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• Old Dodge vans are big in Japan

  23-09-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Dodge,Japan,Minivan/Van,PerformanceThey come with V8s and rear drive, so obviously they were made for the track, right?Continue reading Old Dodge vans are big in Japan Old Dodge vans are big in Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Eric Peterson, GM's diversity VP, will retire Oct. 1

  23-09-2016 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Eric Peterson, General Motors' vice president of U.S. diversity dealer relations, will retire effective Oct. 1. A successor for the 40-year GM veteran has not been named, a GM spokesman said.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Electric GT Tesla racer, Poland wants 1M EVs by 2025

  23-09-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Motorsports,Videos,BMW,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Electric,RacingHere's Electric GT's race-spec Model S. Poland will subsidize EVs. Postal Service to test alternative fuel vehicles. BMW and Bosch launch second-life grid storage system.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Electric GT Tesla racer, Poland wants 1M EVs by 2025 Recharge Wrap-up: Electric GT Tesla racer, Poland wants 1M EVs by 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 16:45:00 EDT.Please see
  
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• Norway Tesla owners unhappy with power-disclosure settlement

  23-09-2016 22:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,EuropeTesla drivers say the $6,000 payoff isn't enough, while Tesla says it's been accurate with horsepower figures.Continue reading Norway Tesla owners unhappy with power-disclosure settlement Norway Tesla owners unhappy with power-disclosure settlement originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Takata failed to report 2003 airbag rupture to NHTSA

  23-09-2016 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Japanese airbag supplier Takata said it failed to inform U.S. auto safety regulators of a 2003 rupture of one of its airbag inflators in Switzerland, according to an internal report released today.
  
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• Audi kills off its 420-hp four-cylinder engine project

  23-09-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Audi,PerformanceThink of what it could have done in a smaller Audi R8 off-shoot.Continue reading Audi kills off its 420-hp four-cylinder engine project Audi kills off its 420-hp four-cylinder engine project originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Head-up Display (HUD) Market Analysis & Trends Report 2016 - Industry Forecasts to 2025 for the ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  23-09-2016 21:23 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global Automotive Head-up Display (HUD) Market Analysis & Trends Report 2016 - Industry Forecasts to 2025 for the ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The Global Automotive Head-up Display (HUD) Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 22.3% over the next decade to reach approximately $2.93 billion by 2025. This industry report analyzes the global markets for Automotive Head-up Display (HUD) ...and more »
  
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• Everything we know about Faraday Future's electric crossover

  23-09-2016 21:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Spy Photos,Crossover,Hatchback,SUV,ElectricThe electric car is still shrouded in mystery.Continue reading Everything we know about Faraday Future's electric crossover Everything we know about Faraday Future's electric crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Greek pilot and gunner survive spectacular AH-64 Apache crash

  23-09-2016 21:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,MilitaryThe AH-64 flipped head over heels after plunging towards the water. It's not clear what went wrong ahead of the accident, but the result is one less attack chopper in the Greek Army.Continue reading Greek pilot and gunner survive spectacular AH-64 Apache crash Greek pilot and gunner survive spectacular AH-64 Apache crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• How to clay your car | Autoblog Details

  23-09-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsThe clay bar is a fantastic tool for removing embedded contaminants in your paint. How often should you clay your paint and what are the best steps to do it properly? Find out today on this episode of Autoblog Details.Continue reading How to clay your car | Autoblog Details How to clay your car | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&nb
  
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• Nissan returns to Japan's most exclusive address

  23-09-2016 20:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan's flagship showroom has returned to Japan's most exclusive, priciest address -- Tokyo's glitzy Ginza district, flush with department stores and geisha clubs.
  
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• The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport in motion is a beautiful thing

  23-09-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceWe drive the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on the street and at Atlanta Motorsports Park in this video.Continue reading The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport in motion is a beautiful thing The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport in motion is a beautiful thing originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UAW support for Trump less than recent GOP candidates, Williams says

  23-09-2016 19:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UAW President Dennis Williams said that about one in four of the union's members favor Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, a lower level of support than the UAW gave his 2012 and 2008 predecessors, Mitt Romney and John McCain.
  
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• Ford looks to Model A for inspiration for a minimalist car

  23-09-2016 19:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ford,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,Future,LightweightFord wants to bridge the gap between bicycles and cars.Continue reading Ford looks to Model A for inspiration for a minimalist car Ford looks to Model A for inspiration for a minimalist car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tell Us About The Worst Automotive Decision You Ever Made - Jalopnik

  23-09-2016 19:23 via jalopnik.com
  
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  Tell Us About The Worst Automotive Decision You Ever Made
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  As with everything else in life, the narratives of our automotive relationships have ups and downs. We hope that all of our choices will work out well for us, but since we're not gifted with foresight, we usually don't know if something will turn out ...
  
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• The Chinese experiment | 2017 Buick Envision First Drive

  23-09-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Buick,First Drives,Crossover,LuxuryWe drive Buick's first entry into the compact crossover market, which comes by way of China.Continue reading The Chinese experiment | 2017 Buick Envision First Drive The Chinese experiment | 2017 Buick Envision First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Anti-UAW worker group at VW Tennessee plant loses representation

  23-09-2016 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A worker group created as an alternative to the UAW at Volkswagen AG's plant in Tennessee has failed to meet minimum membership requirements under the German automaker's labor policy, VW said on Thursday.
  
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• New Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 petrol 2016 review

  23-09-2016 18:37
  
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  Image 1 of 11 26 Sep, 2016 10:15amRichard Ingram
  The new 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine is a fine fit in the classy Audi A3 premium hatchbackThe Audi A3 could be considered a capable, if slightly unexciting premium hatchback. It ticks a lot of boxes, being both upmarket and good to drive, while also offering decent kit and plenty of space.
  On paper, then, you wouldn’t expect this new 1.0-litre three cylinder to be the catalyst needed to inject some much needed fun into the r
  
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• Ford Fiesta ST opens up with new five-door model

  23-09-2016 18:15
  
  Hot hatch favourite is now more practical with five-door variant from £18,495 2016-09-26 13:01 The Ford Fiesta ST, one of our favourite hot hatchbacks, is now available as a more practical five-door model. The two extra doors mean access to the rear seats is better, and Ford predicts that around 25 per cent of customers will go for this new variant.
  It costs from £18,495, which is £600 more than an entry-level Fiesta ST-1 in three-door form. The only real change is the additio
  
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• Cadillac offering buyouts to 400 smaller U.S. dealers

  23-09-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cadillac is offering its 400 smallest U.S. dealers as much as $180,000 if they would rather give up their franchise than make the investment necessary to meet a host of new standards being imposed by the brand.
  
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• Common Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RX repair problems

  23-09-2016 17:41
  
  Filed under:Open RoadLearn how the Porsche Cayenne and Lexus RX match up in terms of common repairs and their associated costs.Continue reading Common Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RX repair problems Common Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RX repair problems originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Honda Civic rolls into dealerships Monday starting at $20,535

  23-09-2016 17:35
  
  Filed under:Honda,United States,Hatchback,BudgetFor power per dollar, you can't do much better than this hatchback.Continue reading 2017 Honda Civic rolls into dealerships Monday starting at $20,535 2017 Honda Civic rolls into dealerships Monday starting at $20,535 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A Gift Horse: 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

  23-09-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Open RoadAdding more power and stiffening the chassis, all in an affordable package, still might not be enough to make the SR Turbo what it needs to be.Continue reading A Gift Horse: 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo A Gift Horse: 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan plans new electric supermini to sit under the Leaf

  23-09-2016 17:29
  
  Nissan’s new electric small car set to follow the next Leaf and could share tech with the Renault ZOE 2016-09-24 18:00 Nissan is weighing up its options as to how it will expand its range of pure electric vehicles, with a Ford Fiesta-sized model lined up to join the Nissan Leaf, according to a senior company source.
  The manufacturer has sold more than 200,000 examples of the Leaf since the car’s launch in 2010. It’s already planning a successor to that model that’ll stay
  
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• Nissan considers new electric supermini to sit under the Leaf

  23-09-2016 17:29
  
  Nissan’s new electric small car set to follow the next Leaf and could share tech with the Renault ZOE 2016-09-24 18:00 Nissan is weighing up its options as to how it will expand its range of pure electric vehicles, with a Ford Fiesta-sized model lined up to join the Nissan Leaf, according to a senior company source.
  The manufacturer has sold more than 200,000 examples of the Leaf since the car’s launch in 2010. It’s already planning a successor to that model that’ll stay
  
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• MG axes Longbridge 'assembly' after five years

  23-09-2016 17:28
  MG is to stop making cars at its Longbridge plant near Birmingham, central England and will move production to China, media reports said.
  
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• SsangYong Tivoli XLV vs Dacia Duster vs Suzuki Vitara

  23-09-2016 17:28
  
  Which of these top-value SUVs from SsangYong, Suzuki and Dacia will get our vote? 2016-09-25 14:00 SsangYong claims it’s invented a new niche with the Tivoli XLV. The Korean brand calls this an ‘SUV-estate’, but don’t be fooled by the name, because this is still a conventional crossover.
  The XLV builds on the relatively successful recipe SsangYong developed with the standard Tivoli, so this larger model offers buyers more practicality but with similar styling and the sam
  
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• Three reasons the 2018 Chevy Equinox just got a lot better

  23-09-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Chevrolet,Crossover,SUVHere's why the Chevy Equinox is suddenly very formidable.Continue reading Three reasons the 2018 Chevy Equinox just got a lot better Three reasons the 2018 Chevy Equinox just got a lot better originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MV Agusta's stunning F4Z

  23-09-2016 16:54
  
  Filed under:Open RoadThe new MV Agusta F4Z breaks new ground in motorcycle styling.Continue reading MV Agusta's stunning F4Z MV Agusta's stunning F4Z originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi chief in emissions-cheat clear - report

  23-09-2016 16:50
  
  Investigators eyeing Volkswagen's scandal have found no suspicious facts against the head of luxury car division Audi, Reuters reported, citing three unnamed sources.
  
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• New survey names and shames the rudest drivers in the country

  23-09-2016 16:28
  
  UK’s most badly behaved motorists outed in new report, with Bristol drivers the worst 2016-09-24 12:00 Britain’s rudest drivers have been named, with Bristol topping the chart ahead of Liverpool and Norwich. Bristol was rated worst for motorists using a mobile phone, speeding, not indicating and swerving across lanes, according to research by Privilege Car Insurance.
  Other offences noted included pulling out in front of other drivers, taking up too much space on the road, blari
  
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• “The drive from the UK to the Paris Motor Show is a relaxed stroll”

  23-09-2016 15:53
  
  Mike Rutherford wonders why more Brits are not crossing the Channel to visit the 2016 Paris Motor Show 2016-09-25 11:00 We Brits are a curious bunch. We think nothing of visiting our nearest Continental neighbour to watch grown men drive around in circles at Le Mans, chase balls in the Stade de France, or swing rackets on the courts of Roland Garros. Yet we seem reluctant to take the far better value and more attractive trip to the Paris Motor Show.
  The drive to the 1-16 October Mondial de l&rs
  
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• Toyota's Japan ad agency Dentsu to repay advertising overcharges

  23-09-2016 15:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ad agency Dentsu will pay an estimated 230 million yen ($2.3 million) back to customers, including Toyota, that it overcharged for Internet advertisements in a case likely to stoke concern that digital media transactions have lacked transparency.
  
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• VW electric concept looks like a Tesla crossed with a BMW i3

  23-09-2016 15:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Paris Motor Show,Volkswagen,Hatchback,ElectricThe electric vehicle will be revealed at the Paris Motor Show.Continue reading VW electric concept looks like a Tesla crossed with a BMW i3 VW electric concept looks like a Tesla crossed with a BMW i3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda projects declining U.S. auto sales to 'good industry' pace

  23-09-2016 15:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Auto sales in the U.S. may not set a record this year and will probably decline from 2015's record in the coming years, said Honda's top American sales executive.
  
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• Tesla cranks up pressure to end ban on direct auto sales

  23-09-2016 15:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors is cranking up the pressure to sell electric cars directly to customers, after filing its first federal lawsuit over the practice on the home turf of General Motors and Ford.
  
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• New Peugeot Traveller 2016 review

  23-09-2016 14:53
  
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  Peugeot is pitching the Traveller as the upmarket alternative to rivals on the same platform, but how does it stack up as a classy MPV?Seven-seater people carriers are all very well, but for people with bigger families nothing can beat the outright carrying capacity of a van. The Peugeot Traveller is the MPV version of the new Peugeot Expert van, and it will carry eight full-sized adults with room to spare. It has two sister models in th
  
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• Dutch company claims its ride-sharing EV will last for 1 million miles

  23-09-2016 14:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Europe,ElectricAmber Mobility plans to build prototypes by next year and have a limited number on the road by 2018.Continue reading Dutch company claims its ride-sharing EV will last for 1 million miles Dutch company claims its ride-sharing EV will last for 1 million miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MG to stop all UK production at Longbridge plant

  23-09-2016 14:23
  
  MG Motor has ceased production at its long-serving Longbridge factory, with all cars now China-built 2016-09-23 13:25 MG Motor has ceased car production in the UK, with the Longbridge plant no longer needed and all models, including the MG3 and MG GS, arriving in the UK fully built from the Chinese factory.
  According to reports there will only be 25 jobs lost at the site, as sales, marketing and after-sales staff are not affected.
  The UK base also incorporates the SAIC Motor Technical Cent
  
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• Why Apple Should Buy McLaren Automotive, Even Though It Probably Won't - Greentech Media

  23-09-2016 14:11 via greentechmedia.com
  
  Why Apple Should Buy McLaren Automotive, Even Though It Probably Won't
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  Rumors swirl around Apple like exhaust around a race car, and one of the most persistent is that Apple wants to break into the auto industry with an electric, self-driving car. The speculation intensified today when the The Financial Times reported ...and more »
  
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• The Smart ForTwo hits the streets for the NYPD

  23-09-2016 14:06
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,smart,United States,Coupe,Police/EmergencyThe long arm of the law gets the shortest car on the road.Continue reading The Smart ForTwo hits the streets for the NYPD The Smart ForTwo hits the streets for the NYPD originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - Mobileye v Tesla

  23-09-2016 13:55
  The spat between Tesla and Mobileye resurfaced again this week and was the most-read news item. Mobileye reiterated it had expressed safety concerns to Tesla regarding the use of autopilot hands-free and Tesla had confirmed that activation of autopilot would be "hands on". Despite this confirmation, autopilot was rolled out in late 2015 with a "hands-free" activation mode. Mobileye had made substantial efforts since then to take more control on how this project could be steered to a pr
  
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• Updated Kia Soul gets new engine with over 200bhp

  23-09-2016 13:16
  
  New 201bhp engine and seven-speed DCT for Kia Soul, plus updates for Carens MPV 2016-09-23 12:20 Kia has annonced a round of updates for the Kia Soul, with the highlight being a new 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine with 201bhp mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It'll be shown in public for the first time at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and be on sale in the UK later in 2016.
  The 1.6 T-GDI comes from the Kia Cee'd and Pro_Cee'd GT models, and means the Soul will go from 0 to 6
  
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• VW IT begins operations at new computer centre in Iceland

  23-09-2016 13:15
  
  Volkswagen Group IT has taken up occupancy of a computer centre in Iceland. The facility is operated using renewable energy and is especially environmentally compatible. The servers run high-performance computing applications calling for considerable computing power.
  
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• Toyota West Virginia plant marks 20 years, gets another $400m

  23-09-2016 13:13
  
  Toyota has marked 20 years of West Virginia plant production with the announcement of a US$400m spend at the powertrain factory.
  
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• Infiniti to launch InTouch services with new Q60 in Europe

  23-09-2016 13:04
  
  Infiniti will launch its new InTouch services with the new Q60 sports coupe, due on sale in European markets soon.
  
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• Management briefing - Paris motor show preview

  23-09-2016 12:59
  This, the first of two management briefing reports concerning the 2016 Paris Mondial de l'Automobile, offers a sneak preview of the confirmed and likely world debut cars and concept vehicles.
  
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• Ford introduces adaptive steering on new F-Series and Edge

  23-09-2016 12:59
  
  Adaptive steering technology in the redesigned F-Series Super Duty pickup and new Edge SUV make the vehicles easier to steer at all speeds, Ford said.
  
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• Europe sales up 9.3% in August

  23-09-2016 12:57
  New car registrations, in the 29 European markets analysed by JATO Dynamics, increased by 9.3% in August compared to the same month last year, with 855,300 units registered compared to 782,531 in 2015. For the year to date, registrations surpassed the 10m unit mark, an increase of 7.7%.
  
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• Eaton develops two-speed transmission for electric CVs

  23-09-2016 12:56
  
  Eaton, once a supplier of two-speed rear differentials for trucks, has developed a two-speed transmission for heavy- and medium-duty electric commercial vehicle applications to meet growing demand in Europe and other markets. The product will be in full production this autumn.
  
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