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• Highland Porsches and Ford Firing | Autoblog Podcast #516

  26-05-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:PodcastsAlex got to drive a bunch of cool Porsches and we kind of hate him for it.Continue reading Highland Porsches and Ford Firing | Autoblog Podcast #516 Highland Porsches and Ford Firing | Autoblog Podcast #516 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch a runaway dump truck clobber an Accord

  26-05-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Honda,Sedan,Truck,Commercial VehiclesEverybody involved in this one needs to go buy a lottery ticket right now.Continue reading Watch a runaway dump truck clobber an Accord Watch a runaway dump truck clobber an Accord originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Waymo hunt for smoking gun turns to Uber acquisition report

  26-05-2017 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Waymo's legal battle with Uber ratcheted up this week over a confidential report commissioned by the ride-hailing company.
  
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• He is Iron Man - or at least he's built a working jet suit

  26-05-2017 21:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyAs the song goes: Has he lost his mind?Continue reading He is Iron Man - or at least he's built a working jet suit He is Iron Man - or at least he's built a working jet suit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1985 Nissan 300ZX Turbo

  26-05-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.200 horsepower was a lot in 1985, but a used-up 300ZX isn't worth much in Denver.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1985 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Junkyard Gem: 1985 Nissan 300ZX Turbo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Helio Castroneves fastest in final Indy 500 practice

  26-05-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Chevrolet,Honda,Racing"Today we ticked all the boxes," Fernando Alonso said.Continue reading Helio Castroneves fastest in final Indy 500 practice Helio Castroneves fastest in final Indy 500 practice originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SmartCar connects Facebook's chatbot to your Tesla

  26-05-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricSmartcar is already working with Hyundai on its Ioniq platform.Continue reading SmartCar connects Facebook's chatbot to your Tesla SmartCar connects Facebook's chatbot to your Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW recalls older 7-series cars for doors that could fly open

  26-05-2017 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW is recalling 45,484 7-series sedans from the 2005-08 model years because doors may open inadvertently while the vehicle is being driven.
  
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• California DMV investigates Uber's self-driving truck unit

  26-05-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Truck,AutonomousUber says the trucks only test driver assist tech in California.Continue reading California DMV investigates Uber's self-driving truck unit California DMV investigates Uber's self-driving truck unit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 BMW 530i's four-cylinder is perfectly adequate

  26-05-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:BMW,Car Buying,Quick Spins,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceBMW's current 2.0-liter turbo is more powerful than the last naturally aspirated straight-six you could buy in a 5 Series in America.Continue reading 2017 BMW 530i's four-cylinder is perfectly adequate 2017 BMW 530i's four-cylinder is perfectly adequate originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Woman thwarts car thieves by jumping on hood

  26-05-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Cadillac,Subaru,Crossover,SedanProbably not the smartest thing to do in the situation, but definitely the awesomest.Continue reading Woman thwarts car thieves by jumping on hood Woman thwarts car thieves by jumping on hood originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• European Equity Benchmarks Close Mixed; Banks, Automotive Stocks Weigh Down Continental Markets - Nasdaq

  26-05-2017 19:12 via nasdaq.com
  
  European Equity Benchmarks Close Mixed; Banks, Automotive Stocks Weigh Down Continental Markets
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  The broad-based major European indices closed mixed in Friday's trading session, as the London market rose, while the continental markets moved lower for the third consecutive day, this time weighed down by banks and automotive stocks. In economic ...
  
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• GM gets support in opposition to Greenlight stock proposal

  26-05-2017 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM said proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommended shareholders to vote for GM's board nominees and against Greenlight Capital's proposal at the company's shareholder meeting in June.
  
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• New litigation digs deeper grave for U.S. diesels as dirty accusations mount

  26-05-2017 18:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's easy to imagine diesel will die in America. The troubles that started almost two years ago with the emissions scandal at Volkswagen just keep rolling on and on.
  
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• just-auto takes a Bank Holiday break

  26-05-2017 18:35
  
  It's the second May Bank Holiday here in the UK so we're having a long weekend off.
  
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• Senate bill aims to align NHTSA, EPA emissions programs

  26-05-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A half dozen U.S. senators sponsored legislation to address technical discrepancies between separate federal programs that automakers say make it difficult to comply with carbon and fuel efficiency mandates.
  
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• UK CV output falls in April as exports drive YTD demand

  26-05-2017 18:18
  
  British commercial vehicle (CV) output fell 28.3% year on year to 6,132 units (vans, trucks, buses and coaches) in April 2017 as the four-day, late Easter 'bank holiday' affected production.
  
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• One-off Rolls-Royce Sweptail harks back to classic 1920s design

  26-05-2017 17:56
  
  Rolls-Royce has revealed the Sweptail at the Villa d’Este car show in Italy, a bespoke model designed for one wealthy customer2017-05-27 09:30 Rolls-Royce has revealed a new bespoke creation for one very special customer. This is the ‘Sweptail’ – a one-off collector’s item with a distinctive ‘Swept-tail’ rear end inspired by the Rolls-Royces of the 1920s.
  Making its debut at the Concorso d’Eleganza concours festival held at Villa d’Este, Ita
  
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• UK engine output grows YTD despite April decline

  26-05-2017 17:53
  
  Engine output here in the UK reduced - by 14.5% year on year to 198,090 units - in April as the working month was shortened by a late Easter holiday break.
  
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• Flagship BMW M8 to join range in 2018

  26-05-2017 17:37
  
  No official details have been released for the new BMW M8, but it's expected to rival the Mercedes-AMG S 63 with 600bhp+ 2017-05-27 14:00 The reborn 8 Series is less than a week old but already BMW has confirmed a range-topping M8 will be joining the range.
  While the Concept 8 Series was showcased on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, 436 miles north at the Nürburgring 24 Hour race in Germany, BMW has rolled out a disguised M8 prototype.
  No official powertrain details have been announced, b
  
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• Hairspray can in hot car explodes, launches through windshield

  26-05-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car NewsAerosol cans and hot cars don't mix.Continue reading Hairspray can in hot car explodes, launches through windshield Hairspray can in hot car explodes, launches through windshield originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Dacia Logan MCV Stepway 2017 review

  26-05-2017 17:21
  
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  Image 1 of 16 26 May, 2017 4:30pmJames Brodie
  Budget Dacia Logan MCV Stepway estate gets chunky makeover to give it pseudo-SUV lookDacia’s reputation for no-frills motoring is maturing nicely, allowing the Renault-owned brand to add a few niche models to its all-too-sensible line-up.
  The latest arrival is the Logan MCV Stepway, the firm’s take on a jacked-up family estate car. It’s a cheaper alternative to the likes of the Skoda Octavia Scout and Volkswagen Golf E
  
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• GM still fine-tuning Trump's next presidential limo

  26-05-2017 16:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Another batch of spy photographs taken near GM's proving grounds in Milford, Mich., show Cadillac One, the latest presidential limousine, undergoing development tests.
  
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• Fleet of refreshed 2019 Chevy Camaros spied outside proving grounds

  26-05-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceLook for a bump in power to complement the new looks.Continue reading Fleet of refreshed 2019 Chevy Camaros spied outside proving grounds Fleet of refreshed 2019 Chevy Camaros spied outside proving grounds originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Valspar Expands Production Capacity for Automotive Coatings - Nasdaq

  26-05-2017 16:36 via nasdaq.com
  
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  Valspar Expands Production Capacity for Automotive Coatings
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  The Valspar CorporationVAL has boosted the production capacity of its automotive refinish coatings products at U.S.-based manufacturing facilities. Through recent technology and equipment upgrades, at the Garland, TX, Pittsburgh, PA and Massillon, OH ...and more »
  
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• Ex-Dividend Reminder: Home Depot, Group 1 Automotive and Sinclair Broadcast Group - Nasdaq

  26-05-2017 16:36 via nasdaq.com
  
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  Ex-Dividend Reminder: Home Depot, Group 1 Automotive and Sinclair Broadcast Group
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  Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 5/30/17, Home Depot Inc (Symbol: HD), Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (Symbol: GPI), and Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (Symbol: SBGI) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming ...
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• Best cheap hot hatches and performance cars

  26-05-2017 16:32
  
  Need a car that delivers on power as well as practicality? You could do worse than these cheap hot hatches and performance cars 2017-05-29 10:00 There comes a point in every motorist’s life where the need for a practical car becomes inescapable. For some it happens the moment they pass their test, while others manage to hold off for a while longer until growing families and stretched finances take their toll.
  But while the inevitable will catch up with everyone, that shouldn’t mean
  
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• Bosch tied to diesel-cheating claims against fourth carmaker

  26-05-2017 16:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bosch was linked to emissions-cheating allegations against a fourth automaker, raising questions about the supplier's role in the scandal gripping the car industry.
  
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• Detroit and Silicon Valley: When cultures collide

  26-05-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Chrysler,Ford,GM,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,FutureAutomakers are getting closer to Silicon Valley, both in the products thay make and the companies they work with. But the people are from different worlds.Continue reading Detroit and Silicon Valley: When cultures collide Detroit and Silicon Valley: When cultures collide originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |
  
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• Global Automotive Wheel Bearings Market 2017-2021 - Research ... - Business Wire (press release)

  26-05-2017 15:54 via businesswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Wheel Bearings Market 2017-2021 - Research ...
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  Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Wheel Bearings Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The glo.and more »
  
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• Trump Threatens German Automotive Industry - AutoGuide.com

  26-05-2017 15:53 via autoguide.com
  
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  Trump Threatens German Automotive Industry
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  Donald Trump has once again come under fire for controversial remarks, with the U.S. President taking aim at Germany's automotive industry in a recent meeting with EU officials. In an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel, Trump voiced his ...and more »
  
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• How to wash your car

  26-05-2017 15:53
  
  A step-by-step guide on the basics of how to hand wash your car and make it shine 2017-05-26 15:40 On any given weekend, you'll find car owners across the land tending to their pride and joys by giving them a thorough clean. It can be a satisfying task to get a car looking like new, but for the car cleaning amateur, where do you start? The answer is right here, with our simple guide to washing your car properly.
  If you're using a car on a daily basis, the dirt can start to show quickly, even if
  
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• Jaguar with claws: 592-hp XE SV Project 8 Collector's Edition

  26-05-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,Jaguar,Sedan,Performance,SupercarsOnly 300 will be made.Continue reading Jaguar with claws: 592-hp XE SV Project 8 Collector's Edition Jaguar with claws: 592-hp XE SV Project 8 Collector's Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Prosecutor targets Bosch in Daimler diesel fraud investigation

  26-05-2017 15:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emissions,DieselBosch is a provider of engine management software to Daimler.Continue reading Prosecutor targets Bosch in Daimler diesel fraud investigation Prosecutor targets Bosch in Daimler diesel fraud investigation originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• “I know people who’ve borrowed money to buy cars they didn’t know the price of”

  26-05-2017 15:20
  
  Mike Rutherford thinks the process for buying a new car on finance is too confusing for most, and needs to be simplified2017-05-29 14:00 Hoping to score a brand new car, but haven’t got enough in your savings account to pay for it? I’m not surprised. The average price of a factory-fresh model is now around £30,000 – that’s more than the annual income enjoyed by most people.
  So just as most Brits need loans when shopping for homes of their own, the same is true of t
  
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• Automotive Industry Relies on Blockchain Platforms to Enhance Security in Increasingly Digitized Environment - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  26-05-2017 15:19 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Industry Relies on Blockchain Platforms to Enhance Security in Increasingly Digitized Environment
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  SANTA CLARA, California, May 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the digitization trend sweeps across industry verticals, blockchains have begun to capture a bigger share of IT budgets. By 2025, the total automotive industry's spend on technology is expected ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Industry Relies on Blockchain Platforms to Enhance ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  26-05-2017 15:19 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Industry Relies on Blockchain Platforms to Enhance ...
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  SANTA CLARA, California, May 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the digitization trend sweeps across industry verticals, blockchains have begun to capture a bigger ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Industry Relies on Blockchain Platforms to Enhance Security in Increasingly Digitized Environment - PR Newswire (press release)

  26-05-2017 15:12 via prnewswire.com
  
  Automotive Industry Relies on Blockchain Platforms to Enhance Security in Increasingly Digitized Environment
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  SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the digitization trend sweeps across industry verticals, blockchains have begun to capture a bigger share of IT budgets. By 2025, the total automotive industry's spend on technology is expected to be ...and more »
  
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• The week - it's tough at the top, Mr Fields?

  26-05-2017 15:09
  There had been enough rumours in automotive and financial circles over the last few weeks (and months) to suggest Change was coming at Ford - to wit the Monday ousting of CEO Mark Fields (billed in the press release as 'retirement') after less than three years in the top job, with a well-seasoned (but mostly not in autos) executive, Jim Hackett, replacing the long-Ford-serving Fields who had been praised, for example, for his work heading Mazda on the way to the top job in Dearborn and the moves
  
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• A to Z of Car Tech

  26-05-2017 15:06
  
  27 May, 2017 2:00pm
  The ultimate A to Z guide to the latest car technology, helping car buyers bust through the jargon and understand the benefitsIf you’ve ever found yourself confused by the relentless march of car technology, you’re not alone. Our cars are becoming increasingly advanced in terms of safety, efficiency, connectivity and, even, autonomy. If you ask the experts, the car tech available today is just the start. 
  We’re entering a period where the cars we drive
  
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• Trump calls Germans 'very bad,' vows to stop their car sales in US

  26-05-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,Audi,BMW,Maybach,Mercedes-Benz,MINI,Porsche"The Germans are bad, very bad."Continue reading Trump calls Germans 'very bad,' vows to stop their car sales in US Trump calls Germans 'very bad,' vows to stop their car sales in US originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 May 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Land Rover Discovery TD6 2017 review

  26-05-2017 14:49
  
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  Image 1 of 17 26 May, 2017 1:45pmLawrence Allan
  Punchy six-cylinder diesel Land Rover Discovery SUV arrives on British roads, but how does the TD6 compare to the four-cylinder SD4?We’ve only been able to test the new Land Rover Discovery on British soil with its downsized four-cylinder SD4 diesel engine so far – and we’ve been impressed. Now we’ve tried the TD6 version to see if it makes an even stronger case for itself.
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• Nissan and Northern Powergrid team on EV MoU

  26-05-2017 14:41
  
  UK energy provider, Northern Powergrid and Nissan have inked an (MOU) to look at how electric vehicles (EV), batteries and other technologies can support energy networks during the next six years.
  
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• Tesla's Model X missing out on America's voracious hunger for SUVs, crossovers

  26-05-2017 14:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Tesla's Model S has been a hit and thousands lined up to order the upcoming Model 3 sedan, the Model X crossover hasn't met the CEO's expectations.
  
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• Serbia PM marks Kragujevac Fiat 500L production start

  26-05-2017 14:30
  
  Serbia's Prime Minister has attended the ceremony marking production start of the new Fiat 500L in Kragujevac.
  
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• Volvo S60 Polestar claims 'secret' Nurburgring record

  26-05-2017 13:57
  
  Tweaked Volvo S60 Polestar saloon clocked in a record breaking - but since broken - four-door Nurburgring lap last year 2017-05-26 13:20 The Volvo S60 Polestar saloon broke the Nurburgring lap record for four-door cars last year, the Swedish manufacturer has now revealed.
  Volvo has only just parted with the information because the lap record was set in secrecy – it was performed during a clandestine test of its Polestar tweaked saloon. The results of the test – and the lap
  
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• Tenneco supplies MTV suspension technology for Peugeot 3008 SUV

  26-05-2017 13:48
  
  Tenneco has announced that its Multi-Tuned Valve (MTV) suspension technology is featured on the new Peugeot 3008 SUV, which was named 2017 European Car of the Year during the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland earlier this year.
  
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• Electric cars will become cheaper than gasoline models within a decade

  26-05-2017 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Battery powered cars will soon be cheaper to buy than conventional gasoline ones, offering immediate savings to drivers, new research shows.
  
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• SMMT report puts forward automotive priorities for next government - Yahoo News UK

  26-05-2017 13:39 via uk.news.yahoo.com
  
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  SMMT report puts forward automotive priorities for next government
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  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has put forward a report which includes five automotive priorities that it wants the next government to address.
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• Brazilian auto parts manufacturers search creatively for finance

  26-05-2017 13:38
  After three years of successive slumps in its sales, the Brazilian auto parts industry underwent a fast capital reduction process which is now causing some manufacturers liquidity problems.
  
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