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• Uber confirms it's hiring a Chief Operations Officer

  07-03-2017 23:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,TruckDisney and CVS execs on the short list.Continue reading Uber confirms it's hiring a Chief Operations Officer Uber confirms it's hiring a Chief Operations Officer originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin launches AMR line with ultra-exclusive Vantage and Rapide

  07-03-2017 23:31
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Aston Martin,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsThey're higher-performance versions of Aston's already high-performance cars.Continue reading Aston Martin launches AMR line with ultra-exclusive Vantage and Rapide Aston Martin launches AMR line with ultra-exclusive Vantage and Rapide originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA working to resolve U.S. diesel emissions issue

  07-03-2017 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler is still trying to win U.S. approval to sell 2017 diesel models as the U.S. government decides whether to take legal action.
  
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• Spyker C8 Preliator to run Koenigsegg V8 engine

  07-03-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Spyker,Koenigsegg,Convertible,Coupe,SupercarsIt actually makes a lot of sense, when you think about it.Continue reading Spyker C8 Preliator to run Koenigsegg V8 engine Spyker C8 Preliator to run Koenigsegg V8 engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Skoda to showcase vision of electric future at the Shanghai Motor Show

  07-03-2017 22:19
  
  A Skoda EV concept could be heading to Shanghai as CEO confirms the brand's plans for an 'electric shock' in China 2017-03-07 21:20 Skoda will present its first vision of an all-electric future at next month’s Shanghai Motor Show.
  During an exclusive interview with Auto Express at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, chief executive officer Bernhard Maier confirmed that the brand had an electric shock in store for the Chinese show in late April. 
  Talking about the brand’s plans for alte
  
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• Tata brings its mighty, mini, mid-engine Tamo Racemo to Geneva

  07-03-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Tata,Coupe,Budget,PerformanceIt's shorter than a Miata, and has more power.Continue reading Tata brings its mighty, mini, mid-engine Tamo Racemo to Geneva Tata brings its mighty, mini, mid-engine Tamo Racemo to Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pop.Up flying car concept from Airbus and Italdesign | Autoblog Minute

  07-03-2017 21:54
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoPop.Up from Airbus and Italdesign looks to the future of ride-hailing.Continue reading Pop.Up flying car concept from Airbus and Italdesign | Autoblog Minute Pop.Up flying car concept from Airbus and Italdesign | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyperloop One shows off Nevada test site; public trial soon

  07-03-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Emerging TechnologiesThe "DevLoop" test track is big enough for passengers.Continue reading Hyperloop One shows off Nevada test site; public trial soon Hyperloop One shows off Nevada test site; public trial soon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Land Rover's Project Hero SUV launches a drone to aid rescue workers

  07-03-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Land Rover,SUV,Police/EmergencyOfficially called Project Hero, the vehicle features a roof-mounted drone landing system.Continue reading Land Rover's Project Hero SUV launches a drone to aid rescue workers Land Rover's Project Hero SUV launches a drone to aid rescue workers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Chevy Camaro Track concept is a 1LE by another name

  07-03-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Europe,Coupe,PerformanceBasically it's a 1LE with an automatic transmission.Continue reading The Chevy Camaro Track concept is a 1LE by another name The Chevy Camaro Track concept is a 1LE by another name originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Pininfarina H600 is a classy hybrid sedan

  07-03-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Geneva Motor Show,Sedan,Concept Cars,Hybrid,LuxuryBatteries and a "micro-turbine generator" provide electric power.Continue reading The Pininfarina H600 is a classy hybrid sedan The Pininfarina H600 is a classy hybrid sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lucid Air Launch Edition to cost about $165,000

  07-03-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Automakers,Autonomous,Electric,Future,LuxuryThis top-of-the-line initial run will be limited to 255 units.Continue reading Lucid Air Launch Edition to cost about $165,000 Lucid Air Launch Edition to cost about $165,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Penske Automotive acquires Jaguar, Land Rover dealerships in N.J.

  07-03-2017 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Penske Automotive has acquired Jaguar and Land Rover dealerships in Paramus, N.J. The auto retailer expects to add about $215 million in revenue from the deal with Prestige Family of Fine Cars.
  
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• New electric Bentley lined up for 2021 debut

  07-03-2017 19:04
  
  EXP 12 Speed 6e show car being used to gauge customer reaction to electric Bentley; will use Porsche Mission E tech 2017-03-07 18:00 Bentley is aiming to launch a 600bhp all-electric sports car by 2021 that’s capable of up to 310 miles on a single charge, Auto Express can reveal. 
  The British manufacturer chose the Geneva Motor Show to evaluate reaction to the idea of an electric Bentley with the new EXP 12 Speed 6e concept. Bentley boss Wolfgang Durheimer told us that the show car s
  
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• The 2017 Alpina B5 Biturbo packs a 608 hp V8

  07-03-2017 18:50
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,BMW,Sedan,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceThe BMW 5 Series gets the Alpina treatment.Continue reading The 2017 Alpina B5 Biturbo packs a 608 hp V8 The 2017 Alpina B5 Biturbo packs a 608 hp V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford supplier to plead guilty in U.S. to bid-rigging

  07-03-2017 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  German auto supplier Kiekert, which makes car locks and door latches for Ford and other automakers, has agreed to plead guilty to bid-rigging and to pay a $6.1 million U.S. fine.
  
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• Automotive Adhesives Market Worth 6.05 Billion USD by 2021 - Yahoo Finance

  07-03-2017 18:34 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Adhesives Market Worth 6.05 Billion USD by 2021
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  The report "Automotive Adhesives Market by Resin Type (Polyurethane, Epoxy, Acrylic, Silicone, SMP, Polyamide), Application (Body-in-White, Paint Shop, Powertrain, Assembly), Vehicle Type (Buses, Trucks, LCV), and Region - Global Forecast to 2021", ...and more »
  
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• Opel Insignia, the harbinger of a Buick, rolls out at Geneva

  07-03-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Buick,Opel,Sedan,WagonNot your father's Buick, er, Opel.Continue reading Opel Insignia, the harbinger of a Buick, rolls out at Geneva Opel Insignia, the harbinger of a Buick, rolls out at Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG goes greener with 4-door GT Concept

  07-03-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mercedes-AMG plans a four-door sports car with optional electric power based on a concept introduced at the Geneva auto show.
  
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• GM to make pension payments for years just to escape Europe

  07-03-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors will practically pay France's PSA Group to take its long-struggling European unit off its hands as it looks to cauterize a perennial bleeder.
  
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• Top 3 Trends Global Automotive Biofuels Market 2021: Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  07-03-2017 18:23 via businesswire.com
  
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  Top 3 Trends Global Automotive Biofuels Market 2021: Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive biofuels market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive ...and more »
  
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• Opinion: Automotive ecommerce clicks into high gear - Retail Week

  07-03-2017 18:21 via retail-week.com
  
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  Opinion: Automotive ecommerce clicks into high gear
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  Online retail is a mainstay for today's shoppers and increasingly attracting unexpected sectors – so what is driving shoppers online to buy cars? Latest figures show that ecommerce continues to grow exponentially. In 2016, £133bn was spent online ...
  
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• Democrats urge EPA not to reopen vehicle fuel efficiency rules

  07-03-2017 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and 11 other Democrats said it was "critical" that the Trump administration leave in place new vehicle fuel efficiency rules
  
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• YourMechanic Announces Forum Focused on Opportunities Facing Today's Automotive Industry - Yahoo Finance

  07-03-2017 18:03 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  YourMechanic Announces Forum Focused on Opportunities Facing Today's Automotive Industry
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  MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- YourMechanic, the nation's leading mobile car repair network, today announced the startup will bring together experts for a forum to discuss the future of the automotive industry. The event, Driving ...and more »
  
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• SUVs overtake cars in Australia

  07-03-2017 17:56
  
  February 2017 saw a landmark shift in Australian automotive history when national sales of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) overtook those of passenger cars for the first time - on a monthly basis - according to the official VFACTS sales figures compiled by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
  
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• Airbus and Italdesign's Pop.Up is either flying or a car

  07-03-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Transportation AlternativesAirbus is involved, and they actually know a thing or two about flying machines.Continue reading Airbus and Italdesign's Pop.Up is either flying or a car Airbus and Italdesign's Pop.Up is either flying or a car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford China sales rise in February, down 21% year to date

  07-03-2017 17:22
  
  Ford and its joint ventures in China sold 64,641 vehicles in February, up 2% compared to February 2016.
  
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• Audi's Q8 Sport concept packs an electric supercharger

  07-03-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Audi,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,LuxuryIt's a 476-horsepower concept SUV.Continue reading Audi's Q8 Sport concept packs an electric supercharger Audi's Q8 Sport concept packs an electric supercharger originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Opel 'can go back to China' under PSA, says boss

  07-03-2017 17:12
  
  Karl-Thomas Neumann says 'no limitations' on a return to the huge Chinese market - but profitability in Europe has to come first 2017-03-07 16:15 Opel will be free to sell cars in China again under its new owner, PSA - but the boss of Vauxhall’s partner in Europe admits that such a move can only happen after the two freshly sold brands restore themselves to profitability.
  Opel pulled out of the Chinese market in 2014 after almost 20 years as an underfunded bit-player in General Motors&rsq
  
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• NetComposites Enterprise Shows 5 New Automotive and Rail Materials at JEC World 2017 - NETCOMPOSITES

  07-03-2017 17:05 via netcomposites.com
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  NetComposites Enterprise Shows 5 New Automotive and Rail Materials at JEC World 2017
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  NetComposites Enterprise will be displaying 5 unique, specialist composites for automotive and rail applications, offering weight savings and performance improvements over existing materials. Each of the 5 materials is designed to overcome a specific ...
  
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• L&L Showcases Structural Adhesive A-K083 - Supplied to Automotive Composites Customer - at JEC World - NETCOMPOSITES

  07-03-2017 17:05 via netcomposites.com
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  L&L Showcases Structural Adhesive A-K083 - Supplied to Automotive Composites Customer - at JEC World
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  L&L Products has joined a top composite customer to work together on a solution to bond a rear spoiler made from carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) using a structural adhesive in an automotive application. The rear spoiler consists of a relatively ...
  
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• Carbon/Flax Hybrid Automotive Door on Display at JEC World Featuring Composites Evolution's Biotex Flax - NETCOMPOSITES

  07-03-2017 17:05 via netcomposites.com
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  Carbon/Flax Hybrid Automotive Door on Display at JEC World Featuring Composites Evolution's Biotex Flax
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  A door for a hydrogen powered car, constructed using Composites Evolution's Biotex Flax, will be on display in the Auto Planet at JEC World, Paris, France, on the 14th – 16th March, 2017. The door panel, developed by NetComposites, KS Composites and ...and more »
  
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• GENEVA - Three plants to make new Jeep for Europe

  07-03-2017 16:50
  
  Jeep's new Compass model will be supplied to Europe from up to three different plants, starting from the middle of this year.
  
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• The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept is the gentleman's open-air electric tourer

  07-03-2017 16:39
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Bentley,Convertible,ElectricThis is still just a concept.Continue reading The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept is the gentleman's open-air electric tourer The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept is the gentleman's open-air electric tourer originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:39:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2023 Suzuki Swift: latest on fourth-generation supermini - pictures

  07-03-2017 16:30
  Pictures of the new Suzuki Swift
  
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• New 2023 Suzuki Swift caught on camera for first time - pictures

  07-03-2017 16:30
  Pictures of the 2023 Suzuki Swift
  
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• SMMT "hopeful" of PSA-Opel/Vauxhall supply chain opportunities

  07-03-2017 16:24
  Britain's automotive trade association, SMMT (Society of Motor Traders and Manufacturers) says it is "hopeful" yesterday's (6 March) confirmation by PSA Group it was to purchase General Motors' Opel/Vauxhall business for US$2.2bn will prove fruitful, with the French automaker hinting at supply chain opportunities in the event of a 'hard' Brexit.
  
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• 2017 Audi RS5 DTM racer is a smorgasbord of carbon-fiber wings

  07-03-2017 16:01
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Geneva Motor Show,Audi,Coupe,RacingLess downforce but more power and stickier tires results in quicker lap times.Continue reading 2017 Audi RS5 DTM racer is a smorgasbord of carbon-fiber wings 2017 Audi RS5 DTM racer is a smorgasbord of carbon-fiber wings originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru pads 2nd-gen Crosstrek with more safety gear, off-road capability

  07-03-2017 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Crosstrek, Subaru's No. 3 seller in the U.S., will be replaced in August with a version that rides on a new, stiffer global platform.
  
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• 75% of production cars launched at Geneva carry GKN systems

  07-03-2017 15:59
  
  UK-based Tier 1 supplier GKN Driveline has pointed out that some three-quarters of all production-ready cars cars launched at Geneva feature its component systems.
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler to get hybrid tech

  07-03-2017 15:44
  
  Company boss Mike Manley confirms that rugged off-roader will offer hybrid version - but skip pure-EV for now 2017-03-07 14:45 Jeep has confirmed that the next version of its iconic Wrangler off-roader will feature hybrid power for the first time.
  A new version of the Wrangler is imminent, and Jeep boss Mike Manley had previously indicated to Auto Express that the brand was considering electrification for the forthcoming model. Jeep has experimented with the tech in past, releasing a Wrang
  
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• Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta facing the axe

  07-03-2017 15:37
  
  Alfa is falling in love with the SUV after launching the Stelvio but that could mean curtains for its long-serving hatchbacks 2017-03-07 14:25 Alfa Romeo is focusing on more SUVs instead of replacements for its small Giulietta and MiTo hatchbacks - and may choose to drop those models altogether, the firm’s boss Reid Bigland has revealed to Auto Express.
  The success of the Giulia saloon and Stelvio SUV have carved out a new identity for the Italian brand, and models such as the Giulietta a
  
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• Nissan reveals Qashqai and its upcoming semi-autonomous features

  07-03-2017 15:27
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Nissan,Europe,Crossover,SUV,BudgetMeet the Euro-spec Rogue Sport.Continue reading Nissan reveals Qashqai and its upcoming semi-autonomous features Nissan reveals Qashqai and its upcoming semi-autonomous features originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 09:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Sonic automotive announces offering of senior subordinated notes - Reuters

  07-03-2017 15:12 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Sonic automotive announces offering of senior subordinated notes
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  NEW YORK, March 7 U.S. Treasury yields clung to their modest rise on Tuesday as data showed the U.S. trade deficit grew in January to its widest monthly level in nearly five years, matching analyst forecast.
  
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• Toyota i-TRIL concept: 3-seat electric leans to the future

  07-03-2017 15:05
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Geneva Motor Show,Toyota,Green Automakers,Europe,Emerging Technologies,CoupeThree seats, all electric.Continue reading Toyota i-TRIL concept: 3-seat electric leans to the future Toyota i-TRIL concept: 3-seat electric leans to the future originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 09:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Sonic Automotive expects Q1 diluted EPS from continuing operations in range of $0.22 to $0.26 per share - Reuters

  07-03-2017 15:04 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Sonic Automotive expects Q1 diluted EPS from continuing operations in range of $0.22 to $0.26 per share
  Reuters
  March 7 Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin signed its first customer for satellite launch services, inking a deal with Eutelsat Communications SA, Bezos said on Tuesday. BRIEF-SPX Flow board of directors appoint Robert Hull as chairman. * Spx flow ...
  
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• TrueCar Hires Industry Veteran and Online Automotive Pioneer Michael Darrow to Lead OEM Development - Business Wire (press release)

  07-03-2017 15:01 via businesswire.com
  
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  TrueCar Hires Industry Veteran and Online Automotive Pioneer Michael Darrow to Lead OEM Development
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  SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE) announced today that Michael Darrow, an automotive industry veteran with nearly 20 years of experience working for OEMs, has become the company's Executive Vice President of ...and more »
  
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• 2017 Geneva Motor Show: Our complete coverage

  07-03-2017 14:54
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Geneva Motor Show,Toyota,Green Automakers,Europe,Emerging Technologies,CoupeThe 2017 Geneva Motor Show has the most important new European vehicle reveals of the spring, with models from Ferrari, Porsche, Bentley, VW, and more.Continue reading 2017 Geneva Motor Show: Our complete coverage 2017 Geneva Motor Show: Our complete coverage originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email
  
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• McLaren fine-tunes Super Series with 720S

  07-03-2017 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When British supercar builder McLaren set about creating the successor to the popular 650S, the exotic brand did the usual: It cut weight, boosted power and ushered in a new design language. But the redesigned 720S also sweats the small stuff.
  
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• McLaren 720S: First look at the new hot-blooded Englishman

  07-03-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,McLaren,UK,Performance,SupercarsLighter, faster, better.Continue reading McLaren 720S: First look at the new hot-blooded Englishman McLaren 720S: First look at the new hot-blooded Englishman originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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