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• Food waste is great for tires, say researchers

  08-03-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Weird Car NewsThese tires divert landfill waste while reducing dependence on foreign petroleum.Continue reading Food waste is great for tires, say researchers Food waste is great for tires, say researchers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault Zoe e-Sport Concept is a hot hatch for the EV crowd

  08-03-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Geneva Motor Show,Renault,Green Automakers,Concept Cars,ElectricThe EV world needs more of this sort of thinking.Continue reading Renault Zoe e-Sport Concept is a hot hatch for the EV crowd Renault Zoe e-Sport Concept is a hot hatch for the EV crowd originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai refreshes the Sonata for South Korea, and later the US

  08-03-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,South Korea,Sedan,BudgetThe US-market version will have a few changes.Continue reading Hyundai refreshes the Sonata for South Korea, and later the US Hyundai refreshes the Sonata for South Korea, and later the US originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Toyota C-HR will start at $23,460

  08-03-2017 21:20
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Car Buying,United States,Crossover,BudgetIt comes with plenty of standard features and funky style.Continue reading 2018 Toyota C-HR will start at $23,460 2018 Toyota C-HR will start at $23,460 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Our five favorite debuts from the 2017 Geneva Motor Show

  08-03-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Car Buying,United States,Crossover,BudgetIt was a tough vote for this year's Geneva show, with a lot of crazy and cool stuff to choose from.Continue reading Our five favorite debuts from the 2017 Geneva Motor Show Our five favorite debuts from the 2017 Geneva Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BlackBerry's car software a potential hacking target of CIA, WikiLeaks says

  08-03-2017 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BlackBerry's QNX automotive software, used in more than 60 million cars, was listed as a potential target for the Central Intelligence Agency to hack, according to documents released by WikiLeaks.
  
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• Honda Clarity Electric and Plug-In Hybrid to debut in NY

  08-03-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Green,New York Auto Show,Honda,Green Automakers,Sedan,Electric,HybridThe PHEV will be the volume model of the trio.Continue reading Honda Clarity Electric and Plug-In Hybrid to debut in NY Honda Clarity Electric and Plug-In Hybrid to debut in NY originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hybrid ... backhoe? BMW and John Deere design one

  08-03-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Weird Car News,BMW,Commercial Vehicles,Future,HybridYou weren't expecting that, were you?Continue reading Hybrid ... backhoe? BMW and John Deere design one Hybrid ... backhoe? BMW and John Deere design one originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AMG just turned 50: Here's what the next 50 may bring

  08-03-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Mercedes-Benz,Automotive History,Convertible,Coupe,Sedan,Wagon,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceThere are more than 40 AMG models currently.Continue reading AMG just turned 50: Here's what the next 50 may bring AMG just turned 50: Here's what the next 50 may bring originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch Volvo put its 2018 XC60 through rigorous crash tests

  08-03-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Geneva Motor Show,Volvo,Safety,CrossoverAll the cameras, radar, and sensors in the world won't do a lick of good when a two-ton projectile unavoidably slams into an immoveable object.Continue reading Watch Volvo put its 2018 XC60 through rigorous crash tests Watch Volvo put its 2018 XC60 through rigorous crash tests originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren already has a special version of the just-out 720S

  08-03-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,McLaren,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsIt's one of five custom examples of the car.Continue reading McLaren already has a special version of the just-out 720S McLaren already has a special version of the just-out 720S originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK Budget - SMMT not too happy over supply chain

  08-03-2017 18:06
  
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and traders (SMMT) is less than happy with some aspects of the 2017 Spring Budget announced by the UK chancellor (finance minister) on Wednesday (8 March).
  
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• EPA auditor to review emissions testing checks after VW case

  08-03-2017 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An EPA watchdog agency plans to review whether the agency's internal controls are effective at detecting vehicle emissions fraud.
  
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• The Only Automotive Award That Matters - Jalopnik

  08-03-2017 18:05 via jalopnik.com
  
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  The Only Automotive Award That Matters
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  Automotive awards are a joke. A cash-grabbing circle jerk where the “winner” often has the honor of paying the publication or organization serious money in order to use the name of that award in ads. Some automakers even have to pay upfront to get ...
  
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• The latest updates to Autoblog

  08-03-2017 17:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.Yes, comments are coming back.Continue reading The latest updates to Autoblog The latest updates to Autoblog originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The cars you may have missed at the Geneva Motor Show 2017

  08-03-2017 17:39
  
  With so many high profile launches, not everyone has had a look-in at Geneva. Here are some cars you may have missed 2017-03-08 16:40 The Geneva Motor Show 2017 has been packed with big launches, but with so many cars fighting for the limelight not everyone has had their chance to shine.
  The Volvo XC60, Alpine A110 and Honda Civic Type R in particular have garnered the most attention on the stands at Geneva, with the likes of the Range Rover Velar and Ford Fiesta ST proving popular as well
  
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• NAFTA talks likely won't begin until later this year, Ross says

  08-03-2017 16:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. government probably won't begin 'real' negotiations to revamp NAFTA until later this year, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said.
  
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• Volkswagen is not cool with a Fiat Chrysler merger

  08-03-2017 16:57
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Geneva Motor Show,Chrysler,Fiat,GM,VolkswagenNo. Not no thanks. Just no.Continue reading Volkswagen is not cool with a Fiat Chrysler merger Volkswagen is not cool with a Fiat Chrysler merger originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best concept cars at Geneva 2017

  08-03-2017 16:56
  
  There were a range of concept cars launched at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and these are our highlights 2017-03-08 16:35 If the motor show is the native habitat of the concept car, the Geneva Motor Show is its favourite scratching post. Kissed by the gleaming spotlights, preened by feather duster-wielding stand hands, concept cars are designed, and dressed, to impress in the show environment.
  Concepts are vehicles through which manufacturers can float far-out ideas and possible future technolog
  
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• Nissan Micra BOSE Personal edition turns up the volume on Nissan's supermini

  08-03-2017 16:40
  
  Limited edition BOSE Personal Micra gets a premium audio setup and is based on the range topping Tekna model 2017-03-08 15:40 While Nissan’s facelifted Qashqai has been the firm’s star act at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the brand has quietly debuted a new limited edition, range topping Micra too in the form of the Micra BOSE Personal edition.
  The Micra BOSE edition is based on the range topping Tekna grade version of the supermini, and will be limited across Europe to 3,000
  
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• Latest London taxi is spied well outside of England

  08-03-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,UK,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,HybridIt's due to arrive at the end of the year.Continue reading Latest London taxi is spied well outside of England Latest London taxi is spied well outside of England originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. 2016 vehicles seen trailing fuel goals, boosting skepticism

  08-03-2017 16:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Light vehicles from the 2016 model year will be the first to fall short of federal fuel economy targets in more than a decade, according to a new projection from regulators that could buttress a push by automakers to ease efficiency standards.
  
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• Global Automotive Paints Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.5% by 2020 - Automotive Industry is Expected to Become an ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  08-03-2017 16:05 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global Automotive Paints Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.5% by 2020 - Automotive Industry is Expected to Become an ...
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  The automotive paints market is expected to register a revenue worth $18 billion by the end of 2020, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. The market is driven by the paint manufacturers striving to offer cost-efficient and varied ...and more »
  
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• The Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R is the ZL1 1LE outfitted for racing

  08-03-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Chevrolet,RacingIt will compete in the Pirelli World Challenge and Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge.Continue reading The Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R is the ZL1 1LE outfitted for racing The Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R is the ZL1 1LE outfitted for racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna cites renewables drive for EV technology uptake

  08-03-2017 15:43
  Magna says the increasing availability of alternative energy sources coupled with a gradually fall in battery prices, could help to drive a rapid increase in the uptake of electric vehicles.
  
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• Ferrari 812 Superfast: It looks like it sounds

  08-03-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Geneva Motor Show,Ferrari,Luxury,SupercarsDesigning a new Ferrari with a nod to the past.Continue reading Ferrari 812 Superfast: It looks like it sounds Ferrari 812 Superfast: It looks like it sounds originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW investor claims make progress in German court

  08-03-2017 14:56
  
  Some investor claims against Volkswagen have made progress in a German court.
  
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• Clutch! Cleveland carjacking stalled by manual transmission

  08-03-2017 14:41
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,NissanA pair of young Cleveland carjackers were defeated by an extremely rare and arcane piece of automotive technology – a manual transmission.Continue reading Clutch! Cleveland carjacking stalled by manual transmission Clutch! Cleveland carjacking stalled by manual transmission originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:41:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Mclaren 720S is Another Type of Car From the Automotive Hotbed of Woking - Gizmodo UK

  08-03-2017 14:06 via gizmodo.co.uk
  
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  The Mclaren 720S is Another Type of Car From the Automotive Hotbed of Woking
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  Angry engine sounds have been heard coming from Woking again, with the Surrey-based supercar division of the carmaker revealing its latest toy for the wealthy -- the Mclaren 720S. It is not electric, it is [Jeremy Clarkson impression] electrifying ...
  
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• Hyundai freshens Sonata to reverse falling sales

  08-03-2017 13:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai is counting on a freshened Sonata to reverse a drop in sales of a model struggling to stand out in a shrinking midsize sedan segment.
  
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• Evolution Time Critical on what a 'hard Brexit' could mean for the UK automotive logistics sector

  08-03-2017 13:55
  UK-based emergency logistics specialist, Evolution Time Critical (ETC) was recently acquired by the Metro Supply Chain Group. To find how its business has shaped up since and how it views the implications for a hard ('clean') Brexit, we spoke to Brad Brennan, managing director of ETC.
  
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• GENEVA - FCA still wrangling with government over diesel emissions

  08-03-2017 13:53
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) still faces a ban on selling some 2017 diesel models in the US while awaiting a government decision on legal action.
  
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• Car sales in Western Europe edge up in February

  08-03-2017 13:44
  
  Despite fewer sales days in the month versus last year, car sales in Western Europe were up 0.7% in February according to data issued by LMC Automotive.
  
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• Hyundai Motor unveils refreshed Sonata

  08-03-2017 13:29
  
  Hyundai Motor has unveiled a redesigned Sonata sedan in the hope that the new model can lift prospects in a declining segment of the Korean and US car markets
  
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• Subaru bets on Sun Belt, keeps lid on incentives, watches Trump

  08-03-2017 13:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Peaking demand, high incentive costs, threats of a border tax -- none of these are distracting Subaru from its marketing and growth ambitions in its biggest market, especially in the U.S. South.
  
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• Tesla hires Juniper's Gary Clark as chief information officer

  08-03-2017 13:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gary Clark, a former IT chief technology officer at Juniper Networks, joined Tesla in February as its chief information officer, according to Clark's LinkedIn profile.
  
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• GENEVA - VW CEO not open to FCA merger talks

  08-03-2017 13:17
  
  Volkswagen has strongly rejected any suggestion it is open to merger talks with Fiat Chrysler.
  
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• 'The star of the show is the car and the people who make it'

  08-03-2017 12:57
  
  Glitzy launch events of new cars are fine, but the car itself and the passion behind it should be what we focus on, says Steve Fowler 2017-03-08 12:10 In the past week I’ve been to two hugely important events for JLR, but one has left a far deeper impression on me than the other.
  The new Range Rover Velar was launched with typical glitz at the Design Museum in London – an in-depth briefing, followed by a lavish reveal that seemed to focus more on the mystifying range of self-promoti
  
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• New Volvo S60 and V60 models to arrive in 2018

  08-03-2017 12:39
  
  Volvo's new S60 saloon and V60 estate to rival the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class, taking design cues from the newly-launched XC60 2017-03-08 11:45 Volvo will follow up its newly launched XC60 with an S60 saloon and V60 estate in 2018 - and the challengers for the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are set to be the company’s best shot yet at toppling the German competition.
  Both cars will use the same SPA platform as the XC60 SUV, as well as the larger XC90, S90 and V90 cars that are a
  
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• Getrag buy drives joint effort improvements - Magna

  08-03-2017 12:35
  Magna says its recent US$1.9bn acquisition of Getrag allows it to generate powerful synergies as the Canadian supplier looks to capitalise on the increasing popularity of all-wheel and four-wheel drive vehicles.
  
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• Tata sub-brand Tamo reveals its Racemo sports car

  08-03-2017 12:29
  
  The Tamo Racemo is India's first sports car, and it uses mid-mounted three-cylinder turbo power 2017-03-08 11:55 Indian manufacturing giant Tata used the 2017 Geneva Motor Show to reveal its new, low-volume sports car brand, Tamo. And the first product from the firm is the Racemo two-seater. The compact mid-engined design study features a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo engine with a relatively modest 188bhp, but in a car thats shorter yet wider than a Ford Fiesta, it should deliver an entertain
  
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• GENEVA - Zetsche upbeat on Mercedes prospects

  08-03-2017 12:22
  Daimler and Mercedes chief Dieter Zetsche is upbeat on global prospects for the premium car segment and Mercedes-Benz cars.
  
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• GM/Honda fuel cell joint venture names executive team

  08-03-2017 11:56
  General Motors and Honda have announced the executive structure for their recently established joint venture company, Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC.
  
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• Budget 2017: How does it affect the motorist?

  08-03-2017 11:29
  
  Car finance terms and conditions to be clarified, driverless tech supported and urban congestion tackled by Chancellor 2017-03-08 13:30 Greater protection for consumers and investment in automotive R&D budgets, including those for driverless cars, formed part of Chancellor Philip Hammond's 2017 Budget.
  Terms and conditions for finance and insurance contracts will be simplified as part of Government plans to protect consumers from unexpected fees and clauses. Consumer bodies will also b
  
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• GENEVA - Ford chief still sees European opportunity

  08-03-2017 11:02
  Ford's European chief still expects growth in the region.
  
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• Hella on next generation automotive sensors and lighting - just-auto.com (subscription)

  08-03-2017 10:22 via just-auto.com
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  Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one automotive component suppliers, we spoke to Carsten Roch, head of Hella's Driver Assistance Systems division about a novel radar sensor based on 77 GHz technology and interior lighting for the ...
  
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• Best cars of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show

  08-03-2017 10:12
  
  It was an action-packed Geneva Motor Show in 2017, but these were the cars that stood out for the Auto Express team... 2017-03-09 12:40 The 2017 edition of the Geneva Motor Show was arguably better than ever, with manufacturers showing off a wide range of new production models that we'll be seeing on the road soon and a whole host of concept cars to show us their vision of the future. Of course, the Auto Express team was in Geneva to cover it all and we've picked out of our stars of the show.
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• Toyota C-HR crossover priced from $23,460

  08-03-2017 10:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota's new C-HR crossover will mostly use the 'mono-spec' pricing and equipment formula that the defunct Scion brand employed to get young drivers into well-equipped vehicles at relatively low prices.
  
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• McLaren reveals bespoke 720S Velocity by McLaren Special Operations

  08-03-2017 09:29
  
  New McLaren 720S Super Series model gets McLaren Special Operations treatment off the bat, with unique design tweaks 2017-03-08 13:00 A bespoke version of the new McLaren 720S has been unveiled, showcasing some of the modifications that can be carried out by McLaren Special Operations.
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  The McLaren 720S Velocity “celebrates extreme performance”, and is finished in a two-tone red colour scheme. The front and upper body panels are finished in Nerello
  
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• Automotive industry “resilient” – Lloyds Bank - Insider Media

  08-03-2017 09:28 via insidermedia.com
  
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  The UK automotive industry remains resilient despite ongoing uncertainty, according to new figures from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. The bank's third annual survey of the industry found that average investment over the next two years is set to ...and more »
  
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