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• Automotive imports fall as Turks lean toward domestic production - Daily Sabah

  06-07-2017 23:37 via dailysabah.com
  Automotive imports fall as Turks lean toward domestic production
  Daily Sabah
  Amid aims to steer Turkey towards domestic automobile production, imported car sales dropped by 4.4 percent in the first half of this year, falling to 64 percent compared to 68.4 percent in 2016. According to reports from the Automotive Distributors' ...
  
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• Experiencing 24 Hours of Le Mans | The List

  06-07-2017 23:00
  
  Filed under:The List,Videos,Ford,Porsche,Toyota,Original VideoOn this episode of The List, our hosts Jessi and Patrick are trackside for the entire 24 Hours of Le Mans.Continue reading Experiencing 24 Hours of Le Mans | The List Experiencing 24 Hours of Le Mans | The List originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ex-Audi manager faces U.S. charges over VW diesel emissions

  06-07-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Giovanni Pamio, an Italian citizen who worked as head of thermodynamics for Audi's diesel engine development, is accused by U.S. officials of helping utilize illegal software designed to skirtemissions tests in thousands of vehicles.
  
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• Crossovers dominate eligible 2018 NACTOY contenders

  06-07-2017 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the second year since a new award for crossovers and minivans was created, the popular light trucks have taken over the 2018 lineup contending for North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards.
  
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• This is why you don't lead police on a long-distance, high-speed chase

  06-07-2017 22:10
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car NewsSpoiler Alert: The suspect was caught. And the result wasn't pretty.Continue reading This is why you don't lead police on a long-distance, high-speed chase This is why you don't lead police on a long-distance, high-speed chase originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Owners rank the most satisfying cars in America

  06-07-2017 21:35
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car NewsThe cars with the highest customer satisfaction in America according to automotive research company AutoPacific.Continue reading Owners rank the most satisfying cars in America Owners rank the most satisfying cars in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan adds push-button automatic-parking to next Leaf

  06-07-2017 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan will feature push-button automatic-parking on the second-generation Leaf electric car as a new upgrade to its ProPilot autonomous driving system.
  
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• Rethinking flagship stores

  06-07-2017 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Major retailers are rethinking the value of glitzy flagship stores. Should automakers follow suit?
  
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• Street photography - as seen through the camera of a car

  06-07-2017 21:09
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,Technology,CrossoverPulitzer Prize winner Barbara Davidson composed photos using a Volvo XC60.Continue reading Street photography - as seen through the camera of a car Street photography - as seen through the camera of a car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA resumes Ram 1500 diesel output

  06-07-2017 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler has begun assembling diesel Ram 1500 pickups again for the first time in months, workers at the company's truck assembly plant in Michigan say, though the automaker and environmental regulators haven't resolved a dispute over alleged...
  
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• U.S. auto dealers expect 2017 new-vehicle sales at 17.1 million

  06-07-2017 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. sales of new vehicles should come in around 17.1 million units in 2017, the National Automobile Dealers Association said Thursday, especially if automakers bring high inventory levels under control.
  
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• Delsbo Electric 2017 | Autoblog Minute

  06-07-2017 20:08
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe Delsbo Electric Battery Powered Rail Vehicle Challenge is an annual competition that takes place in Sweden. Open to students, the goal of this challenge is to create a battery-powered rail vehicle that minimizes energy consumption.Continue reading Delsbo Electric 2017 | Autoblog Minute Delsbo Electric 2017 | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 14:08:11 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&
  
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• France plans fossil fuel phase-out

  06-07-2017 19:34
  
  France will phase out sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 and become carbon neutral 10 years later, ecology minister Nicolas Hulot reportedly said.
  
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• Ford China sees record June sales

  06-07-2017 19:17
  
  Ford said sales in China passed 100,000 vehicles in June, up 15% year on year, and a record for the month.
  
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• Automotive MMI: After May Reverse, Index Moves Forward in June - MetalMiner

  06-07-2017 19:13 via agmetalminer.com
  
  MetalMiner
  Automotive MMI: After May Reverse, Index Moves Forward in June
  MetalMiner
  After sustaining a one-point drop last month, the Automotive MMI regained lost ground during the one-month period ending July 1. The Automotive MMI — our sub-index of industrial metals and materials used by the automotive sector — increased by one ...
  
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• Volvo's electrification move is great, but it's not the end of internal combustion

  06-07-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Volvo,Green Automakers,Diesel,Electric,Future,HybridDiesel is still part of the plan, but this allows for a quick pivot.Continue reading Volvo's electrification move is great, but it's not the end of internal combustion Volvo's electrification move is great, but it's not the end of internal combustion originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW recalling cars worldwide for brake check

  06-07-2017 18:41
  
  According to local media reports, 766,000 Volkswagen group vehicles will be recalled worldwide for a brake control system software update.
  
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• Facelifted Nissan Qashqai production officially starts in Sunderland

  06-07-2017 18:36
  
  Production of the updated Nissan Qashqai SUV if officially underway at the Nissan Sunderland plant 2017-07-07 00:01 Nissan has announced the start of production of the new Qashqai at the company's Sunderland plant. The commencement follows concerns last year that the Japanese firm would relocate its plant after the vote to leave the European Union. 
  The Qashqai is the most popular car built in Britain today, with a total of 2.8 million leaving Sunderland since the first model launched in 2
  
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• Rescale Joins the Automotive Simulation Center Stuttgart - HPCwire (blog)

  06-07-2017 18:27 via hpcwire.com
  
  Rescale Joins the Automotive Simulation Center Stuttgart
  HPCwire (blog)
  STUTTGART, Germany, July 6, 2017 — Rescale is pleased to announce that it has become a full member of the Automotive Simulation Center Stuttgart, or asc(s. The asc(s is a non-profit organization promoting high-performance simulation in virtual vehicle ...
  
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• VW Credit invests in AutoGravity

  06-07-2017 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VW Credit is taking an equity stake in AutoGravity, a car shopping and financing mobile app and Web platform.
  
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• Toyota opens new North America HQ in Texas

  06-07-2017 18:06
  Toyota Motor North America held the official opening of its new headquarters in Plano, Texas, on Thursday (6 July).
  
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• Lewis Hamilton accepts Vettel's apology, has 'utmost respect'

  06-07-2017 17:50
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,Mercedes-Benz,RacingHamilton says Vettel called him after the race.Continue reading Lewis Hamilton accepts Vettel's apology, has 'utmost respect' Lewis Hamilton accepts Vettel's apology, has 'utmost respect' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota turns to rental lots for lift in slowing market

  06-07-2017 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As automakers struggle to keep selling new cars to American consumers at a record clip, Toyota plans to turn to rental car companies and other fleet operators for a boost in the second half.
  
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• Honda HR-V gets Black Edition treatment

  06-07-2017 17:14
  
  New special Black Edition of Honda's HR-V SUV revealed, priced from £25,000 2017-07-06 16:30 Honda has revealed a new special edition member of its line-up in the form of the HR-V Black Edition, which lines up alongside an extended run of CR-V Black Edition SUVs.
  The HR-V Black Edition gets a dark makeover, building on standard models with black running boards, skid plates, a black front grille and mirror caps, plus 18-inch alloy wheels. Special edition leather upholstery is found in the
  
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• How to get bird poop off your car

  06-07-2017 17:11
  
  It can damage your paint, so work fast to remove bird droppings from your car as soon as possible 2017-07-06 13:00 So you've just finished cleaning your car. Sod's Law dictates that now one of two things will happen – it'll rain, or a bird will poo on it. The former isn't so bad, but the latter will at least leave a stain, and at worst do permanent damage to your car's paintwork, so you need to get bird poop off your car as soon as possible.
  If you can, clean the bird droppings before the
  
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• Toyota opens new North American HQ in Texas

  06-07-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota unveiled plans for the nearly $1 billion project three years ago to create more unified operations by bringing together quality engineering, sales, marketing, financial services and corporate functions at one site.
  
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• France plans to ban sale of diesel, gasoline vehicles

  06-07-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emissions,Green Culture,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,HybridIt's meant to keep momentum going on the Paris climate agreement.Continue reading France plans to ban sale of diesel, gasoline vehicles France plans to ban sale of diesel, gasoline vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Adil Shirinov appointed CEO of Ford Sollers

  06-07-2017 16:44
  Adil Shirinov has been appointed CEO and President of Ford's Russian JV, Ford Sollers, effective immediately. He replaces Mark Ovenden, who takes a marketing role with Ford in Asia Pacific.
  
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• Are O'Reilly Automotive Inc. Shares Your Ticket To Growth? - Seeking Alpha

  06-07-2017 16:26 via seekingalpha.com
  
  Barron's
  Are O'Reilly Automotive Inc. Shares Your Ticket To Growth?
  Seeking Alpha
  Expanding margins and high return on assets and return on equity have propelled shares higher in the long run. O'Reilly shares' pullback of nearly 35% in the last 12 months may be a good entry point. higher share prices O'Reilly Automotive Inc.
  Wait, O'Reilly Automotive Just Got Upgraded?!?!Barron's
  Goldman Sachs Upgrades O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) to NeutralStreetInsider.com
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• BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo 2017 review

  06-07-2017 16:22
  
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  British tuners BBR have introduced a stage one turbo kit for the Mazda MX-5, boosting power by 87bhp, but is it worth the near £6k extra?The Mazda MX-5 is one of our favourite sports cars - it’s a handsome, characterful and fun-to-drive little car that feels perfectly suited to narrow, winding British roads.
  We love the naturally aspirated engines under the bonnet too, which remind us how responsive and engaging non-turbo perfo
  
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• CLEPA re-elects Roberto Vavassori as president and confirms future priorities - Automotive World (press release)

  06-07-2017 16:08 via automotiveworld.com
  CLEPA re-elects Roberto Vavassori as president and confirms future priorities
  Automotive World (press release)
  CLEPA members highlighted during their Annual General Assembly in Rome, digitalisation and low carbon mobility as the defining challenges for the automotive industry for the years to come. CLEPA – the European Association of Automotive Suppliers ...
  
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• Gold Coast's Frizelle's Automotive Group joins with Sydney industry leaders - Gold Coast Bulletin

  06-07-2017 16:02 via goldcoastbulletin.com.au
  Gold Coast Bulletin
  Gold Coast's Frizelle's Automotive Group joins with Sydney industry leaders
  Gold Coast Bulletin
  The Gold Coast's long-established James Frizelle's Automotive Group is combining with a leading Sydney operator in a deal which will see it become a major national industry player. The Peter Warren Automotive Group yesterday announced that in ...and more »
  
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• Why the Jeep Wrangler is such a money spinner for FCA - just-auto.com (subscription)

  06-07-2017 16:00 via just-auto.com
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  Why the Jeep Wrangler is such a money spinner for FCA
  just-auto.com (subscription)
  There are certain cars that just keep on selling, no matter what their age. The Wrangler is about to enter its tenth year of production and yet sales just keep on rising. As was the case in 2016, production looks like being in excess of 250,000 units ...and more »
  
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• Trump wants a trade deal, but South Korea doesn't want US cars

  06-07-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Chrysler,Ford,GM,Hyundai,KiaUS brands are 1 percent of car sales in South Korea.Continue reading Trump wants a trade deal, but South Korea doesn't want US cars Trump wants a trade deal, but South Korea doesn't want US cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Australia enjoys June vehicle sales bounce

  06-07-2017 15:42
  
  In the final year of local production, with GM and Toyota set to close their factories in October, vehicle sales in Australia set a record monthly result in June, according to VFACTS statisticians.
  
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• Australia enjoys June vehicle sales bounce - just-auto.com (subscription)

  06-07-2017 15:20 via just-auto.com
  
  Australia enjoys June vehicle sales bounce
  just-auto.com (subscription)
  In the final year of local production, with GM and Toyota set to close their factories in October, vehicle sales in Australia set a record monthly result in June, according to VFACTS statisticians. June sales reached a new monthly record high of 134 ...
  
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• Hyundai Azera large sedan officially dead in America

  06-07-2017 15:14
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Hatchback,Sedan,BudgetWe also say goodbye to the Accent hatch.Continue reading Hyundai Azera large sedan officially dead in America Hyundai Azera large sedan officially dead in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 09:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aspiring automaker LeEco begs creditors as assets frozen

  06-07-2017 15:05
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricFounder has money troubles but a "dream to revolutionize the auto industry."Continue reading Aspiring automaker LeEco begs creditors as assets frozen Aspiring automaker LeEco begs creditors as assets frozen originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 09:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW pioneers HTC-powered virtual reality for production and logistics

  06-07-2017 14:44
  Following a test phase, the Volkswagen Group is claiming to be the first automaker to roll out virtual reality (VR) technology with the HTC Vive-VR system, enabling production and logistics staff to 'meet' in a VR 'room'.
  
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• Baidu investigated after CEO takes self-driving car for a spin

  06-07-2017 14:42
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousThe police say testing "should be conducted legally, safely and scientifically."Continue reading Baidu investigated after CEO takes self-driving car for a spin Baidu investigated after CEO takes self-driving car for a spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China's Baidu faces probe after CEO tests driverless car on public roads

  06-07-2017 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Baidu, China's biggest search engine provider, is under investigation to determine whether it broke any laws after its CEO tested a driverless car on public roads.
  
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• Tesla Model S fails to ace IIHS crash test

  06-07-2017 14:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Tesla,Safety,Technology,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryTesla is dismissive of the testing as suiting the IIHS' "own subjective purposes."Continue reading Tesla Model S fails to ace IIHS crash test Tesla Model S fails to ace IIHS crash test originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to clean alloy wheels

  06-07-2017 14:00
  
  Alloy wheels can get dirty pretty quickly. Here's how you can keep them looking fresh with an alloy wheel cleaner 2017-07-06 12:00 Buy a new car, and it'll usually have a set of snazzy alloy wheels as standard. But these shiny (often) silver rims can soon start look dirty, mainly because they're perfectly positioned to collect more dirt than the rest of a car. Not only does an alloy wheel have to deal with everyday grime from the road and air, these drab brown deposits are mixed with dust from
  
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• France to end diesel and petrol car sales by 2040

  06-07-2017 13:59
  
  France's new environment minister Nicolas Hulot has announced plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 2017-07-06 13:10 France is set to end all petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2040, its new environment minister, Nicolas Hulot announced. 
  The plans form a part of the new French president Emmanuel Macron’s ambitions to make France carbon neutral by 2050. In an environmental conference today, Hulot said “We are announcing the end of the sale of gasoline and dies
  
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• Beadles bought by Group 1 Automotive - Car Dealer Magazine

  06-07-2017 13:26 via cardealermagazine.co.uk
  
  Car Dealer Magazine
  Beadles bought by Group 1 Automotive
  Car Dealer Magazine
  With 12 showrooms across Kent, Surrey and Essex, selling the Jaguar, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Skoda, Toyota, Vauxhall, and Kia brands, it will continue to operate under the Beadles name and is expected to generate approximately £260 million a year.
  Group 1 Automotive Acquires Beadles Group in UKCollision Week (subscription)
  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) Upgraded to Hold by BidaskClubStock Observer
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• Volvo Cars boosts half year sales

  06-07-2017 13:18
  
  Geely's Volvo Cars, which has just announced an updated electrification plan, expects "another record year in retail sales" after posting an 8.2% increase for the first six months of the year. Total sales tally for the first half of 2017 was 277,641 cars, versus 256,563 a year earlier.
  
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• VW develops virtual reality applications for production and logistics

  06-07-2017 13:14
  
  Volkswagen Group says it has developed virtual reality applications for production and logistics that enable several participants to meet in a VR room.
  
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• TomTom/Cisco to develop new lane level traffic technology

  06-07-2017 13:13
  
  TomTom is developing lane level traffic technology supporting autonomous driving and smarter mobility.
  
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• Schaeffler presents EV technologies at VDI Congress

  06-07-2017 13:12
  
  Schaeffler is presenting its technology portfolio and selected products for electrified drive trains suitable for volume production at the 17th International VDI Congress, 'Drivetrain for Vehicles.'
  
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• Panasonic acquires additional shares in Ficosa

  06-07-2017 13:10
  
  Panasonic has completed its previously-announced acquisition of additional shares in Ficosa after satisfying all conditions to close the transaction on 4 July.
  
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