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• Everything we drove and saw at Pebble Beach | Autoblog Podcast #485

  25-08-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:PodcastsWe recap Monterey Car Week and discuss what's been making news in the automotive world.Continue reading Everything we drove and saw at Pebble Beach | Autoblog Podcast #485 Everything we drove and saw at Pebble Beach | Autoblog Podcast #485 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Most hybrid vehicles don't make financial sense for buyers

  25-08-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Fuel Efficiency,United States,Electric,HybridLower fuel costs and higher gas-powered fuel economy narrows the gap in vehicle-operating costs.Continue reading Most hybrid vehicles don't make financial sense for buyers Most hybrid vehicles don't make financial sense for buyers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Automotive Properties announces $35 mln equity offering - Reuters

  25-08-2016 22:04 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Automotive Properties announces $35 mln equity offering
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  CORRECTED-Judge orders U.S. State Dept. to look for new Clinton emails, release by Sept. 13. Aug 25 A judge on Thursday ordered the U.S. State Department to determine whether it has found any new emails between Hillary Clinton and the White House ...and more »
  
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• 4 Layers of Automotive Security - Electronic Design

  25-08-2016 21:42 via electronicdesign.com
  
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  4 Layers of Automotive Security
  Electronic Design
  The 4-layer security framework provides a holistic approach to secure the complete vehicle architecture, built on deep automotive applications know-how on vehicle networking, infotainment, body control, and powertrain.
  
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• Tesla gets FTC approval to acquire Solar City in $2.6 billion deal

  25-08-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,TeslaGovernmental approval of the deal moves Tesla one step closer to buying – or perhaps more appropriately bailing out – Solar City.Continue reading Tesla gets FTC approval to acquire Solar City in $2.6 billion deal Tesla gets FTC approval to acquire Solar City in $2.6 billion deal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Properties REIT Announces $35 Million Equity Offering - Marketwired (press release)

  25-08-2016 21:27 via marketwired.com
  
  Automotive Properties REIT Announces $35 Million Equity Offering
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  Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:APR.UN) ("Automotive Properties REIT" or the "REIT") announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell 3,340,000 units of the REIT (the "Units") on a bought deal basis at a price $10 ...and more »
  
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• Woman caught pushing baby stroller while driving her car

  25-08-2016 21:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Driving,SafetyThe mother thinks her son was perfectly safe.Continue reading Woman caught pushing baby stroller while driving her car Woman caught pushing baby stroller while driving her car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• O'Reilly Automotive Becomes #5 Most Shorted Nasdaq 100 Component, Replacing Ctrip.com International - Forbes

  25-08-2016 20:37 via forbes.com
  
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  The most recent short interest data has been released for the 08/15/2016 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the Nasdaq 100 by “days to cover.” There are a number ...
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• Username or email: - Benzinga

  25-08-2016 20:31 via benzinga.com
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  GlobalBusinessProfessor.com Releases Audio Interview: "Current and Emerging Strategies in Global Automotive Purchasing & Supply Chain Management" With Dr. Robert M. Monczka. Marketwire {{following ? "Following" : "Follow"}}. August 25, 2016 ...and more »
  
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• Biofuels like ethanol could be worse than gasoline for the environment

  25-08-2016 20:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Alternative Fuels,Biodiesel,Emissions,Ethanol,Green Driving,Driving,United StatesKnow what happens when you assume? You make an ass out of you, me, and the federal government.Continue reading Biofuels like ethanol could be worse than gasoline for the environment Biofuels like ethanol could be worse than gasoline for the environment originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Emai
  
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• Nexteer Automotive Opens New World Headquarters, Celebrates Global Growth and Innovation - PR Newswire (press release)

  25-08-2016 20:16 via prnewswire.com
  
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  Nexteer Automotive Opens New World Headquarters, Celebrates Global Growth and Innovation
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  AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in intuitive motion control, today opened its new World Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The strategically located headquarters provides a strong platform for ...
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• European Equity Benchmarks Close Lower as Slumping Automotive Stocks Burden Exchanges - Nasdaq

  25-08-2016 19:25 via nasdaq.com
  
  European Equity Benchmarks Close Lower as Slumping Automotive Stocks Burden Exchanges
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  The broad-based major European markets closed lower in Thursday's trading session, as declining automotive stocks weighed down the indices on the continent. In economic news, German business confidence has fallen sharply in the wake of the U.K.'s ...and more »
  
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• The Grand Tour's legal pandering to the BBC sounds hilarious and childish

  25-08-2016 19:24
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,UKThe Grand Tour's Executive Producer Andy Wilman took part in an entertaining and enlightening chat at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, and now you can watch the entire 34-minute conversation.Continue reading The Grand Tour's legal pandering to the BBC sounds hilarious and childish The Grand Tour's legal pandering to the BBC sounds hilarious and childish originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for us
  
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• Amazon, expanding automotive business, launches vehicle research portal - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  25-08-2016 18:44 via autonews.com
  
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  Amazon, expanding automotive business, launches vehicle research portal
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  Amazon's vehicle detail pages have sections that break down “model changes,” “model strengths” and “model value.” UPDATED: 8/25/16 5:07 pm ET - adds details. Amazon, in its latest move into the automotive space, is getting into the vehicle research ...
  Amazon Turns to Automotive Category to Rev Up Customer Ba
  
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• VW agrees to settle with dealers over diesel scandal

  25-08-2016 18:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,United States,DieselDealers will finally get compensated for the cars they weren't allowed to sell.Continue reading VW agrees to settle with dealers over diesel scandal VW agrees to settle with dealers over diesel scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why this weird Korean crossover brand could succeed in the US

  25-08-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under:Misc. Automakers,UK,United States,Crossover,SUV,DieselCould Ssangyong succeed in the US? While its lineup has just the sort of vehicles Americans crave, they're almost all diesel-powered with standard manual transmissions – at least the journalists will be happy.Continue reading Why this weird Korean crossover brand could succeed in the US Why this weird Korean crossover brand could succeed in the US originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:15:00 EDT.Please see ou
  
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• Lexus IS sales top 1m

  25-08-2016 18:10
  Worldwide sales of Lexus's compact IS sports saloon model line have broken through the one million mark since the launch of first generation in 1999, the Toyota luxury vehicle unit announced.
  
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• Berlin hails supplier deal reached with Volkswagen

  25-08-2016 18:10
  
  Germany's Federal government has welcomed the agreement reached between Volkswagen and two of its suppliers, which threatened production at six of the automaker's domestic sites.
  
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• Amazon, expanding its automotive business, launches vehicle research portal - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  25-08-2016 18:01 via autonews.com
  
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  Amazon, expanding its automotive business, launches vehicle research portal
  Automotive News (subscription) (blog)
  Amazon's vehicle detail pages have sections that break down “model changes,” “model strengths” and “model value.” Amazon, in its latest move into the automotive space, is getting into the vehicle research business. The online retailer today launched ...
  Introducing Amazon Vehicles, a Car Research Destinat
  
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• The Ferrari Enzo's designer isn't worried about the future of supercars

  25-08-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ferrari,Convertible,Coupe,Future,Luxury,PerformanceWe interview Ken Okuyama about what's next for car design.Continue reading The Ferrari Enzo's designer isn't worried about the future of supercars The Ferrari Enzo's designer isn't worried about the future of supercars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Iranian attack boats harass US Navy destroyer

  25-08-2016 17:44
  
  Filed under:Middle East,MilitaryIran defended its actions, saying they'll warn and then confront any nation that enters its territorial waters.Continue reading Iranian attack boats harass US Navy destroyer Iranian attack boats harass US Navy destroyer originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lada XCODE concept tops the bill at Moscow Motor Show 2016

  25-08-2016 17:43
  
  Russian brand Lada has shown a series of new models at its home motor show including the stylish XCODE concept SUV 2016-08-25 16:35 Lada is previewing a new compact SUV with a fresh concept called XCODE that has made its debut at the 2016 Moscow Motor Show.
  The Russian brand - which is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance - says the XCODE “demonstrates the possible development of the Lada model line-up”. The car has been styled under the direction of Briton Steve Mattin, a former des
  
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• Traka Automotive launch mobile key management app - Motor ... - MotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)

  25-08-2016 17:24 via motortradenews.com
  Traka Automotive launch mobile key management app - Motor ...
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  TrakaApp Traka Automotive, the UK's most advanced electronic key management solution for car dealers, has developed a mobile app for Windows, Android or ...and more »
  
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• South Korea expands emissions investigation beyond VW

  25-08-2016 17:16
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,South Korea,DieselSouth Korean regulators will probe other diesel-vehicle importers for potential violations.Continue reading South Korea expands emissions investigation beyond VW South Korea expands emissions investigation beyond VW originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive IoT Market Worth USD 82.79 Billion by 2022 - Increased ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  25-08-2016 17:15 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive IoT Market Worth USD 82.79 Billion by 2022 - Increased ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The automotive IoT market is expected to grow from USD 15.87 billion in 2015 to reach USD 82.79 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 26.75% during the forecast ...
  Automotive IoT Market by Offering, Connectivity Form Factor, Communication Type Application, & Geography - Global ...PR Newswire (press release)all 5 news articles »
  
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• French Ministry sticks to environmental guns

  25-08-2016 17:12
  
  France's Environment Ministry is denying reports it had left out any information surrounding emissions testing following speculation circulating this week.
  
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• nuTonomy beats Uber to launch first self-driving taxi

  25-08-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Mitsubishi,Renault,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricThis Cambridge, MA, company is offering rides in Renaults and Mitsubishis.Continue reading nuTonomy beats Uber to launch first self-driving taxi nuTonomy beats Uber to launch first self-driving taxi originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Interview: Erik Jonnaert, Secretary General, ACEA - Automotive World (press release)

  25-08-2016 16:59 via automotiveworld.com
  Interview: Erik Jonnaert, Secretary General, ACEA
  Automotive World (press release)
  The implications of Brexit on the European automotive industry remain a mystery. By Martin Kahl and Michael Nash. On 23 June 2016, the majority of people living in the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU), causing upset among pro-EU supporters ...
  
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• SUVs make more gains in European car market

  25-08-2016 16:33
  
  Data released by JATO Dynamics shows that SUVs are continuing to gain share in the European car market.
  
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• Automotive Sales Training Consultant - AM-online

  25-08-2016 16:21 via am-online.com
  Automotive Sales Training Consultant
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  MFG Group is a market-leading business that helps automotive brands to massively increase showroom footfall and sales. We can make a huge difference to sales and revenue streams and we do this by running two-day “in-dealer” prospecting training ...
  
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• Carbon fiber is no match for a hydraulic press

  25-08-2016 16:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,VideosWatch a hydraulic press completely destroy carbon-fiber components.Continue reading Carbon fiber is no match for a hydraulic press Carbon fiber is no match for a hydraulic press originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Axion Power's PbC® Technology, at the Request of Multinational Automotive Supplier, to Undergo Independent ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  25-08-2016 15:33 via prnewswire.com
  
  Axion Power's PbC® Technology, at the Request of Multinational Automotive Supplier, to Undergo Independent ...
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  NEW CASTLE, Pa., Aug. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Axion Power International, Inc. (OTCQB: AXPW) today announced it has shipped PbC® Batteries to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels) and their Battery Innovation Centre of MOBI ...and more »
  
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• BMW makes the M4 extra special with a huge wing

  25-08-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Bentley,Coupe,PerformancePrototype hints towards a tweener model that can still dominate at the track.Continue reading BMW makes the M4 extra special with a huge wing BMW makes the M4 extra special with a huge wing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Romanian car output drops in 2016

  25-08-2016 14:29
  
  Car output in Romania dropped by 8.2% in the first seven months of the year due to a lack of new models, a local report said.
  
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• Hyundai Motor 'tentative' wage deal with union

  25-08-2016 14:29
  
  Hyundai Motor says it has reached a tentative wage pact with its South Korean labour union.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1986 Chevrolet Sprint

  25-08-2016 13:44
  
  Filed under:Etc.,ChevroletThe Chevy Sprint was tiny and tinny and slow, but it sold for peanuts and got incredible fuel economy. This one lasted 30 years before washing up in a California self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1986 Chevrolet Sprint Junkyard Gem: 1986 Chevrolet Sprint originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AGC Automotive Europe launches ultra-dark grey glass

  25-08-2016 12:40
  
  AGC Automotive Europe has introduced its darkest grey glass to date, intended primarily for car roofs and rear windows.
  
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• MG GS review

  25-08-2016 12:40
  
  For: Interesting styling, decent practicality, infotainment systemOur Rating: 
  2
  Against: Dull to drive, thirsty petrol engine, poor interior quality2016
  The MG GS is the first SUV from the revived British brand, rivalling the Nissan QashqaiThe MG GS is a disappointing first SUV effort from MG. It’s not an absolute disaster but the GS just doesn’t do anything that its rivals don’t do better.
  It’s not particularly good to drive and the design is nothing spec
  
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• Valmet says Uusikaupunki ready for Mercedes GLC contract build

  25-08-2016 12:30
  
  Contract vehicle assembler Valmet Automotive said paint process and the assembly shop changes needed to build the Mercedes Benz GLC SUV at its Uusikaupunki plant had been completed.
  
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• Lear appoints cyber security vice president

  25-08-2016 12:21
  
  Lear Corporation has announced that Dr. André Weimerskirch has been appointed vice president, cyber security for e-systems, effective immediately. The announcement comes as cyber-security is emerging as a major challenge for the auto industry as connectivity systems in the vehicles proliferate.
  
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• Jatco produces 10m CVT7s

  25-08-2016 12:19
  
  Automatic transmissons maker Jatco said it had made 10m units of its CVT7 model in the 85 months since production started in July 2009.
  
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• GM recycles 2m water bottles into fleece

  25-08-2016 12:17
  
  General Motors is adding 2m water bottles from Flint, Michigan residents into its Do Your Part water bottle recycling initiative.
  
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• UK car building hits record levels in 2016

  25-08-2016 12:10
  
  Britain's carmakers have built over a million cars in the first seven months of the year 2016-08-25 11:10 Britain's car manufacturers are churning out new cars at record pace as the first seven months of 2016 have seen over a million new cars produced, according to new figures. 
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said British carmakers have seen production levels rise by 40 per cent in the last six years. The last time output surged past a million cars in the first seven
  
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• Horizon Global Announces Agreement to Acquire Westfalia ... - Business Wire (press release)

  25-08-2016 12:00 via businesswire.com
  
  Horizon Global Announces Agreement to Acquire Westfalia ...
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  Horizon Global has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Westfalia-Automotive and Terwa, collectively referred to as the Westfalia Group (Wes.and more »
  
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• AGC Automotive launches ultra-dark grey glass - just-auto.com (registration)

  25-08-2016 11:56 via just-auto.com
  
  AGC Automotive launches ultra-dark grey glass
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  AGC Automotive Europe has introduced its darkest grey glass to date, intended primarily for car roofs and rear windows. The supplier said the new glass offers greater privacy and thermal comfort (solar protection) for the vehicle occupants and thus ...
  
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• Thai market down slightly in July

  25-08-2016 11:31
  
  New vehicle sales in Thailand fell by 0.4% to 60,635 units in July from 60,863 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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• UK car output continues to grow

  25-08-2016 10:45
  
  The latest data of UK car manufacturing shows that output is continuing to grow in 2016. According to SMMT data, July marks the 12th consecutive month of growth for UK car makers, with output up 7.6% to 126,566 units.
  
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• UK sees biggest automotive property deal since Brexit - Motor Trader

  25-08-2016 10:45 via motortrader.com
  
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  UK sees biggest automotive property deal since Brexit
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  Photo of Peugeot Citroen Property 620 Lightstone Properties has bought four car dealerships in Bradford and York in what is described as the biggest automotive property deal since Brexit. The dealerships include Land Rover, Citroen and Hyundai ...
  
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• Toshiba Launches Video Processor for High Resolution Automotive Panels - Business Wire (press release)

  25-08-2016 09:55 via businesswire.com
  
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  Toshiba Launches Video Processor for High Resolution Automotive Panels
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  Toshiba: A new video processor "TC90175XBG" that realizes display on Full HD for high resolution automotive panels. (Photo: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Toshiba: A new video processor "TC90175XBG" ...and more »
  
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• Chevy Bolt and Volt names look and sound the same in Korean

  25-08-2016 00:44
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GM,South Korea,ElectricAnd you thought hearing the difference between Bolt and Volt was confusing in the States.Continue reading Chevy Bolt and Volt names look and sound the same in Korean Chevy Bolt and Volt names look and sound the same in Korean originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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