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• Talk about auto industry, foreign automakers request

  28-10-2016 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A trade group representing foreign-owned automakers in the U.S. has urged the transition teams of presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to address key automotive industry issues in the time remaining before election day.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Halliburton pays to clean up LA air, Wheego switches role to autonomous tech supplier

  28-10-2016 23:28
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Emissions,Transportation Alternatives,Autonomous,ElectricEPA settles with Halliburton of Clean Air Act violations. Wheego Electric Cars becomes Wheego Technologies. HART partners with Tesla.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Halliburton pays to clean up LA air, Wheego switches role to autonomous tech supplier Recharge Wrap-up: Halliburton pays to clean up LA air, Wheego switches role to autonomous tech supplier originally appeared on Auto
  
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• Larry Kosilla transforms his garage into a detailer's paradise

  28-10-2016 23:02
  
  Filed under:Etc.,VideosNow this is the kind of garage we want.Continue reading Larry Kosilla transforms his garage into a detailer's paradise Larry Kosilla transforms his garage into a detailer's paradise originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota orders stop-sale for 2016-17 Prius over parking brake issue

  28-10-2016 22:02
  
  Filed under:Green,Recalls,Toyota,Safety,HybridAbout 92,000 cars are affected by the recall.Continue reading Toyota orders stop-sale for 2016-17 Prius over parking brake issue Toyota orders stop-sale for 2016-17 Prius over parking brake issue originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to buy a new car for less than sticker price

  28-10-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadWhen thousands of dollars are on the line, you want to do what you can to save money on a new car purchase. Plan ahead and negotiate hard to get the car for the price you want.Continue reading How to buy a new car for less than sticker price How to buy a new car for less than sticker price originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1981 Honda Accord LX Hatchback

  28-10-2016 21:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.The first-gen Accord was a reliability and value-holding legend, but eventually most of them rusted away, or blew head gaskets, or just plain wore out.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1981 Honda Accord LX Hatchback Junkyard Gem: 1981 Honda Accord LX Hatchback originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A bluffer's guide to the 2016 SEMA show

  28-10-2016 21:20
  
  Filed under:Open RoadLooking forward to this year's SEMA Show? Me too. Here's a novice's survival guide and some of the things that I'm looking forward to this year.Continue reading A bluffer's guide to the 2016 SEMA show A bluffer's guide to the 2016 SEMA show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sonic takes EchoPark into Fla., Ga. with acquisition

  28-10-2016 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sonic Automotive is taking its used-only EchoPark stores into two new markets: Florida and Georgia. Sonic has acquired AutoMatch USA, which has four used-only stores in Georgia and Florida.
  
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• Warm up your car correctly on cold mornings

  28-10-2016 20:50
  
  Filed under:Open RoadThe safe and right way to let your car warm up during colder weather.Continue reading Warm up your car correctly on cold mornings Warm up your car correctly on cold mornings originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Pedestrian Protection System Market Growth at 33.29%, 2016-2020: Key Challenges, Trends ... - Business Wire (press release)

  28-10-2016 20:34 via businesswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Pedestrian Protection System Market Growth at 33.29%, 2016-2020: Key Challenges, Trends ...
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  Global automotive pedestrian protection system market to grow at a CAGR of 33.29% during the period 2016-2020. Global Automotive Pedestrian Protection System Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from ...and more »
  
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• Monster Ford F-150 Raptor and Super Duty trucks invade SEMA

  28-10-2016 20:25
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,Ford,United States,Minivan/Van,Truck,Performance,SpecialtyThe Ford F-150 Raptor grows taller for SEMA.Continue reading Monster Ford F-150 Raptor and Super Duty trucks invade SEMA Monster Ford F-150 Raptor and Super Duty trucks invade SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Comma.ai developer kills semi-autonomous device after NHTSA request

  28-10-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Government/Legal,United States,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousA drastic reaction to a reasonable request.Continue reading Comma.ai developer kills semi-autonomous device after NHTSA request Comma.ai developer kills semi-autonomous device after NHTSA request originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tenneco Q3 net income rises with one-time gain

  28-10-2016 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tenneco reported net income of $180 million on the quarter, up from $52 million in the year-earlier period. The company benefited this past quarter from a $105 million foreign tax credit adjustment.
  
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• Fraunhofer ILT collaborative projects improve Automotive manufacturing - Laser Systems Europe

  28-10-2016 18:48 via lasersystemseurope.com
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  Fraunhofer ILT collaborative projects improve Automotive manufacturing
  Laser Systems Europe
  The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT will be presenting the latest results of two collaborative projects at Euroblech from 25 to 29 October in Hanover, Germany. Both projects aim to improve the processing of lightweight, high-strength ...and more »
  
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• Watch a turbocharger crack under the stress of a hydraulic press

  28-10-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under:Humor,Videos,EuropeThis is why humans invented power tools and video streaming services.Continue reading Watch a turbocharger crack under the stress of a hydraulic press Watch a turbocharger crack under the stress of a hydraulic press originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Comma One creator gives up project after NHTSA probes for more information

  28-10-2016 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Comma.ai may have just become a footnote in the history of self-driving cars. On Thursday, founder George Hotz tweeted from Comma.ai's account that he was putting a halt to Comma One, the company's first aftermarket driver assist product.
  
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• Infiniti offers Q60 Neiman Marcus Limited Edition

  28-10-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Infiniti is the latest automaker to be featured in Neiman Marcus' Christmas Book. The Q60 Neiman Marcus Limited Edition is priced at $63,000 in the retailer's 2016 fantasy gifts collection.
  
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• Army Stryker gets 30-mm cannon in remote-controlled turret

  28-10-2016 16:31
  
  Filed under:MilitaryThe Stryker is getting more firepower, and it's safer for crews, too, after General Dynamics replaced the manned, unarmored turret.Continue reading Army Stryker gets 30-mm cannon in remote-controlled turret Army Stryker gets 30-mm cannon in remote-controlled turret originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Zero to 60 Designs creates a fusion of Ford GT and Mustang

  28-10-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceIf you like it, we have good news for you.Continue reading Zero to 60 Designs creates a fusion of Ford GT and Mustang Zero to 60 Designs creates a fusion of Ford GT and Mustang originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW recalling 154,472 vehicles in U.S., Canada over fuel pumps

  28-10-2016 16:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW is recalling 154,472 vehicles registered in the U.S. and Canada for a fuel pump problem that could cause stalling, according to a filing with U.S. safety regulators and BMW.
  
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• Nissan-backed Calsonic Kansei surges on report of KKR takeover

  28-10-2016 15:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Calsonic Kansei shares surged to a record in Tokyo after a report that the U.S. investment firm KKR and Co. will acquire the Japanese auto-parts supplier backed by Nissan Motor Co.
  
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• Breakthrough in harvesting energy from automotive shock absorbers ... - Science Daily

  28-10-2016 15:21 via sciencedaily.com
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  Breakthrough in harvesting energy from automotive shock absorbers ...
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  Boosting the fuel efficiency of motor vehicles by “harvesting” the energy generated by their shock absorbers and feeding it back into batteries or electrical ...and more »
  
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• Health costs from vehicle emissions add $18 to the real-world cost of every tank of gas

  28-10-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,United States,ElectricIf all vehicles in California were zero-emissions, premature deaths would drop by 400 a year.Continue reading Health costs from vehicle emissions add $18 to the real-world cost of every tank of gas Health costs from vehicle emissions add $18 to the real-world cost of every tank of gas originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nb
  
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• Hyundai finally settles inflated fuel economy claims lawsuit for $41.2 million

  28-10-2016 15:14
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Hyundai,Kia,United StatesFour years later, the Hyundai fuel economy fiasco is pretty much over.Continue reading Hyundai finally settles inflated fuel economy claims lawsuit for $41.2 million Hyundai finally settles inflated fuel economy claims lawsuit for $41.2 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AutoNation Q3 net income drops 9.5% to $107.3 million

  28-10-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AutoNation's net income dropped 9.5 percent to $107.3 million in the third quarter as it sold fewer vehicles and suffered because of the Takata airbag recall and automakers' sales incentive programs.
  
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• In the world of automotive bug bounties, GM and Tesla take ... - Autoblog (blog)

  28-10-2016 14:39 via autoblog.com
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  In the world of automotive bug bounties, GM and Tesla take ...
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  In which we try to figure out the state of bug bounty programs at GM, FCA, and Tesla, without a lot of luck.and more »
  
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• Pedal to the metal: A big week for automotive - The Engineer

  28-10-2016 14:35 via theengineer.co.uk
  
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  Pedal to the metal: A big week for automotive
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  Plenty of food for thought from the automotive sector this week. On Thursday, news came through that Nissan had committed to build the new Qashqai and X-Trail SUV at the company's Sunderland plant. It's a move that should secure 7,000 jobs in the North ...
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  Nissan confirms future models for UK plantjust-auto.com (registration)all 336 news arti
  
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• In the world of automotive bug bounties, GM and Tesla take divergent roads

  28-10-2016 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,GM,Tesla,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,Emerging Technologies,Smartphone,ElectricEveryone's being mysterious.Continue reading In the world of automotive bug bounties, GM and Tesla take divergent roads In the world of automotive bug bounties, GM and Tesla take divergent roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AutoNation adds used-only stores as part of broad expansion

  28-10-2016 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AutoNation is embarking on a wide-ranging, $500 million brand extension strategy led by the launch of stand-alone used-vehicle stores using no-haggle pricing.
  
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• 2017 Mercedes S-Class facelift to bring wholesale engine upgrades

  28-10-2016 14:30
  
  The 2017 Mercedes S-Class is set to gain advanced new engine tech along with a 48v electrical system 2016-10-28 19:00 A facelifted version of the Mercedes S-Class will arrive next summer - and it will usher in a fresh range of all-new engines that will eventually filter through much of the German manufacturer’s line-up.
  The luxury saloon is destined to get only mild styling tweaks but a host of improvements under the skin including, crucially, an upgrade to a 48-volt electrics system. Thi
  
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• Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Volvo V90

  28-10-2016 14:20
  
  Mercedes and Volvo both have strong load-lugging legacies to build on, but can the stylish new E-Class Estate see off the V90? 2016-10-29 10:00 Few manufacturers have the rich estate car history of Mercedes. For decades, the German brand has been delivering versatile load-luggers that combine unrivalled carrying capacity with considerable upper class appeal – so the arrival of a new E-Class Estate is big news. The previous generation was one of the roomiest cars money could buy, so the ne
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors suffers quarterly loss; mileage scandal slashes sales

  28-10-2016 13:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mitsubishi Motors today reported its first quarterly operating loss in nearly six years as the Japanese automaker struggles to recover from a slump in domestic sales after admitting to overstating the fuel economy on its vehicles.
  
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• Volkswagen Group operating profit up this year

  28-10-2016 13:22
  
  Despite the impact of 'dieselgate' Volkswagen Group generated an operating profit before special items of EUR11.3 (10.2)bn in the first nine months of the year, representing an increase of 10.5%.
  
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• Visteon reports net income up, on lower sales

  28-10-2016 13:22
  
  Visteon has reported sales of US$770m and net income attributable to Visteon of $28m, or $0.81 per diluted share in the third quarter
  
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• Qualcomm signs definitive agreement to acquire NXP

  28-10-2016 13:22
  
  Qualcomm Incorporated and NXP Semiconductors have announced a definitive agreement, unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, under which Qualcomm will acquire NXP.
  
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• PPG completes first phase expansion of Mexican facility

  28-10-2016 13:21
  
  PPG has announced the completion of the first phase of an expansion project at its facility in Tepotzotlan, Mexico. The completed expansion, which adds production and distribution capacity for automotive adhesive and sealant products, is part of a two-phase project that will help PPG meet increasing demand in the growing Mexican automotive manufacturing industry.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant to produce first EQ brand electric car

  28-10-2016 13:12
  Mercedes-Benz says the first production model of the new EQ product brand is to be produced in Bremen by the end of this decade.
  
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• Ford Super Duty features Magna's Eyeris system

  28-10-2016 13:08
  
  Magna International has announced that its its vision-based driver-assistance technologies are featured in the 2017 Ford Super Duty Trailer Reverse Guidance system.
  
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• Ford Smart Mobility appoints new VP Autonomous Vehicles Solutions

  28-10-2016 13:07
  
  Ford Motor Company announced on 27 October 2016 the appointment of Laura Merling as vice president, Autonomous Vehicles Solutions, of Ford Smart Mobility LLC, Ford's subsidiary working to design, build, grow and invest in emerging mobility services. Merling will report to Jim Hackett, Ford Smart Mobility LLC chairman, and be based in Palo Alto, California.
  
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• FCA building new Mopar parts distribution centre in Michigan

  28-10-2016 13:05
  
  FCA US has announced a US$10.4m investment in a new Mopar Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) located in Romulus, Michigan. The new facility will encompass 500,000 square feet and more than 100 workers. Preliminary construction work has already begun on the new Metro Detroit PDC.
  
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• Denso H1 fiscal year revenue down 2.3%

  28-10-2016 13:03
  
  Denso has posted first half of fiscal year results that show sales and profit down on last year.
  
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• Bosch preparing for further growth in Mexico

  28-10-2016 13:00
  Bosch says it is preparing for further growth in Mexico.
  
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• BorgWarner Q3 sales up 17.5%

  28-10-2016 12:59
  
  BorgWarner has reported Q3 US GAAP net sales of US$2,214m, up 17.5% compared with third quarter 2015.
  
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• Autoliv Q3 results beat expectations

  28-10-2016 12:55
  
  For the three-month period ended September 30, Autoliv reported consolidated sales of US$2,461m. Quarterly organic sales grew by 6.1%. The operating margin was 7.8% and the adjusted operating margin was 8.1%.
  
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• VW Group operating profit up this year - just-auto.com (registration)

  28-10-2016 12:46 via just-auto.com
  
  VW Group operating profit up this year
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  Despite the impact of 'dieselgate' Volkswagen Group generated an operating profit before special items of EUR11.3 (10.2)bn in the first nine months of the year, representing an increase of 10.5%. Porsche and Skoda lifted VW Group earnings, while ...and more »
  
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• What's with this Brexit thing, Watson?

  28-10-2016 12:23
  Brexit has been in the news again this week, its implications stretching far and wide, sometimes confounding expectations. On the plus side, the UK economy is performing relatively well according to the latest data. In the auto sector, there was also the welcome announcement from Nissan that it will invest in future new models at Sunderland.
  
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• Qualcomm signs definitive agreement to acquire NXP - just-auto.com (registration)

  28-10-2016 12:21 via just-auto.com
  
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  Qualcomm signs definitive agreement to acquire NXP
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  Qualcomm Incorporated and NXP Semiconductors have announced a definitive agreement, unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, under which Qualcomm will acquire NXP. A subsidiary of Qualcomm will commence a tender ...
  Qualcomm to Acquire NXP in IoT, Automotive Tech PushDatamation
  Qualcomm Deal With NXP Might Capitalize On The Automotive Industry's Path Towards Full Autonomous
  
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• PPG completes first phase expansion of Mexico site - just-auto.com (registration)

  28-10-2016 12:21 via just-auto.com
  
  PPG completes first phase expansion of Mexico site
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  PPG has announced the completion of the first phase of an expansion project at its facility in Tepotzotlan, Mexico. The completed expansion, which adds production and distribution capacity for automotive adhesive and sealant products, is part of a two ...
  
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• New Volkswagen Atlas & Teramont SUVs

  28-10-2016 12:21
  Volkswagen of America has released details and images of the Atlas, a 5m-long SUV to be manufactured at Chattanooga. Its Chinese market counterpart, the Teramont, has been simultaneously revealed by SAIC Volkswagen.
  
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• Telematics helps deliver fleet goals, says ALD Automotive - FleetNews

  28-10-2016 12:08 via fleetnews.co.uk
  
  Telematics helps deliver fleet goals, says ALD Automotive
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  Telematics is fast becoming the 'must have' technology for the fleet industry, according to ALD Automotive. Research from the leasing company shows that almost nine out of 10 fleets, with more than 500 employees, have introduced telematics. But, with ...
  
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