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• New Optima PHEV & estate help Kia UK outsell Hyundai - Just Auto - just-auto.com (subscription)

  04-11-2016 23:26 via just-auto.com
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  New Optima PHEV & estate help Kia UK outsell Hyundai - Just Auto
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  While other car makers are scaling down their model ranges in Europe's non-premium D segment, Kia is doing the opposite. A new estate and a PHEV saloon ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Drivetrain Market Projected to Hit 278.57 Billion USD by ... - Press Release Rocket

  04-11-2016 23:12 via pressreleaserocket.net
  Automotive Drivetrain Market Projected to Hit 278.57 Billion USD by ...
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  The automotive drivetrain market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.18% during the forecast period, to reach a market size of USD 278.57 Billion by 2021.and more »
  
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• Automotive Drivetrain Market Projected to Hit 278.57 Billion USD by 2021 - Press Release Rocket

  04-11-2016 23:12 via pressreleaserocket.net
  Automotive Drivetrain Market Projected to Hit 278.57 Billion USD by 2021
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  The automotive drivetrain market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.18% during the forecast period, to reach a market size of USD 278.57 Billion by 2021. The market is driven by factors such as the increasing need for better acceleration, traction ...and more »
  
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• The Tesla Model S and Model X P90D are gone, but there's a new glass roof

  04-11-2016 22:26
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Technology,Sedan,ElectricIt's more of an upgrade than a goodbye.Continue reading The Tesla Model S and Model X P90D are gone, but there's a new glass roof The Tesla Model S and Model X P90D are gone, but there's a new glass roof originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1978 Dodge Tradesman Custom Van

  04-11-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Dodge,WagonThese 1970s custom vans still show up in wrecking yards now and then. This one is pretty icky now, but it was once gloriously luxurious.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1978 Dodge Tradesman Custom Van Junkyard Gem: 1978 Dodge Tradesman Custom Van originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Our interview with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, plus SEMA! | Autoblog Podcast #491

  04-11-2016 21:18
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Podcasts,SEMA Show,Cadillac,Dodge,Ford,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,VolvoCustom cars and British celebs on this episode of the Autoblog Podcast.Continue reading Our interview with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, plus SEMA! | Autoblog Podcast #491 Our interview with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, plus SEMA! | Autoblog Podcast #491 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Co
  
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• More auctions, revenue lift profits at ADESA&'s parent

  04-11-2016 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rising vehicle volume and revenue per vehicle sold at ADESA helped boost income at its parent, KAR Auction Services, 4 percent to $54.4 million in the third quarter.
  
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• The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor order books and online configurator are open

  04-11-2016 19:32
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceFord is saying that more than half of early vehicles have already been claimed.Continue reading The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor order books and online configurator are open The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor order books and online configurator are open originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why the Next President Will Face an Automotive Revolution - NBCNews.com

  04-11-2016 19:03 via nbcnews.com
  
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  Why the Next President Will Face an Automotive Revolution
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  Whoever winds up in the Oval Office next January will be facing a wide array of challenges, many of which will significantly impact the auto industry. Few industries are more tightly regulated. And even government's actions not directly involving ...
  
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• EPA report shows fuel economy increases despite truck and SUV boom

  04-11-2016 18:43
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,SUV,Truck,Diesel,HybridAdvanced engine tech and lighter pickups help mitigate the impact of putting more trucks and SUVs on the road.Continue reading EPA report shows fuel economy increases despite truck and SUV boom EPA report shows fuel economy increases despite truck and SUV boom originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• Lookers Parts Division MD joins Alliance Automotive - AM-online - AM-online

  04-11-2016 18:35 via am-online.com
  Lookers Parts Division MD joins Alliance Automotive - AM-online
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  The former managing director of Lookers Parts Division Neil Davis officially joined Alliance Automotive following its purchase of the operation from the AM100 ...and more »
  
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• Ford's Canadian union workers to vote on new contract

  04-11-2016 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford workers represented by the Canadian union Unifor were set to vote this weekend on whether to ratify a four-year contract that includes $530 million (C$713 million) in investments.
  
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• In battleground states, online shopping falls as dealers forgo higher digital ad costs

  04-11-2016 18:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Vehicle online shopping traffic has dropped in the months leading up to the November presidential election in battleground states as dealers forgo higher digital advertising and paid search costs, Dealer.com said.
  
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• Global and China Automotive Lens Industry Report, 2016-2020: China's Automotive Lens OEM Market Size Reached ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  04-11-2016 18:12 via prnewswire.com
  
  Global and China Automotive Lens Industry Report, 2016-2020: China's Automotive Lens OEM Market Size Reached ...
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  With the high-speed growth of the global ADAS market, the demand for automotive cameras jumped radically with the market size growing at a compound annual rate of 31.3% during 2011-2015. Automotive lens meansoptical lens mounted on vehicles in ...and more »
  
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• This Mustang is missing some cylinders

  04-11-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadIs the V6 the future of the Mustang?Continue reading This Mustang is missing some cylinders This Mustang is missing some cylinders originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla's SolarCity deal gets a boost from shareholder advisory firm

  04-11-2016 17:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Institutional Shareholder Services today recommended that investors in both companies approve Tesla Motors' plan to buy solar panel installer SolarCity for more than $2 billion.
  
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• GM sets October China sales record

  04-11-2016 17:28
  
  General Motors and its joint ventures delivered an October record 345,733 vehicles in China, which was up 5.7% year over year, taking demand for 2016 past 3m vehicles.
  
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• The newest old truck | Legacy Chevrolet NAPCO 4x4 Conversion First Drive

  04-11-2016 17:25
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Truck,Classics,SpecialtyIt's a recreation of an aftermarket-converted pickup you might not have heard of.Continue reading The newest old truck | Legacy Chevrolet NAPCO 4x4 Conversion First Drive The newest old truck | Legacy Chevrolet NAPCO 4x4 Conversion First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to close Michigan museum, convert to office space

  04-11-2016 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Walter P. Chrysler Museum near Detroit will close again on Dec. 18 and be converted into additional office space for Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles, the automaker said today.
  
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• Hyundai Ioniq vs Toyota Prius

  04-11-2016 16:35
  
  Hyundai has entered the hybrid market with its new Ioniq, but does it have what it takes to topple Toyota’s Prius? 2016-11-05 12:00 Hyundai’s rise from bit-part player to genuine contender in the global car market has changed perceptions of the firm in next to no time. The brand has broadened its offering with everything from affordable small cars to upmarket SUVs, and now it’s beginning its assault on the eco car sector with its all-new Ioniq.
  This is the first hybrid Hyundai
  
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• The 2018 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolets are here just in time for winter

  04-11-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Audi,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceThe new A5 lineup is filling out with a pair of soft tops.Continue reading The 2018 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolets are here just in time for winter The 2018 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolets are here just in time for winter originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rolls-Royce Dawn review

  04-11-2016 16:28
  
  For: Unrivalled luxury. Refinement with the roof up or down. Good to driveOur Rating: 
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  Against: Undeniably expensive. Vast footprint. Poor fuel economy2016
  The Rolls-Royce Dawn is the brand’s most opulent and extravagant drop-top ever, but such luxury doesn’t come cheap 
  The Rolls-Royce Dawn is quite simply in a class of its own. No four-seat convertible offers this much luxury, poise and performance – and if you can afford the list price then its sky high
  
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• New Honda Civic prototype 2016 review

  04-11-2016 16:20
  
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  We drive the prototype version of sportier, lighter and more dynamic Mk10 Honda Civic hatchHonda is readying an all-new version of its Civic hatchback to take on the Vauxhall Astra and VW Golf – and ahead of its launch in spring 2017, Auto Express has been to Germany to have a quick drive in a production-ready prototype.
  The Japanese manufacturer has given the 10th-generation Civic an all-new platform and turbocharged VTEC engines
  
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• New Honda Civic hatchback 2017 review

  04-11-2016 16:20
  
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  We drive a prototype version of sportier, lighter and more dynamic Mk10 Honda Civic hatchHonda is readying an all-new version of its Civic hatchback to take on the Vauxhall Astra and VW Golf – and ahead of its launch in spring 2017, Auto Express has been to Germany to have a quick drive in a production-ready prototype.
  The Japanese manufacturer has given the 10th-generation Civic an all-new platform and turbocharged VTEC engines in
  
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• New Honda Civic hatchback 2016 review

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  We drive a prototype version of sportier, lighter and more dynamic Mk10 Honda Civic hatchHonda is readying an all-new version of its Civic hatchback to take on the Vauxhall Astra and VW Golf – and ahead of its launch in spring 2017, Auto Express has been to Germany to have a quick drive in a production-ready prototype.
  The Japanese manufacturer has given the 10th-generation Civic an all-new platform and turbocharged VTEC engines in
  
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• BMW Q3 net income up but operating profit stalls - just-auto.com (subscription)

  04-11-2016 16:06 via just-auto.com
  
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  BMW has reported net income up 15% in the third quarter, but a decline to operating profit in the core automotive division worried investors. BMW's share price came under pressure on the Frankfurt stock exchange today. However, the company also posted ...
  BMW posts flat profits as investments erode automotive marginsWard's Autoall 16 news articles »
  
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• The worst cars ever made - pictures

  04-11-2016 16:00
  Pictures of the worst cars ever made
  
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• Can you drive better than a machine?

  04-11-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadWith driverless cars making their appearance, society thinks their driving abilities are superior to that of a machine. What do you think?Continue reading Can you drive better than a machine? Can you drive better than a machine? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW Q3 net income up 15%, but operating profit stalls

  04-11-2016 15:59
  
  BMW has reported net income up 15% in the third quarter, but a decline to operating profit in the core automotive division worried investors. BMW's share price came under pressure on the Frankfurt stock exchange today.
  
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• Ferrari 488 GTB review: Automotive perfection - IBTimes UK - International Business Times UK

  04-11-2016 15:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
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  Ferrari 488 GTB review: Automotive perfection - IBTimes UK
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  We drive the 488 GTB, Ferrari's latest mid-engined V8 supercar with a lot to prove.and more »
  
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• Ferrari 488 GTB review: Automotive perfection - International Business Times UK

  04-11-2016 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
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  Ferrari 488 GTB review: Automotive perfection
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  We drive the 488 GTB, Ferrari's latest mid-engined V8 supercar with a lot to prove. Alistair Charlton. Sho. By Alistair Charlton , Video by Sho Murakoshi. November 4, 2016 14:52 GMT. Ferrari 488 GTB Close. Embed Feed Ferrari 488 GTB review: Is this ...and more »
  
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• Paper-Based 3D Printing Saves on Costs, Cuts Environmental Concerns for Automotive Manufacture -- A Few ... - 3DPrint.com

  04-11-2016 15:30 via 3dprint.com
  
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  Paper-Based 3D Printing Saves on Costs, Cuts Environmental Concerns for Automotive Manufacture -- A Few ...
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  mcor-logo3 As we see time and time again, partnerships offer a key portal for mutually beneficial arrangements in many aspects of business. This is especially true in the additive manufacturing arena, where partnerships lead to greater developments of ...
  
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• Ex-Dividend Reminder: J.M. Smucker, Dana and Penske Automotive Group - Forbes

  04-11-2016 15:04 via forbes.com
  
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  Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 11/8/16, J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM), Dana Inc (NYSE: DAN), and Penske Automotive Group Inc (NYSE: PAG) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends.and more »
  
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• Ex-Dividend Reminder: J.M. Smucker, Dana and Penske Automotive ... - Forbes

  04-11-2016 15:04 via forbes.com
  
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  Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 11/8/16, J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM), Dana Inc (NYSE: DAN), and Penske Automotive ...and more »
  
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• Muscle cars are junk, but they could save the world

  04-11-2016 15:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadIs there and has there ever been a point to muscle cars?Continue reading Muscle cars are junk, but they could save the world Muscle cars are junk, but they could save the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• These maps and signs will help EV and alt-fuel drivers with range anxiety

  04-11-2016 14:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Alternative Fuels,Green Driving,Electric,HydrogenEVs will have the most comprehensive routes, but hydrogen will get more options than ever.Continue reading These maps and signs will help EV and alt-fuel drivers with range anxiety These maps and signs will help EV and alt-fuel drivers with range anxiety originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Australia sales 'on target' for record year

  04-11-2016 14:33
  
  Australia's new vehicle sales remained on target for a record year despite a slight dip during October when total volume reached 93,357, 1%  (964 vehicles) down on the same month in 2015.
  
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• This Mini just set a very long Nurburgring lap record

  04-11-2016 14:10
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,MINI,Hatchback,Performance,RacingIt's a new two-wheel record, and we're not talking motorcycles.Continue reading This Mini just set a very long Nurburgring lap record This Mini just set a very long Nurburgring lap record originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Nov 2016 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Exactly how lucrative are car buyers to manufacturers?'

  04-11-2016 13:52
  
  Mike Rutherford digs through the profit reports to see who gets the most from punters, and the results are "boringly reliable" 2016-11-04 13:49 So how lucrative are car buyers for the major motor manufacturers out there? How much are they making out of their customers annually? And are profit levels appropriate or excessive?
  If we’re looking at the big league players during the financial year from April 2015 to March 2016, Suzuki gets us off to a respectable start with a figure of just un
  
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• Confirmed: all-electric BMW X3 SUV and MINI EV models by 2020

  04-11-2016 13:43
  
  BMW's financial report has confirmed plans for an all-electric BMW X3 as well as a plug-in MINI in 2020 2016-11-04 12:45 BMW's financial results for the third quater of 2016 have confirmed that all-electric versions of the BMW X3 and MINI hatch are on the way before 2020.
  First will be a BMW X3 EV in 2019, which will join the i3 as a model without a combustion engine, though it's likely that the plug-in SUV won't share the 'i' branding. There are no details on the powertrain, but BMW boss 
  
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• Automotive battery charger also works for industry - Electronics Weekly

  04-11-2016 13:21 via electronicsweekly.com
  
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  Automotive battery charger also works for industry
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  Called ENA200, the chargers are small (116 x 88 x 18mm), efficienct (>95%) and include a microcontroller with switch-selectable charging algorithms for standard Pb-acid batteries as well as absorbed glass matte (AGM), gel cell and calcium types – plus ...
  
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• DS 5 Hybrid gets the chop in the UK

  04-11-2016 13:10
  
  DS Automobiles will no longer offer the hybrid DS 5 in Britain, citing poor sales 2016-11-04 12:10 The DS 5 Hybrid has been dropped from the DS 5 range in the UK, with the French brand choosing to remove the slow-selling model as a cost-saving measure.
  A DS spokesperson told us that "Sales of DS 5 Diesel Hybrid versions accounted for just 3% of the total DS 5 volume in the UK, September YTD 2016. In light of this, we decided to review the DS 5 range in order to introduce greater efficiencies."
  
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• Strike averted at Canada seating supplier for FCA, GM

  04-11-2016 12:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Unifor and Integram (Magna) Seating in Windsor, Ont., have reached a tentative agreement, avoiding a strike and the possible shutdown of two Ontario assembly plants.
  
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• Takata aims to avoid bankruptcy to minimize disruptions

  04-11-2016 12:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Takata said it wants to avoid bankruptcy globally because a court-led restructuring could disrupt the supply of parts to automakers, the first public comments the embattled airbag supplier has made on an option being considered in the U.S.
  
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• Arconic starts trading on New York Stock Exchange | Automotive ... - just-auto.com (subscription)

  04-11-2016 12:37 via just-auto.com
  
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  Arconic has launched today as a specialist company in multi-materials innovation, precision engineering and advanced manufacturing and has started trading ...and more »
  
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• A little sales glitch at Ford - the week

  04-11-2016 12:37
  Unusual story of the week - 'fire at Ford HQ' slows sales data reporting'. Conjured up visions of people throwing computers out the window of Dearborn HQ and jumping out after them. No, nothing as dramatic, merely a fire in a substation cutting the electricity for a bit and slowing dealer reporting and HQ collation. Hence our Man in the US sending a two-part report on (still slowing) US sales. Instalment one here; two here.
  
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• Arconic starts trading on New York Stock Exchange

  04-11-2016 12:33
  
  Arconic has launched today as a specialist company in multi-materials innovation, precision engineering and advanced manufacturing and has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) using the sticker ARNC.
  
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• Alcoa starts as independent NYSE company

  04-11-2016 12:33
  
  Alcoa has completed the separation from its parent company Alcoa Inc - now named Arconic - and has begun operating as an independent and publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange using the symbol AA.
  
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• Accuride recommends acquisition by Crestview

  04-11-2016 12:07
  
  Accuride is recommending its shareholders vote the supplier be acquired by affiliates of Crestview Partners at at a Special Meeting on 15 November.
  
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• Accuride recomends acquisition by Crestview

  04-11-2016 12:07
  
  Accuride is recommending its shareholders vote the supplier be acquired by affiliates of Crestview Partners at at a Special Meeting on 15 November.
  
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