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• Is the Renewed Growth in ADI's Automotive Segment Sustainable? - Market Realist

  22-08-2016 23:57 via marketrealist.com
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  Is the Renewed Growth in ADI's Automotive Segment Sustainable?
  Market Realist
  In the previous part of the series, we looked at Analog Devices' (ADI) volatile Consumer segment, wherein revenue largely depends on orders from Apple (AAPL). Let's now move to ADI's another volatile but fast-growing segment, Automotive. Is the Renewed ...and more »
  
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• Conductive Inks Market by Application (Photovoltaic, Membrane Switches, Displays and Automotive), Type (Silver ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  22-08-2016 23:51 via prnewswire.com
  Conductive Inks Market by Application (Photovoltaic, Membrane Switches, Displays and Automotive), Type (Silver ...
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  The market size of conductive inks is projected to reach USD 3.91 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2016 and 2021. Growth of the conductive inks market is driven by demand from the growing electronics and automotive industries. The liberal ...and more »
  
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• VW wants you to pull over to do this workout routine on your next road trip

  22-08-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ownership,Videos,Volkswagen,DrivingOnly a German company would come up with such a specific and carefully planned way to stay alert on road trips.Continue reading VW wants you to pull over to do this workout routine on your next road trip VW wants you to pull over to do this workout routine on your next road trip originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Wires and Cable Materials Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016 - 2026 - PR Newswire (press release)

  22-08-2016 23:32 via prnewswire.com
  
  Automotive Wires and Cable Materials Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016 - 2026
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  LONDON, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This Future Market Insights (FMI) report examines the 'Automotive Wire and Cable Materials' market for the forecast period 2016–2026. The primary objective of the report is to identify opportunities in the market ...and more »
  
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• Immigration as Mechanism for Growth in the Automotive Industry - The National Law Review

  22-08-2016 23:20 via natlawreview.com
  
  Immigration as Mechanism for Growth in the Automotive Industry
  The National Law Review
  Detroit, Michigan is often described as the heart of the automotive industry. With this title comes the inevitable responsibility of continuing to boost the industry's growth. Often, this growth includes hiring an increasing number of individuals from ...
  
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• BRIEF-Penske Automotive Group reports purchase of 100000 shares of co's common stock on Aug 18 at average price ... - Reuters UK

  22-08-2016 23:10 via uk.reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Penske Automotive Group reports purchase of 100000 shares of co's common stock on Aug 18 at average price ...
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  NEW YORK, Aug 23 Two shipments of coffee beans from Myanmar arrived in the United States this month, the first commercial-scale imports in over 15 years and the fruits of a U.S. government development program for farmers in the once-isolated southeast ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Properties REIT Agrees to Acquire Pfaff Audi Property in GTA for $17.2 million - Yahoo Finance

  22-08-2016 23:05 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Properties REIT Agrees to Acquire Pfaff Audi Property in GTA for $17.2 million
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  TORONTO , Aug. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APR-UN.TO) (the "REIT") today announced that it has entered into an agreement with a third party vendor to purchase the Pfaff Audi dealership property, located in ...and more »
  
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• There's a Nissan Rogue promo tie-in with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story because of course

  22-08-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Nissan,Crossover,BudgetThe Nissan Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Rogue Special Edition, coming soon to a dealer near you (probably).Continue reading There's a Nissan Rogue promo tie-in with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story because of course There's a Nissan Rogue promo tie-in with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story because of course originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• Gestamp to open r&d center near Detroit

  22-08-2016 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Spanish metal stamper Gestamp's North American unit plans to open a new randd center north of Detroit in Auburn Hills, Mich., later this year.
  
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• India Automotive Components Market By Vehicle Type (PC, LCV, M & HCV, 2W, 3W & OTR), By Demand Category ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  22-08-2016 22:12 via prnewswire.com
  India Automotive Components Market By Vehicle Type (PC, LCV, M & HCV, 2W, 3W & OTR), By Demand Category ...
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  NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2015, India automotive industry contributed around 7% to the country's total GDP. As per Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), motorization rate (includes passenger cars and ...and more »
  
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• Holiday Automotive runs summer sales event on new Cadillac models - Yahoo Finance

  22-08-2016 22:12 via finance.yahoo.com
  Holiday Automotive runs summer sales event on new Cadillac models
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  FOND DU LAC, Wis., Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Holiday Automotive is running a summer sales event on its new Cadillac models, allowing those who are interested in leasing a luxury vehicle the opportunity to save through the end of August.
  
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• 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: It's all in the details

  22-08-2016 21:55
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Aston Martin,BMW,Ferrari,Lamborghini,Rolls-RoyceFollow along as we take a closer look at the details that make Pebble Beach so spectacular.Continue reading 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: It's all in the details 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: It's all in the details originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM asks judge to throw out ignition switch case over 'fabricated' key

  22-08-2016 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors asked a Texas judge to throw out a lawsuit over a fatal 2011 crash blamed on a faulty ignition switch, accusing plaintiffs and their lawyers of fabricating evidence about the vehicle's key during the ongoing trial.
  
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• Curbing A Lamborghini Reventon Wheel Is Automotive Sacrilege - Carscoops (blog)

  22-08-2016 21:00 via carscoops.com
  
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  Curbing A Lamborghini Reventon Wheel Is Automotive Sacrilege
  Carscoops (blog)
  Curbing a wheel is painful, no matter what car you're driving. The feeling of dread that shoots through your body the moment you hear that dreaded scrapping sound is enough to make petrol heads sick in the stomach. Spare a thought for the owner of the ...
  
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• Mitsubishi recalls 82,426 vehicles for CVT hesitation issues

  22-08-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Mitsubishi,Crossover,SedanMitsubishi calls its CVTs "constant velocity transmissions." That's pretty ironic, given this recall.Continue reading Mitsubishi recalls 82,426 vehicles for CVT hesitation issues Mitsubishi recalls 82,426 vehicles for CVT hesitation issues originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Smart cars collaboration could raise risk of patent litigation, experts say

  22-08-2016 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the West Coast's largest technology companies jump deeper into the automotive landscape, fears of increased litigation are bubbling in Michigan.
  
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• Lacks and Plasan Carbon Composites to Sponsor and Present at Global Automotive Lightweight Materials (GALM ... - Business Wire (press release)

  22-08-2016 19:01 via businesswire.com
  
  Lacks and Plasan Carbon Composites to Sponsor and Present at Global Automotive Lightweight Materials (GALM ...
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  NOVI, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lacks Wheel Trim Systems LLC, a business unit of Lacks Enterprises, Inc., will be a featured sponsor at the 5th Annual Global Automotive Lightweight Materials (GALM) 2016 Summit that takes place August 23-25, 2016, ...and more »
  
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• Nissan goes Rogue with Star Wars promotion

  22-08-2016 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan has gone Rogue. The automaker is partnering with Lucasfilm in a promotional campaign supporting Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which hits theaters Dec. 16.
  
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• Pagani Huayra BC shows off at Pebble Beach to attract the rich and famous

  22-08-2016 18:40
  
  Filed under:Pagani,United States,SupercarsOur image gallery is the perfect way to experience the Huayra BC's exquisite details.Continue reading Pagani Huayra BC shows off at Pebble Beach to attract the rich and famous Pagani Huayra BC shows off at Pebble Beach to attract the rich and famous originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi recalls 82,436 vehicles for transmission problems

  22-08-2016 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 82,436 vehicles from the 2015 and 2016 model years because a transmission problem could delay acceleration.
  
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• Last-ever Mk3 Renaultsport Megane is on sale now

  22-08-2016 17:55
  
  The final Renault Megane RS 275 is destined for a UK buyer, with the Cup-S model on sale at a Dundee dealer 2016-08-23 09:00 With more than 30,000 third-generation Renaultsport Meganes having rolled off the production line, the final car has been built and will go on sale in the UK. It marks the end of the current run for the Megane RS, with a new model based on the new fourth-generation Megane likely to appear in 2018.
  The final car was finished on 6 July and is a 275 Cup-S model in Liqui
  
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• Hyundai recalls '13 Elantras for deteriorating brake pads

  22-08-2016 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai Motor America is recalling 64,500 Elantra sedans from the 2013 model year because the brake pedal stopper pads can deteriorate over time.
  
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• Is Vauxhall car making in the UK doomed?

  22-08-2016 17:52
  Is Opel/Vauxhall's announcement of production cuts in Germany affecting UK-bound cars the General Motors Europe's unit's way of warning us the sole remaining GM car plant in England is at risk? Or is this simply, as a Vauxhall spokesman told just-auto, a prudent automaker looking ahead, foreseeing an inevitable sales decline and making a measured plant output adjustment in full cooperation with all affected parties? I'll go with the latter. For now.
  
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• Honda patents 11-speed, three-clutch transmission in the name of fuel economy

  22-08-2016 17:50
  
  Filed under:Honda,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyMore is always better, right?Continue reading Honda patents 11-speed, three-clutch transmission in the name of fuel economy Honda patents 11-speed, three-clutch transmission in the name of fuel economy originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ex-BBC boss says firing Clarkson was a huge mistake

  22-08-2016 17:27
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,TV/MoviesMark Thompson feels that Jeremy Clarkson's talent and ability to carry an audience made up for his bad temper and unprofessional behavior.Continue reading Ex-BBC boss says firing Clarkson was a huge mistake Ex-BBC boss says firing Clarkson was a huge mistake originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Army's autonomous golf carts will transport wounded soldiers and improve driverless combat

  22-08-2016 17:14
  
  Filed under:Autonomous,MilitaryCombat-wounded soldiers won't miss doctor's appointments and the Army learns more about driverless vehicles.Continue reading The Army's autonomous golf carts will transport wounded soldiers and improve driverless combat The Army's autonomous golf carts will transport wounded soldiers and improve driverless combat originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Classic Ford GT40s were out in force at Pebble Beach

  22-08-2016 16:54
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Misc. Auto Shows,Ford,Automotive History,United StatesWhether it flew factory Ford colors or the legendary Gulf livery, your favorite GT40 was probably at Pebble Beach this past weekend.Continue reading Classic Ford GT40s were out in force at Pebble Beach Classic Ford GT40s were out in force at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Fiesta makes £3k price leap as base cars are axed

  22-08-2016 16:42
  
  Ford has cut the Studio and Style variants from the Fiesta range to clear space for cheaper Ka+ 2016-08-22 15:55 The UK's best-selling car has just become quite a lot more expensive, with two entry-level variants being cut from the Ford Fiesta range. That means the starting price for the supermini is now £13,395, which is up from £10,345.
  This is part of a strategy to clear space for the new Ford Ka+ in the line-up, which offers buyers a Fiesta-like driving experience (it'
  
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• What happens when you throw a ton of money at a tired Caprice cop car

  22-08-2016 16:32
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Videos,Chevrolet,Sedan,Performance,Police/EmergencyWith a matte black paint job and a 6.2-liter LS3 V8, this customized Chevy Caprice walks the line between menace and sleeper.Continue reading What happens when you throw a ton of money at a tired Caprice cop car What happens when you throw a ton of money at a tired Caprice cop car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• Tianjin FAW to sell part of JV stake

  22-08-2016 16:27
  
  Tianjin FAW Xiali Automobile Co. is to sell part of its stake in a JV with Toyota in order to fund new product development and restructuring, reports say.
  
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• Relive the 2016 Monterey Motorsports Reunion in photos

  22-08-2016 16:10
  
  Filed under:MotorsportsBecause vintage racecar.Continue reading Relive the 2016 Monterey Motorsports Reunion in photos Relive the 2016 Monterey Motorsports Reunion in photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive suppliers top $10 billion with first half merger activities - European Rubber Journal (subscription)

  22-08-2016 15:58 via european-rubber-journal.com
  
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  Automotive suppliers top $10 billion with first half merger activities
  European Rubber Journal (subscription)
  Traverse City, Michigan – Seemingly unworried about wobbly global markets, automotive suppliers are wheeling and dealing to acquire each other or dump underperforming assets. Spending appears to be down from a year ago, but the numbers are ...
  
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• Tesla has added two-year lease options for the Model S and X

  22-08-2016 15:47
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Sedan,SUV,ElectricThe offer is for a limited time only.Continue reading Tesla has added two-year lease options for the Model S and X Tesla has added two-year lease options for the Model S and X originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Citing Brexit, GM's Opel reduces working hours at two UK-focused assembly plants

  22-08-2016 15:43
  General Motors' European unit Opel/Vauxhall is scaling back working hours at two German plants due to lower demand for the Corsa and Insignia models, citing Britain's recent 'Brexit' vote to leave the European Union.
  
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• The 2016 Pebble Beach Concept Lawn was nuts as always

  22-08-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Aston Martin,BMW,Bugatti,Cadillac,LamborghiniWalk along the priciest mini car show in the world.Continue reading The 2016 Pebble Beach Concept Lawn was nuts as always The 2016 Pebble Beach Concept Lawn was nuts as always originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Golf production to restart after supplier dispute

  22-08-2016 15:06
  
  Production lines for best selling Golf are to get up and running again as supplier dispute is resolved 2016-08-23 14:55 Production of the Volkswagen Golf is to be restarted after a dispute with two key suppliers was resolved by the manufacturer.
  Suppliers of seat components and differential housings for the car had stopped parts being sent to Volkswagen, forcing factory lines - including at their Wolfsburg headquarters - to be stopped.
  The two firms - CarTrim and ES Automobilguss - were re
  
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• Volkswagen Golf production halted over supplier dispute

  22-08-2016 15:06
  
  Production lines for best selling Golf stopped as suppliers refuse to send parts to VW 2016-08-22 14:15 Production of the Volkswagen Golf has been halted after two key suppliers suspended deliveries to the German manufacturer.
  Suppliers of seat components and differential housings stopped parts being sent to Volkswagen, forcing factory lines - including at their Wolfsburg headquarters - to be stopped.
  The two firms - CarTrim and ES Automobilguss - are refusing to fulfil orders due to a legal wr
  
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• Canadian Wholesale Sales Beat Estimates on Automotive Increase - Bloomberg

  22-08-2016 14:47 via bloomberg.com
  
  Canadian Wholesale Sales Beat Estimates on Automotive Increase
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  Canadian wholesale sales rose more than economists expected in June on gains in the automotive industry. Wholesale sales rose 0.7 percent from a month earlier, outpacing the 0.1 percent median estimate of nine economists in a Bloomberg survey.and more »
  
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• VW outlines supplier dispute impact on plants

  22-08-2016 14:44
  
  Volkswagen Group has provided more detail on the impact of halted parts supplies on production at several of its plants. The company is in dispute with some suppliers after it terminated contracts last week.
  
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• A '70s F1 car and a first-gen Miata make an amazing lovechild

  22-08-2016 14:43
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Motorsports,Mazda,Convertible,RacingThank you, Photoshop.Continue reading A '70s F1 car and a first-gen Miata make an amazing lovechild A '70s F1 car and a first-gen Miata make an amazing lovechild originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lotus further 'lightweights' Evora 400

  22-08-2016 14:31
  Various lightweighting measures have enabled Lotus to shave 42kg off the weight of its Evora 400 model, the automaker said.
  
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• Pebble Beach Best of Show: 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet

  22-08-2016 14:24
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Convertible,Classics,LuxuryAnd the winner is...Continue reading Pebble Beach Best of Show: 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet Pebble Beach Best of Show: 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to become a car designer

  22-08-2016 14:11
  
  Many people aspire to be car designers, but few make it. We visit the Royal College of Arts to find out what it takes to get into car design 2016-08-22 15:00 The swooping lines of an Aston Martin DB11, the brutal beauty of the Jaguar F-Type and the rugged brilliance of the Range Rover Sport; all are desirable cars and all are British-built. But there’s something else that links these machines: the men who designed them.
  Marek Reichman, Ian Callum and Gerry McGovern are
  
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• Ken Okuyama shows off Kode57 Concept hypercar at Monterey

  22-08-2016 14:04
  
  Okuyama, the designer behind the Ferrari Enzo and Maserati Quattroporte, turns his hand to something a bit different 2016-08-22 13:00 Monterey, California saw its fair share of stunning cars during Monterey Car Week, but one of the most striking has to be the kode57 Concept. Designed by Ken Okuyama, it’s a V12-powered monster wrapped in a beautiful (if slightly mad) bodyshell, and Ken says it may make it into limited production. The Kode57 made its debut at the 2016 Quail Motorsports
  
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• Motor-sport invited to drive 3D F1 simulator at Cradley Heath ... - Halesowen News

  22-08-2016 13:35 via halesowennews.co.uk
  
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  FORMULA 1 fans can experience the high-octane world of motor-racing during an open day at a Cradley Heath automotive company this weekend.and more »
  
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• Renesas-Intersil: Putting Down Chips for Automotive Jackpot - Wall Street Journal

  22-08-2016 13:12 via wsj.com
  
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  Renesas-Intersil: Putting Down Chips for Automotive Jackpot
  Wall Street Journal
  A one-time supplier of chips to Apple iPhones looks to be paving the road to supply the likes of Apple's cars. Getting bigger may be the only way to get there. Japanese chip maker Renesas Electronics RNECY 5.78 % is in talks to buy U.S. peer Intersil ...
  Renesas Electronics looks to acquire Intersil amid automotive chip pushThe Japan Times
  Japan's Renesas May Drive Past Automotive-Chip Leader NXP
  
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• Ghosn's life-changing post-Christmas offer

  22-08-2016 12:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Carlos Ghosn's powers of persuasion are very hard to resist, Nissan Brazil's current boss learned on Dec. 26. 2011. Francois Dossa remembers the exact day of the meeting because it changed his life.
  
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• Toyota Tsusho/Ballard sign deal for fuel cell distribution in Japan

  22-08-2016 12:23
  
  Toyota Tsusho has signed a distribution agreement with Ballard Power Systems, a leading global developer and manufacturer of hydrogen and oxygen fuel cells, to sell Ballard's fuel cell products in the Japanese market.
  
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• High-flying investors accelerate demand for automotive superstars - The National

  22-08-2016 12:17 via thenational.ae
  
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  High-flying investors accelerate demand for automotive superstars
  The National
  Driven by ultra-low interest rates and volatile stocks, investors are turning ever more towards alternative places to park their cash – such as a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Town Cabriolet. And for the motor connoisseur and investor alike, there was only ...
  
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• IACMI teams on composite research project

  22-08-2016 12:10
  
  America's Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), in partnership with DuPont Performance Materials, Fibrtec and Purdue University, has unveiled a project with a dual focus on decreasing the cost of manufacture and increasing design flexibility for automotive composites.
  
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