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• People complain about the Chrysler 300 more than any other car

  23-03-2017 23:44
  
  Everybody complains, and a lot of the time, those complaints are about our cars. Here are the cars that get the most, and the least, safety complaints.Continue reading People complain about the Chrysler 300 more than any other car People complain about the Chrysler 300 more than any other car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 18:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Solar Control Glass Market- NSG , AGC, AIG ... - Digital Journal

  23-03-2017 22:32 via digitaljournal.com
  Global Automotive Solar Control Glass Market- NSG , AGC, AIG ...
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  Market.Biz Leading Research Firm has added latest report on "Global Automotive Solar Control Glass Market by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, ...and more »
  
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• VW's temporary Michigan home for diesel vehicles flagged for local violation

  23-03-2017 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VW's efforts to put its diesel emissions violations behind it hit a minor speed bump this week when a Michigan city filed a lawsuit against the owners of the dilapidated Pontiac Silverdome, where thousands of VW diesel models are being stored after...
  
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• Production Infiniti QX50 will mostly look like the concept

  23-03-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Infiniti,Crossover,LuxurySome details here and there have changed.Continue reading Production Infiniti QX50 will mostly look like the concept Production Infiniti QX50 will mostly look like the concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch as hero motorists save trooper in fight for his life

  23-03-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,Motorcycle"I just saw that he needed help," said one of the Good Samaritans. "And I decided to help."Continue reading Watch as hero motorists save trooper in fight for his life Watch as hero motorists save trooper in fight for his life originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch as a hero motorists saves a trooper in a fight for his life

  23-03-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,Motorcycle"I just saw that he needed help," said one of the Good Samaritans. "And I decided to help."Continue reading Watch as a hero motorists saves a trooper in a fight for his life Watch as a hero motorists saves a trooper in a fight for his life originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Turn Signal Reimagined | Autoblog Minute

  23-03-2017 21:42
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoAudi's OLED turn signal concept was revealed in 2013. The concept aimed to create real time information to those driving behind. Possibly introducing a different type of traffic safety.Continue reading Turn Signal Reimagined | Autoblog Minute Turn Signal Reimagined | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:42:39 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CFPB fines Experian $3 million over misleading credit scores

  23-03-2017 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Experian $3 million for deceiving consumers about the nature and use of the credit scores it presented to consumers.
  
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• Top Gear USA trio returning in a non-Top Gear role

  23-03-2017 21:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,United StatesThe airwaves will be saturated with car shows featuring a three-host format.Continue reading Top Gear USA trio returning in a non-Top Gear role Top Gear USA trio returning in a non-Top Gear role originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'New Detroit' report: 'Cheap wages, little training, crushed limbs'

  23-03-2017 20:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Read ThisOSHA reports reveal higher injury rates than in plants in the North.Continue reading 'New Detroit' report: 'Cheap wages, little training, crushed limbs' 'New Detroit' report: 'Cheap wages, little training, crushed limbs' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Toyota Yaris gets a meager refresh but a carryover powertrain

  23-03-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Toyota,Hatchback,BudgetDon't expect much in the way of driving pleasure from its – yawn – 106-horsepower engine and four-speed automatic.Continue reading 2018 Toyota Yaris gets a meager refresh but a carryover powertrain 2018 Toyota Yaris gets a meager refresh but a carryover powertrain originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Porsche Macan GTS is a great way to get to a winter rally

  23-03-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Motorsports,Porsche,Crossover,PerformanceWe took one to Sno Drift in Northern Michigan.Continue reading The Porsche Macan GTS is a great way to get to a winter rally The Porsche Macan GTS is a great way to get to a winter rally originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mustang owners sue Ford, claiming 2016 Shelby GT350 overheats, loses power

  23-03-2017 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Disgruntled Shelby GT350 Mustang owners are suing Ford in federal court for about $228 million, claiming the automaker sold them 2016 model-year performance cars that overheat and lose power.
  
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• Police arrest two men for theft at G & G Automotive - Concho valley homepage

  23-03-2017 19:05 via conchovalleyhomepage.com
  
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  SAN ANGELO, Tx - As of Thursday afternoon, one man is out of jail while the other remains behind bars after police discovered the two allegedly stealing from G and G Automotive. Just after 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, San Angelo Police ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Properties REIT Revenue Up 21.7% in 4th Quarter - GuruFocus.com

  23-03-2017 18:15 via gurufocus.com
  
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  Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:APR.UN) posted its fourth-quarter 2016 results Monday for the period ended Dec. 31, 2016. The REIT's initial public offering was July 2, 2015 resulting in full-year not being directly comparable.and more »
  
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• 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee TrackHawk shows off its hellish supercharged V8

  23-03-2017 17:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,PerformanceYup, this Jeep is blown.Continue reading 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee TrackHawk shows off its hellish supercharged V8 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee TrackHawk shows off its hellish supercharged V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Long term test review: BMW M240i

  23-03-2017 17:24
  
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  Image 1 of 15 26 Mar, 2017 11:00amSteve Sutcliffe
  First report: sun hasn’t shone on the BMW 240i Convertible since it joined our fleet, but it’s shaping up to be a summer sizzlerIn theory, taking delivery of a shiny new Sapphire Black BMW M240i Convertible should have been an event to relish and a day to delight.
  But that’s not quite how things turned out, and I have the Great British Winter to thank – because the day the open-top 2 Series arrived it was min
  
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• Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 owners sue company over 'track-ready' claim

  23-03-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceTransmissions and differentials overheated, triggering limp mode.Continue reading Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 owners sue company over 'track-ready' claim Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 owners sue company over 'track-ready' claim originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Nonwovens: Solid gains through materials substitution (PDF) - Innovation in Textiles

  23-03-2017 17:08 via innovationintextiles.com
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  A new publication from Textile Media Services – Automotive Nonwovens: Solid gains through materials substitution (2nd edition) – provides the latest analysis of the fast-altering automotive nonwovens industry. Featuring an overview of the automotive ...
  
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• Global Automotive Anti-Lock Braking System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.86% by 2021 - Emergence of Connected ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  23-03-2017 16:37 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global Automotive Anti-Lock Braking System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.86% by 2021 - Emergence of Connected ...
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  The global automotive anti-lock braking system market to grow at a CAGR of 8.86% during the period 2017-2021. The report, Global Automotive Anti-Lock Braking System Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with ...
  Global Automotive Anti-Lock Braking System Market to Grow at a ...Yahoo Financeall 7 news articles&nbs
  
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• The syrupy sweet tale of the Pink Cadillac Margarita

  23-03-2017 16:28
  
  Filed under:Etc.,CadillacThe mysterious origins of this suspiciously pink drink have surprisingly little to do with Detroit.Continue reading The syrupy sweet tale of the Pink Cadillac Margarita The syrupy sweet tale of the Pink Cadillac Margarita originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Seoul motor show - SsangYong & Hyundai world debuts

  23-03-2017 15:57
  Hyundai Motor Company and SsangYong Motor will each have at least one production vehicle world premiere apiece at the Seoul motor show.
  
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• 2017 Seoul motor show - world debuts list

  23-03-2017 15:57
  Hyundai Motor Company and SsangYong Motor were the only two companies which had vehicle world premieres at this year's South Korean motor show.
  
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• How a 2017 Bentley Bentayga ended up in a salvage yard

  23-03-2017 15:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Bentley,Auctions,Used Car Buying,SUV,Luxury,SupercarsToo good to be true?Continue reading How a 2017 Bentley Bentayga ended up in a salvage yard How a 2017 Bentley Bentayga ended up in a salvage yard originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buck-boost controller for dual automotive battery systems - New Electronics

  23-03-2017 15:35 via newelectronics.co.uk
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  Buck-boost controller for dual automotive battery systems
  New Electronics
  The fully integrated multiphase bidirectional DC/DC current controller from Texas Instruments is said to transfer electric power greater than 500W per phase between dual 48V and 12V automotive battery systems. According to the company, the LM5170-Q1 ...
  Texas Instruments – Buck-boost controller efficiently transfers power between dual automotive battery systems ...Electropages (blog)all 3 ne
  
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• Ford sees lower 2017 profits with most of the hit in Q1

  23-03-2017 15:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Citing front-loaded product launch costs and engineering expenses, Ford said that much of the year-over-year decline it expects from its 2017 financial performance will occur in the first quarter.
  
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• Nissan confirms autonomous drive for next Qashqai

  23-03-2017 15:30
  
  Nissan has confirmed that phase one of its ProPILOT autonomous drive technology will be made available in the new Nissan Qashqai launching in FY17 and the second-generation model of the Nissan LEAF.
  
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• Geely UK unit opens new electric taxi factory

  23-03-2017 15:28
  Geely's London Taxi Company (LTC) has opened what is claims is the UK's first car plant dedicated solely to the production of range-extended electric vehicles.
  
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• Officials Visit Evolving Teesside Automotive Manufacturer - North East Connected (press release) (subscription)

  23-03-2017 15:08 via neconnected.co.uk
  
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  GROWING automotive parts manufacturer, ElringKlinger (GB) was the focus of an official visit recently as it welcomed Redcar MP Anna Turley and Cllr Sue Jeffrey, leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, to its Redcar-based plant. By. Emily.
  
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• Honda Civic Type R sounds as angry as it looks

  23-03-2017 15:07
  
  Filed under:Videos,Honda,HatchbackThis new teaser video shows what the Type R is about.Continue reading Honda Civic Type R sounds as angry as it looks Honda Civic Type R sounds as angry as it looks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:07:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Advanced Automotive Materials Market 2017 AK Steel, National Steel, General Electric - Talk Daily News

  23-03-2017 14:50 via talkdailynews.com
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  Global Advanced Automotive Materials Market 2017 AK Steel, National Steel, General Electric
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  Advanced Automotive Materials Market Top Manufacture Analysis Of Advanced Automotive Materials Market 2017 AK Steel, National Steel, General Electric. The Markets And Research study delivers significant information and realistic data of the global ...
  Automotive Lightweight Materials Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 20
  
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• Automotive NVH Materials Market Worth 13.52 Billion USD by 2021 - PR Newswire (press release)

  23-03-2017 14:31 via prnewswire.com
  
  Automotive NVH Materials Market Worth 13.52 Billion USD by 2021
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  The report "Automotive NVH Materials Market by Type (Rubbers, Thermoplastic Polymers, Engineering Resins), Application (Absorption, Insulation), Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicles, LCV, HCV) - Global Forecast to 2021", published by MarketsandMarkets, ...and more »
  
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• Automotive NVH Materials Market Worth 13.52 Billion USD by 2021 - MarketWatch

  23-03-2017 14:31 via marketwatch.com
  
  Automotive NVH Materials Market Worth 13.52 Billion USD by 2021
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  The report "Automotive NVH Materials Market by Type (Rubbers, Thermoplastic Polymers, Engineering Resins), Application (Absorption, Insulation), Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicles, LCV, HCV) - Global Forecast to 2021", published by MarketsandMarkets, ...and more »
  
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• Porsche Panamera review

  23-03-2017 14:27
  
  For: Excellent interior quality, improved looks, massive performanceOur Rating: 
  4
  Against: Styling not to everyone’s tastes, four seats only, high prices2017
  New Porsche Panamera improves on its predecessor with sharper styling, an exquisite interior and all-new enginesThe all-new Porsche Panamera marks a massive step on compared to its predecessor. It’s based on an all-new platform and features all-new engines, while the interior takes Porsche’s luxury cars to
  
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• The first ever hard-top Ford Mustang will be auctioned in May

  23-03-2017 14:06
  
  With the serial number 00002, this Ford Mustang is expected to fetch big bucks when it goes under the hammer in Indianapolis 2017-03-23 13:05 The first Ford Mustang ever built in hard-top spec is due to go on sale at an auction in Indianapolis in May, 53 years and nine million units after it rolled off the production line.
  Carrying the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 5F07U100002, the model presented here was preceded only by a soft-top version that Ford had earmarked for a Canadian showroom
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1983 Buick LeSabre Estate Station Wagon, Rocky Mountain High Edition

  23-03-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Buick,Automotive History,WagonThis 1983 Buick LeSabre Estate is just what you need for snowboarding trips in the Mountain Time Zone!Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1983 Buick LeSabre Estate Station Wagon, Rocky Mountain High Edition Junkyard Gem: 1983 Buick LeSabre Estate Station Wagon, Rocky Mountain High Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Road rage causes car to flip four times at high speed

  23-03-2017 13:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Driving,Safety,Coupe,SedanThis is why we don't screw around on the freeway.Continue reading Road rage causes car to flip four times at high speed Road rage causes car to flip four times at high speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• DS 3 Ines de la Fressange special edition revealed

  23-03-2017 13:35
  
  New special Ines de la Fressange edition of the DS 3 supermini turns up the style ahead of UK release in May 2017-03-23 13:05 DS is back with another special edition car, this time a “spring/summer collection” addition to the DS 3 supermini range that will go on sale in the UK in May. 
  Called the DS 3 Ines de la Fressange, it’ll be limited to 200 examples and features distinctive design tweaks and finishes inside and out, supposedly inspired by the latest fashion trends.&
  
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• A roadside memorial, a grieving father, and a company that helped

  23-03-2017 13:27
  
  Filed under:Etc.I'm not crying! You're crying!Continue reading A roadside memorial, a grieving father, and a company that helped A roadside memorial, a grieving father, and a company that helped originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Saudi Automotive Services starts operation of new station Sasco Plus - Reuters

  23-03-2017 13:23 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Saudi Automotive Services starts operation of new station Sasco Plus
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  BERLIN, March 23 German candymaker Haribo, famous for its fruit-flavoured gummy bears, plans to build its first production facility in the United States and start making confectionery there from 2020.
  
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• California snubs free EVs, auto industry says in push back on new emissions mandate

  23-03-2017 13:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The proportion of Californians making electric cars their new set of wheels has stayed flat for years even though incentives make some models basically free to lease, an industry trade group says
  
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• New Bugatti Chiron review

  23-03-2017 13:11
  
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  Image 1 of 34 23 Mar, 2017 12:45pmRichard Meaden
  The Veyron's successor has arrived, but is the 1,479bhp Bugatti Chiron the ultimate hypercar? We find out...Where do you begin with the Chiron? Modestly billed by Bugatti as “the world’s most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production sports car” it’s perhaps best to start with the Top Trumps facts.
  Price? Just over £2m, excluding taxes. Maximum speed? Limited to 261mph in VMAX mode,
  
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• Dodge Challenger SRT Demon TransBrake eliminates the need for brake torquing

  23-03-2017 13:00
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Dodge,Coupe,PerformanceA new system is installed to help launch the Demon.Continue reading Dodge Challenger SRT Demon TransBrake eliminates the need for brake torquing Dodge Challenger SRT Demon TransBrake eliminates the need for brake torquing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Superior Industries offers $715 million for Europe's Uniwheels

  23-03-2017 12:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wheel supplier Superior Industries has launched an offer to buy Uniwheels for around $715 million after winning the support of the German company's biggest shareholder.
  
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• White still Europe's most popular car colour - just-auto.com (subscription)

  23-03-2017 12:25 via just-auto.com
  
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  White is still the most popular car colour in Europe, with a share of 29%, followed by black with 19% and grey with 18%, according to a report from BASF's coatings division. The report, BASF European Colour Report For Automotive OEM Coating, says ...
  BASF analyzes 2016 color trends in the European automotive sectorAutomotive World (press release)all 2 news articles »
  
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• White still Europe's most popular car colour

  23-03-2017 12:07
  
  White is still the most popular car colour in Europe, with a share of 29%, followed by black with 19% and grey with 18%, according to a report from BASF's coatings division.
  
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• Geely to withdraw Proton bid

  23-03-2017 11:43
  China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has decided to withdraw its bid to acquire Malaysia's first national carmaker Proton, according to reports in China.
  
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• Car exports drive UK production up in February

  23-03-2017 11:42
  
  The SMMT has released data that shows UK car manufacturing output was at its highest February level for 17 years last month as car production rose 8.0% to 153,041 units.
  
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• Wabco making truck air disc brakes in South Carolina

  23-03-2017 10:59
  
  Wabco has expanded its North American production with output of air disc brakes (ADB) for commercial vehicles following the opening of its new factory in North Charleston, South Carolina.
  
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• VW begins Tiguan assembly in India

  23-03-2017 10:57
  
  Volkswagen India has begun Tiguan assembly at its Aurangabad facility in Maharashtra. The model was first shown locally at the Delhi Auto Expo in 2016 and will go on sale later this year, taking the brand into the growing SUV segment.
  
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