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• BMW Mini's longtime U.S. ad agency resigns account before review

  20-03-2017 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Butler Shine Stern and Partners has resigned as U.S. advertising agency for BMW's Mini brand, a move that comes ahead of the automaker's upcoming creative review.
  
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• New Suzuki Swift 2017 review

  20-03-2017 22:28
  
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  Image 1 of 13 20 Mar, 2017 9:45pmJohn McIlroy
  A new Suzuki Swift has arrived, but can it rival the class leaders in the supermini sector?Suzuki is rapidly developing a complex range of small cars. We’ve already been impressed by the Baleno, and the quirky Ignis offers something different from the mainstream. But now it’s time for a new generation of the firm’s ‘centre ground’ supermini: the Swift.
  The Suzuki Swift has shifted 127,000 units in the UK si
  
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• Watch these tiny radio-controlled Toyotas tow a full-size Hilux

  20-03-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Toys/Games,Videos,Toyota,TruckJust like the old Tamiya ad.Continue reading Watch these tiny radio-controlled Toyotas tow a full-size Hilux Watch these tiny radio-controlled Toyotas tow a full-size Hilux originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear to launch vehicle communication partnership with Wyoming

  20-03-2017 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lear is partnering with Wyoming to enable vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication in the state.
  
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• Episode three of BBC Top Gear is Volvo-shreddingly good

  20-03-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/MoviesAnd yeah, there are running cars and running jokes too.Continue reading Episode three of BBC Top Gear is Volvo-shreddingly good Episode three of BBC Top Gear is Volvo-shreddingly good originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chaos leads to stronger carbon fiber

  20-03-2017 20:31
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Weird Car News,TechnologyNow you're cooking with science.Continue reading Chaos leads to stronger carbon fiber Chaos leads to stronger carbon fiber originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T 2017 review

  20-03-2017 19:32
  
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  Image 1 of 20 20 Mar, 2017 6:45pmRichard Ingram
  New V8 version of Ferrari's grand tourer, the GTC4 Lusso, doesn't lose any sense of occasion compared to its V12 siblingLast summer, Ferrari announced plans to fit its award-winning twin-turbo V8 into its previously V12-only FF successor, the GTC4 Lusso.
  Aimed at younger buyers, the Lusso T (for turbo, of course) is a rear-wheel-drive four-seater. Ferrari says it's a car for those who want a Ferrari for “daily use”, and in
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1989 Toyota Corolla All-Trac Station Wagon

  20-03-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.Before Subaru obliterated the competition, the Corolla All-Trac was a big seller in the Mountain Time Zone.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1989 Toyota Corolla All-Trac Station Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1989 Toyota Corolla All-Trac Station Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bright idea helped kidnapping victim escape trunk of moving car

  20-03-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,VideosNow the gunman's at large and she may have to leave town.Continue reading Bright idea helped kidnapping victim escape trunk of moving car Bright idea helped kidnapping victim escape trunk of moving car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Federal-Mogul Motorparts on trends in the foundation brake system market

  20-03-2017 18:41
  Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one automotive component suppliers, we spoke to Silvano Veglia, Product Marketing Director Braking for Federal-Mogul Motorparts EMEA.
  
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• Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason crashes his McLaren F1 at Goodwood

  20-03-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,McLarenIt's a nasty shunt, but he's fine.Continue reading Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason crashes his McLaren F1 at Goodwood Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason crashes his McLaren F1 at Goodwood originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lamborghini: We did not cheat on Nurburgring record

  20-03-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Geneva Motor Show,Lamborghini,Luxury,SupercarsIt's all about the aero – nothing sinister – company CEO claims.Continue reading Lamborghini: We did not cheat on Nurburgring record Lamborghini: We did not cheat on Nurburgring record originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mazda electric car due in 2019 with rotary range-extender tech

  20-03-2017 17:36
  
  Mazda is planning a new bespoke electric car for 2019, and the possible return of the rotary engine as a range extender unit... 2017-03-20 16:13 Mazda is gearing up to introduce electric drive tech to its cars around the world, and headlining the roll-out will be an all-new, bespoke electric vehicle, Auto Express can exclusively reveal. 
  Insiders at Mazda have told us that the Japanese brand is targeting a launch date of 2019 for its new EV. It will use Mazda’s latest design language
  
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• Top Gear USA is back from the dead and headed to the BBC

  20-03-2017 17:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/MoviesDon't look for any familiar faces.Continue reading Top Gear USA is back from the dead and headed to the BBC Top Gear USA is back from the dead and headed to the BBC originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chipmakers look to automotive market for growth - RCR Wireless News

  20-03-2017 16:23 via rcrwireless.com
  
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  Chipmakers look to automotive market for growth
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  As the smartphone market matures, the companies that make chips for wireless devices are targeting larger, faster mobile machines. The automotive semiconductor market is worth $24 billion, according to consulting firm McKinsey, and by 2025 more than $7 ...and more »
  
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• Long-term test review: Volvo V40

  20-03-2017 16:22
  
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  Image 1 of 14 20 Mar, 2017 3:45pmRichard Ingram
  First report: we line up our new Volvo V40 hatch with a pre-facelift car to spot the differenceMileage: 2,804
  Economy: 46.5mpg
  Sometimes a manufacturer goes right back to the drawing board when it facelifts a car; other times the updates are far more subtle. Volvo has gone for the latter approach with its revised V40, so when I was thrown the keys to the latest addition to our test fleet – a D2 R-Design, the best-selling model i
  
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• Russian Automotive Forum - domestic exporters to receive boost

  20-03-2017 16:16
  Russia's Export Centre (REC) says there will be an increase in the amount of financial support available to automakers using the Decree 905 mechanism for companies looking to conduct business abroad.
  
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• More Uber executives leave as turmoil and transition continue at ridesharing firm

  20-03-2017 15:49
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,TechnologyUber's president and another critical exec are leaving, for different reasons.Continue reading More Uber executives leave as turmoil and transition continue at ridesharing firm More Uber executives leave as turmoil and transition continue at ridesharing firm originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Volkswagen Tiguan (Mk1, 2008-2016) review

  20-03-2017 15:15
  The VW Tiguan is a popular alternative to the Skoda Yeti, with smart styling and a wide range of engines
  
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• Used Peugeot 5008 (Mk1, 2008-2017) review

  20-03-2017 15:15
  The Peugeot 5008 mixes seven-seat practicality with an upmarket interior
  
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• Richard Hammond crashes a motorcycle during Grand Tour filming in remote Africa

  20-03-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,MotorcycleThis is far less serious than his 2006 jet car accident.Continue reading Richard Hammond crashes a motorcycle during Grand Tour filming in remote Africa Richard Hammond crashes a motorcycle during Grand Tour filming in remote Africa originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Vauxhall Astra review

  20-03-2017 15:05
  
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  In 2016, the Astra K was European Car of the Year, so it’s no lame duck, despite disappointing results in our Driver Power surveys in 2019. There’s no knockout styling, class-leading warranty or brilliant dynamics, while owners’ forums suggest reliability can be an issue with early cars. While Vauxhall’s lack of badge appeal steers some people away from the Astra, this hatch has plenty to recommend it. It’s no class-leader, but you get plenty for your money,
  
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• Used Honda Jazz (Mk3, 2015-2020) review

  20-03-2017 15:00
  Very spacious for its size, reliable and well built Jazz is a sensible supermini buy, even if driving experience lacks sparkle
  
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• 2017 Volkswagen Golf shows base models can be fun to drive

  20-03-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,HatchbackEntry-level models need not be boring.Continue reading 2017 Volkswagen Golf shows base models can be fun to drive 2017 Volkswagen Golf shows base models can be fun to drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kelley Blue Book expands abroad

  20-03-2017 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kelley Blue Book is taking its online vehicle valuation and pricing tools overseas, starting with Portugal.
  
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• Government to consider £1,200 insurance cap for young drivers

  20-03-2017 13:10
  
  The Parliament will discuss whether young drivers should pay no more than £1,200 for car insurance, but other motorists could be worse off 2017-03-20 13:40 Insurance premiums for young drivers will cost no more than £1,200 if plans to cap premiums go through. The Parliament has agreed to discuss the possibility of limiting premium prices, after a petition demanding price caps for young drivers received over 180,000 signatures. 
  The petition wants to cap premiums for drivers age
  
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• Tesla to discontinue entry-level Model S 60 and 60D saloons

  20-03-2017 13:05
  
  Cheapest 60 and 60D variants of Tesla Model S saloon to be ditched , simplifying the range ahead of Model 3's arrival 2017-03-20 13:15 Tesla has revealed it will axe entry-level 60kWh battery versions of its Model S saloon next month, due to low demand for the 60 and 60D cars and as part of a bid to simplify the Model S range.
  Auto Express understands Tesla customers have been notified that the Model S 60 and 60D models will be discontinued on 17 April.
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• Uber president quits after 6 months amid turmoil

  20-03-2017 13:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber President Jeff Jones is quitting after less than a year, amid multiple controversies engulfing the ride-hailing company.
  
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• France Opel diesel probe closed

  20-03-2017 13:01
  
  France's anti-fraud office has closed its investigations concerning Opel's diesel vehicles.
  
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• Malaysia sales rebound in February

  20-03-2017 12:57
  
  Malaysia's new vehicle market rebounded strongly in February, with total industry volumes rising by 12.1% to 42,455 units compared with depressed year-earlier sales of 37,874 units, based on data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
  
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• Porsche pockets $17,250 profit on every vehicle

  20-03-2017 12:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Porsche delivered 238,000 vehicles last year and posted an operating profit of $4.1 billion, up 14 percent from 2015. Put those numbers together and it's on pace to net about $17,250 a vehicle, up 9 percent.
  
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• Toyota donates new 4×4 to automotive industry charity's care centre - Car Dealer Magazine

  20-03-2017 12:37 via cardealermagazine.co.uk
  
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  The 4×4 was donated to Ben's Birch Hill Care Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed and has proved to be a lifeline for residents and staff. Zara Ross, chief executive at Ben, said: 'It's fantastic that our Birch Hill Care Centre has received a gift which has ...and more »
  
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• Magna to build a car plant in Slovenia

  20-03-2017 12:28
  
  Magna has reportedly submitted a plan to build a new car plant in Slovenia capable of building up to 200,000 cars a year.
  
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• Russian Automotive Forum - Sourcing Russian suppliers key - Ford Sollers

  20-03-2017 11:17
  
  Ford Sollers says domestic suppliers are key to dealing with the challenges faced by all automakers in the Russian market as the country continues to grapple with ruble and oil price pressures, as well as international economic sanctions.
  
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• Russian Automotive Forum - GAZ Group looks close to home for competitive edge

  20-03-2017 10:50
  
  GAZ Group's component division says it is actively seeking to source more Russian suppliers as the company continues its drive to launch new products and cut costs.
  
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• VW Group global sales down 2.6% this year

  20-03-2017 10:46
  
  In the first two months of the year, the Volkswagen Group delivered 1.5m vehicles to its customers throughout the world, 0.9% down on the same period of last year. Despite the 'dieselgate' crisis, sales were up in North America. The main negative was China.
  
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• Porsche operating profit up 14% to EUR3.9bn in 2016

  20-03-2017 10:41
  
  Porsche says that fiscal 2016 was the most successful year in the history of the company. In the 2016 financial year, Porsche AG achieved record highs in terms of deliveries, revenue, operating result and number of employees.
  
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• Arconic supplies aluminium for Toyota Lexus RX

  20-03-2017 10:35
  
  Advanced materials specialist Arconic has announced a multi-year supply deal with Toyota North America.
  
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• DS 4 Crossback Moondust special edition revealed

  20-03-2017 10:00
  
  New DS 4 Crossback Moondust edition adds a dash of dark styling, and it's on sale now from £26,410 2017-03-20 09:30 DS has revealed a new Moondust limited edition DS 4 Crossback, which will be limited to only 25 examples when it arrives in the UK this May, featuring several stand-out styling tweaks.
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  The Crossback is the crossover inspired version of PSA’s premium edged hatchback, and is a rival for the likes of the Volvo V40 Cross Country, Mercede
  
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• Wake up! Your supplier's plant is on fire!

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Somewhere in the world this month, a typhoon might delay a shipment of auto parts. A violent mob could shut a supplier's factory, or a faraway boardroom spat might halt a critical product investment.
  
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• VW to launch T-Roc in U.S. in '19

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen will launch the T-Roc compact crossover in the United States in 2019 after dealers gave a firm commitment they can sell enough of the vehicle to make it profitable.
  
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• Uber puts the ire in Iron City

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Although many Pittsburghers see Uber as a symbol of their city's turnaround from an ailing former steel town to an up-and-coming tech hub, others resent the company's unwillingness to assimilate to the city's distinctive community.
  
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• Uber, Pittsburgh romance cools

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Although many Pittsburghers see Uber as a symbol of their city's turnaround from an ailing former steel town to an up-and-coming tech hub, others resent the company's unwillingness to assimilate to the city's distinctive community.
  
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• Tata Steel seeks more takers for tailored blanks

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Under pressure from low-cost imported steel, Tata Steel is stepping up its European production of higher-margin tailored blanks.
  
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• Smart isn't going anywhere, Winkler says

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This is not exactly the golden age of microcars. Indeed, at a time when gas is cheap and looks like it will stay cheap, can Smart really hope to grow?
  
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• Search for synergies delays Mitsubishi products

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mitsubishi is delaying the next-generation redesigns of the Outlander crossover and Outlander Sport compact crossover, key pillars of its lineup, as engineers seek ways to share components with Nissan under a new alliance.
  
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• Rebounding Renesas sets up for growth

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Japanese chipmaker Renesas bottlenecked much of the auto industry when its plant was damaged by Japan's 2011 killer earthquake. It now plans big growth thanks to its takeover of an American rival.
  
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• Nvidia self-driving partnerships detailed

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last week, Nvidia spelled out details of two partnerships it has for its self-driving computer chips: one deal with in which Robert Bosch GmbH that will use Nvidia's chips to power its self-driving supercomputer, and one with truckmaker Paccar to...
  
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• Normal job shuffling gets Trumpified

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It happened again last week. President Donald Trump turned his attention to the auto industry, and, sure enough, an automaker coughed up plans to add jobs in the U.S. Sort of.
  
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• Japanese carmakers seek trade peace with Trump

  20-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Japan's auto market is open, says Hiroto Saikawa, chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, but its carmakers, including Toyota, Nissan and Honda, are willing to work with governments in Tokyo and Washington to smooth out disputes...
  
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