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• Nissan sales climb thanks to Rogue, Titan, Armada

  03-07-2017 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan sold fewer cars and more light trucks in June, while Infiniti sold fewer trucks and more cars.
  
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• NISSAN: Rogue, Titan, Armada lead monthly gain

  03-07-2017 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan sold fewer cars and more light trucks in June, while Infiniti sold fewer trucks and more cars.
  
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• Honda, Hitachi formalize JV for EV motors

  03-07-2017 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hitachi and Honda signed a formal agreement to form a 5 billion yen ($44 million) joint venture to develop engines for electric vehicles.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo

  03-07-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chrysler,MitsubishiA hard-to-find first-year example of the Plymouth version of the Mitsubishi Eclipse.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo Junkyard Gem: 1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Jul 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers increase incentives, as sales stall

  03-07-2017 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automakers are steadily increasing incentive spending as U.S. light-vehicle sales continue to slow heading into the second half of 2017.
  
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• GM June sales fall as inventories rise

  03-07-2017 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors' inventory rose to its highest level in a decade after its U.S. sales fell 4.7 percent in June.
  
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• GM: Inventories on the rise as sales drop 4.7%

  03-07-2017 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors' inventory rose to its highest level in a decade after its U.S. sales fell 4.7 percent in June.
  
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• Lower fleet drives Ford June sales down 5%

  03-07-2017 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford Motor Co.'s June sales fell 5 percent thanks to a decline in fleet sales.
  
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• FORD: Lower fleet sales drive June down 5%

  03-07-2017 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford Motor Co.'s June sales fell 5 percent thanks to a decline in fleet sales.
  
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• Top 3 Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Carbon Composite Driveshaft Market Through 2021: Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  03-07-2017 19:03 via businesswire.com
  
  Business Wire (press release)
  Top 3 Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Carbon Composite Driveshaft Market Through 2021: Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive carbon composite driveshaft market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global ...and more »
  
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• Scientists create ride-hailing tech that hides your travel data

  03-07-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Smartphone,TechnologyThe researchers call their software ORide for "Oblivious Ride".Continue reading Scientists create ride-hailing tech that hides your travel data Scientists create ride-hailing tech that hides your travel data originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Jul 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW sales recovery gains momentum in June

  03-07-2017 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen brand sales climbed 15 percent in June as the German brand's sales continue to recover from the diesel emissions scandal.
  
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• VW: Recovery gains momentum after scandal

  03-07-2017 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen brand sales climbed 15 percent in June as the German brand's sales continue to recover from the diesel emissions scandal.
  
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• VW France mis-reported sales for years

  03-07-2017 18:34
  
  Volkswagen France massaged sales figures reported to German HQ for four years, media reports said.
  
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• FCA: Ram rises, but overall sales fall 7.4%

  03-07-2017 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler sales fell 7.4 percent in June, although the Ram pickup brand was a bright spot.
  
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• FCA June sales fall, but Ram rises

  03-07-2017 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler sales fell 7.4 percent in June, although the Ram pickup brand was a bright spot.
  
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• BMW video teases the i8 electric roadster

  03-07-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Marketing/Advertising,BMW,Green Driving,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Convertible,ElectricOur best look yet.Continue reading BMW video teases the i8 electric roadster BMW video teases the i8 electric roadster originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AK Steel to purchase automotive company for $360M in cash - Hamilton Journal News

  03-07-2017 17:57 via journal-news.com
  
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  AK Steel to purchase automotive company for $360M in cash
  Hamilton Journal News
  Butler County-based steelmaker AK Steel is set to acquire Precision Partners Holding Company for $360 million. STAFF FILE PHOTO. WEST CHESTER TWP. AK Steel has signed an agreement to acquire an automotive engineering company for $360 million ...and more »
  
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• Honda and Hitachi team up for electric motor company

  03-07-2017 17:50
  
  Honda and Hitachi working together on a new electric venture, which will develop and manufacture new motors 2017-07-03 17:00 Honda and fellow Japanese multinational Hitachi have today announced the establishment of a new venture company, which will develop, manufacture and sell motors for electric vehicles.
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  Hitachi Automotive Systems and Honda entered a Memorandum of Understanding in February, before signing a joint agreement in March. Today marks the offi
  
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• BMW mulls Brexit and other issues ahead of Mini EV factory decision

  03-07-2017 17:49
  
  BMW will decide by the end of September where to assemble its upcoming electric Mini, a top executive has said.
  
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• HONDA: Sales edge up on Acura, truck volume

  03-07-2017 17:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Acura helped keep Honda's U.S. light-vehicle sales in the black last month, up 0.8 percent from June 2016.
  
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• HARMAN named as 'Supplier of the Year' at Automotive Interior Expo Awards for the second successive year - Automotive World (press release)

  03-07-2017 17:36 via automotiveworld.com
  HARMAN named as 'Supplier of the Year' at Automotive Interior Expo Awards for the second successive year
  Automotive World (press release)
  HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, has been named 2017 Supplier of the Year for the second successive year at the ...and more »
  
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• HARMAN named as 'Supplier of the Year' at Automotive Interior ... - Automotive World (press release)

  03-07-2017 17:36 via automotiveworld.com
  HARMAN named as 'Supplier of the Year' at Automotive Interior ...
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  HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and ...and more »
  
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• CLEPA Innovation Awards 2017 - Automotive World - Automotive World (press release)

  03-07-2017 17:36 via automotiveworld.com
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  CLEPA Innovation Awards 2017 - Automotive World
  Automotive World (press release)
  For the second year in a row CLEPA - the European Association of Automotive Suppliers - organised the “CLEPA Innovation Awards” of which the 2017 top 3 in.
  CLEPA stresses European Commission lobbying role | Automotive ...just-auto.com (subscription)all 3 news articles »
  
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• Major automakers post mixed US June sales figures

  03-07-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Fiat,Ford,GM,Honda,Infiniti,NissanSame trend: Sedan sales were down, SUV and pickup sales were up.Continue reading Major automakers post mixed US June sales figures Major automakers post mixed US June sales figures originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Hyundai i20 N hot hatch due in 2018

  03-07-2017 16:52
  
  Hyundai will take the fight to the Fiesta ST with a new hot version of its i20 supermini under its own N performance brand 2017-07-03 12:00 Hyundai is planning an i20 N hot hatchback to rival for the forthcoming next-gen Ford Fiesta ST, the newly launched Polo GTI and the Toyota Yaris GRMN, Auto Express can reveal.
  The Korean brand’s performance sub-division is about to launch its first product, the i30 N five-door hatchback. And it will follow up that car with two more launches in the ne
  
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• Fiat unleashes front-wheel-drive Panda City Cross

  03-07-2017 16:37
  
  Toughest version of Fiat's Panda city car now available as a cheaper, City Cross variant with front-wheel-drive 2017-07-03 15:37 Fiat has revealed a new addition to the Panda range in the form of the Panda City Cross – a chunky, crossover inspired version of the firm’s tall city car, which is a milder take on the range topping all-wheel-drive Panda Cross model.
  It builds on the style of the Cross with a similar jacked-up and cladded look, but drops that car’s two engine c
  
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• The Car and Driver Guide to Automotive Bullsh!t - Car and Driver

  03-07-2017 16:27 via caranddriver.com
  
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  The Car and Driver Guide to Automotive Bullsh!t
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  It's all around us. But if you can see it and smell it, then you can avoid stepping in it. Jul 2017; By JARED GALL; Multiple Illustrators. VIN GANAPATHY; JEFF XU. SHARE · TWEET. From the July 2017 issue. The mainstream is an easy place to drown in cow ...
  
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• Elle Fanning Brings Back the Temporary Tattoo—And More From Miu Miu's Resort 2018 Show - Vogue.com

  03-07-2017 16:23 via vogue.com
  
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  Elle Fanning Brings Back the Temporary Tattoo—And More From Miu Miu's Resort 2018 Show
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  Leave it to Miuccia Prada to make the car repair shop the must-visit destination of the Resort season. Mrs. Prada sent out a collection of jumpsuits, catsuits, and monogram pieces that could take a Miu Miu girl from the body shop to the club. Here ...
  
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• FIEV lauds Macron plans on labour law shake-up - just-auto.com (subscription)

  03-07-2017 16:08 via just-auto.com
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  FIEV lauds Macron plans on labour law shake-up
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  France's automotive supplier association, FIEV, says it backs President Emmanuel Macron's stance on labour reform, although the proposals are likely to stir up union resentment. Macron had barely been inaugurated as President when unions unhappy at his ...
  
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• ANALYSIS - Infiniti Q60 3.0 Sport Tech - just-auto.com (subscription)

  03-07-2017 16:08 via just-auto.com
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  ANALYSIS - Infiniti Q60 3.0 Sport Tech
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  The latest Q60 will never be a big seller for Infiniti and with the contraction of the global market for convertibles, there probably won't be a replacement for the old-shape open car. Even so, this challenger for the BMW 4 Series, Mercedes C-Class and ...and more »
  
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• The cars we'd import to America if we could

  03-07-2017 15:40
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Fiat,Ford,GM,Honda,Infiniti,NissanAutoblog's staff members select the foreign market cars they would import if they were allowed to, including fast, slow, practical, and impractical cars.Continue reading The cars we'd import to America if we could The cars we'd import to America if we could originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Jul 2017 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&n
  
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• FIEV lauds Macron plans on labour law shake-up

  03-07-2017 15:39
  France's automotive supplier association, FIEV, says it backs President Emmanuel Macron's stance on labour reform, although the proposals are likely to stir up union resentment.
  
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• Tesla stock revs up as Model 3 deliveries to start in July

  03-07-2017 15:14
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Green Automakers,Green Daily,Green Driving,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,ElectricElon Musk says production will grow exponentially.Continue reading Tesla stock revs up as Model 3 deliveries to start in July Tesla stock revs up as Model 3 deliveries to start in July originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Jul 2017 09:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sales records set again in New Zealand

  03-07-2017 14:17
  
  Boosted by an annual agricultural show, registration of 15,985 vehicles in New Zealand in June set records both for that month and for any month of the year.
  
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• Daimler trials autonomous factory vehicle movements

  03-07-2017 14:17
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen has successfully trialled autonomous driving between final assembly line and loading area, a distance of 1.5km.
  
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• Global and China Automotive Lighting Industry is projected to grow to 30% in 2025 - PR Newswire (press release)

  03-07-2017 14:16 via prnewswire.com
  
  Global and China Automotive Lighting Industry is projected to grow to 30% in 2025
  PR Newswire (press release)
  ... · Such a rapid growth is primarily attributed to the expedited market entry of LED headlamps, particularly in the Chinese market, and a blowout in additional functions like ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam) and AFS (Adaptive Front-Lighting System). · ADB ...
  
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• Hitachi Automotive/Honda Motor establish EV motors JV

  03-07-2017 13:49
  
  Hitachi Automotive Systems and Honda Motor have announced the establishment of a joint venture company for the development, manufacture and sales of motors for electric vehicles at Hitachi Automotive Systems in Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture.
  
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• China leads global EV sector

  03-07-2017 13:45
  China is the world's largest market for electric vehicles, with a total of 409,000 units sold in the country last year - up by 65% on the previous year, according to data released by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
  
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• Suzuki to expand aftersales network in India

  03-07-2017 13:43
  
  Maruti Suzuki plans to expand its service network by over 56% in the next few years as it looks to defend its dominant position in India's expanding passenger vehicle market.
  
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• U.S. auto sales dip again as Honda, Toyota, Nissan rise, Detroit 3 slip

  03-07-2017 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. light-vehicle sales dropped 2.9 percent in June behind another weak month for cars and lower fleet shipments. Toyota, Nissan and Honda chalked up modest gains while the Detroit 3 slipped as the industry posted its sixth straight monthly decline.
  
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• Toyota, Nissan, Honda sales edge up behind strong truck volume

  03-07-2017 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota, Nissan, and Honda posted higher June U.S. sales on strong truck and crossover demand while GM and Ford deliveries slipped on lower car and fleet shipments.
  
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• Honda's June sales edge up behind record truck volume

  03-07-2017 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda Motor Co. posted a 0.8 percent rise in U.S. light-vehicle sales in June behind record truck volume. U.S.
  
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• Honda, Toyota, Nissan rise, Detroit 3 slip

  03-07-2017 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota, Nissan and Honda chalked up June U.S. sales gains while the Detroit 3 slipped as the industry appeared headed for its sixth straight monthly decline. The seasonally adjusted, annualized sales rate is expected to come in at 16.
  
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• CLEPA stresses European Commission lobbying role

  03-07-2017 13:35
  European automotive supplier association, CLEPA says it encourages the Commission in Brussels through its various Directorates to adopt a "holistic" approach when it comes to evaluating the sector.
  
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• 10 Insights on the First Dynamic Remarketing & Display Campaigns for Automotive Marketers - Search Engine Journal

  03-07-2017 13:32 via searchenginejournal.com
  
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  10 Insights on the First Dynamic Remarketing & Display Campaigns for Automotive Marketers
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• Used Nissan Juke (Mk1, 2010-2019) review

  03-07-2017 13:30
  One of the first supermini SUVs, the Nissan Juke is stylish and good to drive but lacks the space and versatility of newer rivals
  
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• Honda And Hitachi Automotive Announce Joint Venture For Electric Vehicle Motors - NDTVAuto.com

  03-07-2017 13:20 via auto.ndtv.com
  
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  Honda Motor Company and Hitachi Automotive Systems have announced a joint venture to design and manufacture electric motors for electric vehicles in the future. The JV could help Honda increase electric car production and offer models in countries like ...
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• BRIEF-Setco Automotive appoints Jatinder Gujral as CEO - Reuters

  03-07-2017 13:12 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Setco Automotive appoints Jatinder Gujral as CEO
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  DETROIT, July 3 Major automakers on Monday posted mixed U.S. new vehicle sales figures for June, with the U.S. automakers reporting lower numbers while the major Japanese automakers said their sales were up versus the same month in 2016.
  
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• Kia June sales off over 13%

  03-07-2017 12:21
  
  Kia Motors June 2017 domestic and export sales for passenger cars, recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles fell 13.3% year on year in June to a total of 232,370 units.
  
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