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• Ram 1500 mule caught sporting Mega Cab configuration

  01-08-2016 23:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,RAM,Truck,FutureThe question is, is this also an early look at the 2018 Ram?Continue reading Ram 1500 mule caught sporting Mega Cab configuration Ram 1500 mule caught sporting Mega Cab configuration originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA exec says shaving weight from Pacifica meant choosing right materials

  01-08-2016 23:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mike Downey's team at Fiat Chrysler shaved 250 pounds from the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country to create the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. But the challenge wasn't what to cut, but how to replace a part with something that works better.
  
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• Aluminum dreams face a capacity reality

  01-08-2016 23:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The good news for an industry counting on aluminum to help make vehicles lighter is that aluminum suppliers are spending to create new capacity. The bad news? The capacity is already gobbled up.
  
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• GM touts reduced pollution from lightweighting

  01-08-2016 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors' lightweighting strategy has resulted in a lineup of redesigned vehicles that potentially emit 137,000 fewer metric tons of carbon dioxide than before, a company official said here on Monday.
  
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• Apple's Latest High-Profile Automotive Hire Is A Smart Move - Forbes - Forbes

  01-08-2016 23:06 via forbes.com
  
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  Apple's larger automotive ambitions are still a matter of speculation. Will the Silicon Valley icon produce and sell iVehicles? Probably not. Will it build self-driving ...and more »
  
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• Apple's Latest High-Profile Automotive Hire Is A Smart Move - Forbes

  01-08-2016 23:06 via forbes.com
  
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  Apple's Latest High-Profile Automotive Hire Is A Smart Move
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  Apple's larger automotive ambitions are still a matter of speculation. Will the Silicon Valley icon produce and sell iVehicles? Probably not. Will it build self-driving electric city pods to compete with rival Google? More likely. Then there's a camp ...and more »
  
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• Apple Latest High-Profile Automotive Hire Is A Smart Move - Forbes

  01-08-2016 23:06 via forbes.com
  
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  Apple Latest High-Profile Automotive Hire Is A Smart Move
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  Apple's larger automotive ambitions are still a matter of speculation. Will the Silicon Valley icon produce and sell iVehicles? Probably not. Will it build self-driving electric city cars to compete with rival Google? More likely. Then there's a camp ...and more »
  
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• New Genesis G80 costs $2,650 more than its predecessor

  01-08-2016 22:27
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Car Buying,Sedan,Luxury,GenesisThe Hyundai Genesis is dead. Long live the Genesis G80.Continue reading New Genesis G80 costs $2,650 more than its predecessor New Genesis G80 costs $2,650 more than its predecessor originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Suppliers look to lasers for fusing parts, making vehicles lighter

  01-08-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Body shops are increasingly turning to laser technology to fuse parts together as automakers look for ways to make their vehicles lighter. That's according to Peter Busuttil, director of technology for KUKA Systems North America.
  
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• Global Automotive Radar Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025 - Yahoo Finance

  01-08-2016 21:54 via finance.yahoo.com
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  NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Automotive Radar Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 17.4% over the next decade to reach approximately $6.7 billion by 2025. This industry report analyzes the global markets for Automotive ...
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• Global Automotive Radar Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025 - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-08-2016 21:48 via prnewswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Radar Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025
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  NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Automotive Radar Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 17.4% over the next decade to reach approximately $6.7 billion by 2025. This industry report analyzes the global markets for Automotive ...and more »
  
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• Suppliers embrace, test 'collaborative' robots

  01-08-2016 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manufacturers are preparing to take the next big step in automation -- so-called 'collaborative' robots that can work in close proximity to human workers.
  
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• Chevy is the first to sell 100,000 plug-in vehicles in US

  01-08-2016 21:25
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,United States,Hatchback,HybridApparently selling lots of Volts saves a lot of fuel as well.Continue reading Chevy is the first to sell 100,000 plug-in vehicles in US Chevy is the first to sell 100,000 plug-in vehicles in US originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru builds 3 millionth car in America

  01-08-2016 20:40
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Subaru,United StatesWith Impreza production an a three-row crossover on the way, this is just the start.Continue reading Subaru builds 3 millionth car in America Subaru builds 3 millionth car in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi Electric works to build trust in technology

  01-08-2016 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Can technology build trust? Mitsubishi Electric is hoping to sway the naysayers of active safety systems, including emergency braking, lane keeping, etc.
  
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• Bear or bull? Suppliers concerned about recession, growth

  01-08-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While the auto industry racked up record sales last year, there are indications the party may be over soon. But there are still strong underlying fundamentals to support those who believe the good times could continue awhile.
  
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• Industrial Internet of Things could boost plant efficiency

  01-08-2016 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Industrial Internet of Things can enable automakers and suppliers to operate their plant floors more efficiently by mining data on their machines, Stu Johnson, director of product marketing for manufacturing software company Plex Systems, said...
  
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• Volkswagen, CARB begin testing diesel cheat fixes

  01-08-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselThe new approach gives VW an awful lot of wiggle room, but with good reason.Continue reading Volkswagen, CARB begin testing diesel cheat fixes Volkswagen, CARB begin testing diesel cheat fixes originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Minute: Nissan Armada moves to global platform and gets more off-road worthy for 2017 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

  01-08-2016 19:21 via bizjournals.com
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  Automotive Minute: Nissan Armada moves to global platform and gets more off-road worthy for 2017
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  After a 2016 model year lapse in production, Nissan debuted its all-new Armada at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year. While initial reaction compared the 2017 Armada to the Infiniti QX80, a peek into the Nissan playbook shows it's actually more ...and more »
  
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• Automotive ADD: Why Red Bull Global Rallycross might save ... - Ars Technica

  01-08-2016 19:16 via arstechnica.com
  
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  WASHINGTON, DC—Red Bull Global Rallycross (GRC) paid its annual visit to the nation's capital this past weekend. As a form of racing, rallycross has been ...and more »
  
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• Jay Leno brings a rotary-powered VW Beetle to the garage

  01-08-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Videos,Volkswagen,ClassicsJay Leno's Garage focuses on a '66 Bug with the heart of a 1990 Mazda RX-7.Continue reading Jay Leno brings a rotary-powered VW Beetle to the garage Jay Leno brings a rotary-powered VW Beetle to the garage originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• West Virginia dog crashes owner's car into local Walmart

  01-08-2016 19:03
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,Mercury,SedanTurns out, a pair of dogs are not competent drivers.Continue reading West Virginia dog crashes owner's car into local Walmart West Virginia dog crashes owner's car into local Walmart originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus ES-350 launch was a success because Toyota invested in people, exec says

  01-08-2016 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Before Toyota Motor Manufacturing launched production of the Lexus ES-350 at its massive plant in Georgetown, Ky., last year, the automaker invested in its workforce with 1.5 million hours of training, the president of the plant said Monday.
  
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• Mercedes looks to add aluminum in next generation C class

  01-08-2016 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The next generation of the Mercedes-Benz C class is likely to shed weight as Mercedes adds more aluminum and uses advanced new joining processes installed into its U.S. manufacturing plant.
  
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• 2016 German Grand Prix race recap: so-so racing, great questions

  01-08-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,Renault,Europe,Germany,RacingEven though the midfield has come alive, the off-track issues at the 2016 German F1 Grand Prix are more interesting than the racing. We recap what happened on the circuit and beyond it heading into the four-week summer break.Continue reading 2016 German Grand Prix race recap: so-so racing, great questions 2016 German Grand Prix race recap: so-so racing, great questions originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Au
  
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• Ford's Samardzich named to board of JCI spinoff, Adient

  01-08-2016 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Barb Samardzich, who last month announced plans to retire as COO at Ford of Europe, has been named to the board of Adient, the seating and interiors company being spun off from supplier Johnson Controls Inc.
  
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• Automotive Test Equipment Market is Expected to Hit $675 Million ... - Press Release Rocket

  01-08-2016 18:09 via pressreleaserocket.net
  Automotive Test Equipment Market is Expected to Hit $675 Million ...
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  According to a new market report published by Credence Research Inc “Automotive Test Equipment Market – Growth, Share, Opportunities, Competitive ...and more »
  
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• Tesla buys SolarCity for US$2.6bn

  01-08-2016 18:07
  Tesla says it has reached agreement to purchase SolarCity for US$2.6bn to create what it maintains is the world's only vertically integrated sustainable energy company.
  
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• Global Automotive Relay Market is Anticipated to Reach USD 12 ... - Press Release Rocket

  01-08-2016 17:55 via pressreleaserocket.net
  Global Automotive Relay Market is Anticipated to Reach USD 12 ...
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  Increasing demand for high-frequency signals in automotive industry is expected to drive the “automotive relay market” growth over the next six years.and more »
  
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• Virginia cops bust drivers for driving without ice cream

  01-08-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Humor,Weird Car News,Police/EmergencyGetting pulled over by the cops will ruin just about anyone's day. Except in Halifax, Virginia.Continue reading Virginia cops bust drivers for driving without ice cream Virginia cops bust drivers for driving without ice cream originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain hides rugged look

  01-08-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Wagon,Luxury,Off-RoadThe prototype is taller, buffer, and tougher to take on the Audi Allroad ideaContinue reading Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain hides rugged look Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain hides rugged look originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Supplier Coming to Alabama - Assembly Magazine

  01-08-2016 17:14 via assemblymag.com
  
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  MONTGOMERY, AL—Automotive supplier Gerhardi Kuntstofftechnik will invest $37.9 million to build its first North American assembly plant here. The factory, which will make radiator grilles, handles and trim components, is expected to create 235 jobs. MORE.and more »
  
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• Automotive Supplier Coming to Alabama | 2016-08-01 | Assembly ... - Assembly Magazine

  01-08-2016 17:14 via assemblymag.com
  
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  MONTGOMERY, AL—Automotive supplier Gerhardi Kuntstofftechnik will invest $37.9 million to build its first North American assembly plant here. The factory ...and more »
  
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• Upcoming Tesla electric minibus will use Model X platform

  01-08-2016 16:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,SUV,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricIf you want to know what's coming down the Tesla pipeline, just check Twitter.Continue reading Upcoming Tesla electric minibus will use Model X platform Upcoming Tesla electric minibus will use Model X platform originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New automotive lines for Chomarat - Engineering Capacity

  01-08-2016 16:46 via engineeringcapacity.com
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  New automotive lines for Chomarat
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  Chomarat, engineered textiles and composite reinforcement expert, is investing in a new varnishing and finishing line for automotive coated materials in order to further penetrate the automotive market. The new line will reinforce the company's ...
  
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• This hypothetical US/Russian Navy showdown has a surprising result

  01-08-2016 16:44
  
  Filed under:Read This,MilitarySupreme stealth at the expense of firepower versus extremely powerful, but antiquated, weaponry. Place your bets.Continue reading This hypothetical US/Russian Navy showdown has a surprising result This hypothetical US/Russian Navy showdown has a surprising result originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Enterprise Holdings se asocia con ATL Automotive/Sandals en Jamaica - PR Newswire (Comunicado de prensa)

  01-08-2016 16:27 via prnewswire.com
  
  Enterprise Holdings se asocia con ATL Automotive/Sandals en Jamaica
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  El acuerdo llevará las tres marcas de Enterprise Holdings a instalaciones de triple marca por toda la isla a partir de fines del 2016. La colocación de las tres marcas en un lugar ofrecerá a los clientes fácil acceso a un amplio abanico de opciones de ...and more »
  
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• Enterprise Holdings Partnering With ATL Automotive/Sandals in Jamaica - Yahoo Finance

  01-08-2016 16:06 via finance.yahoo.com
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  Enterprise Holdings Partnering With ATL Automotive/Sandals in Jamaica
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  The agreement will bring all three Enterprise Holdings brands to tri-branded facilities throughout the island starting in late 2016. Locating all three brands in one facility will offer customers easy access to a wide range of rental options. " Jamaica ...and more »
  
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• Infiniti's future: can it ever beat BMW or Mercedes?

  01-08-2016 16:05
  
  We head to Japan to hear how Infiniti believes it's finally ready to become a serious player in the global premium market 2016-08-03 09:52 Launching a new car brand that captures the public imagination is no easy task, unless, of course, you’re Tesla. Just look at Infiniti, Nissan’s upmarket arm, for example. Despite some success in the US over the past 27 years, it has struggled for acceptance, and sales, here in Europe since its arrival in 2008.
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• Infiniti's future: can it ever beat BMW and Mercedes?

  01-08-2016 16:05
  
  We head to Japan to hear how Infiniti believes it's finally ready to become a serious player in the global premium market 2016-08-03 09:52 Launching a new car brand that captures the public imagination is no easy task, unless, of course, you’re Tesla. Just look at Infiniti, Nissan’s upmarket arm, for example. Despite some success in the US over the past 27 years, it has struggled for acceptance, and sales, here in Europe since its arrival in 2008.
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• Brazilian police free Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law

  01-08-2016 16:04
  
  Filed under:Etc.,MotorsportsMr. Ecclestone and his wife can rest easy once again.Continue reading Brazilian police free Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law Brazilian police free Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Enterprise Holdings Partnering With ATL Automotive/Sandals in ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-08-2016 16:03 via prnewswire.com
  
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  The agreement will bring all three Enterprise Holdings brands to tri-branded facilities throughout the island starting in late 2016. Locating all three brands in one ...and more »
  
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• Enterprise Holdings Partnering With ATL Automotive/Sandals in Jamaica - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-08-2016 16:03 via prnewswire.com
  
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  Enterprise Holdings Partnering With ATL Automotive/Sandals in Jamaica
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  The agreement will bring all three Enterprise Holdings brands to tri-branded facilities throughout the island starting in late 2016. Locating all three brands in one facility will offer customers easy access to a wide range of rental options. "Jamaica ...and more »
  
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• Sonic Automotive's (SAH) Q2 Earnings In Line with Estimates - Yahoo Finance

  01-08-2016 15:59 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  Sonic Automotive's (SAH) Q2 Earnings In Line with Estimates
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  Share price of Sonic Automotive Inc. SAH decreased 3.4% to $18.24 on Jul 27, after the company reported a decline in revenues in second-quarter 2016. Sonic Automotive recorded earnings per share of 50 cents in the second quarter of 2016 that increased ...and more »
  
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• Vin Diesel's Fast 8 Charger has fake jet power, sounds mean

  01-08-2016 15:50
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Design/Style,TV/Movies,Videos,Dodge,Coupe,SpecialtyPretend turbine power, real V8 rumble.Continue reading Vin Diesel's Fast 8 Charger has fake jet power, sounds mean Vin Diesel's Fast 8 Charger has fake jet power, sounds mean originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What's in Store for Delphi Automotive's (DLPH) Q2 Earnings? - Nasdaq

  01-08-2016 15:35 via nasdaq.com
  
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  Delphi Automotive PLC DLPH is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Aug 3. In the last quarter, the company had delivered a positive earnings surprise of 1.49%. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement. Factors Influencing this ...
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• Automotive Pumps Market Worth 57.50 Billion USD by 2021 - MarketWatch

  01-08-2016 15:31 via marketwatch.com
  
  Automotive Pumps Market Worth 57.50 Billion USD by 2021
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  The report"Automotive Pumps Marketby Pump Type (Fuel, Oil, Water, Steering, Transmission, Wind Shield Washer, Vacuum Pump and Fuel Injection Pump), Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, LCV and HCV), Technology, Type of Displacement, and by Region ...and more »
  
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• Uber China merges with rival Didi Chuxing

  01-08-2016 14:42
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation Alternatives,Asia,China,SmartphoneThe combined company is valued at $35 billion dollars.Continue reading Uber China merges with rival Didi Chuxing Uber China merges with rival Didi Chuxing originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SMDI Releases Steel Industry Technology Roadmap For Automotive - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-08-2016 14:35 via prnewswire.com
  
  SMDI Releases Steel Industry Technology Roadmap For Automotive
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  DETROIT, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) – a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) – announced today the release of its 2016 Steel Industry Technology Roadmap for Automotive.and more »
  
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• First profit for SsangYong in nine years

  01-08-2016 14:24
  SsangYong Motor has generated a profit for the first half of CY2016, the first time the formerly bankrupt but now Mahindra-controlled automaker has been in black ink for nine years.
  
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