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• 2017 OUTLOOK: Argentinian automotive sector to gradually recover - Metalbulletin.com (subscription)

  16-01-2017 23:51 via metalbulletin.com
  2017 OUTLOOK: Argentinian automotive sector to gradually recover
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  The Argentinian automotive industry is expected to gradually return to positive ground in 2017, after a weak performance last year. Car production in Argentina is estimated to grow by 5-7% this year, according to the country's automotive association ...
  
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• New Hyundai i30 2017 review

  16-01-2017 23:01
  
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  Image 1 of 12 16 Jan, 2017 10:00pmRichard Ingram
  Can the new Hyundai i30 family hatch provide real competition for the Golf, Astra and Focus?Few people buy a Hyundai because they desperately want one. Many consider the Korean brand a kind of ‘white goods’ manufacturer, producing well-rounded and capable cars that tend to be slightly lacking in the style stakes.
  Bosses think that’s all set to change with the latest Hyundai i30, which launches here in the UK in Marc
  
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• Bonham's is auctioning a genuine, Tom Selleck-driven, Magnum P.I. Ferrari

  16-01-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Ferrari,Auctions,Convertible,Classics,PerformanceMustache, Hawaiian shirt, and short shorts are not included.Continue reading Bonham's is auctioning a genuine, Tom Selleck-driven, Magnum P.I. Ferrari Bonham's is auctioning a genuine, Tom Selleck-driven, Magnum P.I. Ferrari originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Reinventing the automatic shifter: the strange, the bad, and the ugly

  16-01-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Ferrari,Auctions,Convertible,Classics,PerformanceFor whatever reason, car companies keep trying to reinvent the automatic shifter. The classic PRNDL has given way to dials, buttons, and stalks.Continue reading Reinventing the automatic shifter: the strange, the bad, and the ugly Reinventing the automatic shifter: the strange, the bad, and the ugly originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&nb
  
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• Winter driving safety tips

  16-01-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:SafetyIf you're new to winter driving, you will soon have some new skills to develop.Continue reading Winter driving safety tips Winter driving safety tips originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What is gap car insurance

  16-01-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,OwnershipIf you owe more on your car than it's currently worth, there's coverage for that.Continue reading What is gap car insurance What is gap car insurance originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tips for obtaining auto loans with bad credit

  16-01-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Ownership,OwnershipEven if you have bad credit, an auto loan isn't necessarily out of reach.Continue reading Tips for obtaining auto loans with bad credit Tips for obtaining auto loans with bad credit originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tips for choosing the right auto loan for you

  16-01-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Ownership,OwnershipWith the price of the average car now topping $34,000, a car loan is a necessity for many purchasers.Continue reading Tips for choosing the right auto loan for you Tips for choosing the right auto loan for you originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Risk assessment indicators for car insurance

  16-01-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,OwnershipWhen it comes to car insurance premiums, the more risk you represent, the higher your premiums will be.Continue reading Risk assessment indicators for car insurance Risk assessment indicators for car insurance originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to know if your car accident settlement offer is too high or low

  16-01-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:Ownership,DrivingAfter an accident, the settlement offer you receive from the insurance company may not be what you expect.Continue reading How to know if your car accident settlement offer is too high or low How to know if your car accident settlement offer is too high or low originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Choosing the right auto loan term for you

  16-01-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Ownership,OwnershipPicking out the car of your dreams is just the choice you have to make before you can drive off the lot - you still have to figure out how to pay for it.Continue reading Choosing the right auto loan term for you Choosing the right auto loan term for you originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Are there auto loans made specifically for students

  16-01-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Ownership,Car Buying,Used Car BuyingIf you need to borrow money as a college student, you may have more limited options than if you had a full-time job with a steady income, but you're not automatically disqualified.Continue reading Are there auto loans made specifically for students Are there auto loans made specifically for students originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&nbs
  
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• 5 tips to reaching a fair car accident settlement

  16-01-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:Ownership,DrivingGetting a fair settlement offer from an insurance company following an auto accident often takes a bit of negotiation.Continue reading 5 tips to reaching a fair car accident settlement 5 tips to reaching a fair car accident settlement originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• An EV has completed the Dakar Rally for the first time

  16-01-2017 19:57
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Videos,Electric,Off-Road,RacingWhen you make electric racing history, 57th place can be a victory.Continue reading An EV has completed the Dakar Rally for the first time An EV has completed the Dakar Rally for the first time originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda's next-gen SkyActiv engines will drop spark plugs in favor of high compression

  16-01-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Mazda,Emerging TechnologiesThe new engines employ a system that improves fuel economy and reduces emissions.Continue reading Mazda's next-gen SkyActiv engines will drop spark plugs in favor of high compression Mazda's next-gen SkyActiv engines will drop spark plugs in favor of high compression originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW's surprising retro play, the BMW 5 Series is weird, and other design musings from Detroit

  16-01-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Detroit Auto ShowWe discuss style points from the Detroit auto show.Continue reading VW's surprising retro play, the BMW 5 Series is weird, and other design musings from Detroit VW's surprising retro play, the BMW 5 Series is weird, and other design musings from Detroit originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• And that's why you never try to scam a toll camera

  16-01-2017 18:20
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Government/Legal,Humor,Weird Car News,DrivingYou gotta pay the toll, troll.Continue reading And that's why you never try to scam a toll camera And that's why you never try to scam a toll camera originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 12:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vishay Intertechnology to Highlight Automotive Product Line at Automotive World Japan Show 2017 - Yahoo Finance

  16-01-2017 18:09 via finance.yahoo.com
  Vishay Intertechnology to Highlight Automotive Product Line at Automotive World Japan Show 2017
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  MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH) today announced its product lineup for the Automotive World Japan Show 2017, which takes place Jan. 18-20 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo. Exhibiting in booth E38-38, ...and more »
  
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• A faster fastback | 2017 Mercedes AMG GLC43 Coupe First Drive

  16-01-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,First Drives,Crossover,Luxury,PerformanceThe performance version of the coupe version of the crossover version of a C-Class.Continue reading A faster fastback | 2017 Mercedes AMG GLC43 Coupe First Drive A faster fastback | 2017 Mercedes AMG GLC43 Coupe First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Brabus reveals aftermarket options for the Mercedes E-Class saloon

  16-01-2017 17:59
  
  The German tuner has worked its magic on all areas of the Mercedes E-Class, starting with the engine... 2017-01-16 16:55 The raison d’être of any tuning company is to boost performance, and Brabus has done exactly that with its latest offering of post-factory improvements for the new Mercedes E-Class. The package of Brabus engine and styling upgrades is designed to boost performance and underline the extra potency by giving the car more aggressive looks.
  Chief among the new options
  
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• Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) Downgraded to Neutral at CL King - Sports Perspectives

  16-01-2017 17:51 via sportsperspectives.com
  
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  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) Downgraded to Neutral at CL King
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• Dirt Rally adds PlayStation VR support and a co-driver mode

  16-01-2017 17:48
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Toys/Games,Technology,RacingChoose your navigator wisely.Continue reading Dirt Rally adds PlayStation VR support and a co-driver mode Dirt Rally adds PlayStation VR support and a co-driver mode originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:48:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler buys electronic payments company - just-auto.com (subscription)

  16-01-2017 17:28 via just-auto.com
  
  Daimler buys electronic payments company
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  Daimler Financial Services is acquiring the electronic payment services provider PayCash Europe. By gaining a foothold in the ePayment business, the automaker will be launching its own electronic payment services provider under the 'Mercedes pay' brand ...
  ePayment investment: Daimler Financial Services acquires PayCash Europe SAAutomotive World (press release)all 2 news articles »
  
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• Daimler buys electronic payments company

  16-01-2017 17:14
  
  Daimler Financial Services is acquiring the electronic payment services provider PayCash Europe. By gaining a foothold in the ePayment business, the automaker will be launching its own electronic payment services provider under the 'Mercedes pay' brand name.
  
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• Airbus plans to test autonomous 'flying car' prototype in 2017

  16-01-2017 17:09
  
  Airbus group CEO Tom Enders reveals prototype 'flying car' with autonomous technology could be tested by year's end 2017-01-16 16:10 The Airbus Group plans to test a prototype self-piloted 'flying car’ by the end of 2017, the group’s CEO Tom Enders has announced at the DLD digital tech conference in Munich. Airbus sees small autonomous aircraft as a way to avoid gridlock on city roads in the future, as populations in urban areas swell.
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• Junkyard Gem: 1996 BMW 750iL

  16-01-2017 16:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.There's no depreciation like European luxury depreciation, especially with an incredibly complex V12-powered technological masterpiece.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1996 BMW 750iL Junkyard Gem: 1996 BMW 750iL originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Distracted driving: what is a Driver Emotion Test?

  16-01-2017 16:37
  
  It’s not just sat-navs and phones that distract us; smells and tastes can also affect our driving. We sit a DET test to see by how much... 2017-01-16 16:00 Mobile phones, sat-navs and infotainment systems all provide endless distractions to drivers who aren’t content to focus on the task ahead. However, even for motorists with strong concentration, there are plenty of things that affect our behaviour without us even noticing.
  Smells, sounds and tastes all provoke emotional responses
  
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• Latin American OEMs Focus on Advanced Automotive Features to Trigger New Growth Opportunities - MarketWatch

  16-01-2017 16:19 via marketwatch.com
  
  Latin American OEMs Focus on Advanced Automotive Features to Trigger New Growth Opportunities
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  SAO PAULO, Jan. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Intensifying competition, dynamic consumer requirements, and volatile markets are compelling automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to differentiate themselves through novel features in the areas ...and more »
  
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• Trump turns his unpredictable ire towards German carmakers

  16-01-2017 16:14
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Audi,BMW,VolkswagenMore threats against building factories in Mexico, but few specifics.Continue reading Trump turns his unpredictable ire towards German carmakers Trump turns his unpredictable ire towards German carmakers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Three-terminal capacitors target automotive safety sytems - Electronics EETimes (registration)

  16-01-2017 16:14 via electronics-eetimes.com
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  Three-terminal capacitors target automotive safety sytems
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  Preventive safety systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) frequently require the use of three-terminal ceramic multilayer capacitors for reliability reasons. These application fields is what passive components vendor Murata is addressing ...
  
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• Global Automotive Piston Market Expected to Reach $15705 Million by 2022 - Allied Market Research - PR Newswire (press release)

  16-01-2017 15:47 via prnewswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Piston Market Expected to Reach $15705 Million by 2022 - Allied Market Research
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  According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Automotive Piston Market by Material, Type, Coatings, and Vehicle Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014-2022", the automotive piston market was valued at ...and more »
  
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• Shell announces Rolls-Royce oil supply deal

  16-01-2017 15:21
  
  Shell has announced an aftermarket/service oil supply deal with BMW's Rolls-Royce. Supply of 'genuine engine oil' actually began in October 2016 to dealers worldwide.
  
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• Consumer trends influence the automotive sector - Tyrepress.com

  16-01-2017 15:04 via tyrepress.com
  
  Consumer trends influence the automotive sector
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  Recent research suggests ever-rising expectations, social influence, and retailers striving to engage consumers with attractive offers, continue to sway customers. Such influence has not escaped the motor industry and recent years have seen major ...
  
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• New York driver groups push for a ban on autonomous cars

  16-01-2017 14:53
  
  Filed under:UAW/Unions,United States,AutonomousYes, there's a real chance you wouldn't even be alive to see the day when driverless rides hit New York roads.Continue reading New York driver groups push for a ban on autonomous cars New York driver groups push for a ban on autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jan 2017 08:53:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors Europe sales dip 7% in 2016 | Automotive Industry ... - just-auto.com (subscription)

  16-01-2017 14:53 via just-auto.com
  
  Mitsubishi Motors Europe sales dip 7% in 2016 | Automotive Industry ...
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  Mitsubishi Motors sales in the 34 countries it calls Europe fell 7% year on year to 162495 in 2016, a reasonable decrease "as planned", according to the ...and more »
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors Europe sales dip 7% in 2016

  16-01-2017 14:16
  
  Mitsubishi Motors sales in the 34 countries it calls Europe fell 7% year on year to 162,495 in 2016, a reasonable decrease "as planned", according to the automaker.
  
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• Study shows gas CVs have UK potential - just-auto.com (subscription)

  16-01-2017 14:15 via just-auto.com
  
  Study shows gas CVs have UK potential
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  A study for the UK's department of transport (DfT) by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership shows that dedicated gas commercial vehicles could deliver significant greenhouse gas (GHG) savings when a non-fossil, renewable or synthetic methane blend is used ...
  
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• Renault inks labour deal but provokes CGT fury - just-auto.com (subscription)

  16-01-2017 13:52 via just-auto.com
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  Renault inks labour deal but provokes CGT fury
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  Renault France and three of its major unions have inked the Cap 2020 agreement outlining the future direction for the automaker, although the more militant CGT labour body has condemned the deal as "bad for the staff and bad for the business," in a ...
  
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• Mercedes E-Class Estate review

  16-01-2017 13:41
  
  For: Comfortable ride, spacious cabin, luxury feelOur Rating: 
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  Against: Expensive options, rivals are more fun2016
  Mercedes' E-Class Estate brings the quality, comfort and tech from the saloon, but with lots of extra spaceThe Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is a top choice for buyers looking for a mix of space, quality and refinement, as well as those with a penchant for the latest in-car tech. It’s not the most fun car in its class to drive, but the range of excellent engine
  
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• Delphi Automotive PLC 18.3% Potential Upside Now Implied by Barclays - DirectorsTalk Interviews

  16-01-2017 13:36 via directorstalkinterviews.com
  
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  Delphi Automotive PLC 18.3% Potential Upside Now Implied by Barclays
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  Delphi Automotive PLC using SYMBOL/TICKER code NYSE:DLPH has had its stock rating noted as 'Reiterated' with the recommendation being set at 'OVERWEIGHT' yesterday by analysts at Barclays. Delphi Automotive PLC are listed in the Capital Goods ...
  Channing Capital Management LLC Sells 27944 Shares of Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH)The Cerbat Gem
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• Study shows gas CVs have UK potential

  16-01-2017 13:31
  
  A study for the UK's department of transport (DfT) by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership shows that dedicated gas commercial vehicles could deliver significant greenhouse gas (GHG) savings when a non-fossil, renewable or synthetic methane blend is used.
  
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• Exports and innovation to boost UK - just-auto.com (subscription)

  16-01-2017 13:28 via just-auto.com
  
  Exports and innovation to boost UK
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  Increased exports and innovation activity will drive the UK car industry to new heights, according to a new report. The UK's booming car industry will continue to thrive, according to the report from Santander and EEF, the manufacturers' organisation ...
  
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• Increased exports and innovation activity will drive UK car industry - report

  16-01-2017 12:59
  
  Increased exports and innovation activity will drive the UK car industry to new heights, according to a new report.
  
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• Renault inks labour deal but provokes CGT fury

  16-01-2017 12:57
  Renault France and three of its major unions have inked the Cap 2020 agreement outlining the future direction for the automaker, although the more militant CGT labour body has condemned the deal as "bad for the staff and bad for the business," in a wide-ranging document outlining its grievances.
  
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• Tesla Model S Electric GT race car packs 778bhp

  16-01-2017 12:39
  
  Race prepared Model S saloon gets uprated electric motor and claimed two second 0-60mph dash 2017-01-16 11:55 Tesla has just released a new “Ludicrous Plus” mode for Model S and Model X P100D owners, unlocking around 33 extra bhp and a promised 0-60mph time of 2.4 seconds. However, a new Tesla Model S with an even faster 0-60 dash in its locker has been revealed at this year’s Autosport International Show.
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• Tesla Model S Electric GT race car does 0-60mph in 2s

  16-01-2017 12:39
  
  Race prepared Model S saloon gets uprated electric motor for 778bhp and claimed two-second 0-60mph dash 2017-01-16 11:55 Tesla has just released a new “Ludicrous Plus” mode for Model S and Model X P100D owners, unlocking around 33 extra bhp and a promised 0-60mph time of 2.4 seconds. However, a new Tesla Model S with an even faster 0-60 dash in its locker has been revealed at this year’s Autosport International Show.
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• Takata agrees settlement with US Department of Justice, three execs charged - just-auto.com (subscription)

  16-01-2017 12:08 via just-auto.com
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  Takata agrees settlement with US Department of Justice, three execs charged
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  Troubled airbag supplier Takata Corporation said it had reached a settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding previously disclosed issues related to the integrity of inflator validation testing and reporting. "This settlement ...
  
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• Trump threatens German OEMs with 35% US tariffs - just-auto.com (subscription)

  16-01-2017 11:58 via just-auto.com
  
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  Trump threatens German OEMs with 35% US tariffs
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  US president-elect Donald Trump has warned German OEMs that he will impose a 35% border tax on vehicles imported to the US. In an interview with German newspaper Bild, Trump criticised the German carmakers - BMW, Mercedes and VW - for failing to ...and more »
  
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• Plastic automotive parts supplier to build new UK manufacturing base - British Plastics and Rubber

  16-01-2017 11:56 via britishplastics.co.uk
  
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  Plastic automotive parts supplier to build new UK manufacturing base
  British Plastics and Rubber
  Manufacturer of high quality plastic parts, Polytec Group, has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Telford, England, to supply the automotive industry. Polytec, which is headquartered in Austria but has manufacturing facilities ...and more »
  
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• Trump threatens German OEMs with 35% US import tariffs

  16-01-2017 11:45
  
  US president-elect Donald Trump has warned German OEMs that he will impose a 35% border tax on vehicles imported to the US.
  
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