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• This old Mercedes-Benz 190E DTM racer shows a C63 AMG new tricks

  08-06-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,Mercedes-BenzFast meets cool.Continue reading This old Mercedes-Benz 190E DTM racer shows a C63 AMG new tricks This old Mercedes-Benz 190E DTM racer shows a C63 AMG new tricks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Barra tours GM plant with Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg

  08-06-2017 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg toured a GM plant with CEO Mary Barra during a Detroit visit Thursday to discuss a new initiative for digital marketing training in the city.
  
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• Great Father's Day Gifts for Every Car Enthusiast Dad

  08-06-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,Mercedes-BenzGet your dad something special with a little help from this gift guide.Continue reading Great Father's Day Gifts for Every Car Enthusiast Dad Great Father's Day Gifts for Every Car Enthusiast Dad originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Radiator Market 2017- 2022 - PR Newswire (press release)

  08-06-2017 22:36 via prnewswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Radiator Market 2017- 2022
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  The future of the global automotive radiator market looks promising with opportunities in the passenger car, light commercial vehicle, and heavy commercial vehicle. News provided by. Reportlinker. 16:29 ET. Share this article. NEW YORK, June 8, 2017 ...and more »
  
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• Biv "Smart" Speed Bump | Autoblog Minute

  08-06-2017 22:21
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe Biv speed bump from Badennova uses liquid instead of concrete to slow down drivers. Based on non-Newtonian fluid dynamics the speed bump hardens under pressure but remains smooth for vehicles traveling slow speeds.Continue reading Biv "Smart" Speed Bump | Autoblog Minute Biv "Smart" Speed Bump | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:21:58 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email t
  
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• New Project Cars 2 trailer drops and September release date announced

  08-06-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Videos,RacingYo, we heard you like racing.Continue reading New Project Cars 2 trailer drops and September release date announced New Project Cars 2 trailer drops and September release date announced originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Telit receives AT&T certification for automotive-grade module - GPS World magazine

  08-06-2017 21:06 via gpsworld.com
  Telit receives AT&T certification for automotive-grade module
  GPS World magazine
  Telit's 300-Mbps LE940B6-NA LTE Cat 6 module has received AT&T certification for use on the carrier's North American LTE wireless networks. The smart module is the first of its class of 300 Mbps Cat 6 automotive-grade solutions certified by AT&T, Telit ...and more »
  
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• VW of America lands Hyundai's Hatami for top sales, marketing job

  08-06-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen of America has named former Hyundai executive Derrick Hatami -- who abruptly departed Hyundai Motor America this week -- as its new head of U.S. sales and marketing.
  
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• GM sale of Opel to PSA could wrap up by July 31

  08-06-2017 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors' Opel said its sale to France's Peugeot could be completed as early as July 31, pending regulatory approval.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1975 Chevrolet Vega GT Hatchback

  08-06-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Coupe,ClassicsHere's a solid-looking '75 GT in a Denver self-service yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1975 Chevrolet Vega GT Hatchback Junkyard Gem: 1975 Chevrolet Vega GT Hatchback originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Take a Ford GT factory video tour with Forza Motorsport

  08-06-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Toys/Games,Videos,Ford,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsThe car is built by Multimatic in Toronto.Continue reading Take a Ford GT factory video tour with Forza Motorsport Take a Ford GT factory video tour with Forza Motorsport originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai recalls 437,400 Santa Fe crossovers; 161,000 Sonata, Genesis models also recalled

  08-06-2017 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai Motor America is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles for issues with hood latches and parking brake warning lights. There have been no reported accidents or injuries related to either issue.
  
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• Interior design and technology - Vauxhall Mokka X

  08-06-2017 19:22
  It is only when you get to drive a certain car model for a few days that you begin to notice them everywhere. The Vauxhall Mokka is no exception, with more than 120,000 buyers here in the UK alone, its single biggest market in Europe. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look at the facelifted and renamed Mokka X.
  
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• New Subaru WRX STi is for the US-only market

  08-06-2017 19:06
  
  The Japanese car maker will build 500 units of the WRX STi, but they won’t be sold in the UK2017-06-08 18:00 Subaru has revealed two new limited edition performance models that will be limited to 500 units each when they go on sale in early 2018, but not in Britain – both cars will be sold on the US market only.The hot new pair consists of tuned versions of the WRX STI and the BRZ Coupe, both receiving sporty styling tweaks and changes under the skin to extract extra performance.&bu
  
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• Ford wants dealer service bays ready for special needs of ride-sharing providers

  08-06-2017 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford wants its dealership service centers to move much faster as an increasing amount of ride-sharing fleets hit the road and need routine or unscheduled maintenance and repairs.
  
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• Wall Street dials back U.S. sales outlook as Trump bump fades

  08-06-2017 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Analysts are cutting estimates for U.S. vehicle sales in 2017 after five straight months of declines in part because automakers are showing more restraint on discounts and Washington gridlock is reducing the likelihood of a second-half surge.
  
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• O'Reilly Automotive is Now Oversold (ORLY) - Nasdaq.com - Nasdaq

  08-06-2017 18:29 via nasdaq.com
  
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• Toyota GT 86 Orange Edition review

  08-06-2017 18:27
  
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  Image 1 of 15 8 Jun, 2017 5:15pmJames Brodie
  The GT 86 Orange Edition is the first of Toyota's 'Club Series' specials. We've taken it for a drive How do you keep an ageing car fresh alongside more modern rivals? A facelift is one way of separating old from new, but special editions can also inject a little extra life into familiar faces.Toyota’s GT 86 has been around since 2012, and in what has become an admittedly small market, it’s still one of the best cheap, simple,
  
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• One analyst sees a U.S. 'buyer's strike' on horizon

  08-06-2017 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Carmakers and auto parts suppliers traded weaker on Thursday after Morgan Stanley warned of an "unprecedented buyer's strike," and lowered its U.S. auto sales forecast by millions of units for each year though 2020. 
  
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• 3 Automotive Brands Dominated Spending on New Creative Last Week - Adweek

  08-06-2017 18:06 via adweek.com
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  3 Automotive Brands Dominated Spending on New Creative Last Week
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  Three automotive brands populated Kantar Media's list of last week's top spenders on national broadcast placement for new campaigns. Spending on new creative increased last week, with 594 advertisers devoting around $95 million on placement for new ...
  
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• My first experience test driving luxury SUVs

  08-06-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Car Dealers,Open RoadWe all have to test drive cars at some point, but does the experience ever really change? I went shopping in the luxury brand segment for the first time. Here, I share some of the unique aspects I encountered looking in this specific market.Continue reading My first experience test driving luxury SUVs My first experience test driving luxury SUVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Perm
  
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• Ford will keep Escape and MKC plant open an extra week to meet demand

  08-06-2017 17:57
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Lincoln,Crossover,SUV,Budget,LuxuryEverybody wants a crossover.Continue reading Ford will keep Escape and MKC plant open an extra week to meet demand Ford will keep Escape and MKC plant open an extra week to meet demand originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Actuators Market to Reach $20.3 Billion by 2022 - Increasing Demand For Fuel Efficient Vehicles ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  08-06-2017 17:52 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Actuators Market to Reach $20.3 Billion by 2022 - Increasing Demand For Fuel Efficient Vehicles ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The automotive actuators market, in terms of value, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.49% from 2017 to 2022. The market is estimated to be USD 14.16 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 20.33 Billion by 2022. Engine downsizing reduces carbon ...and more »
  
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• Volkswagen Passat Alltrack vs Audi A4 Allroad vs Subaru Outback

  08-06-2017 17:42
  
  The off-road estate is a niche model that’s gaining popularity. We try three of the latest 2017-06-10 10:00 The increasing popularity of SUVs means that manufacturers are keen to cash in on the success of these rugged machines. Crossover models lead the charge, but there’s also rising demand for high-riding estates that combine a practical load-lugging body with raised suspension and four-wheel drive.
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• How Most Insurance Companies Strangle Automotive Enthusiasm - RoadandTrack.com

  08-06-2017 17:05 via roadandtrack.com
  
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  How Most Insurance Companies Strangle Automotive Enthusiasm
  RoadandTrack.com
  Quick, now: Will you send your children to STEM or to FIRE? It sounds like a question that might be asked as part of the “Hunger Games” but it's far more important than that. The media continually tells us that not enough young Americans are getting ...
  
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• New TLX A-Spec leads Acura's three-car Pike's Peak attack

  08-06-2017 17:01
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Acura,United States,Coupe,Sedan,RacingAnother TLX and an NSX will race, too.Continue reading New TLX A-Spec leads Acura's three-car Pike's Peak attack New TLX A-Spec leads Acura's three-car Pike's Peak attack originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda CX-5 - take two

  08-06-2017 17:00
  At first glance, the casual observer might dismiss the 'all new' claims of its maker Mazda for the second generation CX-5 crossover. Sure, it looks very familiar but closer scrutiny soon notes the chunkier nose with more chrome, a sleeker stance, completely reshaped panels, much classier interior and new features such as a much better heads-up display and a power tailgate. Good bits like the Skyactiv petrol and diesel engines, six-speed manual and automatic transmissions carry over, with im
  
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• ‘Jayne Snow is urging motorists to not pay when wrongly accused’

  08-06-2017 17:00
  
  Mike Rutherford thinks motorists need better protection from potential scammers 2017-06-10 18:00 If justice and fair play still mean something in modern Britain, we motorists need fresh legislation offering us protection and compensation from scammers in the private and public sectors.
  On the parking front, a ‘Jayne’s Law’ is needed – and here’s why. Countless drivers continue to be victimised and subsequently fined when using land belonging to entrepreneurs or loc
  
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• Subaru reveals the US-bound WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS

  08-06-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Subaru,Coupe,Sedan,PerformanceThe STI now has a whole 310 horsepower!Continue reading Subaru reveals the US-bound WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS Subaru reveals the US-bound WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche's most powerful 911 Turbo S is a 500-unit limited edition

  08-06-2017 16:20
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsHope you like gold.Continue reading Porsche's most powerful 911 Turbo S is a 500-unit limited edition Porsche's most powerful 911 Turbo S is a 500-unit limited edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Long-term test review: McLaren 570GT

  08-06-2017 16:01
  
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  First report: award-winning mid-engined McLaren 570GT sports car joins our fleetMileage: 3,016
  Economy: 23.6mpg
  McLaren Automotive is an incredible British success story. Established in its modern form in just 2010 and profitable by 2013, it doubled sales last year and is on target to reach 4,000 cars sold in 2017.
  Much of that success is down to the introduction of the Sports Series, with the 570S racing off with last year’s Aut
  
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• New Hyundai Veloster N sports a big wing under its camouflage

  08-06-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Hyundai,Hatchback,PerformanceLook for more than 200 horsepower from the N model.Continue reading New Hyundai Veloster N sports a big wing under its camouflage New Hyundai Veloster N sports a big wing under its camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cars need devices to curb child heatstroke deaths, lawmakers say

  08-06-2017 15:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Safety,Emerging Technologies,TechnologySome cars already have this safety device.Continue reading Cars need devices to curb child heatstroke deaths, lawmakers say Cars need devices to curb child heatstroke deaths, lawmakers say originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan US to standardise AEB on 1m 2018 vehicles

  08-06-2017 15:16
  
  Nissan's US unit announced it is making Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) standard on a projected 1m vehicles sold in the United States for model year 2018, including seven of the company's most popular models - Rogue/Rogue Sport, Altima, Murano, LEAF, Pathfinder, Maxima and Sentra (except manual transmission-equipped and all NISMO versions).
  
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• IAR Systems Launches Functional Safety Tools for Renesas Automotive RH850 MCUs - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  08-06-2017 15:09 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  IAR Systems Launches Functional Safety Tools for Renesas Automotive RH850 MCUs
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  IAR Systems® is proud to announce an extension of its tools offering for safety-related software development with the launch of a functional safety edition for IAR Embedded Workbench® for Renesas Electronics' RH850 Family of automotive microcontrollers ...and more »
  
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• Nissan goes standard on automated braking

  08-06-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan will make emergency automated braking standard on most of its car and truck lineup for the 2018 model year.
  
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• BUSINESS >Turkey's automotive production soars in first five months of 2017: Association - Hurriyet Daily News

  08-06-2017 15:00 via hurriyetdailynews.com
  
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  BUSINESS >Turkey's automotive production soars in first five months of 2017: Association
  Hurriyet Daily News
  Turkey's automotive production hit 727,997 units in the first five months of the year with an around 22.5 percent year-on-year increase mainly due to export reasons, data from a leading sector association showed on June 8. The sector's production ...and more »
  
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• Self-steering Volvo Truck set to increase Brazil's sugar harvest

  08-06-2017 14:57
  
  Volvo Trucks says it has developed a new self-steering truck that can deliver a significant productivity boost for Brazilian sugar-cane growers.
  
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• Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Opens Second Production Plant in the ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  08-06-2017 14:36 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Opens Second Production Plant in the ...
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  PLANÁ NAD LUŽNICÍ, Czech Republic, June 8, 2017 /PR Newswire UK/ -- Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Opens Second Production Plant in the Czech Republic.and more »
  
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• Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Opens Second Production Plant in the Czech Republic - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  08-06-2017 14:36 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Opens Second Production Plant in the Czech Republic
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  Yanfeng Automotive Interiors opens new production plant in the Czech Republic. (PRNewsfoto/Yanfeng Automotive Interiors). Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI), the global leader in automotive interior solutions, celebrates the opening of its new ...and more »
  
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• Honda sets 2025 deadline to perfect self-driving cars

  08-06-2017 14:34
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Honda,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousAnd more EVs by 2030.Continue reading Honda sets 2025 deadline to perfect self-driving cars Honda sets 2025 deadline to perfect self-driving cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pirelli suspends production in Venezuela

  08-06-2017 14:18
  
  Pirelli says it is indefinitely suspending the production of tyres in crisis-hit Venezuela due to problems securing supplies of raw materials.
  
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• Nissan to make automatic emergency braking standard in 2018

  08-06-2017 14:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Nissan,TechnologyThis is four years earlier than the date agreed to by the entire industry.Continue reading Nissan to make automatic emergency braking standard in 2018 Nissan to make automatic emergency braking standard in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rob Melville appointed as Design Director of McLaren Automotive - Tires & Parts News (press release) (registration) (blog)

  08-06-2017 14:01 via tiresandparts.net
  
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  Rob Melville appointed as Design Director of McLaren Automotive
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  McLaren Automotive has announced that Rob Melville has been appointed as the company's new design director. He joined McLaren Automotive in 2009 as Senior Designer and rose through the ranks to become the Chief Designer in 2014. During his stint ...
  
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• Jardine Motors sponsors UK Automotive 30% Club conference - AM-online

  08-06-2017 13:48 via am-online.com
  
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  Jardine Motors sponsors UK Automotive 30% Club conference
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  Jardine Motors has sponsored the UK Automotive 30% Club conference and signed up to an educational charity. The conference, hosted by Julia Muir, was held on May 23 to reinforce the UK Automotive 30% Club's aim of filling at least 30% of key leadership ...
  
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• Honda launches level 3 autonomous technology in Japan

  08-06-2017 13:45
  Honda has launched a new package of semi-autonomous driver assistance functions, which it says is the first ‘level 3’ autonomous driving system to be given the legal go-ahead by Japanese authorities. 
  Called Sensing Elite, the driver assistance technology takes a step beyond the level two systems widely on sale today by supporting hands-off autonomous driving under certain conditions, such as heavy traffic or when travelling on the motorway - other systems require hands on the s
  
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• Foreign carmakers borrow from Reagan for TV ad targeting Trump

  08-06-2017 13:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When he switches on his television in the morning, President Donald Trump could see a new side of the foreign automakers he has lashed out against.
  
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• Mazda 2 vs Ford Fiesta

  08-06-2017 13:28
  
  Weighing up the pros and cons of the Mazda 2 and Ford Fiesta, which of these fun-to-drive superminis makes a wiser buy? 2017-06-08 12:30 Superminis must be cost effective, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice sporting intent or style. You certainly don’t need to with the facelifted Mazda 2, as the Japanese maker has added this sharp-looking, well equipped GT trim to the range.
  • These are the best superminis on sale
  The newcomer isn’t exactly cutting edge, however.
  
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• South Korean imports flat in May

  08-06-2017 12:58
  
  Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea fell by 0.5% to 19,380 units in May, from 19,470 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA).
  
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• Nissan and Mitsubishi synergies begin in SE Asia - Analysis

  08-06-2017 12:58
  
  Nissan Motor expects its global alliance with Mitsubishi Motors will yield some early synergies in South-east Asia, a region in which it has struggled to keep pace with Japanese rivals Toyota and Honda.
  
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