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• Ford F-Series Super Duty earns Truck of Texas award

  12-10-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under:Ford,Jeep,Nissan,RAM,Volvo,United States,Truck,Off-RoadAll-new pickup reigns supreme in the Lone Star State.Continue reading Ford F-Series Super Duty earns Truck of Texas award Ford F-Series Super Duty earns Truck of Texas award originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Former Tesla VP heads to Proterra, CA issues Valeo and Wheego autonomous testing permits

  12-10-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Misc. Automakers,Renault,Green Automakers,Autonomous,ElectricJosh Ensign heads to Proterra as COO. Renault appears to be preparing a cheaper EV in China. Valeo and Wheego will test self-driving cars in California.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Former Tesla VP heads to Proterra, CA issues Valeo and Wheego autonomous testing permits Recharge Wrap-up: Former Tesla VP heads to Proterra, CA issues Valeo and Wheego autonomous testing permits originally app
  
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• Lexus takes aim at electric vehicles, again

  12-10-2016 23:16
  
  Filed under:Green,Recalls,Lexus,Toyota,HybridToyota's luxury division really wants to talk down plug-ins.Continue reading Lexus takes aim at electric vehicles, again Lexus takes aim at electric vehicles, again originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ken Block's Hoonicorn is back with two turbos and 1,400 horsepower

  12-10-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Ford,Coupe,Lightweight,Performance,Racing,SpecialtyThe Hoonicorn V2 is here and it's crazier than before.Continue reading Ken Block's Hoonicorn is back with two turbos and 1,400 horsepower Ken Block's Hoonicorn is back with two turbos and 1,400 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MIT adds new material to supercapacitor for better EVs, maybe

  12-10-2016 22:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Electric,FutureRaise your hand if you know what a metal-organic framework is. We didn't.Continue reading MIT adds new material to supercapacitor for better EVs, maybe MIT adds new material to supercapacitor for better EVs, maybe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Yark Subaru named Best Dealership To Work For

  12-10-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yark Subaru, in Toledo, Ohio, has been named the No. 1 dealership on the fifth annual Automotive News list of the 100 Best Dealerships To Work For.
  
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• Nissan should kill the Quest and bring the Mitsubishi Delica D:5 to America

  12-10-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Crossover,Minivan/Van,Diesel,Off-RoadThe Mitsubishi Delica D:5 would look great as a Nissan Quest Q:5. Just sayin'.Continue reading Nissan should kill the Quest and bring the Mitsubishi Delica D:5 to America Nissan should kill the Quest and bring the Mitsubishi Delica D:5 to America originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Audi R8 e-tron is dead with less than 100 built

  12-10-2016 22:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Coupe,Electric,PerformanceThe Audi R8 e-tron's time is nigh after a handful were built.Continue reading The Audi R8 e-tron is dead with less than 100 built The Audi R8 e-tron is dead with less than 100 built originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Suzuki and Toyota: Japanese giants partner to chase European rivals

  12-10-2016 21:27
  
  Toyota and Suzuki announce plans to merge R&D resources to help challenge rivals from Europe and the US. Toyota admits it is behind 2016-10-12 20:20 It’s not uncommon for two rival carmakers to pool resources nowadays, and it looks like Toyota and Suzuki are the next two giants to partner up. The Japanese brands have announced today that they are “exploring ideas directed towards a business partnership”. 
  Both carmakers have their sights set on tackling the increasing
  
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• Come Karting With Us And Help One Of These Automotive Students - Jalopnik

  12-10-2016 21:09 via jalopnik.com
  
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  Come Karting With Us And Help One Of These Automotive Students
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  As part of our Are You Faster Than A Jalopnik Writer? karting event (RSVP here) at Autobahn Indoor Speedway on Sunday, October 23rd, we'll be giving the profits from the event to the RPM Foundation to help one of three worthy students devoted to ...
  
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• AGC Automotive Americas plans relocation to Farmington Hills - Detroit Free Press

  12-10-2016 21:07 via freep.com
  
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  AGC Automotive Americas plans relocation to Farmington Hills
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  AGC Automotive Americas Co., which makes automotive glass products for auto manufacturers as well as to retail customers in the aftermarket, is based in Hebron, Ky., and explored options to remain nearby in a bid to consolidate manufacturing operations ...
  
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• How To Change Your Engine Oil And Filter | Autoblog Wrenched

  12-10-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog WrenchedHere you can find out the process for properly changing your oil and filter yourself.Continue reading How To Change Your Engine Oil And Filter | Autoblog Wrenched How To Change Your Engine Oil And Filter | Autoblog Wrenched originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Gov't: U.S. air bag parts maker ARC Automotive is stonewalling probe of death - Chicago Tribune

  12-10-2016 21:00 via chicagotribune.com
  
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  Gov't: U.S. air bag parts maker ARC Automotive is stonewalling probe of death
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  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is accusing ARC Automotive of stonewalling an investigation into a fatal car crash, and is threatening a large fine over the lack of cooperation, according to documents made available in October 2016.and more »
  
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• NADA puts Michigan dealer Wes Lutz in line to be 2018 chairman

  12-10-2016 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The National Automobile Dealers Association chose Michigan dealer Wes Lutz to be its 2017 vice chairman, putting him in line to be chairman in 2018.
  
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• World's Largest Automotive Glass Facility Opens in Ohio - ENGINEERING.com

  12-10-2016 20:44 via engineering.com
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  World's Largest Automotive Glass Facility Opens in Ohio
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  Fuyao Glass America has announced the grand opening of its newest U.S. facility in Moraine, Ohio. Upon completion, the 116-acre facility, which is housed in General Motors' former assembly plant, will be the largest glass fabrication plant in the world ...
  
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• ChargePoint urges judge to revise VW settlement

  12-10-2016 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ChargePoint, the world's largest electric vehicle charging network, has asked a U.S. judge to order changes to Volkswagen AG's $2 billion agreement with the Justice Department to boost zero emission vehicle infrastructure.
  
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• Ford Performance confirms power upgrades for the Ford Focus RS

  12-10-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,United States,Hatchback,PerformanceThe new kit should be backed by a factory warranty.Continue reading Ford Performance confirms power upgrades for the Ford Focus RS Ford Performance confirms power upgrades for the Ford Focus RS originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Meet the car mount doubling as a phone charger now 31 percent off

  12-10-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under:Gadgets,SmartphoneThe Montar Air Qi Wireless Charging Car Mount should be in every car owner's vehicle.Continue reading Meet the car mount doubling as a phone charger now 31 percent off Meet the car mount doubling as a phone charger now 31 percent off originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recognizing Clarence Ditlow's Contributions to Americans' Automotive Safety - Legal Reader (blog)

  12-10-2016 19:36 via legalreader.com
  
  Recognizing Clarence Ditlow's Contributions to Americans' Automotive Safety
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  Recently, I received a notice from Lou Lombardo, auto safety advocate and creator of Care for Crash Victims, about another well-known automotive safety advocate. I'm pleased to announce that Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) was recognizing Clarence Ditlow's ...
  
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• Anker reveals details about its upcoming automotive brand, Roav ... - TechCrunch

  12-10-2016 19:32 via techcrunch.com
  
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  Anker reveals details about its upcoming automotive brand, Roav ...
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  A few days ago we revealed an automotive product from Anker called Roav. At the time, it seemed the Roav was an in-vehicle heads-up display that looked a lot.and more »
  
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• GTE - the GBP40,000 plug-in Volkswagen Passat

  12-10-2016 19:31
  Forty grand for a Passat. That sounds a lot doesn't it? In fairness, you don't have to pay that much for the plug-in hybrid GTE, with prices starting at close to GBP36,000 before the government grant. The top of the line Advance trim level, though, costs just over GBP40,000, making this the priciest Passat yet.
  
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• GTE - the £40,000 plug-in Volkswagen Passat

  12-10-2016 19:31
  Forty grand for a Passat. That sounds a lot doesn't it? In fairness, you don't have to pay that much for the plug-in hybrid GTE, with prices starting at close to GBP36,000 before the government grant. The top of the line Advance trim level, though, costs just over GBP40,000, making this the priciest Passat yet.
  
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• Daimler wants to cut EV research spending as it preps EQ

  12-10-2016 19:14
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Europe,Germany,ElectricMercedes-Benz parent wants to cut costs as it prepares to introduce its EQ electric-vehicle sub-brand.Continue reading Daimler wants to cut EV research spending as it preps EQ Daimler wants to cut EV research spending as it preps EQ originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Chevy Cruze hatchback delivers on our manual, diesel dreams next year

  12-10-2016 19:03
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,United States,Hatchback,Sedan,DieselMove over Volkswagen, the General is after America's diesel market.Continue reading 2018 Chevy Cruze hatchback delivers on our manual, diesel dreams next year 2018 Chevy Cruze hatchback delivers on our manual, diesel dreams next year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla to provide plans for combined company before SolarCity merger vote

  12-10-2016 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla said today it will provide strategic and product plans for a combined company of the electric automaker and SolarCity Corp. ahead of a Nov. 17 merger vote by shareholders of both companies.
  
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• 13F: As Delphi Automotive Plc (DLPH) Shares Declined, Holder Senator Investment Group LP Upped Stake - Chester News

  12-10-2016 18:04 via chesterindependent.com
  
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  13F: As Delphi Automotive Plc (DLPH) Shares Declined, Holder Senator Investment Group LP Upped Stake
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  Doug Silverman increased its stake in Delphi Automotive Plc (DLPH) by 60.49% based on its latest 2016Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. Senator Investment Group Lp bought 1.96 million shares as the company's stock declined 15.05% while stock markets ...
  Delphi Automotive plc (NYSE:DLPH) PEG Ratio At 0.95Equities Focusall 3 news articles »
  
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• We dropped a piano onto a car Wile E. Coyote style | CarBoom!

  12-10-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,CarBoomFor our grand finale of CarBoom! season one, we drop a piano onto a car.Continue reading We dropped a piano onto a car Wile E. Coyote style | CarBoom! We dropped a piano onto a car Wile E. Coyote style | CarBoom! originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus CT200h hybrid hatch updated for 2017

  12-10-2016 17:56
  
  Lexus revises the CT200h range for 2017, bringing more equipment and rejigged trim levels 2016-10-12 17:05 Lexus's CT200h hybrid hatchback has been on sale for nearly six years now, but Toyota's luxury arm isn't ready to retire it yet. A 2017 model year update version has been launched with extra equipment, new features and a reprofiled Sport variant.
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  There are no changes to the exterior for most of the range, but the Sport model has been lifted with bl
  
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• Inside the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, the company's secret museum

  12-10-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Motorsports,Aston Martin,Automotive History,UKThe place is hard to find, but it's well worth making the trip.Continue reading Inside the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, the company's secret museum Inside the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, the company's secret museum originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai reaches tentative wage deal with South Korean union

  12-10-2016 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai reached a tentative wage pact with its South Korean labor union today, a union official told Reuters, after the automaker's worst-ever industrial strike disrupted output at its key domestic production base.
  
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• Porsche wants to put magnetic dampers in its doors

  12-10-2016 16:55
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Technology,Coupe,Crossover,Sedan,PerformanceThey'll, you know, improve handling.Continue reading Porsche wants to put magnetic dampers in its doors Porsche wants to put magnetic dampers in its doors originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Warsaw aims for 1m EVs in next decade

  12-10-2016 16:34
  
  Poland's automotive industry association head said Warsaw is aiming to have 1m electric cars on domestic roads by 2026 as the country's burgeoning car sector evolves.
  
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• FCA Serbia shifts main purchasing emphasis to quality

  12-10-2016 16:26
  
  FCA Serbia says it has "completely changed" its purchasing division to hone in on quality rather than simply cost in a reorganisation drive. And PSA is targeting 95% local sourcing.
  
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• Renault Kadjar Renaultsport to head hot SUV range

  12-10-2016 16:21
  
  Renault is planning hot Renaultsport versions of its Kadjar and Captur SUVs with the help of Nissan's NISMO tuning arm 2016-10-16 15:00 Renault has confirmed that it’s looking at hot versions of its SUV line-up, with the help of its Renaultsport performance arm and also Alliance partner Nissan’s Nismo tuning division.
  Renaultsport versions of the Captur and Kadjar are expected soon, and our exclusive image shows how a Renault Kadjar Renaultsport could look.
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• Cop helps woman overcome her fear of driving over bridges

  12-10-2016 15:59
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Driving,SafetyThis cop was like a bridge over troubled water for a scared driver.Continue reading Cop helps woman overcome her fear of driving over bridges Cop helps woman overcome her fear of driving over bridges originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Warsaw aims for 1m EVs in next decade - just-auto.com (registration)

  12-10-2016 15:45 via just-auto.com
  
  Warsaw aims for 1m EVs in next decade
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  Poland's automotive industry association head said Warsaw is aiming to have 1m electric cars on domestic roads by 2026 as the country's burgeoning car sector evolves. Viewed as somewhat of an automotive superpower in the region, Poland forms part of ...
  
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• Toyota and Suzuki are looking at an R&D partnership because they admit they're behind

  12-10-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Suzuki,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousEconomies of scale matter with technology.Continue reading Toyota and Suzuki are looking at an R&D partnership because they admit they're behind Toyota and Suzuki are looking at an R&D partnership because they admit they're behind originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Here are the 10 best engines in the world today - Business Insider

  12-10-2016 15:45 via uk.businessinsider.com
  
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  Here are the 10 best engines in the world today
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  Wards released the latest edition of its annual list of best engines in the world. For 2016, the 10 winners are an eclectic bunch. There are four-, six-, and eight-cylinder engines, along with a diesel and a trio of hybrids. This is the 22nd time Wards ...and more »
  
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• VW purchasing uses eastern Europe for supplier expansion

  12-10-2016 15:40
  Volkswagen said its eastern Europe purchasing department is a crucial cog in its search for new suppliers in the 20 countries in which it operates.
  
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• Philippines sales rise 16% in September as annual growth slows

  12-10-2016 15:28
  
  New vehicle sales in the Philippines increased by 16.2% to 31,451 units in September, from 27,069 units in the same month of last year, according to a report released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
  
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• Toyota recalls 340,000 Prius hybrids for faulty brakes

  12-10-2016 15:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Recalls,Toyota,HybridThere are no deaths or injuries officially connected to this issue yet.Continue reading Toyota recalls 340,000 Prius hybrids for faulty brakes Toyota recalls 340,000 Prius hybrids for faulty brakes originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Philippines sales rise 16% in September - just-auto.com (registration)

  12-10-2016 15:17 via just-auto.com
  
  Philippines sales rise 16% in September
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  New vehicle sales in the Philippines increased by 16.2% to 31,451 units in September, from 27,069 units in the same month of last year, according to a report released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the ...
  
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• Toyota Yaris hot hatch on the cards after WRC return

  12-10-2016 15:16
  
  Toyota is back in the World Rally Championship and the Yaris WRC competition car could spawn a production hot hatch2016-10-14 10:00 Toyota could join the hot hatchback ranks for the first time in more than a generation, if plans to support the firm’s newly announced rally campaign with a high-performance Toyota Yaris come to fruition.
  The Japanese manufacturer is using its Fiesta rival to re-enter the WRC in 2017, 17 years after it last competed in the series with the Corolla. Rallying&rs
  
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• One Stock Analysts Are Watching - Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) - FTSE News

  12-10-2016 15:12 via ftsenews.co.uk
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  Recently stock market analysts updated their outstanding price targets on shares of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG). Most recently issued ratings from research reports: 09/15/2016 – Penske Automotive Group, Inc. was downgraded to “hold” by ...
  Analyst Coverage That Is Worth Watching Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), Hertz Global Holdings, Inc ...R
  
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• Synopsys Releases LucidShape CAA V5 Based Beta Version for ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  12-10-2016 15:08 via prnewswire.com
  
  Synopsys Releases LucidShape CAA V5 Based Beta Version for ...
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  Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the beta version availability of its LucidShape® CAA V5 Based software product for the design, analysis and ...and more »
  
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• Synopsys Releases LucidShape CAA V5 Based Beta Version for Automotive Lighting Simulations - PR Newswire (press release)

  12-10-2016 15:08 via prnewswire.com
  
  Synopsys Releases LucidShape CAA V5 Based Beta Version for Automotive Lighting Simulations
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  Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the beta version availability of its LucidShape® CAA V5 Based software product for the design, analysis and verification of automotive exterior lighting designs. LucidShape CAA V5 Based software is an ...and more »
  
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• Mentor Graphics FloEFD Technology Selected for New French Automotive Lighting Master's Degree Program - PR Newswire (press release)

  12-10-2016 15:08 via prnewswire.com
  
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  Mentor Graphics FloEFD Technology Selected for New French Automotive Lighting Master's Degree Program
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  WILSONVILLE, Ore., Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced its partnership of the master's degree program on automotive Embedded Lighting Systems (ELS). Three French universities, the Institut ...and more »
  
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• Axe hovering over Toyota's Avensis

  12-10-2016 15:01
  
  The future of the Toyota Avensis family saloon is "under discussion" as sales continue to falter in the medium range sector 2016-10-14 17:00 While the rest of Toyota’s product portfolio is undergoing a thorough development process, the future isn’t looking so bright for the humble Toyota Avensis saloon. 
  The future of the model is currently “under discussion”, according to the firm’s European boss, in the face of ever-declining sales in the market for family s
  
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• SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting Survey: More Than Two Thirds of Drivers Increasingly Concerned About Driving at Night - Business Wire (press release)

  12-10-2016 15:00 via businesswire.com
  
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  SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting Survey: More Than Two Thirds of Drivers Increasingly Concerned About Driving at Night
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  WILMINGTON, Mass. & HILLSBORO, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new survey released today from SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting, the leader in automotive lighting solutions for the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), found ...and more »
  
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• SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting Survey: More Than Two Thirds of ... - Business Wire (press release)

  12-10-2016 15:00 via businesswire.com
  
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  A new survey released today from SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting, the leader in automotive lighting solutions for the automotive aftermarket and original.and more »
  
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