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• GM would boost share value with more flavors, activist investor says

  02-06-2017 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM should think a little more like ice cream vendors, billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn says.
  
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• In next 2 years, India will be an automotive hub: Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh - Economic Times

  02-06-2017 21:54 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
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  In next 2 years, India will be an automotive hub: Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh
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  ArcelorMittal and Steel Authority of India (SAIL) are on the verge of signing a deal to make high-value products, in line with the government's make-in-India mission, steel minister Chaudhary Birender Singh told ET. In an interview with Sarita Singh ...and more »
  
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• Sell your own: 2004 Mazda RX-8

  02-06-2017 21:50
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Mazda,Used Car Buying,Coupe,PerformanceSports cars are – by definition – sporty, but rarely do they qualify as "user friendly." One that did and, regrettably, has faded from the scene (if not from the memory) is Mazda's RX-8.Continue reading Sell your own: 2004 Mazda RX-8 Sell your own: 2004 Mazda RX-8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hot Wheels releases Wonder Woman's invisible jet, sort of

  02-06-2017 21:40
  
  Filed under:Toys/GamesWe half suspect the package is empty.Continue reading Hot Wheels releases Wonder Woman's invisible jet, sort of Hot Wheels releases Wonder Woman's invisible jet, sort of originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dumbest car thief in Texas steals car, leaves ID behind

  02-06-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,InfinitiThe crooks in sight, are not too bright!Continue reading Dumbest car thief in Texas steals car, leaves ID behind Dumbest car thief in Texas steals car, leaves ID behind originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sell your own: 2012 Audi A5 Premium

  02-06-2017 19:59
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Luxury,PerformanceMany Audis have been described as sporty and elegant; a prime example is Audi's A5 coupe.Continue reading Sell your own: 2012 Audi A5 Premium Sell your own: 2012 Audi A5 Premium originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler says U.S. expansion not linked to Trump's trade campaign

  02-06-2017 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daimler said its plans to expand manufacturing at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama predates President Trump's efforts to protect U.S. jobs. Trump has criticized Germany's trade surplus with the United States.
  
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• Trump's toughest climate foe takes clean-car crusade to China

  02-06-2017 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  California Governor Jerry Brown departs Friday for China, where he'll urge the world's most populous country and largest car market to take environmental cues from Sacramento, not the U.S. capital.
  
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• European Equity Benchmarks Close Higher; Mining, Healthcare, Automotive Stocks Lift Markets - Nasdaq

  02-06-2017 19:16 via nasdaq.com
  
  European Equity Benchmarks Close Higher; Mining, Healthcare, Automotive Stocks Lift Markets
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  The broad-based major European indices closed higher in Friday's trading session, as health care related stocks, mining companies, and automotive equities boosted the markets. In economic news, In April 2017, compared with March 2017, industrial ...
  
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• 2018 Ford F-150 gets slight price increase, hidden discounts

  02-06-2017 18:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Car Buying,TruckIf you delayed getting a Ford F-150 until you could snag the 2018 model with its refreshed looks, the option of seven different grilles, and updated powertrains, you'll be paying a price premium for all that newness. The good news is that for all the updates, the price difference is a bit of a bargain, as Ford is adding a mere $270 to the MSRP when the 2018 F-150 goes on sale this fall.That's according to Cars Direct, which offers insights gleaned from an or
  
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• Audi A7 test mule goes up in flames in Austria

  02-06-2017 18:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Europe,Hatchback,Sedan,LuxuryWe've heard of hot hatches, but this is ridiculous.Continue reading Audi A7 test mule goes up in flames in Austria Audi A7 test mule goes up in flames in Austria originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi A7 catches fire

  02-06-2017 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Audi engineers in Europe were pulling a dead weight trailer in the thin air and steep climbs of the Austrian Alps with a new A7 sedan when a fire started under the hood.
  
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• Top 3 Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Flat Boxer Engine Market Through 2021: Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  02-06-2017 18:03 via businesswire.com
  
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  Top 3 Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Flat Boxer Engine Market Through 2021: Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive flat boxer engine market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global ...and more »
  
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• Toyota makes Automotive Grade Linux's debut in new Camry - Rethink Research (subscription)

  02-06-2017 17:34 via rethinkresearch.biz
  Toyota makes Automotive Grade Linux's debut in new Camry
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  Toyota has announced that its 2018 Camry will be the first car on the market to use Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) for its in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system. A significant win for the open source project, Toyota plans to roll out the AGL platform to ...and more »
  
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• McLaren 570S Track Pack 2017 review

  02-06-2017 17:34
  
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  The Track Pack is pricey, but it’s the icing on the McLaren 570S cakeAlthough technically not a separate model, the new McLaren 570S Track Pack will understandably appeal to those wanting to take their 570S to the circuit.
  But this is no stripped-out, compromised version of the standard car. Instead, it’s a raft of lightweight features designed to maximise the McLaren’s performance.
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• We drive the Hondata-tuned Civic Sport - and compare it to the Si

  02-06-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Honda,Quick Spins,Hatchback,Budget,PerformanceNo-lift shifting is awesome.Continue reading We drive the Hondata-tuned Civic Sport - and compare it to the Si We drive the Hondata-tuned Civic Sport - and compare it to the Si originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Legendary Automotive Designer Tom Tjaarda Passes Away - NDTVAuto.com

  02-06-2017 17:20 via auto.ndtv.com
  
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  Legendary Automotive Designer Tom Tjaarda Passes Away
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  The legendary automotive and industrial designer was famous for designing the likes of the Fiat 124 Spyder, the first generation Ford Fiesta and the interior on the Lamborghini Diablo. Cyrus Dhabhar By Cyrus Dhabhar Jun 02, 2017 08:20 PM. Legendary ...and more »
  
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• Legendary Automotive Designer Tom Tjaarda Passes Away - NDTV ... - NDTVAuto.com

  02-06-2017 17:20 via auto.ndtv.com
  
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  Legendary automotive and industrial designer Tom Tjaarda has passed away. Tom was 82 years old and despite fighting an illness, was as enthusiastic as ever ...and more »
  
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• Saleen 30-Year Championship Mustang makes 730 horsepower

  02-06-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceThe cars pack a 3.2-liter supercharger.Continue reading Saleen 30-Year Championship Mustang makes 730 horsepower Saleen 30-Year Championship Mustang makes 730 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Icahn Automotive To Buy Automotive Service Company Precision Auto Car - Nasdaq

  02-06-2017 16:50 via nasdaq.com
  
  Icahn Automotive To Buy Automotive Service Company Precision Auto Car
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  (RTTNews.com) - Icahn Automotive Group LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises L.P. ( IEP ), said that it agreed to acquire automotive service company Precision Auto Care Inc., parent company of Precision Tune Auto Care. "The acquisition of ...
  
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• Automotive Additives Market Worth 8.58 Billion USD by 2022 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  02-06-2017 16:41 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Additives Market Worth 8.58 Billion USD by 2022
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  The report "Automotive Additives Market by Plastic Additives (Plasticizers, Anti-Scratch, Stabilizers, Antioxidants), Application (Exterior, Interior, Under the Hood), Plastic (PP, PUR, PVC, and ABS), Vehicle Type, EV Type, and Region - Global Forecast ...and more »
  
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• Heads up: Hyundai mostly reveals the Kona crossover

  02-06-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Hyundai,Crossover,BudgetIt comes with a HUD.Continue reading Heads up: Hyundai mostly reveals the Kona crossover Heads up: Hyundai mostly reveals the Kona crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aptly-named Hooligans motorcycle gang charged with stealing 150 Jeep Wranglers

  02-06-2017 16:28
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Jeep,Safety,Technology,SUV,Off-RoadHow they allegedly pulled off $4.5 million in thefts.Continue reading Aptly-named Hooligans motorcycle gang charged with stealing 150 Jeep Wranglers Aptly-named Hooligans motorcycle gang charged with stealing 150 Jeep Wranglers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• In Germany, fears of losing edge after U.S. exits climate pact

  02-06-2017 16:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Germany's powerful auto industry says Europe will need to reassess its environmental standards to remain competitive after the U.S. said it would withdraw from the Paris climate pact.
  
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• Carl Icahn's Automotive Business to Acquire Precision Auto Care - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

  02-06-2017 16:07 via wsj.com
  
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  Carl Icahn's Automotive Business to Acquire Precision Auto Care
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  Carl Icahn reached a deal to buy another car-services chain, the latest move to expand the reach of his automotive service network as consumers increasingly turn to professionals to repair their cars. Mr. Icahn's automotive business said Friday that it ...
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• China agrees to adjust pace of EV quotas, Daimler says

  02-06-2017 15:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Chinese government had proposed that EV or plug-in hybrids account for 8 percent of automakers' sales by 2018, sparking protests from domestic and international automakers.
  
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• SPIEF 17 - Renault Russia looks to build on parts export

  02-06-2017 15:50
  Renault Russia says it is aiming to increase its level of component exports building on substantial gains already in the last couple of years.
  
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• Kia Picanto vs Volkswagen up! vs Hyundai i10

  02-06-2017 15:44
  
  Looking for a sophisticated city car? Kia’s latest Picanto has a mature feel, but can it outshine the VW up! and Hyundai i10? 2017-06-04 09:50 For half a decade now, if you wanted the most mature city car money could buy, the Volkswagen up! has been the default choice. However, the new Kia Picanto could be just about to change the status quo.
  Kia has set about thoroughly re-engineering its city car, instilling a new-found sense of maturity and upmarket appeal to rival the VW. The brand wi
  
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• SPIEF 17 - GEFCO looks to ride Russian uptick

  02-06-2017 15:17
  Global logistics provider, GEFCO, says it believes it will be able to secure a slice of improved automotive fortunes in Russia as it commits to the country for the long term.
  
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• Waymo working on self-driving trucks

  02-06-2017 15:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousThe company expects autonomy to be a big player in long-distance hauling.Continue reading Waymo working on self-driving trucks Waymo working on self-driving trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Next BMW M5 may have been revealed by Need For Speed title card

  02-06-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Toys/Games,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe clearest look yet is low-resolution.Continue reading Next BMW M5 may have been revealed by Need For Speed title card Next BMW M5 may have been revealed by Need For Speed title card originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Need For Speed Payback will be the video-game equivalent of The Fast and the Furious

  02-06-2017 15:13
  
  Filed under:Toys/GamesPrepare for races, heists, and "car battles."Continue reading Need For Speed Payback will be the video-game equivalent of The Fast and the Furious Need For Speed Payback will be the video-game equivalent of The Fast and the Furious originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mojio's Connected Car Platform Selected as Finalist for Prestigious TU-Automotive Award - Benzinga

  02-06-2017 15:13 via benzinga.com
  Mojio's Connected Car Platform Selected as Finalist for Prestigious TU-Automotive Award
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  The company's open, scalable and hardware agnostic platform is recognized for creating a two-way bridge between automakers and consumers, delivering secure connected car experiences to end users while harnessing the capabilities of Mojio's robust ...and more »
  
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• The 10 core BMW models coming before the end of 2018

  02-06-2017 14:35
  
  New BMW executive cars and SUVs planned in huge model range expansion 2017-06-03 16:00 By the end of 2018 the BMW Group (which also includes MINI and Rolls-Royce) will launch more than 40 new or revised models.
  The bulk of those newcomers, however, will come from BMW directly. A mix of sports cars, luxury coupes, roadsters and SUVs are all on the horizon within the next 18 months.
  All all-new, lighter  BMW Z4 will lead the way as the blitz begins, but other cars set to arrive include the n
  
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• BRIEF-Icahn Enterprises says Icahn Automotive to acquire precision Auto Care - Reuters

  02-06-2017 14:18 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Icahn Enterprises says Icahn Automotive to acquire precision Auto Care
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  BOSTON, June 2 Activist hedge fund Marcato Capital Management, which has been battling restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings for board seats, reported strong gains in May, which extended its gains for the year.
  
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• Icahn Automotive Group to acquire Precision Auto Care - MarketWatch - MarketWatch

  02-06-2017 14:14 via marketwatch.com
  
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  Icahn Automotive Group, a division of Icahn Enterprises L.P. IEP, -0.06% said Friday that it will acquire Precision Auto Care, an automotive service company with ...and more »
  
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• The Week - Volvo's inter-continental solution

  02-06-2017 14:01
  It has been a week in which the notion of our global interdependence and the benefits - or not - of approaches that reach across borders, have been challenged, again.
  
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• Renault and Powervault partner to use EV batteries in the home

  02-06-2017 13:59
  
  Renault joins forces with Powervault to trial use of old EV batteries as a domestic clean energy storage system 2017-06-05 08:00 Renault has partnered with home energy storage specialists Powervault to create a domestic clean energy storage system making use of old electric vehicle batteries, which the two firms reckon can reduce the cost of a smart battery unit by 30 per cent.
  Both Renault and Powervault have launched a trial of the technology, placing 50 energy storage units powered by second
  
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• IMI publish wishlist for new government - Automotive World (press release)

  02-06-2017 13:51 via automotiveworld.com
  IMI publish wishlist for new government
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  Ahead of the General Election next week the Professional Body for the automotive sector, Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), is setting out a wishlist for the new government of things that would benefit the automotive sector. Whichever party comes ...
  
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• Will Ford's composites move finally crack the automotive industry's throughput dilemma? - Engineering Materials

  02-06-2017 13:45 via materialsforengineering.co.uk
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  Will Ford's composites move finally crack the automotive industry's throughput dilemma?
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  Carbon fibre is making a slow but seemingly inevitable move into the automotive industry. But can engineers crack the throughput difficulties that have dogged uptake? James Bakewell reports. The big composites news in April was Audi's revelation that ...and more »
  
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• Audi plans three new EVs in 2020 roadmap

  02-06-2017 13:40
  
  Audi is planning two new Q SUVs and three e-tron battery electric vehicles while also replacing five 'core' models by 2020.
  
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• More than 60 exhibitors already signed up for Automotive Management Live 2017 - AM-online

  02-06-2017 13:38 via am-online.com
  
  More than 60 exhibitors already signed up for Automotive Management Live 2017
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  Six months ahead of schedule and more than 60 exhibitors have signed up for Automotive Management Live, the one-day trade expo hosted in partnership with the National Franchised Dealers Association. Taking place on November 9 at Birmingham NEC, ...
  
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• PPG withdraws its proposal to acquire AkzoNobel

  02-06-2017 13:25
  
  PPG has announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to combine with AkzoNobel and will not pursue a public offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of AkzoNobel.
  
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• Daimler/BAIC join over NEV development in China

  02-06-2017 13:09
  
  In the presence of German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Daimler AG and its Chinese partner BAIC Group have signed a framework agreement on further strengthening their strategic collaboration through investments for New Energy Vehicles (NEV) in China.
  
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• “It’s almost as if drivers don’t exist in the eyes of our would-be leaders”

  02-06-2017 13:05
  
  Mike Rutherford says it's about time political parties realised that cars are here to stay 2017-06-04 17:00 There’s now an unwritten rule among the main national political parties to ban certain words. Car occupants, workers, traffic jams, manufacturers and the costs of commuting by car are just some of them.
  I know this because I’ve been ploughing through their manifestos in which public transport users and cyclists often get sympathetic mentions – and lucrative promised subs
  
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• US light vehicle sales continue to soften

  02-06-2017 12:59
  
  Optimists predicting a little growth in May US light vehicle sales were disappointed. Even an extra selling day and sweetened incentives couldn't avoid a fifth consecutive month of shrinking volumes.
  
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• Demand for eDrive prompts GKN expansion

  02-06-2017 12:47
  GKN driveline says that rising demand for electric and hybrid technology means that it will boost the size of its eDrive production hub by more than 60%.
  
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• Nissan X-Trail SUV: facelifted model revealed with subtle new look

  02-06-2017 12:41
  
  The X-Trail has been updated for 2017, gaining a new look, new equipment and Nissan's new ProPILOT semi-autonomous tech 2017-06-02 16:15 The Nissan X-Trail has received a facelift, gaining a subtle new look, new options and equipment in the cabin plus new technology, and it will go on sale this August. 
  It follows in the footsteps of its smaller sibling – the Qashqai – which received similar updates earlier this year. As such, the headline act is the introduction of new Nissan
  
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• New emissions cheating scandal engulfs Audi

  02-06-2017 11:58
  The German federal government's Transport ministry, working with the KBA motor vehicle authority, has accused Audi AG of fitting defeat devices to certain diesel engines powering the Audi A8 and A7 Sportback.
  
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• Renault reveals hot new diesel Megane GT dCi 165

  02-06-2017 11:55
  
  New Renault Megane GT dCi 165 to come in hatchback and estate forms, generating 163bhp from a twin-turbocharged 1.6-litre diesel engine 2017-06-02 14:00 Renault has added a sporty new diesel option to the Megane range in the form of the GT Nav dCi 165, developed with assistance from Renault Sport and to be offered in both hatchback form and a Sport Tourer estate version.
  At the heart of the new car is the twin-turbocharged 1.6-litre diesel four-cylinder engine. It develops 163bhp and a maximum
  
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