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• The first production Koenigsegg Regera looks wonderful in bare green carbon

  02-03-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Geneva Motor Show,Koenigsegg,Coupe,Hybrid,PerformanceNearly 250 mph with the top down.Continue reading The first production Koenigsegg Regera looks wonderful in bare green carbon The first production Koenigsegg Regera looks wonderful in bare green carbon originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Inductive Wireless Charging Systems Market 2017-2021 - PR Newswire (press release)

  02-03-2017 23:20 via prnewswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Inductive Wireless Charging Systems Market 2017-2021
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  EVs, also known as electric drive vehicles, use one or more electric motors for propulsion. The motors are powered by a battery system that is charged by plugging an external power supply when the vehicle is not moving. When the vehicle is on the road ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Exhaust Gas Sensors Market 2017-2021 - Yahoo Finance

  02-03-2017 23:09 via finance.yahoo.com
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  Global Automotive Exhaust Gas Sensors Market 2017-2021
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  A sensor is a device that senses physical, chemical, and process changes in the environment and informs the system electronically. It sends out electronic signals, which are recorded and measured, and based on the information a counteractive change is ...
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  Global Automotive Navigation System Market 2017- Bosch, Denso, Pioneer,
  
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• Ad-averse Tesla will run a fan-made commercial

  02-03-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Marketing/Advertising,Tesla,Autonomous,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceA kid's idea turns into a Tesla plan.Continue reading Ad-averse Tesla will run a fan-made commercial Ad-averse Tesla will run a fan-made commercial originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Get a peek at the Dodge Demon in the new Fate of the Furious trailer

  02-03-2017 22:16
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Dodge,PerformanceThe movie debuts on April 14, around the same time as the car.Continue reading Get a peek at the Dodge Demon in the new Fate of the Furious trailer Get a peek at the Dodge Demon in the new Fate of the Furious trailer originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevrolet to offer unlimited data in OnStar 4G vehicles

  02-03-2017 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chevrolet, which previously capped in-vehicle data usage at 10 gigabytes for $40 per month, is now offering drivers unlimited data for $20 a month.
  
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• GM, Ford executives to meet with Mexico economy minister

  02-03-2017 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mexico's economy minister will travel to Detroit on Friday to meet with executives from Ford and GM. Mexico wants to deter President Donald Trump from imposing a border tax.
  
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• How Roborace is building driverless race cars

  02-03-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Technology,Autonomous,RacingA new breed of motorsport.Continue reading How Roborace is building driverless race cars How Roborace is building driverless race cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Electric Indian: Famed motorcycle brand to get an E-bike

  02-03-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Translogic,Motorcycle,Bikes,ElectricWhatever Polaris brings out will have a better range than the Victory Empulse.Continue reading Electric Indian: Famed motorcycle brand to get an E-bike Electric Indian: Famed motorcycle brand to get an E-bike originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA close to deal to acquire GM's Opel unit, reports say

  02-03-2017 19:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PSA Group is closing in on a deal to acquire General Motors' Opel unit to create Europe's second-largest automaker, with an agreement possibly coming early next week, according to two major wire reports.
  
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• MWC: Keysight joins 5G Automotive Association - Electronics Weekly - Electronics Weekly

  02-03-2017 18:37 via electronicsweekly.com
  
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  Keysight Technologies has joined the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), announcing it at Mobile World Congress. "With our participation in the 5G Automotive.and more »
  
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• MWC: Keysight joins 5G Automotive Association - Electronics Weekly

  02-03-2017 18:37 via electronicsweekly.com
  
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  Keysight Technologies has joined the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), announcing it at Mobile World Congress. Keysight. “With our participation in the 5G Automotive Association, we look forward to contributing and applying our 5G insights to the ...and more »
  
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• Bollinger Motors tries to be the electric Icon

  02-03-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Green,SUV,Truck,ElectricNew age tech, old-school style.Continue reading Bollinger Motors tries to be the electric Icon Bollinger Motors tries to be the electric Icon originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Auto loan values rise along with the length of terms, leasing

  02-03-2017 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The average loan amounts for new and used vehicles rose in the fourth quarter, but consumers kept monthly payments low with long loan terms and leasing, Experian Automotive reported.
  
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• Automotive Aftermarket Industry Embracing Data Analytics to Remain Competitive - Yahoo Finance

  02-03-2017 18:21 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Aftermarket Industry Embracing Data Analytics to Remain Competitive
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  CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Mar 2, 2017) - Global business intelligence (BI) software firm Phocas Software today announced its sponsorship of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association's (AASA) 2017 Vision Conference (March 29 - 31, 2017).and more »
  
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• The 605-hp Hennessey Velociraptor will hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds

  02-03-2017 17:53
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceWe're still waiting on the Velociraptor 6x6.Continue reading The 605-hp Hennessey Velociraptor will hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds The 605-hp Hennessey Velociraptor will hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:53:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lost Bullitt 1968 Ford Mustang is found? Let's review the evidence

  02-03-2017 17:38
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Ford,CoupeThe evidence is thin, and so's the story, but it's compelling.Continue reading Lost Bullitt 1968 Ford Mustang is found? Let's review the evidence Lost Bullitt 1968 Ford Mustang is found? Let's review the evidence originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The latest Fittipaldi EF7 teaser image shows serious aero pieces

  02-03-2017 17:26
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Coupe,SupercarsThe pride and joy of Emerson Fittipaldi will be unveiled March 7 in Geneva.Continue reading The latest Fittipaldi EF7 teaser image shows serious aero pieces The latest Fittipaldi EF7 teaser image shows serious aero pieces originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla will run contest for homemade commercials -- Musk

  02-03-2017 17:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In response to a letter by a fifth grade student, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the company will hold a contest for homemade advertisements.
  
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• Competitive Benchmarking of Automotive OEM Mobility Strategies 2017 - Research and Markets - Yahoo Finance

  02-03-2017 16:58 via finance.yahoo.com
  Competitive Benchmarking of Automotive OEM Mobility Strategies 2017 - Research and Markets
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  The trend of digital disruption is set to revolutionize the automotive industry. The value is shifting from individual consumption to collaborative consumption. OEMs are joining this trend and are looking at alternative sources of revenue. In the short ...and more »
  
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• Car trouble? Get a free instant quote from YourMechanic

  02-03-2017 16:56
  
  Filed under:MaintenanceThe new widget is part of our recent site redesign.Continue reading Car trouble? Get a free instant quote from YourMechanic Car trouble? Get a free instant quote from YourMechanic originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Canada sales set February record

  02-03-2017 16:51
  
  Automakers sold 123,032 new light vehicles in Canada in February 2017, up 3.2% year on year and a record for the month, according to a media report citing DesRosiers Automotive Consultants and automakers.
  
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• Ford is recalling more Takata airbag-equipped Ford and Lincoln models

  02-03-2017 16:35
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,Lincoln,Maintenance,SafetyFord Edge and Lincoln MKX and Continental models are being recalled.Continue reading Ford is recalling more Takata airbag-equipped Ford and Lincoln models Ford is recalling more Takata airbag-equipped Ford and Lincoln models originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford could cut more than 1,100 job cuts at its Bridgend plant

  02-03-2017 16:30
  
  Union boss blames job cuts on Brexit and calls PM to guarantee carmakers tariff-free access to protect future jobs 2017-03-02 15:35 Ford could cut more than 1,100 jobs at its Bridgend engine plant in south Wales by 2021, a move the factory’s labour union Unite blames partly on Brexit.  
  According to reports, Ford is looking to reduce the number of staff from around 1,850 to around 600 in the next five years. The plant currently builds the popular Ford EcoBoost engine, as well as V8 a
  
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• New Audi S5 Cabriolet 2017 review

  02-03-2017 16:10
  
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  Image 1 of 22 2 Mar, 2017 3:15pmLawrence Allan
  Muscular Audi S5 Cabriolet drop-top is fast, but not engaging enough to driveThis new Cabriolet joins the coupe and Sportback as the final instalment of the Audi S5 range, and is designed to take on the Mercedes-AMG C 43 Cabriolet and BMW 440i Convertible.
  Like the A5 Cabriolet we drove recently, the S5 sits on Audi’s newest MLB Evo platform, with larger exterior dimensions but a reduction in weight over its predecessor. The S5 i
  
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• Thermoset resin in the global automotive composites market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% by 2021 - Yahoo Finance

  02-03-2017 16:02 via finance.yahoo.com
  
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  Thermoset resin in the global automotive composites market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% by 2021
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  IRVING, Texas, March 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of thermoset resin in the global automotive composites market looks good with opportunities in various applications of interior, exterior ...and more »
  
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• 5G Automotive Association and European Automotive Telecom ... - Yahoo Finance

  02-03-2017 16:02 via finance.yahoo.com
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  The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and the European Automotive Telecom Alliance (EATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of this ...
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• Ford issues new recall for Takata airbags -- unrelated to ongoing recalls

  02-03-2017 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford issued a safety recall for nearly 32,000 vehicles with faulty Takata airbag modules -- a problem unrelated to the exploding Takata airbag inflators.
  
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• Beijing looks to replace entire taxi fleet with electric vehicles

  02-03-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,China,ElectricBeijing, taxi companies would have to come up with about $1.3 billion to replace gas-powered cabs with electric vehicles.Continue reading Beijing looks to replace entire taxi fleet with electric vehicles Beijing looks to replace entire taxi fleet with electric vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy is offering an unlimited data plan for its in-car WiFi

  02-03-2017 14:59
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,TechnologyAll the data you want for just $20 a month.Continue reading Chevy is offering an unlimited data plan for its in-car WiFi Chevy is offering an unlimited data plan for its in-car WiFi originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Still going strong: we visit the UK’s oldest garage

  02-03-2017 14:26
  
  We take a trip down memory lane – and find out how Western Motor Works in Chislehurst is still keeping Vauxhalls on the road today 2017-03-02 13:30 Few businesses have been around since 1909. One or two watchmakers, some auto brands and several banks, maybe, but something as small as a garage? Surely not.
  You better believe it. In fact, Western Motor Works in Chislehurst, Greater London, hasn’t only kept its doors open for over a century, it was also the UK’s first purpose-bui
  
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• Turkish Automotive Suppliers Announced 2030 Goal: Turkey ... - Yahoo Finance

  02-03-2017 14:09 via finance.yahoo.com
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  The Turkish automotive supply industry, whose large market is Europe, is taking sure steps towards its goal of becoming a global power. Turkish Association of ...and more »
  
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• Turkish Automotive Suppliers Announced 2030 Goal: Turkey, Candidate for Being a Global Automotive Hub - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  02-03-2017 14:07 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Turkish Automotive Suppliers Announced 2030 Goal: Turkey, Candidate for Being a Global Automotive Hub
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  The Turkish automotive supply industry, whose large market is Europe, is taking sure steps towards its goal of becoming a global power. Turkish Association of Automotive Parts and Components Association (TAYSAD) Chairman has said "The Turkish ...and more »
  
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• The Dodge Demon makes so much torque, it needs new driveline parts

  02-03-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Dodge,PerformanceAlso, trick computers help sort out wheel hop.Continue reading The Dodge Demon makes so much torque, it needs new driveline parts The Dodge Demon makes so much torque, it needs new driveline parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dodge Demon makes so much torque, it needs stronger driveline parts

  02-03-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Dodge,PerformanceAlso, trick computers help sort out wheel hop.Continue reading Dodge Demon makes so much torque, it needs stronger driveline parts Dodge Demon makes so much torque, it needs stronger driveline parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mazda CX-5 2017 review

  02-03-2017 13:59
  
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  We get to grips with a pre-production version of Mazda's all-new CX-5 crossover in JapanJust five years since the Mazda CX-5 was launched, the stylish SUV accounts for one in four Mazdas sold. It was the first model in the Japanese brand’s reborn line-up to combine the company’s two signature taglines: Kodo design language and Skyactiv technology.  
  The second generation seen here takes strategic design hints from the
  
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• Valley Con at Petersen Automotive Museum - Blouinartinfo UK

  02-03-2017 13:39 via uk.blouinartinfo.com
  
  Valley Con at Petersen Automotive Museum
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  Valley Con event will take place on March 5, 2017 at Mullin Family Grand Salon & Bruce Meyer Family Gallery, Petersen Automotive Museum, LA. The Petersen is hosting the 2017 Valley Con, the largest model competition, swap meet and exhibition in Los ...
  
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• Ford's Blue Oval blown away in high winds

  02-03-2017 13:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford's iconic Blue Oval turned into the Blew Oval after 50-mph wind gusts tore part of the sign from its perch atop the automaker's Glass House headquarters in Dearborn, Mich.
  
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• Will diesel concerns slow UK CO2 emissions reduction?

  02-03-2017 13:10
  The UK automotive industry has once again beaten CO2 targets, with average new car emissions down for the 19th consecutive year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), but the automakers' lobby group is now saying a vendetta on diesels could slow progress.
  
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• Tesla overcomes China stumbles as sales triple, pass $1 billion

  02-03-2017 12:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla's revenue from China last year tripled to more than $1 billion, indicating better traction in the market CEO Elon Musk predicted could eventually become the company's biggest.
  
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• ChargePoint raises $82m to expand network in Europe

  02-03-2017 12:36
  
  ChargePoint, which claims to be the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, said it had secured an initial US$82m in funding, part of a larger multi-million dollar fund raise, led by Daimler.
  
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• GKN creates new propshaft joint for Audi Q5

  02-03-2017 12:25
  
  GKN Driveline says it has created a new lightweight, high-speed propshaft joint for the all-new Audi Q5. It will be manufactured in Mexico to support Audi's factory there.
  
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• PSA takes the fast lane in automotive electronics - Electronics EETimes (registration)

  02-03-2017 12:20 via electronics-eetimes.com
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  PSA takes the fast lane in automotive electronics
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  French carmaker PSA Group recently made headlines for its intention to take over competitor Opel / Vauxhall. Independently, PSA is currently on the fast track in terms of automotive electronics. At the recent Automotive Ethernet Congress in Munich, PSA ...
  
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• Vitro acquires PGW's automotive OEM glass business - just-auto.com (subscription)

  02-03-2017 12:06 via just-auto.com
  
  Vitro acquires PGW's automotive OEM glass business
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  Mexico-based Vitro has acquired Pittsburgh Glass Works' (PGW) automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) glass business from LKQ Corporation. The acquisition completes the agreement announced last December for US$310m, free of cash and ...and more »
  
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• Vitro acquires PGW's automotive OEM glass business - Just Auto - just-auto.com (subscription)

  02-03-2017 12:06 via just-auto.com
  
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  Mexico-based Vitro has acquired Pittsburgh Glass Works' (PGW) automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) glass business from LKQ Corporation.and more »
  
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• Vitro acquires PGW's automotive OEM glass business

  02-03-2017 12:02
  
  Mexico-based Vitro has acquired Pittsburgh Glass Works' (PGW) automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) glass business from LKQ Corporation.
  
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• Valmet acquires Semcon engineering operations in Germany - just-auto.com (subscription)

  02-03-2017 12:02 via just-auto.com
  
  Valmet acquires Semcon engineering operations in Germany
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  Valmet Automotive has concluded the previously announced deal to acquire ex-Semcon engineering operations in Germany. Approximately 800 engineers at six locations are now part of the contract assembly and consultancy's engineering services unit.
  
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• Valmet acquires Semcon engineering operations in Germany

  02-03-2017 12:01
  
  Valmet Automotive has concluded the previously announced deal to acquire ex-Semcon engineering operations in Germany. Approximately 800 engineers at six locations are now part of the contract assembly and consultancy's engineering services unit.
  
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• PPG opens new topcoat production line at Wuhu facility

  02-03-2017 11:58
  
  Paint supplier PPG has celebrated the completion of a new US$19m waterborne and high-solids coatings production line at its Wuhu factory in Anhui province, China.
  
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• Hot Abarth 595 Pista races in for Geneva Motor Show

  02-03-2017 11:23
  
  Special edition Abarth 595 keeps 158bhp 1.4-litre engine, but gains trick brakes, suspension and a telemetry system 2017-03-02 13:15 Fiat’s Abarth tuning wing will reveal a hot new special edition Fiat 500 at the Geneva Motor Show next week, in the form of the Abarth 595 Pista. 
  The 595 Pista uses the standard 1.4-litre T-jet four-cylinder engine with 158bhp and 230Nm of torque, enabling a top speed of 134mph and 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds.
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