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• Bentley plans wider adoption of plug-in hybrids

  10-01-2017 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bentley plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of every model in its lineup in the next few years, giving the ultra-luxury automaker crucial alt-fuel options as global emission standards -- particularly in wealthy city centers -- grow tighter.
  
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• Rent the 1967 Pontiac GTO from the XxX films now on Turo

  10-01-2017 23:35
  
  Filed under:Read This,TV/Movies,Pontiac,Classics,PerformanceHow to drive like Xander Cage for a day.Continue reading Rent the 1967 Pontiac GTO from the XxX films now on Turo Rent the 1967 Pontiac GTO from the XxX films now on Turo originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rising used-vehicle supply seen pushing prices down in 2017

  10-01-2017 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Used-vehicle prices could fall next year as the number of off-lease and other used vehicles is slated to increase, said Tom Webb, Cox Automotive's chief economist.
  
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• Rosekind credits auto industry for collaboration on safety

  10-01-2017 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mark Rosekind, looking back on his two-year tenure as head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, credited the auto industry for being open to the agency's aggressive efforts to create a more proactive approach to safety.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Waymo cuts production costs, Senators talk to Scott Pruitt about RFS

  10-01-2017 22:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Alternative Fuels,Ethanol,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricWaymo makes a cheaper lidar suite. Tesla connects Melbourne to Brisbane with Superchargers. Senators get RFS assurance from Trump's EPA pick.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Waymo cuts production costs, Senators talk to Scott Pruitt about RFS Recharge Wrap-up: Waymo cuts production costs, Senators talk to Scott Pruitt about RFS originally appeared on Autoblog
  
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• Ford to pay $200 million extra cash on top of regular dividend

  10-01-2017 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said it will pay an additional $200 million to shareholders beyond its regular first-quarter dividend and that its 2016 tax rate will be higher than previously forecast.
  
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• Toyota unveiled its 2018 NASCAR Camry alongside the completely unrelated real Camry

  10-01-2017 22:55
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Detroit Auto Show,Toyota,RacingToyota re-stickers its existing NASCAR racer to resemble the 2018 Camry.Continue reading Toyota unveiled its 2018 NASCAR Camry alongside the completely unrelated real Camry Toyota unveiled its 2018 NASCAR Camry alongside the completely unrelated real Camry originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The VLF Automotive X-Series is a reminder that some people just don't know when to quit - Autoblog (blog)

  10-01-2017 22:48 via autoblog.com
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  The VLF Automotive X-Series is a reminder that some people just don't know when to quit
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  At what point during the long process of modifying a vehicle do you come to the realization that enough is enough? It's a murky line that many people pass straight through, realizing far too late that the beast they've created is really just a big and ...and more »
  
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• The VLF Automotive X-Series is a reminder that some people just don't know when to quit

  10-01-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,Weird Car News,Detroit Auto Show,Chevrolet,SUV,Truck,Concept Cars,Off-Road,SpecialtyAssault is a crime. Sorry Chevrolet Colorado. You didn't deserve this.Continue reading The VLF Automotive X-Series is a reminder that some people just don't know when to quit The VLF Automotive X-Series is a reminder that some people just don't know when to quit originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&nb
  
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• Volkswagen completes design work on new EV platform

  10-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Green Automakers,Electric,HybridEurope's largest automaker looks to new design to spur development of as many as 30 new plug-in models within the next decade.Continue reading Volkswagen completes design work on new EV platform Volkswagen completes design work on new EV platform originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former Harris County official joins Group 1 Automotive - Houston ... - Chron.com

  10-01-2017 22:09 via chron.com
  
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  Group 1 Automotive announced Tuesday its appointment of Mike Sullivan as director of governmental and public affairs. Sullivan's new role marks a transition ...and more »
  
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• Former Harris County official joins Group 1 Automotive - Chron.com

  10-01-2017 22:09 via chron.com
  
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  Former Harris County official joins Group 1 Automotive
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  Group 1 Automotive announced Tuesday its appointment of Mike Sullivan as director of governmental and public affairs. Sullivan's new role marks a transition from his 12-year career in public service. He most recently served as the Harris County Tax ...and more »
  
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• NADA'S Welch tells automakers to end 'unfair' incentive programs

  10-01-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  National Automobile Dealers Association CEO Peter Welch called on automakers to end 'unfair' incentive programs and get parts to dealers faster to repair recalled vehicles.
  
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• German supplier ZF to create 800 U.S. jobs, mostly in Michigan

  10-01-2017 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen plans to create as many as 800 jobs with most of them being filled in Michigan, CEO Stefan Sommer said Tuesday at the Detroit auto show.
  
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• This Porsche 911 Targa is perfect for Playmobil's plastic people

  10-01-2017 21:26
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Porsche,Coupe,PerformancePlaymobil's Porsche 911 Targa toy comes complete with lights, a removable top, and dealer showroom furnishings.Continue reading This Porsche 911 Targa is perfect for Playmobil's plastic people This Porsche 911 Targa is perfect for Playmobil's plastic people originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Denso to open r&d lab at University of Michigan

  10-01-2017 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota-affiliated supplier Denso International America Inc. is opening a new randd lab at the University of Michigan, the supplier said Tuesday at the Detroit auto show.
  
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• Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market to Exceed US$750 Billion: by Services and Parts, Service Provider ... - Yahoo Finance

  10-01-2017 20:52 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market to Exceed US$750 Billion: by Services and Parts, Service Provider ...
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  The global automotive repair and maintenance services market is anticipated to be valued at US$441.3 Bn by the year end and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% over the forecast period, to exceed US$750 Bn in the coming decade. The automotive ...and more »
  
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• Nexteer Automotive and Continental Announce Joint Venture in ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  10-01-2017 20:32 via prnewswire.com
  
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  DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive and Continental announced during a press conference at the North American International Auto ...and more »
  
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• Nexteer Automotive and Continental Announce Joint Venture in Motion Control Systems - PR Newswire (press release)

  10-01-2017 20:32 via prnewswire.com
  
  Nexteer Automotive and Continental Announce Joint Venture in Motion Control Systems
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  DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive and Continental announced during a press conference at the North American International Auto Show their agreement to form a joint venture focused on the advancement of motion control systems ...and more »
  
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• Advocacy Group Warns US Automotive Industry: Making Deals With Iran Means Supporting State-Sanctioned Terrorism - Algemeiner

  10-01-2017 20:22 via algemeiner.com
  
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  Advocacy Group Warns US Automotive Industry: Making Deals With Iran Means Supporting State-Sanctioned Terrorism
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  With the North American International Auto Show underway in Detroit, an advocacy group has launched a new campaign to warn members of the industry about the dangers of doing business with Tehran. “Automakers brokering deals in Iran are supporting ...
  
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• The next Monopoly game may feature one or more of these auto-themed pieces

  10-01-2017 20:05
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Coupe,Motorcycle,Truck,Off-Road,RacingThe classic race car may have some new garagemates.Continue reading The next Monopoly game may feature one or more of these auto-themed pieces The next Monopoly game may feature one or more of these auto-themed pieces originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top 5 Vendors in the Global Automotive Power Tailgate System Market From 2017-2021: Technavio - Yahoo Finance

  10-01-2017 19:53 via finance.yahoo.com
  
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  Top 5 Vendors in the Global Automotive Power Tailgate System Market From 2017-2021: Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive power tailgate system market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) Multimedia Gallery URL. More. LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--. Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors ...
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• ANALYSIS - Alpine & Dacia future models [updated] - just-auto.com (subscription)

  10-01-2017 19:50 via just-auto.com
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  ANALYSIS - Alpine & Dacia future models [updated]
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  Alpine and Dacia are the first marques for a new series concerning Groupe Renault. Future model plans for AvtoVAZ's Lada and RSM's Samsung brands will make up the second feature, with a third concentrating on Renault passenger vehicles also to follow ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Sunroof Market 2017-2021 - Yahoo Finance

  10-01-2017 19:29 via finance.yahoo.com
  Global Automotive Sunroof Market 2017-2021
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  Automotive sunroofs may be fixed, vent, or sliding roofs that allow light and fresh air to enter the vehicle and also protects against the sun and wind. They can be operated manually or can be driven by motors. They are available in different sizes ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Sunroof Market 2017-2021 - PR Newswire (press release)

  10-01-2017 19:27 via prnewswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Sunroof Market 2017-2021
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  Automotive sunroofs may be fixed, vent, or sliding roofs that allow light and fresh air to enter the vehicle and also protects against the sun and wind. They can be operated manually or can be driven by motors. They are available in different sizes ...and more »
  
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• GM expects more earnings growth in 2017

  10-01-2017 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM said it expects earnings per share to rise this year, topping what is expected to be a record profit for 2016, as the company launches high-margin crossovers in North America and grows sales in China.
  
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• Automotive Radar Sensors – Market Trends and Forecast by Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  10-01-2017 19:03 via businesswire.com
  
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  Automotive Radar Sensors – Market Trends and Forecast by Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive radar sensors market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive ...
  Top 5 Vendors in the Global Automotive Power Tailgate System Market From 2017-2021: TechnavioYahoo Financeall 37
  
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• Lightning McQueen, Shinola watch bar, simulators among cool stuff at Detroit show

  10-01-2017 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're even mildly into cars, for getting to work in an eco-friendly way or just cruising the boulevard in style, the Detroit auto show is a vast and dizzying array of automotive sights, sounds, steel, glass, and rubber.
  
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• New Cars 3 trailer shows Lightning McQueen's comeback story

  10-01-2017 18:35
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,VideosMcQueen might retire, but probably not.Continue reading New Cars 3 trailer shows Lightning McQueen's comeback story New Cars 3 trailer shows Lightning McQueen's comeback story originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Indiana thinking about adding fees just for plug-in vehicles

  10-01-2017 18:14
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Green Automakers,United States,Electric,HybridIndiana would join 10 other states that impose fees specifically for plug-in vehicles to make up for lost revenue from less gasoline taxes.Continue reading Indiana thinking about adding fees just for plug-in vehicles Indiana thinking about adding fees just for plug-in vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email t
  
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• AutoMobili-D serves as bellwether for new mobility technology

  10-01-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The auto industry, as technology makes transportation more accessible, is drawing new entrants to the market with pie-in-the-sky plans to save the world.
  
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• Magna says ultralight automotive door cuts weight by 42.5% - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  10-01-2017 17:59 via autonews.com
  
  Magna says ultralight automotive door cuts weight by 42.5%
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  Magna says production of full-scale prototype door assemblies and performance and safety tests are next on the list. Send us a Letter. Have an opinion about this story? Click here to submit a Letter to the Editor, and we may publish it in print ...
  
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• Intelligent battery charger for automotive applications - New Electronics

  10-01-2017 17:53 via newelectronics.co.uk
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  The ENA200-Charger from Powerbox has been designed to meet new market requirements for intelligent and flexible charging solutions for demanding applications in the automotive and industrial sectors. Part of the company's 'One package to fit all' ...
  
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• Chinese automaker GAC came to Detroit to show us its almost ready to sell Trumpchi cars in the US

  10-01-2017 17:51
  
  Filed under:Green,Detroit Auto Show,China,United States,Convertible,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Concept Cars,ElectricThe automaker is also planning a research and development facility in the US.Continue reading Chinese automaker GAC came to Detroit to show us its almost ready to sell Trumpchi cars in the US Chinese automaker GAC came to Detroit to show us its almost ready to sell Trumpchi cars in the US originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:51:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feed
  
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• The most important vehicles at the 2017 Detroit auto show

  10-01-2017 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 2017 edition of the North American International Auto Show won't go into the books for blockbuster introductions and eye-popping concepts. But several vehicles in the show are important and significant.
  
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• Sawzalls, Duck Tales and hockey sticks: What people are saying about Honda's '18 Odyssey

  10-01-2017 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda's redesigned, fifth-generation Odyssey features 21st-century connectivity through in-car apps and cameras, streaming video and 4G Wi-Fi, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
  
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• The 2018 Audi SQ5 looks mean and switches to turbo power

  10-01-2017 17:18
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,Audi,Crossover,Luxury,PerformanceIt's the latest in lifted hot-hatch technology.Continue reading The 2018 Audi SQ5 looks mean and switches to turbo power The 2018 Audi SQ5 looks mean and switches to turbo power originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna says ultralight automotive door cuts weight by 42.5%

  10-01-2017 17:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Magna International created a vehicle door that is almost half the weight of the average door, the supplier said Monday at the Detroit auto show.
  
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• Yanfeng Automotive Interiors reveals XiM autonomous vehicle interior at the 2017 North American International Auto ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  10-01-2017 17:12 via prnewswire.com
  
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  DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, the world's largest supplier of automotive interiors, unveiled its vehicle interior concept, called the Experience in Motion demonstrator 2017 (XiM17), at the 2017 North American ...and more »
  
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• VW group books record sales in 2016 despite dieselgate

  10-01-2017 17:06
  
  Despite the Dieselgate emissions scandal, Volkswagen achieved record group sales in 2016 of 10.3m vehicles, including a 12% jump in December.
  
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• Automotive Control Panel Market by Components, Vehicle Type, and by Region - Global Forecast to 2021 - Yahoo Finance

  10-01-2017 17:04 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Control Panel Market by Components, Vehicle Type, and by Region - Global Forecast to 2021
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  LONDON, Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "Growing demand for interior styling, increased cabin comfort, and convenience is expected to drive the growth of the automotive control panel market" The automotive control panel market is projected to grow at a ...and more »
  
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• Fudge ripple swirl and cars gone wild: What people think of '18 Toyota Camry

  10-01-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota has retooled the eighth-generation Camry -- America's best-selling car for 15 straight years -- with a far bolder design, improved handling, upscale interior materials and sporty driving dynamics.
  
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• Auto suppliers may profit from EV sales even if OEMs don't

  10-01-2017 16:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Green Automakers,Electric,HybridAutomaker profit margins may be slim, so far, but suppliers are benefitting as more people adopt green vehicles.Continue reading Auto suppliers may profit from EV sales even if OEMs don't Auto suppliers may profit from EV sales even if OEMs don't originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 10:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW executive arrested and charged in US over emissions cheat

  10-01-2017 16:53
  
  A Volkswagen executive has been arrested in Florida and charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States over the company's diesel emissions cheating.
  
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• Is Penske Automotive a Great Stock for Value Investors? - Nasdaq

  10-01-2017 16:52 via nasdaq.com
  
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  Value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. After all, who wouldn't want to find stocks that are either flying under the radar and are compelling buys, or offer up tantalizing discounts when ...and more »
  
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• Windsor company receives $3 million to develop new automotive technologies - Yahoo Finance

  10-01-2017 16:51 via finance.yahoo.com
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  WINDSOR, ON, Jan. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Up to 70 high-quality jobs in Windsor's automotive sector could be created as a result of a Government of Canada investment announced today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and ...
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• Navistar does Dana driveline deal

  10-01-2017 16:35
  
  Dana announced it had entered into a multi-year commercial sales agreement with Navistar International for driveline components for on-highway, city-delivery, bus, and vocational vehicles.
  
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• Politician's funeral procession features pole dancers

  10-01-2017 16:34
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Jeep,Asia,SUV,Off-RoadA Taiwanese politician's racy funeral procession literally stopped traffic as it paraded dozens of scantily clad pole dancers through city streets last week.Continue reading Politician's funeral procession features pole dancers Politician's funeral procession features pole dancers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 10:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford executive says Smart Mobility unit guards against downturn

  10-01-2017 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The head of Ford's newly created Smart Mobility subsidiary says its investments and expansion into ride-sharing and other services will help the automaker guard against the next economic downturn.
  
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• Nissan's innovative idea for self-driving cars is to make them less self-driving

  10-01-2017 16:25
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Nissan,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,Electric"Show me an autonomous system without a person in the loop, and I'll show you a system that is practically useless."Continue reading Nissan's innovative idea for self-driving cars is to make them less self-driving Nissan's innovative idea for self-driving cars is to make them less self-driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Jan 2017 10:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email th
  
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