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• Locklin Tech eyes automotive expansion - Santa Rosa Press Gazette

  24-10-2016 23:44 via srpressgazette.com
  
  Locklin Tech eyes automotive expansion
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  The goal is to meet the demand of those seeking careers as Automotive Service of Excellence-certified technicians. The center reportedly has seen increased enrollment of students interested in the automotive repair field. “I think that the demand for ...
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Riversimple Rasa wins award, Singapore tests autonomous buses

  24-10-2016 23:03
  
  Filed under:Green,Marketing/Advertising,Misc. Automakers,Alternative Fuels,Green Automakers,Technology,Autonomous,HydrogenWelsh writers love this Welsh FCEV. Singapore's self-driving surge continues. FCHEA touts fuel cell tech in the Northeast.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Riversimple Rasa wins award, Singapore tests autonomous buses Recharge Wrap-up: Riversimple Rasa wins award, Singapore tests autonomous buses originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:03:00 EDT.Please see our
  
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• Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Infotainment Market from 2016 to 2020: Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  24-10-2016 23:00 via businesswire.com
  
  Top 5 Vendors in the Automotive Infotainment Market from 2016 to 2020: Technavio
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  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global automotive infotainment market report. This research report also lists eight other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the ...and more »
  
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• Hyundai RM16 N mid-engine hatchback might be real

  24-10-2016 22:22
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Hyundai,Hatchback,PerformanceMid-engine hot hatchback? Mid-engine hot hatchback.Continue reading Hyundai RM16 N mid-engine hatchback might be real Hyundai RM16 N mid-engine hatchback might be real originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Henrik Fisker reveals the face of his upcoming electric vehicle

  24-10-2016 22:13
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Fisker,Sedan,Electric,FutureThe butterfly doors were gorgeous, but the front could use some work.Continue reading Henrik Fisker reveals the face of his upcoming electric vehicle Henrik Fisker reveals the face of his upcoming electric vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Research and Markets - Global Automotive Heated Wiper Blade ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  24-10-2016 22:12 via prnewswire.com
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  DUBLIN, October 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets - Global Automotive Heated Wiper Blade System Aftermarket CAGR Growth of 13.75% by ...
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• NHTSA issues nonbinding guidance on auto cybersecurity

  24-10-2016 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released new guidance for how automakers should approach cybersecurity amid growing scrutiny prompted by high-profile vehicle hacks and the spread of car connectivity technologies.
  
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• Volkswagen pressured by EU to show damaged cars will be fixed

  24-10-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen is facing renewed pressure to repair the damage caused by its diesel emissions scandal, with the European Union calling on the carmaker to start compensating affected consumers and show clear proof that vehicles will be fixed within the...
  
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• Jay Leno explores his 98-year old 1918 Stutz Bearcat

  24-10-2016 21:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Convertible,Classics,SpecialtyLeno's newly restored antique hits the road.Continue reading Jay Leno explores his 98-year old 1918 Stutz Bearcat Jay Leno explores his 98-year old 1918 Stutz Bearcat originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Yvette Nicole Brown from Community sells cars for us | Stars Selling Cars

  24-10-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Used Car Buying,Stars Selling CarsCommunity's Yvette Nicole Brown has moved from Greendale Community College to our used car lot! Watch as the comedienne brings a whole new level of charisma to this episode of Stars Selling Cars.Continue reading Yvette Nicole Brown from Community sells cars for us | Stars Selling Cars Yvette Nicole Brown from Community sells cars for us | Stars Selling Cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:00:00 EDT
  
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• Consumer Reports no longer recommends Honda Civic

  24-10-2016 20:34
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Acura,Audi,BMW,Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,Chrysler,Dodge,Fiat,Ford,GM,GMC,Honda,Hyundai,Infiniti,Jaguar,Jeep,Kia,Land Rover,Lexus,Lincoln,Maserati,Mazda,Mercedes-Benz,MINI,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Porsche,RAM,smart,Subaru,Tesla,Toyota,Volkswagen,Volvo,Car Buying,GenesisHonda's excellent compact sedan isn't so excellent, according to Consumer Reports.Continue reading Consumer Reports no longer recommends Honda Civic Consumer Reports no longer recommends Honda Civic originally appeare
  
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• Reynolds invests in online used-car trade network

  24-10-2016 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dealership software giant Reynolds and Reynolds has taken a minority, yet 'significant' stake in the Appraisal Lane, a startup online used-car trade network.
  
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• Florida Highway Patrolman stops to help wounded eagle

  24-10-2016 19:56
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsA car collided with a bald eagle on the Florida Turnpike and was rescued by a Florida Highway Patrolman.Continue reading Florida Highway Patrolman stops to help wounded eagle Florida Highway Patrolman stops to help wounded eagle originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buick becomes first U.S. brand to crack top 3 reliability rankings by Consumer Reports

  24-10-2016 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Buick cracked into Consumer Reports' ranking of the top three most reliable brands -- a feat no American brand has accomplished since the organization began tracking brand performance in the early 1980s. Buick ranked No.
  
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• COMMENT - Industry consolidation just ratcheted up

  24-10-2016 19:42
  Industry consolidation is much talked about in automotive circles. Just the other day, I heard the prediction - one that I first heard in the 1990s - that the global auto industry will eventually collapse to around six big players. Don't hold your breath though. It is probably true to say though that the process of consolidation or restructuring at the industry level is a pretty slow one and takes a number of forms. It is coming, but it will take time. Maybe though, we're seeing signs of acceler
  
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• PPG Kansai Automotive Finishes Receives Nissan 2016 Regional ... - Business Wire (press release)

  24-10-2016 19:40 via businesswire.com
  
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  PPG Kansai Automotive Finishes Receives Nissan 2016 Regional ...
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  Tom Greenwood (center), president, and Ranju Arya (second from right), global director of the Nissan account, accept the Nissan 2016 Regional Monozukuri ...and more »
  
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• COMMENT - Industry consolidation just ratcheted up - just-auto.com (registration)

  24-10-2016 19:17 via just-auto.com
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  Industry consolidation is much talked about in automotive circles. Just the other day, I heard the prediction - one that I first heard in the 1990s - that the global auto industry will eventually collapse to around six big players. Don't hold your ...and more »
  
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• Is Faraday Future dragging on $46 million worth of construction payments?

  24-10-2016 19:14
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,United States,ElectricFaraday Future once received $215 million in incentives from Nevada.Continue reading Is Faraday Future dragging on $46 million worth of construction payments? Is Faraday Future dragging on $46 million worth of construction payments? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan gets EPA-rated 366-mile range

  24-10-2016 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan received a U.S.-best EPA-rated driving range of 366 miles, the automaker said today. The Clarity Fuel Cell, set for a limited U.S.
  
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• The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is frisky

  24-10-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadThe 2017 Elantra with its newfound conservatism is a no-brainer choice for especially young families.Continue reading The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is frisky The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is frisky originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rolls-Royce Dawn Inspired by Fashion revealed

  24-10-2016 18:55
  
  Rolls-Royce goes even more designer with bespoke Inspired by Fashion choices for Dawn convertible 2016-10-25 09:00 Rolls-Royce already has one of the most extensive options lists of any carmaker, but it’s just extended it even further with its new Dawn Inspired by Fashion creation. The luxury drop-top gains a new colour palette and a variety of new materials.
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  Part of the so-called ‘Spring/Summer 2017 Couture collection’, the bespoke Da
  
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• Clive Owen, BMW 5 Series star in BMW Films' The Escape

  24-10-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Videos,BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceBMW goes for sci-fi and action in this nearly 15-minute thriller.Continue reading Clive Owen, BMW 5 Series star in BMW Films' The Escape Clive Owen, BMW 5 Series star in BMW Films' The Escape originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Grand Tour reminisces about the good times with Top Gear

  24-10-2016 18:27
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Humor,TV/Movies,VideosThe gang looks back at the old show.Continue reading The Grand Tour reminisces about the good times with Top Gear The Grand Tour reminisces about the good times with Top Gear originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Grand Tour crew reminisces about the good times on Top Gear

  24-10-2016 18:27
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Humor,TV/Movies,VideosThe gang looks back at the old show.Continue reading The Grand Tour crew reminisces about the good times on Top Gear The Grand Tour crew reminisces about the good times on Top Gear originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• An Outback for architects | 2017 Audi A4 Allroad First Drive

  24-10-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Audi,First Drives,Crossover,Wagon,LuxuryFor those who want a classy SUV alternative.Continue reading An Outback for architects | 2017 Audi A4 Allroad First Drive An Outback for architects | 2017 Audi A4 Allroad First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Lexus IS review

  24-10-2016 17:50
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the Lexus IS covering the Mk3 IS (2013-date)Ever since Lexus arrived in the UK in 1990, it has single-mindedly chosen not to compete directly with the established premium brands. The Toyota sub-brand has instead gone its own way with its design, engineering, customer service – indeed, pretty much every aspect of its cars.
  The IS is a perfect example of that. While more obvious c
  
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• Automotive Industry IT Spending - By 2020, IT Spending by Automotive Companies to Reach $80.05 Billion - Research ... - Business Wire (press release)

  24-10-2016 17:46 via businesswire.com
  
  Automotive Industry IT Spending - By 2020, IT Spending by Automotive Companies to Reach $80.05 Billion - Research ...
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  Growing digitization, connectivity, cloud computing, dynamic customer preferences, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, and increasing automation are the key trends driving the automotive industry to invest in IT. Automotive OEMs, Tier I suppliers ...and more »
  
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• RHA calls for Calais long-term solution as camp bulldozed

  24-10-2016 17:37
  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) is warning today's (24 October) bulldozing of the infamous 'jungle' migrant camp in Calais, is "by far the end of the problem" as worries surface the problem will simply reoccur.
  
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• Neiman Marcus adds $65,000 Fiat 600 Jolly look-alike to Fantasy Gifts collection

  24-10-2016 17:33
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Design/Style,Green,Fiat,Coupe,Electric,SpecialtyHis comes in green, while hers is finished in pink.Continue reading Neiman Marcus adds $65,000 Fiat 600 Jolly look-alike to Fantasy Gifts collection Neiman Marcus adds $65,000 Fiat 600 Jolly look-alike to Fantasy Gifts collection originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Road raging driver survives brake checking a heavy duty truck

  24-10-2016 17:07
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Driving,Safety,SUV,TruckA viral video showing a driver brake checking a heavy truck on a freeway in Wisconsin last week has sparked a conversation about road rage and risky driving maneuvers.Continue reading Road raging driver survives brake checking a heavy duty truck Road raging driver survives brake checking a heavy duty truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:07:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | C
  
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• 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 blitzes the Nurburgring in 7:29.60

  24-10-2016 17:05
  
  Filed under:Videos,Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,RacingIf you thought American cars only go in a straight line, this video will change your mind.Continue reading 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 blitzes the Nurburgring in 7:29.60 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 blitzes the Nurburgring in 7:29.60 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Are Angelenos still an 'automotive people?' Measure M will tell - Los Angeles Times

  24-10-2016 17:02 via latimes.com
  
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  Are Angelenos still an 'automotive people?' Measure M will tell
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  Nearly 50 years ago, Los Angeles County voters were asked to approve the region's first sales tax increase for public transportation. The plan was to build a network of rail lines that would let people leave their pollution-spewing cars at home and be ...and more »
  
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• The strange history of Mercedes-Benz pick-up trucks

  24-10-2016 16:53
  
  As Mercedes gears up to unveil its all-new pick-up on Tuesday 25th October, we leaf through Merc's history books to discover its roots... 2016-10-24 20:10 Mercedes is poised to reveal its all-new pick-up truck in concept form and although the brand isn’t known for its pick-ups, this isn't the first time it has dabbled with the idea.
  The all-new Mercedes-Benz pick-up, rumoured to be called either X-Class or GLT, will thrust Mercedes into the hotly-contested global market for open-backed ut
  
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• RHA calls for Calais long-term solution as camp bulldozed - Just Auto - just-auto.com (registration)

  24-10-2016 16:52 via just-auto.com
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  RHA calls for Calais long-term solution as camp bulldozed - Just Auto
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  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) is warning today's (24 October) bulldozing of the infamous 'jungle' migrant camp in Calais, is "by far the end of the ...and more »
  
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• Connecting our connected cars to connected things

  24-10-2016 16:45
  
  Filed under:Open RoadOver the last five years, we've seen connectivity drive a new generation of in-car experiences with content and services that make our commutes safer, simpler and in some cases, more satisfying.Continue reading Connecting our connected cars to connected things Connecting our connected cars to connected things originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Analysts Update Their Price Target On O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) - FTSE News

  24-10-2016 16:42 via ftsenews.co.uk
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  Analysts Update Their Price Target On O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY)
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  Recently analysts working for numerous investment brokerages have updated their research report ratings and price targets on shares of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY). Recent broker ratings and price targets: 10/21/2016 – O'Reilly Automotive, ...
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• Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has the longest range of any EV: 366 miles

  24-10-2016 16:39
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,HydrogenYou could get stranded a long, long way from the nearest hydrogen station.Continue reading Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has the longest range of any EV: 366 miles Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has the longest range of any EV: 366 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler to build global facility for lithium-ion batteries

  24-10-2016 16:07
  
  Daimler has begun the construction phase for a second battery factory at subsidiary Accumotive's  site in Kamenz, Germany.
  
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• Using your smartphone after a car accident

  24-10-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadHow to use your smartphone as a tool after a crash.Continue reading Using your smartphone after a car accident Using your smartphone after a car accident originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Panasonic and Tesla broaden battery partnership

  24-10-2016 15:59
  
  Panasonic and Tesla Motor are broadening their battery partnership to include the manufacture and marketing of storage batteries for homes. They will be built at the Gigafactory and boost that plant's capacity utilisation.
  
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• The enthusiasts keeping Rootes Group models on the road

  24-10-2016 15:58
  
  Like many British classics, models from the Rootes Group are a rare sight. But preserving a priceless archive is securing their future 2016-10-24 16:00 The history of the UK automotive industry is littered with famous names that have fallen from grace: Rover, Austin and Jensen-Healey to name just a few.
  Many of these brands’ once great production lines have been defunct for decades, with factories replaced by modern shopping centres or sweeping housing estates. The cars that once rolled o
  
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• SEMA 2016: previewing the world's biggest modified car show

  24-10-2016 15:46
  
  Everything we know so far about this year's SEMA trade show in Las Vegas - famous for some of the wildest modified cars around 2016-10-24 19:30 There are traditional motor shows, and then there's SEMA. The 'Specialty Equipment Market Association's' annual event showcases the biggest and best of the modified car world, and it kicks off next week.
  Held every year at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, the SEMA show sees manufacturers team up with tuners and besapoke bodystylers to showcase new produ
  
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• Lightly-camouflaged Alfa Romeo Stelvio snapped testing

  24-10-2016 15:19
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Alfa Romeo,Crossover,SUVUnsurprisingly, the Stelvio looks like a Giulia SUV.Continue reading Lightly-camouflaged Alfa Romeo Stelvio snapped testing Lightly-camouflaged Alfa Romeo Stelvio snapped testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler to build global facility for lithium-ion batteries | Automotive ... - just-auto.com (registration)

  24-10-2016 15:15 via just-auto.com
  
  Daimler to build global facility for lithium-ion batteries | Automotive ...
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  Daimler has begun the construction phase for a second battery factory at subsidiary Accumotive's site in Kamenz, Germany. related to Components, Electric ...and more »
  
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• UBS to help Automotive Holdings Group rev up logistics sale - The Australian Financial Review

  24-10-2016 14:52 via afr.com
  
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  UBS to help Automotive Holdings Group rev up logistics sale
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  UBS is understood to have fielded a number of inquiries from private equity groups ahead of the mooted auction, which may bring in between $200 million to $250 million. Chris Ratcliffe. by; Sarah Thompson · Anthony Macdonald · Joyce Moullakis ...
  
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• F1 title fight gets closer | 2016 US Grand Prix recap

  24-10-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,Renault,United States,RacingNico Rosberg did what he needed to do at the 2016 US Grand Prix to maintain his position in the Formula 1 Driver's Championship, but Lewis Hamilton closed the gap and keeps himself in the hunt.Continue reading F1 title fight gets closer | 2016 US Grand Prix recap F1 title fight gets closer | 2016 US Grand Prix recap originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of fee
  
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• F1 title fight gets closer | 2016 US Grand Prix reacp

  24-10-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,Renault,United States,RacingNico Rosberg did what he needed to do at the 2016 US Grand Prix to maintain his position in the Formula 1 Driver's Championship, but Lewis Hamilton closed the gap and keeps himself in the hunt.Continue reading F1 title fight gets closer | 2016 US Grand Prix reacp F1 title fight gets closer | 2016 US Grand Prix reacp originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of fee
  
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• Ford, Nissan lead effort to further develop industry in Africa

  24-10-2016 14:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A group of carmakers led by executives from Ford Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co.
  
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• Ford breaks ground for Data Centre at Dearborn - just-auto.com (registration)

  24-10-2016 14:30 via just-auto.com
  
  Ford breaks ground for Data Centre at Dearborn
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  Ford has broken ground at its Ford World Headquarters campus in Dearborn for a 'Data Centre of the Future '. Ford CIO Marcy Klevorn highlighted the increased demand for technology including an explosion of data at Ford. "Today represents the automotive ...
  
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• Automotive 'eye' developer Oryx Vision raises $17M - Optics.org

  24-10-2016 14:16 via optics.org
  Automotive 'eye' developer Oryx Vision raises $17M
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  Israeli company is working on depth sensors featuring optical nano-antennas that it says will outperform lidar and radar systems. Tesla Model S · Oryx Vision, an Israeli company developing a new kind of photonic sensor technology allowing autonomous ...
  
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