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• Tesla is building more service centers alongside Model 3 launch

  11-07-2017 23:03
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,ElectricIt will be adding 100 new service centers.Continue reading Tesla is building more service centers alongside Model 3 launch Tesla is building more service centers alongside Model 3 launch originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EPA chief says he will treat emissions cheating 'very aggressively'

  11-07-2017 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  EPA chief Scott Pruitt said the agency must ensure VW's diesel emissions cheating scandal is not repeated, and will treat improper behavior by automakers "very aggressively."
  
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• Toyota creates $100 million venture fund for tech startups

  11-07-2017 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota Research Institute is investing $100 million to start a venture capital fund for technology startups. The fund, called Toyota AI Ventures, will focus on AI, robotics, and other technologies.
  
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• Ford Bronco Rendered With Four Doors | Autoblog Minute

  11-07-2017 21:31
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoOur friends at Bronco6G have released a number of new high-resolution Bronco renderings. While we can hope that a two-door version makes it to production, we fully expect the volume seller to be a four-door variant.Continue reading Ford Bronco Rendered With Four Doors | Autoblog Minute Ford Bronco Rendered With Four Doors | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:31:38 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Perma
  
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• 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider First Drive | Pure, uncut spectacle

  11-07-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ferrari,First Drives,First Ride,Convertible,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsIt's only slightly less capable than the Ferrari 488 GTB coupe.Continue reading 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider First Drive | Pure, uncut spectacle 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider First Drive | Pure, uncut spectacle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NHTSA says another 2.7 million Takata air bag inflators must be recalled

  11-07-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:RecallsAutomakers brace for the impact.Continue reading NHTSA says another 2.7 million Takata air bag inflators must be recalled NHTSA says another 2.7 million Takata air bag inflators must be recalled originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla steps up auto service as Model 3 debut nears

  11-07-2017 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla said it is expanding its auto service centers and adding 350 mobile service vans as it gears up to support its Model 3 sedan.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 2001 Pontiac Aztek

  11-07-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Pontiac,CrossoverThe Pontiac Aztek remains a fairly common sight on the roads of Colorado, since it's such a good camping vehicle.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2001 Pontiac Aztek Junkyard Gem: 2001 Pontiac Aztek originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. says 2.7 million additional Takata inflators to be recalled

  11-07-2017 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NHTSA said new testing is prompting Takata to declare 2.7 million airbag inflators defective in Ford, Nissan and Mazda vehicles built from 2012 to 2015.
  
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• Detroit auto show extends contract at Cobo Center through 2025

  11-07-2017 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cobo Center has locked in the Detroit auto show for the next eight years. The two parties signed a contract that will keep the auto show at the Detroit riverfront event space through 2025.
  
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• Semi-autonomous Audi A8 will need to navigate varying U.S. laws

  11-07-2017 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The revamped Audi A8's newest self-driving technology won't become functional until laws are passed in U.S. jurisdictions that enable the Level 3 autonomous technology to operate legally.
  
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• What Is The Stupidest Automotive Law You Know? - Jalopnik

  11-07-2017 18:42 via jalopnik.com
  
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  What Is The Stupidest Automotive Law You Know?
  Jalopnik
  Because laws are written by people and people are oftentimes strange, it's of no surprise that the laws themselves can be weird. Especially automotive law. Holy shit do some of them make no sense! We all know about the absurdity of the Chicken Tax.
  
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• Denso - digitalisation is transforming the European aftermarket

  11-07-2017 18:35
  Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with tier one component manufacturers, we spoke to Ruslan Leontiev, product manager starters & alternators and wiper blades, and Alexey Bartashevich, senior manager aftermarket products, both Denso Aftermarket & Industrial Solutions.
  
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• Magna VP on Industry 4.0, VR and RocketSpace

  11-07-2017 18:34
  Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we spoke to Ian Simmons, Vice President, Business Development, Corporate R&D, Magna International about Industry 4.0, virtual reality (VR) technologies and its venturing strategy.
  
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• Acura Model Year Changes: 2017

  11-07-2017 18:33
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Automakers,Foreign Makes,Ownership AdviceACURA NSX: The all-new NSX, with a mid-engined V6 supplemented by a hybrid drivetrain and front-mounted Twin Motor Unit, provides a performance and handling dynamic rarely seen on the streetContinue reading Acura Model Year Changes: 2017 Acura Model Year Changes: 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Acura Model Year Preview and Updates

  11-07-2017 18:33
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Automakers,Foreign Makes,Ownership AdviceACURA NSX: The all-new NSX, with a mid-engined V6 supplemented by a hybrid drivetrain and front-mounted Twin Motor Unit, provides a performance and handling dynamic rarely seen on the streetContinue reading 2017 Acura Model Year Preview and Updates 2017 Acura Model Year Preview and Updates originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&n
  
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• Changing times for wipers - Q&A with Trico

  11-07-2017 18:29
  In theory, the wiper blade is a service replacement item. But in reality, motorists often wait until the product is disintegrating before replacing it. Research indicates that 60 percent of drivers who do not install their own wiper blades cite the confusing assortment of adaptors that accompany replacement blades as the reason.Trico Products has been doing its bit to raise awareness of the dangers of worn-out blades and make the mechanics of replacing them simpler.Continuing just-auto/QUBE's se
  
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• Consumer loyalty for SUVs, crossovers hits new high, study says

  11-07-2017 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  IHS Markit says a record two-thirds of SUV and crossover owners who returned to the market in the first four months of 2017 purchased another new SUV or crossover.
  
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• The Grand Tour season 2 trailer teases Hammond's Rimac Concept One crash

  11-07-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,VideosOther vehicles include a tank and a McLaren 720S.Continue reading The Grand Tour season 2 trailer teases Hammond's Rimac Concept One crash The Grand Tour season 2 trailer teases Hammond's Rimac Concept One crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mobility on Demand will change the game of automotive marketing, predicts new Clarity Whitepaper - The Drum

  11-07-2017 17:54 via thedrum.com
  
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  Mobility on Demand will change the game of automotive marketing, predicts new Clarity Whitepaper
  The Drum
  The marketing sector can be a complicated place as new marketing tools and techniques are launched, almost on a weekly basis. Powered by The Drum Network, this regular column invites The Drum Network's members to demystify the marketing trade and ...
  
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• Magna waits for new Slovenia plant green light

  11-07-2017 17:52
  Slovenia's Ministry of Economy says it is waiting for approval from its Environment counterparts to finally agree the first phase of a Magna plant in the country, which could see nearly 5,000 jobs created.
  
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• Unifor, UAW team up to seek NAFTA changes

  11-07-2017 17:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Unifor and the UAW have joined forces to urge the governments of Canada, Mexico and the U.S. to make significant changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
  
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• Dodge Demon gets official insurance from Hagerty

  11-07-2017 17:21
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Dodge,Insurance,Coupe,Performance,SpecialtyShould be a win-win.Continue reading Dodge Demon gets official insurance from Hagerty Dodge Demon gets official insurance from Hagerty originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford recalls 6,000 Edge, Fusion and MKZ vehicles in North America

  11-07-2017 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford said it is recalling about 6,000 Ford Edge, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ 2.0-liter gasoline vehicles that have improperly welded torque converter studs.
  
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• New Audi A8 stresses autonomous drive

  11-07-2017 17:01
  Audi's new flagship A8 has been shown to a select audience at an 'Audi Summit' in Barcelona. The emphasis is on autonomous drive features and enhanced efficiency for the luxury saloon, which gets its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
  
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• New Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport review

  11-07-2017 16:52
  
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  The Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport adds 20bhp to the R-Dynamic trim. But is it worth the extra £6,000?The supercharged V6 version of Jaguar’s F-Type never really seemed like a car that was short of performance.
  But somebody at the firm clearly thinks the gap between the basic cars and its V8 range-topper is a bit too big. This model, the limited-run 400 Sport, sits as a halfway house between the two variants.
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• BMW enters Formula E as official manufacturer in 2018

  11-07-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Green Culture,Electric,RacingAndretti will run a newly developed BMW powertrain.Continue reading BMW enters Formula E as official manufacturer in 2018 BMW enters Formula E as official manufacturer in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Anyone who's anyone in automotive attends ENGEL trend.scaut - EPPM

  11-07-2017 16:47 via eppm.com
  
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  Anyone who's anyone in automotive attends ENGEL trend.scaut
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  ENGEL's recent automotive event was attended by the biggest influencers in automotive, with over 500 participants making their way to Linz and St Valentin, Austria for the two-day trend.scaut event. ×. Expand ...
  
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• Porsche posts six-month record despite slumping industry sales

  11-07-2017 16:12
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,PorscheThe Porsche Macan is the company's best-selling model.Continue reading Porsche posts six-month record despite slumping industry sales Porsche posts six-month record despite slumping industry sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW to join Formula E in 2018

  11-07-2017 15:32
  
  BMW will enter electric Formula E race series next year with a newly-developed BMW drivetrain 2017-07-11 14:45 BMW has announced that it will join the Formula E race series in time for the 2018/19 season, using a car with a new BMW-developed powertrain.
  BMW's works entry will be run by the existing Andretti team, and the brand says that its involvement in the EV racing series will help influence its road cars in the future.
  • Audi enters Formula E for 2017/2018 season
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• 2020 Ford Bronco rendered with four doors

  11-07-2017 15:14
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Earnings/Financials,Ford,SUV,Off-RoadLook for a new version of the Ford Ranger, too.Continue reading 2020 Ford Bronco rendered with four doors 2020 Ford Bronco rendered with four doors originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford to sponsor 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise

  11-07-2017 15:05
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Ford,PerformanceThe Blue Oval grabs the spotlight on Woodward.Continue reading Ford to sponsor 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise Ford to sponsor 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford to sponsor 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise after Chevy bows out

  11-07-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford inked a one-year deal to replace Chevrolet as the presenting sponsor of metro Detroit's annual celebration of car culture.
  
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• UAW files petition to force vote at Nissan Miss. plant

  11-07-2017 14:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Workers could vote as early as July 31 on whether to unionize the 6,400-worker Nissan plant in Canton, Miss.
  
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• Audi On-Demand car hire to hit the UK in 2018

  11-07-2017 14:39
  
  Audi is set to offer an app-based car hire scheme from 2018 where you can rent an Audi by the hour 2017-07-11 13:30 Audi is planning to roll out an on-demand car rental service across the UK by the end of 2018, offering users the full range of its vehicles via a smartphone app and price plans that range from a single hour up to a week.
  Audi On Demand has been trialed in San Francisco and from a base at Munich airport. The next location will be Beijing, where the service will start operations wi
  
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• Toyota invests in 'social robotics' start-up

  11-07-2017 14:19
  Intuition Robotics, an Israel-based developer of 'social companion technologies for positive social impact', has announced a $14m investment round led by the Toyota Research Institute (TRI).
  
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• O Luxe to buy Japanese EV maker GLM

  11-07-2017 14:19
  
  Hong Kong-based watch-maker O Luxe Holdings Ltd plans to buy a controlling stake in Japan's electric sportscar company GLM Co Ltd, according to local reports.
  
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• GAZ aims for major export push to double markets

  11-07-2017 14:19
  GAZ Group says it is looking to double export markets to 90 countries within five years as it looks overseas to shore up sales in what has been somewhat of a fragile domestic economy.
  
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• AB Volvo sells Deutz stake

  11-07-2017 14:19
  
  The Volvo Group (AB Volvo) has sold its complete holding in the German listed engine manufacturer Deutz AG.
  
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• Intel US$15bn Mobileye purchase clears regulatory hurdle

  11-07-2017 13:59
  Mobileye has secured approval from German and Austrian Federal Cartel Offices for its US$15bn intended takeover by Intel.
  
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• BMW workers at UK plants accept pensions offer

  11-07-2017 13:58
  
  A dispute at BMW's UK manufacturing operations over pensions has been resolved after the company submitted a revised offer.
  
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• House panel expected to unveil self-driving car legislation soon

  11-07-2017 13:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  House Republicans expect to introduce bills later this week that would bar states from setting their own rules for self-driving cars and take other steps to remove obstacles to putting such vehicles on the road, a spokeswoman said.
  
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• Faraday Future halts work on Nevada car plant

  11-07-2017 13:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Faraday Future, the electric-vehicle startup backed by LeEco founder Jia Yueting, halted plans to build a $1 billion factory in Nevada as the troubled tycoon fights for the survival of his Chinese car business.
  
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• Automotive Sensors Market Worth 36.42 Billion USD by 2023 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  11-07-2017 13:35 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Sensors Market Worth 36.42 Billion USD by 2023
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  According to the new market research report on the "Automotive Sensors Market by Type (Temperature, Pressure, Position, Oxygen, NOx, Speed, Inertial, Image), Application (Powertrain, Chassis, Exhaust, Body Electronics, Safety & Control, Telematics), ...and more »
  
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• Cox Automotive 'Women with Drive' sends 10 to Kilimanjaro - AM-online

  11-07-2017 13:19 via am-online.com
  
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  Cox Automotive 'Women with Drive' sends 10 to Kilimanjaro
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  Cox Automotive's initiative Women with Drive (WWD) is sending 10 intrepid members to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. WWD exists to support women in the automotive industry, where female team members are often greatly outnumbered by men. Early this year ...
  
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• Cox Automotive sees used values rise 5.2% - AM-online

  11-07-2017 13:10 via am-online.com
  
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  Cox Automotive sees used values rise 5.2%
  AM-online
  A shift in the selling price of used cars helped average used values to rise 5.2% in June within Cox Automotive's wholesale and retail businesses. Manheim car auction centres recorded an average mileage of 60,077 for vehicles sold during June, a figure ...
  
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• Automotive firm secures European cash for electric car training scheme - FE News (registration)

  11-07-2017 12:11 via fenews.co.uk
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  Automotive firm secures European cash for electric car training scheme
  FE News (registration)
  A North East automotive repair firm has kick-started a scheme to deliver electric and hybrid vehicle (EV and HV) training to 90 staff. Blaydon-headquartered CF Motoring Services teamed up with Gateshead College to secure European Social Fund cash for ...
  
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• Audi R8 and TT RS get new performance parts

  11-07-2017 12:04
  
  Range of add-ons for Audi sports cars add appeal, but may not make it to the UK 2017-07-11 11:40 A new range of performance parts for the Audi TT and R8 has been revealed, adding extra customisation options for customers of Audi's sports cars. However, British buyers may not be able to buy them, as Audi UK hasn't decided if the parts will be offered here yet.
  The Audi Sport Performance Parts cover four areas - suspension, exhaust system, exterior and interior.
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• Nissan to increase production in Russia

  11-07-2017 12:02
  Nissan has announced the launch of a second shift at its manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, Russia, reflecting the positive growth outlook for the country's car market.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz electric-drive Sprinter to be produced at Dusseldorf plant

  11-07-2017 12:01
  As it prepares to make the next generation Sprinter van, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed agreement with the works council to make the electric-drive Sprinter at the model's lead plant of Düsseldorf.
  
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