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• American Axle Q2 net income rises 21%

  29-07-2016 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  American Axle and Manufacturing's net income climbed 21 percent to $71 million in the second quarter from the year-earlier period, the supplier reported today. The company's revenue rose 2.1 percent to $1.02 billion in the quarter.
  
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• Koenigsegg wants to shorten 2.5 year waitlist for supercar

  29-07-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Koenigsegg,SupercarsSuper rare supercars return to Denmark for the company's first homecoming.Continue reading Koenigsegg wants to shorten 2.5 year waitlist for supercar Koenigsegg wants to shorten 2.5 year waitlist for supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Dodge ad campaign launched with tagline 'Domestic. Not Domesticated'

  29-07-2016 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dodge is launching a new ad campaign with the tagline "Domestic. Not Domesticated."
  
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• The future of BMW engine tech revealed

  29-07-2016 22:38
  
  BMW announces next-gen three and four-cylinder petrol and diesel units - but they won’t go in the new 5 Series yet 2016-07-29 21:35 BMW has confirmed its commitment to internal combustion with an all-new modular engine family. The three- and four-cylinder Efficient Dynamics petrols and diesels are said to be more efficient, smoother and more powerful than any BMW units to date. 
  Despite speculation that these engines would make their debut on the forthcoming BMW 5 Series, powertrain
  
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• AutoNation expands TrueCar pilot, in latest sign of reconciliation

  29-07-2016 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After getting good results in an initial pilot program, AutoNation will expand its use of TrueCar to at least 23 more dealerships.
  
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• Cooper Standard: Automotive Hoses Can Be Innovative? - TG Daily (blog)

  29-07-2016 22:31 via tgdaily.com
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  Cooper Standard: Automotive Hoses Can Be Innovative?
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  This was the question I had when briefed by Cooper Standard an automotive parts company that is currently growing about 1.5x the automotive parts industry due to its innovative processes and products. They make automotive weather-stripping, hoses and ...
  
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• Mercedes Urban eTruck, The Car Hacker's Handbook | Autoblog Podcast #482

  29-07-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Green,PodcastsOn Episode #482: 2017 Ford Super-Duty trucks, Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck, an interview with Craig Smith, author of The Car Hacker's Handbook.Continue reading Mercedes Urban eTruck, The Car Hacker's Handbook | Autoblog Podcast #482 Mercedes Urban eTruck, The Car Hacker's Handbook | Autoblog Podcast #482 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA safety, recall oversight extended by NHTSA for another year

  29-07-2016 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will continue close oversight of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' safety practices and recalls for an additional year as part of the automaker's 2015 consent order with the agency.
  
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• Panasonic to raise about $3.9 billion from bonds to help fund Tesla gigafactory

  29-07-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Panasonic Corp., the exclusive supplier of Tesla Motors' Model 3 lithium ion batteries, said today it would raise up to 400 billion yen ($3.86 billion) in corporate bonds primarily to invest in Tesla's gigafactory, Reuters reported.
  
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• Watch the Air Force drop Humvees out the back of a plane

  29-07-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,SUV,Military,Off-RoadFootage from a US Air Force drop at Fort Bragg, NC has emerged showing the loading and far more dramatic unloading of Humvees from a C-17 Globemaster.Continue reading Watch the Air Force drop Humvees out the back of a plane Watch the Air Force drop Humvees out the back of a plane originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla employees voiced concerns during Autopilot development

  29-07-2016 21:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Read This,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricOnly to be dismissed by CEO Elon Musk.Continue reading Tesla employees voiced concerns during Autopilot development Tesla employees voiced concerns during Autopilot development originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla crash does little to sway public opinion on self-driving cars

  29-07-2016 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Consumers are more aware of self-driving cars, but slightly less interested in riding in them, according to two surveys conducted after a fatal crash of a Tesla equipped with self-driving technology.
  
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• Flyin' Miata's 525 hp V8-powered ND finally hits the streets

  29-07-2016 21:15
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Convertible,PerformanceFlyin' Miata has done it again. Their LS3 powered Mazda Miata is nearly ready for customers.Continue reading Flyin' Miata's 525 hp V8-powered ND finally hits the streets Flyin' Miata's 525 hp V8-powered ND finally hits the streets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla mulling two theories to explain 'Autopilot' crash, report says

  29-07-2016 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• Tesla mulling 2 theories to explain 'Autopilot' crash, report says

  29-07-2016 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• How to clean interior windshield glass | Autoblog Details

  29-07-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsHazy or waxy film on the interior of your windshield can distort visibility, especially at night. Here'™s how to clean interior glass right.Continue reading How to clean interior windshield glass | Autoblog Details How to clean interior windshield glass | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Com
  
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• Tenneco boosts net income 10% in Q2

  29-07-2016 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tenneco, the suburban Chicago supplier of ride-control and emission control systems, reported net income of $86 million in the second quarter, a 10 percent increase from the year-earlier period.
  
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• Final Ford Falcon Ute rolls off the line

  29-07-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Ford,Australia,TruckA white XR6 was the final Ford Falcon Ute to roll off the line at the Blue Oval's Melbourne factory.Continue reading Final Ford Falcon Ute rolls off the line Final Ford Falcon Ute rolls off the line originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Prius Plug-in lawsuit claims EV range was false advertising

  29-07-2016 20:28
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Toyota,Electric,HybridYour mileage may vary, indeed.Continue reading Toyota Prius Plug-in lawsuit claims EV range was false advertising Toyota Prius Plug-in lawsuit claims EV range was false advertising originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Man criticized for filming rather than helping road rage victim

  29-07-2016 20:07
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,MINI,UKA man from Cheshire in England was criticized on social media after he filmed a road rage brawl and provided color commentary for it instead of helping the victim.Continue reading Man criticized for filming rather than helping road rage victim Man criticized for filming rather than helping road rage victim originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:07:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Com
  
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• Ferrari's modular next-gen platform is under construction

  29-07-2016 20:02
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ferrari,Coupe,Lightweight,Performance,SupercarsAltair's involvement is shrouded in mystery.Continue reading Ferrari's modular next-gen platform is under construction Ferrari's modular next-gen platform is under construction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Brake System Market - Asia-Pacific to Be Largest Market - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  29-07-2016 19:52 via businesswire.com
  
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  An automotive braking system is a group of mechanical, electronic and hydraulically activated components which use friction / heat to stop a moving vehicle. The global automotive brake systems market is primarily driven by an increasing global vehicle ...
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• Tesla preps for Gigafactory grand opening in Nevada tonight

  29-07-2016 19:46
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,ElectricSo much news, and the event hasn't even happened yet.Continue reading Tesla preps for Gigafactory grand opening in Nevada tonight Tesla preps for Gigafactory grand opening in Nevada tonight originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Huge Blipshift sale offers shirts and discount race tickets

  29-07-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.And then you can wear your shirt to the race.Continue reading Huge Blipshift sale offers shirts and discount race tickets Huge Blipshift sale offers shirts and discount race tickets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New VW Tiguan 2.0 BiTDI review

  29-07-2016 18:46
  
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  The Volkswagen Tiguan's punchy bi-turbo diesel engine makes it the most powerful mid-size SUV on the market. Is that enough?We’re already quite familiar with the new Volkswagen Tiguan. But when we tested it against its closest rivals, the Renault Kadjar and Nissan Qashqai, it finished only third. So does an engine upgrade change anything?
  VW has made the SUV available with its punchy BiTDI twin-turbo diesel. The 237bhp 2.0-litre
  
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• What scandal? VW tops Toyota as world's largest automaker

  29-07-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,GM,Toyota,VolkswagenScandal isn't affecting VW's overall numbers.Continue reading What scandal? VW tops Toyota as world's largest automaker What scandal? VW tops Toyota as world's largest automaker originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Slight gains expected for July U.S. sales as analysts lower outlooks for 2016

  29-07-2016 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. new light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise slightly in July, helped by an extra weekend and sharply higher discounts from some automakers, amid more warnings the market is leveling off.
  
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• Bugatti has no plans for a 1,500-hp Chiron roadster

  29-07-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under:Bugatti,Convertible,SupercarsThere are reportedly no current plans for a Veyron Grand Sport replacement.Continue reading Bugatti has no plans for a 1,500-hp Chiron roadster Bugatti has no plans for a 1,500-hp Chiron roadster originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi delays Outlander PHEV yet again for the US

  29-07-2016 17:51
  
  Filed under:Green,Mitsubishi,Crossover,HybridIt's like the plug-in Outlander is cursed.Continue reading Mitsubishi delays Outlander PHEV yet again for the US Mitsubishi delays Outlander PHEV yet again for the US originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Washington State slaps VW with $176M fine for diesel cheating

  29-07-2016 17:46
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,United States,DieselYou wouldn't think that Washington state would be harsher than California when it comes to VW's diesel scandal.Continue reading Washington State slaps VW with $176M fine for diesel cheating Washington State slaps VW with $176M fine for diesel cheating originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia preparing new hydrogen fuel cell car

  29-07-2016 17:01
  
  Kia is focusing on hydrogen fuel cell tech in its drive to develop greener powertrains with diesel and full-EV taking a back seat for now 2016-08-01 09:20 Kia is pushing ahead with building a new hydrogen fuel cell car as part of its push for more sustainable powertrains.
  Speaking at an event at Kia’s R&D centre in Namyang, South Korea, engineering boss Albert Biermann confirmed the project while discussing more performance-oriented electric powertrains. “Are we working on a Tes
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Pikes Peak Tesla abandoned at Supercharger, Gen. Wesley Clark champions ethanol

  29-07-2016 16:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Motorsports,Ownership,Tesla,Alternative Fuels,Ethanol,ElectricRecord-setting Tesla forsaken "for weeks" at Colorado Springs Supercharger. General Wesley Clark argues in support of ethanol at the DNC. Treehugger asks, do you lend out your EV?Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Pikes Peak Tesla abandoned at Supercharger, Gen. Wesley Clark champions ethanol Recharge Wrap-up: Pikes Peak Tesla abandoned at Supercharger, Gen. Wesley Clark champions ethanol originally
  
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• Analysts Advise About O'Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:ORLY) - Zergwatch

  29-07-2016 16:43 via zergwatch.com
  
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• Sony's 'Driveclub VR' is a PlayStation VR launch title

  29-07-2016 16:40
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,North America,GadgetsThe game will launch along side the new Sony platform in October.Continue reading Sony's 'Driveclub VR' is a PlayStation VR launch title Sony's 'Driveclub VR' is a PlayStation VR launch title originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Texas cops pull armed suspect from burning car

  29-07-2016 16:32
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Dodge,Driving,Safety,Sedan,Truck,Police/EmergencyA high-speed chase through Fort Worth, Texas ended in dramatic fashion when FWPD pulled armed burglary suspects from the burning wreckage of their escape vehicle.Continue reading Texas cops pull armed suspect from burning car Texas cops pull armed suspect from burning car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | C
  
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• "Louise Ellman is the great ally drivers have in Parliament"

  29-07-2016 16:21
  
  Fed up of dealing with the DfT, Mike Rutherford's been in touch with Louise Ellman, Chair of the Transport Select Committee 2016-07-31 10:00 Several of our leading politicians disgraced their sorry selves in recent weeks. Lies and lethargy are in: loyalty and leading by example are out.
  But let's be positive and focus on one political heavyweight who's consistently demonstrated that she cares about motorists - while not favouring the lazy Department for Transport (DfT) and greedy or dishonest c
  
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• Kia Rio SUV on the way with plug-in hybrid tech

  29-07-2016 16:16
  
  Kia is planning a new crossover to rival the Nissan Juke, and it could get plug-in hybrid power. 2016-07-30 (All day) Kia is launching its new Rio supermini next year and plans are afoot for a new crossover version to compete in the booming compact crossover segment. The Rio SUV will cost more than its supermini stablemate when it goes on sale late next year; we’d expect it to be priced from around £14,000.
  This new small Kia crossover could also get plug-in hybrid power. The m
  
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• There is Still Time to Enter the AutoMobility LA Top Ten Automotive Startups Competition - App Developer Magazine

  29-07-2016 16:04 via appdevelopermagazine.com
  
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  There is still time be a part of the LA Auto Show's AutoMobility LA Top Ten list of the newest, most innovative startups with the greatest potential to shape the automotive, transportation and mobility sectors. Registration is available here through ...and more »
  
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• Mercedes pulls potentially confusing self-driving E-Class ad

  29-07-2016 15:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Marketing/Advertising,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Autonomous,LuxuryThe move comes after safety advocates called it misleading.Continue reading Mercedes pulls potentially confusing self-driving E-Class ad Mercedes pulls potentially confusing self-driving E-Class ad originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Kia Rio could get Sporty GT version with 3cyl turbo power

  29-07-2016 15:39
  
  Kia's new Rio supermini could get a hot Rio GT version with a 3-cylinder turbo engine according to engineering boss 2016-08-01 09:00 Kia’s engineering boss Albert Biermann has expressed the firm's desire to build a hot version of the next Rio, using the brand’s three-cylinder turbocharged engine.
  Speaking at an event at Kia’s R&D centre in Namyang, South Korea, Biermann told us: “We have a very good base with the Rio, and it would be interesting to have a sporty smal
  
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• Used Ford S-MAX review

  29-07-2016 15:38
  
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  A full used buyer's guide on the Ford S-MAX covering the S-MAX Mk1 (2006-2015)There was an all-new Ford S-MAX in 2015, but it didn’t look much different from its predecessor. Perhaps that’s no surprise, because when this sporty MPV arrived in 2006 it cut a dash like no other car in its class.
  Seen as the world’s first seven-seater sports car, at least in terms of handling prowess, the S-MAX was c
  
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• AIAG Expands Global Automotive Quality and Materials Management Training to Help Companies Deliver the Same ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  29-07-2016 15:23 via prnewswire.com
  
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  By making its CQI and MMOG/LE training available in country and in language around the world, AIAG helps automotive companies ensure that their international sites are receiving the same training as their North American sites.and more »
  
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• The Week That Was - the new just-auto

  29-07-2016 15:17
  To state the obvious, just-auto now has a new look and has been expanded to include just-auto plus - a new membership option. This premium package gives access to Databank, a new data hub that comes complete with exclusive component forecast data, company profiles and extended news coverage. Editor Dave Leggett tells more here.
  
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• Mercedes Rescue Assist is like Pokemon Go for saving lives

  29-07-2016 15:10
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Safety,Smartphone,TechnologyThe new app targeted at first responders promises a better and safer approach to rescuing people trapped in wrecked vehicles.Continue reading Mercedes Rescue Assist is like Pokemon Go for saving lives Mercedes Rescue Assist is like Pokemon Go for saving lives originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Q7 e-tron - Europe's first plug-in Audi SUV

  29-07-2016 15:02
  Volvo has gone one way with its four-cylinder petrol-electric plug-in XC90, while Audi believes Europeans wanting a plug-in hybrid SUV will prefer V6 diesel power. How does the first plug-in Q model for this region measure up?
  
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• The BMW 507 Elvis drove in the Army has been restored

  29-07-2016 14:47
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Etc.,BMW,Convertible,ClassicsIt will be shown at the Pebble Beach Concours in August.Continue reading The BMW 507 Elvis drove in the Army has been restored The BMW 507 Elvis drove in the Army has been restored originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 08:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AutoNation Q2 profit slips 2.7% on lower unit sales

  29-07-2016 14:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AutoNation's net income dropped 2.7 percent to $112 million in the second quarter as it sold fewer vehicles and saw same-store gross profits from three of its four business operations fall.
  
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• Ford pours cold water on post-Brexit UK plant shuttering speculation

  29-07-2016 14:13
  Ford is dismissing reports it could mull shutting UK plants following the decision by Britain to exit the European Union (EU).
  
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• Mercedes pulls U.S. ad touting self-driving car: Automotive News - Business Insider

  29-07-2016 13:59 via businessinsider.com
  
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  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz has withdrawn an advert touting the self-driving qualities of its new E-Class model in the United States, Automotive News reported, following allegations from consumer groups that the claims were misleading.
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• Apple brings on new talent for autonomous car initiative

  29-07-2016 13:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,AutonomousDan Dodge comes from BlackBerry's QNX automotive software arm.Continue reading Apple brings on new talent for autonomous car initiative Apple brings on new talent for autonomous car initiative originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 07:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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