant, which the UAW hopes to unionize.
  
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• Superior Industries more than doubles 2nd-quarter net income

  27-07-2016 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aluminum wheel supplier Superior Industries International more than doubled its net income in the second quarter from a year earlier, a gain the company attributed to higher shipments and increased use of its new plant in Mexico.
  
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• NextGear Capital will finance vehicle purchases at CarMax auctions

  27-07-2016 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NextGear Capital will finance dealers' purchases of used vehicles at CarMax's 68 auction locations starting Aug. 8.
  
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• Mercedes Urban eTruck beats Tesla to the punch

  27-07-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Green Driving,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Concept Cars,ElectricCapable of covering 124 miles on a two- or three-hour charge, the Urban eTruck is designed to replace big gas or diesel-powered commercial vehicles in cities.Continue reading Mercedes Urban eTruck beats Tesla to the punch Mercedes Urban eTruck beats Tesla to the punch originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&
  
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• Man fends off carjackers with car wash pressure sprayer

  27-07-2016 18:43
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Honda,SafetyA simple car wash turned ugly for a Louisiana man when he was jumped by carjackers while washing his car.Continue reading Man fends off carjackers with car wash pressure sprayer Man fends off carjackers with car wash pressure sprayer originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Record-breaking UK car industry facing Brexit threat

  27-07-2016 18:37
  
  Industry calls on Government to negotiate tariff free Brexit terms as UK car production hits 16-year high 2016-07-28 00:01 UK car production just had its best first half year for 16 years but continued success is under threat as the nation edges closer to the EU exit door.
  The latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures show 897,157 cars have rolled off UK factory lines in 2016 - up 13 per cent on 2015's first six months. Of these, 77.8 per cent were exported to more than 1
  
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• Inside the Ford Shelby GT350's screaming V8

  27-07-2016 18:23
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,PerformanceAn in-depth look at Ford's most powerful and power-dense naturally-aspirated engine ever.Continue reading Inside the Ford Shelby GT350's screaming V8 Inside the Ford Shelby GT350's screaming V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Keating Berus supercar set for 2017 launch

  27-07-2016 17:48
  
  Bolton-based supercar company is soon to launch the Berus and claims plans are afoot for a 2,000bhp monster version 2016-07-27 16:50 Keating Supercars isn’t exactly the best known name on the car market, but this month the company is celebrating an eventful ten years in the business with a new car. Keating produces lightweight, super-powerful cars, with the priority squarely on driving thrills rather than luxury and its latest model, the Keating Berus, adheres to that formula.
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• Trade Agreements Transforming the North American Automotive Industry 2015-2022 - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  27-07-2016 17:44 via businesswire.com
  
  Trade Agreements Transforming the North American Automotive Industry 2015-2022 - Research and Markets
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  This groundbreaking study details the impact of global trade policies, both old and new, on the automotive industry as a whole. It first highlights which Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are currently in force and which are under negotiation with respect ...and more »
  
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• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles boosts Q2 profits

  27-07-2016 17:44
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Wednesday (27 July 2016) reported second quarter adjusted EBIT up 16% year on year to EUR1.6bn.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover to drop supercharged V8 for turbocharged BMW power

  27-07-2016 17:40
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,BMW,Jaguar,Land RoverJaguar Land Rover's wonderful but aging supercharged V8 is being set out to pasture. Rather than eating the costs and designing a new engine from the ground up, JLR plans to source V8s from BMW.Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to drop supercharged V8 for turbocharged BMW power Jaguar Land Rover to drop supercharged V8 for turbocharged BMW power originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Perm
  
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• Ford and MIT making LiDAR-equipped shuttle services that learn

  27-07-2016 17:23
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,United States,Smartphone,TechnologyFor MIT students, it will be like taking Uber to class.Continue reading Ford and MIT making LiDAR-equipped shuttle services that learn Ford and MIT making LiDAR-equipped shuttle services that learn originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Over-the-air Updates Report 2016 - OTA to Evolve into a Revenue Stream Driven by Value Added ... - Business Wire (press release)

  27-07-2016 17:17 via businesswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Over-the-air Updates Report 2016 - OTA to Evolve into a Revenue Stream Driven by Value Added ...
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  This study covers the automotive over-the-air (OTA) updates market. The segments of firmware OTA (FOTA) and software OTA (SOTA) updates have been analyzed, covering the requirements and challenges within each. Capabilities of key OEMs have also ...
  
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• Toyota, Mitsubishi, Volvo improve the most in J.D. Power APEAL Study

  27-07-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota, Mitsubishi and Volvo had the largest improvements among brands with more than one nameplate in J.D. Power's latest study of new-vehicle appeal, while Porsche paced the industry for the 12th consecutive year.
  
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• Who can save Top Gear? 50 Cent

  27-07-2016 16:59
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,UKRapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson says he's the man to save Top Gear after its uneven 23rd season, arguing that the show is "unrecognizable" with the new cast.Continue reading Who can save Top Gear? 50 Cent Who can save Top Gear? 50 Cent originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK car number plates explained: rules, history and what they mean

  27-07-2016 16:30
  
  Everything you need to know about the UK car number plate rules, and how to keep within the law.
  
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• “Room for improvement at too many official dealer networks”

  27-07-2016 16:27
  
  Editor Graham Hope looks at our Driver Power results and wonders why aftersales care often doesn’t match up to the cars being sold 2016-07-27 15:30 Everyone has very different criteria when in the market for a new car. For some, reliability is most important. For others, running costs. Maybe styling is key for you. Or performance, perhaps?
  Aftersales care, I’d wager, rarely figures too prominently in the thinking of many potential buyers caught up in the excitement of choosing a shi
  
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• Next Lotus Elise to draw from its roots

  27-07-2016 16:14
  
  Filed under:Lotus,Coupe,Lightweight,PerformanceLotus is also on course to be profitable, if you believe that.Continue reading Next Lotus Elise to draw from its roots Next Lotus Elise to draw from its roots originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Audi Q3 review

  27-07-2016 15:53
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the Audi Q3 featuring the Q3 Mk1 (2011-date)Audi’s first foray into the SUV market was the Q7, which proved to be a king-sized success for the company. When the smaller Q5 came along, buyers couldn’t get enough of this stylish and capable mid-sized SUV.
  So why stop there? With drivers wanting compact cars that are just as luxurious yet more economical than range-topping SUV
  
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• FCA realigns its global manufacturing footprint - OEM Update

  27-07-2016 15:28
  One of the busiest manufacturers in terms of re-aligning its global manufacturing footprint is FCA. Some extraordinary developments are said to be taking place, and this includes an apparent decision to shift two future crossovers out of Mexico and into Italy.
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors Q1 operating profit plunges after fuel economy scandal

  27-07-2016 15:13
  
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) first fiscal 2016/2017 operating profit plunged 75% year on year to JPY4.6bn after the halt in production and sales following revelations of improper conduct in fuel economy testing in Japan. Sales fell 14% to JPY428.7bn.
  
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• Yes, this is a video of a Lamborghini towing some goats

  27-07-2016 15:11
  
  Filed under:Humor,Videos,Lamborghini,AustraliaYour moment of mindless automotive entertainment for the morning.Continue reading Yes, this is a video of a Lamborghini towing some goats Yes, this is a video of a Lamborghini towing some goats originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Penske Automotive raises dividend to $0.28 per share - Reuters

  27-07-2016 14:56 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Penske Automotive raises dividend to $0.28 per share
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  July 27 Penske Automotive Group Inc. * Sets quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share. * Penske automotive increases dividend Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: Dianomi (?) Sponsored Financial Content. J.P. Morgan Funds. J.P. Morgan ...
  
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• Tesla drops Mobileye in wake of Autopilot issue - reports

  27-07-2016 14:47
  
  Tesla is reportedly dropping Mobileye, a supplier to its Autopilot partial self-driving system, in the wake of an accident that killed a Tesla driver in May.
  
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• Iran 80% localisation aim unsurprising - source

  27-07-2016 14:47
  Reliable sources close to Iranian producer, Saipa, say it is not surprising Tehran is mulling a localisation rate of 80% following several overseas evaluations of the quality of domestic components
  
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• FCA realigns it global manufacturing footprint - OEM Update

  27-07-2016 14:47
  
  One of the busiest manufacturers in terms of re-aligning its global manufacturing footprint is FCA. Some extraordinary developments are said to be taking place, and this includes an apparent decision to shift two future crossovers out of Mexico and into Italy.
  
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• FCA boosts 2016 profit target as Jeep fuels Q2 rise

  27-07-2016 14:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles raised its 2016 profit forecast after earnings in the second quarter rose 16 percent on robust demand for Jeep SUVs.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1974 International Harvester Scout II

  27-07-2016 14:20
  
  Filed under:Automotive HistoryThe IHC Scouts have mostly disappeared, unless you happen to look in Colorado.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1974 International Harvester Scout II Junkyard Gem: 1974 International Harvester Scout II originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors' Q1 operating profit tumbles 75% after mileage-cheating scandal

  27-07-2016 13:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mitsubishi Motors reported a 75 percent plunge in fiscal first-quarter operating profit as domestic sales slumped after it admitted to overstating the fuel economy of some of its vehicles.
  
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• 26,100 MPGe is the new Guinness record for vehicle efficiency

  27-07-2016 13:46
  
  Filed under:Green,Europe,Germany,ElectricYou could go around the world with fuel to spare.Continue reading 26,100 MPGe is the new Guinness record for vehicle efficiency 26,100 MPGe is the new Guinness record for vehicle efficiency originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Auto business confidence hit but holding up - just-auto.com (registration)

  27-07-2016 13:40 via just-auto.com
  
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  Auto business confidence hit but holding up
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  Confidence in short-term prospects (3-12 months) for global auto industry higher than for other three industries surveyed. However, confidence in short-term prospects for the global auto industry has been dented over the past three months with over a ...and more »
  
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• New C1 Furio adds sporty looks to smallest Citroen

  27-07-2016 13:34
  
  Affordable Citroen C1 Furio city car is aimed at young drivers, offers sporty styling at a low price 2016-07-27 13:00 This is the Citroen C1 Furio – a feisty hatchback in looks only. It aims to give young drivers a striking, sporty look but without the insurance costs associated with a powerful engine. It’s available to order now priced from £10,855.
  The Citroen C1 Furio will be available with the same engines as the standard car. That means a choice between a 1.0-li
  
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• More details of GM-Isuzu light truck split surface

  27-07-2016 13:14
  
  More details have emerged of the ending of the long-standing joint venture between General Motors (GM) and Isuzu Motor to co-develop largely Asian-made pick-up trucks, according to reports in Japan citing Isuzu company sources.
  
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• Toyota Australia launches Euro 5 diesel Hiace vans

  27-07-2016 12:35
  
  Toyota Australia has revised its diesel-powered HiAce range to improve fuel economy in the city while meeting stricter Euro 5 emissions standards.
  
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• Thai sales rise 6% in June

  27-07-2016 12:35
  
  The Thai new vehicle market continued to recover in June, with sales rising by 5.8% to 63,808 units compared with 60,325 units in the same month of last year, based on data gathered by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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