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• Work Based Learning Co-ordinator – Automotive - South Wales Evening Post

  23-01-2017 23:32 via jobs.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk
  
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  Work Based Learning Co-ordinator – Automotive
  South Wales Evening Post
  This rewarding role involves working across different industries with students from employers of all types and sizes. Our employees in our Work Based Learning Co-ordinator (WBLC) roles love the variety they get from their work and the ability to manage ...
  
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• 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist

  23-01-2017 22:35
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Technology,Sedan,Luxury,Technology of the YearThe cherry on top is the Drive Pilot suite of semi-autonomous technologies.Continue reading 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2017 Autoblog Tech of the Year Finalist

  23-01-2017 22:35
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Technology,Sedan,Luxury,Technology of the YearThe cherry on top is the Drive Pilot suite of semi-autonomous technologies.Continue reading 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2017 Autoblog Tech of the Year Finalist 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2017 Autoblog Tech of the Year Finalist originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What type of questions can I expect on the permit test?

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Misc,Ownership,DrivingPassing the permit test is your first major step toward a driver's license, and all of the freedom that comes with it.Continue reading What type of questions can I expect on the permit test? What type of questions can I expect on the permit test? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tips to help my teen pass their permit test

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Misc,Ownership,DrivingWatching your teen learn to drive can cause mixed emotions for parents.Continue reading Tips to help my teen pass their permit test Tips to help my teen pass their permit test originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tips for driving in extreme heat

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Misc,Ownership,DrivingThere's nothing as pleasurable as driving in the summer, but without taking precautions soaring temperatures could mean trouble for your vehicle, for you and for your passengers.Continue reading Tips for driving in extreme heat Tips for driving in extreme heat originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Should my teen go to driving school?

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Misc,Ownership,DrivingDriving a car involves a complex set of skills that teens have to practice in order to master.Continue reading Should my teen go to driving school? Should my teen go to driving school? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to lower my teen's car insurance premiums

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Misc,Ownership,TechnologyCongratulations! You've raised your child almost to adulthood and he's just gotten his driver's license.Continue reading How to lower my teen's car insurance premiums How to lower my teen's car insurance premiums originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How does no-fault insurance work?

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Car Buying,OwnershipNo-fault insurance has been around since the 1970s, but many drivers don't understand it any better today than they did 40-plus years ago.Continue reading How does no-fault insurance work? How does no-fault insurance work? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driving technology to help my teens stay safe

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Misc,Ownership,SafetyIt's a big, bad highway out there, with some crazy drivers traveling on it.Continue reading Driving technology to help my teens stay safe Driving technology to help my teens stay safe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driving for tomorrow: What drives car technology in 20 years

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Auto Shows,Automakers,Misc,Ownership,Technology,DrivingFrom the Model T to the modern Tesla, automobiles have always been near the forefront of technology.Continue reading Driving for tomorrow: What drives car technology in 20 years Driving for tomorrow: What drives car technology in 20 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Do I have to get a vehicle inspection at the dealership to keep warranty

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Automakers,Misc,Ownership,Technology,OwnershipWhen you buy a vehicle from a dealership, you are not obligated to return to that dealership for any reason in order to keep your warranty.Continue reading Do I have to get a vehicle inspection at the dealership to keep warranty Do I have to get a vehicle inspection at the dealership to keep warranty originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&nb
  
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• 5 best ways to avoid distracted driving

  23-01-2017 22:27
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Misc,Ownership,Technology,SafetyHow much is gas at that station? What does that street sign say? Check out those dance moves! The road comes with plenty of its own distractions and multitasking while driving adds yet another level of danger.Continue reading 5 best ways to avoid distracted driving 5 best ways to avoid distracted driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&nb
  
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• Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils the electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class of his dreams

  23-01-2017 21:52
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Green,Videos,Mercedes-Benz,Green Culture,SUV,Electric,Off-RoadArnold finally combines his loves of luxury off-roaders and clean energy.Continue reading Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils the electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class of his dreams Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils the electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class of his dreams originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:52:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bosch, Mahle to bail out of turbochargers JV

  23-01-2017 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mahle and Robert Bosch plan to sell their turbocharger partnership, citing a failure to achieve economies of scale despite strong sales growth.
  
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• Bernie Ecclestone is out as head of Formula 1

  23-01-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,MotorsportsAfter a remarkable run at the top of the highest tier racing series, Ecclestone is officially out.Continue reading Bernie Ecclestone is out as head of Formula 1 Bernie Ecclestone is out as head of Formula 1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump to meet with Detroit 3 CEOs amid jobs push

  23-01-2017 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump will have breakfast Tuesday with the CEOs of General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as he pressures automakers to boost U.S. employment.
  
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• SimpleFuel home H2 fueling system wins $1M H2 Refuel H-Prize

  23-01-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Alternative Fuels,Technology,HydrogenThis hydrogen fueling station fits in your garage.Continue reading SimpleFuel home H2 fueling system wins $1M H2 Refuel H-Prize SimpleFuel home H2 fueling system wins $1M H2 Refuel H-Prize originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus Super Bowl ad features 'Man & Machine' with Lil' Buck

  23-01-2017 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lil' Buck -- who challenges gravity in a new ad for Apple's AirPod headphones -- will dance onto advertising's biggest stage in a Super Bowl ad for Lexus.
  
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• The 5 common automotive HMI usability pitfalls

  23-01-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:Open RoadAfter carefully examining various data points, we've identified a few usability problems that are common and reoccurring across the automotive industry. Here are the five most common pitfalls and ways to avoid them.Continue reading The 5 common automotive HMI usability pitfalls The 5 common automotive HMI usability pitfalls originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Com
  
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• New Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic review

  23-01-2017 19:06
  
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  The fastest Range Rover doesn't fly off the tongue but the 543bhp SVAutobiography Dynamic certainly does fly up the roadJaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division has already launched an ‘extreme’ version of the Range Rover - but the SVAutobiography is focused on delivering a luxurious experience for the passenger. Some customers want the full-sized Range Rover with a bit more performance, though, and SVO&
  
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• Ferrari and Jaguar dominate the 2017 Arizona Auctions

  23-01-2017 18:40
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Jaguar,Auctions,Convertible,Coupe,Classics,Lightweight,Performance,SpecialtyTotal sales neared $300 million.Continue reading Ferrari and Jaguar dominate the 2017 Arizona Auctions Ferrari and Jaguar dominate the 2017 Arizona Auctions originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump pulls U.S. out of Pacific trade deal, loosening Asia ties

  23-01-2017 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump formally withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on Monday, distancing America from its Asian allies as China's influence in the region rises.
  
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• BMW buyer plans more parts purchasing with Daimler - report

  23-01-2017 18:28
  
  BMW will buy more autoparts with Daimler, new purchasing head Markus Duesmann told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
  
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• GM India halts new product spend for review

  23-01-2017 17:38
  
  General Motors has halted spending on new models for India while it reviews its future product line, a media report said.
  
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• Elon Musk says to expect 'major' Tesla hardware revisions almost annually

  23-01-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,TeslaFor Tesla, the only constant is change.Continue reading Elon Musk says to expect 'major' Tesla hardware revisions almost annually Elon Musk says to expect 'major' Tesla hardware revisions almost annually originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wal-Mart is going to start selling cars

  23-01-2017 17:02
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Used Car Buying,Driving,InsuranceNow they really have everything at Wal-Mart.Continue reading Wal-Mart is going to start selling cars Wal-Mart is going to start selling cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump tells automakers, manufacturers U.S. will cut regulations, taxes

  23-01-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Trump met with a dozen prominent American manufacturers, such as Ford and Tesla, and promised them he would slash regulations and cut corporate taxes, but warned them again of penalties if they move production outside the country.
  
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• Lear CEO says he's not planning run for Mich. governor

  23-01-2017 16:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The rumors continue to circulate: Will Lear CEO Matt Simoncini run for governor of Michigan? He says there are no such plans.
  
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• BMW pushes tariff-free access post-Brexit

  23-01-2017 16:29
  BMW says it is in talks with German and British government bodies, as well as the VDA, with the Munich-based automaker urging London to maintain tariff-free access to the European Union (EU) post Brexit.
  
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• You can almost make out the shape of the new Subaru Crosstrek

  23-01-2017 15:59
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Subaru,HatchbackSubaru hatches its next small liftback.Continue reading You can almost make out the shape of the new Subaru Crosstrek You can almost make out the shape of the new Subaru Crosstrek originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Thyssenkrupp ups investment in China

  23-01-2017 15:45
  
  Thyssenkrupp is further expanding its automotive components business in China. The industrial group plans to build a new plant for springs and stabilisers in the Chinese city of Pinghu
  
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• New Mitsubishi Eclipse SUV: exclusive details and first review of 2018 Qashqai rival

  23-01-2017 15:41
  
  We get behind the wheel of Mitsubishi's all-new SUV as our exclusive image shows how production car could look 2017-01-25 00:01 Mitsubishi is on a roll. The incredible success of the Outlander PHEV SUV has seen it emerge as the fastest-growing brand in the UK for the past three years. 
  Yet its overall sales still trail mainstream rivals’ by some way. So Mitsubishi is turning to the booming crossover class with an all-new SEAT Ateca and Nissan Qashqai rival.
  The car is still a year aw
  
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• New Mitsubishi Eclipse: exclusive details and first review of 2018 Qashqai rival

  23-01-2017 15:41
  
  We get behind the wheel of Mitsubishi's all-new SUV as our exclusive image shows how production car could look 2017-01-24 00:01 Mitsubishi is on a roll. The incredible success of the Outlander PHEV SUV has seen it emerge as the fastest-growing brand in the UK for the past three years. 
  Yet its overall sales still trail mainstream rivals’ by some way. So Mitsubishi is turning to the booming crossover class with an all-new SEAT Ateca and Nissan Qashqai rival.
  The car is still a year aw
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1988 Toyota Corolla GT-S

  23-01-2017 15:28
  
  Filed under:Etc.The successor to the AE86 and AE82 FX16 Corolla GT-Ss, now worn out and battered in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1988 Toyota Corolla GT-S Junkyard Gem: 1988 Toyota Corolla GT-S originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan to review UK investment once Brexit terms clear

  23-01-2017 15:24
  
  Nissan's CEO has said the automaker would review its position on UK investment once the UK government makes clear its Brexit terms.
  
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• Cadillac roars ahead with ads despite no new models to pitch

  23-01-2017 15:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New products are the lifeblood of auto marketing, a category typically driven by vehicle launches. But what happens when there's no new model to pitch?
  
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• Bosch and Mahle will sell turbocharger joint venture

  23-01-2017 14:13
  
  The Bosch Group and Mahle groups  said on Monday they would sell their joint venture, Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems (BMTS) founded in 2008.
  
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• Peugeot 3008 review - pictures

  23-01-2017 13:45
  Pictures of the Peugeot 3008 SUV
  
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• Briefing - AI, machine learning and cars

  23-01-2017 13:32
  Not so long ago, the consumer electronics show (CES) was the place to exhibit the latest in computers, mobile devices and other electronic gadgets. It still is although the accent is changing. Every year, this Las Vegas tech fest attracts a rising tide of automotive suppliers taking space both inside and outside the convention centre halls. This month's management briefing turns the spotlight on some of those exhibitors operating in the brave new auto world of voice control, artificial intellige
  
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• Ford seen as &'canary&' with record leases spurring used-car glut

  23-01-2017 13:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A glut of used vehicles has started to depress prices. That trend will intensify as Americans will return 3.36 million leased cars and trucks this year, another jump after a 33 percent surge in 2016, according to J.D. Power.
  
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• VDA warns against "protectionism" as President Trump starts work

  23-01-2017 12:50
  
  German automotive body, VDA, says the US would be "shooting itself in the foot," if newly-installed US President, Donald Trump makes good on his comments he could impose a 35% border tax on imported vehicles.
  
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• Renault Clio vs VW Polo vs Skoda Fabia

  23-01-2017 12:49
  
  We see if the latest Renault Clio supermini can take the fight to the Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia 2017-01-23 12:00 The UK loves superminis. We can’t get enough of them, and every year the best-sellers chart is full of small hatchbacks – and petrol ones at that.
  In 2016, around half of all cars registered in this country were petrol, and as the fuel is cheaper to buy than diesel it makes sense in a small hatch that might not cover huge distances over a year’s driving. This
  
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• Will CR-V top Honda's Civic in the US this year?

  23-01-2017 12:18
  The new generation CR-V appears likely to to become Honda's top seller in the United States but a top executive isn't ruling out the also recently redesigned Civic.
  
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• New Tesla Model S and Model X 100D add extra range to line-up

  23-01-2017 11:48
  
  New Tesla Model S 100D gets official range of 393 miles, while new cars undercut P100D variants by a significant amount 2017-01-23 12:00 Tesla has quietly reshuffled its Model S and Model X ranges over the weekend, introducing new 100kWh battery pack cars to sit alongside flagship P100D models.
  Dropping the ‘P’ performance prefix, the new 100D cars boast the same large battery packs as their high-performance siblings but use them to eke out additional range over record chasing 0-60m
  
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• End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners

  23-01-2017 11:23
  
  Trial scheme reducing motorway speed limits to 60mph to tackle pollution has overrun, despite lack of evidence over effectiveness
  
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• 60mph speed limit for some UK motorways

  23-01-2017 11:23
  
  Parts of the UK motorway network will have their speed limit reduced from 70mph to 60mph as part of a trial scheme looking at reducing vehicle emissions.
  The Highways England project will examine what effect slowing the maximum speed of motorway traffic by 10mph has on air pollution in the surrounding areas. The lower limits will remain in place for at least 12 to 15 months, displayed on roadside signs and enforced 24 hours a day. Drivers carrying on at 70mph will risk a £100 fine and thre
  
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• US-China trade war 'unlikely' - Credit Suisse research note

  23-01-2017 10:48
  Although risks of trade friction have increased with Donald Trump's election as President in the US, a research note from investment bank Credit Suisse sees an all-out trade war between the US and China as 'unlikely'. The note also suggests a proposal in Congress for a tax adjustment on export income might emerge as a viable compromise to assist US exporters while avoiding the risk of retaliation from import tariff hikes.
  
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• Thyssenkrupp breaks ground for new Liechtenstein test centre

  23-01-2017 10:48
  
  Thyssenkrupp has broken ground for construction of a EUR15m (US$16m) new test and development centre for steering technology in Liechtenstein at its steering business headquarters in Eschen, with completion slated for the first half of 2019.
  
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• New CTO for Delphi as Jeff Owens retires after 40 years

  23-01-2017 10:44
  Delphi has named Glen De Vos as chief technology officer (CTO) and senior vice president, effective 1 March, succeeding current incumbent, Jeff Owens, who will retire after more than 40 years with Delphi.
  
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