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• First time up to bat, Adient scores a profit gain

  03-02-2017 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In its first quarter as an independent company, Adient, the world's largest automotive seating supplier, reported Friday that net income increased 8.7 percent to $149 million.
  
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• Thieves stole $3.7 million worth of Jaguar Land Rover engines

  03-02-2017 22:26
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Weird Car News,Jaguar,Land Rover,UK,LuxuryThe Great Jaguar Land Rover Engine Heist!Continue reading Thieves stole $3.7 million worth of Jaguar Land Rover engines Thieves stole $3.7 million worth of Jaguar Land Rover engines originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Key Safety Systems chosen as favored buyer of Takata, report says

  03-02-2017 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Key Safety Systems has been selected as the favored buyer for embattled Japanese airbag supplier Takata, Reuters reported late Friday, citing three sources with knowledge of the process.
  
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• Thieves nab 2 trailer loads of JLR engines in minutes

  03-02-2017 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Call it Gone in 360 seconds. Thieves in central England stole two trailer loads of new engines from the Jaguar Land Rover plant in Solihull, England, this week.
  
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• Car cocktails and Risky Business Porsches with Brett Berk | Autoblog Podcast #502

  03-02-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Audi,Bentley,BMW,Chevrolet,Maserati,Mercedes-Benz,PorscheWe talk movie cars and car-themed mixed drinks with contributor Brett Berk.Continue reading Car cocktails and Risky Business Porsches with Brett Berk | Autoblog Podcast #502 Car cocktails and Risky Business Porsches with Brett Berk | Autoblog Podcast #502 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The story of the Risky Business Porsche 928 | The Car Stays in the Picture

  03-02-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,PorscheWhat happens when a director deems the 911 "too mundane."Continue reading The story of the Risky Business Porsche 928 | The Car Stays in the Picture The story of the Risky Business Porsche 928 | The Car Stays in the Picture originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 760-hp Quant 48Volt concept will debut at Geneva Motor Show

  03-02-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,EuropeNanoFlowcell says its electrolyte-liquid-powered sports car can go 180 miles per hour and has a full-tank range of more than 600 miles.Continue reading 760-hp Quant 48Volt concept will debut at Geneva Motor Show 760-hp Quant 48Volt concept will debut at Geneva Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW's Witt moves to Holman Automotive - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  03-02-2017 20:59 via autonews.com
  
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  Petter Witt joined BMW North America in 1999 and most recently served as executive vice president of operations. Send us a Letter. Have an opinion about this story? Click here to submit a Letter to the Editor, and we may publish it in print. For the ...and more »
  
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• BMW's Witt moves to Holman Automotive

  03-02-2017 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Petter Witt, who formerly headed all of BMW's U.S. sales operations, is joining Holman Automotive Group. He will oversee Holman's 10 stores in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
  
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• Should the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder take several seats?

  03-02-2017 20:20
  
  Filed under:Open RoadThe 2017 Nissan Pathfinder is a maneuverable crossover that will appeal to young families.Continue reading Should the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder take several seats? Should the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder take several seats? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota, Suzuki near technology partnership agreement, report says

  03-02-2017 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota and Suzuki are nearing a partnership agreement to develop technology for a variety of functions, including for self-driving vehicles, the Nikkei business daily reported.
  
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• We're pretty sure the Challenger SRT Demon won't have 1,121 horsepower, but what if?

  03-02-2017 20:13
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Dodge,Coupe,PerformanceIt's the least likely of a few interpretations of hints Dodge has dropped.Continue reading We're pretty sure the Challenger SRT Demon won't have 1,121 horsepower, but what if? We're pretty sure the Challenger SRT Demon won't have 1,121 horsepower, but what if? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bill Ford's struggle to stay friends with Donald Trump

  03-02-2017 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Few corporate chieftains seem to have cultivated President Donald Trump quite like Bill Ford. It had been a rough start, with Trump blasting Ford Motor for building cars in Mexico.
  
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• Man nips road rage incident in the bud by parking pickup on top of Camry

  03-02-2017 19:19
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Ford,Toyota,Sedan,TruckIn an effort to curb a road rage incident and protect his young family, a man in Ocala, FL, backed his lifted F-150 up on to the hood of a Toyota Camry.Continue reading Man nips road rage incident in the bud by parking pickup on top of Camry Man nips road rage incident in the bud by parking pickup on top of Camry originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Ema
  
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• FCA confirms 3 Super Bowl ads, but won't say which brand

  03-02-2017 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it will run three ads in this year's Super Bowl and spots will run in the second, third and fourth quarters. But FCA wouldn't say which brands or vehicles would be highlighted.
  
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• New Kia Rio 1.4 diesel 2017 review

  03-02-2017 19:10
  
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  Image 1 of 13 3 Feb, 2017 6:00pmLawrence Allan
  The new Kia Rio will be more popular with petrol power, but how does the 1.4 CRDI diesel drive?We’ve already driven the new Kia Rio in its petrol form, which is predicted to be the best-seller in the range. We concluded that while it was a capable if conservative supermini, the overall package left us a little cold.
  However, a change in spec can often make the world of difference in a modern car – so here we’re trying
  
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• Land Rover may reveal a new model between Range Rover Sport and Evoque at Geneva

  03-02-2017 18:47
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Geneva Motor Show,Land Rover,SUV,Future,LuxuryIt will be a Macan-fighter based on the Jaguar F-Pace.Continue reading Land Rover may reveal a new model between Range Rover Sport and Evoque at Geneva Land Rover may reveal a new model between Range Rover Sport and Evoque at Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Volkswagen Golf Estate facelift 2017 review

  03-02-2017 18:35
  
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  Image 1 of 7 3 Feb, 2017 5:45pmJonathan Burn
  The Volkswagen Golf Estate has received a facelift for 2017 with styling and tech tweaks, but has the load-lugger been improved?One thing you’re not short on with the updated Volkswagen Golf is variety. The range on sale in the UK is made up of 113 variants, so it’s rather unlucky that this particular version driven here – a four-wheel-drive Estate – isn’t on that list.
  You can have a Golf Estate with 4WD, of
  
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• The EcoBoost 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor shreds the old V8 truck in a drag race

  03-02-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Ford,TruckIt can either sound good or go well.Continue reading The EcoBoost 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor shreds the old V8 truck in a drag race The EcoBoost 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor shreds the old V8 truck in a drag race originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ontario EV program tweak paves way for more Tesla sales

  03-02-2017 18:12
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Tesla,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,Canada,ElectricOntario provincial government lifts price cap on electric vehicles that qualify for bigger rebate, effectively making most Teslas eligible.Continue reading Ontario EV program tweak paves way for more Tesla sales Ontario EV program tweak paves way for more Tesla sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email t
  
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• Find of a lifetime: German, American, and Japanese classics rusting in peace

  03-02-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,Honda,Porsche,Toyota,Volkswagen,Coupe,Hatchback,Minivan/Van,Truck,ClassicsAn abandoned Utah shop surrounded by decaying cars.Continue reading Find of a lifetime: German, American, and Japanese classics rusting in peace Find of a lifetime: German, American, and Japanese classics rusting in peace originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Test and Measurement: Spirent boosts automotive Ethernet testing - RCR Wireless News

  03-02-2017 17:29 via rcrwireless.com
  
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  Test and Measurement: Spirent boosts automotive Ethernet testing
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  Spirent Communications continues to augment its position in Ethernet-related testing for automobiles. The company this week said it is cooperating on automotive Ethernet testing and validation with Technica Engineering, which focuses on automotive ...
  
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• Here's the Callaway Corvette C7 AeroWagen shooting brake in the flesh

  03-02-2017 17:11
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Chevrolet,Coupe,Wagon,PerformanceTurn your Corvette into a wagon!Continue reading Here's the Callaway Corvette C7 AeroWagen shooting brake in the flesh Here's the Callaway Corvette C7 AeroWagen shooting brake in the flesh originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 11:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ex-VW chairman Piech testifies in Winterkorn probe

  03-02-2017 17:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen's former Chairman Ferdinand Piech, who left the company following a showdown with ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn in 2015, has testified to prosecutors investigating Winterkorn's involvement in the carmaker's diesel scandal, according to...
  
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• Defective Takata airbags found in repaired BMWs, prompting fresh recall

  03-02-2017 16:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW is recalling about 230,000 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering that some may have been fitted with defective Takata airbag inflators during repairs, such as after a crash in which the devices deployed.
  
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• The Audi RS5 takes aim at the BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C63

  03-02-2017 16:49
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Geneva Motor Show,Audi,Coupe,PerformanceLook for the full reveal in the next few months.Continue reading The Audi RS5 takes aim at the BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C63 The Audi RS5 takes aim at the BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C63 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Endeavour Automotive unveils Hyundai North London plans - AM-online

  03-02-2017 16:36 via am-online.com
  
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  Hyundai's growing sales, which rose 4.9% to 92,419 registrations in 2016, were a key influence in Endeavour Automotive's decision to relocate its North London showroom to a brand-new two-storey solus site in New Southgate, London, according to a ...
  
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• Kia covers the B-segment bases with redesigned Rio

  03-02-2017 16:29
  Kia UK is covering all engine, fuel, transmission and trim bases with the launch of its fully redesigned Rio, the fourth generation of the B-segment 'supermini' to be sold here.
  
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• Group 1 Automotive announce results - MotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)

  03-02-2017 16:27 via motortradenews.com
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  Group1ford US based dealer group, Group 1 Automotive, who own Barons, Chandlers and Spire dealer brands amongst others in the UK have reported fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results with net income of $30.8 million for the quarter and ...and more »
  
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• Trump orders review of Dodd-Frank, potentially impacting CFPB, Cordray

  03-02-2017 16:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Trump ordered a sweeping review of the Dodd-Frank Act rules enacted in response to the 2008-09 financial crisis, a move that could impact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and auto lending.
  
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• Elon Musk and Mary Barra will discuss immigration and taxes with Trump

  03-02-2017 16:10
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Green,GM,Tesla,United StatesMusk said his participation in the meeting doesn't mean he supports recent policies.Continue reading Elon Musk and Mary Barra will discuss immigration and taxes with Trump Elon Musk and Mary Barra will discuss immigration and taxes with Trump originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW boss: Tesla's data gives it a big autonomous car edge

  03-02-2017 16:03
  
  VW boss Dr Herbert Diess says Tesla's millions of miles of autonomous driving data give it a big lead in the race to driverless cars2017-02-03 14:00 Established car manufacturers face an uphill battle to overcome Tesla’s ability to harness customer driving data in the race towards autonomous cars, according to VW boss Dr Herbert Diess. 
  The American EV manufacturer revealed earlier this year that it already has around 760 million miles’ worth of driving data - and that it adds
  
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• Rally school part four

  03-02-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadA RWD car may be the preference of most enthusiasts, but it does take a lot to handle in the mud.Continue reading Rally school part four Rally school part four originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Formula One drivers vote against halo cockpit protection device

  03-02-2017 15:57
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Emerging Technologies,RacingThe Halo didn't make it to the starting grid in 2017, and might not be there in 2018.Continue reading Formula One drivers vote against halo cockpit protection device Formula One drivers vote against halo cockpit protection device originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Man arrested after posting his escape from police on social media

  03-02-2017 15:54
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Driving,Safety,Bikes,Off-RoadHe's not a smart criminalContinue reading Man arrested after posting his escape from police on social media Man arrested after posting his escape from police on social media originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• German car market up strongly in January

  03-02-2017 15:33
  
  Germany's new car market was up 10.5% in January according to data from the German KBA transport authority.
  
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• Toyota C-HR vs SEAT Ateca vs Nissan Qashqai

  03-02-2017 15:28
  
  The bold new Toyota C-HR is here - can it gain some ground in the crossover market from the SEAT Ateca and Nissan Qashqai? 2017-02-04 10:00 Toyota claims it invented the compact SUV back in 1994 with its original RAV4. However, nearly a quarter of a century later the market has moved on, while despite numerous updates the RAV4 has stood still.
  Buyers are looking for sleeker, more stylish crossovers that combine sharp design with the high-riding practicality of an SUV. Toyota has some catching u
  
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• Manufacturing (and driving) the world's fastest diesel car

  03-02-2017 15:16
  Porsche says its new Panamera 4S is the world's fastest diesel car. How fast? Top speed is 177mph and with launch control activated, zero to 62mph takes just 4.3 seconds.
  
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• Alfa sprints toward Geneva with two-door Giulia

  03-02-2017 15:10
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Alfa Romeo,Coupe,LuxuryAnother coupe could really help Alfa.Continue reading Alfa sprints toward Geneva with two-door Giulia Alfa sprints toward Geneva with two-door Giulia originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What is Torque? All about torque: definition, equations, and units

  03-02-2017 14:00
  
  Torque is a word freely bandied about by car manufacturers, advertisers and reviewers, and it's every bit as important as other headline figures like horsepower. The advertisement of torque wasn't always a given, though - look back at car ads of the 1980s and you'll find it's hardly ever mentioned.
  That's mostly due to the extra weight of new cars. Modern motors are so loaded down with technology, comfort and safety kit that they weigh far more than their equivalents from decades ago. That means
  
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• Parking vigilantes earn £10 reporting illegally parked cars on new app

  03-02-2017 13:55
  
  A new app that lets users earn £10 by reporting illegally parked cars to authorities faces criticism from motoring organisations 2017-02-03 13:10 People spotting cars illegally parked on private land can now earn £10 by reporting them to the authorities via a new mobile app.
  Anyone with the UK Car Park Management (CPM) app will be able to report illegally parked cars anonymously to the CPM by sending a photograph of it. The CPM then uses the number plate to find its driver via
  
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• Parking vigilantes earn £10 by reporting illegally parked cars

  03-02-2017 13:55
  
  A new app that lets users earn £10 by reporting illegally parked cars to authorities faces criticism from motoring organisations 2017-02-03 13:10 People spotting cars illegally parked on private land can now earn £10 by reporting them to the authorities via a new mobile app.
  Anyone with the UK Car Park Management (CPM) app will be able to report illegally parked cars anonymously to the CPM by sending a photograph of it. The CPM then uses the number plate to find its driver via
  
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• THE WEEK: PSA's DS brand under the microscope

  03-02-2017 13:52
  What must PSA Groupe do to turn the DS brand around? We asked. And answered this week with an in-depth exploration of future model strategy in the first in a series concerning the French automaker's passenger car brands. It's been a very popular read but it's lengthy so pull up a cup (or glass, it's Friday) of your favourite beverage and get comfortable first.
  
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• Australia sales inch up in January

  03-02-2017 13:38
  
  Motor vehicle sales across Australia got off to a solid start in January, with the month s sales nudging ahead of the same period last year and showing a rise in activity among private purchasers, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) said.
  
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• AutoNation's Q4 net jumps 18%, revenue up 2.6%

  03-02-2017 13:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AutoNation's fourth-quarter net income jumped 18 percent to $115.3 million, as revenue rose 2.6 percent to $5.48 billion on gains in all major business operations.
  
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• Honda raises forecasts after buoyant Q3 results

  03-02-2017 13:01
  
  Honda has raised its forecast for operating profit this fiscal year on the back of a weakening yen and strong Q3 financial results.
  
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• Renault mulls supply impact after Czech factory blaze

  03-02-2017 12:37
  Renault has restarted production at its Douai plant in northern France after a three-day hiatus caused by a massive fire at interior supplier, Recticel, which has thrown several OEMs' just-in-time plans into considerable flux.
  
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• Barra, Musk, CEOs meet with Trump amid tension over policies

  03-02-2017 12:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump huddled with General Motors CEO Mary Barra, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and several top executives of major U.S. companies on Friday as the business community finds itself increasingly split over how to respond to his policies.
  
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• Daimler sets 47th consecutive monthly sales record

  03-02-2017 12:26
  
  Daimler, which has just announced financial results records for full year 2016,  said its Mercedes-Benz brand started 2017 with double-digit growth and a 47th consecutive record month for unit sales.
  
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• 'Is internet shopping the future for car buyers?'

  03-02-2017 12:18
  
  Asda experimented with selling cars in the 1980s - but could the internet shopping era herald a return of supermarkets becoming car dealers? 2017-02-05 13:00 Asda will loan you the cash to buy a new car, before selling you annual insurance and breakdown cover. Then it’ll provide fuel, oils, parts, accessories, safety kit, mobile phones for gloveboxes plus countless other automotive products. But direct or indirect retailing of price-slashed cars for the masses it doesn’t do –
  
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