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• LotLinx launches cloud-based marketing tool

  25-01-2017 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LotLinx, a digital marketing company that enables stores to tailor VIN-specific campaigns to drive traffic to certain vehicles in need of online attention, is making its tools available in a cloud-based platform for the first time.
  
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• Cadillac Rear Camera Mirror | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist

  25-01-2017 23:03
  
  Filed under:Videos,Cadillac,Crossover,Sedan,Luxury,Technology of the YearWe were promised cameras in place of mirrors. Cadillac delivered.Continue reading Cadillac Rear Camera Mirror | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist Cadillac Rear Camera Mirror | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elio Motors delays three-wheeler launch, may be running out of cash

  25-01-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Fuel Efficiency,United StatesElio Motors' financials are grim.Continue reading Elio Motors delays three-wheeler launch, may be running out of cash Elio Motors delays three-wheeler launch, may be running out of cash originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Canada, U.S. auto industry coordinating on Trump response

  25-01-2017 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automakers and suppliers on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are meeting state and provincial governments to coordinate a response to President Donald Trump as he pushes far-reaching changes to a trade deal that's crucial to the industry.
  
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• Elon Musk wants to give former ExxonMobil boss Rex Tillerson a chance

  25-01-2017 21:03
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Green AutomakersHe also says owls don't exist. Yeah, we don't get it either.Continue reading Elon Musk wants to give former ExxonMobil boss Rex Tillerson a chance Elon Musk wants to give former ExxonMobil boss Rex Tillerson a chance originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How To Change Brake Pads And Rotors | Autoblog Wrenched

  25-01-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog WrenchedSee how to change your brake pads on this episode of Wrenched.Continue reading How To Change Brake Pads And Rotors | Autoblog Wrenched How To Change Brake Pads And Rotors | Autoblog Wrenched originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist

  25-01-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Chevrolet,Technology,Crossover,Hatchback,Electric,Technology of the YearAn electric car for real people in the real world.Continue reading 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2017 Autoblog Technology of the Year Finalist originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why do some states require emissions testing?

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Ownership,Ownership,Emissions,Auto RepairGetting your car checked for dangerous pollutants has been a part of the American driving experience since 1966, when California launched the first vehicle emissions testing program.Continue reading Why do some states require emissions testing? Why do some states require emissions testing? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&n
  
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• The pros and cons of online vs. in-person driving school

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Ownership,DrivingCost, convenience and quality count when choosing a driving school.Continue reading The pros and cons of online vs. in-person driving school The pros and cons of online vs. in-person driving school originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Reasons to check insurance rates before buying your first car

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Misc,OwnershipWhen it comes to buying a first car, most people research various models and prices, figure out which cars fit in their budget, and then take a few for a test drive.Continue reading Reasons to check insurance rates before buying your first car Reasons to check insurance rates before buying your first car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• How to negotiate the price of your first car

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Misc,Ownership,OwnershipUnlike most purchases, buying your first car usually involves some negotiations over price.Continue reading How to negotiate the price of your first car How to negotiate the price of your first car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to get the best deal when buying your first car

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Ownership,Ownership,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Used Car BuyingFor a first time car buyer, the process can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming.Continue reading How to get the best deal when buying your first car How to get the best deal when buying your first car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to avoid buying a first car with severe depreciation

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Misc,Ownership,OwnershipBuying a first car brings feelings of pride, freedom and accomplishment, but also an aspect of financial concern because your first car is likely one of the biggest purchases you've made so far in your life.Continue reading How to avoid buying a first car with severe depreciation How to avoid buying a first car with severe depreciation originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&n
  
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• Financing a car 101: things you should know before you sign

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Misc,Ownership,OwnershipYou've searched, compared and haggled, and finally you've settled on the car you want at the price you're willing to pay.Continue reading Financing a car 101: things you should know before you sign Financing a car 101: things you should know before you sign originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Don't fall for these dealer tricks when buying your first car

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Misc,Ownership,OwnershipShopping for a new ride at a dealership involves more than just kicking tires.Continue reading Don't fall for these dealer tricks when buying your first car Don't fall for these dealer tricks when buying your first car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best way to finance your first car

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Ownership,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Used Car BuyingThe process of buying a car is the same, whether it's your first time or your 20th.Continue reading Best way to finance your first car Best way to finance your first car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 5 mistakes to avoid when buying your first car

  25-01-2017 20:21
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Car Buying,Ownership,OwnershipBuying a car for the first time can be both emotional and exciting.Continue reading 5 mistakes to avoid when buying your first car 5 mistakes to avoid when buying your first car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1971 Volvo 145 S Station Wagon

  25-01-2017 19:54
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volvo,Wagon,ClassicsThis brick-shaped Volvo wagon now sits in its final parking space in Northern California.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1971 Volvo 145 S Station Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1971 Volvo 145 S Station Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes starts making E-Class Coupe in Bremen

  25-01-2017 19:04
  Around the same time as CKD kit assembly of the latest Mercedes E-Class saloon kicked off in Indonesia, series production of the Coupé variant has started at the main plant for the model in Bremen.
  
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• Kia prices 2017 Niro hybrid from $23,785

  25-01-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kia's new hybrid crossover now has a base price -- $23,785. The Niro is going on sale as demand for alternative-powered vehicles slumps in the U.S.
  
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• Finns turn Christmas ham fat into 2,600 gallons of renewable diesel

  25-01-2017 18:43
  
  Filed under:Green,Alternative Fuels,Biodiesel,DieselNeste turned food waste into fuel, and turned the proceeds over to charity.Continue reading Finns turn Christmas ham fat into 2,600 gallons of renewable diesel Finns turn Christmas ham fat into 2,600 gallons of renewable diesel originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top 5 Vendors in the Global Automotive Remote Keyless Entry System Market from 2017 to 2021: Technavio - Yahoo Finance UK

  25-01-2017 18:37 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Top 5 Vendors in the Global Automotive Remote Keyless Entry System Market from 2017 to 2021: Technavio
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  Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global automotive remote keyless entry system market report. This market research report also lists five other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the ...and more »
  
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• New Volvo V90 Cross Country 2017 review

  25-01-2017 18:08
  
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  Image 1 of 6 25 Jan, 2017 5:15pmRichard Ingram
  We drive the jacked-up Volvo V90 Cross Country estate in the ice and snow in SwedenVolvo’s history of jacked-up estate cars can be traced back to before Audi introduced its venerable Allroad in the late nineties. The pioneering Volvo V70 XC went on sale in 1997, two years ahead of its German rival.
  Since then, the Swedish manufacturer has seen great success with its Cross Country models. The original XC paved the way for the XC90
  
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• UK car production hits 17-year high but investment is falling

  25-01-2017 18:07
  
  SMMT figures reveal UK is on course to beat the all-time record for car manufacturing but Brexit threats loom large 2017-01-26 00:01 British car manufacturing has hit a 17-year high as it stays on track to reach an all-time record by the end of the decade, despite threats from Brexit trade negotiations.
  Driven by exports to more than 160 countries worldwide, UK plants produced 1,722,698 vehicles in 2016 - the most since 1999 and up 8.5 per cent on 2015 - according to figures from the SMMT.
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• The Ford GT tops out at an incredible 216 mph

  25-01-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Alternative Fuels,Biodiesel,DieselAnd it's 3.1 seconds faster around a Canadian track than competitors from McLaren and Ferrari.Continue reading The Ford GT tops out at an incredible 216 mph The Ford GT tops out at an incredible 216 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford will put solid axles under the Bronco as the off-roading gods intended

  25-01-2017 17:31
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadThe trail will get a little more crowded in 2020.Continue reading Ford will put solid axles under the Bronco as the off-roading gods intended Ford will put solid axles under the Bronco as the off-roading gods intended originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber's autonomous Ford Fusions are back in San Francisco, not driving autonomously

  25-01-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Ford,Technology,AutonomousThere are humans at the wheel, and the cars will be used solely to gather map data.Continue reading Uber's autonomous Ford Fusions are back in San Francisco, not driving autonomously Uber's autonomous Ford Fusions are back in San Francisco, not driving autonomously originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Honda Jazz review

  25-01-2017 17:14
  
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  Image 1 of 10 25 Jan, 2017 4:15pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Honda Jazz covering the Jazz Mk2 (2008-2015)When the original Honda Jazz hit dealers in 2001, it effectively launched the supermini-MPV class. More versatile than a regular supermini, it stood out with its novel cinema-style rear seats and Tardis-like interior. And the Mk2 version, launched in 2008, continued in much the same vein.
  Over the years, a few other manufacturers int
  
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• At 216 mph Ford GT is fastest car ever under the Blue Oval

  25-01-2017 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The full spec sheet for the Ford GT is out, and the newest American supercar will be the fastest vehicle to wear a Ford badge.
  
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• Elon Musk says he'll start digging a tunnel from SpaceX HQ next month

  25-01-2017 16:21
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,TeslaMusk feels he wastes too much time in traffic.Continue reading Elon Musk says he'll start digging a tunnel from SpaceX HQ next month Elon Musk says he'll start digging a tunnel from SpaceX HQ next month originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch a commuter train plow through a FedEx truck

  25-01-2017 16:03
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Driving,SafetyIn a truck vs. train showdown, the smart money is always on the train.Continue reading Watch a commuter train plow through a FedEx truck Watch a commuter train plow through a FedEx truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why the 2016 Ford Mustang got only two stars in Australian safety tests

  25-01-2017 16:01
  
  Filed under:Ford,Safety,Coupe,PerformanceANCAP wants the Mustang to be backed up by a lane-keeping aid and automatic emergency braking.Continue reading Why the 2016 Ford Mustang got only two stars in Australian safety tests Why the 2016 Ford Mustang got only two stars in Australian safety tests originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Abe has a Trump problem: How to get Japan to buy U.S. cars

  25-01-2017 15:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Japan races to preserve trade ties with the United States after President Donald Trump withdrew from a Pacific trade pact, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces a dilemma that has plagued Japanese leaders since the 1980s: How to convince his citizens...
  
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• The Huracan Performante will be the fastest Lamborghini yet

  25-01-2017 15:40
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,Technology,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsThe successor to the Superleggera gets a new name and a crazy active aero system.Continue reading The Huracan Performante will be the fastest Lamborghini yet The Huracan Performante will be the fastest Lamborghini yet originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wal-Mart says auto retailing venture won't sell cars directly

  25-01-2017 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wal-Mart's venture into auto retailing won't involve selling cars directly, nor will it partner directly with dealers.
  
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• Fire at Recticel Factory Expected to Have Impact on Global Automotive Industry - Tires & Parts News (press release) (registration) (blog)

  25-01-2017 15:20 via tiresandparts.net
  
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  Fire at Recticel Factory Expected to Have Impact on Global Automotive Industry
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  A large fire at the site of Recticel International's factory in Joseph Industrial Zone, in the village of Havran near Most in the Czech Republic, is expected to have a significant impact on the global automotive industry. The fire, which occurred in ...
  Fire at Recticel's Czech plant may impact au
  
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• BMW shows off car development process in new locations

  25-01-2017 15:07
  In an elaborately-staged display "using aesthetic lighting installations and innovative storytelling", BMW claims to have "brought to life the development process and engineering expertise behind the 7 Series".
  
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• Toyota projected to be top resale brand for 2017 model year, KBB says

  25-01-2017 15:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota was named by Kelley Blue Book as the top brand for projected resale value for the 2017 model year while Porsche took home its first-ever luxury brand title.
  
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• Will autonomous vehicles cause more congestion?

  25-01-2017 14:58
  
  Autonomous vehicles could actually make traffic congestion worse, seeing an increase of private vehicles unless that are out to use in shared fleets and integrated with traditional public transport.
  
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• See Electric GT's race-prepped Tesla Model S in action

  25-01-2017 14:57
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Videos,Tesla,Electric,RacingEGT publishes two new videos and announces the series will use CHAdeMO charging.Continue reading See Electric GT's race-prepped Tesla Model S in action See Electric GT's race-prepped Tesla Model S in action originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes launches locally assembled E-class in Indonesia

  25-01-2017 14:50
  
  Mercedes-Benz launched the locally-assembled new generation E-class model in Indonesia this week, following the debut of CBU versions of the model last August.
  
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• Mercedes launches local E-class in Indonesia

  25-01-2017 14:50
  
  Mercedes-Benz launched the locally-assembled new generation E-class model in Indonesia this week, following the launch of CBU versions of the model last August.
  
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• NEVS receives electric vehicle production licence in China

  25-01-2017 14:36
  
  The Chinese government has approved NEVS' application to start production of electric vehicles in its manufacturing plant in Tianjin.
  
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• WRS launch Permanent and Contract Automotive Recruitment Division - Bdaily

  25-01-2017 14:24 via bdaily.co.uk
  
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  WRS launch Permanent and Contract Automotive Recruitment Division
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  Altrincham, Cheshire Headquartered Worldwide Recruitment Solution (WRS) has set up a technical division to service the automotive OEM, Formula One, Motorsport and Supply Chain sectors in response to a surge in demand from the sector, and to ...
  
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• Tesla Model X review - pictures

  25-01-2017 14:00
  
  Pictures of the Tesla Model X in the UK
  
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• Le Pen bangs protectionist Trump drum

  25-01-2017 13:53
  French Presidential candidate, Marine Le Pen is throwing her weight behind Donald Trump's drive to tax vehicle manufacturers into relocating production back to the US from low-cost economies as she advocates a similar move for France.
  
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• Hyundai Motor posts 2016 sales and profit declines

  25-01-2017 13:46
  
  Hyundai Motor (Hyundai-Kia) has posted results for 2016 that show a 2.1% annual decline in vehicle sales and net profit off 12.1% on the previous year.
  
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• Supplier in dispute with EV maker over 'major order'

  25-01-2017 13:43
  
  Supplier SHW Automotive said an order it received last September "from a manufacturer of fully electric vehicles" for electric axle drive pumps, with a lifetime sales volume worth about EUR100m had been abruptly cancelled along with a request for SHW to stop preparing for series production.
  
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• Best small vans on sale 2017

  25-01-2017 12:58
  
  25 Jan, 2017 10:00am
  In the market for a new small van? We pick 10 of the best on sale right now Dean Gibson Small vans are part of the lifeblood of the UK's business infrastructure. The best small vans can get through narrow roads to make deliveries where larger vans or commercial vehicles can't reach. What's more, their compact dimensions means they carry a reasonable initial purchase price, and they will deliver low running costs which will help to keep business overheads in check.
  While ther
  
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• Trump picks inconvenient time to push for new U.S. auto factories

  25-01-2017 12:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump is asking the Detroit 3 automakers to invest in domestic manufacturing at a bad time. Car sales have gained for seven-straight years after the U.S.
  
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