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• Takata to plead guilty Feb. 27, court documents show

  07-02-2017 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• O'Reilly Automotive guides below estimates - MarketWatch

  07-02-2017 23:22 via marketwatch.com
  
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  O'Reilly Automotive Inc.'s profit rose 13% in the final quarter of the year, but the company's forecast for the current quarter and year came in below analysts' outlook. For the first quarter, O'Reilly said it expects earnings of $2.78 to $2.88 a share ...
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• From Expedition to Navigator: our predictions for Lincoln's SUV

  07-02-2017 23:04
  
  Filed under:Ford,Lincoln,SUV,Future,LuxuryWe think the Navigator concept was closer to production than we realized.Continue reading From Expedition to Navigator: our predictions for Lincoln's SUV From Expedition to Navigator: our predictions for Lincoln's SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive trends for 2017

  07-02-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Open RoadWhat are the top trends and products that auto enthusiasts have their eye on in 2017? For many, creating a more technology-focused driving experience will be key to an improved ride.Continue reading Automotive trends for 2017 Automotive trends for 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why selling more cars is bad news for GM

  07-02-2017 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors redesigned several of its top-selling cars in 2016, including the Chevrolet Malibu and Cruze. And unfortunately for GM, some people actually bought them.
  
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• Tesla owner held at gunpoint after putting kids in trunk

  07-02-2017 21:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Ownership,Tesla,Green Culture,Green Driving,Driving,Safety,Technology,Sedan,ElectricIt isn't easy being green.Continue reading Tesla owner held at gunpoint after putting kids in trunk Tesla owner held at gunpoint after putting kids in trunk originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Clean-air, ride-performance divisions boost Tenneco

  07-02-2017 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tenneco reported higher sales and lower net income for the fourth quarter, mainly because of an after-tax pension charge of $47 million. Net income for the quarter was $40 million, a 41 percent decline from the year-earlier total.
  
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• How Wattway is taking the lead in solar-road projects

  07-02-2017 21:10
  
  Filed under:Green,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,Europe,United States,SolarColas's Wattway project adds swaths of solar-powering roadway to Georgia, France, as it broadens solar-energy concept.Continue reading How Wattway is taking the lead in solar-road projects How Wattway is taking the lead in solar-road projects originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Air Ink thinks you should write with diesel soot instead of breathing it

  07-02-2017 20:24
  
  Filed under:Green,Read This,Emissions,Green Culture,Emerging Technologies,DieselYou'll be able to buy these pens in the US via a new Kickstarter.Continue reading Air Ink thinks you should write with diesel soot instead of breathing it Air Ink thinks you should write with diesel soot instead of breathing it originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top 10 Automotive Technologies to Reach $139.02 Billion By 2021 - HUD, Biometric Vehicle Access, 3D Printing ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  07-02-2017 20:18 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Top 10 Automotive Technologies to Reach $139.02 Billion By 2021 - HUD, Biometric Vehicle Access, 3D Printing ...
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  The top 10 automotive technologies are projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.35%, to reach a market size of USD 139.02 Billion by 2021. The report covers detail analysis of top automotive technology in terms of value and volume. On board internet services ...and more »
  
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• The Jaguar XJR-15 is a 215 mph, barely-legal road car that's for sale

  07-02-2017 19:50
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Coupe,PerformanceThe car on sale is just one of 26 examples.Continue reading The Jaguar XJR-15 is a 215 mph, barely-legal road car that's for sale The Jaguar XJR-15 is a 215 mph, barely-legal road car that's for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Penske Automotive Q4 net jumps 16%, as revenue slips

  07-02-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Penske Automotive Group's fourth-quarter net income rose 16 percent to $82.7 million, on a 0.7 percent drop in revenue, due in part to exchange rates, to $4.89 billion.
  
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• Texan arrested for driving his lawnmower down busy Houston freeway

  07-02-2017 18:57
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsA Texas man is in some serious trouble today after lashing his son to himself with a dog leash then driving down a Houston freeway on a riding mower last Sunday.Continue reading Texan arrested for driving his lawnmower down busy Houston freeway Texan arrested for driving his lawnmower down busy Houston freeway originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• Watch a vintage Ferrari racing engine shoot blue flames on a dyno

  07-02-2017 18:48
  
  Filed under:Videos,Beijing Motor Show,Ferrari,RacingThe 1970s were actually awesome.Continue reading Watch a vintage Ferrari racing engine shoot blue flames on a dyno Watch a vintage Ferrari racing engine shoot blue flames on a dyno originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:48:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW of America launches electric vehicle infrastructure unit

  07-02-2017 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen Group of America announced a U.S. subsidiary that will manage $2 billion in investments in zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and awareness programs over a decade as part of a court settlement over its excess diesel emissions.
  
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• Hyundai preps big styling changes for crossovers

  07-02-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Big styling changes are headed to Hyundai's crossovers, according to new spy photos. Photographers caught a prototype of Hyundai's next-gen Santa Fe undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden.
  
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• Ford plans to nearly double SUV models in U.S. by 2020

  07-02-2017 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford plans to expand its lineup of Ford and Lincoln SUVs and crossover vehicles in the U.S. to 13 models from seven by 2020, according to company officials and supplier sources, in response to rapid growth in sales.
  
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• Cute-utes and swinging gates: What people are saying about the Ford EcoSport

  07-02-2017 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford is arriving late to one of the hottest segments in the U.S. auto industry: subcompact crossovers. Ford will formally offer a subcompact crossover when the North American version of the EcoSport goes on sale in early 2018.
  
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• The 2018 Ford Expedition goes aluminum and gets bigger

  07-02-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Ford,Technology,SUV,Off-RoadIt's like an F-150, but with a really big aluminum coat on.Continue reading The 2018 Ford Expedition goes aluminum and gets bigger The 2018 Ford Expedition goes aluminum and gets bigger originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Expedition slims down with aluminum body for 2018

  07-02-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 2018 Ford Expedition's sweeping overhaul includes a slimmed-down aluminum body, updated powertrain, more interior legroom and 40 new technology features.
  
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• 2017 BMW M2 facelift spotted out on the road

  07-02-2017 17:56
  
  Spy shots suggest only minor design tweaks for mid-life update, as 2 Series coupe goes under the knife for 2017 2017-02-08 11:30 BMW is currently preparing a facelift for its 2 Series coupe, and the firm’s hot model – the M2 – won’t be left out of the round of updates.
  Our spy photographers have snapped the new M2 out on the road ahead of its planned reveal later this year, revealing some of the minor design changes in store for the smallest M car.
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• New Infiniti QX50 SUV spied ahead of 2018 release

  07-02-2017 17:51
  
  Spy shots reveal new SUV with design close to Detroit concept, while all-new variable-compression turbo engine is on the way.2017-02-07 16:50 Nissan’s premium car brand Infiniti is preparing a new version of its QX50 mid-sized crossover, and our spy photographers have snapped the upcoming BMW X3 rival testing in the United States ahead of its anticipated release in 2018.
  The car in the photographs is disguised with liberally applied black wrapping but that doesn’t hide the new shape
  
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• Tesla joins legal fight against Trump's immigration order

  07-02-2017 17:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla has joined more than 120 technology companies opposing President Donald Trump's immigration ban.
  
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• Honda and Hitachi plan to start an electric motor company

  07-02-2017 17:34
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Green Automakers,Electric,FutureIt looks as though 2017 will be a big year for Honda collaborations.Continue reading Honda and Hitachi plan to start an electric motor company Honda and Hitachi plan to start an electric motor company originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Asbury Q4 income rises on a 2% revenue gain

  07-02-2017 17:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Asbury Automotive Group's fourth-quarter net income surged 63 percent to $67.1 million, as revenue rose 2 percent to $1.67 billion, the dealership group said Tuesday. Adjusted income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter rose 3.
  
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• BMW agrees to settle vehicle water damage suit for up to $478 million

  07-02-2017 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW has agreed to pay up to $477.7 million to settle a class-action lawsuit covering about 318,000 U.S. luxury car owners who may have suffered water damage harming electrical components in vehicle trunks.
  
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• BMW M2 prototype suggests special model or early facelift

  07-02-2017 16:35
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Coupe,Future,Luxury,PerformanceIt could be a refresh, or possibly a hotter version of the current model.Continue reading BMW M2 prototype suggests special model or early facelift BMW M2 prototype suggests special model or early facelift originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ‘With intentionally low production, Ferrari needn’t try hard’

  07-02-2017 16:17
  
  Mike Rutherford looks at Ferrari's future plans as the manufacturer celebrates its 70th birthday this year 2017-02-12 11:00 Best-known brand and badge on planet car? It has to be Ferrari and its prancing horse, no? Countless millions have grown up dreaming of owning one. And although rival firms have done their best to make products equally magical, aspirational and desirable, few – if any – have succeeded.
  A recently retired employee tells me demand outstripped supply to such an ex
  
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• The Digital Automotive Factory Arrives - Automation World

  07-02-2017 16:03 via automationworld.com
  
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  The Digital Automotive Factory Arrives
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  Sometimes it's hard to remember that the digitalization of manufacturing has only been discussed in earnest for the past five years or so. With all the surrounding technological developments—from the Internet of Things to virtualization to augmented ...
  
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• Logitech turns your car into an Amazon Alexa controller

  07-02-2017 16:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Infotainment,TechnologyEngadget shakes down the new Zero Touch with Alexa support.Continue reading Logitech turns your car into an Amazon Alexa controller Logitech turns your car into an Amazon Alexa controller originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid spotted for the first time

  07-02-2017 15:58
  
  Range Rover Sport spotted testing near Land Rover HQ with plug-in hybrid powertrain 2017-02-07 16:10 We already know that Jaguar Land Rover is planning a wide-ranging roll-out of plug-in vehicle tech over the coming years, including electrification for the Range Rover line-up, but now we've had our first look at the PHEV model.
  Our spy photographers have caught the car testing outside the Gaydon HQ, with the Range Rover Sport model seen testing with a high-voltage sticker in the front and rear
  
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• Long-term test review: Volkswagen Transporter Sportline

  07-02-2017 15:35
  
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  First report: our video team get keys to their brand new daily workhorse and it's already getting stuck inVideo is a huge part of everything we do at Auto Express and our film team are out in far-flung locations in all weathers getting the footage that populates our website, YouTube channel and social media presence. It’s a tough job and they need a tough vehicle which is why we called upon our 2016 Van of the Year - Volkswagen’
  
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• Could Audi's Ingolstadt plant be the car factory of the future?

  07-02-2017 15:30
  
  We get a glimpse of Audi’s factory of the future and the tech that’s set to boost efficiency, from drones to modular assembly lines 2017-02-07 16:00 Drones, self-driving forklifts, lasers and a robot called Paula. It might sound like the set from the next Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster, but in fact it’s the future of the motor industry. 
  As cars get more connected and advanced with each passing model, with auto braking, lane assist and self-parking, so too do the processes
  
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• GM reports 2016 net income over $9bn

  07-02-2017 15:08
  Although the result was slightly down on the previous year, General Motors has reported another bumper bottom line with 2016 net income at $9.43bn (2.7% down on 2015).
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1988 Pontiac LeMans Sedan

  07-02-2017 15:02
  
  Filed under:Etc.An extremely rare sedan version of the Pontiac-badged Daewoo LeMans, spotted in a California self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1988 Pontiac LeMans Sedan Junkyard Gem: 1988 Pontiac LeMans Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Distribution Models Transform Automotive Industry - Tires & Parts News (press release) (registration) (blog)

  07-02-2017 15:01 via tiresandparts.net
  
  New Distribution Models Transform Automotive Industry
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  The automotive industry has been one that has been traditionally slow to change. In recent years though, with the advent of new technologies like turbochargers, electric cars, self-driving cars and the Tweel, change has been happening at a rapid pace.
  
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• Dennis Lutwin new US automotive chief at DHL Supply Chain - The Loadstar

  07-02-2017 14:52 via theloadstar.co.uk
  
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  Dennis Lutwin new US automotive chief at DHL Supply Chain
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  DHL Supply Chain has appointed Dennis Lutwen president of its automotive sector in North America. Mr Lutwen joined the contract logistics side of DHL in 2003 from Ernst & Young as a finance director, going on to hold several positions in the financial ...and more »
  
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• BMW i Ventures invests in 3D printing startup Desktop Metal

  07-02-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,BMW,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyBMW adds to its list of future-focused startup investments.Continue reading BMW i Ventures invests in 3D printing startup Desktop Metal BMW i Ventures invests in 3D printing startup Desktop Metal originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's Q4 adjusted earnings fall 14% to $2.4 billion

  07-02-2017 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors' profit margins and revenue climbed to a post-bankruptcy record in 2016, though an accounting change caused net income for the year to decline 2.7 percent.
  
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• GM predicts 'strong year' in 2017 after earnings, margins fall in Q4

  07-02-2017 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors' earnings and profit margins declined in the fourth quarter, but its CFO said the automaker would have 'another strong year' in 2017 even as the U.S. market gets tougher.
  
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• Toyota&'s trade heat from Trump toughens test of U.S. demand

  07-02-2017 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota Motor Corp. recently ceded its title as the world's best-selling automaker to archrival Volkswagen. Yet the Japanese company's biggest adversary this year may be President Donald Trump.
  
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• South Korea wants to dispel 'misunderstanding' on U.S. trade pact

  07-02-2017 13:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  South Korea's trade minister said his country will seek to explain the benefits of its free-trade agreement with the United States to the Trump administration, as the pact enacted in 2012 comes under fresh scrutiny.
  
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• Import tax would hit JLR hardest ($17,000 per vehicle), Ford least ($282)

  07-02-2017 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Washington mulls a tax on imports, an auto industry study suggests the policy would deliver the sharpest blow to Jaguar Land Rover while giving a leg up to Fordand Tesla.
  
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• Import-tax hit would range from $282 per car for Ford to $17,000 for JLR, says researcher

  07-02-2017 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Washington mulls a tax on imports, an auto industry study suggests the policy would deliver the sharpest blow to Jaguar Land Rover while giving a leg up to Fordand Tesla.
  
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• Maserati hit by US fire risk recalls

  07-02-2017 12:51
  
  Maserati is recalling a number of models in the US that are subject to fire risk due to incorrect seat wiring harness layout and a fuel line problem.
  
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• FTC sued over sale of certified used cars

  07-02-2017 12:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Center for Auto Safety and five other groups filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission for allowing used cars to be advertised as "certified" or safe despite being the target of an outstanding safety recall.
  
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• Takata shares fall on KSS rumours

  07-02-2017 12:30
  
  Crisis-hit Takata's share price has come under renewed pressure following rumours that Key Safety Systems (KSS) had been selected to lead its turnaround, something that could make a more drastic restructuring likely.
  
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• Western Europe's car sales up 9.5% in January

  07-02-2017 12:09
  Car sales in Western Europe grew by a healthy 9.5% in January, boosted by an extra selling day in most markets.
  
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• Western Europe car sales up 9.5% in January

  07-02-2017 12:09
  Car sales in Western Europe grew by a healthy 9.5% in January, boosted by an extra selling day in most markets.
  
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• Suzuki Ignis vs Renault Twingo

  07-02-2017 11:47
  
  Suzuki has taken cues from the crossover class with its new Ignis city car, but is it better than the equally individual Renault Twingo? 2017-02-07 11:00 Suzuki has a strong small car tradition, so it’s no surprise to find it has introduced a fashionable new city car that aims to attract a raft of new buyers.
  The Ignis takes its cues from rugged crossover models, and the runabout resurrects a badge last seen a decade ago. Featuring chunky proportions and a high-riding stance, the Suzuki a
  
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