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• Musk disputes claims Tesla's Calif. factory workers are overworked, underpaid

  24-02-2017 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk shot back against claims that workers at the company's California factory are overworked and underpaid, calling them 'disingenuous and outright false.'
  
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• It turns out the Fiat 500X isn't a track car

  24-02-2017 22:50
  
  Filed under:Videos,Fiat,Long-Term Garage,Crossover,PerformanceIt's what we sort of forgot to do that left a lasting impression.Continue reading It turns out the Fiat 500X isn't a track car It turns out the Fiat 500X isn't a track car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New spy photos of the next Jeep Wrangler reveal a backup camera

  24-02-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadYup, it still looks like a Jeep.Continue reading New spy photos of the next Jeep Wrangler reveal a backup camera New spy photos of the next Jeep Wrangler reveal a backup camera originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• If your TV rats you out, what about your car?

  24-02-2017 21:50
  
  Filed under:GM,Porsche,Subaru,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Technology,AutonomousYou drive. It watches.Continue reading If your TV rats you out, what about your car? If your TV rats you out, what about your car? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi S5 Coupe campaign pits man against beast

  24-02-2017 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Audi is launching a new ad campaign for the 2018 S5 Coupe, slated to hit dealerships this spring. The ad, titled 'Monster,' was released Friday, targeting thrill-seeking drivers.
  
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• Adventures in lazy badge engineering | Autoblog Podcast #505

  24-02-2017 21:31
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Audi,Kia,Volkswagen,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,SUV,WagonWe look back at some odd badge-engineered shared by various brands over the years, discuss what we've been driving, and spend your money.Continue reading Adventures in lazy badge engineering | Autoblog Podcast #505 Adventures in lazy badge engineering | Autoblog Podcast #505 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nbs
  
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• Dana CEO keeps open mind as member of Trump jobs panel

  24-02-2017 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dana CEO James Kamsickas, part of President Trump's Manufacturing Jobs Initiative, said he's keeping an open mind on issues such as a border tax and renegotiation of NAFTA and determined to speak up for suppliers.
  
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• New SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 estate 2017 review

  24-02-2017 19:44
  
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  Image 1 of 14 24 Feb, 2017 6:30pmJohn McIlroy
  Muscular four-wheel-drive SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 estate offers appealing blend of space and paceHere at Auto Express we’re big fans of the SEAT Leon ST, which offers a good blend of practicality and efficiency mixed with reasonably generous equipment lists. But now there’s a new flagship version of the Spanish family estate, which has very different goals: the Leon ST Cupra 300.
  You can buy a Cupra 300 version of the Leon wa
  
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• Global Automotive Sensors Market Analysis & Trends 2013-2017 & Industry Forecast to 2025: Emerging Technologies ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  24-02-2017 19:39 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  The Global Automotive Sensors Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 8.4% over the next decade to reach approximately $48.3 billion by 2025. This industry report analyzes the market estimates and forecasts for all the given segments on global as ...
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• Will Audi's e-tron SUV's range match the Tesla Model X?

  24-02-2017 19:37
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,SUV,ElectricAudi's upcoming electric SUV may be able to go more than 300 miles on a single charge, though that figure may be by European NEDC standards.Continue reading Will Audi's e-tron SUV's range match the Tesla Model X? Will Audi's e-tron SUV's range match the Tesla Model X? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:37:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• More photos, and questions, about Pininfarina's H600 'eco' luxury sedan

  24-02-2017 19:29
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Fuel Efficiency,Technology,Electric,Future,Hybrid,HydrogenMore angles of Pininfarina's other Geneva star.Continue reading More photos, and questions, about Pininfarina's H600 'eco' luxury sedan More photos, and questions, about Pininfarina's H600 'eco' luxury sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW caps executive pay, tightens bonus eligibility

  24-02-2017 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VW said it is shaking up its executive pay with a cap on earnings as it looks to quell widespread anger over bonuses paid even as the carmaker suffered record losses in the aftermath of its emissions scandal.
  
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• ANALYSIS - 2017 Levorg and future Subarus

  24-02-2017 18:40
  Subaru's UK importer believes there is a niche for the brand as "the affordable Land Rover", pricing its models between GBP18,000 and 32,000. A facelift for the Levorg crossover-estate is the latest news but the brand itself has quite a few more developments in the pipeline.
  
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• ANALYSIS - New C3 leads Citroen sales fightback

  24-02-2017 18:39
  Groupe PSA's sales fightback continues, with Citroën starting to gain the new vehicles it has needed for some time to arrest falling sales across Europe. A new C3 is the latest fresh model to join the brand's line-up, with the first of several SUVs to come later in 2017.
  
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• Key Safety, Takata aim to reach deal by end of March, source says

  24-02-2017 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Key Safety Systems is expected to sign a definitive agreement to acquire troubled Japanese auto supplier Takata by the end of March, according to a person close to the negotiations.
  
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• Sales Executive – Automotive - Harlow Star

  24-02-2017 18:15 via jobs.harlowstar.co.uk
  
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• New 2017 F1 cars: the Formula One racers revealed this week

  24-02-2017 18:07
  
  F1 teams have begun unveiling their new contenders, with 2017’s regulations throwing up some striking designs 2017-02-24 17:10 Seven F1 teams have revealed their new cars for the 2017 campaign ahead of next week’s pre-season test in Barcelona, giving fans their first look at the aggressive styling changes expected under the sport’s new regulations.
  World champions Mercedes followed Sauber, Renault and Force India by pulling the covers off the car they hope will propel them to
  
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• New 2017 F1 cars: the Formula One grid revealed

  24-02-2017 18:07
  
  F1 teams have unveiled their new contenders, with 2017’s regulations throwing up some striking designs 2017-02-27 12:25 All ten F1 teams have revealed their new cars for the 2017 campaign, giving fans their first look at the aggressive styling changes expected under the sport’s new regulations.
  World champions Mercedes followed Sauber, Renault and Force India by pulling the covers off the car they hope will propel them to a fourth consecutive constructors’ title this
  
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• The new Ford Fiesta ST is a three-cylinder speed machine

  24-02-2017 18:02
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Ford,Hatchback,PerformanceNearly 200 horsepower from 1.5-liters.Continue reading The new Ford Fiesta ST is a three-cylinder speed machine The new Ford Fiesta ST is a three-cylinder speed machine originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Torque time | 2017 GMC Sierra HD First Drive

  24-02-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:GMC,First Drives,Truck,Off-RoadThe new Duramax makes good use of air in the heavy duty wars.Continue reading Torque time | 2017 GMC Sierra HD First Drive Torque time | 2017 GMC Sierra HD First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Acura lands jersey sponsorship deal with Columbus Crew soccer club

  24-02-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Acura will be the official jersey sponsor and automotive partner for Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew. The deal calls for the Acura logo to appear on the front of Crew jerseys for the next three seasons.
  
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• New Dacia Duster EDC automatic 2017 review

  24-02-2017 17:44
  
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  Image 1 of 13 24 Feb, 2017 5:00pmRichard Ingram
  Dacia's tough Duster SUV gets the option of a dual-clutch auto for the first time, but what's it like on the road?Four years after it launched in the UK, Dacia can still lay claim to the title of Britain’s cheapest car. We recently reviewed the facelifted Sandero, but now the Romanian car maker has fitted its bargain SUV with an automatic gearbox for the first time.
  Apparently, 27 per cent of small SUVs sold in the UK are ordere
  
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• Lyft expands to another 50 cities

  24-02-2017 17:28
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation AlternativesThe ride-hailing service continues its ambitious growth.Continue reading Lyft expands to another 50 cities Lyft expands to another 50 cities originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 11:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bugatti Chiron gets soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's seal of approval

  24-02-2017 16:32
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Bugatti,Coupe,Luxury,SupercarsBugatti wanted the thumbs-up of a "real champion."Continue reading Bugatti Chiron gets soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's seal of approval Bugatti Chiron gets soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's seal of approval originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Opel cannot continue 'burning cash' - Carlos Tavares

  24-02-2017 16:30
  PSA Groupe says Opel cannot go on 'burning cash for ever,' insisting its proposed purchase of the General Motors subsidiary could create a European champion, but doubt continues to remain as to any future direction for its British arm, Vauxhall.
  
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• Cadillac takes on 'divided nation' in Oscars ad

  24-02-2017 16:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Add Cadillac to the list of advertisers using an ad in an attempt to bridge political divides. In a TV spot that will run during Sunday's Oscars, the GM unit seeks to dispel the notion that America is a nation divided.
  
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• Mercedes EQ Power brand launches for new plug-in hybrid models

  24-02-2017 16:04
  
  EQ Power badging will be on Mercedes hybrids from this summer, with future AMG hybrid models to gain EQ Power+ designations. 2017-02-24 15:00 Mercedes has used the launch of its 2017 Formula 1 car to introduce a new sub-brand label for all upcoming Mercedes hybrid models, which will include high performance hybrid AMG cars. 
  All standard Mercedes plug-in hybrid cars will gain the EQ Power designation from the launch of the upcoming facelifted S-Class onwards, which we expect to arrive this
  
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• Peugeot Instinct concept hints at French brand's future design

  24-02-2017 15:41
  
  Peugeot's Instinct concept is a fully autonomous hybrid wagon, and it's set to star at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show 2017-02-27 03:00 This is the Peugeot Instinct, a Geneva Motor Show concept designed to showcase not only a potential future look for the French manufacturer, but also the sort of connectivity that’s likely to be phased in along with autonomous vehicles.
  The Instinct is a family-sized four-seat shooting brake, longer than a Peugeot 308 but slightly shorter than its estate versi
  
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• 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf electric range grows to 125 miles

  24-02-2017 15:38
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,United States,ElectricPower output also grows.Continue reading 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf electric range grows to 125 miles 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf electric range grows to 125 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Range Rover Sport LRV6 2017 review

  24-02-2017 15:34
  
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  Image 1 of 12 24 Feb, 2017 2:30pmSam Naylor
  Do a series of spec upgrades and a new supercharged 6-cylinder engine improve the already impressive Range Rover Sport? A round of updates for the Range Rover Sport has been rolled out for 2017 with a handful of new features and you can now get a supercharged V6 petrol engine in the car. We've tried it out for the first time to see how the new unit fares on UK roads.
  With 335bhp and 450Nm of torque, the 3.0-litre V6 petrol feels as powerf
  
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• NSG Group to Upgrade US Automotive Glass Plant - Tires & Parts News (press release) (registration) (blog)

  24-02-2017 15:32 via tiresandparts.net
  
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  NSG Group to Upgrade US Automotive Glass Plant
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  The NSG Group has announced that it is significantly ramping up the technology and manufacturing capacity at its plant in Versailles, Kentucky in the United States. The factory is engaged in the production of automotive glass. The upgrade to the ...
  
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• 'Sadiq Khan wants to scrap diesels that he and Labour helped put on the road'

  24-02-2017 15:20
  
  Mike Rutherford looks at the bleak future for diesel cars on the UK's roads 2017-02-26 17:00 Sadiq Khan – the former stand-up comedian, discrimination solicitor and human rights advocate – is hardly a household name across Britain. But he is the Mayor of an influential, densely populated urbanisation called London.
  The Labour man is responsible for its nine million-plus residents, plus millions more visitors and tens of millions of drivers and public transport users who commute into
  
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• February forecasts see flat U.S. sales despite heavy discounts

  24-02-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. new-vehicle sales this month, driven by higher incentive spending, are expected to be about the same as a year ago or down slightly.
  
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• Faraday Future to take on Tesla at Pikes Peak

  24-02-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,ElectricYou'll be able to livestream the action this year, too.Continue reading Faraday Future to take on Tesla at Pikes Peak Faraday Future to take on Tesla at Pikes Peak originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Unite rates Tavares Vauxhall meeting as "relatively positive"

  24-02-2017 14:56
  British labour body, Unite, has issued a cautious appraisal of its meeting today (24 February) with PSA Group CEO, Carlos Tavares, rating it "relatively positive" as the French automaker seeks to take over the Opel operations including Vauxhall, from General Motors.
  
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• The Hyundai Ioniq: three very special cars (sponsored)

  24-02-2017 14:53
  
  The Hyundai Ioniq is three cars in one: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric 2017-02-24 12:00 The Hyundai IONIQ stands for aesthetic progress. The five-seater hatchback is the only car in the world that’s available with a choice of three alternative powertrains: hybrid, electric and plug-in hybrid. Each variation allows pure electric driving.
  Distinctive style. Outstanding economy. Dynamic driving characteristics. Advanced safety technologies such as autonomous emergency braking or the rea
  
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• Alphabet sues Uber over Waymo's self-driving car tech

  24-02-2017 14:36
  
  Filed under:Technology,AutonomousA legal wrangle erupts between the two autonomous tech companies.Continue reading Alphabet sues Uber over Waymo's self-driving car tech Alphabet sues Uber over Waymo's self-driving car tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Business Manager - Automotive - Harlow Star

  24-02-2017 14:18 via jobs.harlowstar.co.uk
  
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• Automotive economics expert Professor Garel Rhys dies - FleetNews

  24-02-2017 13:59 via fleetnews.co.uk
  
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  Automotive economics expert Professor Garel Rhys dies
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  Professor Garel Rhys, an automotive economics expert, has died in his sleep at his home in Cardiff aged 76 years, a week before his 77th birthday. Rhys was the chairman of the Welsh Automotive Forum, professor emeritus and president of the Centre of ...and more »
  
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• Magna posts 2016 net income of US$2bn

  24-02-2017 13:39
  
  Magna has unveiled 2016 income from continuing operations before income taxes of US$2.78bn and net income from continuing operations attributable of US$2.03bn, increases of US$129m and US$85m.
  
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• Magna Q4 report warns about 'protectionist sentiments' in North America

  24-02-2017 12:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Diversified Canadian auto supplier Magna International said increased protectionist measures in North America could pose a substantial risk to the supplier achieving 'desired results' in the future.
  
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• Faurecia teams with TactoTek

  24-02-2017 12:18
  
  Faurecia has unveiled a partnership agreement with Finnish supplier, TactoTek.
  
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• Continental Tyre appoints Mat Wilkinson UK sales director

  24-02-2017 12:03
  
  Continental Tyre Group has appointed Mat Wilkinson as Commercial Sales and Marketing Director for Continental Tyre Group, with responsibility for the UK and Republic of Ireland. 
  
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• UK Business Secretary meets Tavares as Vauxhall speculation swirls

  24-02-2017 11:52
  British Secretary of State for Business, Greg Clark, is currently (24 February) meeting PSA Groupe CEO, Carlos Tavares in London as intense speculation continues to swirl concerning the fate of General Motors' UK division, Vauxhall.
  
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• Long-term test review: Peugeot 2008

  24-02-2017 11:39
  
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  Image 1 of 22 26 Feb, 2017 10:00amMartin Saarinen
  First report: most active member of our team takes Peugeot 2008 crossover into the great outdoorsMost people buy a crossover to deal with the daily grind, even though many manufacturers make a strong case for their small SUVs as lifestyle vehicles on top of the usual family-friendly sales pitch.
  Take for example the newly facelifted Peugeot 2008, which has recently joined our fleet. Ad campaigns for the car featured the likes of fre
  
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• Automotive Lightweight Materials Market Anticipated to Reach US$ 301.36 Bn by 2024: Transparency Market Research - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  24-02-2017 11:34 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Lightweight Materials Market Anticipated to Reach US$ 301.36 Bn by 2024: Transparency Market Research
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  Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled "Automotive Lightweight Materials (Product - Plastics, Rubber, Composites, Metal; Vehicle Type - Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Trucks & Busses; Application - Interior, ...and more »
  
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• Thai sales rise 11% in January, but exports plunge

  24-02-2017 10:33
  
  New vehicle sales in Thailand rebounded by 10.7% to 57,254 units in January, from 51,715 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries.
  
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• GM launches new Trailblazer in Indonesia

  24-02-2017 10:10
  
  General Motors has continued the regional roll-out of its new Chevrolet Trailblazer with the launch of the model in Indonesia this week.
  
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