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• Trump's labor chief nominee once ruled in favor of UAW

  29-03-2017 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump's pick to head the Labor Department once had the UAW's back in a dispute with DaimlerChrysler.
  
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• Toyota forges new urban, off-road concept for N.Y.

  29-03-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota, perhaps with an eye on Jeep's Wrangler, will introduce an off-road concept with urban chops called the FT-4X Concept at the New York auto show.
  
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• Jeep teases its Easter Safari Wrangler concepts

  29-03-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Jeep,SUV,Concept Cars,Off-RoadOne's skeletal, the other is pillarless.Continue reading Jeep teases its Easter Safari Wrangler concepts Jeep teases its Easter Safari Wrangler concepts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla releases the 8.1 update, speeds up Autosteer

  29-03-2017 22:17
  
  Filed under:Tesla,Emerging Technologies80 mph Autosteer requires camera calibration to work.Continue reading Tesla releases the 8.1 update, speeds up Autosteer Tesla releases the 8.1 update, speeds up Autosteer originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• These are the cars that owners say they regret buying

  29-03-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Tesla,Emerging TechnologiesNobody wants to experience buyers' remorse, and that's especially true when dealing with something as expensive as a brand-new car.Continue reading These are the cars that owners say they regret buying These are the cars that owners say they regret buying originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Santander pays $25.9 million to settle subprime auto loan probes

  29-03-2017 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Santander Consumer USA agreed to pay $25.9 million to resolve probes by the attorneys general in Massachusetts and Delaware into its financing and securitization of subprime auto loans.
  
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• Formula One's formula for success is to book Justin Timberlake

  29-03-2017 21:20
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,United States,Performance,RacingHe's bringing sexy racing fans back.Continue reading Formula One's formula for success is to book Justin Timberlake Formula One's formula for success is to book Justin Timberlake originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler shareholder demands right to be naked at annual meeting

  29-03-2017 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daimler's annual meeting threatened to veer off course for a second year after a shareholder pontificated on his right to be naked.
  
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• New 2018 Jeep Wrangler is definitely a Jeep Wrangler

  29-03-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadIt's still the same Wrangler we know and love.Continue reading New 2018 Jeep Wrangler is definitely a Jeep Wrangler New 2018 Jeep Wrangler is definitely a Jeep Wrangler originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Our Mazda MX-5 Miata has the best engine bay in the business

  29-03-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Long-Term Garage,Convertible,Lightweight,PerformanceThe Miata has nothing to hide under the hood.Continue reading Our Mazda MX-5 Miata has the best engine bay in the business Our Mazda MX-5 Miata has the best engine bay in the business originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Skoda's next concept is a 300-mile electric SUV

  29-03-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Auto Shanghai,Volkswagen,Skoda,Crossover,Concept Cars,ElectricIt's called the Project E, and it's coming to Shanghai.Continue reading Skoda's next concept is a 300-mile electric SUV Skoda's next concept is a 300-mile electric SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler hastens EV launches

  29-03-2017 19:14
  
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz is speeding up its launch of battery electric vehicles.
  
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• Siberia's strongest woman flips out during road rage incident

  29-03-2017 19:07
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,RussiaMother Russia reign down...Continue reading Siberia's strongest woman flips out during road rage incident Siberia's strongest woman flips out during road rage incident originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:07:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Tesla Model 3 will ditch the instrument cluster

  29-03-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricLook for official photos in the next few months.Continue reading The Tesla Model 3 will ditch the instrument cluster The Tesla Model 3 will ditch the instrument cluster originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi unions demand to build EV, don't want to be left behind

  29-03-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,UAW/Unions,Audi,Fuel Efficiency,Europe,Technology,ElectricBERLIN (Reuters) - Labor leaders at Volkswagen's luxury Audi brand have asked top management to assign production of an all-electric model to the carmaker's main plant in Germany, concerned they might lose out as electric cars gain in importance.Audi will next year start building its first mass-produced electric model, the e-tron quattro sport-utility vehicle, at a plant in Brussels, together with batteries that will als
  
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• New Volkswagen Golf GTE 2017 review

  29-03-2017 18:08
  
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  Image 1 of 15 29 Mar, 2017 5:00pmLawrence Allan
  It's no hot hatch, but the facelifted VW Golf GTE will be very cheap to run if your lifestyle suits itOf the circa 200,000 cars VW sold in the UK last year, nearly 77,000 were Golfs. Despite the rise of the SUV, it’s still the brand’s most popular model here. Almost all were sold with straightforward petrol or diesel engines, with only a small fraction of them going for electric or ­– like in the Golf GTE –
  
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• Special Rolls-Royce Wraith ‘Inspired by British Music’ editions revealed

  29-03-2017 18:01
  
  Rolls-Royce has recruited music greats including Roger Daltrey and Ray Davies to help create Wraith collectors’ editions 2017-03-29 18:00 Rolls-Royce has revealed some of the cars set to feature in a nine car run of bespoke Wrath coupes, collaborating with legendary British musicians to commission nine Wraith ‘Inspired by British Music’ one-off collectors models.
  Each car is based on the Wraith ‘Inspired by Music’ revealed in 2015 and features bespoke design touche
  
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• Meet the first of four Audi A4s coming to our long-term fleet

  29-03-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Audi,Long-Term Garage,Sedan,LuxuryThe A4s are strong with us.Continue reading Meet the first of four Audi A4s coming to our long-term fleet Meet the first of four Audi A4s coming to our long-term fleet originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Real-world car emissions testing to be conducted in London

  29-03-2017 17:40
  
  The tests form part of a new scheme which aims to publish real world emissions on most new cars and vans for potential buyers2017-03-29 18:45 Real-world emissions testing will be conducted in both London and Paris as part of a new emissions scoring scheme aimed to help buyers choose the most environmentally friendly car.
  The scheme is due to launch later this autumn, and was announced by the the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, alongside the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. It will include a webs
  
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• Mercedes-Benz to offer 10 new EVs by 2022

  29-03-2017 17:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Emissions,Green Automakers,ElectricIt will help achieve emissions goals.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to offer 10 new EVs by 2022 Mercedes-Benz to offer 10 new EVs by 2022 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Motorist chases down hit-and-run suspect in Virginia

  29-03-2017 17:33
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Honda,Nissan,DrivingContinue reading Motorist chases down hit-and-run suspect in Virginia Motorist chases down hit-and-run suspect in Virginia originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fresh-faced Lexus NX crossover set to debut in Shanghai

  29-03-2017 17:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Auto Shanghai,Lexus,Crossover,LuxuryDon't expect a major overhaul on design.Continue reading Fresh-faced Lexus NX crossover set to debut in Shanghai Fresh-faced Lexus NX crossover set to debut in Shanghai originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Provides Design Flexibility for Gesture ... - GlobeNewswire (press release)

  29-03-2017 17:03 via globenewswire.com
  
  Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Provides Design Flexibility for Gesture ...
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  MALVERN, Pa., March 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) today introduced a new fully integrated Automotive Grade proximity and ambient light sensor for gesture recognition. Featuring ...and more »
  
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• Nearly one in five local UK roads faces closure due to potholes

  29-03-2017 16:53
  
  A new study warns that councils have little time before a fifth of local roads deteriorate beyond repair 2017-03-29 16:50 Nearly a fifth of all local roads are so damaged by potholes that they could be closed down in the next few years if they remain unrepaired, a new study has found.
  Researchers for the Asphalt Industry Alliance warned that 17 per cent of local roads in England and Wales are currently in “poor” condition – the worst category possible. The association says the
  
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• Ford issues two big recalls for fire risk, door latches

  29-03-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,Auto Repair,Safety,North America,BudgetOver 200,000 cars included in each recall.Continue reading Ford issues two big recalls for fire risk, door latches Ford issues two big recalls for fire risk, door latches originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hanon Systems Showcases Innovative Automotive Thermal and Energy Management Solutions at Seoul Motor Show ... - Yahoo Finance

  29-03-2017 16:42 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  Hanon Systems Showcases Innovative Automotive Thermal and Energy Management Solutions at Seoul Motor Show ...
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  DAEJEON, Korea, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global automotive supplier Hanon Systems (018880.KS) will showcase its latest innovations in thermal and energy management solutions at the Seoul Motor Show 2017, which runs from March 30 through ...and more »
  
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• Ford will record $295 million Q1 hit from two N.A. recalls

  29-03-2017 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said it will take a $295 million hit to its first-quarter earnings from two recalls announced Wednesday, one involving engines that could catch fire and the other involving a persistent door latch problem.
  
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• Tech or trick: which of these car tech ideas are real?

  29-03-2017 16:26
  
  Gadgets in cars are getting crazier than ever, but can you sort reality from fantasy? Take our April Fool's challenge 2017-03-31 09:00 Cars capable of driving and parking themselves, cleaning robots and drones that hover over your car to keep a watchful eye as you navigate through traffic – the future has it all. Or does it? 
  With car makers and tech companies coming up with innovative ideas about what the future of motoring will look like, it can be hard to tell the difference betwe
  
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• Toyota preps FT-4X off-road concept for New York

  29-03-2017 16:25
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Toyota,SUV,Off-RoadWhat does "Four Wheeling. Scene Stealing" mean?Continue reading Toyota preps FT-4X off-road concept for New York Toyota preps FT-4X off-road concept for New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM rejects new share proposal and board nominees

  29-03-2017 16:09
  
  General Motors has rejected a non-binding proposal that Greenlight Capital intends to submit for a vote at the automaker's 2017 annual meeting of shareholders.
  
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• Automotive industry driving job creation in Mississippi - Hattiesburg American

  29-03-2017 15:56 via hattiesburgamerican.com
  
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  Automotive industry driving job creation in Mississippi
  Hattiesburg American
  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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• 3 storm chasers killed when their cars collide in Texas storm

  29-03-2017 15:53
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Videos,United StatesTwo of the storm chasers were featured on Weather Channel show.Continue reading 3 storm chasers killed when their cars collide in Texas storm 3 storm chasers killed when their cars collide in Texas storm originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:53:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Resins mix produces lightweight auto parts

  29-03-2017 15:43
  
  Supplier SABIC has shown off light weight PP and plastic-metal hybrid products produced using its resins at this year's VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Congress in Mannheim, Germany.
  
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• Automotive enthusiasts are invited to Eikon for 'Dubshed' - Ulster Star

  29-03-2017 15:32 via lisburntoday.co.uk
  
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  Automotive enthusiasts are invited to Eikon for 'Dubshed'
  Ulster Star
  Dubshed - one of Ireland's biggest automotive events - will take place at the Eikon complex, Maze on April 8 and 9 (12pm - 6pm). Having started out as a relatively small event, the show has grown over the past seven years and is now a must-visit ...
  
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• Global Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market, 2022: United States Dominates the World Market ... - Yahoo Finance

  29-03-2017 15:25 via finance.yahoo.com
  Global Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market, 2022: United States Dominates the World Market ...
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  The global automotive repair and maintenance services is expected to grow at a double-digit CAGR during 2016-2022 of which global Automotive coating is expected to grow at 4.9% CAGR. The United States dominates the world automotive repair ...and more »
  
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• Beaulieu Fibres recognised by Yanfeng Automotive Interiors - Innovation in Textiles

  29-03-2017 15:25 via innovationintextiles.com
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  Beaulieu Fibres recognised by Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
  Innovation in Textiles
  Fibres for lightweight automotive composites such as door panels. © Beaulieu Fibres International Beaulieu Fibres International, a leading European polypropylene staple fibre supplier, has been awarded with the Supplier Excellence for Technology ...and more »
  
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• Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift spied ahead of 2018 release

  29-03-2017 15:18
  
  Tweaked GT3 revealed at Geneva Motor Show will be followed up with a refreshed GT3 RS next year 2017-03-29 15:30 Porsche will follow up the recently facelifted and tweaked 911 GT3 with similar upgrades for its more powerful, even more track focussed sibling – the 911 GT3 RS – and our spy photographers have snapped the upgraded, extreme 911 in testing. Image 3 of 9
  Image 3 of 9The car wears a thin disguise, giving us a great glimpse at the design revisions Porsche has in mind for its
  
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• Standards to unlock smart automotive potential - New Electronics

  29-03-2017 15:07 via newelectronics.co.uk
  Standards to unlock smart automotive potential
  New Electronics
  The automotive industry is going through some significant changes at the minute, with electric and connected vehicles already on the road. Meanwhile, autonomous vehicles are being tested across the globe and will, potentially, enter the mainstream in ...
  
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• Cars.com Named Highest Ranked Third-Party Automotive Desktop Site in the JD Power 2017 Automotive Website ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  29-03-2017 15:06 via prnewswire.com
  
  Cars.com Named Highest Ranked Third-Party Automotive Desktop Site in the JD Power 2017 Automotive Website ...
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  CHICAGO, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Performing above the industry average for nearly every measure and attribute, Cars.com has been named the highest ranked third-party automotive desktop site in the J.D. Power 2017 Automotive Website ...
  
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• ARM hurls DynamIQ multicore design at AI and automotive - Rethink Research (subscription)

  29-03-2017 14:51 via rethinkresearch.biz
  ARM hurls DynamIQ multicore design at AI and automotive
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  ARM has unveiled a serious upgrade to its multicore processor IP family, with the launch of DynamIQ, a new way of combining up to eight cores in flexible ways, according to the needs of a particular application. Pitching it at artificial intelligence ...and more »
  
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• UK Automotive industry demands Brexit safeguards - Tyrepress.com

  29-03-2017 14:43 via tyrepress.com
  
  UK Automotive industry demands Brexit safeguards
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  On the day that Prime Minister Theresa May official wrote to the European Union signalling the UK's intent to leave the EU, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) called for the automotive industry to be at the heart of negotiations. The ...and more »
  
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• Amazon drive-through grocery pickup: Never get out of your car

  29-03-2017 14:31
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,TechnologyIdea being tested in Seattle, but it sounds great to us.Continue reading Amazon drive-through grocery pickup: Never get out of your car Amazon drive-through grocery pickup: Never get out of your car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Market to Reach $26.7 Billion by 2025 - Analysis By Communication Type ... - Yahoo Finance

  29-03-2017 14:16 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Market to Reach $26.7 Billion by 2025 - Analysis By Communication Type ...
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  The global automotive vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market is expected to reach USD 26.72 billion by 2025. The automotive industry is undergoing a series of transition, the industry moving towards digitalization and connected mobility. There has been a ...
  $28.13 Billion Automotive HMI Market 2017 by Technology, Product, Access, Light Duty Vehicle Type, Function, an
  
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• Hidden gem | 2017 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback quick spin review

  29-03-2017 14:06
  
  Filed under:Honda,Quick Spins,Hatchback,Budget,PerformanceYou could wait for the new Si, but this one is already faster than Si Civics of the past.Continue reading Hidden gem | 2017 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback quick spin review Hidden gem | 2017 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback quick spin review originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM gets OK to import cars to Argentina

  29-03-2017 13:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A unit of General Motors has reached a deal with port operator Terminal Puerto Rosario to import cars to Argentina. The agreement moves the automaker a step closer to exporting from its nearby plant.
  
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• Hyundai Czech workers getting large pay rise

  29-03-2017 13:47
  
  'Cheap' Czech Republic labour is to get a big pay rise at Hyundai Motor's car factory.
  
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• Deep subprime becomes norm in car loan market, analysts say

  29-03-2017 13:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  About a third of the risky car loans that are bundled into bonds are considered 'deep subprime,' a level that has surged since 2010 and is translating to higher delinquencies, Morgan Stanley says.
  
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• Winter car testing and spotting prototypes in the Arctic Circle

  29-03-2017 13:22
  
  Arjeplog, Sweden plays host to the world's car manufacturers every winter - we find out why they all flock to Colmis Proving Ground 2017-03-29 12:46 “More gas, more gas – it’s virtually impossible to spin!” are the confident instructions from our co-driver as we career sideways in a Ford Focus RS, worryingly close to the thick snow banks around us.
  And while our gut reaction is to slam on the brakes and panic, we keep the faith with our experienced engineer in the passen
  
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• Sonic Automotive (SAH) Down 19% Since Earnings Report: Can It Rebound? - Nasdaq

  29-03-2017 13:05 via nasdaq.com
  
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  Sonic Automotive (SAH) Down 19% Since Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
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  A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Sonic Automotive, Inc.SAH . Shares have lost about 19% in that time frame, underperforming the market. Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to the stock's next earnings release, or is ...
  The Q2 2017 EPS Estimates for Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Raised by AnalystPetro Global News 24
  Sonic Automotive Inc to Post Q2 2017 Earnings of
  
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• SEAT Ibiza review

  29-03-2017 13:02
  
  For: Passenger and luggage space, efficient petrol engines, sharp design, strong on techOur Rating: 
  4
  Against: Poor plastic quality in places, equipment levels, small mirrors are style over substance2017
  All-new SEAT Ibiza debuts VW Group’s latest tech and sets the standard new superminis have to beatSEAT has been chosen to debut the latest VW Group platform tech in the new Ibiza, called MQB A0. It’ll eventually be found in the VW Polo, Audi A1 and Skoda Fabia plus a
  
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