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• Clinton getting advice on changing renewable fuel laws

  04-08-2016 23:26
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Biodiesel,United StatesHillary Clinton talks to California regulators about how to possibly tweak or overhaul the renewable-fuels standard.Continue reading Clinton getting advice on changing renewable fuel laws Clinton getting advice on changing renewable fuel laws originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Automotive Manufacturers Are So Focused on Lightweighting - ENGINEERING.com

  04-08-2016 23:14 via engineering.com
  
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  The fuel economy race is on as automotive manufacturers prepare for the 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The Annual WardsAuto survey, sponsored by DuPoint Automotive, found that the majority of automakers are focusing on ...and more »
  
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• NHTSA investigating 8 million airbags not made by Takata

  04-08-2016 23:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Safety,North AmericaHopefully we aren't looking at the start of the Takata saga's sequel.Continue reading NHTSA investigating 8 million airbags not made by Takata NHTSA investigating 8 million airbags not made by Takata originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's midengine Corvette coming in 2019, report says

  04-08-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors is moving forward with long-rumored plans for a midengine Chevrolet Corvette, marking the biggest engineering change in the venerable sports car since its debut in the 1950s, according to a report.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Nikola One to debut in December, UK charging to outnumber gas stations by 2020

  04-08-2016 22:58
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Misc. Automakers,Nissan,Green Automakers,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,FutureNikola Motors will debut its long-range electric semi truck in December. Nissan predicts that charging stations will soon surpass fuel stations. BMW expands ChargeNow to 25 cities, but adds fees.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Nikola One to debut in December, UK charging to outnumber gas stations by 2020 Recharge Wrap-up: Nikola One to debut in December, UK charging to outnumber gas station
  
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• Researchers trick Tesla Model S AutoPilot

  04-08-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Technology,AutonomousResearchers in South Carolina and China teamed up to fool the radar and ultra-sonic sensors in a Tesla Model S' AutoPilot system. But it wasn't easy.Continue reading Researchers trick Tesla Model S AutoPilot Researchers trick Tesla Model S AutoPilot originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan reveals solid-oxide fuel-cell van

  04-08-2016 21:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Alternative Fuels,Ethanol,Technology,HydrogenHow do you solve the hydrogen production problem? Produce the hydrogen in the car.Continue reading Nissan reveals solid-oxide fuel-cell van Nissan reveals solid-oxide fuel-cell van originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Safety tips for drivers with ADHD

  04-08-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadInattentiveness is the main culprit when it comes to maneuvering a vehicle by someone who has ADHD.Continue reading Safety tips for drivers with ADHD Safety tips for drivers with ADHD originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. expands probe of 8 million airbag inflators after fatal crash in Canada

  04-08-2016 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  NHTSA upgraded a probe of more than 8 million airbag inflators made by ARC Automotive after a death was reported in Canada following an inflator rupture in a Hyundai vehicle last month.
  
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• Saudi Prince buys Bugatti Chiron and Vision Gran Turismo

  04-08-2016 19:58
  
  Filed under:Bugatti,Middle East,SupercarsAlthough the pair are both fitted with the company's W16 engine, they may not even be road worthy.Continue reading Saudi Prince buys Bugatti Chiron and Vision Gran Turismo Saudi Prince buys Bugatti Chiron and Vision Gran Turismo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers, suppliers urged to strengthen relationships before next downturn

  04-08-2016 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Suppliers and automakers must build strong relationships now to help them get through a potential downturn in sales and production, a panel of executives said here today.
  
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• Ford recalling 830,000 vehicles to replace side door latches

  04-08-2016 19:10
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,LincolnThe recall affects cars from 2012 to 2016 and is aimed at specific states.Continue reading Ford recalling 830,000 vehicles to replace side door latches Ford recalling 830,000 vehicles to replace side door latches originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cops shocked as drunk driver blows through fatal DWI scene

  04-08-2016 19:04
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsAlbuquerque Police officers working a fatal DWI incident caught a second DWI driver when he blew through police barricades.Continue reading Cops shocked as drunk driver blows through fatal DWI scene Cops shocked as drunk driver blows through fatal DWI scene originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ADESA buoys KAR Auction Services Q2 results

  04-08-2016 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Auction site acquisitions and an influx of off-lease vehicles lifted second-quarter profits, revenue and unit sales at ADESA.
  
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• JC Whitney celebrates 101 Years of Everything Automotive with a custom Jeep Build and Sweepstakes - PR Newswire (press release)

  04-08-2016 18:31 via prnewswire.com
  
  JC Whitney celebrates 101 Years of Everything Automotive with a custom Jeep Build and Sweepstakes
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  LASALLE, Ill., Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Whitney Automotive Group, Inc., ("JC Whitney"), today announced that it has received over 30,000 sweepstakes entries for its "JC Whitney 101 Sweepstakes." The Sweepstakes honors the 101st Anniversary of JC ...and more »
  
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• Amazon Prime users can watch Clarkson and Co. live in SoCal

  04-08-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,United StatesPrime users in the US have a chance to snag exclusive tickets.Continue reading Amazon Prime users can watch Clarkson and Co. live in SoCal Amazon Prime users can watch Clarkson and Co. live in SoCal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• In Tesla's Q2 report, traditional financial measures gain new prominence

  04-08-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When Tesla reported second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, there was a notable twist to the financial report. It wasn't just that the company failed to hit analysts' estimates again but that it emphasized conventional financial measures.
  
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• Drive an Aston Martin | The List #0568

  04-08-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:The List,Videos,Aston Martin,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsThe List hosts Jessi Combs and Patrick McIntyre travel to England, the birthplace of Aston Martin, to drive the V12 Vanquish.Continue reading Drive an Aston Martin | The List #0568 Drive an Aston Martin | The List #0568 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Taking a Volvo V70 to Cinque Terre? Bad idea!

  04-08-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under:Open RoadA hellish drive to a heavenly Place.Continue reading Taking a Volvo V70 to Cinque Terre? Bad idea! Taking a Volvo V70 to Cinque Terre? Bad idea! originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan shows 'working' BladeGlider Concept in Rio

  04-08-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Coupe,Electric,PerformanceIt's safe to say the DeltaWing-inspired BladeGlider is back on the front burner.Continue reading Nissan shows 'working' BladeGlider Concept in Rio Nissan shows 'working' BladeGlider Concept in Rio originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Samsung's Lee weighs car technology move with talks for FCA unit

  04-08-2016 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After Samsung Electronics' success in selling components for rivals' smartphones, Vice Chairman Lee Jae Yong is considering a similar strategy for the world of automobiles.
  
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• Global Automotive Brake System Market 2012-2021 - Research and Markets - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  04-08-2016 17:15 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Brake System Market" report to their offering. The report segments the automotive braking system market by component, end-use, technology, vehicle type, and region. It determines ...
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• Ford recalling 830,000 vehicles for possible latch malfunction

  04-08-2016 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said it is recalling nearly 830,000 vehicles, including the Escape, Focus and Mustang, because the doors may not latch properly or could open while driving. The recall only covers vehicles in warm-weather states.
  
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• Ecclestone downplays potential legal issues of delaying Halo

  04-08-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:MotorsportsBernie isn't worried about getting sued over Halo's roll out.Continue reading Ecclestone downplays potential legal issues of delaying Halo Ecclestone downplays potential legal issues of delaying Halo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elvis Presley's BMW 507 has never looked better

  04-08-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Etc.,BMW,Convertible,ClassicsNow, this Bimmer is truly fit for The King.Continue reading Elvis Presley's BMW 507 has never looked better Elvis Presley's BMW 507 has never looked better originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford uses Olympics to get aggressive on Snapchat

  04-08-2016 15:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford is about to make its most aggressive play yet on Snapchat and the automaker is using the Olympics to launch the campaign. There's just one problem: Ford is not an official Olympics sponsor.
  
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• July 2016 Green Car Sales: The slightly-better-news edition

  04-08-2016 15:48
  
  Filed under:Green,United States,Diesel,Electric,HybridFord, Chevrolet Volt demand spike is offset by lower sales at Honda, NissanContinue reading July 2016 Green Car Sales: The slightly-better-news edition July 2016 Green Car Sales: The slightly-better-news edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buying a car privately – advice and tips

  04-08-2016 15:24
  
  Used cars for sale privately can mean bargains, but follow our advice for the best car deals with the least hassle 2016-08-04 15:40 If you’re planning to buy a used car privately, you probably already know there are bargains to be had. Unlike used car dealers who need strong prices to cover the cost of premises, staff and probably a hefty bank loan, private sellers often just want to get shot of their current car to buy another.
  That makes the classified ads a great source of cheap second
  
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• UK July registrations edge up 0.1% as market cools

  04-08-2016 15:21
  
  UK new car registrations inched up 0.1% last month according to figures released by the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Trraders (SMMT).
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: ChargePoint appoints Jennifer Granholm to board, peak fossil fuel energy nears

  04-08-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Alternative Fuels,Green Culture,ElectricLondon will no longer buy diesel vehicles for its fleets. ChargePoint appoints former Michigan governor to Board of Directors. Fossil fuel use for electricity to decline in the years to come.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: ChargePoint appoints Jennifer Granholm to board, peak fossil fuel energy nears Recharge Wrap-up: ChargePoint appoints Jennifer Granholm to board, peak fossil fuel energy nears
  
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• Mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 'Emperor' arrives in 2019

  04-08-2016 15:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Rumormill,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceAnd today in mid-engine Corvette news ...Continue reading Mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 'Emperor' arrives in 2019 Mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 'Emperor' arrives in 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Electra Meccanica Solo EV sales start next month

  04-08-2016 14:48
  
  Filed under:Green,North America,ElectricWe've got just the right playlist for this little thing.Continue reading Electra Meccanica Solo EV sales start next month Electra Meccanica Solo EV sales start next month originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Caterham Seven 310 2016 review

  04-08-2016 14:47
  
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  Image 1 of 8 5 Aug, 2016 (All day)Sean Carson
  Caterham Seven 310 is the new sweet spot in the range with a thrilling mix of balance and paceFollowing a range-wide overhaul last year, there’s now yet another variant of Caterham’s venerable Seven sports car that’s joined the line-up. It’s called the Seven 310, and although it looks the same as most Caterham’s, with its frog-eye headlights and dinky dimensions, its differentiated by what’s underneath
  
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• Musk criticizes California board over emission credits standards

  04-08-2016 14:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk hammered the California Air Resources Board over its emission credits program, saying the standards need to be raised. It was a rare public tirade against an agency that has done more than any other state in the U.S.
  
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• Tesla posts Q2 loss and fewer deliveries as production ramps up

  04-08-2016 14:09
  
  Tesla has recorded a US$292m loss for the second quarter, while the automaker also delivered fewer cars in Q2 than originally planned as a result of what is says is the company's steep production ramp.
  
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• Nissan e-Bio fuel cell tech shown in world first NV200 prototype

  04-08-2016 13:58
  
  Nissan has developed a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell system running on bio-ethanol which it's shown in an NV200 2016-08-04 14:15 Nissan has revealed what it calls the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered vehicle. It’s a prototype version of the brand’s NV200 van that can be powered by bio-ethanol fuel - rather than hydrogen which is usually associated with fuel-cell vehicles.
  The van, which has been revealed in Brazil, can be powered by several types of propellant includ
  
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• Tesla posts Q2 loss and fewer deliveries - just-auto.com (registration)

  04-08-2016 13:45 via just-auto.com
  
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  Tesla has recorded a US$292m loss for the second quarter, while the automaker also delivered fewer cars in Q2 than originally planned as a result of what is says is the company's steep production ramp. Automotive revenue was US$1.2bn on a GAAP basis ...and more »
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1980 Triumph TR7

  04-08-2016 13:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive History,UKThe 1980 TR7 has seen better days.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1980 Triumph TR7 Junkyard Gem: 1980 Triumph TR7 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Bladeglider concept previews radical electric sports car

  04-08-2016 13:23
  
  Nissan reveals a new take on its Bladeglider EV sports car concept as speculation mounts over a future production version 2016-08-04 14:15 Nissan has provided a further hint that it could produce a radical electric sports car by unveiling a new development of its Bladeglider concept.
  A pair of new Nissan Bladeglider show cars are being displayed in two configurations at an event in Brazil to mark the start of the Rio Olympic Games. They mark a clear evolution from the original Bladeglider, whic
  
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• ZF H1 operating profit increases to EUR1.1bn

  04-08-2016 12:19
  
  ZF has posted first half operating profit up to EUR1.1bn (US$1.22bn) while sales rose to EUR17.8bn.
  
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• Used Dacia Sandero review

  04-08-2016 12:15
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the Dacia Sandero covering the Sandero Mk2 (2013-date)British buyers love their premium models, so the idea of launching a budget car brand might have seemed crazy to many people when Dacia arrived here in 2013.
  This Renault subsidiary started out as Romania’s national car maker 50 years ago, but was absorbed into the French giant’s portfolio in 1999. And it swiftly made waves by launchin
  
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• New Faraday Future development car spotted testing driverless tech

  04-08-2016 11:26
  
  New images show a Faraday Future Lincoln-based prototype with LIDAR sensors on the roof 2016-08-04 10:20 Tesla may need to be on the lookout, as fellow Californian EV and technology start-up Faraday Future appears to be testing a new prototype. The mystery vehicle, with roof-mounted LIDAR sensors, was spotted leaving the brand’s headquarters.
  Don’t be fooled by the bodywork of this prototype; it may look like a Lincoln MKZ, but the modified bodywork with LIDAR (laser-based radar det
  
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• Crossovers and SUVs rule July US sales

  04-08-2016 11:17
  
  US light vehicle sales squeaked by with a 0.5% gain in July, totalling just over 1.5m and beating last July's total by 7,760 units.
  
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• Software debug tools feature at UK Automotive Electronics conference - Cambridge Network

  04-08-2016 11:01 via cambridgenetwork.co.uk
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  Lauterbach will be exhibiting its latest advanced debugging tools at the Automotive Electronic Systems Innovation Network (AESIN) Conference in Solihull on ...and more »
  
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• Brexit vote to spell end of pre-registered car bargains

  04-08-2016 10:42
  
  The falling pound is forcing car makers to rethink strategies; prices could be set to rise according to experts 2016-08-04 09:47 The pre-registration market could be set to shrink, while car prices rise, as the UK edges closer to the EU exit door.
  Experts admit that with the pound weakening against the Euro, the UK is becoming a less attractive market for manufacturers to push cars through.
  The UK has achieved record growth in car registrations over the past few years, with some predicting it c
  
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• Toyota operating profit falls 15% as strong yen hurts earnings

  04-08-2016 10:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota's operating profit in the latest quarter fell 15 percent to $6.33 billion as a strong yen weighed on earnings. The automaker plans more aggressive cuts in labor costs and other expenses to offset unfavorable currency exchange rates.
  
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• Global Automotive Interior Ambient Lighting Market To Reach US ... - Mobile Computing Today

  04-08-2016 08:36 via mobilecomputingtoday.co.uk
  
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  According to a new market research report published by Credence Research“Automotive Interior Ambient Lighting Market (Technology – Halogen, LED and ...
  Global Automotive Wires and Cable Materials Report 2016-2025 ...Business Wire (press release)
  Global automotive wire and cable materials market revenues to reach nearly US$ 4 bn in 2016 according to new ...WhaTechall
  
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• Global Automotive Interior Ambient Lighting Market To Reach US$ 4.68 Bn By 2023 – Credence Research - Mobile Computing Today

  04-08-2016 08:36 via mobilecomputingtoday.co.uk
  
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  According to a new market research report published by Credence Research“Automotive Interior Ambient Lighting Market (Technology – Halogen, LED and Xenon; Vehicle Class – Passenger Vehicles, LCV and HCV) – Growth, Share, Opportunities, ...
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• Future automotive technicians complete the Hawaiʻi High School Auto Academy - UH System Current News

  04-08-2016 04:22 via hawaii.edu
  
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  Future automotive technicians complete the Hawaiʻi High School Auto Academy
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  For 12 years, the Hawaiʻi High School Summer Auto Academy at Honolulu Community College has been giving high school students interested in the automotive industry the unique opportunity to hit the road to college running. Through a generous grant ...
  
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• Roger Penske Buys Penske Automotive - NASDAQ.com - Nasdaq

  04-08-2016 03:58 via nasdaq.com
  
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