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• Einhorn proposal doesn't impress GM investors, survey says

  31-03-2017 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Investors have given billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn's plan to boost the value of GM shares a frosty reception, according to an Evercore ISI poll.
  
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• LOOK: 2017 International Automotive Show goes big - ABS-CBN News

  31-03-2017 22:51 via news.abs-cbn.com
  
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  LOOK: 2017 International Automotive Show goes big
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  The International Automotive show went extra large as it showcases bigger cars for this year's show. It showcases the latest cars, but this year, there is a noticeable entry of large cars and vans. People view entries by known car distributors ...
  
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• Putin is exploring the Arctic in this crazy Russian 6x6

  31-03-2017 22:34
  
  Filed under:SUV,Off-RoadHe was inspecting ice caves and attending the International Arctic Forum.Continue reading Putin is exploring the Arctic in this crazy Russian 6x6 Putin is exploring the Arctic in this crazy Russian 6x6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Camel-power and Challengers | Autoblog Podcast #510

  31-03-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Dodge,Car BuyingFrom the AWD Dodge Challenger to a new method of measuring power, this podcast has it all.Continue reading Camel-power and Challengers | Autoblog Podcast #510 Camel-power and Challengers | Autoblog Podcast #510 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Spy photos show a second shareable car from Lynk & Co.

  31-03-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Misc. Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,SedanThe Geely-owned company uses Volvo architecture.Continue reading Spy photos show a second shareable car from Lynk & Co. Spy photos show a second shareable car from Lynk & Co. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A marijuana distributor is sponsoring a Formula Drift car

  31-03-2017 21:26
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,Weird Car News,BMW,United States,Coupe,RacingThe perfect sponsor for a motorsport focused on smoke.Continue reading A marijuana distributor is sponsoring a Formula Drift car A marijuana distributor is sponsoring a Formula Drift car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Everlight Opens Automotive LED Factory - Photonics.com

  31-03-2017 21:22 via photonics.com
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  Everlight Opens Automotive LED Factory
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  Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd., a developer of LEDs and optoelectronics, has opened a new factory exclusively for automotive products. In order to meet quality demands for automotive products and increasing production capacities, the establishment of ...
  
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• Students From Mexico Win Global Automotive Design Challenge Sponsored By Honeywell - PR Newswire (press release)

  31-03-2017 20:54 via prnewswire.com
  
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  Students From Mexico Win Global Automotive Design Challenge Sponsored By Honeywell
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  MEXICALI, Mexico, March 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Full of drive and passion for automotive engineering, four middle school students from Colegio Americano de Mexicali took first place in the global Student Automotive Design Challenge (SADC) sponsored ...and more »
  
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• Fuji Heavy officially changing name to Subaru Corp.

  31-03-2017 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fuji Heavy Industries has a new, albeit familiar, name. Effective April 1, the maker of Subaru vehicles will be known as Subaru Corp.
  
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• Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept is the toy you've always dreamed of driving

  31-03-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Toyota,Truck,Off-RoadThe truck was built by Toyota Australia.Continue reading Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept is the toy you've always dreamed of driving Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept is the toy you've always dreamed of driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Resonator Intake Ducts Market to Grow 2.57% by 2021 - Integrated Manufacturing of Resonators ... - Yahoo Finance

  31-03-2017 19:52 via finance.yahoo.com
  Global Automotive Resonator Intake Ducts Market to Grow 2.57% by 2021 - Integrated Manufacturing of Resonators ...
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  The global automotive resonator intake ducts market to grow at a CAGR of 2.57% during the period 2017-2021. The report, Global Automotive Resonator Intake Ducts Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs ...and more »
  
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• TI Automotive Names Andy Ridgway Vice President, Thermal Products - Yahoo Finance

  31-03-2017 19:31 via finance.yahoo.com
  TI Automotive Names Andy Ridgway Vice President, Thermal Products
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  TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, has named Andy Ridgway vice president, Thermal Products. Ridgway joins TI Automotive from IAV, where he was chief executive for the Americas. In his new role, he will ...and more »
  
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• Italian cops get a Lamborghini to haul some precious cargo

  31-03-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Lamborghini,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsJob one: Transport human organs.Continue reading Italian cops get a Lamborghini to haul some precious cargo Italian cops get a Lamborghini to haul some precious cargo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Future is Now: Honda, Lexus premiere game-changing tech for April 1

  31-03-2017 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 2018 Honda Odyssey on April 1 will be able to warn an animal in the road of an approaching vehicle with a personalized canine car horn -- or maybe not.
  
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• Jaguar I-Pace makes transition to production with hardly any changes

  31-03-2017 18:46
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Jaguar,Crossover,Electric,Future,LuxuryThe electric crossover is due next year.Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace makes transition to production with hardly any changes Jaguar I-Pace makes transition to production with hardly any changes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Lightweight Materials Market Worth 110.42 Billion USD by 2021 - Yahoo Finance

  31-03-2017 18:38 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Lightweight Materials Market Worth 110.42 Billion USD by 2021
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  The report "Automotive Lightweight Materials Market by Material (Metal, Composite, Rubber, and Plastic), Application, Component (Frame, Engine-Exhaust, Wheel, Door, Hood & Trunk Lid, Seat, Instrument Panel, Bumper-Fender), Vehicle Type - Global ...and more »
  
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• New Mercedes E 220d Coupe 2017 review

  31-03-2017 18:29
  
  31 Mar, 2017 5:15pmSam Naylor
  Traditionally a great cruiser, can the Mercedes E-Class Coupe also raise a smile with its driving experience in E 220d guise?The Mercedes E-Class is one of our favourite large saloon cars, mixing a classy interior with a composed drive and a strong range of engines. That doesn’t automatically mean we’ll love this new Coupe model, but with such a good base, what could go wrong?
  We first drove the car in Spain last month, and came away impressed with the c
  
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• Lyft's Mono wearable helps (April) fools hitch a ride

  31-03-2017 18:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Weird Car News,Transportation Alternatives,Gadgets,Technology"Be unopposable," says Lyft.Continue reading Lyft's Mono wearable helps (April) fools hitch a ride Lyft's Mono wearable helps (April) fools hitch a ride originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep and Mopar unleash seven new concept cars

  31-03-2017 18:16
  
  The 51st annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari will witness a range of new concept off-roaders created by Jeep and Mopar 2017-03-31 17:15 Jeep and Mopar have joined forces for the 15th year in succession to present a variety of brand new concept vehicles ahead of the 51st annual running of the Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah.
  Taking place between 8 and 16 of April 2017, the event is expected to welcome thousands of off-road enthusiasts and will take in some of the US’s most fabled trails along t
  
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• Spy photos show Trump's new Cadillac-badged rolling fortress

  31-03-2017 17:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Cadillac,GMThe limo is being developed at a secret proving ground.Continue reading Spy photos show Trump's new Cadillac-badged rolling fortress Spy photos show Trump's new Cadillac-badged rolling fortress originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai 'Kona' name for new Nissan Juke rival

  31-03-2017 17:48
  
  All new Hyundai Kona SUV will make its public debut in summer and will go on sale this October 2017-04-03 01:00 Hyundai has a new crossover in the works, and the Korean manufacturer has revealed the first slither of official information about its upcoming Nissan Juke rival, which will make its debut this summer.
  To be revealed in June ahead of going on sale in October, the new B-segment SUV will be called the Kona. While we’ve little else, a teaser image provided alongside the name reveal
  
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• Hyundai announces 'Kona' name for new small SUV

  31-03-2017 17:48
  
  All new Hyundai Kona SUV will make its public debut in summer and will go on sale this October 2017-04-03 01:00 Hyundai has a new crossover in the works, and the Korean manufacturer has revealed the first slither of official information about its upcoming Nissan Juke rival, which will make its debut this summer.
  To be revealed in June ahead of going on sale in October, the new B-segment SUV will be called the Kona. While we’ve little else, a teaser image provided alongside the name reveal
  
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• Global Automotive Hybrid Transmission System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 40.65%, 2017-2021 with Aisin ... - Yahoo Finance

  31-03-2017 17:47 via finance.yahoo.com
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  The global automotive hybrid transmission system market to grow at a CAGR of 40.65% during the period 2017-2021. The report, Global Automotive Hybrid Transmission System Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis ...
  Global Automotive Rain Sensor Market - Industry Forecast & Analysis - Expected to Reach $5.9 Billion by 202
  
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• Peppers Automotive offers students chance at new car - Yahoo Finance

  31-03-2017 17:38 via finance.yahoo.com
  Peppers Automotive offers students chance at new car
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  PARIS, Tenn., March 31, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- When preparing for their first year at college, high school seniors have a lot to worry about. Money, living arrangements, transportation and more are all factors students take into account. Peppers ...
  
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• Ford CEO Mark Fields' pay, pensions, perks up 19 percent

  31-03-2017 17:35
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,FordHis pension award was nearly $2 million higher in 2016.Continue reading Ford CEO Mark Fields' pay, pensions, perks up 19 percent Ford CEO Mark Fields' pay, pensions, perks up 19 percent originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota's latest hybrid is a boat

  31-03-2017 17:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,HybridDisappointingly, it's not called Prius B.Continue reading Toyota's latest hybrid is a boat Toyota's latest hybrid is a boat originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1997 Jaguar XJ6 L

  31-03-2017 16:44
  
  Filed under:Etc.For the Jaguar owner who wanted to be chauffeured, the XJ6 Long Wheel Base offered extra-roomy rear seats. This last-year-of-the-straight-six XJ is spending its final days in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1997 Jaguar XJ6 L Junkyard Gem: 1997 Jaguar XJ6 L originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Land Rover Brazil hurries new Discovery imports

  31-03-2017 16:26
  With eyes clearly focused on its good performance here in Brazil, Land Rover has announced deliveries of the redesigned Discovery will start by late June, just three months after the start of sales in Europe. There will be four versions: SE, HSE, HSE Luxury and the special First Edition.
  
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• New Volkswagen Golf GTE prices and specs announced

  31-03-2017 16:13
  
  The new VW Golf GTE now costs £3,420 less than before, despite packing more kit as standard 2017-03-31 15:21 The hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE will cost £3,420 less than before, while also adding kit like the Active Info Display as standard. That means prices start from £28,150 after the government’s £2,500 plug-in car grant.
  All cars come with an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with sat-nav as standard. Full LED front and rear lights with scrolling indicat
  
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• New Volkswagen Golf GTE priced over £3k less than the old one

  31-03-2017 16:13
  
  The new VW Golf GTE now costs £3,420 less than before, despite packing more kit as standard 2017-03-31 15:21 The hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE will cost £3,420 less than before, while also adding kit like the Active Info Display as standard. That means prices start from £28,150 after the government’s £2,500 plug-in car grant.
  All cars come with an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with sat-nav as standard. Full LED front and rear lights with scrolling indicat
  
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• Jaguar will sell 10 fully restored Series 1 E-Types

  31-03-2017 16:10
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Coupe,Classics,Luxury,PerformanceThe first car makes its debut next week.Continue reading Jaguar will sell 10 fully restored Series 1 E-Types Jaguar will sell 10 fully restored Series 1 E-Types originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford CEO Fields' compensation rose 19% last year

  31-03-2017 16:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford CEO Mark Fields' total compensation jumped 19 percent last year. Executive Chairman Bill Ford's rose 7.8 percent. The company said Fields' compensation last year was $22.1 million.
  
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• 'Audi hails the World Car of the Year as "the most significant” global prize out there"'

  31-03-2017 15:43
  
  Plenty of car makers are honoured to be on the shortlist and rightly so, says Mike Rutherford 2017-04-01 18:00 I can't name the bloke concerned, or reveal the precise location of his high security office suite in North America. But I can tell you he’s a trusted senior employee of world renowned accountancy firm, KPMG. 
  This man is doing serious number crunching at the minute. Within a week or so, he’ll be carefully placing the names of six cars into six envelopes that will be t
  
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• Fire collapses portion of I-85 in Atlanta

  31-03-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,United StatesATLANTA (Reuters) - A bridge on Interstate 85 in Atlanta collapsed on Thursday as a fire raged beneath it, authorities said, sending black smoke into the air and briefly causing a fireball before the structure fell in on itself.There were no immediate reports of casualties in the incident, which snarled traffic for miles."We are trying to assess the damage and determine how quick we can repair it," Republican Georgia Governor Nathan Deal told a news conferenc
  
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• Automotive Brake System Market Report 2017-2027 - MarketWatch

  31-03-2017 15:07 via marketwatch.com
  
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  Visiongain [https://www.visiongain.com ]'s comprehensive new 150 page report reveals that the automotive brake system market will reach 298 million units in 2017. Are you involved in the automotive brake system market or intend to be? If so, then you ...
  Global Automotive Transmission Market Is Predicted to Grow at Approximately 6% CAGR by Forecast to 2022Press Release Rocketall 90 news articles »
  
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• Apple drops clues about self-driving car program, confirms work with Bosch

  31-03-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple may have left another clue that its self-driving car project is still alive. In February, the tech giant published a list of suppliers it is working with, including Robert Bosch.
  
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• Waymo-Uber key witness takes the Fifth; annoyed judge could block Uber research

  31-03-2017 14:54
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,United States,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousAt issue: 14,000 allegedly stolen documents.Continue reading Waymo-Uber key witness takes the Fifth; annoyed judge could block Uber research Waymo-Uber key witness takes the Fifth; annoyed judge could block Uber research originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Government pulls trigger on Brexit - the week

  31-03-2017 14:44
  Brexit, long a word used on just-auto, finally began this week with the UK's official triggering of the infamous Article 50; the first time a country has had the temerity to ask to leave the European Union. There sure were some rather surly Eurocrat faces being televised from Brussels but we took a balanced view.
  
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• Uber self-driving car project at risk as engineer may face charges

  31-03-2017 13:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A judge said he's inclined to slap an order on Uber that may impede its self-driving car program after being told its director won't testify because he faces possible criminal action.
  
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• Subaru maker changes name

  31-03-2017 13:11
  
  Fuji Heavy Industries is changing its company name to Subaru Corporation to reflect the brand of cars it makes from 1 April, 2017.
  
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• Ford nabs 400 engineers from Blackberry - report

  31-03-2017 13:11
  
  Ford reportedly has transferred 400 workers from Ontario-based BlackBerry to help develop wireless technology.
  
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• ZF confident post-Brexit as it outlines 2016 sales rise

  31-03-2017 12:48
  ZF says it does not envisage any fallout from the impact of Brexit, but is cautioning against any short term decisions regarding Mexican imports into the US.
  
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• Lifan assembly plant in Uruguay to resume output

  31-03-2017 12:16
  
  Lifan's CKD plant in Uruguay will resume engine manufacturing and vehicle assembly in the next few weeks.
  
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• Techmer PM extends 3D printed tooling technology for automotive ... - Innovation in Textiles

  31-03-2017 12:09 via innovationintextiles.com
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• Audi to acquire Silvercar

  31-03-2017 12:08
  
  Audi plans to acquire Silvercar by expanding its minority share to 100%.
  
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• Tata Motors And Jayem Automotive Announces Joint Venture For Performance Vehicles - NDTVAuto.com

  31-03-2017 12:06 via auto.ndtv.com
  
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  Tata Motors And Jayem Automotive Announces Joint Venture For Performance Vehicles
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  With the launch of the Tamo Racemo, Tata Motors has become the first Indian auto maker to seriously consider and address the small and yet important performance car buyers segment that is ever growing in India. That said, there is still a huge ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Gesture Recognition Systems Market Worth $3144.8 ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  31-03-2017 12:04 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Gesture Recognition Systems Market Worth $3144.8 ...
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  The automotive gesture recognition systems (GRS) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30.5%, from USD 829.5 Million in 2016 to USD 3144.8 Million by ...and more »
  
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• Sumitomo buys stake in Indian auto steel maker

  31-03-2017 11:58
  
  Sumitomo Corporation has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in Indian automotive specialty steel maker Mukand Alloy Steels and thus increase its exposure to the country's growing automotive industry.
  
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• Mitsubishi building new engine plant in China

  31-03-2017 11:58
  
  GAC Mitsubishi Motors this week started building a new engine plant in Changsha in the central Chinese province of Hunan, according to local reports.
  
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• Tesla-style over-the-air software upgrades for new BMW cars

  31-03-2017 11:16
  
  Digital after-sales revolution promised by BMW boss with online updates to car software adding new features. 2017-03-31 10:03 BMW will follow Tesla’s lead with over-the-air updates for its cars “pretty soon” according to Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG for Sales and Brand BMW and aftersales for the BMW Group. 
  The company, which employs 300 people in Chicago to develop and issue regular updates for its own BMW app, doesn’t share rival bran
  
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