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• N.C. Chevrolet dealership co-owner charged with sex crime

  09-09-2016 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A North Carolina Chevrolet dealership co-owner and TV pitchman was accused of a felony sex crime earlier this week. Mike Lallier, 63, of Reed-Lallier Chevrolet in Fayetteville, N.C., was arrested on Monday in Darlington County, S.C.
  
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• Spy shots of the Supra and Civic Type R, and the Lexus UX concept is teased

  09-09-2016 23:10
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Auto News RecapsSenior Editor Greg Migliore reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading Spy shots of the Supra and Civic Type R, and the Lexus UX concept is teased Spy shots of the Supra and Civic Type R, and the Lexus UX concept is teased originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai's new i30 is America's new Elantra GT

  09-09-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Hyundai,Europe,HatchbackThe i30 will have a few variants, including a long-awaited N performance model.Continue reading Hyundai's new i30 is America's new Elantra GT Hyundai's new i30 is America's new Elantra GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• High-performance 2018 Dodge Durango SRT spied

  09-09-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Dodge,SUV,Future,PerformanceDodge's high-performance SUV lives.Continue reading High-performance 2018 Dodge Durango SRT spied High-performance 2018 Dodge Durango SRT spied originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford acquires shuttle service, bike-sharing company in Calif.

  09-09-2016 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In an effort to expand its 'mobility services,' Ford has acquired the San Francisco-based shuttle service Chariot and partnered with bike-share company Motivate, the company said Friday.
  
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• How to clean your car radio | Autoblog Details

  09-09-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Insurance,Autoblog DetailsElectrical components in your vehicle are extra sensitive to aggressive cleaning products and excessive liquid being used, especially on touchscreen displays found on many of today's vehicles. Find out how to clean and maintain those sensitive components on this episode of Autoblog Details.Continue reading How to clean your car radio | Autoblog Details How to clean your car radio | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog
  
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• Justice Department group studying national security threats of self-driving vehicles

  09-09-2016 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. Justice Department has formed a threat analysis team to study potential national security challenges posed by self-driving cars, medical devices and other Internet-connected tools, a senior official said.
  
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• Ally Financial starts first unified brand campaign

  09-09-2016 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ally Financial, the financial services company once known as GMAC, is introducing a brand campaign using the theme "Do It Right."
  
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• VW engineer pleads guilty in diesel-cheating scandal

  09-09-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,United States,DieselJames Robert Liang is facing five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.Continue reading VW engineer pleads guilty in diesel-cheating scandal VW engineer pleads guilty in diesel-cheating scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM recalls 3.6 million vehicles for airbag-software problems

  09-09-2016 19:25
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,GMCA defect in a module that controls airbags and pretensioners may prevent those features from activating in a crash.Continue reading GM recalls 3.6 million vehicles for airbag-software problems GM recalls 3.6 million vehicles for airbag-software problems originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM recalling 4.3 million vehicles globally for airbag software defect

  09-09-2016 19:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors today said it is recalling 4.3 million vehicles for a software problem that can prevent airbags from deploying in a crash.
  
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• New Renault Grand Scenic 2016 review

  09-09-2016 19:18
  
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  Image 1 of 18 10 Sep, 2016 (All day)Lawrence Allan
  Renault's new Grand Scenic is a stylish 7-seat MPV that rivals the Citroen Grand C4 PicassoRenault’s all-new five-seat Scenic is narrowly set to be the more popular model, but plenty of buyers are still expected to splash out the extra £1,400 on the Grand Scenic. We’re trying it for the first time in range-topping dCI 160 guise, with the EDC automatic gearbox, to see if it’s worth cancelling that Citroen Gra
  
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• Volvo's new Drive Me autonomous car programme gets under way

  09-09-2016 18:47
  
  The Volvo Drive Me programme will see autonomous XC90 SUVs on the streets of cities around the world 2016-09-09 17:30 Volvo has kicked off the Drive Me autonomous car programme; the world's most ambitious and advanced public autonomous driving experiment. Based in Volvo Cars' special manufacturing facility in Torslanda, the programme will see Volvo XC90 SUV become the first in a series of autonomous cars that will eventually be let loose on the streets of Gothenburg.
  As a leading light in the a
  
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• BMW bosses to skip Paris show to thrash out electric car strategy, report says

  09-09-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW's management board is skipping the Paris Motor Show to hold talks aimed at breaking a deadlock over whether to produce new electric cars, including a battery-powered Mini, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
  
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• Analyst Views To Note: Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE:SXL) - Review Fortune

  09-09-2016 18:30 via reviewfortune.com
  
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  Analyst Views To Note: Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE:SXL)
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  Analyst Views To Note: Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE:SXL). By Steve Dixon -. September 9, 2016. Share on Facebook · Tweet on Twitter. Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) remained bullish with ...
  Analysts Valuations For Two Stocks: Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), Sunoco Logistics Partn
  
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• Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) Updated Price Targets - FTSE News

  09-09-2016 18:21 via ftsenews.co.uk
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  Recently analysts working for numerous investment brokerages have updated their research report ratings and price targets on shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH). Recent broker ratings and price targets: 04/11/2016 – Jefferies began new coverage ...
  Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH) is Trading Higher on Unusual Volume for September 07Equities.comall 12 news articles »
  
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• How smartphone technology is improving your ownership experience

  09-09-2016 18:10
  
  Filed under:Open RoadIt is a good possibility that your life could get much easier if you have a smartphone and a vehicle that's less than three years old.Continue reading How smartphone technology is improving your ownership experience How smartphone technology is improving your ownership experience originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 11 amazing details behind the Bugatti Chiron

  09-09-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:Open RoadWe talked to the Bugatti to learn everything about the Chiron's development.Continue reading 11 amazing details behind the Bugatti Chiron 11 amazing details behind the Bugatti Chiron originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW engineer pleads guilty in U.S. court to role in emissions cheating scandal

  09-09-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Volkswagen engineer pleaded guilty in a U.S. court today for his role in rigging emissions software on 2.0-liter diesels sold in the U.S., marking the first criminal charge in the U.S. government's probe into the VW scandal.
  
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• Used Alfa Romeo 159 review

  09-09-2016 17:53
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the Alfa Romeo 159 covering the 159 Mk1 (2006-2012)If you’re in the market for an executive model, you don’t necessarily have to buy something sober and German. Instead, you could opt for an Italian car with sporting flair.
  While that might seem like madness, if you’ve always dismissed the idea of buying an Alfa Romeo because of the company’s poor reputation for rel
  
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• ZF to establish first technology centre in India - just-auto.com (registration)

  09-09-2016 17:48 via just-auto.com
  
  ZF to establish first technology centre in India
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  ZF Friedrichshafen has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the government of Telangana to set up a new technical centre in Hyderabad, the first of its kind for the ZF Group in India. The new centre will be dedicated to electronics, embedded software ...and more »
  
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• McLaren 650S replacement spotted at LAX and in Spain

  09-09-2016 17:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,McLaren,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsRumored P14 looks like McLaren's Frankenstein. In a good way.Continue reading McLaren 650S replacement spotted at LAX and in Spain McLaren 650S replacement spotted at LAX and in Spain originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren joins forces with Specialized to build new £7.5k Roubaix race bike

  09-09-2016 17:31
  
  McLaren has used its carbon fibre and aerodynamic expertise to help in the creation of the Specialized Roubaix 2017 race bike 2016-09-09 10:00 The engineers at McLaren have a long history of motoring innovation, but lately the firm has turned its attention towards vehicles with considerably less horsepower usual. In its latest partnership, McLaren has taken the equipment and knowledge from the design of the P1 hypercar and used it to help Specialized design its latest carbon-fibre race bike.
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• New Renault Scenic 2016 review

  09-09-2016 17:30
  
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  It's make-or-break time for the new Renault Scenic - can its style and practical cabin steer buyers away from SUVs?We're forever being told that SUVs are where the smart family car buyer now goes, and Renault knows that as much as anyone, as it has built the Captur and Kadjar to cash in. But unlike rival firm Peugeot, which has abandoned the MPV format with its new 3008 and 5008 crossovers, Renault isn’t putting all of its eg
  
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• HAAS Alert lets you know when emergency vehicles are near

  09-09-2016 17:25
  
  Filed under:Safety,Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyReal-time info, because sirens can only be so loud.Continue reading HAAS Alert lets you know when emergency vehicles are near HAAS Alert lets you know when emergency vehicles are near originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW Named Most Sustainable Automotive Company in Dow Jones Index - Hybrid Cars News

  09-09-2016 17:25 via hybridcars.com
  
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  BMW Named Most Sustainable Automotive Company in Dow Jones Index
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  BMW Group said it has once again been named the world's most sustainable automotive company in the annual Dow Jones index. RobecoSAM AG today published industry group leaders for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). RobecoSAM will ...
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• Supply chain complexity contributes to record-high automotive recalls - Plastics Today

  09-09-2016 17:14 via plasticstoday.com
  
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  Supply chain complexity contributes to record-high automotive recalls
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  It's not a pretty picture for the booming auto industry. Automotive recalls are at record highs, and it's not over yet. In May it was announced that eight automakers are recalling more than 12 million vehicles in the United States to replace ...and more »
  
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• Nissan recalling 134,000 cars on fire risk, mainly in U.S., Canada

  09-09-2016 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan is recalling about 134,000 late-model cars, mainly in the U.S. and Canada, because a fluid leak in the braking system could lead to a fire, the company and U.S. regulators said today.
  
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• Ford Mustang vs. Chevy Camaro | Autoblog's Pony Car Shootout

  09-09-2016 16:55
  
  Filed under:Videos,Chevrolet,Ford,PerformanceFord and Chevy face off in this never-ending grudge match.Continue reading Ford Mustang vs. Chevy Camaro | Autoblog's Pony Car Shootout Ford Mustang vs. Chevy Camaro | Autoblog's Pony Car Shootout originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• XC90 T8 - the sixty four thousand pound electric Volvo

  09-09-2016 16:53
  Volvo's transformation into a maker of sometimes high-priced luxury cars continues: it's now possible to pay £64,000 (US$84,813) for the T8 version of the XC90. Is this PHEV worth that sort of money?
  
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• Gurit wins four-year automotive components supply contract - Plastics & Rubber Weekly

  09-09-2016 16:53 via prw.com
  
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  Gurit wins four-year automotive components supply contract
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  Advanced composite materials specialist Gurit has announced that it has been selected as the supplier for carbon fibre-based automotive body panels by a UK premium automotive OEM in a deal worth 15 million Swiss francs (£11.6m). However the ...
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• Zipcar says its 1 million members have taken 400,000 vehicles off the road

  09-09-2016 16:46
  
  Filed under:GreenMany Zipcar members say they've either dumped their vehicles after joining Zipcar or have held off on buying one.Continue reading Zipcar says its 1 million members have taken 400,000 vehicles off the road Zipcar says its 1 million members have taken 400,000 vehicles off the road originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• XC90 T8 - the sixty four thousand pound electric Volvo - just-auto.com (registration)

  09-09-2016 16:11 via just-auto.com
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  XC90 T8 - the sixty four thousand pound electric Volvo
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  Volvo's transformation into a maker of sometimes high-priced luxury cars continues: it's now possible to pay £64,000 (US$84,813) for the T8 version of the XC90. Is this PHEV worth that sort of money? The company spoke openly about its aim to become a ...
  
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• Hitachi Automotive Systems Group to exhibit at the major European aftermarket trade fair Automechanika Frankfurt 2016 - Automotive World (press release)

  09-09-2016 15:56 via automotiveworld.com
  Hitachi Automotive Systems Group to exhibit at the major European aftermarket trade fair Automechanika Frankfurt 2016
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  Hitachi Automotive Systems Espelkamp GmbH, a member of the Hitachi Automotive Systems Group that is responsible for the company's automotive repair and aftermarket parts business in Europe, today announced that the company will be participating in ...and more »
  
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• Toyota Proace Verso review

  09-09-2016 15:32
  
  For: Economy, cabin space, safetyOur Rating: 
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  Against: Price, lifeless steering, notchy manual gearboxes2016
  Toyota's van-based MPV is more sophisticated than it's workmanlike origins suggestThe Toyota Proace Verso manages to liberate a lot of space inside its van-derived body. The Compact version is one of the smallest vehicles around that can viably seat 8 adults but it only does that at the expense of any useful boot space. Higher up the range there’s room for passenger
  
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• Automotive conference puts state in forefront - Mississippi Business Journal

  09-09-2016 15:26 via msbusiness.com
  
  Automotive conference puts state in forefront
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  The Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association is hosting the annual Southern Automotive Conference Oct. 5-7 at Beau Rivage in Biloxi. MAMA Executive Director Don Stoegbauer said the conference will be an opportunity to put the state group “front ...
  
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• ASDC signs MOUs to enhance quality of automotive skilled training - ETAuto.com

  09-09-2016 14:53 via auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
  ASDC signs MOUs to enhance quality of automotive skilled training
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  CHENNAI: Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has signed four Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) to enhance its capacity and capabilities in providing variety of learning modules and International level certifications for automotive servicing ...and more »
  
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• "Affordable mobility is what's needed in Africa and Asia"

  09-09-2016 14:49
  
  The GVT OX is an affordable, easy-to-build and rugged vehicle for developing countries - and Mike Rutherford's pretty excited about it 2016-09-11 10:00 During my scores of visits to Asia and Africa over a third of a century, I've always tried to tread lightly - and give back at least as much as I've taken.
  For example, a couple of decades ago, the then new Jeep Wrangler I was testing, plus the Thai Army aiding and abetting me, selfishly combined to disturb the peace of the local tribe living am
  
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• Ford patents a multi-touch version of its classic keypad

  09-09-2016 14:46
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,United States,TechnologyIf Ford offers this keypad, you'll be able to enter more complicated entry codes.Continue reading Ford patents a multi-touch version of its classic keypad Ford patents a multi-touch version of its classic keypad originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Takata to take bids from 7 potential rescuers on Sept. 19, report says

  09-09-2016 14:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Takata plans to take initial bids from seven potential rescuers on Sept.
  
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• RHA "disappointed" at UK decision to fund GBP2m Calais wall

  09-09-2016 14:35
  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) says it is "disappointed" at news the UK is to fund the building of a 1km wall at the migrant pinch-point in the Port of Calais.
  
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• Porsche to unveil PHEV Panamera in Paris

  09-09-2016 14:35
  
  Porsche will unveil the third model in its redesigned Panamera line at the Paris show: the 4 E-Hybrid with controlled all-wheel drive and an electric range of 30 miles (50km) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The vehicle generates some 462 hp of total system power and delivers fuel consumption figures of 2.5 l/100 km (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models. That corresponds to CO2 emissions of 56 g/km.
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - Platform tales

  09-09-2016 14:32
  Psst - want to know all about Lexus future models and platforms? We've got you covered. Our well-researched article this week takes a very comprehensive look and proved as popular with readers as our earlier examination of parent company Toyota's models. Well worth a read if you have not reached either yet.
  
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• Lear takes stake in seat heating/cooling supplier

  09-09-2016 14:30
  
  Automotive seating and electrical systems supplier Lear Corporation said it had entered into a strategic partnership with Tempronics, obtaining a minority equity stake, and also secured exclusive rights to its thermoelectric seat heating and cooling technology for automotive applications.
  
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• Mitsubishi stays in crosshairs as Nissan deal falls behind

  09-09-2016 14:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mitsubishi Motors, raided three times by Japan's transport ministry over its decades-long fuel economy scandal, could be searched again by the regulator as a planned rescue by Nissan falls behind schedule.
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - Platform tales - just-auto.com (registration)

  09-09-2016 14:18 via just-auto.com
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  THE WEEK THAT WAS - Platform tales
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  Psst - want to know all about Lexus future models and platforms? We've got you covered. Our well-researched article this week takes a very comprehensive look and proved as popular with readers as our earlier examination of parent company Toyota's ...
  
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• Leaked SEAT image could be the new Mii by COSMOPOLITAN

  09-09-2016 14:02
  
  After being officially confirmed earlier this year, a single image of what might be the SEAT Mii by COSMOPOLITAN has leaked 2016-09-09 11:00 Is this our first tiny taste of the new SEAT Mii by COSMOPOLITAN special edition? A leaked image of a new SEAT wheel design has surfaced online, which we believe is from the new fashion-led city car special that was confirmed in an official press release earlier in 2016. SEAT has refused to confirm the origin of the picture but the wheel design shown has n
  
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• New heavy-duty vehicles MPG rules could save 2 billion barrels of oil

  09-09-2016 13:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Videos,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,United States,Truck,Commercial VehiclesThe government expects to also save 1.1 metric tons of GHG emissions through 2027.Continue reading New heavy-duty vehicles MPG rules could save 2 billion barrels of oil New heavy-duty vehicles MPG rules could save 2 billion barrels of oil originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Penske Automotive Surges 21% as CEO Buys Stock - Barron's - Barron's

  09-09-2016 13:44 via barrons.com
  
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  Since late July, Roger S. Penske has bought nearly $100 million in shares, which have trounced the S&P 500.
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• Penske Automotive Surges 21% as CEO Buys Stock - Barron's

  09-09-2016 13:44 via barrons.com
  
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