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• Pickup driver who parted protesters in video speaks out

  05-05-2017 23:34
  
  Filed under:Etc.,TruckA video from May Day protests nationwide has been making the rounds this week. In it, a driver of a Dodge Ram truck towing a trailer forges through a crowd in the street outside the county jail in Durham, N.C., as several orange-vested protest "safety officers" attempt to stop him.In the video, the truck moves slowly but steadily forward through the crowd. At least one protester hits the truck with a sign. Once the driver's clear, he takes off in a bit of a huff.The protest
  
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• Volkswagen Beetle, Scirocco could be on the chopping block

  05-05-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Volkswagen,CoupeCrushing the Beetle? It might happen.Continue reading Volkswagen Beetle, Scirocco could be on the chopping block Volkswagen Beetle, Scirocco could be on the chopping block originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Brake malfunction investigation underway for 2009 Nissan Muranos

  05-05-2017 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. safety regulators are conducting a preliminary investigation into complaints of faulty brakes in the 2009 Nissan Murano line.
  
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• Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Announces Appointment of Sean D ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  05-05-2017 22:33 via prnewswire.com
  
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  DULUTH, Ga., May 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) ("Asbury" or the "Company"), one of the largest automotive retail and ...and more »
  
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• F250R's MegaRaptor is a Ford Super Duty on amphetamines

  05-05-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Truck,Off-RoadImagine an F-150 Raptor with nearly 1,000 lb-ft of torque.Continue reading F250R's MegaRaptor is a Ford Super Duty on amphetamines F250R's MegaRaptor is a Ford Super Duty on amphetamines originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch what happens when terror truck meets security barricade

  05-05-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Truck,Off-RoadThe truck driver was seriously injured in the test.Continue reading Watch what happens when terror truck meets security barricade Watch what happens when terror truck meets security barricade originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1974 Fiat X1/9

  05-05-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Fiat,Coupe,Budget,ClassicsThe Fiat X1/9 was much more fun than the Vespa-grade horsepower figures suggested, but reliability was never its strong suit. Somehow this '74 was able to avoid the crusher for 42 years, but now it has reached the end of its autostrada.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1974 Fiat X1/9 Junkyard Gem: 1974 Fiat X1/9 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&n
  
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• Rats set fire to New York car while Tony Hawk films it

  05-05-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,VolkswagenHawk, rats... Predator, prey... Get it? Come on, work with me here.Continue reading Rats set fire to New York car while Tony Hawk films it Rats set fire to New York car while Tony Hawk films it originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• American Axle's acquisition of Metaldyne starts to pay off

  05-05-2017 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  American Axle posted record first-quarter revenue from non-General Motors customers as it begins to digest its recent acquisition of Metaldyne -- a move that will further reduce its GM dependence.
  
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• Automotive Infotainment Systems Aren't Going Anywhere, Report ... - The Drive

  05-05-2017 20:05 via thedrive.com
  
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  A new report predicts more cars getting more screens in the near future.
  ihs markit: 'Global automotive display market to reach $11.6 bn in ...ETAuto.comall 4 news articles »
  
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• Automotive Infotainment Systems Aren't Going Anywhere, Report Says - The Drive

  05-05-2017 20:05 via thedrive.com
  
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  Automotive Infotainment Systems Aren't Going Anywhere, Report Says
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  According to London-based IHS Markit, an information and analysis firm, there's big growth in the near future for automotive display systems. The firm is predicting a 17 percent jump in such systems in 2017 alone. In the aptly titled report “Automotive ...and more »
  
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• We like the Fiat 500X despite the faults | Long-term Update

  05-05-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:Fiat,Long-Term Garage,Crossover,HatchbackCharacter goes a long way.Continue reading We like the Fiat 500X despite the faults | Long-term Update We like the Fiat 500X despite the faults | Long-term Update originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How a 2015 Volkswagen Golf R kick-started my hot hatch life

  05-05-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Hatchback,Performance,Open RoadAfter two years with my own hot hatch (a 2015 Volkswagen Golf R), I'd like to share some of what I have learned.Continue reading How a 2015 Volkswagen Golf R kick-started my hot hatch life How a 2015 Volkswagen Golf R kick-started my hot hatch life originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• California almost halfway to 2025 goal for zero-emissions cars

  05-05-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,United States,ElectricZero-emissions vehicles accounted for about 3.5 percent of California new-vehicle sales last year, or almost half the state's mandated goal for 2025.Continue reading California almost halfway to 2025 goal for zero-emissions cars California almost halfway to 2025 goal for zero-emissions cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota eyes aluminum as Trump targets trade sanctions

  05-05-2017 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota, exploring the use of aluminum in car bodies, faces only a minor risk of increased material costs if the Trump administration initiates trade remedies against imports, company officials said.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz Japan is selling a CLA 180 Star Wars edition

  05-05-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Weird Car News,Mercedes-Benz,JapanThere are a number of cool accents for Star Wars fans.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Japan is selling a CLA 180 Star Wars edition Mercedes-Benz Japan is selling a CLA 180 Star Wars edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Victims of fatal auto auction crash near Boston identified

  05-05-2017 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Law enforcement authorities in Massachusetts have identified the three people killed in a crash Wednesday at an auto auction in a Boston suburb.
  
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• Ford (temporarily) axes truck making jobs moved from Mexico

  05-05-2017 18:24
  Ford reportedly has temporarily laid off 130 workers at its plant in Avon Lake, Ohio, jobs which, US media said, it had hoped to preserve by moving production there from Mexico in 2015.
  
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• Mario Andretti sees familiar spark in Fernando Alonso at Indy

  05-05-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,McLaren,RacingA shared sense of curiosity.Continue reading Mario Andretti sees familiar spark in Fernando Alonso at Indy Mario Andretti sees familiar spark in Fernando Alonso at Indy originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This Tiny Arctic Town Loves Visitors, Unless They're Automotive Spies - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

  05-05-2017 18:08 via wsj.com
  
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  This Tiny Arctic Town Loves Visitors, Unless They're Automotive Spies
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  ARJEPLOG, Sweden—When Andreas Mau started coming to this village of about 3,000 near the Arctic Circle, the photojournalist quickly learned of a deep local ...and more »
  
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• 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport will pace the Indy 500

  05-05-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Motorsports,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceIt's the 14th time a Corvette has paced the race.Continue reading 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport will pace the Indy 500 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport will pace the Indy 500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Refreshed Porsche Macan wears unusual camouflage

  05-05-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Porsche,SUVExpect some influence from more recent models like the Porsche Panamera and 718 twins.Continue reading Refreshed Porsche Macan wears unusual camouflage Refreshed Porsche Macan wears unusual camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sinkhole swallows truck in San Francisco

  05-05-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsContinue reading Sinkhole swallows truck in San Francisco Sinkhole swallows truck in San Francisco originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK government targets diesels for restrictions

  05-05-2017 17:00
  
  The UK government today published a draft consultation plan to improve air quality by reducing nitrogen dioxide (NOx) levels in the UK's urban areas. 
  
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• VW pledges more gains, more SUVs as profit rebounds from emissions scandal

  05-05-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Volkswagen,SUVThe post-Dieselgate comeback.Continue reading VW pledges more gains, more SUVs as profit rebounds from emissions scandal VW pledges more gains, more SUVs as profit rebounds from emissions scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Long-term test review: Volkswagen up!

  05-05-2017 16:18
  
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  First report: can the Volkswagen up! really combine fun and functionality? Our man thinks soMileage: 1,495
  Economy: 46.0mpg
  What’s the most demanding design brief for a car? You have to admit, the parameters set out for the new Bugatti Chiron must have been pretty tough to achieve with a top speed that could exceed 275mph. It’ll be equally hard for Rolls-Royce’s next super-luxurious Phantom saloon.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1993 Acura Vigor

  05-05-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.It turned out that American car shoppers weren't particularly interested in a five-cylinder Acura priced between the Integra and the Legend, and so Vigors are hard to find today.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1993 Acura Vigor Junkyard Gem: 1993 Acura Vigor originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Jeep Compass ads navigate life for Millennials

  05-05-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Jeep,Crossover,SUV,Off-RoadJeep suggests an off-roader for life's obstacles.Continue reading 2017 Jeep Compass ads navigate life for Millennials 2017 Jeep Compass ads navigate life for Millennials originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi Automotive plc (DLPH) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for May 08, 2017 - Nasdaq

  05-05-2017 15:13 via nasdaq.com
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  Delphi Automotive plc ( DLPH ) will begin trading ex-dividend on May 08, 2017. A cash dividend payment of $0.29 per share is scheduled to be paid on May 24, 2017. Shareholders who purchased DLPH prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash ...
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• The week - 48V on the rise?

  05-05-2017 15:07
  Quarterly results, first or fiscal, continued to trickle in this week with Autoliv (which recently announced an interesting joint venture called Zenuity with Volvo Cars) beating its forecasts. This supplier recently announced some new business with Daimler's Mercedes for the S-Class update. Volkswagen, despite ongoing diesel crisis costs, also pulled off a spectacular Q1 result.
  
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• Secrets of the next Corvette's engine and lineup, all figured out (we think)

  05-05-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,Coupe,Future,Performance,SupercarsGM's been hiding its plan in plain sight, and we think we've cracked the code.Continue reading Secrets of the next Corvette's engine and lineup, all figured out (we think) Secrets of the next Corvette's engine and lineup, all figured out (we think) originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 May 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Western Europe's car market down 8% in April

  05-05-2017 14:13
  Car sales in Western Europe were down sharply in April, but analysts suggested the outlook remains positive as the economic data for the region continues to improve.
  
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• “All parties must clearly itemise their proposals for drivers”

  05-05-2017 14:12
  
  Mike Rutherford thinks parties need to clarify their views on cars, and not until then should you decide which one wins your vote 2017-05-06 18:00 When David Cameron first sought leadership in 2010, he agreed to be interviewed by yours truly. Why? Because DC twigged that, by speaking to me, he’d get through to some of the 50 million daily car users whose votes he craved. The man told me to tell you he was a “friend of the motorist”, and you and your car would be safe in his Co
  
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• POSCO opens new plant to boost auto steel sales

  05-05-2017 13:57
  
  South Korean steel maker POSCO reportedly will boost business ties with Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors after the recent opening of a new automotive steel plant in the country, company officials told the Korea Herald.
  
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• Justice Dept. investigates Uber software used to elude local officials

  05-05-2017 13:56
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emerging Technologies,Smartphone,TechnologySAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation into Uber Technologies Inc's use of a software tool that helped its drivers evade local transportation regulators, two sources familiar with the situation said.Uber has acknowledged the software, known as "Greyball," helped it identify and circumvent government officials who were trying to clamp down on Uber in areas where its service had not y
  
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• Automotive Intake Manifold Market: Rising Living Standards to Bolster Sales Opportunities in Emerging Nations, Says ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  05-05-2017 13:51 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  TMR's research report states that the global market for automotive intake manifold was valued at US$42.7 bn during 2015. The global automotive intake manifold market is expected to reach US$58.7 bn by 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.6% between 2016 and ...and more »
  
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• Uber faces criminal probe over software used to evade authorities, report says

  05-05-2017 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Justice Department has begun a criminal investigation into Uber's use of a software tool that helped its drivers evade local transportation regulators, Reuters reported.
  
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• Porsche opens digital center in Silicon Valley

  05-05-2017 13:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Porsche,PerformanceFRANKFURT - Porsche is opening a digital technology center with 100 staff in Silicon Valley to forge new partnerships, cooperate with venture-capital companies and invest in new companies, it said on Friday.The Volkswagen subsidiary launched its digital division based in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart a year ago to develop digital services for the premium segment.It is headed by Thilo Koslowski, a former digital mobility analyst at technology
  
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• Global Automotive Fuel Tank Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4% by 2021: Increasing Preference for Car-sharing Services ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  05-05-2017 13:36 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global Automotive Fuel Tank Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4% by 2021: Increasing Preference for Car-sharing Services ...
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  The global automotive fuel tank market to grow at a CAGR of 4.04% during the period 2017-2021. The report, Global Automotive Fuel Tank Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.and more »
  
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• Mercedes-Benz April 50th month of record sales

  05-05-2017 12:55
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Cars has kicked off the second quarter of 2017 with record April sales - for the 50th consecutive month.
  
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• SEAT Leon vs Volkswagen Golf vs Vauxhall Astra

  05-05-2017 12:31
  
  Can the updated SEAT Leon still make the grade against its Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra hatchback rivals? 2017-05-06 10:20 The facelifted SEAT Leon has a hard act to follow. Its predecessor was a multiple victor at our New Car Awards, taking the Best Compact Family Car crown three times in a row. However, the tweaks to the 2017 five-door Leon are only minor, so SEAT hasn’t altered the recipe too much.
  This means it should still offer what you want from a family hatch, with plenty of
  
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• Saxony hails WKW EV plan as antidote to "upheaval"

  05-05-2017 12:30
  Chinese automotive supplier, Beijing WKW Automotive is to construct a EUR1.13bn (US$1.24bn) plant for premium electric cars in Rothenburg/Oberlausitz in Saxony, alleviating what the German State describes as "upvheaval" in the region.
  
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• How can we encourage more women to work in the automotive industry? Find out in WITMI at CDX17 - Car Dealer Magazine

  05-05-2017 12:30 via cardealermagazine.co.uk
  
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  How can we encourage more women to work in the automotive industry? Find out in WITMI at CDX17
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  WITH the ever-growing popularity of our Women in the Motor Industry (WITMI) breakout session, this year's panel is bigger than ever with a huge range of women working within the sector. With more than 100 attendees at the breakout session at CDX16 ...and more »
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover launches education scheme to dispel diesel car myths

  05-05-2017 10:48
  
  The company says diesel cars are being targeted too much and wants to educate drivers of their continuing benefits 2017-05-05 10:45 Jaguar Land Rover has launched a new diesel education programme to reassure buyers of the benefits of diesel cars. News of the company-wide scheme came days before the Government is due to announce its air quality strategy that’s reported to include a diesel scrappage scheme and measures to restrict older diesel cars from polluted city centres.
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• Peugeot 308 updated for 2017 with fresh look and engines

  05-05-2017 10:33
  
  Peugeot 308 updates include tweaked face with new grille and headlights, joined by new tech and developments under the bonnet 2017-05-05 09:50 An updated Peugeot 308 has been revealed, boasting styling tweaks, new technology and a new powertrain option, which will go on sale this September. 
  The fresh design is highlighted by the new vertical grille and bonnet arrangement, complete with the Peugeot badge mounted right in the centre. The refreshed face is completed with new h
  
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• Ford lays off 130 workers at key Ohio truck plant

  05-05-2017 02:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford is temporarily laying off 130 hourly workers and eliminating a shift at its politically important Ohio Truck Plant as demand lags for the medium-duty trucks built there.
  
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• Electric Wakeboard | Autoblog Minute

  05-05-2017 00:11
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe Wakejet gives wake boarders a new way to experience water sports. Providing Power without sound. Speeds without emissions.Continue reading Electric Wakeboard | Autoblog Minute Electric Wakeboard | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 May 2017 18:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The new Porsche 911 GT3 trounces its predecessor's 'Ring time

  05-05-2017 00:05
  
  Filed under:Videos,Porsche,Coupe,Performance,Racing12.3 seconds is no laughing matter.Continue reading The new Porsche 911 GT3 trounces its predecessor's 'Ring time The new Porsche 911 GT3 trounces its predecessor's 'Ring time originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 May 2017 18:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Porsche 911 GT3 trounces predecessor's 'Ring time

  05-05-2017 00:05
  
  Filed under:Videos,Porsche,Coupe,Performance,Racing12.3 seconds is no laughing matter.Continue reading New Porsche 911 GT3 trounces predecessor's 'Ring time New Porsche 911 GT3 trounces predecessor's 'Ring time originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 May 2017 18:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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