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• Calif. upholds Obama emissions rules, setting up clash with EPA over mpg targets

  24-03-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  California approved light-vehicle pollution targets that the Trump administration has put on hold, setting up a potential face-off between federal and state regulators over emissions rules that could be expensive for automakers and a headache for...
  
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• Futuris Group Acquires Kongsberg Automotive's North American Headrest Business - PR Newswire (press release)

  24-03-2017 22:50 via prnewswire.com
  
  Futuris Group Acquires Kongsberg Automotive's North American Headrest Business
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  OAK PARK, Mich., March 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 17, Futuris Group completed the purchase of Kongsberg Automotive's North American Headrest/Armrest business subsequently providing a southeastern USA manufacturing presence in Milan, TN ...and more »
  
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• Utah adopts the nation's toughest drunk driving law

  24-03-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalRestaurateurs and ski operators objected.Continue reading Utah adopts the nation's toughest drunk driving law Utah adopts the nation's toughest drunk driving law originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ivy Tech hosts annual automotive skills competitions for high school students - 14 News WFIE Evansville

  24-03-2017 22:04 via 14news.com
  
  Ivy Tech hosts annual automotive skills competitions for high school students
  14 News WFIE Evansville
  High school students skilled in the automotive industry got a little hands-on testing Friday. It was part of Ivy Tech's annual automotive skills competition. Students from area high schools were tested on a variety of things, from cars that wouldn't ...
  
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• Watch a Bugatti Chiron speedometer hit 218 mph

  24-03-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Read This,Videos,Bugatti,Coupe,SupercarsThat's really quick. And really fast!Continue reading Watch a Bugatti Chiron speedometer hit 218 mph Watch a Bugatti Chiron speedometer hit 218 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autos a no-show on list of advertising stars

  24-03-2017 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Advertising Age, a sister publication to Automotive News, published their annual '40 Under 40' list of standout individuals. Not one was from the auto industry.
  
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• Volkswagen's latest ad is not subtle | Autoblog Podcast #509

  24-03-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Podcasts,Ford,GMC,Honda,Lexus,Mazda,MINI,VolkswagenJames Riswick joins us to discuss the many new cars he's driven, we rant about a VW ad, and then it's time to spend your money.Continue reading Volkswagen's latest ad is not subtle | Autoblog Podcast #509 Volkswagen's latest ad is not subtle | Autoblog Podcast #509 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• 2018 Honda Civic Si will have 192 lb-ft of torque

  24-03-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Honda,Coupe,Sedan,Budget,PerformanceLooks like someone got an email a little early.Continue reading 2018 Honda Civic Si will have 192 lb-ft of torque 2018 Honda Civic Si will have 192 lb-ft of torque originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model Y is 'a few years' away, Musk tweets

  24-03-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,United States,ElectricMeanwhile, the Model 3 will be rear-wheel drive only for a while.Continue reading Tesla Model Y is 'a few years' away, Musk tweets Tesla Model Y is 'a few years' away, Musk tweets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mustang history on the block: Car 00002 is up for auction

  24-03-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,ClassicsIt's fully restored in Caspian Blue.Continue reading Mustang history on the block: Car 00002 is up for auction Mustang history on the block: Car 00002 is up for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jump Starter/Portable Charger

  24-03-2017 19:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,Classics3-in-1 car battery jump starter Power Bank with emergency flashlight and 3 USB charging ports
  Instantly revive dead car battery with 400 peak amps to start 5L gas or 3.5L diesel engines
  12000mAh of backup charging power to fully recharge your iPhone 6s 4.5 times, a Nexus 6P 2 times, an iPad Mini 4Continue reading Jump Starter/Portable Charger Jump Starter/Portable Charger originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:20:00
  
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• Waterproof Car Top Carrier

  24-03-2017 19:17
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,ClassicsConstructed with High quality materials this rugged rooftop cargo bag is guaranteed to protect your luggage & cargo from rain, snow, wind, and debris. Heavy duty cargo straps safely and easily secure to your vehicle WITH or WITHOUT roof rackContinue reading Waterproof Car Top Carrier Waterproof Car Top Carrier originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |
  
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• How an Atlanta dealership acquired a Chevy Bolt six months early

  24-03-2017 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Six months before it was slated to hit dealerships in Georgia, a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt arrived at an Atlanta dealership. How?
  
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• OBD II Car Vehicle Code Reader

  24-03-2017 18:48
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,ClassicsThis reader takes the guesswork out of the check engine light, because it determines the cause of the check engine light. Display I/M monitor readiness status.(It only works for car's engine, could not solve the airbag problem).View freeze frame and read live data as well.Continue reading OBD II Car Vehicle Code Reader OBD II Car Vehicle Code Reader originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:48:00 EDT.Please see our term
  
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• Prototype Bentley Continental GT bears EXP10-style taillights

  24-03-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Bentley,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceFaux body work also hides the height of the fenders.Continue reading Prototype Bentley Continental GT bears EXP10-style taillights Prototype Bentley Continental GT bears EXP10-style taillights originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cheap, honest transportation | 2017 Toyota Yaris iA

  24-03-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Scion,Toyota,Quick Spins,Sedan,BudgetThe Yaris iA retains a winning combination of Scion value and Mazda engineering.Continue reading Cheap, honest transportation | 2017 Toyota Yaris iA Cheap, honest transportation | 2017 Toyota Yaris iA originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Microsoft's connected car patent deal with Toyota

  24-03-2017 17:51
  
  Microsoft this week agreed a new patent licensing agreement with Toyota that includes broad coverage for connected car technologies.
  
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• Uber pushes back on possible Canadian taxation

  24-03-2017 17:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber says forcing it to collect the goods and services tax on every ride it provides in Canada will push more people to buy cars.
  
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• “Britain has clung to its position as 10th largest auto producer”

  24-03-2017 17:31
  
  Mike Rutherford looks at the UK manufacturing industry, and where it sits in relation to the rest of the world 2017-03-25 17:00 Just seen some up-to-the-minute figures showing how the world’s leading motor manufacturing countries fared last year. Now I don’t know whether to laugh, cry or resort to suspicion bordering on disbelief.  
  Did China really build 24 million of the 72m cars made last year? If true, this means the Chinese churned out millions more than sec
  
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• The Tesla Model 3 revealed in final prototype form in Musk tweet

  24-03-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Videos,Tesla,Hatchback,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryThis is a relatively finalized version of the upcoming car.Continue reading The Tesla Model 3 revealed in final prototype form in Musk tweet The Tesla Model 3 revealed in final prototype form in Musk tweet originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Infineon raises 2017 outlook on stronger automotive microchip orders

  24-03-2017 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  German chipmaker Infineon raised its outlook for the second quarter and for its 2017 financial year, citing better-than-expected orders for the chips it makes for cars.
  
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• Global Automotive Anti-pinch Power Window System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8% by 2021 - Increase in Electronic ... - Yahoo Finance

  24-03-2017 17:26 via finance.yahoo.com
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  Global Automotive Anti-pinch Power Window System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8% by 2021 - Increase in Electronic ...
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  The global automotive anti-pinch power window system market to grow at a CAGR of 8.16% during the period 2017-2021. The report, Global Automotive Anti-Pinch Power Window System Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market ...
  Research and Markets - Global Automotive Biofuels Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.3%, 2017-202
  
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• Gestamp IPO cleared by Spanish regulators

  24-03-2017 17:18
  
  Spain's Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) has approved the prospectus for supplier Gestamp's initial public offering of shares.
  
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• Begbies Traynor finds buyer for Zenos Cars

  24-03-2017 17:11
  
  Administrators from Begbies Traynor have agreed the sale of the assets of British car manufacturer Zenos Cars Limited to a consortium of investors, including the backers of AC Cars Limited, the British specialist automobile manufacturer, thereby securing the future of the business.
  
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• ANALYSIS - 2017 Lexus IS 300h

  24-03-2017 17:08
  The IS hybrid is one of those cars you don't often see, especially in the UK, which is a pity, as the IS 300h deserves to be far more popular than it is.
  
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• ANALYSIS - 2017 Volvo V60 Polestar

  24-03-2017 17:06
  Volvo's phase-out of all engines with a capacity greater than 1,969 cubic centimetres and with more than four cylinders continues. Sadly, the intoxicatingly tuneful in-line biturbo six which powered the V60 Polestar is no more, replaced by a supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E unit. So, what's the verdict on the new four-cylinder engine?
  
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• ANALYSIS - 2017 Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TDI

  24-03-2017 17:02
  SUVs and crossovers might be stealing sales from many two-door cars but that doesn't mean premium-priced models are disappearing. Far from it. Audi continues to respond to the challenge of strong competition from the BMW 4 Series and Mercedes C-Class Coupé by rolling out multiple derivatives of the new A5 range.
  
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• Toyota launches Lexus in India

  24-03-2017 17:00
  Toyota Motor's luxury Lexus brand was launched in India today, bringing, the automaker said, "a new luxury experience, exceptional design and high quality to the world's fastest-growing major economy".
  
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• Aspiration and evolution | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox First Drive

  24-03-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,CrossoverA big improvement on a model that needed it.Continue reading Aspiration and evolution| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox First Drive Aspiration and evolution| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW cements UK number one status with updated Golf

  24-03-2017 16:56
  The updated Golf is now available in UK dealerships. As well as the facelift plus revisions to the interior with extend to class-first gesture controls, there are three new engines. The best selling individual variant is expected to be the GTD, powered by a 184PS version of the Volkswagen Group's 1,968cc four-cylinder diesel engine.
  
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• Volkswagen aiming for C segment leadership with updated Golf

  24-03-2017 16:56
  The updated Golf is now available in UK dealerships. As well as the facelift plus revisions to the interior which extend to class-first gesture controls, there are new engines too. The best selling individual variant is expected to be the GTD, powered by a 184PS version of the Volkswagen Group's 1,968cc four-cylinder diesel engine.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Daimler future models part 1

  24-03-2017 16:55
  Daimler is the latest manufacturer to be featured in just-auto's ongoing series of product strategy summaries. In this first part, the current and future models of Mercedes-Maybach are examined.
  
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• ANALYSIS - current and future Mercedes-Maybach models

  24-03-2017 16:55
  Daimler is the latest manufacturer to be featured in just-auto's ongoing series of product strategy summaries. In this first part, the current and future models of Mercedes-Maybach are examined.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Nissan future models part 2

  24-03-2017 16:53
  The first of three features examining current and future Nissan brand models, took an in-depth look at passenger cars. The second now examines crossovers, SUVs and pick-ups. The final instalment, to be published on 28 April, will focus on MPVs/minivans, Hybrids, EVs and PHEVs.
  
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• Infineon raises 2017 outlook on stronger automotive orders - Reuters

  24-03-2017 16:50 via reuters.com
  
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  Infineon raises 2017 outlook on stronger automotive orders
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  Shareholders arrive for the annual meeting of German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon in Munich, southern Germany, February 16, 2017. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle. FRANKFURT German chipmaker Infineon (IFXGn.DE) raised its outlook for the second ...and more »
  
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• Hyundai i30 vs Renault Megane vs Vauxhall Astra

  24-03-2017 16:45
  
  Hyundai’s new i30 faces the Vauxhall Astra and Renault Megane in a three-cylinder turbo hatch battle 2017-03-25 12:00 Diesel sales are on the wane, thanks to worries about emissions, while the latest petrol engines are catching up with them for efficiency.
  Manufacturers such as Hyundai are hoping to cash in on this renewed interest in petrol power, and the new i30 five-door is just the model to do it with. Hyundai is rolling out its downsized 1.0 T-GDi three-cylinder turbo petrol engine a
  
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• Dirty VW diesels sit in parking-lot limbo in Pontiac, Michigan

  24-03-2017 16:36
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Volkswagen,United States,DieselAnd now the owners of the stadium where the cars are being held is in legal trouble.Continue reading Dirty VW diesels sit in parking-lot limbo in Pontiac, Michigan Dirty VW diesels sit in parking-lot limbo in Pontiac, Michigan originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - Nissan future models part 1

  24-03-2017 16:30
  This is the first of two features which looks at the future models of the Nissan brand. Here, the focus is on cars, from Kei-class to Luxury, along with the 370Z/Fairlady Z and GT-R sports cars. The final part in the Nissan Motor Company series will examine Nissan brand crossovers, SUVs, MPVs, pick-ups, Hybrids, EVs and PHEVs.
  
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• Honda Civic EX 1.0 Turbo petrol review

  24-03-2017 16:05
  
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  We test the new Honda Civic on UK roads for the first time in EX trim with the 1.0 Turbo 3-cylinder engineThe latest Honda Civic has been over four decades in the making. Now in its tenth generation, the Japanese machine has grown from a tiny city car into one of the largest compact family hatchbacks there is.
  However, for this all-new model, Honda has abandoned the quirky design and clever packaging of its predecessor. Instead it&rsqu
  
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• Automotive industry driving job creation in Mississippi - Jackson Clarion Ledger

  24-03-2017 15:53 via clarionledger.com
  
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  Automotive industry driving job creation in Mississippi
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  A little more than a decade ago, Mississippi had never produced a commercial vehicle. Today, about 4 million vehicles assembled in the state are on the road around the world, and production is showing no signs of slowing down. For Mississippians, more ...and more »
  
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• 2017 Dodge Durango GT Brass Monkey: A funky winter drive

  24-03-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,Dodge,SUVThe snow flies. The Durango doesn't flinch.Continue reading 2017 Dodge Durango GT Brass Monkey: A funky winter drive 2017 Dodge Durango GT Brass Monkey: A funky winter drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Wiring Harness Market Expected to Reach $93069 Million, Globally, by 2022 - Allied Market Research - PR Newswire (press release)

  24-03-2017 15:43 via prnewswire.com
  
  Automotive Wiring Harness Market Expected to Reach $93069 Million, Globally, by 2022 - Allied Market Research
  PR Newswire (press release)
  Automotive Wiring Harness Market was valued at $66,543 million in 2015, and is expected to reach $93,069 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. The passenger cars segment is anticipated to dominate the market throughout ...and more »
  
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• Toyota is licensing Microsoft patents for vehicle control and connectivity

  24-03-2017 15:24
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Infotainment,TechnologyThe patents are related to vehicle connectivity.Continue reading Toyota is licensing Microsoft patents for vehicle control and connectivity Toyota is licensing Microsoft patents for vehicle control and connectivity originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 10:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lucintel Announces: The global automotive composites market, carbon fiber is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4 ... - GlobeNewswire (press release)

  24-03-2017 15:02 via globenewswire.com
  
  Lucintel Announces: The global automotive composites market, carbon fiber is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4 ...
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  IRVING, Texas, March 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of Global Automotive Composites Carbon Fiber Market looks promising with opportunities in various applications, including exterior, ...and more »
  
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• Driver beaches BMW, becomes a laughingstock on national television

  24-03-2017 14:49
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,BMW,AustraliaGood job, mate. Real good job.Continue reading Driver beaches BMW, becomes a laughingstock on national television Driver beaches BMW, becomes a laughingstock on national television originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The week - new and future products galore

  24-03-2017 14:29
  Our look at future Volvos was the most popular read on just-auto this week, a pleasing result, because I know how much work it takes to put one of those together. Hat tip, then, to our resident 'new and future products' editor/analyst (he'll answer to either) Glenn Brooks, also researcher/editor for our production life, factory source and platform basis research database PLDB. If you're not familiar with PLDB (or our OEM/supplier research database QUBE), follow the link for a preview;
  
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• This Mustang may need fender vents to cool its supercharged V8

  24-03-2017 14:02
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceAre you the GT500 we've been hearing so much about?Continue reading This Mustang may need fender vents to cool its supercharged V8 This Mustang may need fender vents to cool its supercharged V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump in a truck becomes an Internet sensation

  24-03-2017 13:49
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Humor,Videos,TruckThe nation's trucking industry visited the White House. Then this happened.Continue reading Trump in a truck becomes an Internet sensation Trump in a truck becomes an Internet sensation originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Mar 2017 08:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-PPG announces automotive and industrial coatings price increases in Europe - Reuters

  24-03-2017 13:40 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-PPG announces automotive and industrial coatings price increases in Europe
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  NEW YORK, March 24 American International Group Inc executives have been meeting with investors and analysts to build confidence in the insurer and its turnaround plan amid uncertainty over a replacement for outgoing Chief Executive Officer Peter ...
  
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• Brazil's 'Japan week' for new model launches

  24-03-2017 13:21
  It was unplanned, they say, but 'Japanese Week in Brazil' happened here anyway as three automakers launched new models: Honda's WR-V, the 2018 Toyota Corolla and Nissan's Frontier pickup truck.
  
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