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• King of the wasteland | 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor First Drive

  07-12-2016 23:35
  
  Filed under:Ford,First Drives,Truck,Off-RoadIt's a new Raptor, but it's so much more than that.Continue reading King of the wasteland | 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor First Drive King of the wasteland | 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Gas taxes below 20% in 2015, see more of Yosemite in a Tesla Model X

  07-12-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Videos,Tesla,Alternative Fuels,Biodiesel,ElectricThis video captures a scenic drive in a Model X. Ontario gets 25 more charging stations. Nigeria needs 634,000 gallons of biodiesel a day. Gas taxes were down from 27 percent in 1990 to 19 percent in 2015.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Gas taxes below 20% in 2015, see more of Yosemite in a Tesla Model X Recharge Wrap-up: Gas taxes below 20% in 2015, see more of Yosemite in a Tesla Model X originally appeared
  
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• It takes a flatbed truck to move Jeremy Clarkson's giant head

  07-12-2016 22:51
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Weird Car NewsIt seems The Grand Tour has something big planned.Continue reading It takes a flatbed truck to move Jeremy Clarkson's giant head It takes a flatbed truck to move Jeremy Clarkson's giant head originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:51:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump's new EPA head is oil-industry friendly, to put it mildly

  07-12-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Green Culture,United StatesWhatever happened to Myron Ebell?Continue reading Trump's new EPA head is oil-industry friendly, to put it mildly Trump's new EPA head is oil-industry friendly, to put it mildly originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Beepi merges with mobile car-buying platform co-founded by Scott Painter

  07-12-2016 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Beepi Inc., an online used-vehicle marketplace, has merged with Fair.com, an upcoming mobile car-buying platform founded by former TrueCar CEO Scott Painter and two other industry veterans.
  
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• Carbon Fiber May Be the Future of Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing - ENGINEERING.com

  07-12-2016 21:51 via engineering.com
  
  Carbon Fiber May Be the Future of Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing
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  Carbon fiber is an interesting material, especially when used as the key ingredient in fiber-reinforced plastics and other composites. Carbon fibers are nearly five-times stronger than steel, three times lighter, twice as stiff and have better yield ...
  
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• These 'blind' automotive world record stunts have to stop - Autoblog (blog)

  07-12-2016 21:45 via autoblog.com
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  These 'blind' automotive world record stunts have to stop
  Autoblog (blog)
  Drivers setting world records "blind" – wearing a blindfold or with something obscuring the windshield – is the new thing for some reason. First it was an Alfa Romeo Giulia setting a blind lap at Silverstone with help from a spotter trailing behind ...and more »
  
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• Jenoptik Receives SPE Automotive Innovation Award - Photonics.com

  07-12-2016 21:36 via photonics.com
  Jenoptik Receives SPE Automotive Innovation Award
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  SPIE Photonics West 2017 (Jan. 28 to Feb. 2, San Francisco), the largest exhibition and conference in the photonics industry, showcases the most innovative research, products and ideas in the field....Photonics Spectra, Dec 2016 · More Features ...and more »
  
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• Nissan leads Twitter engagement among auto brands for second consecutive month

  07-12-2016 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For the second month in a row, Nissan took first place in the Twitter engagement race for automotive brands, wielding the power of the GTR in its most popular November tweet, according to ListenFirst Media.
  
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• These 'blind' automotive world record stunts have to stop

  07-12-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Alfa Romeo,NissanFirst it was an Alfa Giulia driven with help from a spotter, now a Nissan Juke being flung around with only cameras leading the way. It's dumb.Continue reading These 'blind' automotive world record stunts have to stop These 'blind' automotive world record stunts have to stop originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump to pick foe of Obama climate agenda to run EPA, report says

  07-12-2016 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump will pick an ardent opponent of President Barack Obama's measures to stem climate change to head the Environmental Protection Agency, a Trump transition team source told Reuters today.
  
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• Incentives, excess new-car inventory, put a drag on used vehicle values

  07-12-2016 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An increase in new-car incentives and 'channel stuffing' -- excess new-vehicle inventory on dealers' lots -- caused used-vehicle prices to tumble 1 percent in November, according to one closely watched used-vehicle price index released...
  
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• Global Automotive Climate Control Market Driven by Demand for Luxury Cars: Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  07-12-2016 21:03 via businesswire.com
  
  Business Wire (press release)
  Global Automotive Climate Control Market Driven by Demand for Luxury Cars: Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive climate control market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Download. Full Size · Small · Preview · Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio ...and more »
  
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• How To Diagnose Leaks Under Your Car | Autoblog Wrenched

  07-12-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog WrenchedLearn to diagnose car puddles on this Wrenched.Continue reading How To Diagnose Leaks Under Your Car | Autoblog Wrenched How To Diagnose Leaks Under Your Car | Autoblog Wrenched originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dodge adds all-wheel-drive Challenger GT

  07-12-2016 20:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An all-wheel-drive Dodge Challenger is now reality -- just in time for winter. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Tuesday that Dodge will add the awd 2017 Challenger GT to the muscle car's already vast portfolio.
  
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• PSA: Electric vehicles are dangerous to bugs, and can surprise God

  07-12-2016 19:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Humor,Marketing/Advertising,Opel,Europe,ElectricWe laughed. We cried. We wish Chevy would use this in the US.Continue reading PSA: Electric vehicles are dangerous to bugs, and can surprise God PSA: Electric vehicles are dangerous to bugs, and can surprise God originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former Skoda MD joins Cox Automotive UK in new client director role - Fleet World

  07-12-2016 19:34 via fleetworld.co.uk
  
  Former Skoda MD joins Cox Automotive UK in new client director role
  Fleet World
  Alasdair Stewart has joined Cox Automotive UK, parent company of Manheim, in a new client director role to lead the company's strategy on managing client relationships across the group. Alasdair Stewart of Cox Automotive. Alasdair Stewart joins Cox ...
  
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• What it's like to drive Bentley's Continental GT3 racecar

  07-12-2016 19:25
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Bentley,Coupe,Performance,RacingIt's a Bentley all right, but it's not exactly luxurious.Continue reading What it's like to drive Bentley's Continental GT3 racecar What it's like to drive Bentley's Continental GT3 racecar originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche campaign continues to be a winner

  07-12-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Porsche's dramatic look back at its most recent racing season remained on top of our weekly viral video charts.
  
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• Samsung SDI to supply batteries for startup Lucid Motors' EVs

  07-12-2016 18:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lucid Motors, a California-based, EV startup, said it will partner with Samsung SDI as a major supplier for the lithium ion battery cells in its sedan set to debut next week.
  
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• Opinion: An automotive privacy collision - Christian Science Monitor

  07-12-2016 18:32 via csmonitor.com
  
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  Opinion: An automotive privacy collision
  Christian Science Monitor
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration owes it to motorists to set more robust and clearer privacy standards for connected cars. Lysa Myers. Columnist| @LysaMyers. December 7, 2016 —For many motorists, privacy concerns end with whether or ...and more »
  
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• Transformers: The Last Knight promises a Lamborghini Centenario and lots of explosions

  07-12-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Videos,Lamborghini,Coupe,SupercarsIf you liked the last four Transformers, you'll probably like this one.Continue reading Transformers: The Last Knight promises a Lamborghini Centenario and lots of explosions Transformers: The Last Knight promises a Lamborghini Centenario and lots of explosions originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Mystery device' helps thieves steal cars with push-button ignitions

  07-12-2016 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The National Insurance Crime Bureau today said it obtained and tested a so-called 'mystery device' that can allow a thief to break into a vehicle without leaving behind any of the traditional pieces of evidence such as broken glass.
  
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• New head for Renault's electric vehicle business unit

  07-12-2016 18:15
  
  Groupe Renault announced Gilles Normand would become SVP, electric vehicle, from 1 January, 2017, reporting to Thierry Koskas, EVP, sales and marketing.
  
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• Mazda has no plans for an RX-9, despite ongoing rotary development

  07-12-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Coupe,PerformanceThe stunning Mazda RX-Vision Concept appears to be just a tease.Continue reading Mazda has no plans for an RX-9, despite ongoing rotary development Mazda has no plans for an RX-9, despite ongoing rotary development originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VDA issues supply chain recommendation principles

  07-12-2016 17:44
  German trade association, VDA, has issued recommendations for guiding principles in the automotive supply chain sector.
  
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• Florida man found dead inside SUV covered in parking tickets

  07-12-2016 17:28
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Isuzu,SUVNothing is certain except for death and parking tickets.Continue reading Florida man found dead inside SUV covered in parking tickets Florida man found dead inside SUV covered in parking tickets originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alliance powertrain convergence chief for the chop - report

  07-12-2016 17:25
  
  The Renault-Nissan alliance is reportedly replacing the top executive in charge of combining the automakers' engines and gearboxes as tightening emissions regulations expose the slow pace of integration to date.
  
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• Chevy Bolt EV battery could lose 40% of its capacity over 8 years

  07-12-2016 17:17
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Chevrolet,ElectricThis sort of problem is not unique to Chevy, though.Continue reading Chevy Bolt EV battery could lose 40% of its capacity over 8 years Chevy Bolt EV battery could lose 40% of its capacity over 8 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:17:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lamborghini Huracan Superleggera tests new wheels for a dash through the snow

  07-12-2016 17:04
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Lamborghini,Coupe,Future,SupercarsThis test mule also has slightly toned down body work.Continue reading Lamborghini Huracan Superleggera tests new wheels for a dash through the snow Lamborghini Huracan Superleggera tests new wheels for a dash through the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Geely's Volvo Cars names new research & development chief

  07-12-2016 16:56
  
  Geely's premium car unit Volvo Cars has named company veteran Henrik Green senior vice president research & development.
  
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• Honda teases NeuV concept with 'emotion engine' for CES 2017

  07-12-2016 16:55
  
  Honda's 2017 Consumer Electronics Show NeuV concept is a boxy electric commuter, with self-driving capabilities and even its own emotions 2016-12-07 16:10 Honda has released a teaser image of a new concept car called NeuV, set to star at January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
  We’ve only got one side on picture, but it’s clear the NeuV is a radical concept far from previewing any upcoming production models. With a short wheelbase and tall roof, we’re look
  
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• Federal-Mogul Motorparts unveils EMEA braking team

  07-12-2016 16:38
  
  Federal-Mogul Motorparts has made several changes to its EMEA, Braking and Corporate Development leadership team.
  
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• Opel did a great job on the 2018 Buick Regal

  07-12-2016 16:06
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Buick,Opel,Sedan,WagonYeah man, that's a Buick.Continue reading Opel did a great job on the 2018 Buick Regal Opel did a great job on the 2018 Buick Regal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 10:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's futurist foreshadows consumer trends to watch in 2017

  07-12-2016 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the in-house futurist at Ford, Sheryl Connelly's job is to predict the future -- not necessarily about driving or cars, but about how consumer behavior is changing.
  
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• Jeep Willys played critical role in winning war after Pearl Harbor

  07-12-2016 15:56
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Buick,Opel,Sedan,WagonAs it celebrates its 75th anniversary this month, Autoblog salutes the brand that helped America win wars, and now represents the most off-road capable rock crawlers and kid haulers on the market today.Continue reading Jeep Willys played critical role in winning war after Pearl Harbor Jeep Willys played critical role in winning war after Pearl Harbor originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of fee
  
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• Trump calls for cancellation of Air Force One successor

  07-12-2016 15:02
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,MilitaryThe Air Force budgeted $2.9B for research and development, and $1 billion for acquisition of the two 747-8-based airliners.Continue reading Trump calls for cancellation of Air Force One successor Trump calls for cancellation of Air Force One successor originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1978 Honda Civic

  07-12-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,HondaA lightweight, fun-to-drive, gas-sipping subcompact that proved you didn't have to buy a grimly sensible Corolla.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1978 Honda Civic Junkyard Gem: 1978 Honda Civic originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Intake Manifold Market to tap US$58.7 Billion by 2024 ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  07-12-2016 14:38 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Intake Manifold Market to tap US$58.7 Billion by 2024 ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Transparency Market Research has observed that the global automotive intake manifold market is extremely fragmented due to the presence of several players.and more »
  
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• Used Peugeot 2008 review

  07-12-2016 14:21
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the Peugeot 2008 covering the 2008 Mk1 (2013-date)When Nissan created the compact crossover with its Juke in 2010, few people would have guessed just how popular the format would become. Although the brand stole a march, rivals soon realised there was huge demand for small SUVs and within just a few years a raft of new cars was on sale. Among them was the Peugeot 2008, based o
  
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• Tesla recalls 2,000 NEMA 14-30 charging adapters

  07-12-2016 14:17
  
  Filed under:Green,Recalls,Tesla,ElectricReplacements are coming.Continue reading Tesla recalls 2,000 NEMA 14-30 charging adapters Tesla recalls 2,000 NEMA 14-30 charging adapters originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:17:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF unveils new airbag systems

  07-12-2016 14:08
  
   ZF is to launch new airbag concepts, including a passenger and curtain airbag system with either V or U-shaped design features.
  
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• Ford holds back 2017 F-150s due to 10-speed transmission gremlins - report

  07-12-2016 14:04
  Not for the first time in the last decade or so (think VW group DSG twin clutch transmissions), problems with new automatic gearboxes are causing angst for a major automaker.
  
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• Magna secures "multiple" seating wins from BMW | Automotive ... - just-auto.com (subscription)

  07-12-2016 13:38 via just-auto.com
  
  Magna secures "multiple" seating wins from BMW | Automotive ...
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  Magna says it has won "multiple" new seating programmes from the BMW Group which will be supplied from a new manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, ...and more »
  
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• Magna secures "multiple" seating wins from BMW

  07-12-2016 13:26
  
  Magna says it has won "multiple" new seating programmes from the BMW Group which will be supplied from a new manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
  
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• New Renault Megane Sport Tourer E-Tech PHEV 2020 review

  07-12-2016 13:00
  
  Verdict
  Updates and extra kit – including the addition of this E-Tech plug-in hybrid powertrain – have only kept the Megane where it needs to be relative to its rivals, rather than elevating it to the top of the class. We’re pleased there’s now an electrified option in the Megane range, but the E-Tech powertrain could be better still. There are smoother, more accomplished plug-in hybrids that offer greater all-electric range in this class.
  In a decade’s time every n
  
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• Tesla recalls 7,000 charging adapters after 2 overheat

  07-12-2016 12:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors Inc. said it is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 adapters for electric-vehicle charging after two reports of overheating that resulted in melted plastic on the plugs.
  
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• Hitachi supplying shock absorbers for Toyota's Lexus IS

  07-12-2016 12:54
  
  Hitachi Automotive Systems announced its mono tube shock absorber is being used on all models of Toyota Motor's Lexus IS series released last October as minor change models.
  
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• AddEnergie reveals Canada fast-charging support

  07-12-2016 12:49
  Canadian electric vehicle charging solutions company, AddÉnergie has secured what it says is "substantial" financial support from the country's Department of Natural Resources to deploy 25 electric vehicle fast-charging stations at Canadian Tire Gas+ locations across Ontario as part of the expansion of its FLO charging network.
  
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• How J. Jayalalithaa Made Chennai The Automotive Capital Of India - NDTVAuto.com

  07-12-2016 12:25 via auto.ndtv.com
  
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  How J. Jayalalithaa Made Chennai The Automotive Capital Of India
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  The state of Tamil Nadu is under a trance as it mourns the loss of its Chief Minister and a dynamic personality, J. Jayalalithaa but there's a lot she has done ever since her government first came to power in Tamil Nadu. It's the most industrialised ...and more »
  
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