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• Ford and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson give a 2018 Mustang to an injured veteran

  17-01-2017 23:33
  
  Filed under:Vehicle Type,Celebrities,Design/Style,Government/Legal,Marketing/Advertising,Videos,Ford,Sedan,PerformanceWarning: may cause dustiness to increase in front of computer screen.Continue reading Ford and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson give a 2018 Mustang to an injured veteran Ford and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson give a 2018 Mustang to an injured veteran originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• Withdrawal from NAFTA would cost U.S. jobs, CAR study finds

  17-01-2017 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump's vows to renegotiate NAFTA and pursue more protectionist trade policies likely would have a negative effect on the U.S. auto industry, a new study found.
  
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• BMW is about to start building model year 2017 diesel cars for the US

  17-01-2017 22:57
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,BMW,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,Germany,United States,DieselBMW, whose diesel-certification efforts were delayed last year, is getting ready to make diesel-powered cars and SUVs bound for America.Continue reading BMW is about to start building model year 2017 diesel cars for the US BMW is about to start building model year 2017 diesel cars for the US originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalin
  
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• BMW gives the 2018 4 Series a mid-life refresh

  17-01-2017 22:33
  
  Filed under:BMW,Convertible,CoupeBMW is addressing some of the 4 Series' handling imperfections at facelift time.Continue reading BMW gives the 2018 4 Series a mid-life refresh BMW gives the 2018 4 Series a mid-life refresh originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A 1,000 hp, twin-charged Mustang visits Jay Leno's Garage

  17-01-2017 22:05
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Celebrities,Videos,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceA striking looking car with a striking engine.Continue reading A 1,000 hp, twin-charged Mustang visits Jay Leno's Garage A 1,000 hp, twin-charged Mustang visits Jay Leno's Garage originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A Chinese battery maker is muscling into the EV scene

  17-01-2017 21:03
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,China,ElectricChina's CATL surpasses LG Chem in li-ion battery production, and BYD, Panasonic, and Tesla could be next.Continue reading A Chinese battery maker is muscling into the EV scene A Chinese battery maker is muscling into the EV scene originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevrolet Bolt will be on sale nationwide by September [UPDATE]

  17-01-2017 20:24
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GM,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,United States,ElectricThe Chevrolet Bolt will be offered for order in 18 states by May, with Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia among the next to have access to the model.Continue reading Chevrolet Bolt will be on sale nationwide by September [UPDATE] Chevrolet Bolt will be on sale nationwide by September [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 
  
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• Chevrolet Bolt will be on sale nationwide by September

  17-01-2017 20:24
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GM,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,United States,ElectricThe Chevrolet Bolt will be offered for order in 18 states by May, with Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia among the next to have access to the model.Continue reading Chevrolet Bolt will be on sale nationwide by September Chevrolet Bolt will be on sale nationwide by September originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |
  
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• New MINI Countryman 2017 review

  17-01-2017 19:41
  
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  Image 1 of 13 17 Jan, 2017 11:00pmLawrence Allan
  The new Countryman is the biggest MINI yet, but is it an improvement over the car it replaces?While car buyers lapped up the previous MINI Countryman, hardcore enthusiasts saw it as another chance to have a dig at the reborn British icon. They claimed its sheer bulk and cost were totally at odds with MINI’s history of building small, light and low-cost city cars - though in a world where the SUV is distinctly on-
  
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• Ram and Jeep diesel emissions allegations spur class action lawsuits

  17-01-2017 19:31
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Jeep,RAM,Emissions,DieselThe suits claim deception, losses, damages.Continue reading Ram and Jeep diesel emissions allegations spur class action lawsuits Ram and Jeep diesel emissions allegations spur class action lawsuits originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Brexit: EU single market is 'critical' to UK automotive sector - Autocar

  17-01-2017 18:56 via autocar.co.uk
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  Brexit: EU single market is 'critical' to UK automotive sector
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  Britain leaving the European Union single market could “threaten the viability of the [automotive] industry”, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes. In a speech earlier today, Prime Minister Theresa ...
  
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• New Mazda MX-5 RF 2017 review

  17-01-2017 18:52
  
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  Image 1 of 15 17 Jan, 2017 6:00pmJonathan Burn
  The Mazda MX-5 Retractable Fastback's foldable metal roof adds a touch of extra glamour and refinement to an already great carSince day one the MX-5 has always been a two-seat soft-top roadster. But that hasn’t stopped Mazda playing around with different bodystyles, concepts and special editions. For the first time in 10 years, however, the Japanese manufacturer has now launched a brand-new coupe-cum-cabriolet derivative called t
  
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• Hyundai to expand dealer network with new Rockar ‘light’ local stores

  17-01-2017 18:44
  
  UK boss admits the way we buy cars is changing, and is looking at supermarket chains for sales and store inspiration2017-01-17 17:20 Hyundai will introduce new Tesco Express-style local dealerships on busy shopping streets and thoroughfares to improve brand awareness and “interrupt” potential customers who are reluctant to visit a conventional showroom.
  The Korean manufacturer has seen huge success with its first two Rockar stores, which offer interested buyers a haggle-free sales e
  
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• Move over Z06, this Yenko/SC Corvette makes 800 horsepower

  17-01-2017 18:35
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Chevrolet,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceSVE puts some serious work into these cars' engines.Continue reading Move over Z06, this Yenko/SC Corvette makes 800 horsepower Move over Z06, this Yenko/SC Corvette makes 800 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 12:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai i30 Fastback coupe preparing for launch in 2017

  17-01-2017 18:17
  
  The Hyundai i30 will spawn three new models this year, including a coupe-style Fastback and i30N hot hatch 2017-01-17 17:10 The Hyundai i30 range will expand to comprise four models by the end of this year, with a Fastback coupe and track-tuned i30N hot hatch injecting some style and performance into the otherwise rational family car range.
  Planned growth will see the new hatchback first spawn a more practical i30 Tourer estate variant – due for launch at the Geneva Motor Show in March. D
  
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• Oomph, cathedrals, doppelgangers and dropped jaws: Kia's Stinger and what people are saying

  17-01-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kia made the 2017 Detroit auto show a platform to showcase the Stinger, aiming to add some thrill to its lineup and challenge European luxury automakers. Here's what people are saying about the performance car.
  
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• Electric GT's Tesla Model S racecar does 0-62 in 2.1 seconds

  17-01-2017 17:57
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Tesla,Electric,RacingThat's pretty quick, and this series is getting interesting.Continue reading Electric GT's Tesla Model S racecar does 0-62 in 2.1 seconds Electric GT's Tesla Model S racecar does 0-62 in 2.1 seconds originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lawsuit alleges FCA discriminated against African-American managers

  17-01-2017 17:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A former Fiat Chrysler manager who oversaw the automaker's work-force diversity efforts has filed a federal suit alleging that the automaker systematically discriminates against nonunion African-American supervisors.
  
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• Italdesign teases production supercar for Geneva 2017

  17-01-2017 17:33
  
  Italian firm Italdesign set to follow up last year’s rebodied Lamborghini Huracan with new project at 2017 Geneva Motor Show 2017-01-17 16:20 In March 2016, Italian design and engineering company Italdesign made waves at the Geneva Motor Show with a bold reimagining of the Lamborghini Huracan, but this year it seems they are making the leap into actual production with a new five-car venture.
  The company has released a teaser image – its second in as many months – along with th
  
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• Hyundai and Kia announce $3.1-billion investment in US facilities

  17-01-2017 17:33
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Hyundai,Kia,United States,GenesisThe possibility of levies on Mexican-made products appears to have spooked many automakers.Continue reading Hyundai and Kia announce $3.1-billion investment in US facilities Hyundai and Kia announce $3.1-billion investment in US facilities originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• More dark days ahead for the diesel

  17-01-2017 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Another black eye is the last thing the diesel engine needs right now.
  
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• The 2018 Ford Mustang retires its V6 and evolves into a better car

  17-01-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,PerformanceThe V6 is dead and the overall theme of the restyle is "1968 all over again".Continue reading The 2018 Ford Mustang retires its V6 and evolves into a better car The 2018 Ford Mustang retires its V6 and evolves into a better car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nostrils and appliqués: What people think of 2018 Ford F-150

  17-01-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford's midcycle refresh of the F-150 includes a new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel option available in 2018, along with other engine improvements, seven new front grilles, six new wheel styles, updated lights and interior tweaks.
  
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• Jaguar testing smaller E-Pace crossover

  17-01-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With the F-Pace crossover flying off Jaguar dealers' lots, it only makes sense for the British automaker to add a smaller, more affordable utility vehicle to its lineup.
  
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• Black bow ties and bigger footprints: Chevy's 2018 Traverse and what people think

  17-01-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chevrolet's largest crossover, the Traverse, is slimming down and becoming more trucklike in appearance for 2018. Here's what people are saying about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
  
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• New Tata Motors chairman named

  17-01-2017 16:59
  
  Tata Motors has appointed Tata group chief designate N Chandrasekaran as its chairman with immediate effect, an Indian media report said.
  
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• Ford drops an engine, lowers the hood on '18 Mustang

  17-01-2017 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford's eliminating an engine and lowering the hood on the Mustang as part of the venerable pony car's 2018 model year freshening. The updated Mustang gains a more aggressive look that includes new hood vents and an optional spoiler.
  
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• Tractor-trailer pushes snowplow off Utah freeway and down 300 foot embankment

  17-01-2017 16:27
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Driving,Safety,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Diesel,Police/EmergencyNo matter how big your vehicle is, slow down for snow.Continue reading Tractor-trailer pushes snowplow off Utah freeway and down 300 foot embankment Tractor-trailer pushes snowplow off Utah freeway and down 300 foot embankment originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1977 Ford Mustang II

  17-01-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.A rare factory V8-equipped Mustang II, found in a Denver wrecking yard prior to some hot-rodder grabbing the front suspension.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1977 Ford Mustang II Junkyard Gem: 1977 Ford Mustang II originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2017 review

  17-01-2017 16:07
  
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  Image 1 of 17 17 Jan, 2017 11:00pmKyle Fortune
  Porsche's new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid promises performance and economy but demands a compromisePerformance and economy: that’s the promise with Porsche’s new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. The big luxury saloon blends a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine with electric power to allow it to achieve its seemingly conflicting goals.
  The numbers that matter, for the Porsche buyer, are the outputs. That clever, 918 Spyder technology-
  
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• Facelifted 2018 Ford Mustang adds more muscle

  17-01-2017 16:06
  
  Refreshed version of Ford's muscle car makes official debut with new front end, new gearboxes, plus new cabin technology 2017-01-17 16:45 Ford has revealed a new facelifted Mustang, introducing a new look for its pony car with a power boost and new cabin technology.
  The tweaks are minor but certainly noticeable. The 2018 model year Ford Mustang GT gets revised face, sporting a new angular front bumper with a new chin spoiler and a slimmer lower air intake, flanked by two new triangular air
  
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• XYZ machines transform operations at automotive supplier - The Engineer

  17-01-2017 15:58 via theengineer.co.uk
  
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  XYZ machines transform operations at automotive supplier
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  The company, whose products include starter motors and power supplies, needed to increase the rate at which it completed components, and was in particular need of improving its manual turning and milling capabilities. Initially, WOS purchased an XYZ ...
  
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• GM to invest $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing, move axle work from Mexico

  17-01-2017 15:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors today said it would invest $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations to create or retain 1,500 jobs in this country.
  
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• GM announces $1-billion US investment, brings truck axle business back from Mexico

  17-01-2017 15:13
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,GMThe General adds jobs in the US.Continue reading GM announces $1-billion US investment, brings truck axle business back from Mexico GM announces $1-billion US investment, brings truck axle business back from Mexico originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM announces $1bn spend on US manufacturing

  17-01-2017 15:10
  General Motors has announced an additional US$1bn spend on its US manufacturing operations, as heralded by earlier media reports.
  
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• UK to quit Single Market but leaves auto door ajar

  17-01-2017 15:04
  British Prime Minister, Theresa May has confirmed the UK will not remain a member of the EU trade bloc's Single Market but will seek access to it through a Free Trade Agreement, which she says could see the automotive sector trading using Single Market "arrangements."
  
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• Audi-FAW JV to include EVs

  17-01-2017 14:27
  
  Audi plans to "significantly" the range of models produced locally at FAW VW and enter new segments, including electrified vehicles.
  
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• China Cadillac chief sees 2017 growth but slower

  17-01-2017 14:12
  
  Cadillac expects slower growth in China this year after a 2016 spike spurred by the opening of a dedicated factory.
  
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• General Motors investment to save automotive jobs in the US - Recruiter

  17-01-2017 13:28 via recruiter.co.uk
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  General Motors investment to save automotive jobs in the US
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  General Motors is investing $1bn (£0.82bn) to create or retain more than 1,000 jobs in the US. A source at the automotive firm giant told international news agency Reuters the move was motivated by business rather than political reasons, with the firm ...
  Billions in automotive investment mean thousands of jobs for MichiganMLive.com
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• Germany v Italy over FCA diesel emissions, round two

  17-01-2017 12:59
  
  A row has again broken out between Germany and Italy over vehicle emissions.
  
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• Hyundai, Kia plan $3.1 billion U.S. investment, consider new plant

  17-01-2017 12:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai and Kia said they will spend $3.1 billion in the U.S. in the next five years, joining other vehicle manufacturers in announcing investment plans amid threats from President-elect Donald Trump of higher levies on auto imports from Mexico.
  
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• Weaker sterling pushes near-sourcing - GEFCO

  17-01-2017 12:07
  Logistics provider, GEFCO, says one of the impacts from the UK's decision to quit the European Union (EU) has been an increase in manufacturers evaluating near-sourcing as a way to mitigate the weakening of sterling against the Euro.
  
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• Hyundai-Kia to boost US investment

  17-01-2017 11:59
  Amid criticism from president-elect Donald Trump of some vehicle manufacturers' North American manufacturing investment strategies, Hyundai-Kia is stressing that it plans high levels of investment in its US operations over the next five years.
  
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• Honda to re-launch Civic in Japan

  17-01-2017 11:55
  
  Honda Motor plans to re-launch the Civic passenger car in Japan later this year after an absence of seven years, according to local reports.
  
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• China to build world's largest autonomous vehicle lab

  17-01-2017 11:38
  
  China plans to build the world's largest autonomous driving test zone from this year in the south-eastern city of Zhangzhou in Fujian province.
  
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• Toyota joins research program to establish hydrogen-based society in UAE

  17-01-2017 10:50
  
  Toyota has agreed to collaborate with Masdar, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Air Liquide, and Toyota distributor Al-Futtaim Motors in a joint research program to explore the potential of hydrogen energy use in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the creation of a sustainable, low-carbon society.
  
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• Hyundai tops Chile car market for first time

  17-01-2017 10:47
  
  Hyundai Motor has announced that it has topped last year's sales chart in Chile for the first time ever.
  
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• GM reportedly bringing forward $1bn US spend announcement

  17-01-2017 10:26
  US media overnight reported General Motors will today announce around US$1bn in factory investment and job retention plans but the plans have long been in the works, would have been announced regardless of political pressure and come after several thousand jobs were axed recently.
  
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• Iran stars as Renault powers to record 2016 sales

  17-01-2017 10:07
  Groupe Renault has unveiled record sales for 2016, up 13.3% to 3.18m vehicles with Iran the stand-out market booming 110% to double its market share in a single year.
  
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• Why automotive technology is going from 0 to 60 in 2017 - GreenBiz

  17-01-2017 10:02 via greenbiz.com
  
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  Why automotive technology is going from 0 to 60 in 2017
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  Every January, over 150,000 visitors descend on Las Vegas for the world's most popular electronics show — CES. More than 3,500 exhibitors showcase their newest technology concepts, from home entertainment systems to health apps and even intelligent ...
  
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