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• 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gets a mild makeover

  05-04-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Mitsubishi,Crossover,BudgetA new package is also available.Continue reading 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gets a mild makeover 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gets a mild makeover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driving The Ford Raptor Off-Road Through Snowy Quebec | AutoblogVR

  05-04-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,Ford,VR,Original VideoCome along for the ride as Bucko drives a Ford Raptor and Focus RS in snowy Quebec.Continue reading Driving The Ford Raptor Off-Road Through Snowy Quebec | AutoblogVR Driving The Ford Raptor Off-Road Through Snowy Quebec | AutoblogVR originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Guinness world record largest Lego camper put on display

  05-04-2017 22:31
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Videos,Weird Car NewsAll it needs now is a drizzly camping weather, as it's located in Britain.Continue reading Guinness world record largest Lego camper put on display Guinness world record largest Lego camper put on display originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tanktwo has the weirdest EV battery we've ever seen

  05-04-2017 22:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Weird Car News,Technology,ElectricDon't worry about battery degradation. Replace these cells whenever you want.Continue reading Tanktwo has the weirdest EV battery we've ever seen Tanktwo has the weirdest EV battery we've ever seen originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kicking tires, in virtual reality

  05-04-2017 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Engineering research groups and automakers alike are pursuing the idea of an augmented reality, self-guided tour of a shiny new crossover or sports car at dealerships. One researcher showed off his latest work at SAE WCX17 World Congress Experience.
  
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• Ford adds the 2018 Expedition to its police lineup

  05-04-2017 21:55
  
  Filed under:Ford,North America,SUV,Truck,Police/EmergencyIt and the F-150 also get 10-speed autos.Continue reading Ford adds the 2018 Expedition to its police lineup Ford adds the 2018 Expedition to its police lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber warned by judge not to expect 'Get Out of Jail Free Card'

  05-04-2017 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lawyers for Waymo told a San Francisco federal judge on Wednesday that Uber is violating an order to turn over files and documents that it says were stolen by engineer Anthony Levandowski.
  
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• Great Wall exploring Mexican manufacturing sites after Ford's withdrawal

  05-04-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Rumormill,Misc. AutomakersAccording to reports, Great Wall officials are scouting locations.Continue reading Great Wall exploring Mexican manufacturing sites after Ford's withdrawal Great Wall exploring Mexican manufacturing sites after Ford's withdrawal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Coastal Automotive Recognized as a 2016 GM Supplier of the Year - PR Newswire (press release)

  05-04-2017 21:12 via prnewswire.com
  
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  Coastal Automotive Recognized as a 2016 GM Supplier of the Year
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  ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., April 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Automotive was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 25th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, March 31 in Orlando, Florida. Coastal ...and more »
  
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• A case for Pontiac's return

  05-04-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Automakers,Classics,Electric,Open RoadRead on to find out why it was chosen.Continue reading A case for Pontiac's return A case for Pontiac's return originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'No pink': Why there are some colors Ferrari won't do

  05-04-2017 20:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,FerrariFerrari is fond of red, yellow, white, or a color of your choice. Just not every color of your choice.Continue reading 'No pink': Why there are some colors Ferrari won't do 'No pink': Why there are some colors Ferrari won't do originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• No pink: Why Ferraris only come in red, yellow, white, etc.

  05-04-2017 20:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,FerrariPapa Enzo says you can have any color as long as it's red.Continue reading No pink: Why Ferraris only come in red, yellow, white, etc. No pink: Why Ferraris only come in red, yellow, white, etc. originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• More Americans use seat belts, but a surprising number don't

  05-04-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Safety,United StatesThat means 14 percent of Americans don't, and with men, and in certain states, it's higher.Continue reading More Americans use seat belts, but a surprising number don't More Americans use seat belts, but a surprising number don't originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'The best Lewis' Hamilton faces resurgent Ferrari in F1

  05-04-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,Mercedes-Benz,RacingSebastian Vettel's win in Australia ended a victory drought for Ferrari.Continue reading 'The best Lewis' Hamilton faces resurgent Ferrari in F1 'The best Lewis' Hamilton faces resurgent Ferrari in F1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China's Great Wall eyes plant in Mexico states hit by Trump

  05-04-2017 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chinese automaker Great Wall is considering building an assembly plant in two Mexican states hit by President Trump's drive to make American companies invest at home, Reuters reported, citing several sources close to the matter.
  
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• The 2018 Volvo XC60 is all set to make its US debut in New York

  05-04-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Volvo,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryThe world debut was last month in Geneva.Continue reading The 2018 Volvo XC60 is all set to make its US debut in New York The 2018 Volvo XC60 is all set to make its US debut in New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NADA sticks to 2017 U.S. sales forecast of 17.1 million

  05-04-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 1.6 percent decline in U.S. new-vehicle sales in the first quarter isn't overly concerning for NADA.
  
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• Audi, Porsche join forces on vehicle development as VW strives to save

  05-04-2017 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen Group's Audi and Porsche brands are joining forces on vehicle development to help the world's largest automaker save money in the wake of costly emissions violations.
  
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• Crazy Greg and the story of a Porsche 356 named Brown Bunny

  05-04-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Coupe,Classics,Performance,Open RoadIn the case of Gregoire, it meant a life entwined with amazing classic vehicles of all sorts. Here's his story.Continue reading Crazy Greg and the story of a Porsche 356 named Brown Bunny Crazy Greg and the story of a Porsche 356 named Brown Bunny originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car insurance costs more in minority neighborhoods without higher risk

  05-04-2017 18:51
  
  Filed under:Read This,InsuranceCalifornia, Texas, Illinois and Missouri were examined.Continue reading Car insurance costs more in minority neighborhoods without higher risk Car insurance costs more in minority neighborhoods without higher risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 12:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vauxhall union absent at Berlin PSA/IG Metall meeting

  05-04-2017 18:20
  Germany's Economic Affairs Minister says a meeting today 5 April) in Berlin between unions, PSA and numerous high-ranking politicians to discuss the French automaker's proposed acquisition of Opel/Vauxhall showed "progress," although British labour body, Unite was conspicuous by its absence.
  
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• Flat tyres are the top cause of car breakdown call-outs

  05-04-2017 18:11
  
  The lack of a proper spare wheel in modern cars and a lack of driver knowledge contributed to 180,000 AA call-outs for flat tyres in 2016 2017-04-07 11:00 Scrapping spare wheels from the standard kit on new cars, combined with the rise of dangerous potholes on UK roads, has led to roadside breakdowns rising by almost 200,000 in 2016.
  The AA recorded 3.63million calls last year, up from 3.45m in 2015. The breakdown provider said much of this was down to the fact more new cars have ditched s
  
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• Renault R.S. 2027 Vision concept predicts F1's future

  05-04-2017 18:08
  
  Renault's R.S. 2027 Vision concept car will show the future of F1 cars at the Shanghai Motor Show 2017-04-06 10:00 Renault has announced a new concept car set to be shown at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show and, while we don’t know how it will look just yet, we do know that it will be called the R.S. 2027 Vision.
  As the name implies, the concept car will represent Renault’s vision of what its racing cars will be like in a decade’s time, in 2027. While the previous Renault Tre
  
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• Lexus has fun with April Fools' spot

  05-04-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lexus didn't let an opportunity to have some April Fools' fun pass by in the latest spot to join our weekly viral video charts.
  
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• Van finance explained: exploring leasing, contract hire and personal loan deals for van buyers

  05-04-2017 17:38
  
  Buying a van on finance is similar in many ways to car finance, although business users do get some benefits from buying a work vehicle 2017-04-06 18:45 If you're looking to buy a new van, you'll find plenty of ways to pay for it. Back in the day, cash was king, and you'd simply rock up to your nearest van dealer, hand over the money for a new vehicle for your business and be on your way. The only outlays you'd have to worry about then would be fuel, road tax and servicing, and then you'd need
  
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• Citroen Relay gets unofficial H-van 70th anniversary bodykit

  05-04-2017 17:13
  
  Two designers turn their hands to the Citroen Relay to create a tribute to the iconic H-van on its 70th anniversary 2017-04-05 09:10 70 years on from the unveiling of the Citroen Type H, two automotive designers have given the iconic H-Van – now the wheels of choice for countless trendy street food vendors around the UK – a proper anniversary celebration. 
  Designer Davido Bendorfer, in collaboration with Flamino Bertoni, has created a fibreglass bodykit for the Citroen Relay, w
  
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• Car Parts and Accessories Shop

  05-04-2017 17:06
  
  Whether you're looking to add some cool upgrades to your car or simply trying to keep it clean and in good running condition, you'll find some great options in our store section powered by Amazon!Added bonus of quick delivery on most parts if you have an Amazon Prime account.Continue reading Car Parts and Accessories Shop Car Parts and Accessories Shop originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 11:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&
  
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• Porsche, Audi team up for tech: autonomy, EVs, hybrids and more

  05-04-2017 17:04
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Porsche,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricThat's a lot of shared brainpower.Continue reading Porsche, Audi team up for tech: autonomy, EVs, hybrids and more Porsche, Audi team up for tech: autonomy, EVs, hybrids and more originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 11:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition hits New York, celebrating 50 years of Z

  05-04-2017 16:48
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,New York Auto Show,Nissan,Coupe,PerformanceThe car will debut next week at the New York Auto Show.Continue reading 2018 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition hits New York, celebrating 50 years of Z 2018 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition hits New York, celebrating 50 years of Z originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche and Audi to join forces over new electric car platform

  05-04-2017 16:37
  
  Two VW group firms to collaborate over electrification and autonomous tech up to 2025, with new large EVs in the pipeline 2017-04-05 15:30 Porsche and Audi are to work together on a new, shared vehicle platform that will allow both brands to offer increased electrification, digitalisation and autonomous tech, company bosses have announced. 
  “The best brains of both companies will together set the technical course for the future”, said Audi boss Rupert Stadler. He added: “
  
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• VW's controlling family sells Porsche Design stake ahead of Piech's exit

  05-04-2017 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The billionaire family that controls Volkswagen AG sold its shares in Porsche Design as the family's most prominent member prepares to cut ties after a long-running spat.
  
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• Peloton raises funding for automated truck convoy technology

  05-04-2017 16:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Peloton Technology, a startup backed by Intel, is raising more cash to fund its bid to improve highway safety and generate huge savings for the $700 billion trucking industry.
  
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• 2018 Audi Q8 tears up the Nurburgring

  05-04-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Audi,Crossover,SUVAudi stretches out its next SUV.Continue reading 2018 Audi Q8 tears up the Nurburgring 2018 Audi Q8 tears up the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM details CEO Mary Barra's pay, contacts with investor David Einhorn

  05-04-2017 15:14
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Chrysler,Ford,GMDETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors has reported in a regulatory filing that CEO Mary Barra's salary, bonus and awards declined more than 20 percent in 2016 to $22.6 million from $28.6 million in 2015.The company said this reflected a one-time retention bonus of nearly $11.2 million in stock options in 2015.Last week, No. 2 U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co said its chief executive Mark Fields' salary, bonus and stock awards rose 8 percent to $18.8 milli
  
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• Tesla has NOT surpassed GM as most valuable automaker, at least not yet

  05-04-2017 15:07
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Ford,GM,Tesla,Green Automakers,ElectricApril 4 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc, whose market capitalization passed that of Ford Motor Co. on Monday, still trailed General Motors Co as the most valuable U.S. auto firm in trading.Tesla traded at $301.74 midday and had a market capitalization of $49.1 billion, according to Thomson Reuters data, compared with $51.1 billion for GM. Several news organizations reported incorrectly that Tesla had surpassed GM.In trading Wednesday m
  
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• Trump would virtually eliminate budget for EPA vehicle testing

  05-04-2017 14:42
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,EmissionsA 99 percent federal cut to the vehicle testing budget.Continue reading Trump would virtually eliminate budget for EPA vehicle testing Trump would virtually eliminate budget for EPA vehicle testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driverless shuttle bus starts extended trials in London - HEXUS

  05-04-2017 14:01 via hexus.net
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  A driverless shuttle bus called Harry will be travelling around Greenwich, London over the new three weeks. Around 100 people, who applied alongside 5,000 others to take part in the trials, will be able to journey inside the bus. The bus is computer ...
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• Hennessey Exorcist is a 1,000bhp Chevrolet Camaro speed demon

  05-04-2017 13:59
  
  Upgrade package by American tuners Hennessey unleashes 1,000bhp from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2017-04-05 13:00 American tuner Hennessey Performance has lifted the sheets on its latest creation – a highly modified Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 which will be limited to 100 units per year of production.
  Called The Exorcist, it’s based on the latest version of the Chevrolet muscle car, but gets radical engine tuning and modifications, enabling it to blast down a quarter mile drag strip in less t
  
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• U.S. auto industry faces 2004-style 'Triple Threat,' Deutsche Bank warns

  05-04-2017 13:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This week's report about a stagnation in light-vehicle sales may be a sign that the auto industry is about to head back down the mountain at a rapid pace after a peak last year, Deutsche Bank says.
  
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• Volvo Cars sales continue to rise

  05-04-2017 13:39
  
  Geely-owned Volvo Cars has reported another strong sales month in March with a 9.3% year-on-year increase on the back of double digit growth in the Asia Pacific and EMEA regions. Total sales for the month amounted to 57,158 cars, compared to 52,279 cars a year earlier.
  
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• Mahindra targets India's CV market for electric

  05-04-2017 13:39
  
  Mahindra is hoping to start selling electric buses in India next year as it responds to government policies to encourage EV take-up and reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels as well as improve air quality.
  
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• Hyundai and Kia cut China production

  05-04-2017 13:27
  
  Hyundai and affiliate Kia are cutting production at joint ventures in China as diplomatic tensions between China and Korea hit economic ties between the two countries.
  
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• “Driver Power has played an active role in revolutionising the car retail and repair scene”

  05-04-2017 13:24
  
  Mike Rutherford extols the virtues of the Driver Power survey, and the forum it creates for motorists to have their say. 2017-04-08 12:00 In 1988, armed with little more than a manual typewriter, Toyota MR2, mullet, and passion for most things motoring, I helped establish and launch Auto Express. Since then I’ve averaged at least one column, feature, road test or news story per week.
  So I know a bit about the long and glorious history of what’s turned out to be Britain’s bigge
  
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• 'The minnows are rising in the VW Group with SEAT and Skoda looking stronger than ever'

  05-04-2017 12:45
  
  The VW Group brand hierarchy could be set for a shake-up as SEAT and Skoda increasingly challenge VW and Audi for sales2017-04-05 11:40 SEAT hasn’t had the best of times in the past.  As well as struggling with a lack of identity within the Volkswagen Group, massive losses led to big question marks over the brand’s future.
  Chatting to SEAT’s charismatic boss Luca de Meo at the launch of the impressive new Ibiza supermini, he revealed the state of affairs the company
  
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• Nissan India sales up 45% in FY 2016

  05-04-2017 12:36
  
  Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) announced total domestic sales of 57,315 units in FY2016, registering growth of 45% over the previous financial year.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz launches Apple CarPlay/MirrorLink in trucks

  05-04-2017 12:34
  
  Mercedes-Benz says it is the first truck manufacturer to bring the Apple CarPlay infotainment system into its vehicles.
  
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• ARNPO stresses overseas potential for Russian supplier growth

  05-04-2017 12:31
  AvtoVAZ Renault-Nissan Purchasing Organisation (ARNPO) says it has to be able to compete internationally as well as be efficient on the Russian domestic front as it looks to consolidate and increase its presence home and abroad.
  
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• Grupo Antolin 2016 sales up 50% at EUR5.2bn

  05-04-2017 12:30
  
  Grupo Antolin has unveiled consolidated sales of EUR5.2bn (US$5.6bn) for 2016, a 50% rise compared to the previous year and taking into account the first full year after consolidating Magna Interiors, acquired in August, 2015.
  
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• UK car market hits new record in March

  05-04-2017 12:25
  The UK's new car market grew by 8.4% in March, making it the biggest month for UK car sales since records began.
  
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• BYD opens electric bus factory in Hungary

  05-04-2017 12:25
  
  BYD has opened its first bus plant in Europe in the northern Hungarian town of Komarom. 
  
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