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• The Miata is always the answer, but which one is the answer for you?

  21-04-2017 23:45
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Long-Term Garage,Convertible,Lightweight,PerformanceWe've sampled each end of the Miata spectrum, and brought you a handy guide.Continue reading The Miata is always the answer, but which one is the answer for you? The Miata is always the answer, but which one is the answer for you? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buy a McLaren P1 GTR, Porsche 918 Spyder, and a Ferrari LaFerrari all in one place

  21-04-2017 22:40
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,McLaren,Porsche,Auctions,Coupe,Hybrid,SupercarsRM Sotheby's is your one-stop hypercar shop.Continue reading Buy a McLaren P1 GTR, Porsche 918 Spyder, and a Ferrari LaFerrari all in one place Buy a McLaren P1 GTR, Porsche 918 Spyder, and a Ferrari LaFerrari all in one place originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buying bang for your buck: Honda Accord and Chevy Malibu

  21-04-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Chevrolet,Honda,Car Buying,SedanWe examine the pricing and options of the Chevy Malibu and Honda Accord.Continue reading Buying bang for your buck: Honda Accord and Chevy Malibu Buying bang for your buck: Honda Accord and Chevy Malibu originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Career Center East to host automotive technology show - Star Local Media

  21-04-2017 22:23 via starlocalmedia.com
  
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  Career Center East to host automotive technology show
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  The Career Center East will host an automotive technology show and shine fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon May 13. The car show will allow residents to see different types of cars, check out the campuses' facilities and help raise money for the CCE programs.
  
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• Vanhawks acquired by Ontario-based automotive parts manufacturer Warren Industries - BetaKit

  21-04-2017 22:14 via betakit.com
  
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  Vanhawks acquired by Ontario-based automotive parts manufacturer Warren Industries
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  Vanhawks has been acquired by Concord, Ontario-based automotive parts manufacturer Warren Industries, according to a report from Techvibes. Vanhawks will continue to build products under Warren Industries, and will function as an independent ...
  
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• Buying bang for your buck: Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti

  21-04-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Alfa Romeo,Car Buying,SedanWhy the cover car of the moment is also a good deal.Continue reading Buying bang for your buck: Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Buying bang for your buck: Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla recalling 53,000 vehicles for parking brake issue

  21-04-2017 21:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Recalls,Tesla,ElectricThe issue stems from a third-party supplier, Brembo.Continue reading Tesla recalling 53,000 vehicles for parking brake issue Tesla recalling 53,000 vehicles for parking brake issue originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda names chief marketing officer for U.S.

  21-04-2017 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mazda North American Operations appointed Dino Bernacchi to its newly created chief marketing officer position for U.S. operations.
  
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• Delphi working on Tesla-like updates for past and future cars

  21-04-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Infotainment,TechnologyDelphi also wants to work with automakers on future products.Continue reading Delphi working on Tesla-like updates for past and future cars Delphi working on Tesla-like updates for past and future cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US Judge sentences VW to 3 years probation and oversight as part of Dieselgate settlement

  21-04-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,VolkswagenIt's part of a $4.3 billion settlement announced in January.Continue reading US Judge sentences VW to 3 years probation and oversight as part of Dieselgate settlement US Judge sentences VW to 3 years probation and oversight as part of Dieselgate settlement originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tractor trailer drags car for miles along California highway

  21-04-2017 20:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Driving,SafetyWhat a drag, man.Continue reading Tractor trailer drags car for miles along California highway Tractor trailer drags car for miles along California highway originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1973 Mercury Montego MX Brougham Sawzall Convertible Edition

  21-04-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Convertible,Classics,LuxuryTechnically speaking, this Sawzall Convertible is really a Sawzall Roadster, but we'll stick with the traditional name for a de-roofed hooptie.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1973 Mercury Montego MX Brougham Sawzall Convertible Edition Junkyard Gem: 1973 Mercury Montego MX Brougham Sawzall Convertible Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&n
  
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• The irony of the EV chargers at the Thomas Edison Museum

  21-04-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,ElectricEdison was more of a DC guy.Continue reading The irony of the EV chargers at the Thomas Edison Museum The irony of the EV chargers at the Thomas Edison Museum originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi is building over-the-air software suite for automakers

  21-04-2017 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The cars consumers are already driving could soon get over-the-air software updates like those pioneered by Tesla that fix flaws or add features without a visit to the dealership.
  
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• Honda is spending $124 million on a new wind tunnel facility in Ohio

  21-04-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Plants/Manufacturing,Acura,Honda,United StatesIt's at the NSX proving grounds.Continue reading Honda is spending $124 million on a new wind tunnel facility in Ohio Honda is spending $124 million on a new wind tunnel facility in Ohio originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Gentex Q1 net income up 22 percent

  21-04-2017 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mirror supplier Gentex saw its first-quarter net income jump 22 percent to $97.6 million thanks to an increase in sales at its core automotive unit.
  
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• Perk up your Mazda Miata with BBR's new 248-horsepower turbo kit

  21-04-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Mazda,Convertible,PerformanceFlyin' Miata is the sole US distributor.Continue reading Perk up your Mazda Miata with BBR's new 248-horsepower turbo kit Perk up your Mazda Miata with BBR's new 248-horsepower turbo kit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Visteon wins Dongfeng cockpit domain controller deal

  21-04-2017 18:14
  
  China's second largest vehicle manufacturer, Dongfeng Motor, has chosen Visteon's SmartCore cockpit domain controller technology for a future domestic light vehicle programme. This will be the first SmartCore application in China.
  
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• How Jaguar optimized the Ingenium gas engine for the F-Type

  21-04-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Jaguar,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceWhat makes the four-cylinder Jaguar F-Type go.Continue reading How Jaguar optimized the Ingenium gas engine for the F-Type How Jaguar optimized the Ingenium gas engine for the F-Type originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW sentenced to pay $4.3 billion in U.S. fines and penalties, cooperate with investigators

  21-04-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A federal judge sentenced Volkswagen AG to pay a total of $4.3 billion in fines and penalties and called on the automaker to continue to fully cooperate with federal and state investigators.
  
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• Autoliv supplies Mercedes S-Class active safety

  21-04-2017 18:00
  
  Autoliv has announced supply of several active safety products for Daimler's updated Mercedes S-Class, launched at the Shanghai show this week.
  
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• Best cars for under £15,000

  21-04-2017 17:54
  
  A budget of £15,000 will get you a good new car, but it could land you an brilliant used one. Here are the best used cars in that bracket 2017-04-23 09:00 If you have £15,000 to spend on a car, you have two choices: enter the respectable new car market, or opt for the slightly less predictable but potentially very rewarding used car market. Here we explore the best used cars you can buy for £15k.
  While a new car should give you refined performance, great economy and unbeatable
  
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• Tesla issues recall of 53,000 cars over parking brake issue

  21-04-2017 17:42
  
  All Model S and Model X built between February and October last year to be recalled, but Tesla says cars are still safe to drive 2017-04-21 17:00 Tesla has confirmed it is issuing a recall for all Model S and Model X vehicles built between February and October 2016, meaning some 53,000 cars globally will have to return to the manufacturer.
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  According a Tesla, a potential fault with the electronic parking brake system on cars built between those months
  
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• VW customers in UK claim Dieselgate fix causes other problems

  21-04-2017 17:14
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Volkswagen,UKReported problems range from EGR trouble to DPF failure.Continue reading VW customers in UK claim Dieselgate fix causes other problems VW customers in UK claim Dieselgate fix causes other problems originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM to start pure-electric model production in China within 2 years, report says

  21-04-2017 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors will start production of a pure-electric model in China within two years, the Associated Press reported.
  
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• Hyundai built an awesome Santa Fe to cross the Antarctic

  21-04-2017 16:31
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Hyundai,Crossover,SUV,SpecialtyWe wish the stock ones were this cool.Continue reading Hyundai built an awesome Santa Fe to cross the Antarctic Hyundai built an awesome Santa Fe to cross the Antarctic originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi Sport is actually a thing, and it's set to fight BMW M, Mercedes-AMG 

  21-04-2017 16:02
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Motorsports,Audi,PerformanceFinally, we figure out what exactly Audi Sport means.Continue reading Audi Sport is actually a thing, and it's set to fight BMW M, Mercedes-AMG  Audi Sport is actually a thing, and it's set to fight BMW M, Mercedes-AMG  originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autonomous tech creeping in - the week

  21-04-2017 15:20
  Autonomous driving will, of course, arrive in stages; there are already defined levels of autonomy and quite a bit of the tech needed is already in cars as standard or optional equipment. I was reminded of this just this week when key tier one supplier Bosch popped up with its finding one in four newly registered cars has an automatic emergency braking system on board to prevent accidents and, if necessary, bring the vehicle to a stop in the event of an emergency.
  
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• Automotive Aftermarket Startups Focus on Service Aggregators, eCommerce Platforms and Telematics to Tap Growth ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  21-04-2017 15:16 via prnewswire.com
  
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  SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global automotive aftermarket startup ecosystem is witnessing rapid growth. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Toyota, BMW, Tesla, GM, TVS Automobile Solutions and Mahindra, are ...and more »
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek Edition

  21-04-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volkswagen,SedanHoping to lure outdoorsy, athletic types to the Jetta and Golf, Volkswagen partnered with the Trek bicycle company and sold Trek Edition cars with matching mountain bikes.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek Edition Junkyard Gem: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EDT Automotive on year of growth and industry acclaim - Tyrepress.com

  21-04-2017 15:06 via tyrepress.com
  
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  Kent based engine cleaning company EDT Automotive states that it has improved the performance of more than 12,000 cars in a year, having secured placement of its EDT machines in 45 more locations nationwide. The pay-as-you-go engine and auto ...
  
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• VW diesel whistleblower identified in book

  21-04-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Volkswagen's criminal case closed in federal court, a nagging question persists: Who blew the whistle and first admitted to regulators that VW was lying about its dirty diesels?
  
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• Tesla's Musk engages German workers to try to stave off strike

  21-04-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Europe,United States,ElectricTesla chief Elon Musk tries to ward off a strike that could threaten the Model 3 debut.Continue reading Tesla's Musk engages German workers to try to stave off strike Tesla's Musk engages German workers to try to stave off strike originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep finds green groove with 7-seat, plug-in hybrid SUV concept

  21-04-2017 14:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jeep is flexing its green and connectivity chops at the Shanghai auto show with a luxury seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that could herald a new flagship for China, a key market for the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brand.
  
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• Shanghai Auto show draws the automotive world to China's motoring advances - South China Morning Post

  21-04-2017 14:17 via scmp.com
  
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  Shanghai Auto show draws the automotive world to China's motoring advances
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  The 17th biennial Shanghai Auto Show opened on Wednesday and runs until April 28. In the city's clover-leafed National Exhibition and Convention Centre, car manufacturers are feeling pretty lucky with 113 world premieres on display. Visitors are not ...
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• Shanghai shows off industry's shift to electrics, crossovers

  21-04-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Auto ShanghaiAnalysis from the floor.Continue reading Shanghai shows off industry's shift to electrics, crossovers Shanghai shows off industry's shift to electrics, crossovers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Key appointment at Group 1 Automotive - MotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)

  21-04-2017 14:11 via motortradenews.com
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  Group1Page US dealer group, Group 1 Automotive, who own UK dealership brands including Barons, Chandlers, Elms and Spire, have appointed Daryl Kenningham to the new position of President, U.S. Operations, a role which involves responsibility for ...
  
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• “At the minute, Jaguar Land Rover is the world’s hottest car firm”

  21-04-2017 14:10
  
  Mike Rutherford thinks JLR are leading the way after witnessing the Jaguar F-Pace win the 2017 World Car of the Year award 2017-04-23 15:00 New York, April 2017: If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. And Jaguar just did. Big time. Half a century after England lifted the World Cup at a shabby Wembley Stadium, an English car company has just rocked the global motor industry by winning the World Car of the Year trophy at a glitzy ceremony in Manhattan.
  True, the Midlands-based Jaguar
  
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• Jeep Yuntu concept previews 4x4 firm's hybrid future

  21-04-2017 13:36
  
  Yuntu Shanghai concept previews China-only SUV but confirms Jeep's interest in hybrid technology 2017-04-21 12:45 Jeep is FCA’s most popular marque in China with over 130,000 sales in 2016, and the brand left its impression on the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show with the reveal of the Yuntu Concept – a bold looking SUV envisioning a plug-in hybrid future for the 4x4 firm.
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• Tesla CEO on mission to link human brains with computers in 4 years

  21-04-2017 13:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his latest company Neuralink is working to link the human brain with a machine interface by creating micron-sized devices.
  
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• Nissan Micra vs Volkswagen Polo vs Citroen C3

  21-04-2017 13:29
  
  The new Nissan Micra has lofty aspirations in the supermini class, but does it have the talent to beat the VW Polo and Citroen C3? 2017-04-22 11:00 A glut of all-new superminis will hit the market this year, and the first one to take on the established contenders is the fresh Nissan Micra. It’s fair to say that the Japanese hatchback has been out of contention for class honours for more than two decades, but Nissan has now repositioned its five-door hatch at the heart of the supermini sec
  
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• Lectra showcases internet of things power

  21-04-2017 13:22
  
  Cutting machine manufacturer, Lectra said it had been operating with the so-called internet of things for 10 years already as the concept starts to gain momentum and acceptance in Industry 4.0 manufacturing techniques.
  
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• Musk nears $1.4 billion windfall as Tesla hits milestones

  21-04-2017 13:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Only six remaining milestones stand between Tesla's Elon Musk and an estimated $1.4 billion windfall for the carmaker's billionaire CEO.
  
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• Lectra preps for Industry 4.0 future

  21-04-2017 13:15
  Leather cutting machine specialist Lectra said it had completed its next three year road map in order to drive Industry 4.0 concepts which are increasingly becoming the norm for manufacturing.
  
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• PulPress™ Technology for the Automotive and Aerospace Industries - AZoM

  21-04-2017 13:01 via azom.com
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  In this interview Dr. Sivakumara Krishnamoorthy, Manager of New Applications at Evonik Performance Foams talks to AZoM about their newest technology, PulPress™ for Automotive and Aerospace industries. Dr. Sivakumara explains the benefits and ...
  
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• New AeroMobil flying car gearing up for 2020

  21-04-2017 12:41
  
  Heavily updated AeroMobil ‘4.0’ is now safer, faster and fully certified for road and air use – can be pre-ordered for around £1m 2017-04-21 11:55 Remember the AeroMobil flying car? It’s one of a number of concepts capable of taking to the road and the skies over the last few years, and now the Slovakian company has revealed a heavily updated version at the Monaco Top Marques show.
  A third-generation prototype first launched to great fanfare back in October 2014. T
  
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• Lectra showcases internet of things power | Automotive Industry ... - just-auto.com (subscription)

  21-04-2017 12:27 via just-auto.com
  
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• Mazda 2 gets a refresh with new equipment and GT models

  21-04-2017 12:02
  
  Mazda updates the Mazda 2 supermini with fresh tech, chassis improvements and two new trim levels 2017-04-21 11:20 The Mazda 2 range has been refreshed, featuring new technology, changes to the interior and the addition of two new models – the Mazda 2 GT and GT Sport.
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  As standard, all Mazda 2 now come with Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control system. It works in a similar fashion to a torque vectoring unit, varying the engine’s torque across the
  
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• Yokohama Geolandar tyres for Mazda CX-5

  21-04-2017 12:01
  
  Yokohama Rubber said its Geolandar G98 tyre has been adopted as original equipment on Mazda's redesigned CX-5 crossover SUV. The model uses the 225/65R17 102V size.
  
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• VW to produce Polo, Virtus, SUV and pickup in Brazil

  21-04-2017 11:54
  A daring offensive of four new model launches by 2019 in the price bracket BRL45,000/US$14,500 through BRL90,000/$29,000.
  
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