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• Things to look for at the 2017 New York Auto Show

  06-04-2017 23:20
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Sedan,SUV,WagonWhere to find the Big News in the Big Apple.Continue reading Things to look for at the 2017 New York Auto Show Things to look for at the 2017 New York Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The 2018 Audi RS3 sedan priced above the BMW M2 and Mercedes CLA45 AMG

  06-04-2017 23:15
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Audi,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceA very limited number of 2017 models will be produced.Continue reading The 2018 Audi RS3 sedan priced above the BMW M2 and Mercedes CLA45 AMG The 2018 Audi RS3 sedan priced above the BMW M2 and Mercedes CLA45 AMG originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 prototypes caught on camera

  06-04-2017 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two weeks after Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased the first 6-second video of a newly minted, almost-final version of the company's $35,000 Model 3, prototypes have begun to appear in the wild.
  
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• Former FBI director to oversee nearly $1 billion in Takata restitution funds

  06-04-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A federal judge plans to name former FBI director Robert Mueller to oversee nearly $1 billion in Takata restitution funds as part of a Justice Department settlement.
  
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• The good kind of blues | 2017 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar First Drive

  06-04-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Volvo,First Drives,Sedan,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceThey're not for everyone, and that's kind of the point.Continue reading The good kind of blues | 2017 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar First Drive The good kind of blues | 2017 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin to turn an air force base into a factory to build DBX crossover

  06-04-2017 21:50
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Aston Martin,UKThe site was formally handed over today.Continue reading Aston Martin to turn an air force base into a factory to build DBX crossover Aston Martin to turn an air force base into a factory to build DBX crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• American Axle completes $3.3 billion acquisition of Metaldyne

  06-04-2017 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  American Axle has completed its $3.3 billion acquisition of Metaldyne Performance Groupfrom private equity firm American Securities.
  
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• Uber's Levandowski fights full disclosure over Waymo secrets

  06-04-2017 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber's robocar project director wants the company to be spared from having to turn over certain documents in Waymo's trade-secrets theft suit, saying he's vulnerable to criminal prosecution.
  
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• Pontiac should come back as a performance division for GM

  06-04-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Automakers,Classics,Open RoadBring back the former Super Sport (SS) models under the Pontiac brand.Continue reading Pontiac should come back as a performance division for GM Pontiac should come back as a performance division for GM originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW invests $180 million in Google-backed Chinese AI startup

  06-04-2017 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mobvoi, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup backed by Google, is getting a $180 million investment from Volkswagen to join a race to build the technology into cars.
  
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• Ex-VW chairman Ferdinand Piech sells his stake to his brother

  06-04-2017 20:35
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,VolkswagenContinue reading Ex-VW chairman Ferdinand Piech sells his stake to his brother Ex-VW chairman Ferdinand Piech sells his stake to his brother originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CarMax net rose 8.2% in latest quarter on higher unit sales

  06-04-2017 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CarMax's net income rose 8.2 percent in the quarter ended Feb. 28 on a solid rise in used-vehicle sales.
  
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• The black and gold Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition is heading to America

  06-04-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Motorsports,Lotus,Coupe,PerformanceThis is the fastest road car Lotus has ever built.Continue reading The black and gold Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition is heading to America The black and gold Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition is heading to America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM joins chorus warning used-car prices to fall amid glut

  06-04-2017 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM said a glut of used vehicles will return to market after their leases expire and drag on its finance unit this year, following similar warnings by peer Ford and lenders such as Ally Financial.
  
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• 2018 Merecedes-AMG GT R Coupe priced at $157,995

  06-04-2017 19:50
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsIt goes on sale this summer.Continue reading 2018 Merecedes-AMG GT R Coupe priced at $157,995 2018 Merecedes-AMG GT R Coupe priced at $157,995 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi A3 set to raise its game on quality and tech in 2019

  06-04-2017 19:23
  
  Audi’s fourth-generation A3 will push upmarket and feature 48-volt electric tech when it goes on sale in the UK in 2019 2017-04-08 18:00 BMW’s new 1 Series is on the horizon for late 2018, but Audi will also have a fresh challenger ready to take it on in the form of the latest A3. The popular hatch will debut in hatchback, saloon and, eventually, coupe form.
  The A3 is one of the best-selling premium models in the UK thanks to its range of bodystyles, trim levels and powertrains cove
  
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• This '60s Porsche racer hides a fully electric powertrain

  06-04-2017 19:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Classics,Electric,RacingHere's a cool way to spend a million.Continue reading This '60s Porsche racer hides a fully electric powertrain This '60s Porsche racer hides a fully electric powertrain originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes GLA 2017 review

  06-04-2017 18:12
  
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  Image 1 of 25 10 Apr, 2017 11:00pmLawrence Allan
  Does a range of tweaks enhance the big-selling Mercedes GLA crossover?The C-Class might be Mercedes’ biggest-selling model in the UK, but the brand’s smaller cars aren’t exactly floundering. Built on the same platform, the A-Class, B-Class, CLA and GLA have together accounted for more than two million units in the past five years. There isn’t a big need to renew the recipe, then, but the GLA is now the last of
  
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• Honda's latest Civic Si rated at 205 hp with turbo

  06-04-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The turbo engine inside Honda's latest Civic Si may be new, but the power output isn't.
  
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• Credible, but not incredible | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas First Drive

  06-04-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,First Drives,Crossover,SUVHitting all the right notes doesn't necessarily equal a harmonious song.Continue reading Credible, but not incredible | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas First Drive Credible, but not incredible | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AFSA gives Congress an earful about the CFPB

  06-04-2017 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The American Financial Services Association, a lender trade group, listed a number of complaints about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in testimony before a Congressional subcommittee.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 release candidate spied, looks more like a Model S

  06-04-2017 17:47
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Tesla,Green Automakers,Technology,Sedan,ElectricAny changes from here will likely not involve the body.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 release candidate spied, looks more like a Model S Tesla Model 3 release candidate spied, looks more like a Model S originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford smart crib rocks babies to sleep using car sounds, streetlights

  06-04-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Tesla,Green Automakers,Technology,Sedan,ElectricControlled with a smartphone app, the cot makes car sounds and imitates streetlights.Continue reading Ford smart crib rocks babies to sleep using car sounds, streetlights Ford smart crib rocks babies to sleep using car sounds, streetlights originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM CFO expects strong 2017 despite 'challenging' environment

  06-04-2017 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM CFO Chuck Stevens expects another "very strong year" in 2017 and reiterated the company's earnings forecast. But GM plans steady cuts in inventory levels throughout year.
  
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• Another startup promises self-driving taxis 'soon'

  06-04-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousTest rides with real passengers could start within the next few months.Continue reading Another startup promises self-driving taxis 'soon' Another startup promises self-driving taxis 'soon' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda reveals the 205-horsepower Civic Si sedan and coupe

  06-04-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Honda,Coupe,Sedan,Budget,PerformanceIt goes on sale next month.Continue reading Honda reveals the 205-horsepower Civic Si sedan and coupe Honda reveals the 205-horsepower Civic Si sedan and coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW UK workers to strike over pensions

  06-04-2017 16:51
  
  British workers at BMW will hold eight 24-hour strikes over the next few weeks to oppose plans by the carmaker to close their final salary pensions.
  
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• Automotive Tubeless Tire Market Expected to Reach $198 Billion by 2023 - Allied Market Research - Yahoo Finance

  06-04-2017 16:39 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Tubeless Tire Market Expected to Reach $198 Billion by 2023 - Allied Market Research
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  Automotive Tubeless Tire Market was valued at $132 billion in 2016, and is projected to reach $198 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2017 to 2023. The passenger car segment is expected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Safety Council Presents Pathfinder Award to BMW's Klaus Kompass - Yahoo Finance

  06-04-2017 16:39 via finance.yahoo.com
  
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  Automotive Safety Council Presents Pathfinder Award to BMW's Klaus Kompass
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  DETROIT, April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 56th Annual General Meeting of the Automotive Safety Council, held March 22-26, 2017 in Aventura, Florida, the organization recognized Klaus Kompass of BMW AG with its prestigious Pathfinder Award.and more »
  
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• David Brown Automotive brings classic Mini into the 21st Century - Evo

  06-04-2017 16:12 via evo.co.uk
  
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  David Brown Automotive brings classic Mini into the 21st Century
  Evo
  Artisinal car manufacturer David Brown Automotive has launched its second model after the much-coveted Speedback GT. While the Speedback GT is an Aston Martin DB5 re-embodiment based on Jaguar XKR underpinnings, the second model is a ...
  
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• Mini Remastered revealed by David Brown Automotive - Autocar

  06-04-2017 16:06 via autocar.co.uk
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  Mini Remastered revealed by David Brown Automotive
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  The Mini Remastered is a luxury original Mini with a tweaked 1275cc engine, Apple CarPlay functionality, and a bespoke interior and paint is being launched by David Brown Automotive (DBA), the company behind the DB5-lookalike Speedback GT. Invoking ...and more »
  
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• Subaru's top-selling Outback receives 2018 nip, tuck

  06-04-2017 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subaru's venerable Outback, the automaker's best-selling nameplate, is undergoing a freshening that includes a bolder, more rugged looking face for 2018.
  
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• Former GM chief Wagoner joins ChargePoint board

  06-04-2017 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former GM chief Rick Wagoner, who introduced the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid during his last year as CEO of the automaker, is promoting vehicle electrification once again.
  
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• PSA Group starts US market entry with carsharing services

  06-04-2017 15:25
  
  The PSA Group has started its long-term strategic aim to enter the US market with the introduction of carsharing services and the appointment of a a North American operations head.
  
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• South Africa: Automotive Sector Must Transform - AllAfrica.com

  06-04-2017 15:20 via allafrica.com
  
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  South Africa: Automotive Sector Must Transform
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  Pretoria — Transformation of the automotive industry, which can lead to inclusive growth, is not negotiable, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. Speaking at the inaugural National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers ...
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• Mercedes plans more driving assist functions

  06-04-2017 15:15
  
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz S-Class will this autumn move further towards autonomous driving.
  
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• Peugeot's U.S. return to be led by former Nissan exec Dominique

  06-04-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  France's PSA Group -- the maker of Peugeots and Citroens -- is taking its first significant step to re-enter the U.S. market by naming former TrueCar and Nissan executive Larry Dominique to spearhead the project.
  
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• 2018 Subaru Outback to show fresh new face in New York

  06-04-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Subaru,Crossover,WagonSubaru promises a better ride and a quieter interior.Continue reading 2018 Subaru Outback to show fresh new face in New York 2018 Subaru Outback to show fresh new face in New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global $12.54 Billion Automotive Paints Market, 2016-2022 - Research and Markets - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  06-04-2017 14:50 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  Global $12.54 Billion Automotive Paints Market, 2016-2022 - Research and Markets
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  Global Automotive Paints market was 8.82 Billion USD in 2015 and is forecasted to reach $12.54 Billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 5.15% for the forecasted period. Asia Pacific holds the largest share in Global Automotive Paints market followed by Europe.
  Automotive Coatings Market worth $28bn by 2022: Global Market Insights, Inc.GlobeNewswire (press release)all 60 news article
  
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• Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 1.6 diesel review

  06-04-2017 14:46
  
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  Image 1 of 13 6 Apr, 2017 1:30pmRichard Ingram
  With buyers flocking to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, Vauxhall has pulled out all the stops for the new Insignia Grand SportVauxhall’s history of big saloons stretches back for decades. The outgoing Insignia has been a fleet favourite since it launched in 2008, but with buyers now shying away in favour of premium models like the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, bosses have thrown ripped up the rule book for its latest company car.
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• PSA Group starts operations in USA with carsharing services ... - Automotive World (press release)

  06-04-2017 14:36 via automotiveworld.com
  PSA Group starts operations in USA with carsharing services ...
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  The 1st launch of mobility services in North America is through Free2Move, PSA Group's mobility brand and its partner Travelcar, a start-up founded in 2012.and more »
  
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• Ford to launch plug-in car in China next year, electrify most by 2025

  06-04-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Emissions,China,Electric,HybridBEIJING (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. said it will launch a plug-in hybrid car in China in 2018 and a fully electric sport-utility vehicle in the next five years, as it works toward electrifying most of its lineup in the world's biggest auto market by 2025.This comes at a time when Beijing is urging automakers to sell more electric vehicles, laying out strict fuel economy targets and subsidizing certain new energy vehicle models, in a bid to cut
  
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• Delphi investments seek to advance in-car computing

  06-04-2017 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Delphi Automotive is investing in three companies to improve data processing and management within vehicles. The ventures will allow Delphi to increase the speed of vehicle connectivity as well as leverage data that is collected in the car.
  
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• 2018 Dodge Demon comes with a factory tune for race gas

  06-04-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Coupe,PerformanceGimme 100-octane fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire!Continue reading 2018 Dodge Demon comes with a factory tune for race gas 2018 Dodge Demon comes with a factory tune for race gas originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• $110.42 Billion Automotive Lightweight Materials Market - By Material, Application, Component, Vehicle Type - Global ... - Yahoo Finance

  06-04-2017 13:33 via finance.yahoo.com
  $110.42 Billion Automotive Lightweight Materials Market - By Material, Application, Component, Vehicle Type - Global ...
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  The automotive lightweight material market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.06% during the forecast period and reach a market size of $110.42 billion in 2021. The major drivers of the market are the stringent emission and fuel economy regulations ...and more »
  
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• Original Mini returns! 60s classic remastered by David Brown with £50k price

  06-04-2017 13:25
  
  David Brown Automotive launches new Project 2, a reengineered and modernized original classic Mini limited to 100 cars 2017-04-06 16:00 Are you a Mini enthusiast but not impressed by BMW's efforts to relaunch the icon? David Brown Automotive might have the car for you. The 'Mini Remastered' is a 21st century reworking of the classic city car, limited to 100 models and with a projected £50,000 starting price.
  That entry-level price reflects the fact that the Mini Remastered is hand-bu
  
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• Mercedes-Benz Vans spends $150m to build Sprinter in Argentina

  06-04-2017 13:20
  
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Vans said it was spending US$150m to build the next generation Sprinter large van in Argentina.
  
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• Ford Romania adds hires ahead of EcoSport SOP

  06-04-2017 13:20
  
  Ford Romania has confirmed that it has started the process of recruiting 976 people to support production of the new EcoSport small sports utility vehicle which is due to start later this year (October according to just-auto/QUBE/PLDB).
  
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• Ford plots plug-in hybrid, electrification push for China

  06-04-2017 13:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford will launch a plug-in hybrid car in China in 2018 and a fully electric crossover in the next five years, as it works toward electrifying most of its lineup there by 2025.
  
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• UK LCV sales dip in March

  06-04-2017 13:10
  
  Unlike cars, light commercial vehicle registrations in the UK dipped in March, as the market stabilised following a sustained period of strong growth and record demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which said 63,316 light commercial vehicles hit British roads last month, representing a small fall of 0.9%, and the first decline in March for five years.
  
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