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• Tesla says it will roll out Uber-style ride services program

  20-10-2016 23:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla plans to announce details of its planned ride-services program next year. The electrical vehicle maker picked an unusual spot to provide an update on the effort: a website disclaimer.
  
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• Henrik Fisker previews secretive car with gorgeous butterfly doors

  20-10-2016 23:36
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Fisker,Sedan,Electric,FutureAs far as doors go, these are works of art.Continue reading Henrik Fisker previews secretive car with gorgeous butterfly doors Henrik Fisker previews secretive car with gorgeous butterfly doors originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Here's what makes Tesla's new Autopilot self-driving technology work

  20-10-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Fisker,Sedan,Electric,FutureTesla installs all the hardware necessary for Level 5 autonomous driving on all of its new cars. Here's what that means in the real world.Continue reading Here's what makes Tesla's new Autopilot self-driving technology work Here's what makes Tesla's new Autopilot self-driving technology work originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nbs
  
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• VW's $10-billion settlement could eliminate any need for a TDI fix

  20-10-2016 22:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,United States,DieselVW hasn't come up with a repair plan that satisfies either US or California regulators.Continue reading VW's $10-billion settlement could eliminate any need for a TDI fix VW's $10-billion settlement could eliminate any need for a TDI fix originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota's Corolla hits 50

  20-10-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On this day 50 years ago, Toyota sent out this press release: 'The Toyota Corolla is a five-passenger vehicle from Japan that is positioned as the 'most accessible car' in the market.
  
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• British Royal Navy shadows Russian carrier group

  20-10-2016 22:27
  
  Filed under:MilitaryRussia's sole aircraft carrier is sailing from its homeport past the British Isles, and that's drawn the attention of the UK and other NATO countries in the region.Continue reading British Royal Navy shadows Russian carrier group British Royal Navy shadows Russian carrier group originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru prices redesigned 2017 Impreza $100 above outgoing car

  20-10-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subaru, in a sign of ongoing weakness in the U.S. car market, is pricing the redesigned 2017 Impreza sedan and five-door just $100 above the outgoing 2016 model, despite a larger footprint and additional safety and communications equipment.
  
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• Gentex posts 18% gain in Q3 net income

  20-10-2016 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mirror and electronics supplier Gentex saw its third-quarter net income climb 18 percent to $92.1 million as sales at its automotive unit increased.
  
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• Hyundai recalls 62,811 Sonatas for loose sunroofs

  20-10-2016 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai Motor America is recalling 62,811 Sonata sedans from the 2015-16 model years because the panoramic sunroof can come loose from the car and fall into traffic.
  
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• Hyundai recalls 2015 and 2016 Sonatas for flying sunroof panels

  20-10-2016 21:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Recalls,Hyundai,United States,Sedan,HybridYou may want to leave a bit of extra space between you and Sonatas for a while.Continue reading Hyundai recalls 2015 and 2016 Sonatas for flying sunroof panels Hyundai recalls 2015 and 2016 Sonatas for flying sunroof panels originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Californians say 200-miles of range, without too much extra cost, is what they want in an EV

  20-10-2016 21:35
  
  Filed under:Green,United States,Electric,HybridWell, duh.Continue reading Californians say 200-miles of range, without too much extra cost, is what they want in an EV Californians say 200-miles of range, without too much extra cost, is what they want in an EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How Harman is harmonising the millennial market - Q&A

  20-10-2016 21:02
  Forget 22-inch wheels, a recent study found that around one-third of new car buyers say that the audio brand in their next vehicle would have a significant impact on their purchase consideration. We caught up with Michael Mauser, EVP and president of Harman's lifestyle audio division, to learn how the sound specialist developed an audio system for the new Toyota C-HR, why its audio solutions are increasingly found in small car platforms, and how Voyager Drive offers a high-end audio experience f
  
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• Similar packaging, improved insides | 2017 Nissan Rogue Quick Spin

  20-10-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Quick Spins,CrossoverUpdates keep this compact crossover competitive, if not exciting.Continue reading Similar packaging, improved insides | 2017 Nissan Rogue Quick Spin Similar packaging, improved insides | 2017 Nissan Rogue Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Carjacking attempt foiled by pesky manual transmission

  20-10-2016 20:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Honda,Nissan,SafetyStick with the stick.Continue reading Carjacking attempt foiled by pesky manual transmission Carjacking attempt foiled by pesky manual transmission originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Ken Block gave his Hoonicorn 1,400 horsepower

  20-10-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Ford,United States,Coupe,Lightweight,Performance,Racing,SpecialtyKen Block reveals the reasoning behind the 1,400 horsepower upgrade.Continue reading Why Ken Block gave his Hoonicorn 1,400 horsepower Why Ken Block gave his Hoonicorn 1,400 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan's purchase of Mitsubishi is officially official

  20-10-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultExpect some Nissan-based Mitsubishis in the future. And perhaps Mitsubishi-based Nissans.Continue reading Nissan's purchase of Mitsubishi is officially official Nissan's purchase of Mitsubishi is officially official originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan-Renault's purchase of Mitsubishi is officially official

  20-10-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultExpect some Nissan-based Mitsubishis in the future. And perhaps Mitsubishi-based Nissans.Continue reading Nissan-Renault's purchase of Mitsubishi is officially official Nissan-Renault's purchase of Mitsubishi is officially official originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla's new self-driving car sharing rules are limited to the Tesla Network

  20-10-2016 19:16
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Transportation Alternatives,Autonomous,ElectricNow we get to wait for details about how the Tesla Network will work.Continue reading Tesla's new self-driving car sharing rules are limited to the Tesla Network Tesla's new self-driving car sharing rules are limited to the Tesla Network originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ghosn targets big synergies in MMC deal

  20-10-2016 19:13
  Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn - now confirmed as the new chair of Mitsubishi - is targeting annual synergy benefits of up to 60 billion yen a year as Nissan completes a deal to take a controlling stake of 34% in the struggling automaker, which will be added to the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
  
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• Florida snake takes a wild ride in an engine bay

  20-10-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsContinue reading Florida snake takes a wild ride in an engine bay Florida snake takes a wild ride in an engine bay originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Florida snake gets taken for a wild ride in car's engine bay

  20-10-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsA Florida snake found its way into the engine bay of a local man's car earlier this week and went for a quick spin on the freeway.Continue reading Florida snake gets taken for a wild ride in car's engine bay Florida snake gets taken for a wild ride in car's engine bay originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Back to school with Kia

  20-10-2016 18:56
  It is a long time since I darkened the door of any university, and then only for the odd social visit, so it was interesting to get a glimpse, courtesy of Kia, to Hyundai Motor Group's facility to see what overseas PR chief Michael Choo called the "more human side" of the automaker.
  
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• Joe Biden burns out in his 1967 Corvette Stingray for Jay Leno's Garage

  20-10-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,TV/Movies,Videos,Chevrolet,Convertible,PerformanceVice President Biden's Stingray is fast, but it's not long before he's outpaced by another Corvette.Continue reading Joe Biden burns out in his 1967 Corvette Stingray for Jay Leno's Garage Joe Biden burns out in his 1967 Corvette Stingray for Jay Leno's Garage originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nbs
  
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• Volvo India takes medium truck design reins

  20-10-2016 18:35
  
  Volvo AB's Indian R&D team is taking the lead developing medium duty trucks for global markets scheduled to go into production in 2017.
  
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• Drive a Bentley | The List #0017

  20-10-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:The List,Videos,BentleyWe drive a Bentley on this episode of The List.Continue reading Drive a Bentley | The List #0017 Drive a Bentley | The List #0017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dana Q3 net income drops to $57 million

  20-10-2016 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dana, the longtime supplier of various drivetrain components, today reported net income of $57 million in the third quarter, down 52 percent from the year-earlier period as sales from its commercial-vehicle units fell again.
  
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• Lithia&'s Q3 net rises 25 percent on broad revenue gains

  20-10-2016 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lithia's third-quarter net income rose 25 percent from a year earlier to $54 million, as revenue rose 8.9 percent to a third-quarter record $2.27 billion, the company said today.
  
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• 2017 Infiniti Q60 glitters in gold for the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog

  20-10-2016 17:22
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Infiniti,United States,Coupe,LuxuryLike the color? You'll love the 400 horsepower.Continue reading 2017 Infiniti Q60 glitters in gold for the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog 2017 Infiniti Q60 glitters in gold for the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 11:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Group 1 Automotive takes over CMH Gowrings Ford site - AM-online

  20-10-2016 17:17 via am-online.com
  Group 1 Automotive takes over CMH Gowrings Ford site
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  Group 1 Automotive has taken the lease on the Ford dealership in Basingstoke formally operated by City Motor Holdings which has gone into administration. The deal was completed this afternoon (Thursday), and the new site is likely to be branded Think ...
  
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• Group 1 Automotive takes over CMH Ford site - AM-online

  20-10-2016 17:17 via am-online.com
  Group 1 Automotive takes over CMH Ford site
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  Group 1 Automotive has taken the lease on the Ford dealership in Basingstoke formally operated by City Motor Holdings which has gone into administration. The deal was completed this afternoon. Snows Motor Group also announced the take-over of three of ...
  
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• Group 1's Q3 net falls 22% on soft energy, UK markets

  20-10-2016 17:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Group 1 Automotive's net income fell 22 percent in the third quarter to $35.4 million, hurt by sales weakness in energy-dependent markets and soft sales in the U.K. following the Brexit vote to leave the European Union.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 2016 review

  20-10-2016 17:11
  
  20 Oct, 2016 4:45pmSam Naylor
  Mercedes-AMG has breathed its magic onto the GLC SUV. How does it stack up as a fast 4x4?The Mercedes GLC is a practical and comfortable family SUV and with that in mind Mercedes has decided to offer it in the UK with only diesel engines. The one exception is this model. It’s the fire-breathing GLC 43 and it features the same 3.0-litre V6 petrol as the C 43 and E 43 models, all developed by Mercedes-AMG.
  This one’s easy to spot, thanks to the flashy radi
  
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• Geely's Lynk & Co. reveals Volvo-based, shareable SUV

  20-10-2016 16:26
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,China,Crossover,SUV,Future,HybridNo dealers, connectivity – it's definitely forward-looking.Continue reading Geely's Lynk & Co. reveals Volvo-based, shareable SUV Geely's Lynk & Co. reveals Volvo-based, shareable SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota to sponsor USA Today's new virtual reality show

  20-10-2016 16:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota is testing a new type of advertising by running the first commercial designed to be viewed within USA Today's new virtual reality program.
  
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• Ratings agency says US dealer happy time over

  20-10-2016 16:04
  
  The best of times may have passed for US auto dealers with vehicle sales likely past their peak and dealer profit margins slipping, Fitch Ratings said.
  
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• Industrial Connectivity Software from Kepware Fuels Pilot IoT Initiative for Leading Automotive Manufacturer - PR Newswire (press release)

  20-10-2016 15:58 via prnewswire.com
  
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  Industrial Connectivity Software from Kepware Fuels Pilot IoT Initiative for Leading Automotive Manufacturer
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  PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kepware Technologies, a PTC business developing industrial connectivity software, announced today that HIROTEC AMERICA has implemented Kepware's KEPServerEX® software to fuel the industrial ...and more »
  
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• Dutch regulators also not too keen on Tesla's 'Autopilot' name

  20-10-2016 15:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Europe,Autonomous,ElectricSome regulators say 'Autopilot' implies that drivers' attention isn't required, cite safety issues.Continue reading Dutch regulators also not too keen on Tesla's 'Autopilot' name Dutch regulators also not too keen on Tesla's 'Autopilot' name originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla updates self-driving capability

  20-10-2016 15:55
  
  Tesla announced all vehicles it builds from now on - including the upcoming Model 3 - would have the hardware "needed for full self-driving capability at a safety level substantially greater than that of a human driver" thanks to a variety of upgrades.
  
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• IIT Madras to set up centre on automotive research - Economic Times

  20-10-2016 15:51 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
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  IIT Madras to set up centre on automotive research
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  CHENNAI: Indian Institute of Technology Madras, has proposed to set up a Centre for Advanced Automotive Research in collaboration with German-based Fraunhofer Gesellschaft. IIT Madras had signed the letter of intent with Fraunhofer Institute IWU ...
  Automotive research centre at IIT-Madras with German instituteNew Keralaall 2 news articles »
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Autocar drives NanoFlowcell concepts, Tesla owner catches valet's joyride

  20-10-2016 15:36
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Technology,ElectricNanoFlowcell says it is in talks to build the Quantino. Tesla Model S energy logs point to joyriding valet. Ultra-E to build 25 "ultra-fast" chargers.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Autocar drives NanoFlowcell concepts, Tesla owner catches valet's joyride Recharge Wrap-up: Autocar drives NanoFlowcell concepts, Tesla owner catches valet's joyride originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for
  
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• Faraday Future will unveil production car at CES

  20-10-2016 15:13
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricWe can't wait to see this car in the flesh.Continue reading Faraday Future will unveil production car at CES Faraday Future will unveil production car at CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Group 1 Automotive posts 3Q earnings - Chron.com

  20-10-2016 15:06 via chron.com
  
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  Group 1 Automotive posts 3Q earnings
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  Group 1 Automotive's earnings tumbled in the third quarter, missing analysts' projections as the slump in oil prices continues to dampen new vehicles sales in the Houston area and elsewhere in the U.S.. The Houston-based Fortune 500 auto retailer ...
  Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) Files An 8-KMarket Exclusive
  One Stock Analysts Are Watching - Asbury Automotive Group Inc ...FTSE News
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• Tesla updates self-driving capability - just-auto.com (registration)

  20-10-2016 15:03 via just-auto.com
  
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  Tesla announced all vehicles it builds from now on – including the upcoming Model 3 – would have the hardware "needed for full self-driving capability at a safety level substantially greater than that of a human driver" thanks to a variety of upgrades.
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• Tomorrow's car seats - lighter, smarter, kinetic

  20-10-2016 14:53
  The three megatrends impacting the global automotive industry, namely fuel efficiency, individualisation and autonomous driving, strongly influence the shape and form of tomorrow's car seat. Continuing just-auto's series of research snapshots - pulled from its automotive research platform, QUBE - this one takes a closer look at some approaches to car seat design.
  
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• Chevy goes subtle with Blue Line concepts for SEMA

  20-10-2016 14:48
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,Chevrolet,Hatchback,Sedan,Concept CarsChevrolet's SEMA offerings don't have wings, a crazy paint job, or anything that screams SEMA.Continue reading Chevy goes subtle with Blue Line concepts for SEMA Chevy goes subtle with Blue Line concepts for SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Clarion Celebrates Automotive Design as Sponsor of ArtCenter College of Design Car Classic 2016 - Yahoo Finance

  20-10-2016 14:40 via finance.yahoo.com
  Clarion Celebrates Automotive Design as Sponsor of ArtCenter College of Design Car Classic 2016
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  CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leader in consumer and commercial mobile electronics, announced today that it will be on-site as a sponsor of this year's Car Classic event presented by ArtCenter College ...and more »
  
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• Western demand helps Czech car output grow

  20-10-2016 14:36
  
  Czech Republic car factory output almost reached 1m, a local lobby group said.
  
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• Singapore teenager rides bike over Lambo, gets off easy

  20-10-2016 14:36
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Lamborghini,AsiaA teenager in Singapore got off shockingly easy after he was caught on camera riding his bike across the hood of a Lamborghini last week.Continue reading Singapore teenager rides bike over Lambo, gets off easy Singapore teenager rides bike over Lambo, gets off easy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lamborghini owner forgives teen for using car as a bike ramp

  20-10-2016 14:36
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Lamborghini,AsiaA teenager in Singapore got off shockingly easy after he was caught on camera riding his bike across the hood of a Lamborghini last week.Continue reading Lamborghini owner forgives teen for using car as a bike ramp Lamborghini owner forgives teen for using car as a bike ramp originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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