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• BRCC's grand opening of McKay Automotive Training Center - www.brproud.com

  15-03-2017 23:46 via brproud.com
  
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  Officials from Baton Rouge Community College, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Baton Rouge Area Foundation, East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority, and other distinguished guests and community leaders gathered to cut the ...
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• Tesla returns to Wall Street as Musk readies Model 3 rollout

  15-03-2017 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elon Musk needs to raise at least $1.15 billion more to bring his more affordable Tesla Model 3 to market. His believers could hardly be happier.
  
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• Renault CEO Ghosn targeted in French diesel probe, report says

  15-03-2017 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  France's consumer fraud watchdog told prosecutors that Renault boss Carlos Ghosn should be held responsible for the carmaker's suspected diesel emissions cheating, Reuters reported.
  
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• How the Autoblog staff would configure a McLaren 720S

  15-03-2017 22:10
  
  Fresh off its win as Autoblog's favorite vehicle debut from the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, McLaren pushed out the configurator for its new 720S supercar.Continue reading How the Autoblog staff would configure a McLaren 720S How the Autoblog staff would configure a McLaren 720S originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Marchionne has 'zero interest' in pursuing VW merger

  15-03-2017 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said he has "zero interest" in pursuing a merger with Volkswagen AG, despite bringing up the possibility earlier this month.
  
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• Watch Hyundai's rorty i30 N blast snow around

  15-03-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,Hyundai,Hatchback,Budget,PerformanceThe Focus ST and VW GTI have a Korean competitor coming.Continue reading Watch Hyundai's rorty i30 N blast snow around Watch Hyundai's rorty i30 N blast snow around originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• German prosecutors raid VW, Audi offices

  15-03-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Audi,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselInvestigators want to find out who is responsible for the diesel emissions cheat.Continue reading German prosecutors raid VW, Audi offices German prosecutors raid VW, Audi offices originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault accused of 25 years of emissions cheating by French authorities

  15-03-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Green,RenaultIn a statement released today, Renault denies any wrongdoing.Continue reading Renault accused of 25 years of emissions cheating by French authorities Renault accused of 25 years of emissions cheating by French authorities originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EPA will reopen review of 2025 emissions rules

  15-03-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump said his administration will reopen a review of Obama-era emissions mandates, welcome news for automakers that argue the strict standards are costly and out-of-touch with market realities.
  
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• The Lucid Air is ambitiously priced at $52,500 after tax credit

  15-03-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Automakers,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryThat money won't get you the 1,000-horsepower version, though.Continue reading The Lucid Air is ambitiously priced at $52,500 after tax credit The Lucid Air is ambitiously priced at $52,500 after tax credit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lucid Motors prices its Tesla fighter at $52,500

  15-03-2017 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lucid Motors will price its first vehicle, the Air, starting at $52,500. The base price includes $7,500 in federal tax credits.
  
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• Highway attack mode | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible First Drive

  15-03-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Convertible,Performance500 high-speed miles tell you a lot about a very powerful convertible.Continue reading Highway attack mode | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible First Drive Highway attack mode | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Omaha is downgrading some streets from asphalt to gravel in bid to save money

  15-03-2017 19:44
  
  Filed under:Etc.What, was chip and tar too fancy for them?Continue reading Omaha is downgrading some streets from asphalt to gravel in bid to save money Omaha is downgrading some streets from asphalt to gravel in bid to save money originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A lighter, faster long-tail version of the McLaren 720S is on the way

  15-03-2017 18:59
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Lightweight,Performance,SupercarsThis is the successor to the fantastic 675LT.Continue reading A lighter, faster long-tail version of the McLaren 720S is on the way A lighter, faster long-tail version of the McLaren 720S is on the way originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford reportedly invests in Silicon Valley driverless car software start-up

  15-03-2017 18:03
  
  Ford has invested in Silicon Valley start-up Autonomic, a company founded last summer, according to a US report.
  
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• Bosch to go it alone on ADAS

  15-03-2017 17:47
  
  A top Bosch executive has said the world's largest maker of automotive components would continue to develop its own visual technology regardless of Intel's US$15bn agreement to buy Mobileye.
  
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• 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid goes on sale in April for $52,935

  15-03-2017 17:47
  
  Filed under:Green,Acura,Green Automakers,Crossover,SUV,HybridIt boasts 321 peak horsepower and a Sport+ mode.Continue reading 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid goes on sale in April for $52,935 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid goes on sale in April for $52,935 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• White House plan to review vehicle emissions targets draws criticism

  15-03-2017 17:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Trump's plan to reassess strict U.S. light-vehicle emissions standards drew criticism from Democrats and environmental groups who accused him of risking more carbon emissions and higher fuel costs.
  
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• Bosch sticks to own technology in face of Intel-Mobileye acquisition

  15-03-2017 17:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A top Bosch executive said the supplier will continue to develop its own visual technology regardless of Intel's $14.7 billion deal to buy Mobileye.
  
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• Castings supplier Chassix expanding in eastern Europe

  15-03-2017 16:47
  
  Chassix, which supplies cast and machined components to the auto industry, plans to establish a greenfield plant in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
  
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• Couple's shortcut across ice ends at the bottom of Lake Winnipeg

  15-03-2017 16:36
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,CanadaWanna go out fer a rip there bud?Continue reading Couple's shortcut across ice ends at the bottom of Lake Winnipeg Couple's shortcut across ice ends at the bottom of Lake Winnipeg originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Syrian car collector returns to Aleppo to care for the remains of his fleet

  15-03-2017 16:23
  
  Filed under:Videos,Middle East,ClassicsHe's one of the most dedicated car enthusiasts in the world.Continue reading Syrian car collector returns to Aleppo to care for the remains of his fleet Syrian car collector returns to Aleppo to care for the remains of his fleet originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM announces net 220 job increase as Trump visits Michigan

  15-03-2017 15:59
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,GMCIt's less likely the decision itself was made for those reasons, but the free PR boost is a nice bonus.Continue reading GM announces net 220 job increase as Trump visits Michigan GM announces net 220 job increase as Trump visits Michigan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump speaks in Ypsilanti, announces review of mileage goals

  15-03-2017 15:56
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,Fuel EfficiencyFollowing today's events in the Detroit area.Continue reading Trump speaks in Ypsilanti, announces review of mileage goals Trump speaks in Ypsilanti, announces review of mileage goals originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump comes to Detroit area: What to expect today

  15-03-2017 15:56
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,Fuel EfficiencyFollowing today's events in the Detroit area.Continue reading Trump comes to Detroit area: What to expect today Trump comes to Detroit area: What to expect today originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi RS 3 Saloon 2017 review

  15-03-2017 15:43
  
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  Audi's updated RS 3 has spawned this new Saloon model, which is fast, capable and practical all in one packageHow much horsepower can you cram into a family hatchback? The original Audi RS 3 launched in 2011 with a punchy 335bhp, only to be trumped by the current car four years later, when it upped the ante with a whopping 362bhp.
  However, at the same time Mercedes’ engineers were busy readying a more powerful Merc-AMG A45, whic
  
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• Audi plans three electric vehicles by 2020

  15-03-2017 15:42
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,SUV,ElectricVW Group looks to the Four Rings for tech leadership.Continue reading Audi plans three electric vehicles by 2020 Audi plans three electric vehicles by 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bosch and NVIDIA partner for AI self-driving system

  15-03-2017 15:40
  
  Bosch and NVIDIA are partnering to develop artificial intelligence self-driving systems for mass-market cars.
  
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• Ford recalling 6,000 2017 Mustangs

  15-03-2017 15:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said it's recalling nearly 6,000 2017 Mustang pony cars in North America with faulty left door handle springs.
  
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• GM will rehire 500 workers in Michigan slated for layoff

  15-03-2017 15:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors said it plans next year to rehire 500 workers at a Michigan assembly plant who are to be laid off in May, citing increased demand for larger vehicles.
  
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• Pre-reg bargains drive down used city car prices

  15-03-2017 14:29
  
  Used values tumble due to glut of pre-registered small cars. 
Prices have fallen 10 per cent in two years 2017-03-15 13:20 Prices of second-hand city cars have fallen by more than 10 per cent in the past two years, following a massive increase in the number of nearly-new pre-registered models available. 
  The amount of two-and-a-half to three-year-old city cars on the used market rose by 80 per cent in 2016, following a 35 per cent rise the year before, according to residual value spe
  
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• John Goodenough develops rapid-charge battery made of glass

  15-03-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Electric,FutureIs this the solution for charging electric vehicle batteries quickly and safely?Continue reading John Goodenough develops rapid-charge battery made of glass John Goodenough develops rapid-charge battery made of glass originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Goodbye, Goodyear Blimp. Hello, Goodyear Zeppelin

  15-03-2017 13:58
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive HistoryTop speed: 73 mph.Continue reading Goodbye, Goodyear Blimp. Hello, Goodyear Zeppelin Goodbye, Goodyear Blimp. Hello, Goodyear Zeppelin originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Mar 2017 08:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Prosecutors raid Audi facilities in Germany

  15-03-2017 13:56
  German prosecutors have searched Audi facilities in Germany in connection with the emissions cheating crisis - 'dieselgate' - that has hit VW Group.
  
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• President gives automakers year to push for reset of mileage rules

  15-03-2017 13:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automakers will get another year to dispute fuel economy standards the Trump administration will scrutinize, overruling an Obama-era ruling that the industry is capable of meeting tougher mileage and emissions rules.
  
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• "Diesel issue" and Takata recalls cost Audi EUR1.8bn in 2016

  15-03-2017 13:33
  Audi Group booked a EUR1.8bn charge in 2016 to cover costs "for the resolution of the V6 3.0 TDI diesel issue" and in connection with Takata airbag recalls. Even after these special items, operating profit was EUR3.1bn and operating return on sales 5.1%.
  
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• UK automotive: mexico waving - Manufacturer.com

  15-03-2017 13:27 via themanufacturer.com
  
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  Mexico Mexican Flag - Image courtesy of Pixabay. Globally, Mexico is the seventh-largest producer of motor vehicles and the fourth-biggest exporter - image courtesy of Pixabay. Santander is supporting the UK automotive sector by mounting a new trade ...
  
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• Audi plots electric and self-driving future

  15-03-2017 13:16
  VW Group premium brand Audi says it will launch several electric cars before 2020 and will also accelerate the development of self-driving vehicles.
  
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• Neighbours at war over poor parking

  15-03-2017 13:12
  
  Nearly one in six drivers is annoyed by their neighbour's parking standards, with some choosing to retaliate 2017-03-15 12:15 Tensions over how and where neighbours park their cars are causing trouble on the streets or Britain. Motorists say they're angry with their neighbours' parking and some even retaliate by making it more difficult for the badly parked car to drive out.
  This is according to a new study by the RAC that found nearly one in six drivers describing the way their neighbours
  
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• 'Only time will tell what PSA's deal for Vauxhall really means'

  15-03-2017 12:52
  
  PSA Peugeot-Citroen's bold plan for Vauxhall/Opel comes with certain immediate promises, but Graham Hope wonders what happens after that 2017-03-15 12:00 Perhaps the biggest irony of the Geneva Motor Show, which I visited last week, was that proceedings were overshadowed by a story that didn’t involve any of the star cars on the stands – and this year there were plenty, proving yet again that the industry is in pretty rude health.
  The purchase of Vauxhall and Opel by PSA, the maker
  
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• Wipro opens Automotive Engineering Center in Detroit - Business Review USA

  15-03-2017 12:47 via businessreviewusa.com
  
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  Wipro Limited has announced the opening of an Automotive Engineering Center (AEC) in Detroit. The center aims to drive innovation in connected vehicle concepts - design, product engineering, digital customer-vehicle experiences, artificial intelligence ...
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• Assystem acquires German lighting company

  15-03-2017 12:46
  
  Engineering group Assystem has acquired Automotive Solutions Germany GmbH (ASG), a German company specialising in the design of automotive lighting systems which is expected to generate EUR5m in revenue in 2017
  
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• U.S. won't seek to roll back California vehicle authority

  15-03-2017 12:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump announced the EPA will revive a review of the feasibility of strict fuel efficiency standards through 2025, but did not withdraw California's authority to set its own vehicle rules.
  
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• Trump courts Detroit's divided union

  15-03-2017 12:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump returned to one of American labor's last remaining strongholds with a message that could drive a wedge between long Democratic-leaning union leadership and members that are breaking ranks.
  
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• The future of car shopping? We visit DS' new Westfield store

  15-03-2017 12:19
  
  DS is the latest brand to try selling cars from a shopping mall, so we went to learn more at its trendy Urban Store in West London 2017-03-15 11:20 A weekend shopping trip usually involves rifling through the sales, waiting outside a changing room for your partner and maybe lunch in the food court. But have you ever considered adding a car to your shopping list?
  Sure car shopping is slightly pricier than your average pair of socks, but imagine being able to browse for a car in the same relaxed
  
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• Heat management specialist secures supercar exhaust coat deal

  15-03-2017 12:02
  
  UK heat management specialist Zircotec has secured its biggest ever single contract to supply an ultra-durable ceramic coating for the exhaust tail pipes of "a premium European supercar".
  
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• Skoda global sales up 3.1% in February

  15-03-2017 11:28
  
  Skoda says it delivered 81,200 vehicles to customers worldwide in February, 3.1% more than in the same period last year (February 2016: 78,800).
  
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• Jaguar unleashes I-Pace its first electric vehicle in London

  15-03-2017 11:14
  Jaguar has displayed its first electric vehicle - the I-Pace - on the road for the first time but only in the hands of development engineers.
  
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• Ford appoints new strategy chief for Asia Pacific

  15-03-2017 11:13
  
  Ford has named Stephen Dyer vice president of business strategy for the Asia Pacific region.
  
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• Japanese sales rise 7% in February

  15-03-2017 11:00
  
  Japan's new vehicle market expanded by 7.4% to 484,724 units in February, from weak year-earlier sales of 451,328 units, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
  
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