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• FTC wants to protect TDI owners from buyback scams

  12-08-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,United States,DieselStay vigilant and informed, VW TDI owners.Continue reading FTC wants to protect TDI owners from buyback scams FTC wants to protect TDI owners from buyback scams originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Here's why your favorite YouTuber didn't get a Ford GT

  12-08-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Ford,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsBelieve it or not, but Ford didn't ignore its fans.Continue reading Here's why your favorite YouTuber didn't get a Ford GT Here's why your favorite YouTuber didn't get a Ford GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW i3 battery upgrade officially boosts range to 114 miles

  12-08-2016 22:53
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,ElectricBMW's 2017 model-year i3 has a 114-mile single-charge range, according to the EPA.Continue reading BMW i3 battery upgrade officially boosts range to 114 miles BMW i3 battery upgrade officially boosts range to 114 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:53:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Linamar Q2 earnings rise 31% to $121 million

  12-08-2016 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Linamar Corp., boosted by gains across its business segments and an acquisition earlier this year, said it posted net earnings of $120.8 million ($157.3 million Canadian)in the second quarter -- a 31 percent increase from the year earlier period.
  
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• Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300

  12-08-2016 22:27
  
  Filed under:Green,Fuel Efficiency,United StatesElio's three-wheeled vehicle should get up to 84 mpg.Continue reading Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300 Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The amazing geeky details of the Koenigsegg Agera RS engine

  12-08-2016 22:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Koenigsegg,Technology,SupercarsBelieve it or not, the catalytic converter system of the Agera RS is quite interesting.Continue reading The amazing geeky details of the Koenigsegg Agera RS engine The amazing geeky details of the Koenigsegg Agera RS engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Truck-a-Palooza | Autoblog Podcast #483

  12-08-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under:PodcastsOn Episode #483: 2017 Nissan Armada, Spend Alex Kierstein's money, and more.Continue reading Nissan Truck-a-Palooza | Autoblog Podcast #483 Nissan Truck-a-Palooza | Autoblog Podcast #483 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Matt LeBlanc in line for big Top Gear raise if he returns

  12-08-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,UKMatt LeBlanc's return to Top Gear isn't certain after the host revealed that there's nothing officially happening between him and the BBC.Continue reading Matt LeBlanc in line for big Top Gear raise if he returns Matt LeBlanc in line for big Top Gear raise if he returns originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW's 64 MPGe 740e xDrive PHEV goes on sale in the US this month

  12-08-2016 21:08
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,United States,Electric,HybridBuyers get access to ChargeNow, too.Continue reading BMW's 64 MPGe 740e xDrive PHEV goes on sale in the US this month BMW's 64 MPGe 740e xDrive PHEV goes on sale in the US this month originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to clean exterior glass | Autoblog Details

  12-08-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsHaving a clean windshield is essential for driver visibility. Here's how to remove road contaminants on your windshield using simple tools, including a razor blade.Continue reading How to clean exterior glass | Autoblog Details How to clean exterior glass | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• Baleno - Suzuki's first mild hybrid for Europe

  12-08-2016 20:55
  CO2 emissions of 94g/km and official EC consumption numbers of up to 70.6mpg are impressive numbers for a four-metre long five-door diesel hatchback. But Suzuki Europe's newest model, the Baleno, is powered exclusively by petrol engines and those are its numbers.
  
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• True confessions of a jilted VW TDI lover

  12-08-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Wagon,DieselThe Volkswagen TDI cheat saddled owners with something they didn't bargain for. It also saddled diesel admirers with the consequences of their enthusiasm.Continue reading True confessions of a jilted VW TDI lover True confessions of a jilted VW TDI lover originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The new 679 hp McLaren 688HS leaks online

  12-08-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Specialty,SupercarsMcLaren Special Operations decided the 675LT wasn't fast or hardcore enough.Continue reading The new 679 hp McLaren 688HS leaks online The new 679 hp McLaren 688HS leaks online originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driver charged after fleeing police, crashing into automotive dealership - CTV News

  12-08-2016 19:11 via barrie.ctvnews.ca
  
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  Driver charged after fleeing police, crashing into automotive dealership
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  Charges have been laid after a man allegedly fled from police and crashed into several vehicles at an automotive dealership in Midland. An officer was conducting speed enforcement on King Street on Wednesday when a vehicle was spotted speeding ...and more »
  
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• NASCAR says excessive burnouts could disguise cheating

  12-08-2016 19:06
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,ToyotaNASCAR drivers might need to curb their celebrations, as NASCAR is getting concerned that wild, tire-bursting burnouts could be used to cover up rule violations.Continue reading NASCAR says excessive burnouts could disguise cheating NASCAR says excessive burnouts could disguise cheating originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota changes recall fixes for 337,000 RAV4, Lexus HS250h vehicles

  12-08-2016 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota said it is changing the way it fixes rear suspension problems on 337,000 RAV4s and Lexus HS250h vehicles involved in a 2013 recall.
  
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• VW eyes SMA Solar storage systems in cooperation talks

  12-08-2016 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen is in early talks with German solar power equipment maker SMA Solar about working together, the companies said, as the automaker pushes ambitious electric car plans to overcome its diesel emissions scandal.
  
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• Suspect arrested in Ford plant killing

  12-08-2016 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A suspect was arrested late Thursday and charged today in connection to the killing of a Ford employee outside the automaker's Kansas City Assembly Plant.
  
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• 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Quick Spin

  12-08-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Volvo,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,LuxuryVolvo's flagship SUV impresses during its short stay in our fleet.Continue reading 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Quick Spin 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla plans NE Spercharger, GM denies AI taxi claim

  12-08-2016 17:53
  
  Filed under:Green,GM,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Green Automakers,Electric,HydrogenMeet MEQ. Companies see commercial trucks as H2 candidates. Tesla plans Supercharger near I-80 in Nebraska. GM is not planning autonomous taxis for 2019.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla plans NE Spercharger, GM denies AI taxi claim Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla plans NE Spercharger, GM denies AI taxi claim originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:53:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalin
  
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• Automotive Fine Arts Society at 2016 Pebble Concours - Sports Car Digest

  12-08-2016 17:44 via sportscardigest.com
  
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  Automotive Fine Arts Society at 2016 Pebble Concours
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  The Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS) will return to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance with a selection of automotive artwork on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Sponsored by the Lincoln Motor Company, this year's Pebble Beach exhibit will showcase the ...and more »
  
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• The next BMW i8 will make 750 hp from three motors and have a 300-mile range

  12-08-2016 17:28
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Coupe,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceMore power than a Lamborghini Aventador SV and torque from 0 rpm.Continue reading The next BMW i8 will make 750 hp from three motors and have a 300-mile range The next BMW i8 will make 750 hp from three motors and have a 300-mile range originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG C 43 Estate 2016 review

  12-08-2016 17:28
  
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  Image 1 of 20 12 Aug, 2016 4:15pmRichard Ingram
  Biturbo V6 Mercedes-AMG C 43 Estate promises blend of pace and efficiency, but does it deliver?For a long time, Mercedes’ flagship AMG cars topped the model range with screaming eight and 12-cylinder engines, and laughed in the face of fuel economy and emissions concerns.
  The focus, until now, has been on brute force and outright driving dynamics. But in this day and age, surely all this can go hand-in-hand with manageable tax b
  
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• Tesla Autopilot 2.0 will have a triple-camera system and extra radar sensors for more safeness

  12-08-2016 17:11
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,ElectricTesla's Autopilot system is getting a makeover.Continue reading Tesla Autopilot 2.0 will have a triple-camera system and extra radar sensors for more safeness Tesla Autopilot 2.0 will have a triple-camera system and extra radar sensors for more safeness originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Inside Icahn's Largest Contributor to Revenues in 2Q16 - Market Realist

  12-08-2016 17:05 via marketrealist.com
  Inside Icahn's Largest Contributor to Revenues in 2Q16
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  In 2Q16 Icahn Enterprises' (IEP) Automotive segment was the largest contributor to the company's overall revenue. The segment contributed 60% to IEP's total revenues (excluding investments) and has an EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation ...and more »
  
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• You'll soon be able to control your BMW with Amazon Echo

  12-08-2016 16:58
  
  Filed under:BMW,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyBMW continues to expand its BMW ConnectedDrive suite of services.Continue reading You'll soon be able to control your BMW with Amazon Echo You'll soon be able to control your BMW with Amazon Echo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Unifor opens with tough gambit on Canada talks

  12-08-2016 16:58
  Canadian labour body, Unifor, is insisting there will be no contract deals with the three Detroit automakers unless they agree to new investments in the country.
  
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• Vauxhall Adam Rocks S 2016 review

  12-08-2016 16:43
  
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  Image 1 of 14 12 Aug, 2016 3:45pmSam Naylor
  The Vauxhall Adam Rocks S is a sporty city car that's had a confusing SUV-style upgradeThere’s no shortage of fun, fast small cars available in the UK – you need only look at the Ford Fiesta ST, Peugeot 208 GTi or MINI Cooper S for proof of that.
  But this Vauxhall Adam Rocks S appears to have carved its own niche within a niche. It’s based on the more conventional Adam S, but in Rocks form, it also gets some SUV-style bo
  
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• THE WEEK - Connected and secure.

  12-08-2016 16:03
  
  We live in an increasingly connected up society and the way things are going, we will not be escaping always-on personal connectivity when we get into our cars. We published a nice feature this week that considers some of the latest developments.
  
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• Michigan owns Tesla shares, still says direct sales are illegal

  12-08-2016 15:44
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,TeslaDoes the left hand know what the right hand is doing?Continue reading Michigan owns Tesla shares, still says direct sales are illegal Michigan owns Tesla shares, still says direct sales are illegal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-China Grand Automotive Services to invest in industry buyout fund - Reuters

  12-08-2016 15:07 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-China Grand Automotive Services to invest in industry buyout fund
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• Facelifted BMW M4 spied on the road

  12-08-2016 14:53
  
  Spy shots show updated BMW M4 coupe on the road with subtle changes 2016-08-12 14:14 The BMW M4 is due for a mid-life facelift, and our spy snappers have caught the revised model out testing in light camouflage. 
  Changes to the exterior for the updated super-coupe will be minimal, with only some new air intakes for the front bumper and some new lights to give it a fresher look. 
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• Mazda just restored the 787B's forgotten older brother

  12-08-2016 14:48
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Mazda,Automotive History,RacingThe 787B wasn't the only green and orange endurance racer Mazda built.Continue reading Mazda just restored the 787B's forgotten older brother Mazda just restored the 787B's forgotten older brother originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW hit by keyless entry hack

  12-08-2016 14:47
  Researchers appear to have uncovered a security glitch affecting as many as 100m vehicles sold by Volkswagen Group over the past twenty years. Potentially, vehicles are vulnerable to theft because keyless entry systems can be hacked via radio devices.
  
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• VW hit by cyber-security scare

  12-08-2016 14:26
  Researchers appear to have uncovered a security glitch affecting as many as 100m vehicles sold by Volkswagen Group over the past twenty years. Potentially, vehicles are vulnerable to theft because keyless entry systems can be hacked via radio devices.
  
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• Iran Khodro to start Azerbaijan production next year

  12-08-2016 14:26
  
  Iran Khodro says it has inked a deal to start production in Azerbaijan next year, producing Dena, Runna, Samand and Soren vehicles at a site in Naft Chaleh, triggering the creation of at least 300 jobs.
  
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• IKCO to start 3-cylinder design with Mahle

  12-08-2016 14:26
  
  Iran Khodro says it has agreed a deal with Mahle to design and develop three-cylinder engines in a EUR125m (US$139m) agreement in the latest series of manufacturing initiatives following the recent lifting of sanctions by the West.
  
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• BCG study sees carshare impact to China market

  12-08-2016 14:26
  A study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) suggests that car demand in China will be dented as car-hailing firms grow their presence in China's cities.
  
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• Question of the Day: Should French cars return to America?

  12-08-2016 13:51
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Citroen,Peugeot,Renault,United StatesSimca and Panhard are gone, but the Renault, Peugeot, and Citroën marques still exist. Could (or should) they be brought back to the United States?Continue reading Question of the Day: Should French cars return to America? Question of the Day: Should French cars return to America? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 07:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Smart Glass Market 2016-2020 - Increase in Applications in the Automotive Sector - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  12-08-2016 13:51 via businesswire.com
  
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  The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global smart glass market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the analyst considers the revenue generated through sales of smart glass products for applications such as ...
  Global Automotive Suspension Market Worth USD 8
  
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• Used Honda CR-Z review

  12-08-2016 13:44
  
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  Image 1 of 15 14 Aug, 2016 3:00pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Honda CR-Z covering the CR-z Mk1 (2010-2016)Sports cars are an indulgence, and hybrids are worthy machines designed to eke the most out of every gallon of fuel. The idea of combining the two might seem crazy, but that’s exactly what Honda did when it introduced the CR-Z.
  Here was a green sports car that was fun to drive but still efficient. It put economy ahead of outright performance, whil
  
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• China proposing California-like mandates for EVs

  12-08-2016 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  China will consider mandates that carmakers produce more electric vehicles or purchase carbon credits from their peers, potentially emulating California's system and transitioning from a subsidy-driven approach to catalyzing cleaner cars.
  
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• Quest for self-drive technology spurs automotive acquisitions - Asset Finance International (press release) (blog)

  12-08-2016 13:17 via assetfinanceinternational.com
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  Quest for self-drive technology spurs automotive acquisitions
  Asset Finance International (press release) (blog)
  The global auto industry's self-driving revolution has spurred the biggest two years of car-supplier takeovers in a decade, with more coming as parts makers struggle to keep up with the pace of technological transformation. The total value of ...and more »
  
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• "We're rearranging what Kia is for buyers in Europe"

  12-08-2016 13:07
  
  Mike Rutherford chats with Albert Biermann, the man behind some legendary BMW M cars - who's now turning his talents to Kias product range 2016-08-14 10:00 Kia requests my presence at a muggy, remote, high-security test track in East Asia. And it warns it had a confession or two to make. After a 19-hour door-to-door schlep (plus the return leg the following day), I tell myself this had better be bloody good.
  And it is. The company concedes the Kia product range is being propped up by only three
  
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• Russia sales "nowhere near" enough says downbeat AEB

  12-08-2016 12:55
  Russia's Association of European Businesses has delivered a gloomy assessment of the country's automotive sales just days before next week's Moscow International Automobile Salon.
  
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• Toyota US changes fix for RAV4/ Lexus models recalled in 2013

  12-08-2016 12:25
  
  Toyota in the US has announced that it is changing the fix for approximately 337,000 model year 2006, 2011 Toyota RAV4 and model year 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles involved in a 2013 recall.
  
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• Will EPA Relax the 54.5 MPG Mandate? - DesignNews

  12-08-2016 12:01 via designnews.com
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  Will EPA Relax the 54.5 MPG Mandate?
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  A recently released government report has raised the hopes of automakers looking for a break on future fuel economy regulations, despite the warnings of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official who said the agency is unlikely to back down on ...
  
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• Datsun returns to Sri Lanka with redi-GO

  12-08-2016 12:01
  
  Datsun continues to expand its global presence with the brand's return to Sri Lanka, where it was first introduced in 1957. This comes just a few weeks after the brand was brought back to Lebanon.
  
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• BorgWarner expands transmissions business with Hyundai

  12-08-2016 11:59
  
  BorgWarner has announced that it supplies clutch modules for Hyundai's 8-speed automatic front-wheel drive transmission.
  
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• MBB SE subsidiary Delignit AG wins new automotive serial delivery contracts and expands capacity - Yahoo Finance UK

  12-08-2016 10:30 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  MBB SE subsidiary Delignit AG wins new automotive serial delivery contracts and expands capacity
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  Berlin, 12 August 2016. Delignit AG, a subsidiary of MBB SE (ISIN DE000A0ETBQ4) and leading manufacturer of ecological, hardwood-based products and system solutions, has won two important automotive serial delivery contracts and executes an ...
  
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