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• Uber staffers reportedly spied on celebrities and ex-partners

  12-12-2016 23:38
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Smartphone,TechnologyThe ridesharing service supposedly still has trouble preventing internal abuse.Continue reading Uber staffers reportedly spied on celebrities and ex-partners Uber staffers reportedly spied on celebrities and ex-partners originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Smart Ready for Rent, MOIA comes to US in 2018

  12-12-2016 23:32
  
  Filed under:Green,smart,Volkswagen,Green Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,ElectricRent any Smart for up to three months in Europe. VW to bring MOIA to US coasts in 2018. Don't reuse li-ion batteries; recycle them.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Smart Ready for Rent, MOIA comes to US in 2018 Recharge Wrap-up: Smart Ready for Rent, MOIA comes to US in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email t
  
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• This Lego BMW R60/2 motorcycle model is fantastic

  12-12-2016 23:24
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,BMW,MotorcycleOur latest installment of "vote for this project" is this Lego Ideas BMW motorcycle, which nails the quirky little details that make us twitch with excitement.Continue reading This Lego BMW R60/2 motorcycle model is fantastic This Lego BMW R60/2 motorcycle model is fantastic originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Finali Mondiali 2016 was an incredible celebration of all things Ferrari

  12-12-2016 22:35
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,FerrariWe were there to soak in all the excitement. Check out our photos from the event.Continue reading Finali Mondiali 2016 was an incredible celebration of all things Ferrari Finali Mondiali 2016 was an incredible celebration of all things Ferrari originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buy Jay Leno's 1950 Plymouth restomod to help out his late mechanic's family

  12-12-2016 21:46
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceIt's a restomod with a great background and a tried-and-true drivetrain.Continue reading Buy Jay Leno's 1950 Plymouth restomod to help out his late mechanic's family Buy Jay Leno's 1950 Plymouth restomod to help out his late mechanic's family originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz teases the E-class coupe

  12-12-2016 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser video of its soon-to-be unveiled E-class coupe. The 21-second clip, which focuses on the car's headlights, dash and taillights, says the car will first appear on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
  
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• Cadillac put on PR defensive by faux 'alt-right' casting call

  12-12-2016 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cadillac and its ad agencies are dealing with backlash from a commercial casting call that circulated on social media over the weekend seeking "any and all real alt-right thinkers/believers."
  
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• Jeep and Alfa Romeo join the already exotic Italian police force

  12-12-2016 20:02
  
  Filed under:Alfa Romeo,Jeep,Europe,Sedan,SUV,Off-Road,Performance,Police/EmergencyNo boring cars for the polizia.Continue reading Jeep and Alfa Romeo join the already exotic Italian police force Jeep and Alfa Romeo join the already exotic Italian police force originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA delays Grand Wagoneer and next-generation heavy-duty Ram trucks

  12-12-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Jeep,RAM,SUV,TruckIt sounds like FCA is trying to save some money and cover some debts before tackling the big trucks.Continue reading FCA delays Grand Wagoneer and next-generation heavy-duty Ram trucks FCA delays Grand Wagoneer and next-generation heavy-duty Ram trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla settles Model S P85D horsepower lawsuit in Norway

  12-12-2016 18:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Green Culture,Europe,ElectricOwners can get money or vehicle upgrades.Continue reading Tesla settles Model S P85D horsepower lawsuit in Norway Tesla settles Model S P85D horsepower lawsuit in Norway originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Yuko is a hybrid car sharing program for Europe

  12-12-2016 18:33
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Europe,HybridToyota will try out hybrid car sharing program with two-dozen vehicles in Dublin and Italian town of Forli.Continue reading Toyota Yuko is a hybrid car sharing program for Europe Toyota Yuko is a hybrid car sharing program for Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automatically efficient | 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Quick Spin

  12-12-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Kia,Quick Spins,Sedan,HybridIt has impressive fuel economy and preserves the driving character of its gas-only counterpart. What more do you want?Continue reading Automatically efficient | 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Quick Spin Automatically efficient | 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Grand Tour is the most illegally downloaded show ever

  12-12-2016 17:42
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/MoviesMore than House of Cards, More than Game of Thrones...Continue reading The Grand Tour is the most illegally downloaded show ever The Grand Tour is the most illegally downloaded show ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's patent to reduce range anxiety is kind of awesome

  12-12-2016 17:31
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GM,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,ElectricRemember who trademarked the term.Continue reading GM's patent to reduce range anxiety is kind of awesome GM's patent to reduce range anxiety is kind of awesome originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 BMW X2 dances in the snow en route to production

  12-12-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Crossover,LuxuryAlthough it's toned-down from the Concept X2, the connection between the two is undeniable.Continue reading 2018 BMW X2 dances in the snow en route to production 2018 BMW X2 dances in the snow en route to production originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Varroc Lighting appoints former Magneti Marelli executive as CEO

  12-12-2016 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Varroc Lighting Systems today named Stephane Vedie as CEO, effective immediately. He is the former head of Magneti Marelli's lighting division in North America and France.
  
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• Pride of lions creates lunch rush traffic while dining on buffalo

  12-12-2016 16:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Crossover,LuxuryNothing like a lunch spent lion around.Continue reading Pride of lions creates lunch rush traffic while dining on buffalo Pride of lions creates lunch rush traffic while dining on buffalo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pride of lions create lunch rush traffic while dinning on buffalo

  12-12-2016 16:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Crossover,LuxuryNothing like a lunch spent lion around.Continue reading Pride of lions create lunch rush traffic while dinning on buffalo Pride of lions create lunch rush traffic while dinning on buffalo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo adds Android Auto to 90-series models

  12-12-2016 16:46
  Volvo Cars UK has added Android Auto to its 90-series cars in addition to the existing Apple CarPlay smartphone integration accessed from the tablet style central display screen first seen in the XC90 and now also in the S90 and V90 models.
  
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• Renault Kangoo ZE will get a range boost to about 170 miles

  12-12-2016 16:43
  
  Filed under:Green,Renault,Europe,ElectricMore details to come at the European Motor Show in Brussels next month.Continue reading Renault Kangoo ZE will get a range boost to about 170 miles Renault Kangoo ZE will get a range boost to about 170 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1976 Ford Elite

  12-12-2016 16:32
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Etc.,Ford,Automotive History,Coupe,LuxuryPersonal luxury coupes were all the rage during the middle 1970s, and the Ford Elite had all the right stuff.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1976 Ford Elite Junkyard Gem: 1976 Ford Elite originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Consumer Electronics Show 2017: This year's CES previewed

  12-12-2016 16:25
  
  Top carmakers are making a habit of appealing to the technophile crowd at the big Las Vegas show. Here's what's coming this year. 2016-12-15 12:13 More and more car manufacturers are taking notice of the Consumer Electronics Show - the annual tech extravganza held in Las Vegas - as the lines between the automotive and consumer technology industries continue to blur with each passing year. 
  Alongside all the new household gadgets and personal devices some of the world’s biggest c
  
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• Consumer Electronics Show 2017: full CES preview

  12-12-2016 16:25
  
  Las Vegas based CES show is becoming a hotbed of activity for car technology lovers. Here's what's coming this year... 2016-12-12 17:00 The Consumer Electronics Show is gradually becoming more and more of a fixture on the calendars of car fans as well as its usual technophile crowd. The reason is that the lines between the auto and consumer electronics industries is increasingly blurring as new technologies find their way into our vehicles.
  Alongside all the new household gadgets and personal d
  
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• US Army wants movable tank armor

  12-12-2016 16:16
  
  Filed under:MilitaryThe Army wants tank operators to be able to remotely shuffle armor around their tank in response to threats.Continue reading US Army wants movable tank armor US Army wants movable tank armor originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Citroen C3 BlueHDi diesel 2017 review

  12-12-2016 15:56
  
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  We've already tried the new Citroen C3 in petrol form, but how does the top-spec diesel handle UK roads?Citroen has a solid reputation for building successful small cars – from the 2CV to the AX and the Saxo – but the C3 supermini nameplate has never really built upon that legacy. The first two generations were acceptable but wholly underwhelming superminis, lacking any real stand-out reasons to buy one over the establishe
  
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• Donald Trump's tech industry meeting may, or may not, include Elon Musk

  12-12-2016 15:52
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,United States,ElectricMaybe if Trump Tower had a few Superchargers...Continue reading Donald Trump's tech industry meeting may, or may not, include Elon Musk Donald Trump's tech industry meeting may, or may not, include Elon Musk originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 09:52:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Mazda 6 review

  12-12-2016 14:16
  
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  Image 1 of 12 12 Dec, 2016 2:30pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 6 covering the Mazda 6 Mk3 (2012-date)The large family saloon and estate are declining in popularity, as car buyers shift to crossovers and SUVs. Honda has already called time on the Accord, and Toyota is set to go the same way with its Avensis.
  Anybody trying to sell a car in this segment has their work cut out to make an impact – especially if it’s not available as a hatchback
  
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• Volkswagen could build a big pick-up truck for the US

  12-12-2016 13:44
  
  With the Amarok apparently unsuitable for the US market, Volkswagen is looking at ways of offering an even bigger truck in the US2016-12-12 12:30 Volkswagen is actively considering how it could build a large pick-up truck to take on home-grown stars like the Ford F-150 and the Dodge Ram in the American market, the firm’s US boss has revealed.
  The German manufacturer has had to rethink its plans for sales growth in the US region, in the wake of its dieselgate scandal. But it launched the l
  
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• Tesla settles Norway lawsuit over cars' performance

  12-12-2016 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors has reached an out-of-court settlement with 126 Norwegian customers who claimed their cars' performance did not match promises made in the firm's marketing.
  
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• Review of the automotive year, 2016 (Part 1) - just-auto.com (subscription)

  12-12-2016 13:10 via just-auto.com
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  The year 2016 certainly threw up one or two surprises (political developments in the UK and the US) with significant implications for the auto industry. And there were plenty of industrial points of interest for OEMs and suppliers. In short, it was ...
  
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• Review of the automotive year, 2016 (Part 1)

  12-12-2016 13:08
  The year 2016 certainly threw up one or two surprises (political developments in the UK and the US) with significant implications for the auto industry. And there were plenty of industrial points of interest for OEMs and suppliers. In short, it was another busy year. Seasoned observer Dave Leggett sifts through the just-auto archive month-by-month and offers a personal take on some of the year's most significant developments and experiences. Part 1 takes in the first half.
  
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• Musk, top tech executives to meet with Trump

  12-12-2016 13:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Top executives from Tesla Motors, Google, Apple and Facebook are among a small group of tech leaders invited to a summit to be held on Wednesday by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Recode reported, citing sources.
  
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• Detroit Motor Show 2017: preview

  12-12-2016 12:50
  
  The Detroit Motor Show is the first big show of the year and kicks off in earnest on January 9th 2017. Here's what we know so far...2016-12-12 11:50 The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) – commonly known as the Detroit Auto Show - is the first major fixture on the car industry calendar, and the 2017 edition kicks off just after the turn of the New Year.
  On 7 January the show begins with ‘The Gallery’ – a one-off evening at the MGM Detroit, where guests are t
  
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• Philippine sales rise 22% in November, 24% YTD

  12-12-2016 12:08
  
  New vehicle sales in the Philippines increased by 22.2% to 32,966 units in November from 26,979 units in the same month of last year, according to a report released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
  
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• US Department of Transport issues new Takata air bag recall order

  12-12-2016 11:26
  The US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued an amended order to continue the acceleration of recall repairs for millions of vehicle owners affected by the Takata air bag inflator recalls.
  
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• Thyssenkrupp building new steering factory in Changzhou

  12-12-2016 11:25
  
  Thyssenkrupp has announced it is currently building what it claims is "one of the world's biggest production sites for steering technology" in Changzhou, China.
  
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• PPG begins restructuring to reduce global costs

  12-12-2016 11:22
  
  Global automotive coatings supplier PPG announced its board of directors have approved "significant and broad restructuring actions to reduce its global cost structure".
  
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• Hitachi supplies ADAS ECU for new Nissan Serena

  12-12-2016 11:20
  
  Hitachi Automotive Systems says its ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) ECU (Electronic Control Unit) is being used on the new Serena, launched by Nissan earlier this year.
  
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• Hella to establish new development centre in Sindelfingen

  12-12-2016 11:19
  
  Hella is establishing its new development centre in Sindelfingen, around 20km from Stugggart in Southern Germany.
  
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• Evonik acquires Huber Silica business

  12-12-2016 11:17
  
  Evonik Industries has acquired the silica business of US company, JM Huber, for US$630m, allowing the German supplier to expand its position in North America and Asia.
  
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• Chevrolet opens Bolt EV order book in Canada

  12-12-2016 11:15
  
  Sales of the new Chevrolet Bolt 'long range' EV have begun in Canada.
  
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• Stock Corner: Tracking Metrics for Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (SEHK:1114) - EBJ

  12-12-2016 08:06 via eastoverbusinessjournal.com
  Stock Corner: Tracking Metrics for Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (SEHK:1114)
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  Investors may be closely monitoring shares of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (SEHK:1114). The 12 month stock volatility is currently 40.151400. The 6 month volatility is 36.903800, and the 3 month is seen at 32.206200. Keeping tabs on ...
  Volatility Levels in Focus for Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG)Marion Business Daily
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• 6 automotive testing, R&D centres coming up across country - Hindu Business Line

  12-12-2016 07:01 via thehindubusinessline.com
  
  6 automotive testing, R&D centres coming up across country
  Hindu Business Line
  India is on the verge of creating six top automotive testing, validation and research & development centres across the country with an investment of Rs. 3,720 crore, according to Sanjay Bandopadhyaya, Chief Executive Officer of NATRiP. These centres ...
  
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• VW sets '18 U.S. debut for Moia mobility arm

  12-12-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen Group's launch of its Moia mobility arm makes it the latest automaker to challenge the might of Uber in the U.S.
  
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• Toyota plans an engine overhaul

  12-12-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota embarks on a sweeping engine and drivetrain overhaul to replace at least 60 percent of its lineup in major markets with greener, yet more exhilarating, power plants by the end of 2021.
  
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• Stolen photo triggers lawsuit against dealer

  12-12-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When a Dallas-area pastor handed his phone over to a dealership employee to confirm that he was preapproved for a loan, he didn't expect nude photos of his wife to be sent from the phone to a swingers' site. He's suing.
  
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• Self-driving Nissan Leafs get factory jobs

  12-12-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan is deploying two self-driving Leaf electric vehicles at its Oppama assembly plant in Japan to pull about 30 completed vehicles a day across the plant site.
  
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• Off-site reconditioning gives dealers room to grow

  12-12-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Off-site reconditioning centers have been around for years, used mostly by landlocked dealers in big cities. But now, more dealers outside big cities see the benefits, too.
  
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• More F&I managers are quitting. Are expectations for output, speed and compliance to blame?

  12-12-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FandI managers tackle a multitude of challenges daily, and the stress could be taking a toll. Thirty-eight percent of FandI managers left their jobs last year, up 1 percentage point from 2014. And the average FandI manager tenure was a mere 3.
  
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• Jackson: Just say no to cars U.S. won't like

  12-12-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On the subject of rampant product proliferation, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson has some advice for car company executives who keep looking for ways to extend their lineups.But he doesn't know if they will listen.
  
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