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• They call him Gold Teeth, and Florida cops had to chase him, then save him

  26-04-2017 23:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsFlorida Man strikes again!Continue reading They call him Gold Teeth, and Florida cops had to chase him, then save him They call him Gold Teeth, and Florida cops had to chase him, then save him originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 17:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Detroit auto show to open mobility showcase to public

  26-04-2017 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The North American International Auto Show plans to expand its mobility and technology showcase, Automobili-D, to the public next year with a focus on talent recruitment.
  
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• European ride service Gett buys U.S. rival Juno for $200 million

  26-04-2017 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  European ride-service Gett has bought New York rival Juno for $200 million in a deal that further consolidates the ride-hailing industry.Were Juno drivers short-changed?
  
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• O'Reilly Automotive Inc. Earnings Advance 4% In Q1 - Nasdaq

  26-04-2017 22:50 via nasdaq.com
  
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  (RTTNews.com) - O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) announced a profit for its first quarter that increased compared to the same period last year. The company said its bottom line rose to $264.93 million, or $2.83 per share. This was up from $255.37 ...
  
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• Watch wrong-way driver earn instant karma for trying to dodge traffic

  26-04-2017 22:42
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car News,HondaThis is incredibly satisfying.Continue reading Watch wrong-way driver earn instant karma for trying to dodge traffic Watch wrong-way driver earn instant karma for trying to dodge traffic originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Misses Q1 EPS by 29c; Issues Mixed Outlook - StreetInsider.com

  26-04-2017 22:37 via streetinsider.com
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  O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Misses Q1 EPS by 29c; Issues Mixed Outlook
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  Get access to the best calls on Wall Street with StreetInsider.com's Ratings Insider Elite. Get your Free Trial here. O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY) reported Q1 EPS of $2.60, ex-gain, $0.29 worse than the analyst estimate of $2.89. Revenue for the ...
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• Growth Opportunities in the Global Automotive Interior Material Market - Yahoo Finance

  26-04-2017 22:36 via finance.yahoo.com
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  Growth Opportunities in the Global Automotive Interior Material Market
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  The future of the global automotive interior material market looks promising with opportunities in the passenger car and commercial vehicle segments. The global automotive interior material market is expected to reach an estimated $108.3 billion by ...
  Research and Markets - Global Automotive Collapsible Steering Column Market to Grow at a CAGR of 2.45% by 2021 ...PR Newswire UK (press release)
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• Global Automotive Parking Heater Market 2017-2021 - Yahoo Finance

  26-04-2017 22:19 via finance.yahoo.com
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  Parking heaters are devices that preheat the automotive interiors and make driving comfortable for the driver and passengers. The system has remote accessibility and can be controlled using a timer or a smartphone app. In countries where winters are ...
  Global Automotive Evp (Electric Vacuum Pump) Market 2017 – Hella, Continental, Youngshin, Tuopu Group, VIEAperture Games
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• Hot Wheels Forza Horizon 3 expansion is a childhood dream come true

  26-04-2017 22:18
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Videos,Concept Cars,Performance,SupercarsThe Twin Mill, jumps, and dinosaurs. It's awesome.Continue reading Hot Wheels Forza Horizon 3 expansion is a childhood dream come true Hot Wheels Forza Horizon 3 expansion is a childhood dream come true originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bulldog 4x4 Fire Truck | Autoblog Minute

  26-04-2017 22:02
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoBulldog takes 2,000 gallons water and foam where you need it to go. By Howe & Howe this 4x4 fire truck gets the job done. Equipped with emergency sirens.Continue reading Bulldog 4x4 Fire Truck| Autoblog Minute Bulldog 4x4 Fire Truck| Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:02:18 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Superior Industries Q1 net income falls 79%

  26-04-2017 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Superior Industries posted a 79 percent plunge in first-quarter net income to $3.1 million, saying it experienced higher costs and lower unit sales in the quarter.
  
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• First Ride: 2018 Volvo XC60 tackles Swedish test-and-torture track

  26-04-2017 21:02
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Volvo,Europe,United States,First Ride,SUV,LuxuryThe XC60 has accounted for 30 percent of Volvo's yearly sales. The new model needs to match that.Continue reading First Ride: 2018 Volvo XC60 tackles Swedish test-and-torture track First Ride: 2018 Volvo XC60 tackles Swedish test-and-torture track originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. auto sales forecast to slip in April as retail demand slumps

  26-04-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's becoming increasingly clear that U.S. new-vehicle sales have passed their peak, with April expected to mark the industry's fourth consecutive monthly decline.
  
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• VW's charging station plan for Calif. faces objections from competitors

  26-04-2017 20:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Major automakers and other groups are raising objections to the way VW wants to spend $2 billion on electric vehicle infrastructure and projects, as part of VW's atonement for emissions cheating.
  
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• Oregon fines man $500 for using math to challenge red-light cameras

  26-04-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,United StatesOregon says someone with an engineering degree can't call themselves an engineer unless they have a license.Continue reading Oregon fines man $500 for using math to challenge red-light cameras Oregon fines man $500 for using math to challenge red-light cameras originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - Nissan future models part 3

  26-04-2017 19:13
  The first of three features examining current and future Nissan brand models took an in-depth look at passenger cars. The second examined crossovers, SUVs and pick-ups. Now, in the final instalment, the focus is on MPVs/minivans, Hybrids, EVs and PHEVs.
  
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• Lear announces record Q1 results

  26-04-2017 19:10
  
  Lear, the automotive seating and electrical systems supplier, has announced record sales and profits for the first quarter of 2017.
  
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• Destiny: General Motors should bring back Pontiac

  26-04-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Automakers,Classics,Open RoadGeneral Motors's revival of Pontiac is practically destiny.Continue reading Destiny: General Motors should bring back Pontiac Destiny: General Motors should bring back Pontiac originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sonic swings to Q1 loss on refinancing costs, weak sales

  26-04-2017 18:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sonic swung to a first-quarter loss of $541,000 from a year-earlier net profit of $14.6 million as the dealership group took a hit from refinancing its debt. Weak retail sales didn't help.
  
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• Lear posts 23% boost in Q1 net income

  26-04-2017 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Seating and electronics supplier Lear reported a 23 percent leap in 2017 first-quarter net income and stronger profit margins.
  
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• White House unveils opening bid for 'biggest tax cut'

  26-04-2017 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The White House made its opening bid for what officials called the 'biggest tax cut' in U.S. history -- with cuts that would benefit businesses, the middle class and certain high-earning individuals.
  
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• Trump tax plan likely won't include border-adjusted tax

  26-04-2017 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Trump administration will propose a corporate tax rate reduction to 15 percent, but the White House likely won't support the controversial border-adjusted tax to replace lost revenue.
  
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• Renault taxis of WWI | The Exposition

  26-04-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Automotive History,Original VideoOn this episode of The Exposition we look at how the French used a relatively new invention, the car, in World War I.Continue reading Renault taxis of WWI | The Exposition Renault taxis of WWI | The Exposition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Strength Drives TI's First Quarter Sales | EE Times - EE Times

  26-04-2017 17:57 via eetimes.com
  
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  SAN FRANCISCO—Texas Instruments Inc. reported better than expected first quarter revenue growth driven primarily by strong sales to the automotive and ...and more »
  
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• Goodwood Festival of Speed 2017: preview

  26-04-2017 17:52
  
  The Goodwood FoS is on the horizon once more. Here’s what to expect from the 2017 show 2017-04-26 17:00 The Goodwood Festival of Speed is just around the corner, and the 2017 event promises to be another resounding success with the usual mixture of supercars and racing machines set to take on the famous Goodwood hill climb.
  The dates for this year’s FoS are June 29th to July 2nd, and the theme for the motoring world’s annual garden party is ‘Peaks of Performance –
  
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• Penske Automotive's Q1 net rises 3.5% on acquisitions, U.K.

  26-04-2017 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Penske Automotive's first-quarter net income rose 3.5 percent from a year earlier, as acquisitions and strong sales at its U.K. dealerships pushed revenue to a record for the quarter.
  
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• Tesla will double its worldwide Superchargers this year

  26-04-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,United States,ElectricCalifornia-based electric vehicle maker Tesla will double the deployment of its Superchargers this year as it unveils the lower-priced Model 3 sedan.Continue reading Tesla will double its worldwide Superchargers this year Tesla will double its worldwide Superchargers this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Penske Automotive's Q1 net rises 3.5% on acquisitions, U.K. - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  26-04-2017 17:10 via autonews.com
  
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  Penske Automotive's Q1 net rises 3.5% on acquisitions, U.K.
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  Penske Automotive Group Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 3.5 percent from a year earlier, on acquisitions and strong sales at its U.K. dealerships, the dealership group said Wednesday. The nation's second-largest dealership group said net income ...
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• See the evolution of McLaren F1 cars in one GIF

  26-04-2017 16:59
  
  Filed under:Etc.,McLaren,Classics,RacingFrom bare bones to be-winged, this .gif has it all.Continue reading See the evolution of McLaren F1 cars in one GIF See the evolution of McLaren F1 cars in one GIF originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors Thailand's largest vehicle exporter in fiscal 2016/7

  26-04-2017 16:41
  
  Mitsubishi Motors claimed to have outpaced other large international car makers to become the top automotive exporter in Thailand - for the first time - with export volume of 309,915 units for the fiscal year to 31 March, 2017.
  
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• Hyundai Motor posts 21% fall to profit in Q1

  26-04-2017 16:37
  
  Hyundai Motor has posted a 21% year-on-year decline to net profit in the first quarter of the year as it was hit by slower sales in China.
  
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• Global Market for Automotive Ignition Coils Poised to Grow at 4.5% CAGR during 2016-2026: Future Market Insights - Yahoo Finance

  26-04-2017 16:11 via finance.yahoo.com
  Global Market for Automotive Ignition Coils Poised to Grow at 4.5% CAGR during 2016-2026: Future Market Insights
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  Over the past few years, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) such as battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) in developed countries such as, North America and Europe has increased multi-fold. While these ...and more »
  
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• ‘The Chinese brand that could bring real change’

  26-04-2017 16:10
  
  Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is excited about the future of Lynk & Co and is looking forward to seeing the Chinese brand in the UK 2017-04-26 15:15 The Shanghai Motor Show is always an eye-opener, from the sheer scale of the event to the ‘here today, gone tomorrow’ supercar makers that seem to pop up at each visit then vanish from trace.
  Western car companies are putting more and more effort into this lucrative market, while plenty of the Chinese makers continue to tease us with
  
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• Nissan Leaf AT-EV to tackle 10,000-mile Mongol Rally

  26-04-2017 16:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Videos,Nissan,Green Automakers,Electric,Off-Road,RacingMountains, deserts, and steppes, oh my!Continue reading Nissan Leaf AT-EV to tackle 10,000-mile Mongol Rally Nissan Leaf AT-EV to tackle 10,000-mile Mongol Rally originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Online automotive retailing is here but dealers will not be replaced - Motor Trader (blog)

  26-04-2017 15:34 via motortrader.com
  
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  Online automotive retailing is here but dealers will not be replaced
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  Photo of Hedley Aylott 620 Consumer confidence in online shopping continues to rise, with fewer people feeling the need to physically view items before buying. Once limited to low value purchases, consumers are now prepared to part with large sums ...
  
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• 1 in 7 Americans say they might buy an EV next, as sales of electrics surge

  26-04-2017 15:34
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,Ford,Lexus,Tesla,Volkswagen,Alternative Fuels,Green Culture,Green Driving,Electric,HybridAAA poll indicates 30 million Americans may buy an electric vehicle within three to five years.Continue reading 1 in 7 Americans say they might buy an EV next, as sales of electrics surge 1 in 7 Americans say they might buy an EV next, as sales of electrics surge originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink 
  
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• 1 in 7 Americans say they might buy an EV next, as sales of electrics build

  26-04-2017 15:34
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,Ford,Lexus,Tesla,Volkswagen,Alternative Fuels,Green Culture,Green Driving,Electric,HybridAAA poll indicates 30 million Americans may buy an electric vehicle within three to five years.Continue reading 1 in 7 Americans say they might buy an EV next, as sales of electrics build 1 in 7 Americans say they might buy an EV next, as sales of electrics build originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink 
  
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• Mitsubishi Electric to pay CDN$13.4m for rigging bids for car parts

  26-04-2017 15:33
  
  Car parts manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has pleaded guilty in Canada to three counts of bid-rigging for participating in an international conspiracy and was fined CDN$13.4m by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
  
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• Massive crash, explosion, and fire kills 1, snarls L.A. freeways

  26-04-2017 15:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.10 people injured, one of them critically.Continue reading Massive crash, explosion, and fire kills 1, snarls L.A. freeways Massive crash, explosion, and fire kills 1, snarls L.A. freeways originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Canadian supplier Linamar at center of Trump-NAFTA clash

  26-04-2017 14:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Going global has paid off handsomely for Linamar. Enter Donald Trump. The U.S. president's election is the latest in a string of populist, anti-globalization events. Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz is undaunted.
  
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• Another day, another Google guy, another flying machine: Sergey Brin's 'secret airship'

  26-04-2017 14:42
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Emerging Technologies,Technology"Secret airship"? And what is "Ltare"?Continue reading Another day, another Google guy, another flying machine: Sergey Brin's 'secret airship' Another day, another Google guy, another flying machine: Sergey Brin's 'secret airship' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Oil powerhouse Total predicts a boom in EV sales

  26-04-2017 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Electric cars are coming fast -- and that's not just the opinion of carmakers anymore. Total, one of the world's biggest oil producers, is now saying EVs may constitute almost a third of new-car sales by the end of the next decade.
  
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• New Kia Picanto GT-Line 2017 review

  26-04-2017 14:34
  
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  We try Kia’s angry looking new Picanto in right-hand drive GT-Line spec City cars with sporting pretensions are nothing new, but recent new additions like the Renault Twingo GT and forthcoming Volkswagen up! GTI, appear to offer extra performance to match their visual aggression. 
  Unfortunately, Kia’s sporty-looking new Picanto GT-Line isn’t one of those cars. In this guise it makes do with an 83bhp naturally as
  
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• GM investors will 'vote with their wallets,' says Greenlight Capital

  26-04-2017 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Greenlight Capital, which has been pressuring General Motors to restructure its share class, said it believed the automaker's shareholders will vote in their best financial interests and support the hedge fund's two-class stock proposal and nominees...
  
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• Tesla Model S stripped of Consumer Reports top safety rating

  26-04-2017 14:17
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricIt was promised as standard equipmentContinue reading Tesla Model S stripped of Consumer Reports top safety rating Tesla Model S stripped of Consumer Reports top safety rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive News Wants to Ban the Dodge Challenger Demon From ... - The Drive

  26-04-2017 14:04 via thedrive.com
  
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  "Challenger Demon ... is the result of a sequence of misguided corporate choices that places bragging rights ahead of public safety."
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• Automotive News Wants to Ban the Dodge Challenger Demon From Public Roads - The Drive

  26-04-2017 14:04 via thedrive.com
  
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  "Challenger Demon ... is the result of a sequence of misguided corporate choices that places bragging rights ahead of public safety." By Chris TsuiApril 26, 2017. New Cars · Muscle Cars · automotive news · Dodge Demon · safety · Shop. © 2017 FCA US LLC.
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• Automakers ask California to ease rules for self-driving car tests

  26-04-2017 13:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automakers urged California to further ease its proposed regulations for autonomous vehicles, saying the state did not respond to their earlier objections by making enough revisions to its planned set of rules for self-driving cars.
  
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• PSA Group Q1 revenue rises 4.9%

  26-04-2017 13:57
  
  Citroen and Peugeot maker PSA Group booked first quarter 2017 revenue of EUR13,629m, of which EUR9,018m was raised by the automotive division and EUR5,092m by supplier Faurecia.
  
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• China aims to become global EV hub

  26-04-2017 13:40
  
  China is aiming to become a world auto-making powerhouse in a decade, with Beijing aiming to boost development and output of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and also relax restrictions on foreign ownership.
  
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