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• Automotive fuel economy penalties pushed back to the 2019 model year

  21-12-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Government/Legal,Green,Fuel Efficiency,United StatesHappy holidays from NHTSA to automakers.Continue reading Automotive fuel economy penalties pushed back to the 2019 model year Automotive fuel economy penalties pushed back to the 2019 model year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The best-selling cars of 2016

  21-12-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Government/Legal,Green,Fuel Efficiency,United StatesThese are the 10 Best Selling Vehicles in America for 2016. The list is dominated by fullsize pickup trucks, but crossovers are rising quickly up the ranks.Continue reading The best-selling cars of 2016 The best-selling cars of 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda and Google's Waymo discuss collaborating on self-driving tech

  21-12-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda RandD has entered into discussions with Waymo, Alphabet's new standalone company, to use technology that will enable self-driving capabilities in Honda vehicles.
  
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• Korea Inc.'s year-end 'executive shuffle'

  21-12-2016 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The firing of Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski -- coming as it does only a few days before Christmas -- is poorly timed and reinforces the image in the U.S. that Hyundai burns through American CEOs at an alarming rate.
  
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• By following the money, we can see that many automakers don't really care about EVs

  21-12-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Marketing/Advertising,Chevrolet,Ford,Mercedes-Benz,Nissan,ElectricMaybe the automakers no longer believe that they can influence public opinion with a TV ad. Oh, wait.Continue reading By following the money, we can see that many automakers don't really care about EVs By following the money, we can see that many automakers don't really care about EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Ema
  
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• The all-new 2017 BMW 5 Series sedan starts at $52,195

  21-12-2016 22:23
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,BMW,Sedan,LuxuryThe car is set to make a full debut in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.Continue reading The all-new 2017 BMW 5 Series sedan starts at $52,195 The all-new 2017 BMW 5 Series sedan starts at $52,195 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 16:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 5 key steps to staying safe in winter driving

  21-12-2016 21:20
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,BMW,Sedan,LuxuryThese rules for driving safely in winter weather are not particularly difficult to follow and doing so will keep you much safer on snowy roads.Continue reading 5 key steps to staying safe in winter driving 5 key steps to staying safe in winter driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How To Replace Your Spark Plugs | Autoblog Wrenched

  21-12-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog WrenchedSee how to replace your spark plugs here.Continue reading How To Replace Your Spark Plugs | Autoblog Wrenched How To Replace Your Spark Plugs | Autoblog Wrenched originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski was fired today

  21-12-2016 20:05
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Hyundai,United StatesA sudden departure for the Hyundai executive.Continue reading Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski was fired today Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski was fired today originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks recalled because the fuel tank could fall off

  21-12-2016 19:42
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,Lincoln,Safety,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Truck,Luxury,Off-Road,Police/EmergencyFord isn't aware of fires, injuries, or accidents related to either recall.Continue reading 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks recalled because the fuel tank could fall off 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks recalled because the fuel tank could fall off originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tanner Foust drives all the things in this Quantum Leap spoof

  21-12-2016 18:41
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Marketing/Advertising,Motorsports,Videos,Volkswagen,RacingSome drifting and jumping fun to tide you over until the next Gymkhana.Continue reading Tanner Foust drives all the things in this Quantum Leap spoof Tanner Foust drives all the things in this Quantum Leap spoof originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:41:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Drunk trucker falls out of his truck, ends up blowing three times the legal limit

  21-12-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Driving,Safety,Truck,DieselVideo was recently released by the Minnesota State Patrol showing a trooper arresting an incredibly drunk Wal-Mart truck driver on Highway 10 back in July.Continue reading Drunk trucker falls out of his truck, ends up blowing three times the legal limit Drunk trucker falls out of his truck, ends up blowing three times the legal limit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. P
  
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• Hyundai fires U.S. chief Zuchowski

  21-12-2016 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai Motor America has fired CEO Dave Zuchowski for failing to meet internal sales objectives, multiple sources familiar with the situation told Automotive News. The decision is effective immediately.
  
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• VW to reveal driverless EV 'microbus' concept at Detroit

  21-12-2016 17:35
  
  Volkswagen's new addition to I.D. electric vehicle family will play integral part in MOIA, VW's Uber-rivalling mobility brand 2016-12-22 07:00 Volkswagen has teased a new electric vehicle concept that will take pride of place on its Detroit Motor Show stand in January. The concept model is believed to be a multi-passenger vehicle that will become an integral part of VW's new MOIA mobility brand. 
  Described as a "multi-functional vehicle of a new era", the concept's teaser images show a bol
  
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• BMW places 5 series front and center

  21-12-2016 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The latest new spot to top our weekly viral video charts is all about the redesigned BMW 5 series.
  
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• Automakers get a break on CAFE penalties

  21-12-2016 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Federal regulators offered the auto industry some relief today on two key areas of the U.S. government's light-vehicle fuel economy program that had sparked new tensions between the administration and the industry.
  
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• Boeing, Saab take first flight in T-X trainer 36 months after starting development

  21-12-2016 17:29
  
  Filed under:MilitaryBoth pilot and passenger raved about the new jet's abilities over the short test flight.Continue reading Boeing, Saab take first flight in T-X trainer 36 months after starting development Boeing, Saab take first flight in T-X trainer 36 months after starting development originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW diesel fix approved for 9 million cars in Europe

  21-12-2016 17:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Recalls,Volkswagen,Europe,DieselGermany greenlights plans to repair 1.2-, 1.6-, and 2.0-liter EA189 engines.Continue reading VW diesel fix approved for 9 million cars in Europe VW diesel fix approved for 9 million cars in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Beetle LSR review

  21-12-2016 17:08
  
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  Image 1 of 10 30 Dec, 2016 9:00amThomas Geiger
  What's it like to drive the world's fastest VW Beetle? We get behind the wheel of 536bhp monster in UtahMany people consider the Volkswagen Beetle a lifestyle gimmick. Some owners even christen their cars with cuddly nicknames or adorn them in eye-catching accessories. 
  But the bright yellow Beetle LSR we have here is a little different. It’s a proper race car, with a 536bhp version of the standard car’s 2.0-litre four
  
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• Wisconsin cop teaches speeding student how to tie a necktie

  21-12-2016 17:03
  
  Filed under:Etc.,BMWA Wisconsin police officer saved the day when, instead of a ticket, he imparted an important life lesson on a speeding college student.Continue reading Wisconsin cop teaches speeding student how to tie a necktie Wisconsin cop teaches speeding student how to tie a necktie originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW is creating an autonomous vehicle test center in Munich

  21-12-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,BMW,Germany,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricThe focus will be vehicle connectivity and autonomous driving.Continue reading BMW is creating an autonomous vehicle test center in Munich BMW is creating an autonomous vehicle test center in Munich originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CarMax extends online financing program to all stores

  21-12-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CarMax has extended its online financing, previously a pilot, to all of its stores. Separately, it said its finance arm's Tier 3 lending -- CarMax lingo for subprime -- declined in the third quarter, even as it raised its reserves against bad loans.
  
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• New Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 2017 review

  21-12-2016 16:57
  
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  Image 1 of 10 21 Dec, 2016 3:45pmRichard Ingram
  Specification changes and a 10.2" touchscreen up the Land Rover Discovery Sport's game for 2017. We test the TD4 diesel...Just like it did with the Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover has applied a host of updates to its Discovery Sport just in time for 2017. Altogether more subtle than those given to its Range Rover sibling, the changes focus around the same 10.2-inch infotainment display.
  It’s a welcome revision, with the same swip
  
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• Uber, California officials to meet Wednesday in attempt to end self-driving standoff

  21-12-2016 15:40
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,Government/Legal,Green,Technology,AutonomousPerhaps a resolution is at hand.Continue reading Uber, California officials to meet Wednesday in attempt to end self-driving standoff Uber, California officials to meet Wednesday in attempt to end self-driving standoff originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla owner's garage makeover, Lucid signs deal with LG Chem

  21-12-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Tesla,Renault,Green Automakers,Green Culture,ElectricThis guy's even got Tesla's furniture in his garage. Lucid uses LG batteries, too. Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi will all use new Leaf platform.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla owner's garage makeover, Lucid signs deal with LG Chem Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla owner's garage makeover, Lucid signs deal with LG Chem originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 09:30:00 EST.P
  
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• Ford recalls 8,000 2017 Super Duty trucks for fuel strap reinforcement

  21-12-2016 15:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said it is recalling over 8,000 2017 Super Duty trucks that do not contain a proper fuel tank strap reinforcement.
  
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• New 2018 Audi Q3 SUV takes shape

  21-12-2016 15:11
  
  Exclusive images show how Audi will update their small Q3 SUV, with latest tech inside and new MQB platform 2016-12-29 10:00 Audi is readying a lighter, more upmarket and practical Q3 that will arrive in dealers in 2018.
  The current SUV is the oldest model in the Audi range, but increased competition within the VW Group – with the launch of the SEAT Ateca and new Volkswagen Tiguan – means it will get an overhaul inside and out t
  
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• Jay Leno's 426-powered 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 is simple and simply fun

  21-12-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Dodge,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceStopping and turning just aren't its things. But it makes up for that with raw power.Continue reading Jay Leno's 426-powered 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 is simple and simply fun Jay Leno's 426-powered 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 is simple and simply fun originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1978 Buick Electra 225

  21-12-2016 14:30
  
  Filed under:Automakers,Etc.,Buick,Automotive History,SedanGM downsized the Electra for the 1977 model year, but this '78 was still a nautical-grade, box-shaped highway cruiser with acres of soft velour inside.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1978 Buick Electra 225 Junkyard Gem: 1978 Buick Electra 225 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to idle 2 Ontario plants to pare down supplies

  21-12-2016 13:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will idle its two Ontario assembly plants for the first week of 2017 in an effort to trim supplies in response to lower demand, Bloomberg News reported.
  
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• Dealer deliveries in India up in November as market worries gather - ANALYSIS

  21-12-2016 12:44
  Deliveries of passenger vehicles to dealers in India were up by 1.8% in November according to data exclusively compiled for just-auto by Deepesh Rathore. However, the slight gain comes as market concerns rise over the adverse impact on the economy of the Indian government's 'demonitisation' currency reform.
  
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• 530e hybrid joins new BMW 5 Series range: price and specs announced

  21-12-2016 12:42
  
  BMW reveals 530e iPerformance plug-in will cost from £43,985 and is available to order from January 2016-12-21 11:40 BMW has announced price and spec details for its most efficient 5 Series yet. The 2017 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid starts at £43,985, and customers can order theirs from the middle of January 2017. 
  The 530e uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 181bhp and 320Nm of torque. It's also mated to an electric motor with an output of 94bhp and 250
  
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• NHTSA investigates Chrysler 'rollaway' problem

  21-12-2016 12:28
  
  The NHTSA has launched an investigation into about a million Fiat Chrysler Ram pickup trucks and SUVs prompted by complaints that vehicles have rolled away and crashed after being parked.
  
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• China to set communication standard for autonomous cars after 2018

  21-12-2016 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  China will revisit in 2018 the standards for vehicle-to-vehicle communication that are vital for driverless cars and lay out a common national standard after that, the chief of the Society of Automotive Engineers of China said today.
  
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• Long term test review: Honda Jazz

  21-12-2016 11:58
  
  25 Dec, 2016 11:00amLawrence Allan
  First report: Honda Jazz supermini has a tough rival to beat as it joins our fleetMileage: 1,012
  Economy: 47.2mpg
  We always make sure we run a diverse group of cars on the Auto Express fleet: from pick-up trucks to lightweight sports cars and executive saloons to hybrids, they have all been subjected to extended tests by our team over the past few months. But the latest arrival in our car park, the Honda Jazz, has given us a chance to live with two very similar
  
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• Hyundai Ioniq review

  21-12-2016 11:45
  
  For: Lots of standard kit, economical, affordableOur Rating: 
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  Against: Claimed economy difficult to match, firm ride, poor interior build quality2016
  The Hyundai Ioniq comes in three flavours, and offers a more conventional-looking proposition to the Toyota PriusHyundai’s first attempt at a full-on eco car family is a strong one. The Ioniq offers plenty of practicality at an affordable price, with lots of kit, too. However, the electric motor and petrol engine aren’t
  
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• Rugged new 2017 Skoda Octavia Scout arrives

  21-12-2016 11:24
  
  Skoda unveils off-road version of facelifted Octavia estate, with new driver assistance and infotainment tech2016-12-21 10:20 After the hot 2017 Skoda Octavia vRS was revealed earlier this week, first images and details of the rugged Scout variant have also surfaced. The facelifted model is due on sale early in 2017, with design and technology upgrades.
  As with the rest of the 2017 Octavia range the most notable styling tweak is found at the front-end. Skoda has brought in new 'split' headlight
  
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• 'Things are finally going to get interesting for DS in 2017'

  21-12-2016 11:14
  
  Progress on DS' assault on the car market has appeared slow up to now, but that could change, says Graham Hope 2016-12-21 10:24 There are many car brands that need a big 2017, but few more so than DS. When it split from Citroen a couple of years ago, it was very much a ‘soft’ launch; there was no genuinely new product. Instead it has concentrated on building its infrastructure in preparation for a major assault.
  It’s a strategy that has meant progress has appeared slow. But wh
  
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• Lectra uses new cutter for seat parts

  21-12-2016 11:07
  
  Lectra says it is using a new VectorAuto iX6 machine to cut synthetics, with a precision head to produce parts for interior and seat components.
  
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• WiTricity and GM to test advanced wireless charging system prototype for EVs

  21-12-2016 11:03
  
  WiTricity says it is working with General Motors to test a wireless charging system prototype for electric vehicles.
  
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• VW agrees to resolve 3.0L TDI V6 claims in the US

  21-12-2016 11:02
  Volkswagen says it has  reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of California, by and through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Attorney General, to resolve civil claims regarding approximately 83,000 affected 3.0L TDI V6 diesel engine vehicles in the US.
  
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• Schaeffler acquires Compact Dynamics

  21-12-2016 10:59
  
  Schaeffler has concluded a purchase contract with Semikron International GmbH for the acquisition of 51% of the shares of Compact Dynamics GmbH, a manufacturer of high-performance electric motors.
  
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• Navistar reports US$34m loss in Q4

  21-12-2016 10:56
  
  Navistar International Corporation has announced a fourth quarter 2016 net loss of US$34m, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to a fourth quarter 2015 net loss of $50m, or $0.61 per diluted share. Revenues in the quarter were $2.1bn.
  
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• Magna and Innoviz Technologies partner over LiDAR

  21-12-2016 10:54
  
  Magna International and Innoviz Technologies announced that they are partnering to deliver LiDAR remote sensing solutions for the implementation of autonomous driving features and full autonomy in future vehicles.
  
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• EVgo breaks ground on US charging station

  21-12-2016 10:50
  
   EVgo, which says it is the operator of the US' largest network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, has broken ground on the first High-Power public charging station in Baker, California.
  
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• Rightware acquired by Thundersoft for US$67m

  21-12-2016 10:29
  
  Automotive user interface software provider, Rightware has been acquired by operating systems and smart device platform technology company, Thundersoft.
  
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• GKN Driveline invests US$179m to expand US operations

  21-12-2016 10:29
  GKN driveline has announced that it will invest nearly US$179m to expand manufacturing facilities in Alamance, Catawba, Lee and Person counties in North Carolina. The investment will occur over the next five years and will create 302 jobs.
  
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• Ford to halt Venezuela production until April

  21-12-2016 10:21
  
  Ford has suspended its assembly operations in Venezuela and said it is not planning to resume production until April of next year.
  
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• Tesla adds $500 million to borrowing capacity amid expansion

  21-12-2016 01:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors and subsidiaries added about $500 million in borrowing capacity through amended agreements with their lenders, as the electric-car maker enters a year where it will be expanding production and integrating a solar-energy company.
  
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• Industry vet Leuliette joins startup Autobrain as adviser to chairman

  21-12-2016 01:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Longtime auto industry executive Tim Leuliette has been named adviser to the chairman of Autobrain, a startup that specializes in an aftermarket safety plug-and-play device for vehicles.
  
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