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• A farewell and a look back at my years at Automotive News - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  27-12-2016 23:33 via autonews.com
  
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  A farewell and a look back at my years at Automotive News
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  Thirty-two years ago today, I walked in the door at Crain Communications as a newly hired reporter for a startup publication called Crain's Detroit Business. Today, my 32nd anniversary, is also my last day working for the company that has given me so ...and more »
  
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• Google reveals the most-searched automakers of 2016

  27-12-2016 23:30
  
  These were the most popular automakers and models on Google search in 2016. Some of these results make sense, and some are rather surprising.Continue reading Google reveals the most-searched automakers of 2016 Google reveals the most-searched automakers of 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• About 60% of American drivers don't know that you can plug in a car, apparently

  27-12-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Green,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,United States,ElectricWhat's that cord doing?Continue reading About 60% of American drivers don't know that you can plug in a car, apparently About 60% of American drivers don't know that you can plug in a car, apparently originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Unplugged Performance fascia for Tesla Model S, Panasonic invests $256M in Tesla PV plant

  27-12-2016 22:57
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Videos,Chevrolet,Tesla,Green Driving,ElectricSee the Unplugged Performance fascia for the Tesla Model S. Panasonic invests in Tesla PV plant. Chevy Volt driver has fun with a drone.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Unplugged Performance fascia for Tesla Model S, Panasonic invests $256M in Tesla PV plant Recharge Wrap-up: Unplugged Performance fascia for Tesla Model S, Panasonic invests $256M in Tesla PV plant originally appeared on Autoblog on
  
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• A farewell and a look back at my years at Automotive News

  27-12-2016 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thirty-two years ago today, I walked in the door at Crain Communications as a newly hired reporter for a startup publication called Crain's Detroit Business.
  
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• The best and most inexpensive car features of 2016

  27-12-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadThe car industry is advancing like never before, making technological features more accessible to the average consumer.Continue reading The best and most inexpensive car features of 2016 The best and most inexpensive car features of 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rising Focus on Passenger Safety to Fuel the Global Automotive Soft-close Door Market Through 2021, Says Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  27-12-2016 21:43 via businesswire.com
  
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  Rising Focus on Passenger Safety to Fuel the Global Automotive Soft-close Door Market Through 2021, Says Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive soft-close door market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive ...
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• The disintegration of the sports car

  27-12-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Open RoadThe end of the world's love affair with the true sports car is seemingly imminent. It may be time to say goodbye.Continue reading The disintegration of the sports car The disintegration of the sports car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wanxiang approved to build new Karma, Atlantic EVs in China

  27-12-2016 18:14
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Fisker,Electric,HybridPerhaps some day some of them will end up in the US.Continue reading Wanxiang approved to build new Karma, Atlantic EVs in China Wanxiang approved to build new Karma, Atlantic EVs in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The most exciting vehicle reveals of 2016

  27-12-2016 18:00
  
  We recap the year in auto show debuts, highlighting the important new stuff from Chevy, Nissan, Mazda, and others in 2016.Continue reading The most exciting vehicle reveals of 2016 The most exciting vehicle reveals of 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The first trailer for Top Gear's 24th season shows a hands-free drag race

  27-12-2016 17:26
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Videos,Mercedes-Benz,Volvo,UK,Sedan,WagonHey BBC, could we have a bit more info than "Coming Soon?"Continue reading The first trailer for Top Gear's 24th season shows a hands-free drag race The first trailer for Top Gear's 24th season shows a hands-free drag race originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 11:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Fusions, Mercury Milans under U.S. investigation for potential brake problem

  27-12-2016 16:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. safety regulators are investigating Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans from the 2007 to 2009 model years for brakes that may fail in certain conditions.
  
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• And now, a fighter pilot in a Santa hat

  27-12-2016 16:46
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,MilitaryAnd they weren't delivering lumps of coal.Continue reading And now, a fighter pilot in a Santa hat And now, a fighter pilot in a Santa hat originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Indonesian man saves children from runaway vehicle

  27-12-2016 16:32
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Pacific RegionAn Indonesian man is being lauded as a hero this week after plucking two children out of the path of a runaway vehicle with a superhuman feat of agility.Continue reading Indonesian man saves children from runaway vehicle Indonesian man saves children from runaway vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best of Autoblog 2016: Ford Bronco officially coming back, will be made in Michigan

  27-12-2016 15:35
  
  The Ford Bronco will return, possibly in 2020. UAW Local 900 confirmed that the SUV is coming to the Michigan assembly plant along with the new Ranger pickup.Continue reading Best of Autoblog 2016: Ford Bronco officially coming back, will be made in Michigan Best of Autoblog 2016: Ford Bronco officially coming back, will be made in Michigan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• RT-RK to showcase Infotainment unit and Informational Driver Assistance with Automotive Machine Vision (AMV ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  27-12-2016 15:18 via prnewswire.com
  
  RT-RK to showcase Infotainment unit and Informational Driver Assistance with Automotive Machine Vision (AMV ...
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  NOVI SAD, Serbia, Dec. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RT-RK, a leading embedded and automotive software development house in Southeast Europe today announced plans to showcase a software development kit, dubbed RT-RK AMV (Automotive Machine ...and more »
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1988 Merkur Scorpio

  27-12-2016 14:43
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive HistoryA very rare first-year Merkur Scorpio (sold in Europe as the Ford Scorpio) in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1988 Merkur Scorpio Junkyard Gem: 1988 Merkur Scorpio originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Panasonic to invest more than $256 million in Tesla's U.S. plant for solar cells

  27-12-2016 14:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Panasonic plans to invest more than $256 million in a New York production facility of Elon Musk's Tesla Motors to make photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, deepening a partnership of the two companies.
  
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• Researchers map rough road to reducing vehicle weight

  27-12-2016 13:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Plastics have seen increased opportunities to get onto North American-made cars and trucks as automakers work to improve their fleets' fuel economy.
  
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• 5000-job automotive park in Sunderland and South Tyneside gets backing from business leaders - ChronicleLive

  27-12-2016 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  5000-job automotive park in Sunderland and South Tyneside gets backing from business leaders
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  An automotive park that aims to capitalise on the success of Nissan and bring more than 5,000 jobs to the North East has won backing from business leaders in the region. The International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) in Sunderland and South ...
  
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• Nine vehicles Americans loved or hated in 2016

  27-12-2016 12:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bloomberg crunched sales data through November to see which models posted the biggest demand spikes and swoons . These are the vehicles that show us the future -- and soon-to-be past -- of the car business.
  
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• Expert F&I advice from Automotive Management Live - AM-online

  27-12-2016 09:12 via am-online.com
  
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  Expert F&I advice from Automotive Management Live
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  PCPs have sustained a resurgence in the new and used car markets, but attendees were warned that the UK leaving the EU or renewed focus on consumer credit could end that. Jerry Page, group F&I director at Mercedes-Benz Retail, called PCPs “the ...
  
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• Best practice sessions from Automotive Management Live - AM-online

  27-12-2016 09:12 via am-online.com
  
  Best practice sessions from Automotive Management Live
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  While video was described as one of the most important innovations in dealerships, dealer bosses urged caution in the way it is introduced to staff and shared with customers. CitNOW chief executive Alistair Horsburgh invited bosses from Group 1 ...
  
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• Automotive Management Live to grow after inaugural exhibition reaches capacity - AM-online

  27-12-2016 09:12 via am-online.com
  
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  Automotive Management Live to grow after inaugural exhibition reaches capacity
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  Almost 500 motor retail industry professionals visited Automotive Management Live, AM's inaugural exhibition for dealers and manufacturers, on November 16. The event, at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes, featured more than 60 exhibitors, large and small, plus ...
  
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• States with medical marijuana laws have fewer traffic fatalities, according to a new study

  27-12-2016 06:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Driving,Safety,United StatesThis is only the case with younger drivers, although they don't represent the majority of medical marijuana users.Continue reading States with medical marijuana laws have fewer traffic fatalities, according to a new study States with medical marijuana laws have fewer traffic fatalities, according to a new study originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 00:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&nbs
  
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• Why a tariff on Mexican auto imports could backfire

  27-12-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Many, if not most, economists agree that the benefits of tariffs, no matter how well-intentioned, are temporary, if not illusory.
  
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