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• Outspoken Champion For Automotive Safety Clarence Ditlow Dies At 72 - Jalopnik

  11-11-2016 23:38 via jalopnik.com
  
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  Outspoken Champion For Automotive Safety Clarence Ditlow Dies At 72
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  The highly controversial Executive Director for the Center for Auto Safety, Clarence Ditlow, spent the last 40 years fighting to keep unsafe vehicles off the road, and helping car buyers fight back against big auto companies. But now, after a long ...
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• Audi Sport plots ambitious growth for RS lineup

  11-11-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:Audi,Convertible,Coupe,Sedan,Wagon,PerformanceHopefully, many of them will come to the US market.Continue reading Audi Sport plots ambitious growth for RS lineup Audi Sport plots ambitious growth for RS lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW being probed by FTC over possible destroyed documents

  11-11-2016 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission wants a federal judge to allow the agency to take additional testimony from Volkswagen AG over allegations the German automaker intentionally destroyed documents last year over its diesel emissions scandal.
  
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• Does the Ford Focus RS live up to the hype? We took it to the track to find out

  11-11-2016 22:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Ford,Hatchback,PerformanceWould you pay 40 grand for a Focus? We might.Continue reading Does the Ford Focus RS live up to the hype? We took it to the track to find out Does the Ford Focus RS live up to the hype? We took it to the track to find out originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla unbundles all sorts of features to qualify for German EV incentives

  11-11-2016 22:14
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Germany,ElectricNavigation, backup camera, memory seats are now optional on German's Model S.Continue reading Tesla unbundles all sorts of features to qualify for German EV incentives Tesla unbundles all sorts of features to qualify for German EV incentives originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari F1 ace Sebastian Vettel shows the proper way to drive the LaFerrari Aperta

  11-11-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Ferrari,Convertible,SupercarsAs you would expect, it's pretty awesome.Continue reading Ferrari F1 ace Sebastian Vettel shows the proper way to drive the LaFerrari Aperta Ferrari F1 ace Sebastian Vettel shows the proper way to drive the LaFerrari Aperta originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BorgWarner sees EV, hybrid growth despite CAFE uncertainty

  11-11-2016 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Despite an iffy future for the 54.5 mpg CAFE standard, BorgWarner is sticking with its plan to introduce a new generation of motors, transmissions and other gadgetry for electric cars and hybrids.
  
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• New Peugeot 3008 2020 review

  11-11-2016 21:30
  
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  The family SUV class moves at a breathtaking pace, but the revised 3008 still sits somewhere near the top of it. It’s perhaps a little frustrating that Peugeot hasn’t used this opportunity to install a wider range of electrified versions, including some mild hybrids to sit alongside the pricier plug-ins. But even so, the updates to the high-quality cabin and even more generous equipment lists should have some appeal for upgrading owners and new customers alike. 
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• Let's talk about cars instead of the election | Autoblog Podcast #492

  11-11-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,BMW,Mazda,Volvo,Hatchback,WagonWe recorded this before the election. We still like cars.Continue reading Let's talk about cars instead of the election | Autoblog Podcast #492 Let's talk about cars instead of the election | Autoblog Podcast #492 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Clarence Ditlow remembered for his tenacity

  11-11-2016 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Here is what some vehicle safety advocates and administrators, among others, had to say about Clarence Ditlow's passing.
  
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• Ditlow shaped safety laws -- with a grin

  11-11-2016 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Clarence Ditlow wasn't as well-known as his mentor Ralph Nader. But mention Ditlow to an auto executive in the late 1980s, and you'd likely get a scowl.
  
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• 5 SUVs Americans are clamoring for

  11-11-2016 21:01
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,BMW,Mazda,Volvo,Hatchback,WagonHere's five SUVs Americans want right now. The future models are from Jeep, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercedes and blend retro names with modern tech.Continue reading 5 SUVs Americans are clamoring for 5 SUVs Americans are clamoring for originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Semi-autonomous Cadillac CT6 has Batman's seal of approval

  11-11-2016 20:44
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Cadillac,Technology,Sedan,Autonomous,LuxuryCadillac's Super Cruise looks like it's almost ready.Continue reading Semi-autonomous Cadillac CT6 has Batman's seal of approval Semi-autonomous Cadillac CT6 has Batman's seal of approval originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Promotion: Black Friday Deals

  11-11-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Maintenance,Safety,Gadgets,TechnologyThe best deals this holiday season.Continue reading Promotion: Black Friday Deals Promotion: Black Friday Deals originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wake up with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May

  11-11-2016 19:55
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Videos,Gadgets,TechnologySimply set your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot to The Grand Tour setting.Continue reading Wake up with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May Wake up with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Workhorse Group renders electric pickup truck for fleet use

  11-11-2016 19:22
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Truck,Electric,Future,HybridWorkhorse's electric pickup is due in 2018.Continue reading Workhorse Group renders electric pickup truck for fleet use Workhorse Group renders electric pickup truck for fleet use originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:22:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Center for Auto Safety Executive Director Clarence Ditlow dies

  11-11-2016 18:24
  
  Filed under:SafetyWhile a thorn in the side of automakers, Ditlow's efforts saved lives.Continue reading Center for Auto Safety Executive Director Clarence Ditlow dies Center for Auto Safety Executive Director Clarence Ditlow dies originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi + Airbnb: What it's like to live in a car commercial

  11-11-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Marketing/Advertising,Audi,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceRemember that R8 ad from the Emmys? We lived it.Continue reading Audi + Airbnb: What it's like to live in a car commercial Audi + Airbnb: What it's like to live in a car commercial originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi releases new Black Editions across the range

  11-11-2016 18:10
  
  Audi adds Black Edition trim to A3, Q3, TT, S6 and S7 Sportback models, with extra equipment and new styling details 2016-11-11 17:15 Following on from the release of the Q3 Black Edition earlier this year, Audi has now rolled out the sporty trim level across more of its models. The A3, TT and TT Roadster, S6 and S6 Avant and S7 Sportback Black Edition models are now all on sale.
  The cheapest is the A3, available in three-door, five-door Sportback and saloon form, from £26,565. It's a ste
  
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• Man tries to give girl his phone number while doing 70 mph on the motorway

  11-11-2016 17:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Driving,Safety,UKA plumber in England was caught on camera earlier this week passing his phone number to a girl on a motorway while driving at 70 mph.Continue reading Man tries to give girl his phone number while doing 70 mph on the motorway Man tries to give girl his phone number while doing 70 mph on the motorway originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | C
  
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• New Toyota C-HR Hybrid 2016 review

  11-11-2016 17:18
  
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  Image 1 of 13 14 Nov, 2016 8:00amJames Disdale
  We get behind the wheel of the bold new Toyota C-HR crossover with hybrid power, but is it a winner?Toyota has arrived rather late to the crowded compact crossover party, but with its daring C-HR, it’s hoping to get noticed.
  Created to compete against models such as the Nissan Qashqai and SEAT Ateca, the newcomer is one of the first Toyotas designed exclusively with European buyers in mind. The Japanese firm has gone bold, m
  
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• New Toyota C-HR 2016 review

  11-11-2016 17:18
  
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  Image 1 of 13 13 Nov, 2016 8:15pmJames Disdale
  We get behind the wheel of the bold new Toyota C-HR crossover with hybrid power, but is it a winner?Toyota has arrived rather late to the crowded compact crossover party, but with its daring C-HR, it’s hoping to get noticed.
  Created to compete against models such as the Nissan Qashqai and SEAT Ateca, the newcomer is one of the first Toyotas designed exclusively with European buyers in mind. The Japanese firm has gone bold, m
  
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• Japanese boost US SUV imports as demand shifts

  11-11-2016 17:12
  
  Japanese automakers are shuffling their US product lines and resorting to larger imports of popular models there as they scramble to meet booming demand for SUVs and trucks, a media report said.
  
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• Clarence Ditlow, longtime auto safety crusader, dead at 72

  11-11-2016 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Up until the end of his life late Thursday at age 72, Clarence Ditlow fought tirelessly to force the auto industry and federal and state regulators to make cars, SUVs, pickups and minivans safer.
  
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• SMMT offers post-Brexit help to overseas companies

  11-11-2016 16:15
  UK trade association, the Society of Motor Traders and Manufacturers (SMMT) says companies wishing to locate in Britain in a post-Brexit environment might consider consulting it with a view to setting up.
  
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• Over 800 airmen applied for the USAF's enlisted drone pilot training program

  11-11-2016 16:14
  
  Filed under:MilitaryThere are a whole lot of enlisted airmen interested in flying the Air Force's RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drone.Continue reading Over 800 airmen applied for the USAF's enlisted drone pilot training program Over 800 airmen applied for the USAF's enlisted drone pilot training program originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Spy photos of the upcoming Buick Regal wagon, via the Opel Insignia

  11-11-2016 16:02
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Buick,GM,Opel,Wagon,LuxuryA Buick Regal wagon that looks this good is a must.Continue reading Spy photos of the upcoming Buick Regal wagon, via the Opel Insignia Spy photos of the upcoming Buick Regal wagon, via the Opel Insignia originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive market to stagnate next year: Producer - Jakarta Post

  11-11-2016 15:45 via thejakartapost.com
  
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  Automotive market to stagnate next year: Producer
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  Automotive market to stagnate next year: Producer Cars are loaded onto trucks before leaving Astra Daihatsu Motor's assembly plant in Karawang, West Java, on Aug. 24. Astra International has predicted that the automotive market will be stagnant next year.
  
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• “Pay £1,000 a month and a McLaren is yours. Not cheap, but not expensive, either”

  11-11-2016 15:44
  
  Mike Rutherford looks at the monthly cost of owning a McLaren, and it's not as expensive as you might think 2016-11-13 12:00 Are you and your partner earning above-average salaries with annual bonuses on top? Enjoying a little extra income from investments? Living mortgage-free? Becoming wealthier still now the kids have become self-sufficient and no longer rely on the bank of mum and dad to pay education and housing bills?
  Can’t say any of the above applies to me. But countless couples o
  
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• Hyundai's electric car strategy takes shape under the radar

  11-11-2016 15:23
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,Electric,HybridIt's not quite a Tesla-fighter, but it could do a lot for Hyundai.Continue reading Hyundai's electric car strategy takes shape under the radar Hyundai's electric car strategy takes shape under the radar originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla Model X wins Golden Steering Wheel, Norway extends EV tax break

  11-11-2016 14:56
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Renault,Emissions,Green Automakers,Diesel,ElectricTesla gladly accepts Auto Bild's award. Prosecutors to consider Renault case. Norway continues to incentivize EVs until 2020.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla Model X wins Golden Steering Wheel, Norway extends EV tax break Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla Model X wins Golden Steering Wheel, Norway extends EV tax break originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for u
  
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• Kia Picanto vs SEAT Mii

  11-11-2016 14:36
  
  We pitch sporty versions of the Kia Picanto and SEAT Mii city cars together, but which comes out on top? 2016-11-12 11:00 This pair of scaled-down city cars aims to deliver Tardis-like practicality, with dinky dimensions to help navigate busy, built-up areas and five-door bodies that offer easy access to a respectable amount of interior room, as well as decent levels of boot space.
  But these models have another personality trait that their makers hope will add to their appeal. Kia has added the
  
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• Winter Driving Special

  11-11-2016 14:13
  
  Everything you need to know to stay safe on the roads this winter... 2016-11-11 13:00Winter driving special
  Best winter cars
  • Hot new SUVs coming soon
  • Best SUVs to buy now
  • Best crossovers to buy now
  • Best small 4x4s to buy now
  Get ready for winter on the roads
  • Winter tyre test
  • All-season tyre test
  • Choosing the best tyres for your car
  • Snow chains in the UK: do you need them?
  • Winter car check
  
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• Northern Automotive Alliance Awards Highlights Innovation In Regions Industry - FleetPoint

  11-11-2016 14:04 via fleetpoint.org
  
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  Northern Automotive Alliance Awards Highlights Innovation In Regions Industry
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  The winners of the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards 2016 show that there is widespread and diverse innovation in the region's automotive companies. The NAA Awards, which showcase the successes of vehicle manufacturers, supply chain ...
  
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• What is 4x4? Four-wheel drive systems explained

  11-11-2016 14:00
  Get to grips with the intricacies of different four-wheel drive systems with our handy guide
  
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• What is 4WD? All-wheel drive (4x4) systems explained

  11-11-2016 14:00
  Get to grips with the intricacies of different four-wheel drive systems with our handy guide
  
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• Storing a car: how to lay up a car for the long term

  11-11-2016 14:00
  
  Most of us won’t be using our cars very much, if at all, in the coming weeks and months - here’s how you should prepare to keep your car in tip-top condition when its not in use
  
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• Tesla runs a survey to prove the "Autopilot" name is not misleading

  11-11-2016 13:56
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousThe company revealed the results in a two-sentence statement to the German governement.Continue reading Tesla runs a survey to prove the "Autopilot" name is not misleading Tesla runs a survey to prove the "Autopilot" name is not misleading originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 07:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• America gets Trumped - the week that was

  11-11-2016 13:39
  Big news on Wednesday as the US woke up to the news it wasn't going to be Good Morning, Madame President as the polls had confidently predicted. Instead, like it or not, it's Trump for president-elect. So we dived in early with a look at what the Trump victory could mean for the automotive industry? The end of NAFTA? Thirty-five percent duty on anything from Mexico. A million percent tariff on autos and steel from the much-maligned, job-hoovering China?
  
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• Report links child car seats to breathing problems in newborn babies

  11-11-2016 13:18
  
  A new study found newborn babies can develop breathing difficulties when travelling in child seats on long journeys 2016-11-11 12:30 Parents have been warned not to travel in cars with children under four weeks old for more than 30 minutes, after a new study found the upright seating position from child seats can cause breathing problems in newborn babies.
  The study of 40 newborns found that the upright seating position in children's car seats increased the babies’ heart and breathing rat
  
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• Kia plans return to Super Bowl

  11-11-2016 13:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In what is becoming an extended habit, Kia will be advertising in the Super Bowl again. A spokesman for the auto brand confirmed that it will return to the game for the eighth straight year when Fox airs Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5.
  
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• Auto union will 'work with Trump on NAFTA'

  11-11-2016 13:06
  
  The United Auto Workers union (UAW) will work with president-elect Donald Trump to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), its president Dennis Williams has said.
  
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• New Kia Optima Sportswagon GT 2016 review

  11-11-2016 12:57
  
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  Image 1 of 19 11 Nov, 2016 12:00pmLawrence Allan
  Kia gives its Optima range a racy lift with 242bhp GT version, but is the drive transformed?Fast family cars with mainstream badges are a rare breed nowadays. Skoda will sell you the entertaining Superb 280, and while Ford no longer offers a Mondeo ST there’s still a potent 237bhp version available. But that’s about it.
  Yet Kia has seen a market opportunity to spice up its Optima range with a new, more powerful GT model &
  
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• Interior design and technology - Volvo S90

  11-11-2016 12:57
  Continuing just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look at the Volvo S90.  Its minimalist cockpit, swish interior and smooth, punchy powertrain make it a strong challenger in the large executive saloon market.
  
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• California delays clean-air hearing ahead of Trump transition

  11-11-2016 12:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  California's powerful Air Resources Board has rescheduled a key hearing until February, which would be after U.S.
  
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• Jeep Renegades special editions set for LA Motor Show

  11-11-2016 12:30
  
  Jeep has revealed the Renegade Deserthawk and Altitude - two limited edition SUVs for the Los Angeles Motor Show 2016-11-11 09:30 Jeep has announced two new versions of its Renegade small SUV will be on show at next week’s Los Angeles Motor Show. The Renegade Deserthawk and Renegade Altitude are limited edition models rather than all-new trim levels, and both will go on sale in the United States soon.
  The Deserthawk is presented as being a rugged, off-road ready version of Jeep&rsquo
  
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• Renault-Nissan targets low-cost EVs for China

  11-11-2016 12:26
  Renault-Nissan revealed plans to make available low-cost electric cars for the Chinese market within two years as it looks to tap into fast-growing demand for zero-emission vehicles in the country.
  
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• Valeo to acquire 50% of Cloudmade capital

  11-11-2016 12:25
  
  Valeo is to acquire 50% of the capital of Cloudmade, a developer of big data-driven automotive solutions such as machine learning platforms.
  
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• Ford 'looks forward' to working with Trump

  11-11-2016 12:24
  
  Ford Motor Company, subject to US president-elect Donald Trump's heavy criticism of its Mexico investment during his campaign, has said it is looking forward to working him.
  
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• Oerlikon to start new Michigan coatings plant

  11-11-2016 11:45
  
  Oerlikon is to build a new manufacturing facility in Plymouth Township, Michigan, to produce materials for additive manufacturing and high-end surface coatings.
  
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