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• FCA replaces Chrysler ad agency, assigns creative work to Omnicom's Goodby

  20-12-2016 23:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Goodby Silverstein and Partners has won the Chrysler brand creative account after a lengthy review. A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles spokeswoman confirmed the Omnicom Group agency's selection on Tuesday.
  
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• VW to pay $1B in settlement with US government over V6 diesels

  20-12-2016 23:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Audi,Porsche,Volkswagen,EmissionsCertain VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne, and Audi A6, A7, A8, Q5, and Q7 models are affected.Continue reading VW to pay $1B in settlement with US government over V6 diesels VW to pay $1B in settlement with US government over V6 diesels originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford to idle Kansas City truck, van plant for a week in Jan.

  20-12-2016 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford plans to shutter its Kansas City Assembly Plant for the first week of 2017 as it tries to pare down its truck and van inventory. The automaker will take a week of downtime from Jan. 2 to Jan. 9, it confirmed today.
  
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• GKN Driveline plans to invest $179 million in 6 N.C. plants

  20-12-2016 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GKN Driveline plans to invest nearly $179 million in six plants in North Carolina to match the growth of its all-wheel-drive, eDrive and constant velocity joint businesses.
  
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• Tesla poaches Volvo interior engineering boss Anders Bell

  20-12-2016 21:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Tesla,VolvoVolvo to Tesla? We wonder what role the NorCal weather played.Continue reading Tesla poaches Volvo interior engineering boss Anders Bell Tesla poaches Volvo interior engineering boss Anders Bell originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen reaches $1 billion agreement to fix, buy back 3.0-liter U.S. diesels

  20-12-2016 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen has agreed to a $1 billion settlement to fix or buy back another 80,000 polluting U.S. diesel vehicles as the German automaker on Tuesday took new steps to put its emissions cheating scandal behind it.
  
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• Used electric cars: should you buy one?

  20-12-2016 20:27
  
  There's plenty to bear in mind if you're thinking of buying a used electric vehicle. These are our top tips… 2016-12-29 09:00 As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, there are more models entering the second-hand car market. Buying a used conventional car can be difficult enough, but if you're looking for an EV, there's even more to bear in mind. Our guide will help you avoid potential disaster as you seek out the right used electric car for you.
  Does an EV suit me?
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• No, The Grand Tour isn't terrorizing Dubai with a tank

  20-12-2016 20:10
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,VideosDespite what the Daily Mail says, a director shouting "action" probably means Clarkson and Company aren't engaged in terrorism.Continue reading No, The Grand Tour isn't terrorizing Dubai with a tank No, The Grand Tour isn't terrorizing Dubai with a tank originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CarMax quarterly earnings rise 6.6% to $137 million

  20-12-2016 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Net earnings at CarMax, the largest U.S. used-car retailer, rose 6.6 percent to $136.6 million in the third fiscal quarter due in large part to a 9.1 percent gain in used unit sales.
  
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• Google's Waymo to show self-driving Pacifica in Detroit

  20-12-2016 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Waymo, Google's new autonomous-technology unit, will debut its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica at the Detroit auto show.
  
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• Destroying Cars In Virtual Reality | AutoblogVR

  20-12-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,VR,CarBoomEnjoy this behind-the-scenes 360-degree look at Autoblog's original series CarBoom!Continue reading Destroying Cars In Virtual Reality | AutoblogVR Destroying Cars In Virtual Reality | AutoblogVR originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford plans $60 million revamp of 4 acres in Dearborn

  20-12-2016 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford's real estate unit is planning a large-scale $60 million redevelopment of three blocks totaling nearly 4 acres in west downtown Dearborn, Mich., two miles from Ford's headquarters.
  
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• The anti-Prius | 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid First Drive

  20-12-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Kia,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,HybridFuel economy that's almost as good as a Prius with styling that blends in with the crossover crowd.Continue reading The anti-Prius | 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid First Drive The anti-Prius | 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Deadly 67-car pileup leaves three dead, dozens injured near Baltimore

  20-12-2016 17:51
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Driving,Safety,Truck,DieselThe season's first major winter storm caused a deadly, slow-motion, 67-car pileup near Baltimore over the weekend.Continue reading Deadly 67-car pileup leaves three dead, dozens injured near Baltimore Deadly 67-car pileup leaves three dead, dozens injured near Baltimore originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:51:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber admits self-driving Volvos have issues days after defying California regulators

  20-12-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emerging Technologies,Crossover,SUV,AutonomousThis is in addition to reports of running red lights and failing to yield for pedestrians.Continue reading Uber admits self-driving Volvos have issues days after defying California regulators Uber admits self-driving Volvos have issues days after defying California regulators originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nbs
  
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• BMW 5-series lineup to highlight Detroit stage

  20-12-2016 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW is set to use the 2017 Detroit auto show as the debut stage for its next-gen 5-series lineup. The automaker will have the 540i, hybrid 530e iPerformance and M550 xDrive at the BMW stand.
  
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• NHTSA is investigating FCA shifters for roll-away accidents again, this time the rotary units

  20-12-2016 17:26
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Dodge,Jaguar,Land Rover,RAM,Safety,SUV,TruckThese shifters are confusing, causing an issue similar to FCA's other electronic shifter that's already been recalled.Continue reading NHTSA is investigating FCA shifters for roll-away accidents again, this time the rotary units NHTSA is investigating FCA shifters for roll-away accidents again, this time the rotary units originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.
  
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• First Honda Clarity fuel cell vehicles land in California

  20-12-2016 17:11
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Electric,HydrogenLook for them at H2 stations all over the state.Continue reading First Honda Clarity fuel cell vehicles land in California First Honda Clarity fuel cell vehicles land in California originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 spotted out and about

  20-12-2016 16:32
  
  Disguised test mule for V8-powered SUV hits the road with distinct AMG styling, ahead of 2017 release 2016-12-20 15:30 Whenever a new Mercedes car launches, it's usually a safe bet that a hardcore AMG version is just around the corner, and the GLC SUV is no different. We've had a warm-up with the V6-engined Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, but the full-fat GLC 63 is due for release in 2017.
  Our spy images show a modified GLC test mule featuring a wider track, chunky front bumper and bigger air intakes
  
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• Range Rover Evoque Ember 2017 review

  20-12-2016 16:01
  
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  Image 1 of 9 20 Dec, 2016 3:00pmRichard Ingram
  The Range Rover Evoque has been updated for 2017 - we try the flashy new Ember special editionEvery 12 months, Jaguar Land Rover tweaks each of its cars with a series of model year updates. Often inconspicuous to the untrained eye, they can include anything from new lights and bumpers to infotainment upgrades and colourful special editions.
  The Range Rover Evoque is the latest to receive the MY17 treatment, installing the latest InContr
  
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• RouteOne acquires MaximTrak in bid to boost digital retail business

  20-12-2016 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  RouteOne has acquired FandI sales tool provider MaximTrak, effective as of now, RouteOne Holdings said Tuesday.
  
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• This '59 Cadillac is now on display at Toyota's museum in Japan

  20-12-2016 15:03
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Toyota,Automotive HistoryToyota's museum covers all of automotive history, not just its own. We think that's neat.Continue reading This '59 Cadillac is now on display at Toyota's museum in Japan This '59 Cadillac is now on display at Toyota's museum in Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2016 09:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What are run-flat tyres?

  20-12-2016 14:59
  
  Run-flat tyres are an alternative to carrying a spare wheel in the boot. Here's everything you need to know... 2016-12-31 13:00 In some ways, car makers see the spare wheel as a necessary evil, but run-flat tyres are one solution that means a spare wheel doesn't need to be carried.
  Spare wheels take up space, and modern car design increasingly likes to use every available millimetre so there isn't always room for one. Space-saver spare wheels take up less boot space, while many car makers subst
  
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• Mistry ramps up Tata dispute

  20-12-2016 13:46
  
  Cyrus Mistry, the ousted chairman of Tata group holding company Tata Sons, has now resigned from a group of listed Tata companies and is planning legal action against the group.
  
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• BMW 6 Series range gets kit updates for 2017

  20-12-2016 12:48
  
  BMW adds a range of optional styling and equipment upgrades to 6 Series Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe 2016-12-20 11:45 BMW is aiming to give its 6 Series range a boost into the new year with a new raft of optional equipment. The luxury coupe, four-door and convertible can be specced with new colours, wheels and interior design elements.
  The brightest addition is the option of new Sonic Speed Blue metallic paint, while all three bodystyles also have the choice of 20-inch 'M-Light' alloy whee
  
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• Volvo Cars raises $0.5bn in step towards IPO

  20-12-2016 12:42
  Geely-owned Volvo Cars has raised SEK5n (around USD0.5bn) from a group of Swedish institutional investors in a step towards its ambition to achieve a public listing.
  
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• Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Package 2017 review

  20-12-2016 12:41
  
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  Image 1 of 5 20 Dec, 2016 11:30amJonathan Burn
  Performance add-ons for the Porsche Macan Turbo make this SUV a Turbo S in all but the name...Porsche may be renowned for its sports cars, but its SUV duo – the Macan and Cayenne – are the big players when it comes to sales. The pair have racked up almost one million sales between them, and this new flagship Macan Turbo with Performance Package is the latest addition to the lineup.
  There is a small problem, though: its name.
  
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• 1 million FCA vehicles under U.S. investigation for rollaway crashes

  20-12-2016 12:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching an investigation into about 1 million newer Ram pickups and Dodge SUVs after receiving complaints the vehicles rolled away after being parked.
  
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• Mazda 3 vs Renault Megane

  20-12-2016 11:43
  
  Has a facelift enhanced the appeal of the Mazda 3 family hatch? We find out as we test it against the Renault Megane? 2017-01-02 11:40 The compact family hatchback class is as fiercely fought as ever, so it’s no surprise that Mazda has unveiled a facelifted version of its popular 3, less than three years after it made its debut.
  The changes are subtle but worthwhile, and include tweaked looks, a slightly more upmarket cabin and mechanical upgrades aimed at enhanci
  
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• Transition to Keyless Automotive Access Systems Fuels Growth Opportunities for Specialist Companies - MarketWatch

  20-12-2016 11:42 via marketwatch.com
  
  Transition to Keyless Automotive Access Systems Fuels Growth Opportunities for Specialist Companies
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  LONDON, Dec. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The rising popularity of mobility services such as car sharing, rental and leasing is stoking significant interest in keyless access systems. Following the saturation of radio frequency technology, Bluetooth low ...and more »
  
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• Vitro to acquire PGW's OEM glass business from LKQ - just-auto.com (subscription)

  20-12-2016 11:28 via just-auto.com
  
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  Vitro to acquire PGW's OEM glass business from LKQ
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  Vitro has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Pittsburgh Glass Works' automotive business from LKQ Corporation for around US$310m. Prior to closing, LKQ will spin off and retain the aftermarket glass distribution business, which will not be part of ...
  Vitro to Acquire PGW's Original Equipment Automotive Glass business from LKQPR Newswire (press release)all 6 news articles »
  
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• How to change a car tyre

  20-12-2016 11:22
  
  Got a puncture? Need to fit a spare wheel? Save on costs and change that car tyre yourself! Here's how... 2016-12-26 18:00 Lightning fast tyre changes are a familiar part of the Formula One action - but do you know how to change your car tyres? Our step-by-step guide will help you to get the job done, although changing a flat tyre for a spare wheel will take a bit longer than an F1 pit stop.
  The UK's roads are in a state. With tarmac that's strewn with potholes, uneven surfaces and general debr
  
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• New Skoda Octavia vRS 2017 facelift revealed

  20-12-2016 11:15
  
  Skoda unveils redesigned hot Octavia in first images, with more power and improved tech2016-12-20 10:15 Just over a month after Skoda released details of the updated 2017 Octavia range, we've had our first glimpse of the hot vRS version due next year. The Ford Focus ST rival gains a radical redesign, extra tech and small power boost.
  The biggest change to the vRS, as with the regular Octavia, is the distinctive new front-end treatment. The 'split' headlights and wider air intakes are part of gi
  
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• Vitro to acquire PGW's OEM glass business from LKQ

  20-12-2016 11:07
  
  Vitro has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Pittsburgh Glass Works' automotive business from LKQ Corporation for around US$310m.
  
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• Toyo Tyre plant moves from coal and oil to natural gas

  20-12-2016 11:06
  
  Toyo Tyre says the Sendai plant in Iwanuma, Miyagi Prefecture, will start switching from coal and fuel oil used at its automotive base to natural gas.
  
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• SEAT cuts energy/water use in plants

  20-12-2016 11:04
  
  VW Group subsidiary SEAT has managed to reduce energy consumption by 23.2% and water consumption by 24.5% in its production processes over the last five years. Both indicators are part of the 'Ecomotive Factory' strategy, which was launched in 2011, aimed at optimising resources and making the company's three plants (Martorell, Barcelona and Seat Componentes) increasingly more efficient and sustainable
  
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• Kia marks a decade of production in Slovakia

  20-12-2016 11:00
  
  Kia Motors has marked the tenth anniversary of production in Europe, with more than 2.5m vehicles and 3.8m engines coming off production lines at the automaker's Slovakia plant in Zilina.
  
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• New Toyota C-HR 1.2 turbo petrol review

  20-12-2016 10:59
  
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  Image 1 of 14 20 Dec, 2016 10:15amLawrence Allan
  We've already tried Toyota's fashionable new crossover in hybrid form, but how does the standard petrol model stack up?While the compact crossover market has exploded in Europe, most manufacturers have scrambled to launch a competitor to the hugely popular Nissan Qashqai. Toyota, however, has sat aside and taken its time.
  Content with the big but unexciting RAV4 SUV for many years, the Japanese carmaker has looked on as more desirabl
  
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• EyeSight equipped Subaru models surpass 1m global sales

  20-12-2016 10:58
  
  Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) says its Suburu cumulative global Subaru model sales equipped with the EyeSight driver assist system surpassed 1m units in November this year.
  
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• Volvo Cars raises SEK5bn - Automotive World (press release)

  20-12-2016 10:50 via automotiveworld.com
  Volvo Cars raises SEK5bn
  Automotive World (press release)
  Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has raised SEK5bn from the sale of newly-issued preference shares to a group of Swedish institutional investors. The group of investors comprises two Swedish pension funds, AMF and the First Swedish National Pension ...and more »
  
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• Toshiba Expands Line-up of Embedded NAND Flash Memory Products for Automotive Applications - Business Wire (press release)

  20-12-2016 10:25 via businesswire.com
  
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  Toshiba Expands Line-up of Embedded NAND Flash Memory Products for Automotive Applications
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  TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO: 6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of JEDEC e∙MMCTM Version 5.1 compliant embedded NAND flash memory products supporting AEC-Q100 ...and more »
  
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• Vauxhall VXR8 Maloo 2017 review

  20-12-2016 09:45
  
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  Image 1 of 11 22 Dec, 2016 10:00amRichard Ingram
  With a 6.2-litre V8 generating 537bhp, does the Vauxhall VXR8 Maloo pick-up make any sense in the UK?Pick-ups are big business in Australia. One of the most popular is the Holden ute, which parent company General Motors has been building in one form or another since the 1950s. It comes with a variety of different engines, but perhaps most intriguing of all is the bonkers 537bhp Maloo LSA, which has been made available in the UK badge
  
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• 25.4% decline in automotive sales over past 10 months - Daily News Egypt

  20-12-2016 07:50 via dailynewsegypt.com
  
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  25.4% decline in automotive sales over past 10 months
  Daily News Egypt
  Continuing off a decline that began at the end of 2015, the automotive market has continued to experience a slump in sales. Sales for the first 10 months of 2016 have recorded a 25.43% decline, compared to the corresponding period in 2015. From January ...
  
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• TomTom Automotive Wins FCA Group 'Innovation Supplier of the Year 2016' - Business Wire (press release)

  20-12-2016 07:30 via businesswire.com
  
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  TomTom Automotive Wins FCA Group 'Innovation Supplier of the Year 2016'
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  AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TomTom (TOM2) Automotive has been handed the prestigious Innovation Supplier of the Year award by FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) Group. The prize was awarded during the 2016 “Qualitas” event in Turin, Italy.and more »
  
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• Indian automotive anti-freeze coolants maker acquires Italian moulding machine - ETAuto.com

  20-12-2016 06:29 via auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
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  Indian automotive anti-freeze coolants maker acquires Italian moulding machine
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  Indian automotive anti-freeze coolants maker acquires Italian moulding machineIndian automotive anti-freeze coolants NEW DELHI: Automotive Engine Anti-Freeze Coolants & Brake Fluid maker S-CCI Golden Cruiser has acquired an Italian Moulding ...
  
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• GM to eliminate shift, lay off 1,300 workers at Detroit plant

  20-12-2016 05:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors told state officials Monday that it plans to lay off nearly 1,300 workers in March as it eliminates one of two production shifts at a car plant in Detroit.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Group buy means $11,510 Nissan Leaf, VW makes progress on US diesel case

  20-12-2016 02:17
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Nissan,Volkswagen,Car Buying,Emissions,Diesel,ElectricSome Texans are getting cheap Leafs in a group buy. A federal judge says VW is making progress on remaining cheater diesels. EU gets impatient with emissions test improvements.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Group buy means $11,510 Nissan Leaf, VW makes progress on US diesel case Recharge Wrap-up: Group buy means $11,510 Nissan Leaf, VW makes progress on US diesel case originally appeared on Autoblog on M
  
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• McConaughey's bizarre new Continental ad is perfect parody material

  20-12-2016 00:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Marketing/Advertising,Videos,Lincoln,Sedan,LuxuryWe hope the SNL crew sees this.Continue reading McConaughey's bizarre new Continental ad is perfect parody material McConaughey's bizarre new Continental ad is perfect parody material originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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