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• Watch as WWII-era bomb is blown up along modern British highway

  17-05-2017 23:37
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,UKSounds like they had a real blast!Continue reading Watch as WWII-era bomb is blown up along modern British highway Watch as WWII-era bomb is blown up along modern British highway originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 17:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar gives us our best look yet at the XF Sportbrake wagon

  17-05-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Wagon,LuxuryAdmittedly, tennis ball camo is new to us.Continue reading Jaguar gives us our best look yet at the XF Sportbrake wagon Jaguar gives us our best look yet at the XF Sportbrake wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali: Not just for the fertile set

  17-05-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:GMC,SUV,Luxury,Open RoadThe 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali has road presence and supreme luxury to boot that will make even the most mundane daily commute something to look forward to.Continue reading The 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali:Not just for the fertile set The 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali:Not just for the fertile set originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep Wrangler pickup spotted

  17-05-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Spy photographers have captured the first public images of Fiat Chrysler's upcoming midsize pickup based on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
  
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• Subaru weighs Sweden's Autoliv as camera supplier, report says

  17-05-2017 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subaru is considering Autoliv's stereo cameras for its driver-assist system as the Japanese automaker looks for options beyond longtime supplier Hitachi, Bloomberg reported.
  
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• Global Automotive Alliance opens new HQ in southwest Detroit - Crain's Detroit Business

  17-05-2017 22:21 via crainsdetroit.com
  Crain's Detroit Business
  Global Automotive Alliance opens new HQ in southwest Detroit
  Crain's Detroit Business
  Photo by CoStar Group Inc. Global Automotive Alliance acquired the 75,000-square-foot building at 2801 Clark St. in 2013 for an undisclosed price. Detroit-based Global Automotive Alliance LLC opened this week a new headquarters at a former FedEx ...
  
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• New Jeep Wrangler pickup spy shots reveal suspension and tire details

  17-05-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,Truck,Off-RoadNo tailgate-mounted spare for the truck.Continue reading New Jeep Wrangler pickup spy shots reveal suspension and tire details New Jeep Wrangler pickup spy shots reveal suspension and tire details originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Over 1700 Start-Ups Are Disrupting The Automotive Industry - Forbes

  17-05-2017 22:04 via forbes.com
  
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  Over 1700 Start-Ups Are Disrupting The Automotive Industry
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  Earlier this year, I asked my team to conduct a mapping study of start-ups that were focusing on the automotive industry value chain. A study that I envisaged would be a short and sweet piece of work ended up as an onerous exercise that generated some ...
  
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• The Boring Company answers all your nagging questions

  17-05-2017 21:46
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Transportation Alternatives,TechnologySurvive earthquakes, stack bricks.Continue reading The Boring Company answers all your nagging questions The Boring Company answers all your nagging questions originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 15:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This Martini soaked Volkswagen and Porsche duo is up for auction

  17-05-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Volkswagen,Auctions,Autoblog MinuteThis 1976 Porsche 934/5 and 1977 Volkswagen T2 Transporter were made for each other.Continue reading This Martini soaked Volkswagen and Porsche duo is up for auction This Martini soaked Volkswagen and Porsche duo is up for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kim Kardashian's first car

  17-05-2017 20:44
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,BMWWe recently stumbled across a series of old video interviews we did with celebrities about their first car. This one is with Kim Kardashian, from 2009.Guess what her first car was. (Hint: It was not a Corolla or Kia.) And guess what she did with it.Enjoy.Continue reading Kim Kardashian's first car Kim Kardashian's first car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 14:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&nb
  
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• Former store owner, fugitive sentenced to 10 years for fraud

  17-05-2017 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The criminal prosecution of Eminiano "Jun" Reodica Jr. came to a close this week when he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
  
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• Crowd lifts Cadillac to free pedestrian after two vehicles barrel toward him

  17-05-2017 20:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,CadillacMan, this guy got lucky.Continue reading Crowd lifts Cadillac to free pedestrian after two vehicles barrel toward him Crowd lifts Cadillac to free pedestrian after two vehicles barrel toward him originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Volvo XC60 starts at $42,495

  17-05-2017 19:50
  
  Filed under:Volvo,United States,Crossover,Hybrid,LuxuryThe T8 hybrid crests $50,000.Continue reading 2018 Volvo XC60 starts at $42,495 2018 Volvo XC60 starts at $42,495 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Karma begins deliveries of the Revero luxury plug-in

  17-05-2017 19:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Fisker,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Coupe,Electric,Hybrid,LuxuryThe wait and the uncertainty are over.Continue reading Karma begins deliveries of the Revero luxury plug-in Karma begins deliveries of the Revero luxury plug-in originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 13:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Man crashes car through store window, says he needs a beer

  17-05-2017 19:23
  
  Filed under:Etc.,DodgeUnfortunately, this one's not as funny as it sounds.Continue reading Man crashes car through store window, says he needs a beer Man crashes car through store window, says he needs a beer originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 13:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford deepens Motown's slowdown, belying Trump growth claims

  17-05-2017 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The dark narrative of decline developing in Detroit stands in stark contrast to President Donald Trump's boasts of a booming U.S. auto industry that's building plants and adding jobs.
  
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• N.Y. Fed flags rising auto financing delinquencies

  17-05-2017 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The New York Federal Reserve flagged what it termed a "significant" upward trend in the last few years in the rate at which auto loans and leases combined are entering delinquency.
  
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• Volvo prices redesigned XC60 from $42,495

  17-05-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pricing in the U.S. for the redesigned Volvo XC60 will begin at $42,495. The retooled XC60 went into production in April and is to arrive at dealerships in August.
  
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• BMW M5 finally getting all-wheel drive, can be switched off

  17-05-2017 18:45
  
  Filed under:BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe new system, M xDrive, can be set to rear-wheel drive only.Continue reading BMW M5 finally getting all-wheel drive, can be switched off BMW M5 finally getting all-wheel drive, can be switched off originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The 1LE package for the Camaro ZL1 costs an extra $7,500

  17-05-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceThe total cost for the ZL1 1LE is $78,490.Continue reading The 1LE package for the Camaro ZL1 costs an extra $7,500 The 1LE package for the Camaro ZL1 costs an extra $7,500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global and China Automotive Rearview Mirror Industry Report, 2016 ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  17-05-2017 18:19 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global and China Automotive Rearview Mirror Industry Report, 2016 ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  With advances in camera technology, relaxed laws and regulations, and deeper demand for connectivity, automotive rearview mirror is changing in forms and ...and more »
  
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• Global and China Automotive Rearview Mirror Industry Report, 2016-2021: Advances in Camera Technology, Relaxed ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  17-05-2017 18:19 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global and China Automotive Rearview Mirror Industry Report, 2016-2021: Advances in Camera Technology, Relaxed ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  With advances in camera technology, relaxed laws and regulations, and deeper demand for connectivity, automotive rearview mirror is changing in forms and functions of the product. Automotive rearview mirror market characterized the following in 2016.and more »
  
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• New 4cyl engines bolster the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series ranges

  17-05-2017 18:04
  
  Updates to the BMW range include some new engines, new 3 Series models and new 2 Series 2017-05-17 17:10 BMW has announced a round of updates for its UK range, including two new engines for the new 5 Series as well as changes to the 1, 2, 3 and 7 Series models.
  The first new engine is the 520i petrol, which is a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 183bhp and 290Nm of torque, delivering a 0-62mph time of 7.8 seconds and economy of 52.3mpg. The other four-cylinder engine is the 525d, a diesel mode
  
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• One family named Speed, one passion, eight Mustangs

  17-05-2017 17:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Ford,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceOne-trick pony: They only like MustangsContinue reading One family named Speed, one passion, eight Mustangs One family named Speed, one passion, eight Mustangs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive E-retail Market - Key Drivers and Forecast from Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  17-05-2017 17:03 via businesswire.com
  
  Business Wire (press release)
  Global Automotive E-retail Market - Key Drivers and Forecast from Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive e-retail market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive e-retail ...
  Global Automotive HVAC Compressor Market Projected to Reach 85.05 Million Units by 2021: TechnavioDigital
  
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• Dr. Z shows off the next Mercedes A-Class in camouflage

  17-05-2017 16:53
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Hatchback,Sedan,Budget,LuxuryWe'll get the sedan version as the CLA-class.Continue reading Dr. Z shows off the next Mercedes A-Class in camouflage Dr. Z shows off the next Mercedes A-Class in camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 10:53:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Europe starts production of new Fiesta

  17-05-2017 16:49
  Ford says it has begun production of the latest generation (8th) Fiesta model at its plant in Cologne, Germany.
  
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• Ford 'to cut salaried staff in NA and Asia-Pacific regions'

  17-05-2017 16:28
  
  Ford will reportedly offer voluntary retirement packages to cut around 10% of salaried workers in the North American and Asia Pacific regions.
  
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• “Why self-driving cars will need human back-up”

  17-05-2017 16:06
  
  Self-driving cars are on the way, but deputy editor John McIlroy thinks they will never be truly autonomous 2017-05-17 15:00 When autonomous cars really do allow us to take our hands off the wheel, will they really be able to cope with every on-road situation? This was one of the topics raised last week during a fascinating day of presentations on the future of the car, organised by the Financial Times.
  One of the event’s most interesting presenters was Maarten Sierhuis, who leads Nissan&
  
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• Swiss-designed Elextra EV supercar will be quick and rare

  17-05-2017 16:05
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Electric,Future,Performance,SupercarsElextra will make only 100 of these, priced around $500,000.Continue reading Swiss-designed Elextra EV supercar will be quick and rare Swiss-designed Elextra EV supercar will be quick and rare originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The future of automotive industry international roundtable - EurekAlert (press release)

  17-05-2017 15:51 via eurekalert.org
  
  EurekAlert (press release)
  The future of automotive industry international roundtable
  EurekAlert (press release)
  IMAGE: Companies, researchers and students were discussing the increasing growth of the automotive industry and the demands for the development of groundbreaking solutions, innovative technologies and disruptive products, services and business...
  
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• Report: Diesel emissions far above legal limits, leading to 38,000 deaths a year

  17-05-2017 15:51
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Read This,Emissions,DieselContinue reading Report: Diesel emissions far above legal limits, leading to 38,000 deaths a year Report: Diesel emissions far above legal limits, leading to 38,000 deaths a year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 09:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CEO says Volvo Cars to stop developing new diesels - report

  17-05-2017 15:50
  
  Geely's Volvo Cars will not develop any new diesel engines as the cost of reducing emissions of nitrogen oxide is becoming too expensive, according to chief executive Hakan Samuelsson.
  
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• Volvo Cars CEO says new diesel engines are likely its last

  17-05-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Volvo,Emissions,Diesel,Electric,HybridDiesels are 50 percent of the market in Europe, and most XC90s sold there are diesel.Continue reading Volvo Cars CEO says new diesel engines are likely its last Volvo Cars CEO says new diesel engines are likely its last originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Motown Slowdown Runs Counter to Trump Touting Automotive Growth - Bloomberg

  17-05-2017 15:27 via bloomberg.com
  
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  Motown Slowdown Runs Counter to Trump Touting Automotive Growth
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  The dark narrative of decline developing in Detroit stands in stark contrast to President Donald Trump's boasts of a booming U.S. auto industry that's building plants and adding jobs. The latest evidence the party's over in Motown: Ford Motor Co ...
  Ford to cut global workforce by 10% - reportjust-auto.com (subscription)all 220 news articles »
  
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• Automotive Lightweight Materials Market 2017-2027 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  17-05-2017 15:11 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Lightweight Materials Market 2017-2027
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  LONDON, May 17, 2017 /PR Newswire UK/ -- Automotive Lightweight Materials Market 2017-2027.and more »
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors launches new Android Auto app in Japan

  17-05-2017 15:09
  
  Mitsubishi Motors launches new Android Auto App in Japan
  
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• ADAC Automotive Opens Doors for New Business Opportunities with Epicor Mattec MES - PR Newswire (press release)

  17-05-2017 15:07 via prnewswire.com
  
  ADAC Automotive Opens Doors for New Business Opportunities with Epicor Mattec MES
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  AUSTIN, Texas, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced ADAC Automotive has selected Epicor Mattec MES to help the company ...and more »
  
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• ADAC Automotive Opens Doors for New Business Opportunities ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  17-05-2017 15:07 via prnewswire.com
  
  ADAC Automotive Opens Doors for New Business Opportunities ...
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  AUSTIN, Texas, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Lightweight Materials Market 2017-2027 - MarketWatch - MarketWatch

  17-05-2017 15:06 via marketwatch.com
  
  Automotive Lightweight Materials Market 2017-2027 - MarketWatch
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  Visiongain's [https://www.visiongain.com ] new 221 pages report assesses that the Automotive Lightweight Materials market will reach $78.6 billion in 2017.and more »
  
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• Automotive Lightweight Materials Market 2017-2027 - MarketWatch

  17-05-2017 15:06 via marketwatch.com
  
  Automotive Lightweight Materials Market 2017-2027
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  Visiongain's [https://www.visiongain.com ] new 221 pages report assesses that the Automotive Lightweight Materials market will reach $78.6 billion in 2017. Are you involved in Automotive Lightweight Materials or need to understand its market dynamics?and more »
  
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• Ford to cut 1,400 salaried jobs in North America, Asia

  17-05-2017 15:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said it plans to cut 10 percent of its salaried employees -- about 1,400 positions -- in North America and Asia to reduce costs amid slowing sales and growing investments in new technology.
  
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• Elon Musk, already a step ahead, rejected Uber self-driving offer

  17-05-2017 15:03
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousTravis Kalanick wasn't aware that Tesla was already working on autonomous vehicle tech.Continue reading Elon Musk, already a step ahead, rejected Uber self-driving offer Elon Musk, already a step ahead, rejected Uber self-driving offer originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 09:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EU starts legal action against Italy over Fiat Chrysler emissions

  17-05-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Chrysler,Fiat,EmissionsThe other emissions scandal.Continue reading EU starts legal action against Italy over Fiat Chrysler emissions EU starts legal action against Italy over Fiat Chrysler emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat Fullback vs Mitsubishi L200

  17-05-2017 14:13
  
  The Fiat Fullback and Mitsubishi L200 pick-up trucks have a lot in common, but which one edges ahead as our class favourite? 2017-05-17 13:15 Pick-up trucks have been a big hit with British buyers. Their preferential tax rates mean they’re attractive to business users who also use their work vehicle for private use, while a fixed rate of road tax means they’ve been tempting for private buyers, too.
  So it’s no surprise that more manufacturers are dipping into this lucrative sec
  
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• The PRC Draft Antitrust Guidelines for the Automotive Industry and implications for vertical arrangements - Lexology (registration)

  17-05-2017 13:53 via lexology.com
  The PRC Draft Antitrust Guidelines for the Automotive Industry and implications for vertical arrangements
  Lexology (registration)
  The automotive industry faces intense scrutiny from antitrust regulators around the world. In China, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) fined a range of vehicle makers in 2016 for antitrust violations, including FAW-Volkswagen, Audi, ...
  
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• Tesla rebuffed Uber partnership on self-driving cars, book says

  17-05-2017 13:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber CEO Travis Kalanick rang up Tesla CEO Elon Musk last year to propose a partnership on self-driving cars, according to an upcoming book.
  
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• 1998 vs 2015 crash test: fatality rate 4 times higher in older cars

  17-05-2017 13:38
  
  ANCAP concludes that older cars are over-represented in fatal accidents following Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Auris crash test 2017-05-17 12:30 Australia and New Zealand’s independent vehicle safety group ANCAP has replicated a head-on collision between two Toyota Corollas from 1998 and 2015 (the 2015 Corolla is known as the Toyota Auris in the UK) to demonstrate the stark difference between safety features in new and old cars.
  The crash - footage of which can be viewed in the video below -
  
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• Growth Opportunities for Adhesives in the Indian Automotive Industry 2016-2021 - Research and Markets - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  17-05-2017 13:34 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Growth Opportunities for Adhesives in the Indian Automotive Industry 2016-2021 - Research and Markets
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  Adhesives in the Indian automotive industry are expected to reach an estimated $384.0 million by 2021 and forecast to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% by value from 2016 to 2021. Trends, opportunities and forecast in this market to 2021 by product type (epoxy, ...
  
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