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• Michigan ponders its automotive future in the connected age

  31-05-2017 23:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Chrysler,Fiat,Ford,GM,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,FutureRethinking the state of connectivity.Continue reading Michigan ponders its automotive future in the connected age Michigan ponders its automotive future in the connected age originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 17:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake in the pipeline

  31-05-2017 22:44
  
  A new VW Arteon Shooting Brake is on the way, while a six-cylinder engine could also be added to the range2017-05-31 21:50 Volkswagen is underway with the development of an Arteon Shooting Brake, aimed at boosting the VW brand’s premium profile. At the same time, VW bosses are discussing the possibility of launching a new six-cylinder engine in the Arteon. 
  Dr. Elmar-Marius Licharz, head of product line for medium and full size cars, told Auto Express: “I would like to mak
  
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• New Volkswagen Arteon 2017 review

  31-05-2017 22:24
  
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  Image 1 of 12 31 May, 2017 10:00pmJonathan Burn
  The new Arteon is Volkswagen's attempt at a premium coupe, but can it tempt buyers away from BMW and Audi?What makes a car premium? There’s an argument that the badge, the price, the technology, or even the way it looks can define whether a car is ‘premium’ or not. But as a rule of thumb, it's a mix of all of the above that contributes to a car making the premium grade. 
  Volkswagen is serious about upping its pr
  
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• Fields tried to fire Hinrichs before being ousted from Ford

  31-05-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Days before his May 19 ouster as CEO of Ford, Mark Fields was proposing to fire his top lieutenant, Joe Hinrichs, in an effort to relieve some of the pressure he was facing from a skeptical board of directors, Automotive News has learned.
  
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• Focus and Fiesta owners sue Ford over faulty transmissions

  31-05-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Recalls,FordRecalls and service bulletins haven't fixed the issues.Continue reading Focus and Fiesta owners sue Ford over faulty transmissions Focus and Fiesta owners sue Ford over faulty transmissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk mulls the end of his tortured dance with Trump

  31-05-2017 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elon Musk has vowed to leave President Trump's advisory councils if the president pulls the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord. To Musk's fans, it's about time.
  
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• Musk says he will resign from CEO council if Trump withdraws from Paris agreement

  31-05-2017 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he will withdraw from President Trump's CEO council if the US withdraws from the Paris climate agreement.
  
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• Top Ten Automotive Startups competition open for submissions ... - TechCrunch

  31-05-2017 20:49 via techcrunch.com
  
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  Top Ten Automotive Startups competition open for submissions ...
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  For the past few years, the Los Angeles Auto Show has hosted the Top Ten Automotive Startups competition. The event is now open for submissions through ...and more »
  
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• 2017 Civic Type R will start at $34,775 according to Monroney photo

  31-05-2017 20:20
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Honda,Hatchback,Budget,PerformanceIt's cheaper than the Ford Focus RS.Continue reading 2017 Civic Type R will start at $34,775 according to Monroney photo 2017 Civic Type R will start at $34,775 according to Monroney photo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Havelaar Canada unveils Bison electric pickup truck

  31-05-2017 19:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Truck,Electric,Off-RoadIt's designed for Canada's weather and terrain.Continue reading Havelaar Canada unveils Bison electric pickup truck Havelaar Canada unveils Bison electric pickup truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 13:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Low-cost reduction in real world diesel NOx emissions a possibility with CPT's 48V BISG technology

  31-05-2017 19:34
  
  The UK's Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), working with Austria's Technische Univeritat Wien (TU Wien), has demonstrated how its SpeedStart belt-integrated starter generator (BISG) 48V mild hybrid can help reduce NOx emissions and improve fuel economy in diesel engines using the latest emission test procedures.
  
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• New-car loans lasting 73 to 84 months soar

  31-05-2017 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New-vehicle loans lasting 73 to 84 months have risen sharply in the past eight years. Longer terms are becoming more commonplace in used-vehicle financing, too.
  
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• Stand out in the parking lot | 2017 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport Quick Spin

  31-05-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Lexus,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryIt beats the heck out of a RAV4.Continue reading Stand out in the parking lot | 2017 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport Quick Spin Stand out in the parking lot | 2017 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shootout at Texas dealership kills 3

  31-05-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two men claiming to be federal agents waited at a Nissan dealership for a third man. When he arrived, a gunfight broke out. All three are dead.
  
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• BMW brings back the 8 series

  31-05-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW shows off the 8 series concept in the top-ranked new video on our weekly viral video chart.
  
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• Automotive Grade Linux will debut on the 2018 Toyota Camry - Developer Tech

  31-05-2017 17:34 via developer-tech.com
  
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  Automotive Grade Linux will debut on the 2018 Toyota Camry
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  The car manufacturing giant wanted a flexible platform which enabled a quick rollout of all the features today's consumers are coming to expect from their infotainment systems, and the company decided AGL fit that purpose. "The flexibility of the AGL ...
  New Toyota Camry to have open-source Automotive Grade Linux for infotainment systemHindustan Times
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• Unrestored Mercedes 300SL pair - gullwing coupe and convertible - will be sold at Pebble Beach

  31-05-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Mercedes-Benz,Auctions,Convertible,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceGooding & Company will auction the cars.Continue reading Unrestored Mercedes 300SL pair - gullwing coupe and convertible - will be sold at Pebble Beach Unrestored Mercedes 300SL pair - gullwing coupe and convertible - will be sold at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi SQ5 2017 review

  31-05-2017 17:14
  
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  Image 1 of 20 31 May, 2017 4:30pmRichard Ingram
  The new Audi SQ5 boasts 349bhp from its TFSI engine, but has the switch to petrol dented the hot SUV's appeal?The original Audi Q5 SUV was a huge success for dealers and brand bosses here in the UK. More than 60,000 found homes in Britain between 2008 and 2016, but perhaps surprisingly, since launching in 2013, the fiery SQ5 accounted for as many as one in five of those sales – despite its hefty price and high running costs.&nbs
  
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• Used Citroen C3 review

  31-05-2017 16:45
  
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  Image 1 of 16 31 May, 2017 3:45pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Citroen C3 focusing on the C3 Mk2 (2010-2016)UK car buyers have long struggled with Citroen, as they have been switched off by products that have either been too adventurous or not adventurous enough.
  The original C3 looked neat, but didn’t offer anything new. So with the C3 Mk2, Citroen had a mountain to climb – and it seemingly conquered it. When it launched we wrote: “The old
  
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• A new warning as fewer subprime auto borrowers pay off early

  31-05-2017 16:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fewer subprime borrowers are paying off their auto loans early, a possible sign that consumers with weaker credit scores are struggling more, according to a report by Wells Fargo researchers.
  
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• Look familiar? NEVS 9-3, 9-3X are Saab-derived EVs for China

  31-05-2017 16:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,China,Concept Cars,ElectricSaabs without the Saab badge.Continue reading Look familiar? NEVS 9-3, 9-3X are Saab-derived EVs for China Look familiar? NEVS 9-3, 9-3X are Saab-derived EVs for China originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Continental to cooperate with Baidu on intelligent mobility

  31-05-2017 16:00
  
  Continental has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Baidu, one of the biggest internet companies in China, with the goal of establishing a "comprehensive strategic cooperation in the areas of automated driving, connected vehicles and intelligent mobility services".
  
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• Toyota uses open-source software in new approach to in-car tech

  31-05-2017 15:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota said the infotainment system of its revamped Camry sedan to be sold in the US will run on a Linux-based, open-source technology platform.
  
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• Trump pulling US out of Paris climate deal, source says

  31-05-2017 15:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyTrump has called global warming a hoax intended to weaken American industries.Continue reading Trump pulling US out of Paris climate deal, source says Trump pulling US out of Paris climate deal, source says originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump plans to pull out of Paris climate deal; Elon Musk vows to quit advising president

  31-05-2017 15:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyTrump has called global warming a hoax intended to weaken American industries.Continue reading Trump plans to pull out of Paris climate deal; Elon Musk vows to quit advising president Trump plans to pull out of Paris climate deal; Elon Musk vows to quit advising president originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rolls-Royce builds the Sweptail, a beautiful one-off boattail coupe

  31-05-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Rolls-Royce,Coupe,Luxury,SpecialtyThis ain't your grandfather's Riviera.Continue reading Rolls-Royce builds the Sweptail, a beautiful one-off boattail coupe Rolls-Royce builds the Sweptail, a beautiful one-off boattail coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Excelfore to demonstrate in-vehicle networking and OTA updates at TU-Automotive Expo - PR Newswire (press release)

  31-05-2017 15:19 via prnewswire.com
  
  Excelfore to demonstrate in-vehicle networking and OTA updates at TU-Automotive Expo
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  FREMONT, Calif., May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Excelfore, a leading force in smart mobility networks, today announced that it will be showcasing its latest in-vehicle networking and OTA software technology at TU-Automotive Detroit 2017 conference and ...
  
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• Automotive Sensor Market Report 2017-2027 - MarketWatch

  31-05-2017 15:10 via marketwatch.com
  
  Automotive Sensor Market Report 2017-2027
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  ... - Do you need definitive automotive sensor market data? - Succinct automotive sensor market analysis? - Technological insight? - Clear automotive sensor competitor analysis? - Actionable business recommendations? Read on to discover how this ...
  
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• Roskill - Lithium Supply Reacts as Automotive Battery Growth Enters Ludicrous Mode - MarketWatch

  31-05-2017 15:07 via marketwatch.com
  
  Roskill - Lithium Supply Reacts as Automotive Battery Growth Enters Ludicrous Mode
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  The market for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries was 87GWh in 2016, a ten-fold increase from a decade earlier. Growth has been driven by an increase in the number of applications using them, as well as gains in market share versus other rechargeable ...and more »
  
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• VW claims AEB first for its commercial vehicles

  31-05-2017 14:55
  
  Volkswagen in the UK says it is to become the first commercial vehicle brand to fit all its vans with autonomous emergency braking systems (Front Assist with City Emergency Braking), meaning all customers ordering a new Caddy, Transporter or Crafter van from 1 June will be 'guaranteed safety as standard'.
  
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• Apex Customs Unveils Axium Automotive Lighting - PR Newswire (press release)

  31-05-2017 14:37 via prnewswire.com
  
  Apex Customs Unveils Axium Automotive Lighting
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  PHOENIX, May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Customs, a full-service automotive shop dedicated to providing clients with a complete range of automotive customization services, this week announced the launch of Axium Lighting, a new line of premium ...
  
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• BMW to resume full production as Bosch solves component snag

  31-05-2017 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW supplier Robert Bosch is resuming deliveries of steering gears that will enable the carmaker to revive full production of models including its bestselling 3-series sedan after a parts shortage disrupted output.
  
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• 2019 automotive styling shades trendbook launched - Bizcommunity.com

  31-05-2017 14:27 via bizcommunity.com
  
  2019 automotive styling shades trendbook launched
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  Clariant's biennial global Automotive Trendbook presents the colour areas that will play a role in the automotive industry in the future. The “Marine Magic” collection of automotive styling shades is based on the company's colour know-how and ...
  
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• Research and Markets - Global Automotive Wheel Bearings Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are NSK, NTN & Schaeffler - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  31-05-2017 14:22 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Research and Markets - Global Automotive Wheel Bearings Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are NSK, NTN & Schaeffler
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  The global automotive wheel bearings market to grow at a CAGR of 4.62% during the period 2017-2021. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive wheel bearings market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market ...
  
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• Henkel works with FCA for weight saving

  31-05-2017 14:16
  
  Henkel and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have cooperated in the development of new treatment processes that boost strategies for reducing weight and were applied to the latest version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
  
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• Waze Carpool expands throughout California in first big test

  31-05-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Emerging Technologies,SmartphoneIt's a "different roadmap" from Uber or Lyft.Continue reading Waze Carpool expands throughout California in first big test Waze Carpool expands throughout California in first big test originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 May 2017 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissans crowding rental lots carry risk as U.S. sales slow

  31-05-2017 14:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan's decision to boost deliveries to fleet companies carries risk, both to the Japanese automaker and to struggling rental-car giants Hertz and Avis Budget Group.
  
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• Automotive Electronics Control Unit Market to surpass $50bn by 2023: Global Market Insights, Inc. - GlobeNewswire (press release)

  31-05-2017 13:31 via globenewswire.com
  
  Automotive Electronics Control Unit Market to surpass $50bn by 2023: Global Market Insights, Inc.
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  “Key industry players contributing to Automotive ECU Market share are Johnson Controls, ZF TRW, Robert Bosch, Delphi, Denso, Continental Lear Corp., Faurecia, Aisin Seiki, and Hyundai.” Print. May 31, 2017 07:30 ET | Source: Global Market Insights, Inc.and more »
  
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• New Toyota Camry to have open-source Automotive Grade Linux for infotainment system - Hindustan Times

  31-05-2017 13:28 via hindustantimes.com
  
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  New Toyota Camry to have open-source Automotive Grade Linux for infotainment system
  Hindustan Times
  Toyota is among 10 global automakers working with suppliers and technology companies to jointly build Automotive Grade Linux, a basic, open-source platform for vehicle applications which automakers can customise. autos Updated: May 31, 2017 16:58 IST.
  Automotive Grade Linux Platform Debuts on the 2018 Toyota CamryPR Newswire (press release)
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• BMW Tiexi plant line shut for the week

  31-05-2017 12:56
  
  BMW's car production at its main production line at a plant in China has come to a halt after Bosch became unable to supply steering parts.
  
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• Mercedes stresses supplier industry contribution in US

  31-05-2017 12:45
  As US president Donald Trump continues to draw attention to the US trade deficit with Germany, Daimler has stressed its contribution to the US economy via its US manufacturing operations and the purchasing of parts from the US supplier industry.
  
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• Ford Focus RS gains a limited-slip diff with new Option Pack

  31-05-2017 12:40
  
  Ford packs more performance into the Focus RS hot-hatch with the addition of a Quaife limited-slip differential2017-05-31 11:40 Ford has dialled-up the Focus RS with a new ‘Option Pack’ for its all-wheel-drive hot hatch, which it promises will inject an enhanced driving experience alongside some subtle styling tweaks. 
  The 345bhp Focus RS is already a serious drivers’ car, but Ford thinks the new Option Pack fettled car will go down a storm with fans and enthusiasts.
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• Big Data in the Automotive Industry Market 2017-2030 - Company Profiles and Strategies of Over 240 Big Data ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  31-05-2017 12:40 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Big Data in the Automotive Industry Market 2017-2030 - Company Profiles and Strategies of Over 240 Big Data ...
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  The Big Data in the Automotive Industry: 2017 - 2030 - Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts report presents an in-depth assessment of Big Data in the automotive industry including key market drivers, challenges, investment potential ...and more »
  
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• Volkswagen fits AEB autonomous braking to all vans

  31-05-2017 12:35
  
  From June 1, Caddy, Transporter and Crafter vans will all be fitted with autonomous emergency braking 2017-05-31 11:30 Volkswagen has announced that it will make its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems a standard feature across its van fleet, starting from June 1 2017.
  Described by safety experts Thatcham Research as ‘probably the most significant development in vehicle safety since the seat belt’, AEB is being specified on all Caddy, Transporter and Crafter vans, making VW t
  
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• Global Automotive Flat Boxer Engine Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5% by 2021 - Key Vendors are Porsche, BMW ... - Business Wire (press release)

  31-05-2017 12:19 via businesswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Flat Boxer Engine Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5% by 2021 - Key Vendors are Porsche, BMW ...
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  The global automotive flat boxer engine market to grow at a CAGR of 5.08% during the period 2017-2021. The report, Global Automotive Flat Boxer Engine Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry ...and more »
  
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• IHI to lift global turbo output as demand rises

  31-05-2017 12:10
  Japanese industrial machinery manufacturer IHI Corporation plans to invest JPY6bn (US$54m) to increase turbocharger production capacity worldwide.
  
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• UK van speed limits: everything you need to know

  31-05-2017 11:39
  
  What's the speed limit for a van in the UK? On the whole it's exactly as clear-cut as you would expect, but with a few variations 2017-05-31 10:45 UK speed limits are a bone of contention for many drivers in the UK. Some believe they're set too high in some places, while others in different locations think they're too low. Either way, they're important, and help to keep you safe on the road. But what are the speed limits for vans? If you're borrowing or hiring a van, these are the important num
  
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• Webasto sales up 8% to EUR3bn in 2016

  31-05-2017 11:35
  
  Automotive roofs specialist Webasto has announced strong financial results for 2016. Webasto generated sales of over EUR3bn in 2016 for the first time in the company's history.
  
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• Global $79.61 Billion Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market, 2022: Focus on Agriculture, Automotive, Construction ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  31-05-2017 11:34 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global $79.61 Billion Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market, 2022: Focus on Agriculture, Automotive, Construction ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global production of PVC was 41.37 MMT in 2016 and is estimated to reach 54.81 MMT by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.8% for the forecasted period. While, on the other hand, in terms of demand, the market was USD 58.63 billion in 2016 and would reach USD ...and more »
  
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• Magna expanding its seat trim facility in Serbia

  31-05-2017 11:31
  
  Magna has started construction to expand its seat trim facility in Odzaci, Serbia, from 4,300 square metres to 10,000 square metres.
  
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