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• The Global Automotive Filter Market 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis, March 2016 - PR Newswire (press release)

  22-09-2016 23:31 via prnewswire.com
  
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  The Global Automotive Filter Market 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis, March 2016
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  According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of the global automotive filter market looks good with opportunities in the OEM and aftermarkets. The global automotive filter market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2016 to ...
  Global Automotive Electronics Market 2016 Trends, Size, Growth Drivers, Opportunities & 2020 Forecast
  
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• Holden could send the Commodore off as a four-door ZR1

  22-09-2016 23:25
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Plants/Manufacturing,GM,Holden,Australia,Sedan,PerformanceThe last HSV-branded Commodore is poised to be the greatest one ever.Continue reading Holden could send the Commodore off as a four-door ZR1 Holden could send the Commodore off as a four-door ZR1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Postal Service names six finalists to design next delivery vehicle

  22-09-2016 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. Postal Service has named six companies as finalists in a competition to design its delivery vehicle of the future. A total of $37.4 million will be divided among the six companies, which will produce about 50 prototypes.
  
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• Expert sees $5 billion opportunity for in-car autonomous car content

  22-09-2016 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The autonomous vehicle content delivery industry could be worth up to $5 billion, said Elliot Garbus, general manager of the transportation solutions division at Intel, at an event hosted by SAE International in suburban Detroit earlier this week.
  
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• Alloy Market for Automotive by Alloy Type, Area of Application, Vehicle Type, & by Region - Global Forecast to 2021 - PR Newswire (press release)

  22-09-2016 22:38 via prnewswire.com
  
  Alloy Market for Automotive by Alloy Type, Area of Application, Vehicle Type, & by Region - Global Forecast to 2021
  PR Newswire (press release)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive alloys market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.69% from 2016 to 2021 to reach the market size of USD 177.47 billion by 2021. Major factors driving the growth of this market include growing ...and more »
  
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• The new Toyota-BMW sportscar is testing at the Nurburgring

  22-09-2016 22:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Videos,BMW,Toyota,Autoblog MinuteThis spy video provides our latest look at the collaboration between BMW and Toyota. Eddie Sabatini reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading The new Toyota-BMW sportscar is testing at the Nurburgring The new Toyota-BMW sportscar is testing at the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Call it a TurBoxster | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster First Drive

  22-09-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under:Porsche,First Drives,Convertible,PerformanceNew name, new engines, but the Boxster goodness is retained.Continue reading Call it a TurBoxster | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster First Drive Call it a TurBoxster | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk to show SolarCity rooftop panels October 28th

  22-09-2016 21:39
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Electric,SolarThe vertical integration continues. Get it?Continue reading Elon Musk to show SolarCity rooftop panels October 28th Elon Musk to show SolarCity rooftop panels October 28th originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 15:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New BMW M240i Convertible review

  22-09-2016 21:37
  
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  Image 1 of 18 22 Sep, 2016 8:30pmSam Naylor
  The M235i Convertible has got more power these days. We test the M240i Convertible to see if that's a good thingBMW updated its 2 Series range this summer, with some changes to the engines and specifications across the line-up. There were a few naming tweaks too, with the M235i becoming the M240i, to reflect a small power boost. We've driven the Convertible version in the UK and it’s the fastest drop-top in the range as there's no M
  
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• FCA is next target for Unifor labor talks

  22-09-2016 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Canadian union Unifor today selected Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as its next target in negotiations with the Detroit 3. Negotiations will begin if the union's tentative deal with General Motors is ratified when workers vote on Sunday.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Hyundai H350 Fuel Cell van, Formula E in Brooklyn

  22-09-2016 21:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Videos,Hyundai,Mercedes-Benz,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricFormula E's New York City ePrix gets an iconic backdrop. Hyundai puts its fuel cell into a delivery van. Mercedes will try again with electric vans.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Hyundai H350 Fuel Cell van, Formula E in Brooklyn Recharge Wrap-up: Hyundai H350 Fuel Cell van, Formula E in Brooklyn originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 15:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of fee
  
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• Scania builds gigantic working clock out of fourteen tractor trailers

  22-09-2016 20:33
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Driving,Europe,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,DieselIf you like trucks, or clocks, or clocks made of trucks this is the video for you.Continue reading Scania builds gigantic working clock out of fourteen tractor trailers Scania builds gigantic working clock out of fourteen tractor trailers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Londoners fined for parking in their own driveways

  22-09-2016 20:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,UKResidents of a Southwest London neighborhood are up in arms after receiving a series of fines for parking on their own property in early September.Continue reading Londoners fined for parking in their own driveways Londoners fined for parking in their own driveways originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen vows to fix affected diesels in Europe by 2017, EU claims

  22-09-2016 19:59
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Videos,Volkswagen,Emissions,Europe,DieselEuropean diesel owners are finally get their cars fixed.Continue reading Volkswagen vows to fix affected diesels in Europe by 2017, EU claims Volkswagen vows to fix affected diesels in Europe by 2017, EU claims originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How Jerry Dias convinced GM to invest in Canada again

  22-09-2016 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Unifor President Jerry Dias' top goal in negotiations with General Motors was to buck a trend: the shift of auto investments away from Canada toward Mexico. On that, it appears he will be successful. But how?
  
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• Audi entices enthusiasts with manual option for the 2017 A4

  22-09-2016 19:35
  
  Filed under:Audi,Sedan,PerformanceThe 2017 Audi A4 gains a manual transmission option in the US.Continue reading Audi entices enthusiasts with manual option for the 2017 A4 Audi entices enthusiasts with manual option for the 2017 A4 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Industry Disruptive Satellite Communication Market - Comparisons of 2016 & 2025 - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  22-09-2016 19:28 via businesswire.com
  
  Automotive Industry Disruptive Satellite Communication Market - Comparisons of 2016 & 2025 - Research and Markets
  Business Wire (press release)
  Automotive OEMs are experimenting with wireless communication to bring in high-speed Internet to moving vehicles to support use cases such as virtual reality, real-time gaming, and live video streaming. Cellular communication systems (2G, 3G, 4G) face ...and more »
  
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• Toyota says ad agency Dentsu disclosed 'irregularities' around transactions in Japan

  22-09-2016 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota says its longtime advertising partner, Japanese agency giant Dentsu, has informed it of "irregularities" related to some digital media business transactions.
  
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• Tesla sues Michigan Gov. Snyder and others over direct sales

  22-09-2016 19:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,United States,Sedan,ElectricCalifornia automaker is fed up with laws prohibiting its direct sales model.Continue reading Tesla sues Michigan Gov. Snyder and others over direct sales Tesla sues Michigan Gov. Snyder and others over direct sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Welding Materials Market Worth $15.80 Billion by 2021 - Increasing Consumption in Automotive, Building ... - Business Wire (press release)

  22-09-2016 19:01 via businesswire.com
  
  Welding Materials Market Worth $15.80 Billion by 2021 - Increasing Consumption in Automotive, Building ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  The welding materials market is projected to reach USD 15.80 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2016 to 2021. Increasing consumption of welding materials in the automotive and building & construction industries is one of the most significant ...and more »
  
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• Welding Materials Market Worth $15.80 Billion by 2021 - Increasing ... - Business Wire (press release)

  22-09-2016 19:01 via businesswire.com
  
  Welding Materials Market Worth $15.80 Billion by 2021 - Increasing ...
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  The welding materials market is projected to reach USD 15.80 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2016 to 2021. Increasing consumption of welding ...and more »
  
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• There's a fuel economy hearing today, so look out for misleading statements

  22-09-2016 18:43
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Fuel Efficiency,United StatesJust keep your ears open.Continue reading There's a fuel economy hearing today, so look out for misleading statements There's a fuel economy hearing today, so look out for misleading statements originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SmarTech Publishing Report: Revenues From Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry Will Reach $2.3 ... - Marketwired (press release)

  22-09-2016 18:43 via marketwired.com
  
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  SmarTech Publishing Report: Revenues From Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry Will Reach $2.3 ...
  Marketwired (press release)
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA--(Marketwired - September 22, 2016) - SmarTech Publishing has just published a new 120-page report showing where the money will be made from additive manufacturing in the automotive industry over the next decade. This new ...and more »
  
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• Global Collaborative Robots Market in Automotive Industry Growth at 43%, 2016-2022 - End-user, Application and ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  22-09-2016 18:23 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  Global Collaborative Robots Market in Automotive Industry Growth at 43%, 2016-2022 - End-user, Application and ...
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  Global Collaborative Robots Market in Automotive Industry 2016-2022 by End-user, Application and Region examines the global industrial cobot market in automotive industry through a comprehensive summary and analysis of premium information sources.
  Global Automotive Air Filter Market Report 2016-2022 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts -
  
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• Tesla sues Michigan in U.S. court over direct sales ban

  22-09-2016 18:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors is suing the State of Michigan in federal court over its law banning the direct sales of vehicles to consumers.
  
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• Global Collaborative Robots Market in Automotive Industry Growth at 43%, 2016-2022 - End-user, Application and ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  22-09-2016 18:12 via prnewswire.com
  
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  Global Collaborative Robots Market in Automotive Industry Growth at 43%, 2016-2022 - End-user, Application and ...
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  Global Collaborative Robots Market in Automotive Industry 2016-2022 by End-user, Application and Region examines the global industrial cobot market in automotive industry through a comprehensive summary and analysis of premium information sources.
  Global Automotive Air Filter Market Report 2016-2022 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts - Ke
  
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• Global Automotive Coating Market Worth $16.24 Billion by 2021 - Key Vendors are BASF SE, Axalta Coating Systems ... - Business Wire (press release)

  22-09-2016 18:07 via businesswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Coating Market Worth $16.24 Billion by 2021 - Key Vendors are BASF SE, Axalta Coating Systems ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  The global automotive coating market size is estimated to reach USD 16.24 billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 7.02% between 2016 and 2021. Demand for different color & texture, enhancement of sales supportive policies, and increasing purchasing ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Coating Market Worth $16.24 Billion by 2021 ... - Business Wire (press release)

  22-09-2016 18:07 via businesswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Coating Market Worth $16.24 Billion by 2021 ...
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  The global automotive coating market size is estimated to reach USD 16.24 billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 7.02% between 2016 and 2021. Demand for ...and more »
  
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• Forget LCD displays, the Lexus UX concept has hologram orbs

  22-09-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Paris Motor Show,Lexus,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,CrossoverThis crossover brings instrumentation into a new dimension.Continue reading Forget LCD displays, the Lexus UX concept has hologram orbs Forget LCD displays, the Lexus UX concept has hologram orbs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Robot rides may force error-prone human motorists off the road

  22-09-2016 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New rules of the road for robot cars coming out of Washington this week could lead to the eventual extinction of one of the defining archetypes of the past century: the human driver.
  
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• Race in a road rally | The List #0035

  22-09-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:The List,Videos,Bugatti,Classics,RacingThe List hosts Jessi Combs and Patrick McIntyre take part in The Great Race, a serious vintage-car road rally.Continue reading Race in a road rally | The List #0035 Race in a road rally | The List #0035 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Overview of Automotive Powertrain, Chassis, Body, and Materials Roadmaps, 2025 - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  22-09-2016 17:29 via businesswire.com
  
  Overview of Automotive Powertrain, Chassis, Body, and Materials Roadmaps, 2025 - Research and Markets
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  The research provides an overview of the automotive powertrain, chassis, body, and materials roadmaps. It includes vehicle segmentation and roadmaps for powertrain system, chassis system, and platform strategy. Key Questions Answered. What are the key ...and more »
  
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• Oregon spider causes car accident, was only trying to help

  22-09-2016 17:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car News,Toyota,Driving,SafetySpider vs. driver.Continue reading Oregon spider causes car accident, was only trying to help Oregon spider causes car accident, was only trying to help originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Gabelli & Company's 40th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium - Yahoo Finance UK

  22-09-2016 16:43 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Gabelli & Company's 40th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
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  Gabelli & Company will host its 40th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium on October 31 and November 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This conference showcases a full spectrum of leading automotive companies, including aftermarket parts retailers, original ...
  
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• The Ferrari GTC4Lusso T ditches the V12 and AWD for a turbo V8 and rear drive

  22-09-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Ferrari,Coupe,Hatchback,Wagon,Performance,SupercarsIt still has the hatchback, though.Continue reading The Ferrari GTC4Lusso T ditches the V12 and AWD for a turbo V8 and rear drive The Ferrari GTC4Lusso T ditches the V12 and AWD for a turbo V8 and rear drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Can the Automotive Industry Support Copper Demand in 2017? - Market Realist

  22-09-2016 16:10 via marketrealist.com
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  Can the Automotive Industry Support Copper Demand in 2017?
  Market Realist
  The automotive industry is among the major copper consumers. China is the world's biggest automotive market followed by the US and the European Union. So far, automobile sales have been strong in these key markets. For instance, China's passenger car ...and more »
  
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• VW e-Crafter van one more example of e-mobility pivot

  22-09-2016 15:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Green Automakers,Commercial Vehicles,Concept Cars,ElectricVW's e-Crafter van, which was unveiled at IAA Commercial Vehicles, is nearly ready for production.Continue reading VW e-Crafter van one more example of e-mobility pivot VW e-Crafter van one more example of e-mobility pivot originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This three-cylinder Honda is faster than a Bugatti Veyron

  22-09-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under:Honda,United States,Lightweight,Racing,SpecialtyThat also makes it the fastest Honda car ever.Continue reading This three-cylinder Honda is faster than a Bugatti Veyron This three-cylinder Honda is faster than a Bugatti Veyron originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ford Ka+ 2016 review

  22-09-2016 15:17
  
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  Image 1 of 19 22 Sep, 2016 11:00pmSean Carson
  New Ford Ka+ brings practicality, but does this Indian-built hatchback offer European levels of quality and dynamics?When Ford’s funky-looking Ka emerged in the mid nineties it revolutionised the city car sector, with fun handling and striking design at an affordable price. But the market moved on, and the second-generation Ka never reached the highs of the original.
  So now Ford’s repositioned its famous nameplate to follow
  
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• Capital Automotive Financial (CAF) Launches Platform to Invest in Automotive Retail Industry - Yahoo Finance

  22-09-2016 15:04 via finance.yahoo.com
  Capital Automotive Financial (CAF) Launches Platform to Invest in Automotive Retail Industry
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  NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Sep 22, 2016) - Capital Automotive Financial (CAF) announced today that it has launched a new company to provide long-term equity capital solutions to leading dealers, chief operating officers and general managers in the ...and more »
  
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• Meet This Year's Top Ten Automotive Startups - Fortune

  22-09-2016 15:00 via fortune.com
  
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  Meet This Year's Top Ten Automotive Startups
  Fortune
  Winners hit that sweet spot between transportation and technology. Gone are the days when “automotive” meant designing, building, and selling vehicles and parts. These days, the auto world has been turned upside down by emerging technologies that ...
  See Jane Go Named 2016 Top Ten Automotive Startup by Automobility LA & LA Auto ShowMarketwired (press release)all 6 news articles »
  
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• New Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T: 4-seater swaps V12 for turbo V8

  22-09-2016 14:40
  
  Ferrari GTC4 Lusso swaps V12 for V8, a ditches four-wheel drive system for new entry-level model 2016-09-22 13:20 The Ferrari GTC4 Lusso is now available with the turbocharged V8 engine from the 488 GTB supercar – making it the first full four-seat model in the company’s history to be fitted with a turbo V8. 
  The new GTC4 Lusso T will debut at the Paris Motor Show next week, featuring a 3.9-litre turbocharged V8 engine. The new entry-level Ferrari FF-successor will be rear rath
  
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• The Mercedes-Maybach Pullman Guard is a limo with a bulletproof vest

  22-09-2016 14:35
  
  Filed under:Maybach,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Luxury,SpecialtyIt's sure to top every dictator's wish list.Continue reading The Mercedes-Maybach Pullman Guard is a limo with a bulletproof vest The Mercedes-Maybach Pullman Guard is a limo with a bulletproof vest originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia chief designer marks 10 years

  22-09-2016 14:35
  
  Peter Schreyer has now headed new car design at Kia for 10 years, a period during which the brand's global sales have risen from around 1.1m cars in 2005 to 3.05m in 2015.
  
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• Survey: Automotive Suppliers Don't Want Current Fuel Economy Standards Changed - CleanTechnica

  22-09-2016 14:27 via cleantechnica.com
  
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  Survey: Automotive Suppliers Don't Want Current Fuel Economy Standards Changed
  CleanTechnica
  A new survey commissioned by CALSTART has revealed that around 70% of major automotive suppliers don't want policymakers to alter the current 2025 federal light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards in the US. The survey — the first ever of its type ...and more »
  
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• New Smart ForTwo and ForFour Electric Drive EVs plug-in for Paris

  22-09-2016 13:58
  
  Smart reveals electric versions of latest Fortwo, Fortwo cabrio and Forfour, with 100-mile range and a charging time as low as 45 minutes.2016-09-22 23:00 The Smart fortwo and forfour are about to become even more suited to city driving, with the launch of new electric variants. The Smart Electric Drive powertrain will make its world debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show ahead of European launch in early 2017. 
  The electric powertrain is available across the range, even in the Smart
  
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• UK engine manufacturing rallies in August as plants reopen after summer shutdown

  22-09-2016 13:43
  
  UK engine manufacturing output rose 19.8% in August to 135,063 units. Home demand grew 49.1% in the month and 33.9% YTD to 737,673 units, as exports dipped 1.1%. Overall year-to-date performance remained steady, growing 6.7% to reach 1.7m units.
  
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• Hankook to become original equipment supplier for Scania

  22-09-2016 13:43
  
  Hankook is to be an OE supplier for various Scania heavy-goods trucks and buses in the future.
  
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• Expo brings cream of automotive industry to Sunderland - Sunderland Echo

  22-09-2016 13:31 via sunderlandecho.com
  
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  Expo brings cream of automotive industry to Sunderland
  Sunderland Echo
  Hundreds of delegates have converged on the Stadium of Light today as the North East automotive industry struts its stuff. Around 340 delegates are taking part in the sell-out second North East Automotive Alliance Expo.
  North East Automotive Expo 2016 achieves record-breaking ...North East Times (press release)all 2 news articles »
  
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• McLaren denies Apple takeover, investment

  22-09-2016 13:28
  
  McLaren has denied earlier reports by the Financial Times and others Apple has approached it over a potential takeover or strategic investment. 
  
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