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• Leaked order guide reveals 2018 Ford Mustang carbon fiber trim pack, other changes

  07-07-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Ford,Car Buying,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceNew stripes and grilles are also available.Continue reading Leaked order guide reveals 2018 Ford Mustang carbon fiber trim pack, other changes Leaked order guide reveals 2018 Ford Mustang carbon fiber trim pack, other changes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche, Audi SUV recalls may strike other automakers

  07-07-2017 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Faulty fuel pump parts that have spurred recalls of more than 450,000 SUVs by Volkswagen and its Porsche and Audi brands were supplied to 13 other automakers and suppliers, supplier Continental told American regulators.
  
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• Germany's Innogy enters Calif. EV charging market

  07-07-2017 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Innogy, Germany's biggest energy company, has set up a subsidiary in California offering charging points for electric vehicles in competition with the top network, ChargePoint.
  
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• Ferrari SUV in the works, finally?

  07-07-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Ferrari,Crossover,SUV,Future,Hybrid,LuxuryCodename: F16X.Continue reading Ferrari SUV in the works, finally? Ferrari SUV in the works, finally? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla's Q3 deliveries to include 3,500 vehicles in transit

  07-07-2017 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla said current-quarter deliveries would include about 3,500 vehicles that were in transit to customers at the end of the second quarter, on a day the EV maker's first Model 3 rolls off the assembly line.
  
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• Dodge Durango SRT is much cheaper than Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

  07-07-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Crossover,SUV,PerformanceIt's more practical, too.Continue reading Dodge Durango SRT is much cheaper than Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Dodge Durango SRT is much cheaper than Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Waymo drops most patent claims in car tech fight with Uber

  07-07-2017 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car division, dropped three of four patent-infringement claims in its lawsuit against Uber Technologies over the startup's autonomous vehicle program.
  
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• Audi officially takes over Abt Schaeffler Formula E team

  07-07-2017 19:37
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Audi,Green Automakers,Green Culture,Electric,RacingAudi becomes an official manufacturer in Formula E with team takeover.Continue reading Audi officially takes over Abt Schaeffler Formula E team Audi officially takes over Abt Schaeffler Formula E team originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The $170,000 Breitling in the Bentley Bentayga, and other cobranding stories

  07-07-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Marketing/Advertising,Land Rover,LuxurySix-figure eye candy and fashion brand deals. It's all about the marketing.Continue reading The $170,000 Breitling in the Bentley Bentayga, and other cobranding stories The $170,000 Breitling in the Bentley Bentayga, and other cobranding stories originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The only Liquid Blue Ford Fiesta ST could be yours

  07-07-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Ford,Auctions,Hatchback,Budget,PerformanceIf the price is right.Continue reading The only Liquid Blue Ford Fiesta ST could be yours The only Liquid Blue Ford Fiesta ST could be yours originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What is a 'just add fuel' car deal?

  07-07-2017 18:20
  
  Just add fuel deals cover all the running costs associated with running a car, except for the fuel. Here's everything you need to know... 2017-07-10 12:55 Owning and running a car can be an expensive business. But a 'just add fuel' car finance deal can help you get on the road for less. The basic idea is that you pay a deposit when you first buy the car, then you spend the next 3 years or so paying a monthly amount that covers all of your car running costs - finance, insurance, warranty, servic
  
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• Toyota GB H1 hybrid sales rise 30%

  07-07-2017 18:11
  
  Toyota's UK sales unit said it had seen an "unprecedented" 30% surge in sales of petrol-electric hybrid models in the UK in the first half of 2017.
  
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• 2018 Lexus LC 500 | Drivers' Notes

  07-07-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Lexus,Quick Spins,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceJust like the concept, only better.Continue reading 2018 Lexus LC 500 | Drivers' Notes 2018 Lexus LC 500 | Drivers' Notes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid spied

  07-07-2017 17:58
  
  Bentley's big SUV to go hybrid in 2018 with tech borrowed from Porsche 2017-07-07 17:00 Bentley will take its first step towards electrification in 2018 with a plug-in hybrid version of its Bentayga, and our spy photographers have snapped the electrified luxury off-roader undergoing assessment by engineers. 
  • Best luxury cars on sale 2017
  Lining up alongside the 600bhp petrol powered 6.0-litre W12 model and the newer V8 diesel, it’ll add a third powertrain choice to the Bentayg
  
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• Green car sales cool off a bit for June

  07-07-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Green,United States,Electric,Hybrid,HydrogenGreen car gains with Ford, General Motors more than offset declines from Toyota, BMW.Continue reading Green car sales cool off a bit for June Green car sales cool off a bit for June originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Valves Market Worth 32.51 Billion USD by 2022 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  07-07-2017 17:12 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Valves Market Worth 32.51 Billion USD by 2022
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The report "Automotive Valves Market by product (Solenoid, EGR Valve, Brake Combination Valve, AT Control Valve, Engine Valve), Vehicle (PC, LCV, HCV, EV), Application (Engine, Brake, HVAC), Function (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric), and Region ...and more »
  
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• Aston Martin go-kart takes Le Mans-winning tech to Red Bull Soapbox Race

  07-07-2017 17:02
  
  Aston Martin is going straight from victory at the 24h of Le Mans to the ’24 Seconds of L’Ally Pally’ in the Red Bull Soapbox Race. 2017-07-07 22:00 Off the back of its GTE Pro class success at the famous Le Mans 24-Hour endurance race, Aston Martin Racing is developing a brand-new race car to compete at a slightly less prestigious but equally competitive event this weekend; the Red Bull Soapbox Race.
  The Le Mans-winning V8 Vantage GTE has been re-imagined as a smaller, engine
  
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• Dutch company buys into indiGO Auto Group

  07-07-2017 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IndiGO Auto Group is positioning itself to be a player in the mobility world via an investment from Dutch transportation company Pon Holdings.
  
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• Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid spied using V6 power

  07-07-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Bentley,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,LuxuryExpect its debut by the end of the year.Continue reading Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid spied using V6 power Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid spied using V6 power originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Alfa Romeo Giulietta review

  07-07-2017 16:06
  
  8 Jul, 2017 4:00pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta covering the Giulietta Mk1 (2010-date)Alfa Romeo has had a lot of false starts over the years, but the Giulietta wasn’t one of them. Although it was outclassed by rivals when it was first launched, here was a car that injected some brio into the small hatch sector.
  Distinctively designed with a luxurious cabin and some zesty engines, the Giulietta isn’t the best driver’s car in its clas
  
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• Baby wildebeest thinks this passing car is its mother

  07-07-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Hyundai,AfricaIt even tries to suckle the car.Continue reading Baby wildebeest thinks this passing car is its mother Baby wildebeest thinks this passing car is its mother originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers, auctions align to prop up used-car prices

  07-07-2017 15:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facing a glut of off-lease cars but armed with detailed, real-time pricing data that was not available during the last downturn, auctioneers can now help automakers and dealers figure out where a used vehicle can fetch the best price.
  
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• VW and Kuka ink robotics deal

  07-07-2017 15:40
  
  Volkswagen group research and robot and automation specialist Kuka have agreed joint development of robot-based technology following the signing of a new cooperation contract.
  
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• Injured parties get say in Takata US bankruptcy

  07-07-2017 15:40
  
  Vehicle occupants injured by faulty Takata air bags have been given an official role in the bankruptcy of the supplier's US unit, according to media reports.
  
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• New device from Melexis overcomes LIN bus limitations in modern automotive lighting applications - New Electronics

  07-07-2017 15:36 via newelectronics.co.uk
  New device from Melexis overcomes LIN bus limitations in modern automotive lighting applications
  New Electronics
  Melexis has unveiled a new LIN-to-LIN gateway that looks to overcomes the limitation of just 16 devices on a typical LIN bus. Each of the devices, the MLX81120, connects as a LIN slave on the main LIN bus and is controlled directly from the vehicle's ...
  
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• ‘A new JLR Apple group building petrol, diesel and alternative fuel cars might work’

  07-07-2017 15:23
  
  Mike Rutherford thinks Apple can forget about making its own car, and should instead look at teaming up with an established manufacturer 2017-07-09 14:00 They’re hardly my best mates, but I do occasionally hang out with chief executives of motor manufacturing firms.
  These are the CEOs whose companies have spent many decades perfecting the art of designing, building, exporting and selling world-class cars to the masses. They have the specialist vehicle manufacturing experience, talent and
  
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• BMW Display Key: Technology nobody asked for?

  07-07-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Etc.,BMW,Gadgets,Technology,Sedan,LuxuryRemote control parking is a cool party trick, though.Continue reading BMW Display Key: Technology nobody asked for? BMW Display Key: Technology nobody asked for? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Munich prosecutors arrest Audi employee in emissions probe

  07-07-2017 14:54
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Audi,Volkswagen,Emissions,Europe,Germany,DieselIt's the first arrest in Germany regarding VW's diesel scandal.Continue reading Munich prosecutors arrest Audi employee in emissions probe Munich prosecutors arrest Audi employee in emissions probe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Engine management light: what is it and what should you do when it comes on?

  07-07-2017 14:38
  
  What do you do when the engine management light comes on, and how do you turn it off? 2017-07-10 12:00 You're driving along, minding your own business, when an orange engine logo lights up on your dashboard. What is it? That's the engine management light, and it's warning you that there is a potential problem under the bonnet.
  Here we explain your next steps to turn that engine management light off and potentially avoid costly damage to your car.
  • Car dashboard warning lights: do you know
  
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• Tesla wins giant battery contract in Australia, has 100-day deadline

  07-07-2017 14:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Green Culture,TechnologyThe battery system can power 30,000 homes in case of a blackout.Continue reading Tesla wins giant battery contract in Australia, has 100-day deadline Tesla wins giant battery contract in Australia, has 100-day deadline originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo's PR coup - the week

  07-07-2017 14:20
  Geely owned Volvo's apparently deliberately vague attempt to update the world on its 'electrification' plans attracted a lot of just-auto reader eyeballs this week as well as numerous newspaper and website headlines about the company going all-electric. Sure, eventually combustion engines will be phased out and battery powered electric motors in but it might be worth noting that 'mild hybrid' can be defined as a glorified alternator or stop-start system. Pioneers of proper hybrid tech - like Toy
  
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• Volkswagen, Kuka cooperate on robots for electric, autonomous cars

  07-07-2017 13:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricThey're working on a system to make EVs plug themselves in.Continue reading Volkswagen, Kuka cooperate on robots for electric, autonomous cars Volkswagen, Kuka cooperate on robots for electric, autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK's first pay-per-mile car insurance policy coming this year

  07-07-2017 13:52
  
  Startup firm By Miles says annual car insurance policies don't suit all drivers and pay-per-mile insurance cover is a flexible alternative 2017-07-07 13:00 The UK’s first pay-per-mile car insurance policy will launch later this year, promising to cut premiums for low-mileage drivers.
  By Miles will record every journey using a telematics ‘black box’ and charge motorists per mile driven instead of an annual premium. Drivers will be told the cost of each trip through a smartphone
  
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• Elton John's Ferrari Daytona heads to auction with £500k price tag

  07-07-2017 13:49
  
  A Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona once owned by Sir Elton John is heading for Silverstone Auctions 2017-07-07 08:00 An exceptional 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, once owned by Sir Elton John will be saying ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, hello Silverstone Classic Sale on the 29th July. With an estimate of between £525,000 and £575,000, the stunning V12 machine with only 81,675 miles on the clock is set to be a big hit.
  This classic 70s Ferrari, delivered new on the 3rd August 19
  
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• O'Reilly Automotive Doesn't Pass Inspection - Barron's

  07-07-2017 13:45 via barrons.com
  
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  O'Reilly Automotive Doesn't Pass Inspection
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  The model may not be broken, but it will be difficult to prove that until sales stabilize and estimates are fully reset. July 7, 2017 7:45 a.m. ET. O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY: Nasdaq) By Credit Suisse ($178.77 July 6, 2017). We are downgrading O'Reilly ...
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• M6 toll price to rise 40p in August

  07-07-2017 13:37
  
  This is the first increase in the M6 toll price for five years 2017-07-07 12:40 The price for drivers using the M6 Toll will increase by 40p in August. Operator Midlands Expressway Limited (MEL) said the rise was a catch-up with inflation.
  This is the first price increase on the toll road since 2012 and will bring the cost to £5.90 for daytime tolls and £4.40 for daytime ramps. There are no changes to weekend or evening charges and prices for other types of vehicle, including H
  
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• Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross review

  07-07-2017 13:36
  
  For: Well-designed interior, spacious, composed driveOur Rating: 
  3
  Against: Annoying CVT gearbox, poor economy from petrol engine, no sat-nav2017
  Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a big step forward for the brand and worth a second look, even if it does fall behind class leadersMitsubishi has made a genuine step forward with the Eclipse Cross - unlike some of its stablemates, this little SUV feels upmarket inside, is comfortable and feels composed on the road. It’s spacious too,
  
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• Innogy subsidiary enters US e-mobility market

  07-07-2017 13:35
  
  Innogy has established a United States subsidiary to enter the American e-mobility market to be known as innogy e-mobility US, based in Los Angeles.
  
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• EU-Japan trade deal agreed 'in principle'

  07-07-2017 13:35
  A free trade deal between the EU and Japan has been agreed 'in principle' between the two parties this week. It could come into force in 2019, but is subject to more negotiation on the details followed by finalisation and ratification.
  
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• Tesla knocked off most-valuable perch after week of blows

  07-07-2017 13:31
  
  Tesla's reign as most valuable carmaker appears to have been short lived.
  
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• FCC autoparts ploughs US$827,000 into NC operations

  07-07-2017 13:26
  
  Japanese autoparts producer, FCC, is to expand operations in Scotland County, North Carolina and create 28 jobs in three years, ploughing US$827,000 into the project.
  
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• Superdiesel to cut emissions by 60 per cent

  07-07-2017 13:05
  
  Breakthrough by tyre company Continental cuts diesel emissions by 60 per cent and improves fuel economy by 4 per cent 2017-07-08 11:00 New Super Clean Electrified Diesel technology capable of reducing real-world emissions by 60 per cent will be key to ensuring that “diesel has a future”, and Auto Express has been given an exclusive preview of how it will work.
  Engineers at tech and tyre company Continental have developed an electrified after-treatment system capable of reducing NOx
  
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• Super diesel tech to cut emissions by 60 per cent

  07-07-2017 13:05
  
  Breakthrough by tyre company Continental cuts diesel emissions by 60 per cent and improves fuel economy by 4 per cent 2017-07-08 11:00 New Super Clean Electrified Diesel technology capable of reducing real-world emissions by 60 per cent will be key to ensuring that “diesel has a future”, and Auto Express has been given an exclusive preview of how it will work.
  Engineers at tech and tyre company Continental have developed an electrified after-treatment system capable of reducing NOx
  
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• Renault-Nissan alliance synergies growing

  07-07-2017 12:34
  
  The Renault-Nissan Alliance has reported a 16% increase in synergies for 2016 compared to 2015.
  
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• Einride T-Pod concept previews self-driving truck for 2020

  07-07-2017 12:34
  
  Swedish firm Einride has developed a new self-driving lorry with no room for people, only freight 2017-07-07 11:55 A Swedish company has revealed its vision for the future of freight, with a full-size prototype of a self-driving all-electric truck.
  Called the T-Pod, it’s been designed and envisioned by Einride – the latest tech startup to throw its hat into the self-driving truck ring.
  • Self-driving cars: everything you need to know
  With initial testing of the prototype to beg
  
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• Autoneum to unveil Tune-It at acoustics conference

  07-07-2017 12:27
  
  Autoneum is launching its Tune-It carpet systems innovation at the Automotive Acoustics Conference on 11/12 July 2017 in Zurich/Ruschlikon, Switzerland.
  
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• Audi employee arrested in Germany over diesel emissions

  07-07-2017 12:21
  
  Munich prosecutors arrested an Audi employee this week on suspicion of fraud and false advertising in connection with the diesel emissions scandal.
  
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• West European car market edges up 1.4% in June

  07-07-2017 11:49
  The West European car market moved up by just 1.4% in June, according to data released by LMC Automotive.
  
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• Vietnam sales rise 4% in June

  07-07-2017 11:41
  
  The new vehicle market in Vietnam rebounded in June, with sales rising by 4.2% to 22,750 units from 21,829 units in the same month of last year, according to member data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
  
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• BRIEF-Liaoning SG Automotive's vehicle sales up in June, H1 - Reuters

  07-07-2017 11:08 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Liaoning SG Automotive's vehicle sales up in June, H1
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