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• How Audi will make roads friendlier to autonomous cars

  18-10-2016 23:20
  
  Filed under:Audi,Germany,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousThe world isn't designed for autonomous cars, but Audi is trying to change that.Continue reading How Audi will make roads friendlier to autonomous cars How Audi will make roads friendlier to autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A sporty Toyota Yaris could compete with the Ford Fiesta ST

  18-10-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Toyota,Hatchback,Future,PerformanceWe would welcome any sporty car Toyota gives us.Continue reading A sporty Toyota Yaris could compete with the Ford Fiesta ST A sporty Toyota Yaris could compete with the Ford Fiesta ST originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear seeks edge in seating, electronics with new Detroit design, innovation center

  18-10-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lear CEO Matt Simoncini believes a new design and innovation center in downtoww Detroit will give the company an advantage as a supplier and designer of advanced seating and electronics technologies.
  
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• Judge 'inclined' to approve VW emissions settlement with owners

  18-10-2016 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A federal judge, indicating he's 'strongly inclined' to do so, will decide by Oct. 25 whether to approve Volkswagen's $10.03 billion settlement with nearly half a million owners of diesel vehicles that don't meet U.S.
  
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• Tesla: New Model 3 orders to be filled starting in mid-2018

  18-10-2016 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla said buyers who place new orders for the Model 3 can expect to begin receiving deliveries as soon as mid-2018, with production starting as scheduled late next year.
  
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• Everything we know about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

  18-10-2016 21:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,Future,Off-RoadJeep cannot afford to mess this one up.Continue reading Everything we know about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Everything we know about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pack of feral dogs dismantle Turkish mechanic's Toyota

  18-10-2016 20:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Ownership,Videos,Weird Car News,Toyota,Auto RepairA Turkish mechanic got a nasty surprise earlier this month when he discovered that wild dogs had vandalized his car.Continue reading Pack of feral dogs dismantle Turkish mechanic's Toyota Pack of feral dogs dismantle Turkish mechanic's Toyota originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mary Barra was considered as Hillary Clinton's vice president pick

  18-10-2016 20:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,GMWhile it'd be bad news for GM, having an automotive leader in the vice president's office would be an exciting prospect for the rest of us.Continue reading Mary Barra was considered as Hillary Clinton's vice president pick Mary Barra was considered as Hillary Clinton's vice president pick originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• Barra made Clinton's long working list for VP pick

  18-10-2016 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors CEO Mary Barra was listed among 39 potential candidates to be Hillary Clinton's running mate in a hacked email released today by WikiLeaks.
  
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• The trouble with defining a hypercar

  18-10-2016 19:25
  
  Filed under:Open RoadIs there a significant difference between a supercar and a hypercar and do you honestly care?Continue reading The trouble with defining a hypercar The trouble with defining a hypercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This kids' book about autonomous cars is totally not creepy

  18-10-2016 19:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousLearn all the ways self-driving cars will turn our world into a utopia.Continue reading This kids' book about autonomous cars is totally not creepy This kids' book about autonomous cars is totally not creepy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sao Paulo show - Honda WR-V world premiere

  18-10-2016 19:19
  The Honda WR-V has been confirmed as a world premiere for November's Sao Paulo International Motor Show 2016. It will join the Jeep Compass, which will make its public debut at the event, the media preview having already taken place.
  
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• 2016 Sao Paulo show - World premieres

  18-10-2016 19:19
  The Honda WR-V was the main world premiere at the 8 November press day of the 2016 Sao Paulo International Motor Show. It joined the Jeep Compass, which made its public debut at the event, the media preview having already taken place.
  
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• A peek at Jeep's Grand Wagoneer, next Wrangler

  18-10-2016 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An attendee at a recent dealer meeting appears to have revealed the first public look at Jeep's upcoming Grand Wagoneer as well as confirmed how closely the redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler will stick to the off-roader's current styling.
  
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• The game that makes drone warfare personal

  18-10-2016 18:47
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,MilitaryKillbox is a game that creates humans out of brightly colored 3D shapes, only to slaughter them in the most dehumanizing way: a drone strike.Continue reading The game that makes drone warfare personal The game that makes drone warfare personal originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GKN lands another electric drive system deal

  18-10-2016 18:18
  
  GKN Driveline said it had developed a new, complete electric drive system for plug in hybrid vehicles destined for 2019 production for a "European vehicle manufacturer".
  
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• Utility, luxury, and speed | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Wagon First Drive

  18-10-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,First Drives,Wagon,LuxuryThe secret? It's a lot quicker than the standard E sedan.Continue reading Utility, luxury, and speed | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Wagon First Drive Utility, luxury, and speed | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Wagon First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Safe bets, bloat and hockey sticks: The 2017 BMW 5 series and what people think

  18-10-2016 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW has revamped the 5 series for the 2017 model year with many technical and communications systems borrowed from the 7-series bin. The new, slightly larger 5 series is set to go on sale in February.
  
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• A grown-up with edge: Honda's retooled CR-V and what people are saying

  18-10-2016 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda's fifth-generation CR-V features more space, horsepower, refinement and, perhaps most importantly, a volume knob. Here's what people are saying about the 2017 Honda CR-V.
  
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• How to become a racing driver

  18-10-2016 17:55
  
  We visit Nissan's NISMO Lab with karting ace Kiern Jewiss and Nissan GT Academy star Jann Mardenborough to learn the ropes 2016-10-19 16:30 What does it take to become a racing driver? Is it pure intuition? Is it a mixture of dedication, attitude and perception? Or does practice simply make perfect?
  To find out, we meet 14-year-old karting ace Kiern Jewiss at Nissan’s NISMO Lab test facility at Silverstone, Northants. Joining us is GT Academy star Jann Mardenborough, whose unconventional
  
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• The 2019 Jeep Grand Wagoneer looks like a Grand Cherokee on steroids

  18-10-2016 17:46
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Jeep,Crossover,SUVOkay, this range-topping SUV looks serious.Continue reading The 2019 Jeep Grand Wagoneer looks like a Grand Cherokee on steroids The 2019 Jeep Grand Wagoneer looks like a Grand Cherokee on steroids originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rising content prompts swift rise in logstics demand - Gebruder

  18-10-2016 17:30
  Rapidly rising content complexity in vehicles is triggering a surge in logistics demands from suppliers says one transport company, as more components means innovative ways have to be found to move them to assembly lines.
  
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• Everything wrong with my brand new 1991 Miata

  18-10-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Open RoadAll the cosmetic and electrical/mechanical problems that come with buying a 25-plus-year-old vehicle.Continue reading Everything wrong with my brand new 1991 Miata Everything wrong with my brand new 1991 Miata originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Updates for Toyota RAV4 add new safety kit

  18-10-2016 17:10
  
  Toyota has announced some updates for RAV4 SUV range for 2017 2016-10-19 09:30 The Toyota RAV4 has been updated for 2017, with the Safety Sense pack now standard on all but the entry-level Active model. Buyers can choose it as a £1,060 option on that car. The pack includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto high beams and road sign recognition.
  All cars except the £23,755 Active model also get sat-nav and free map update
  
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• This is the face of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

  18-10-2016 17:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Jeep,SUVA familiar look for sure, but with modern updates.Continue reading This is the face of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL This is the face of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber drones fly over Mexican traffic jams to heckle drivers

  18-10-2016 16:44
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Driving,South AmericaThe only thing worse than being stuck in traffic is being taunted for being stuck in traffic. To drive home just how lousy it is to be stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, Uber has unleashed ad-carrying drones in Mexico City to let drivers know there's a better way to travel.Continue reading Uber drones fly over Mexican traffic jams to heckle drivers Uber drones fly over Mexican traffic jams to heckle drivers originally appeared on Autoblog on T
  
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• What we know about the Volvo-based crossover from Lynk & Co.

  18-10-2016 16:33
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,China,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,FutureThe company and its first model are still shrouded in mystery.Continue reading What we know about the Volvo-based crossover from Lynk & Co. What we know about the Volvo-based crossover from Lynk & Co. originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 10:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• DHL wins new three-year contract with Toyota in the UK - Automotive World (press release)

  18-10-2016 16:08 via automotiveworld.com
  DHL wins new three-year contract with Toyota in the UK
  Automotive World (press release)
  DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a new three-year contract to manage the parts distribution and same day service warehousing for Toyota, one of the world's largest car manufacturers. The contract will see DHL provide a range of aftermarket services ...and more »
  
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• Someday, Faraday Future wants to invite you to see your EV being built

  18-10-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Green Automakers,Electric,SolarGolden tickets (probably) not required.Continue reading Someday, Faraday Future wants to invite you to see your EV being built Someday, Faraday Future wants to invite you to see your EV being built originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi will spend less on future technology as it focuses on future technology

  18-10-2016 15:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Technology,Crossover,Autonomous,ElectricNo, it doesn't make much sense to us either.Continue reading Audi will spend less on future technology as it focuses on future technology Audi will spend less on future technology as it focuses on future technology originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Which of the Ford Fiesta's four decades are you an expert in (sponsored)

  18-10-2016 15:54
  
  The Ford Fiesta is 40 years old this year but which of the four decades it's been on sale for do you know best? 2016-10-21 11:29 The Ford Fiesta is 40 years old this year which means it’s been a small car favourite through four very different decades. Take our quiz to see which of the Fiesta’s decades you’re most clued up about.
  Times have changed since the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s, but the Ford Fiesta has remained throughout. The Ford Fiesta turns 40 in 2016 having driven its wa
  
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• Ford slows output at four assembly plants

  18-10-2016 15:14
  Barely had furloughed workers at its Flat Rock, Michigan Mustang plant returned to work after a shutdown due to falling demand, Ford announced several more temporary closures in the US and Mexico, saying it had warned previously of such 'production adjustments'.
  
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• Turkish automotive sector set to break new record, yet asking for measures to raise competitiveness - Hurriyet Daily News

  18-10-2016 14:21 via hurriyetdailynews.com
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  Turkish automotive sector set to break new record, yet asking for measures to raise competitiveness
  Hurriyet Daily News
  Turkish automotive sector players have said fresh production and export records will likely be seen over this year, while calling for a series of measures to raise the sector's competitiveness especially against developed markets. According to ...and more »
  
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• LG Chem expects GM to sell over 30,000 Bolts next year

  18-10-2016 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LG Chem, a battery supplier for General Motors' upcoming Bolt electric vehicle, said today it expected the automaker to sell more than 30,000 of the cars next year.
  
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• Nuance Advances Automotive Assistant with AI and Contextual Reasoning - Business Wire (press release)

  18-10-2016 14:01 via businesswire.com
  
  Nuance Advances Automotive Assistant with AI and Contextual Reasoning
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  BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:NUAN) today announced its Contextual Reasoning Framework, a new cloud-based service within the Dragon Drive connected car framework that leverages AI to deliver ...and more »
  
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• Bosal seeks new CEE suppliers to fill tough criteria

  18-10-2016 14:01
  Bosal says despite undoubted labour challenges in Eastern Europe, it regards the region as crucial to its future development and has outlined some of its supplier selection strategy.
  
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• Honda WR-V revealed, but it won't come to Europe

  18-10-2016 13:59
  
  Honda's latest small SUV has been revealed for the South American market, but the WR-V is not heading to the UK 2016-10-18 13:20 Honda has revealed the first picture of its new WR-V ('Winsome Runabout Vehicle'), which it will launch at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show 2016. While the new SUV will go on sale in South America next year, Honda is not planning to offer the car in Europe.
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• NASA unveils NEAT new testbed for electric aircraft

  18-10-2016 13:55
  
  Filed under:Green,ElectricThe first test flight happened in September.Continue reading NASA unveils NEAT new testbed for electric aircraft NASA unveils NEAT new testbed for electric aircraft originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault-Nissan creates tech division to accelerate mobility push

  18-10-2016 13:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan, aiming to parry rivals from Silicon Valley and emerge a leader in next-generation mobility, is forming a 300-person in-house startup division with French partner Renault to focus on software development, cloud engineering and big-data...
  
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• Constellium adds auto aluminium line in France - just-auto.com (registration)

  18-10-2016 13:34 via just-auto.com
  
  Constellium adds auto aluminium line in France
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  Constellium has officially opened a new aluminium automotive body sheet finishing line in Neuf-Brisach, France, costing US$198m. The new line is designed to meet the growing demand for alloy parts. Production capacity is 100,000 tons and the 240 metre ...
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• New Kia Picanto 2017: spy shots, specs and release date

  18-10-2016 13:07
  
  New Kia Picanto city car is due in 2017 with new look and extra equipment 2016-10-18 12:00 An all-new Kia Picanto is on the way very soon, with the city car set to make its debut in early 2017 and go on sale later in the year. Better still, our spy photographers have caught it undergoing winter testing.
  The third generation promises to have more space than the current version, but will still offer a sporty look in contrast with its sister car, the Hyundai i10. Image 2 of 12
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• Schaeffler starts clutch parts production in Thailand

  18-10-2016 12:44
  
  Germany's Schaeffler Group has officially started commercial production at its newly-built automotive components plant in Chonburi, east of Thailand's capital city Bangkok.
  
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• Geely to launch new mid-tier car brand this month

  18-10-2016 12:42
  
  China's Geely Automobile Holdings, which owns Volvo Cars, plans to launch a new global car brand later this week for a new range of products currently being developed jointly between Geely and Volvo, according to reports in China quoting group CEO Gui Shengyue.
  
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• Infiniti Q30 1.6 DCT automatic review

  18-10-2016 12:26
  
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  Can a smooth-shifting automatic gearbox help Infiniti's Q30 to compete with its premium hatchback rivals?In a market littered with talented premium cars, Infiniti has so far struggled to find its feet. But the addition of an Audi A3-fighting family hatchback seemed just what it needed to take Europe by storm.
  Based on the Mercedes A-Class, the Q30 has been on sale almost a year, and comes with the choice of two petrol and two diesel
  
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• Updated Mercedes GLA spied testing

  18-10-2016 12:14
  
  Facelifted Mercedes GLA crossover is spotted underging testing on the road 2016-10-18 11:35 The Mercedes GLA is due for a facelift to bring it up to date, and our spy photographers have caught it testing for the first time. It's set to be fitted with updates already seen on the A-Class, which was updated last year.
  The camouflaged prototype seen in our pictures isn't giving too much away, but the new LED headlights and taillights are likely to be a big part of the car's refreshed look. A new gr
  
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• Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet review

  18-10-2016 12:14
  
  For: Great styling, beautiful interior, comfortable to drive Our Rating: 
  4
  Against: Loud diesel engine, expensive options, numb steering 2016
  The Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet is beautifully finished, refined and a great everyday cruiser with the roof downThe Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet is a superbly refined and beautifully finished convertible. If a drop-top cruiser is on your wish list the C-Class is definitely worth a look at as it’s up there with the best of them. 
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• FCA Canada deal ratified, Unifor starting Ford talks

  18-10-2016 12:14
  
  Auto worker members of Canadian union Unifor have ratified the new wage deal with FCA Canada, following an earlier deal with GM, and contract talks with Ford begin today (18 October) with Ford.
  
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• Constellium adds automotive aluminium finishing line in France

  18-10-2016 12:02
  
  Constellium has officially opened a new aluminium automotive body sheet finishing line in Neuf-Brisach, France, costing US$198m.
  
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• Schaeffler starts Thai clutch parts production - just-auto.com (registration)

  18-10-2016 12:00 via just-auto.com
  
  Schaeffler starts Thai clutch parts production
  just-auto.com (registration)
  Germany's Schaeffler Group has officially started commercial production at its newly-built automotive components plant in Chonburi, east of Thailand's capital city Bangkok. The US$20m factory, located in Hemaraj Chonburi Industrial Estate II ...
  
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• Geely to launch new mid-tier car brand this month - just-auto.com (registration)

  18-10-2016 11:52 via just-auto.com
  
  Geely to launch new mid-tier car brand this month
  just-auto.com (registration)
  China's Geely Automobile Holdings, which owns Volvo Cars, plans to launch a new global car brand later this week for a new range of products currently being developed jointly between Geely and Volvo, according to reports in China quoting group CEO Gui ...and more »
  
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