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• Can't decide what size wheel to choose? This video might help

  16-06-2017 22:39
  
  Filed under:Videos,Driving,Parts and AccessoriesDriving conditions make a big difference.Continue reading Can't decide what size wheel to choose? This video might help Can't decide what size wheel to choose? This video might help originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New park for GM brings supplier jobs back from Mexico

  16-06-2017 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM plans to increase efficiency at its Arlington, Texas, assembly plant by locating suppliers closer to home with a new park, bringing jobs from Mexico into the U.S.
  
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• The Changing Nature of Automotive Technology - Electronic Design

  16-06-2017 22:28 via electronicdesign.com
  
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  The Changing Nature of Automotive Technology
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  From advanced sensors to artificial intelligence, vehicles of all types are quickly becoming home to the latest electronics technology. William Wong | Jun 16, 2017. Download this article in PDF format. The transportation space has seen a burst of ...
  
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• Bankruptcy plan calls for Takata to stop making airbag inflators once recall done

  16-06-2017 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Takata would stop making airbag inflators after completing a global recall, under a bankruptcy restructuring plan under consideration by its steering committee, sources told Reuters.
  
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• We love driving Godzilla | Autoblog Podcast #518

  16-06-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:PodcastsDownload our newest episode.Continue reading We love driving Godzilla | Autoblog Podcast #518 We love driving Godzilla | Autoblog Podcast #518 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EPA suspected Fiat Chrysler of using 'defeat device' in 2015

  16-06-2017 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The EPA told Fiat Chrysler in November 2015 it suspected some of its vehicles had at least one "defeat device" that improperly bypassed emissions controls, according to recently disclosed emails.
  
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• Robots Ready For Battle | Autobog Minute

  16-06-2017 21:33
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoMonkey King is China’s first battle bot prototype, claims its creator Greatmetal. This human-operated robot is able to fight on two legs or on all fours. Expect Monkey King to battle the winner of a bot showdown between Japan and the U.S. in August, 2017.Continue reading Robots Ready For Battle | Autobog Minute Robots Ready For Battle | Autobog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:33:15 EDT.Please see our terms for u
  
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• 30 vehicles vandalized in wheel heist at Honda dealership in N.C.

  16-06-2017 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over 30 new cars were vandalized at a Honda dealership in North Carolina in a scheme to remove car jacks in order to steal wheels and tires.
  
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• The Volkswagen Polo reaches its sixth generation with an all-new model

  16-06-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,HatchbackThe newest car leaps to the MQB platform.Continue reading The Volkswagen Polo reaches its sixth generation with an all-new model The Volkswagen Polo reaches its sixth generation with an all-new model originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Infiniti QX60 AWD vs. Mazda CX-9 Signature

  16-06-2017 20:27
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Infiniti,Mazda,Car Buying,Crossover,LuxuryTwo vehicles popular for transporting kids and their stuff.Continue reading Infiniti QX60 AWD vs. Mazda CX-9 Signature Infiniti QX60 AWD vs. Mazda CX-9 Signature originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber Air engineering head thinks Elon’s tunnels are a bad idea

  16-06-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Transportation Alternatives,Electric,FutureUber's VTOL chief responds to Musk's opinions about flying taxis.Continue reading Uber Air engineering head thinks Elon’s tunnels are a bad idea Uber Air engineering head thinks Elon’s tunnels are a bad idea originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BASF says blue trending among auto paint colors

  16-06-2017 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Blue is encroaching upon the list of most popular colors for cars, which has consisted of conservative hues white, black, and silver for more than a decade.
  
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• The automotive electronics market: A view from a material supplier - ElectroIQ (blog)

  16-06-2017 18:40 via electroiq.com
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  The automotive electronics market: A view from a material supplier
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  With the increasing sophistication of future vehicles, new and more advanced semiconductor technologies will be used and vehicles will become technology centers. BY DR. JEAN-CHARLES CIGAL and GREG SHUTTLEWORTH, Linde Electronics, Taipei, ...
  
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• Long-term test review: BMW 5 Series

  16-06-2017 18:00
  
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  Image 1 of 14 18 Jun, 2017 10:00amJonathan Burn
  First report: exec BMW 5 Series saloon joins fleet and instantly proves why it stands tall over its rivalsMileage: 5,685
  Economy: 39.5mpg
  This new king of the corporate car park is the latest model to join the Auto Express fleet. The BMW 5 Series’ unique blend of luxury, performance and ability has made it a hit with business types and families across the country – and we’ll be living with the firm’s big-sellin
  
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• Driving the Classiest Three-Wheeled Autocycle | Translogic 219

  16-06-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Translogic,Videos,Motorcycle,Original VideoToday on Translogic, we drive perhaps the classiest autocycle on the market, the Vanderhall Venice.Continue reading Driving the Classiest Three-Wheeled Autocycle | Translogic 219 Driving the Classiest Three-Wheeled Autocycle | Translogic 219 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Four generations of the Renault Megane: the history of Renault's hatch (sponsored)

  16-06-2017 17:53
  
  The Renault Megane is now 22 years old. We look back at how it’s changed since the first Megane launched in 1995 2017-06-20 07:00 It’s hard to believe that the Renault Mégane is now 22 years old. Through four generations, the French favourite has been pushing the boundaries of style, safety and technology. It’s grown into a family of bodystyles and engines, from a pioneering people carrier to a number of celebrated Renault Sport performance versions.
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• Jaguar E-Pace has an F-Type-inspired interior

  16-06-2017 17:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jaguar,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryIt also has a new shifter.Continue reading Jaguar E-Pace has an F-Type-inspired interior Jaguar E-Pace has an F-Type-inspired interior originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Group YTD sales flat

  16-06-2017 17:36
  
  Volkswagen Group has delivered 4.2m vehicles to customers since the beginning of the year, "on a par with the level for the previous year".
  
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• Telit receives purchase order for LTE automotive modules ... - DIGITALLOOK

  16-06-2017 17:23 via digitallook.com
  
  Telit receives purchase order for LTE automotive modules ...
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  Technology company with a focus on the 'internet of things', Telit Communications, confirmed on Friday that it received the first purchase order from an unnamed ...and more »
  
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• 2017 Nissan GT-R Driver's Notes: Picking up pizza in a supercar

  16-06-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Quick Spins,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsThe GT-R still delivers.Continue reading 2017 Nissan GT-R Driver's Notes: Picking up pizza in a supercar 2017 Nissan GT-R Driver's Notes: Picking up pizza in a supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• David Brown Mini review

  16-06-2017 16:47
  
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  Image 1 of 26 16 Jun, 2017 4:15pmJames Batchelor
  We get behind the wheel of a pre-production version of the David Brown Automotive Mini Remastered to see what you get for £99,000Rarely does a Mini need an introduction. Its image is gold plated and the story is legendary, but the car you see here does require some explanation.
  This is the Mini Remastered. Built by David Brown Automotive, it’s a reinterpretation of the classic Mini and is the company’s second model.
  
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• Cadillac CT6 refresh has hints of Escala

  16-06-2017 16:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Cadillac,Sedan,LuxuryWe'll probably see the car early next year.Continue reading Cadillac CT6 refresh has hints of Escala Cadillac CT6 refresh has hints of Escala originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dow-DuPont wins U.S. antitrust nod to create chemicals giant

  16-06-2017 16:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dow and DuPont won U.S. antitrust approval for their $73 billion merger, overcoming one of the last hurdles to creating a global chemicals giant with major roles in the auto supply chain.
  
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• 2018 Ford Expedition gears up for the trails with FX4 trim

  16-06-2017 15:40
  
  Filed under:Ford,SUV,Off-RoadIt's available this fall.Continue reading 2018 Ford Expedition gears up for the trails with FX4 trim 2018 Ford Expedition gears up for the trails with FX4 trim originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Peugeot 308 GTi

  16-06-2017 15:38
  
  With plenty of tech and performance, there’s a lot to love about the VW Golf GTI and Peugeot 308 GTi - but which is better? 2017-06-17 11:00 The performance hatch sector has evolved to the point where family cars are now putting nearly 400bhp to the road through clever and complex four-wheel-drive systems. However, this continuous progress means cars such as the new Volkswagen Golf GTI are more relevant than ever. This Mk7.5 GTI still offers plenty of performance, but in a usable and more
  
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• Solving for industry-level collaboration in automotive - Information Age

  16-06-2017 15:27 via information-age.com
  
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  Solving for industry-level collaboration in automotive
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  For the car business, the road ahead will be winding, rocky and fraught with obstacles — much as it has always been. But with new challenges such as a globally-dispersed supply chain, tightening regulatory controls, geopolitical uncertainties ...
  
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• Scuderia Corsa ready to recapture glory at Le Mans

  16-06-2017 15:25
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,Off-Road,Performance,RacingThe team walked away last year with a class victory and the IMSA class championship.Continue reading Scuderia Corsa ready to recapture glory at Le Mans Scuderia Corsa ready to recapture glory at Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Formula One boss to wave the starting flag at Le Mans

  16-06-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Europe,Racing"By starting the race side by side, we will be demonstrating the new ties forged between the ACO and Formula One," said Automobile Club de l'Ouest president Pierre Fillon, who will join Carey.Continue reading Formula One boss to wave the starting flag at Le Mans Formula One boss to wave the starting flag at Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&n
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover welcomes two startups to automotive tech incubator - MobileMarketing Magazine

  16-06-2017 15:10 via mobilemarketingmagazine.com
  
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  Jaguar Land Rover welcomes two startups to automotive tech incubator
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  Jaguar Land Rover has welcomed two new startups in the form of Lisnr and Pilot to its Portland-based tech incubator, which it created in January 2016 with the aim of advancing innovation for the automotive industry. To deal with bad connectivity ...and more »
  
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• Civic Si not powerful enough, you say? Hondata's got you covered

  16-06-2017 14:55
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Honda,Coupe,Sedan,Budget,PerformanceIt also adds 40 pound-feet of torque.Continue reading Civic Si not powerful enough, you say? Hondata's got you covered Civic Si not powerful enough, you say? Hondata's got you covered originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW Polo ready to bat off Fiat Brazil's Argo - the week

  16-06-2017 14:53
  News from the fascinating market that is Brazil drew the most eyeballs to just-auto this week as Our Man in Sao Paulo, Fernando Calmon, introduced us to Fiat's new Argo, ready for battle in the hot compact hatchback segment. Looks like a cracking wee car but, as Chris Wright, live from Berlin, reports today, Volkswagen is readying return fire in the form of the latest Polo, dripping with standard or available technology. It'll be interesting to see what VW Brazil does with that - Fernando w
  
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• GOP plan for self-driving cars limits federal oversight, cuts out states

  16-06-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousOne proposal would exempt self-driving cars from the existing federal safety rules.Continue reading GOP plan for self-driving cars limits federal oversight, cuts out states GOP plan for self-driving cars limits federal oversight, cuts out states originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AvtoVAZ "not isolated" from worldwide megatrends - CEO

  16-06-2017 14:39
  AvtoVAZ insists its Lada brand will not remain isolated from global megatrends including on-board entertainment, but the giant automaker nonetheless concedes Russia presents distinct challenges when it comes to addressing megatrends.
  
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• Volkswagen unveils new Polo in Berlin

  16-06-2017 14:30
  Volkswagen has shown its new sixth generation Polo in Berlin.
  
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• First Hyundai N car coming to US in 2018, and we think we know what it is

  16-06-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Rumormill,Hyundai,Hatchback,PerformanceWhile Hyundai won't confirm anything, we're nearly certain it's a Veloster N.Continue reading First Hyundai N car coming to US in 2018, and we think we know what it is First Hyundai N car coming to US in 2018, and we think we know what it is originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat Chrysler CEO says 2018 targets unaffected by diesel woes

  16-06-2017 14:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler does not expect its diesel woes in the U.S. to have an impact on its business targets to 2018, CEO Sergio Marchionne said.
  
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• Range Rover SVO bodykit adds sporty looks for £10k

  16-06-2017 13:50
  
  New bodykit can be retrofitted to all standard wheelbase Range Rovers from 2013 onwards 2017-06-16 14:30 Land Rover will offer Range Rover buyers a little extra visual clout with a new Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) bodykit, available on new Range Rovers and offered as a retrofit on standard length wheelbase cars made from 2013 onwards.
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  It means Range Rover owners can get butch looks similar to those of the V8 powered, supercharged, range topping car on any model
  
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• The auto industry is losing its head over Uber

  16-06-2017 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sergio Marchionne gets right to the point when it comes to one of the big trends sweeping the auto business: 'Contrary to what some of my colleagues believe, we are not in the mobility business."
  
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• Best Father’s Day gifts 2017

  16-06-2017 13:17
  
  With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve gathered together some of the best gifts for your car and motoring mad dad 2017-06-16 14:30 With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve gathered together some of the best gifts for your car and motoring mad dad
  Dads can be notoriously difficult to buy presents for and after you’ve racked your brains coming up with the perfect Christmas and birthday presents for the old man, you can be forgiven for running out of i
  
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• Nissan updates the European X-Trail

  16-06-2017 13:11
  Nissan GB will launch an updated X-Trail crossover in August with most changes similar to those just made to its hot selling Qashqai.
  
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• “We need to remind the new Government what it should and shouldn’t be doing”

  16-06-2017 12:58
  
  Mike Rutherford looks at the fallout from the General Election and what the Government should be doing for the motorist between now and 2022 2017-06-18 17:00 That’s your lot, then. We have a new Government (of sorts) with manifesto promises to keep (yeah, right) and car users to fleece between now and the 2022 General Election. The run-up to last week’s poll really did go from mad to worse. I didn’t think the demented Lib Dem demand to ban diesel car sales by 2025 could be top
  
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• Valeo launches AI research centre in Paris

  16-06-2017 12:49
  
  Valeo has launched what it maintains is the first global research centre in artificial intelligence and deep learning dedicated to automotive applications.
  
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• Valeo/Cisco team up on smart mobility services

  16-06-2017 12:48
  
  Valeo and Cisco have announced that they have signed a cooperation agreement to develop strategic innovations in smart mobility services.
  
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• IAC opens engineering centre in India

  16-06-2017 12:44
  
  Automotive interior components supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) has opened a new regional and global engineering centre in Pune, India.
  
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• On the Road with Corning® Gorilla® Glass for Automotive Interiors - Glass on Web

  16-06-2017 12:34 via glassonweb.com
  
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  Dreaming of a sleek, interactive, durable surface for the interior of your car? Look no further than Corning® Gorilla® Glass for Automotive. On the Road with Corning® Gorilla® Glass for Automotive Interiors Imagine sliding into the driver's seat of ...
  
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• ISS France drives multiservice contract for Fiat Chrysler Automotive - FMJ

  16-06-2017 12:17 via fmj.co.uk
  
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  ISS France drives multiservice contract for Fiat Chrysler Automotive
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  ISS has secured a deal with Italian car manufacturer, Fiat Chysler Automotive to deliver a range of services at 21 of its sites located throughout France. The multiservice contract, which is mainly cleaning oriented also includes the provision of other ...
  
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• Lectra unveils new Versalis LeatherSuite V6 cutting machine

  16-06-2017 12:13
  
  Lectra has unveiled its new Versalis LeatherSuite V6 machine for automated leather cutting, which it maintains can enable automotive suppliers to increase productivity from 8% to 15%.
  
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• Takata near to bankruptcy

  16-06-2017 12:02
  
  Crisis-hit airbag supplier Takata is near to bankruptcy according to reports in Japan.
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI set for June debut

  16-06-2017 12:00
  Volkswagen will follow the newly facelifted Polo supermini with an updated GTI variant, to be revealed at the end of June - and this is our first look at the updated Hyundai i20 N and Ford Fiesta ST rival. 
  This teaser sketch hints at the refreshed styling, which will follow the mould set out by the regular version of the updated supermini. A new front end with a full-width LED light bar will be joined by updated headlights and a new lower front bumper section, while we can also see new fiv
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift unveiled with 204bhp

  16-06-2017 12:00
  The facelifted Volkswagen Polo GTI has been revealed, with the compact hot hatchback arriving with a revised 204bhp 2.0 TSI engine and more driver assistance systems. 
  The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged unit also produces 320Nm of torque, and as the Polo GTI comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic only, with launch control the 0-62mph sprint is dispatched in 6.5 seconds. The GTI will hit a top speed of 149mph.SEE MORE Best hot hatchbacks 2021The hot supermini is also fitte
  
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