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• Honda introduces Miimo, a robotic lawnmower

  11-04-2017 23:56
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Honda,GadgetsFinding Miimo? Check your back yard.Continue reading Honda introduces Miimo, a robotic lawnmower Honda introduces Miimo, a robotic lawnmower originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lyft lands $600 million in new funding

  11-04-2017 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Private equity firm KKR joined a $600 million financing round, giving a sizeable financial boost to Lyft as it continues to compete fiercely with rival Uber.
  
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• Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan get 6-year, 72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty

  11-04-2017 23:03
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Volkswagen,Maintenance,Crossover,SUVIt's transferable, too.Continue reading Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan get 6-year, 72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan get 6-year, 72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Acura TLX gets sporty A-Spec trim with mid-cycle refresh

  11-04-2017 23:00
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,SedanThe latest Acura with the Precision concept's grille.Continue reading 2018 Acura TLX gets sporty A-Spec trim with mid-cycle refresh 2018 Acura TLX gets sporty A-Spec trim with mid-cycle refresh originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Falling used-car prices could hurt new sales, analyst warns

  11-04-2017 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Prices for used cars and trucks could fall 15 to 20 percent as dealerships become awash in off-lease vehicles, creating 'a big problem' for new-vehicle sales, an analyst said.
  
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• Ford's Hybrid Police Car | Autoblog Minute

  11-04-2017 22:50
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThis is the Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, the first pursuit-rated hybrid cruiser. Designed for efficient fuel savings and urban patrols.Continue reading Ford's Hybrid Police Car | Autoblog Minute Ford's Hybrid Police Car | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:50:26 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche comes to Gran Turismo video game series for the first time

  11-04-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Porsche,Coupe,Performance,RacingA momentous day for Gran Turismo fans.Continue reading Porsche comes to Gran Turismo video game series for the first time Porsche comes to Gran Turismo video game series for the first time originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• YouTube restores terminated dealership accounts

  11-04-2017 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  YouTube restored dealership accounts that were mistakenly terminated in the last several days.
  
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• 1 killed, 2 injured in Tenn. supply plant shooting

  11-04-2017 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Three people were shot, one fatally, in the parking lot of supplier Ficosa's northern Tennessee plant in what police said appeared to be a domestic violence incident.
  
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• AutoNation's Jackson praises Trump's anti-regulatory stance

  11-04-2017 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On topics from President Donald Trump to hybrid cars, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson was his usual outspoken self at the NADA/J.D. Power Automotive Forum.
  
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• Nissan's Rogue Dogue | Autoblog Minute

  11-04-2017 20:37
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoA car for Man's best friend. This Nissan Rogue Crossover is fitted to easily travel with your pet. Included are plenty of accessories, like a slide away ramp and portable 360° shower and dryer.Continue reading Nissan's Rogue Dogue | Autoblog Minute Nissan's Rogue Dogue | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:37:18 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla valuation 'inexplicable,' says AutoNation CEO

  11-04-2017 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The head of America's biggest auto dealership group isn't sold on Tesla becoming the top U.S. automaker by market capitalization.
  
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• McLaren 720S reaches series production, first car built

  11-04-2017 20:10
  
  Filed under:McLaren,SupercarsThe first 400 cars have already been sold.Continue reading McLaren 720S reaches series production, first car built McLaren 720S reaches series production, first car built originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Incentives will hit $4K per car, cut profits, analyst predicts

  11-04-2017 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. auto industry's typical short-term focus on boosting sales with incentives is endangering profits years down the road, an analyst said at the NADA/J.D. Power Automotive Forum in New York.
  
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• Aston Martin's Vanquish S Red Arrow aerobatics special edition is a stunning tribute

  11-04-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceOne of the cars will go to charity.Continue reading Aston Martin's Vanquish S Red Arrow aerobatics special edition is a stunning tribute Aston Martin's Vanquish S Red Arrow aerobatics special edition is a stunning tribute originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Brazilian domestic market begins recovering

  11-04-2017 18:31
  The wait has been long - nothing short of 26 consecutive months - but finally there is a year on year auto sales gain in Brazil!
  
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• New MG sports car? MG E-Motion concept set for Shanghai

  11-04-2017 18:13
  
  MG is getting back into the sports car segment, if its Shanghai Motor Show concept car is anything to go by 2017-04-11 17:00 After a lengthy absence and years of rumors it appears MG will finally be returning to the sports car market. Hazy teaser images of what looks to be a new concept car have appeared online, with reports suggesting the car could be called the MG E-Motion.
  As the name suggests it will be a pure electric sports car, which could potentially preview a spiritual successor to the
  
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• MG E-Motion concept confirms new EV sports car on the way

  11-04-2017 18:13
  
  All electric MG E-Motion gets the green light, will push MG upmarket 2017-04-17 11:00 MG has confirmed that a production version of the fully electric E-Motion concept has been given the green light ahead of the car’s official debut at the Shanghai Motor Show later this week.
  It’s been 11 years since MG axed the TF roadster, and while a date hasn’t been nailed down as to when the E-Motion will go into production, company bosses have promised the car signals MG’s return t
  
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• How Audi keeps it fresh in the design department

  11-04-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Audi,Coupe,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceThe former design leader has plans to lead again.Continue reading How Audi keeps it fresh in the design department How Audi keeps it fresh in the design department originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chrome wings, true crossovers and heckin' wagons: What people think of Buick Regal TourX, Sportback

  11-04-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The sixth-generation Buick Regal will be available in the U.S. as a four-door hatchback and a wagon -- no traditional sedan. Here's what people are saying about the latest Regals.
  
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• UPDATE: BMWs with driver-assist tech banned from BMWCCA track days

  11-04-2017 17:34
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,BMW,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Luxury,PerformanceThe Genesee Valley Chapter of BMW Car Club of America regards driver assist systems as too unpredictable.Continue reading UPDATE: BMWs with driver-assist tech banned from BMWCCA track days UPDATE: BMWs with driver-assist tech banned from BMWCCA track days originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nb
  
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• BMWs with driver-assist tech banned from BMWCCA track days

  11-04-2017 17:34
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,BMW,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Luxury,PerformanceThe Genesee Valley Chapter of BMW Car Club of America regards driver assist systems as too unpredictable.Continue reading BMWs with driver-assist tech banned from BMWCCA track days BMWs with driver-assist tech banned from BMWCCA track days originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 10 tips for first-time buyers

  11-04-2017 17:32
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,Used Car BuyingIt doesn't matter whether you're a recent grad with your first real job or a 30-something decamping to the suburbs, car buying is never filled with as much uncertainty as it is the first time you tackle it.Continue reading 10 tips for first-time buyers 10 tips for first-time buyers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shopping for a loan? Autoblog's loan calculator can help

  11-04-2017 17:22
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car BuyingAnyone can provide you with an approximate payment on a car or truck loan. But in seeking larger loan amounts for a longer period of time – like a home mortgage – many of those loan providers want you to volunteer more than the amount borrowed.Continue reading Shopping for a loan? Autoblog's loan calculator can help Shopping for a loan? Autoblog's loan calculator can help originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:22:00 EDT.Please see our t
  
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• Which is the UK’s slowest motorway?

  11-04-2017 17:14
  
  It’s official, and somewhat unsurprising, the M25 has the slowest average speed of any UK motorway 2017-04-11 16:13 The UK’s slowest motorway has been officially named, with the M25 circling London clocking a miserable average speed of just 25.05 miles per hour last year.
  The M4 between London and South Wales was found to be the second slowest stretch of motorway in the UK with drivers reaching just 30.46 mph on average, according to the figures by vehicle tracking company Satrak. A
  
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• New Toyota Yaris 2017 review

  11-04-2017 17:12
  
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  Image 1 of 12 11 Apr, 2017 4:30pmSam Naylor
  The Toyota Yaris has been updated for 2017, but are the changes enough for it to stand out in the supermini class?The Toyota Yaris is one of the brand’s best-selling models, and in the UK it competes with the hugely popular Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and VW Polo models in the supermini class. It’s easy to see why Toyota has refreshed the car with this new facelifted version, then. 
  It’s a subtle change, but the new
  
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• New Car Buying 101: Avoiding the Hassle - At All Costs

  11-04-2017 17:11
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,Car DealersMore than a full century since cars became affordable to the working class, a significant percentage of car buyers remain repelled by the perceived difficulty of buying a new or pre-owned vehicleContinue reading New Car Buying 101: Avoiding the Hassle - At All Costs New Car Buying 101: Avoiding the Hassle - At All Costs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email t
  
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• New-car buying 101: Avoid the hassle

  11-04-2017 17:11
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,Car DealersMore than a century since cars became affordable to the working class, a significant percentage of car buyers remain repelled by the buying process.Continue reading New-car buying 101: Avoid the hassle New-car buying 101: Avoid the hassle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chrysler 200S: Get it before it's not

  11-04-2017 17:04
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,SedanAfter decades of missing the mark with its midsize sedans, in the introduction of the Chrysler 200 the Chrysler folks would seem to have found some midsize mojo.Continue reading Chrysler 200S: Get it before it's not Chrysler 200S: Get it before it's not originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buying bang for your buck: Chrysler 300 and Kia Cadenza

  11-04-2017 16:56
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Chrysler,Kia,Car Buying,SedanIn today's car market a Chrysler or Kia with a base price of $30K can easily become $45K, just by checking a few random boxes.Continue reading Buying bang for your buck: Chrysler 300 and Kia Cadenza Buying bang for your buck: Chrysler 300 and Kia Cadenza originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• In hot pursuit of history: Watch evolution of Ford's police cars

  11-04-2017 16:55
  
  Filed under:Videos,New York Auto Show,Ford,United States,Sedan,Police/EmergencyFrom V8s to hybrids, Ford police cars have changed a lot.Continue reading In hot pursuit of history: Watch evolution of Ford's police cars In hot pursuit of history: Watch evolution of Ford's police cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Skoda Rapid Spaceback review

  11-04-2017 16:52
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Rapid Spaceback focusing on the Rapid Spaceback Mk1 (2014-date)It’s coming up to three decades since Skoda was absorbed into the Volkswagen empire, and while the cars are no longer as cheap as they were, they still offer excellent value for budget-conscious buyers.
  For nearly 20 years, Skoda sold large numbers of Fabia superminis and Octavia hatchbacks and estates, but nothing in betw
  
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• Mercedes packs S class with most advanced autonomous tech again

  11-04-2017 16:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 2018 S-class sedan arriving on the market this fall ushers in a new iteration of the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive suite of semiautonomous driving technologies. The automaker says it takes a major step toward autonomous driving.
  
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• 2018 Audi A8 caught without camo

  11-04-2017 16:34
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Audi,Sedan,LuxuryThe biggest differences are the ones you can't see.Continue reading 2018 Audi A8 caught without camo 2018 Audi A8 caught without camo originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog sell-it-yourself highlight: 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport

  11-04-2017 16:23
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,SUVThe Jeep Cherokee has an inline six, 4WD, automatic transmission and under 100,000 miles.Continue reading Autoblog sell-it-yourself highlight: 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport Autoblog sell-it-yourself highlight: 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog sell-it-yourself highlight: 2005 Ford Mustang GT

  11-04-2017 16:19
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,CoupeIs there a current American brand more 'American' than Ford's Mustang? Few things speak to America's far-reaching optimism and potential (new Shelby versions can sell for upwards of $80K!) than the ubiquitous Mustang.Continue reading Autoblog sell-it-yourself highlight: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Autoblog sell-it-yourself highlight: 2005 Ford Mustang GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of
  
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• Autoblog sell-it-yourself highlight: 1990 Toyota Pickup

  11-04-2017 15:55
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,TruckAt a time when a new Toyota Tacoma can easily top $40,000, the purity of a base, rear-wheel drive Toyota with just 168,000 miles over its 27 years – and selling for $2,000 – can't be overstated.Continue reading Autoblog sell-it-yourself highlight: 1990 Toyota Pickup Autoblog sell-it-yourself highlight: 1990 Toyota Pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permali
  
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• Van safety tips: how to keep your van, its cargo and yourself safe at work

  11-04-2017 15:49
  
  Health and safety has never been a bigger focus for UK businesses, here are some top tips for van owners and drivers 2017-04-11 14:45 If you're using a van for work, then you need to do so safely while protecting this vital asset, keeping it secure and making sure thieves think twice about stealing it or its contents.
  Owning and running a van is a full-time job. Not only do you need to keep it maintained and working properly on the road, but it needs to be safe and secure so that your business
  
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• China first-quarter auto sales strong, but outlook is modest for Ford, GM

  11-04-2017 15:44
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Ford,GM,Electric,HybridContinue reading China first-quarter auto sales strong, but outlook is modest for Ford, GM China first-quarter auto sales strong, but outlook is modest for Ford, GM originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Australia sees record March sales

  11-04-2017 15:35
  
  Australia's motor industry recorded its best-ever March sales  with volume up 0.9% on the same month last year.
  
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• Audi Q4 crossover starts production in 2019, Q8 in 2018

  11-04-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Audi,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryExpect the Q4 to look like the TT Offroad concept.Continue reading Audi Q4 crossover starts production in 2019, Q8 in 2018 Audi Q4 crossover starts production in 2019, Q8 in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rethinking the interior of autonomous vehicles - COMMENT

  11-04-2017 15:21
  Dr Detlef Jürss, Chief Technical Officer of Adient, describes how life on board will change in the vehicle of the future - turning today's functional interior into a place for work, relaxation, communication, entertainment or even sleep.
  
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• VW spends big to teams with Mobvoi and make in-car AI less terrible

  11-04-2017 14:44
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyYes, Mobvoi is the smartwatch maker.Continue reading VW spends big to teams with Mobvoi and make in-car AI less terrible VW spends big to teams with Mobvoi and make in-car AI less terrible originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW spends big to team with Mobvoi and make in-car AI less terrible

  11-04-2017 14:44
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyYes, Mobvoi is the smartwatch maker.Continue reading VW spends big to team with Mobvoi and make in-car AI less terrible VW spends big to team with Mobvoi and make in-car AI less terrible originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Venezuela hits Goodyear results

  11-04-2017 14:33
  
  Trends in the global tyre industry play to the strengths of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and its strategy to drive profitable growth.
  
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• Russia targets auto suppliers for financial incentives

  11-04-2017 14:27
  Russia's Industrial Development Fund (IDF) says providing access to certain incentives for overseas companies looking to set up in the country, "is not rocket science," as Moscow continues its drive to steer the automotive sector through turbulent times.
  
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• Ford sees more SUV growth

  11-04-2017 14:22
  Ford said it sees the SUV segment growing further - accounting for more than 45% of the non-premium US retail auto industry in the next five to seven years.
  
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• India car market exceeds 3m units in FY2016/17

  11-04-2017 14:16
  Data released by SIAM shows that passenger vehicle sales in India crossed the 3m units milestone for the first time in 2016-17 (fiscal year ended March 31), with the market registering growth of 9.2%.
  
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• Best cars for under £5,000

  11-04-2017 14:05
  
  You’ve got a £5,000 budget for a used car, what do you buy? You could do a lot worse than one of these, our best cars for £5k… 2017-04-11 13:05 If you buy a brand new car you’ll probably get a relatively refined drive, penny-saving economy and unshakeable reliability, but these are all things that come at a cost. Literally. The entry price to new car ownership - however reasonable a particular model may seem - can be off-putting for those with a limited budget, ev
  
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• Nissan creates the Rogue Dogue, a crossover dog owners will be begging for

  11-04-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Nissan,CrossoverYo dogs, we heard you like riding in the car, so we put dog stuff in this car.Continue reading Nissan creates the Rogue Dogue, a crossover dog owners will be begging for Nissan creates the Rogue Dogue, a crossover dog owners will be begging for originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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