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• What to watch this weekend in racing

  17-03-2017 23:01
  
  Nascar has events over March 17, March 18, and March 19 at the Phoenix International Raceway. The Xfinity Series at Phoenix and the Camping World 500.Continue reading What to watch this weekend in racing What to watch this weekend in racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 18:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A case for the Eclipse Cross | Autoblog Podcast #508

  17-03-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Geneva Motor Show,Honda,Jeep,Mazda,MitsubishiWe recap the recent crop of supercars and Mike advocates for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.Continue reading A case for the Eclipse Cross | Autoblog Podcast #508 A case for the Eclipse Cross | Autoblog Podcast #508 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo, UberEats team for rolling restaurant experience in Tokyo

  17-03-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Marketing/Advertising,Videos,Volvo,Transportation AlternativesA rolling, engaging dining experience.Continue reading Volvo, UberEats team for rolling restaurant experience in Tokyo Volvo, UberEats team for rolling restaurant experience in Tokyo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda patents show rotary engine for range-extended EV

  17-03-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Rumormill,Mazda,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,Emerging Technologies,Electric,HybridWe previously saw similar tech in a Mazda2 rotary hybrid.Continue reading Mazda patents show rotary engine for range-extended EV Mazda patents show rotary engine for range-extended EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Longer, wider, still a Mini | 2017 Mini Countryman First Drive

  17-03-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:MINI,First Drives,Crossover,SUVThe biggest Mini is now bigger. And that actually makes it better.Continue reading Longer, wider, still a Mini | 2017 Mini Countryman First Drive Longer, wider, still a Mini | 2017 Mini Countryman First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota expands sponsorship deals for 2018 Winter Olympics

  17-03-2017 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota is putting U.S. Figure Skating and U.S. Speedskating under its sponsorship umbrella for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
  
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• Snake slithers out of dashboard and nearly causes a crash

  17-03-2017 20:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsRed rat snakes are nonvenomous.Continue reading Snake slithers out of dashboard and nearly causes a crash Snake slithers out of dashboard and nearly causes a crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• With Piech in the exit lane, Porsche family feud draws to close

  17-03-2017 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ferdinand Piech and Wolfgang Porsche could hardly be more different. But what has long bound the billionaire cousins together is their grandfather's legacy: their family's namesake automaker, and for the past decade control of Volkswagen AG.
  
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• A Buick Regal wagon is coming to America

  17-03-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Buick,Opel,Crossover,Wagon,LuxuryIt's happening!Continue reading A Buick Regal wagon is coming to America A Buick Regal wagon is coming to America originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AUTOBLOG TRANSMISSION PROGRAM

  17-03-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Buick,Opel,Crossover,Wagon,LuxuryAUTOBLOG TRANSMISSION PROGRAMPlease read these terms below before submitting any content to Autoblog or allowing us to use your content. By submitting content to Autoblog or allowing us to use your content, you agree to the terms set out below, which may be updated from time to time. They have the same effect as an agreement in writing.Thank you for your interest and participation in Autoblog's Transmission Program (the "Program").HOW IT WO
  
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• Watch Top Gear host Chris Harris sample the Bugatti Chiron's unbelievable acceleration

  17-03-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Videos,BugattiJust look at the joy on his face.Continue reading Watch Top Gear host Chris Harris sample the Bugatti Chiron's unbelievable acceleration Watch Top Gear host Chris Harris sample the Bugatti Chiron's unbelievable acceleration originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chamois 2-Pack

  17-03-2017 19:18
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Videos,BugattiYour clean car is almost back. Now comes the wipe down - and there are things better than a great deal on the chamois 2-pack.Continue reading Chamois 2-Pack Chamois 2-Pack originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Elite Nav 2.0T petrol 4x4 review

  17-03-2017 19:10
  
  19 Mar, 2017 5:00pmSteve Sutcliffe
  We drive the Vauxhall's new Insignia Grand Sport Elite Nav 2.0 Turbo 4x4, the fastest and most expensive model in the rangeIt won't be the most popular model within the new Insignia line up, not by a long chalk. But the Grand Sport Elite Nav 2.0 Turbo 4x4 will certainly have the longest name in the range. It’ll also be the quickest, most powerful, most expensive Insignia you can buy when deliveries begin in June this year.
  Question is, does the fact that
  
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• Buick Regal wagon spotted testing in U.S., Germany

  17-03-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A test mule of the Buick Regal TourX -- a name trademarked by General Motors in 2015 -- has been spotted in Michigan and Germany, and it looks nearly identical to the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer wagon that debuted at the Geneva auto show this month.
  
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• Foam Salt Remover

  17-03-2017 18:47
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Videos,BugattiTime for a cleanup? With winter behind us, this foam cleaner will remove the reminders - on your paint and under your car.Continue reading Foam Salt Remover Foam Salt Remover originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber's autonomous fleet can't make it a mile without a human taking over

  17-03-2017 18:45
  
  Filed under:Emerging Technologies,AutonomousThere are a number of causes, and the reality isn't a simple as the numbers make it seem.Continue reading Uber's autonomous fleet can't make it a mile without a human taking over Uber's autonomous fleet can't make it a mile without a human taking over originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• European Equity Benchmarks Close Slightly Higher, Automotive Stocks Weigh Down Markets - Nasdaq

  17-03-2017 18:29 via nasdaq.com
  
  European Equity Benchmarks Close Slightly Higher, Automotive Stocks Weigh Down Markets
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  The broad-based major European indices closed slightly higher in Friday's trading session, despite being weighed down by slumping automotive stocks. In economic news, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union reported that for euro area ...and more »
  
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• Car Vacuum Cleaner - 72% off today

  17-03-2017 18:24
  
  Filed under:Emerging Technologies,AutonomousSpring cleaning is upon us.Continue reading Car Vacuum Cleaner - 72% off today Car Vacuum Cleaner - 72% off today originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW drove the 2018 Atlas thousands of miles in America for testing

  17-03-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Volkswagen,SUV,BudgetVW concentrated on the US for testing its new SUV.Continue reading VW drove the 2018 Atlas thousands of miles in America for testing VW drove the 2018 Atlas thousands of miles in America for testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ruminations in winter | 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata long-term update

  17-03-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Long-Term Garage,ConvertibleStill engaging, even with the top up and the temps down.Continue reading Ruminations in winter | 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata long-term update Ruminations in winter | 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata long-term update originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi A5 Sportback review

  17-03-2017 17:47
  
  For: Fast and frugal engines, interior quality, style mixed with practicalityOur Rating: 
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  Against: Space in the rear compromised by low roofline, not as fun to drive as a BMW 4 Series, style comes at a price2017
  The A5 Sportback is a five-door version of the A5 Coupe, catering for those that want style but can’t afford to sacrifice practicalityIf you’re in the market for a premium-badged coupe but need a degree of practicality then the Audi A5 Sportback is well worth
  
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• Vividly verdant vehicle to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

  17-03-2017 17:32
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Ford,Green Culture,United States,Hatchback,ElectricGreen inside and out.Continue reading Vividly verdant vehicle to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Vividly verdant vehicle to celebrate St. Patrick's Day originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This parked Toyota Supra gives us our best look yet

  17-03-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Toyota,PerformanceThis is the sister car to the BMW Z5 convertible.Continue reading This parked Toyota Supra gives us our best look yet This parked Toyota Supra gives us our best look yet originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Piech mulls Porsche SE stake sale - reports

  17-03-2017 17:13
  Former Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech is reportedly negotiating the sale of his share of Porsche SE.
  
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• How to make money from your car

  17-03-2017 17:01
  
  Think outside the box, and you can use your car to earn extra cash. Here are just a few ideas… 2017-03-19 11:00 Cars have a reputation for draining your finances, and we’ve tried to show you how to keep that to a minimum. But think a little outside the box and you’ll find there are plenty of ways to earn some dosh from your wheels.
  A few small changes here and there could transform your transport from a money pit into a tidy little earner, so we’ve picked the top six me
  
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• Subaru turns a WRX STI into a bobsled and (barely) makes it work

  17-03-2017 16:55
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,Subaru,Sedan,Performance,SpecialtyMark Higgins may be a daredevil, but this was nearly too much even for him.Continue reading Subaru turns a WRX STI into a bobsled and (barely) makes it work Subaru turns a WRX STI into a bobsled and (barely) makes it work originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car gadgets that can save you money

  17-03-2017 16:47
  
  Aftermarket gadgets and gizmos can pay-off and save you money in the long run - we look at the best car tech products to buy 2017-03-18 16:00 Saving money in the long term can sometimes mean shelling out cash in the first place, then sitting back and reaping the rewards over a long period of time. That can be the case for cars as investing a little more upfront can get you a model that will hold its value and prove cheaper to run over the longer term. 
  But can the same be applied to a
  
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• Scarlett Johansson will ride a futuristic motorcycle in 'Ghost in the Shell'

  17-03-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Honda,MotorcycleCybernetic ScarJo will ride a bike that looks like an extra from Akira.Continue reading Scarlett Johansson will ride a futuristic motorcycle in 'Ghost in the Shell' Scarlett Johansson will ride a futuristic motorcycle in 'Ghost in the Shell' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The DeLorean and other Irish cars for St. Patty's Day

  17-03-2017 16:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Honda,MotorcycleWe look back at Irish cars and the impact of the Irish auto industry in honor of St. Patrick's Day on March 17.Continue reading The DeLorean and other Irish cars for St. Patty's Day The DeLorean and other Irish cars for St. Patty's Day originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Stylish new Peugeot 508 saloon to arrive in 2018

  17-03-2017 16:01
  
  New Peugeot 508 to take on wide range of rivals when it arrives in 2018, with styling inspired by the recently-revealed Instinct concept 2017-03-17 15:00 Peugeot is planning a more style-focused new generation of its 508, due in 2018 as a rival to everything from the BMW 3 Series to the Vauxhall Insignia and Volkswagen’s newly launched Arteon.
  Sales of ‘D-segment’ saloons such as the 508, Insignia and Ford Mondeo have suffered in the past decade, thanks to the increasing popul
  
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• Lyft will settle California drivers' lawsuit for $27 million

  17-03-2017 16:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation AlternativesA judge raised the award from $12 million.Continue reading Lyft will settle California drivers' lawsuit for $27 million Lyft will settle California drivers' lawsuit for $27 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla raises $1.2 billion to pad cash reserve, help launch Model 3

  17-03-2017 15:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The share and convertible debt offering on Friday demonstrates once again the unflagging ability of Tesla and its high-profile head, Elon Musk, to tap Wall Street for sorely needed cash.
  
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• New Lotus Elise arrives with lightweight 'Sprint' edition

  17-03-2017 15:35
  
  Lotus Elise updated for 2017 with a revised look and a new lightweight model reviving the Sprint nameplate 2017-03-17 14:45 Lotus has revealed a refreshed Elise for 2017, with a new lightweight variant of its sports car headlining the updated range that will go on sale this spring.
  Called the Elise Sprint – reviving the ‘Sprint’ name of old - it features a host of weight saving measures to trim mass to 798kg without fluids – 26kg lighter than standard versions of the upd
  
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• Lotus Elise Sprint adds lightness to lightness

  17-03-2017 15:25
  
  Filed under:Lotus,Europe,Coupe,Lightweight,PerformanceSprint-exclusive parts along with standard Elise updates save a total of 90 pounds.Continue reading Lotus Elise Sprint adds lightness to lightness Lotus Elise Sprint adds lightness to lightness originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is Penske Automotive a Suitable Stock for Value Investors? - Nasdaq

  17-03-2017 15:09 via nasdaq.com
  
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  Value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. After all, who wouldn't want to find stocks that are either flying under the radar and are compelling buys, or offer up tantalizing discounts when ...and more »
  
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• Buick, Lexus top J.D. Power survey, as vehicle service improves overall

  17-03-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Buick,Lexus,Auto Repair,Maintenance,United States,Best Cars,InfotainmentSurvey has a remarkable statistic about overall satisfactionContinue reading Buick, Lexus top J.D. Power survey, as vehicle service improves overall Buick, Lexus top J.D. Power survey, as vehicle service improves overall originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT four-door concept spied days after Geneva debut

  17-03-2017 14:38
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Sedan,Hybrid,LuxuryGet used to the idea of a four-door AMG GT.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT four-door concept spied days after Geneva debut Mercedes-AMG GT four-door concept spied days after Geneva debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chassix plans $50 million expansion in Czech Republic

  17-03-2017 14:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. auto supplier Chassix said it plans to invest $50 million to expand its operations to the Czech Republic in 2018.
  
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• THE WEEK - More Chinese Volvos are a-coming

  17-03-2017 14:08
  The Chinese are coming - certainly some of the Volvo models they make over there.
  
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• 'Why did Chancellor Hammond make taxpayers fund electric car battery development?'

  17-03-2017 13:41
  
  Instead of forcing taxpayers to fund EV battery tech, Mike Rutherford asks why the battery industry isn't paying for it itself 2017-03-19 17:00 As a former Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond knows all about drivers, the vehicles they use, highways they drive and frustrations they endure. What’s more, he’s more aware than most that we drivers cough up £165million a day in road-user taxation (vehicles, fuel, vehicle insurance, etc), tolls, duties, levies and other iffy charges.
  
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• Trump predicts fantastic trade deal with Germany

  17-03-2017 13:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After a high profile meeting at the White House, President Trump said he expected the United States to do "fantastically well" in trade talks with Germany, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she hoped the United States and the European Union...
  
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• GKN supplies FCA Jeep Compass all-wheel drive disconnect system

  17-03-2017 13:13
  GKN announced it is supplying its complete all-wheel drive (AWD) Disconnect system developed for small to medium-sized vehicles for the redesigned Jeep Compass, launched at this month's Geneva motor show, the third FCA group model to have the technology.
  
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• Prices revealed for new Abarth 595 Trofeo

  17-03-2017 12:46
  
  Hot Abarth 595 Trofeo borrows from 595 Pista with 158bhp from its 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, and is priced from £17,290 2017-03-17 11:50 Abarth has revealed yet another version of its Fiat 500 based 595 hot hatchback, which will go on sale in the UK at the end of March priced from £17,290.
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  It’s a new Abarth 595 Trofeo based on the facelifted Fiat 500 introduced in 2016. The previous 595 Trofeo was launched in summer 2015 and was limited to 250
  
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• Audi CEO's polished exterior shows cracks amid diesel scandal

  17-03-2017 11:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are few German top managers as practiced as Audi CEO Rupert Stadler. This week however the polished veneer began to wear away in the steady flow of questions related to his role in the lead up to VW's diesel-emissions scandal.
  
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• The Wrap: Matt Thompson, marketing director of automotive data & digital business, cap hpi - Prolific North

  17-03-2017 11:06 via prolificnorth.co.uk
  
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  Each Friday in The Wrap, one of the North's leading media and creative figures will be giving us their take on the news covered by Prolific North over the last seven days. This week it's the turn of Matt Thompson, marketing director of Leeds-based ...
  
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• Magneti Marelli announces supply deals for Geneva show debut models

  17-03-2017 11:03
  Magneti Marelli has announced supply deals under which its Automotive Lighting and Powertrain Technology divisions supply key components to new vehicle models, many of which were launched at this month's Geneva motor show.
  
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• New Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet 2017 review

  17-03-2017 10:36
  
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  Merc's new luxury convertible G-Class, the G 650 Landaulet, is its most expensive and most ridiculous creation yetWhile Mercedes is busy testing the first all new G-Class in almost four decades, the outgoing model is saying farewell with a very bold statement: A stretched Landaulet version sitting under the ultimately opulent Maybach badge.
  At 5.35 metres long and 2.24 metres high, the mega G-Wagen rides on 22-inch wheels and boasts a
  
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• VW global sales down 2.6% in February 2017

  17-03-2017 10:27
  
  February 2017 Volkswagen brand sales worldwide fell 2.6% year on year to 384,100 units.
  
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• Hyundai Alabama plant produces 5m engines since 2005

  17-03-2017 10:19
  
  Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has celebrated the five millionth engine to be manufactured at the Alabama assembly plant. Engine shop Team Members and HMMA leadership gathered for a luncheon to celebrate this significant achievement.
  
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• Updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro gets extra tech

  17-03-2017 10:05
  
  The range-topping Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro has been upgraded for 2017, and now gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 2017-03-17 09:20 Mitsubishi has announced a series of upgrades to the range-topping Juro version of its Outlander PHEV, introducing new technology, driver assists and changes to how it drives on battery power alone.
  The upgrades are the cherry on top of the revised 2017 Outlander PHEV, which gets enhanced all-electric range and faster charging.
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