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• Innovations in Automotive Sensors - PR Newswire (press release)

  26-07-2017 23:58 via prnewswire.com
  Innovations in Automotive Sensors
  PR Newswire (press release)
  NEW YORK, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensor technology is enabling development of advanced systems for vehicle safety and control in the automotive sector. Automotive manufacturers are increasingly using electronics systems for improving vehicle ...
  
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• O'Reilly Automotive tops 2Q profit forecasts - Yahoo News UK

  26-07-2017 23:22 via uk.news.yahoo.com
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  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $282.8 million. On a per-share basis, the Springfield, Missouri-based company said it had net income of $3.10. The results topped Wall Street ...
  O'Reilly Automotive Inc. Earnings Climb 10% In Q2Nasdaq
  O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 ResultsGlobeNewswire (press release)
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• BizVibe Examines the Growth of Turkey's Automotive Exports - Business Wire (press release)

  26-07-2017 23:15 via businesswire.com
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  BizVibe Examines the Growth of Turkey's Automotive Exports
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  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The automotive industry in Turkey has enjoyed several continuously successful years as both its automotive production and exports are growing at a steady pace. Last year, Turkey produced over 1.4 million vehicles and ranked ...and more »
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1983 Cadillac Cimarron

  26-07-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Cadillac,Sedan,Budget,ClassicsCadillac Cimarrons weren't very reliable and didn't hold their value so well, but this one managed to avoid this fate for 34 years.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1983 Cadillac Cimarron Junkyard Gem: 1983 Cadillac Cimarron originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• IBM X-Force Red Launches New Services for Automotive Industry - IoT Evolution World (blog)

  26-07-2017 22:11 via iotevolutionworld.com
  IBM X-Force Red Launches New Services for Automotive Industry
  IoT Evolution World (blog)
  IBM Security recently announced the launch of two new security testing practice areas focused on automotive security and the Internet of Things (IoT). The new services will be delivered via a team of IBM X-Force Red researchers focused on testing ...and more »
  
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• Ford testing a Porsche 911 GT3 alongside the Shelby GT350

  26-07-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Porsche,Coupe,PerformanceThis is a track battle we want to see.Continue reading Ford testing a Porsche 911 GT3 alongside the Shelby GT350Ford testing a Porsche 911 GT3 alongside the Shelby GT350originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bartender, pour me a gin over Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts

  26-07-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car News,MotorcycleFine aged motorcycle parts.Continue reading Bartender, pour me a gin over Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts Bartender, pour me a gin over Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• N.Y. weighs #39;textalyzer' to combat distracted driving

  26-07-2017 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Imagine a Breathalyzer, but instead of measuring your blood-alcohol level, it measures your cellphone activity while behind the wheel.
  
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• Ex-Chrysler exec, widow of UAW VP charged with conspiracy

  26-07-2017 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  A U.S. grand jury in Detroit charged former FCA labor chief Alphons Iacobelli and the widow of a deceased UAW vice president in a broad conspiracy to pocket illegal money and gifts.
  
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• Automotive, Industrial Continue to Drive TI's Sales Gains - EE Times

  26-07-2017 21:09 via eetimes.com
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  Automotive, Industrial Continue to Drive TI's Sales Gains
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  SAN FRANCISCO — Texas Instruments Inc. reported a second consecutive quarter of double digit year-over-year sales gains as continued strength in the automotive and industrial chip sectors continue to propel its business. TI (Dallas) reported sales of ...
  Texas Instruments' profit beats on automotive, industrial demandReuters
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• Hybrids not included in UK's proposed 2040 combustion engine ban

  26-07-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Electric,HybridWill the ban come to effect?Continue reading Hybrids not included in UK's proposed 2040 combustion engine ban Hybrids not included in UK's proposed 2040 combustion engine ban originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear Q2 net rises 10% to $312 million

  26-07-2017 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lear posted a 10 percent increase in profit for the second quarter from growth in seating revenue and higher margins. The supplier reported net income of $311.9 million.
  
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• Privateer Viper team sets a 7:03.45 time at the Nurburgring

  26-07-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Coupe,PerformanceFast, but not the fastest.Continue reading Privateer Viper team sets a 7:03.45 time at the Nurburgring Privateer Viper team sets a 7:03.45 time at the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bad Brexit deal could see cars pulled from UK showrooms

  26-07-2017 20:14
  
  Some manufacturers could decide not to sell models in Britain if the Government fails to secure the right Brexit deal 2017-07-27 00:01 British buyers could have fewer cars to choose from in showrooms in future after we leave the European Union.
  According to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders chief executive Mike Hawes, if the Government fails to secure the right Brexit deal, some manufacturers may simply opt not to sell certain models in the United Kingdom.
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• Dramatic video shows floor buffer trigger Chevy dealership fire - 30 cars destroyed

  26-07-2017 19:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Chevrolet,SafetyIt was the largest fire in the history of Sterling Heights, Michigan.Continue reading Dramatic video shows floor buffer trigger Chevy dealership fire - 30 cars destroyed Dramatic video shows floor buffer trigger Chevy dealership fire - 30 cars destroyed originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL spotted playing offroad in the sand dunes

  26-07-2017 19:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Videos,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadNot many production vehicles are spied playing in a giant sandbox.Continue reading 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL spotted playing offroad in the sand dunes 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL spotted playing offroad in the sand dunes originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK car industry production down for third month in a row

  26-07-2017 18:32
  
  Output remains strong but the number of cars rolling off UK production lines has fallen and SMMT blames Brexit 2017-07-27 00:01 The number of cars built in the UK fell 14% in June to 137,000 units, the third consecutive month of declining production.
  Output in the first half of the year decreased 3% to 867,000 but is still at its second highest point for 12 years, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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• Mercedes showcases its pickup

  26-07-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes-Benz has finally added a pickup to its lineup and people have taken notice.
  
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• U.S. House votes to kill CFPB rule barring mandatory arbitration in lending disputes

  26-07-2017 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. House voted 231 to 190 along strict party lines to kill a CFPB rule barring financial institutions from forcing customers to agree to take future disputes to arbitration, instead of the courts, as a condition of opening accounts.
  
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• Building £100m Ebbw Vale automotive park to start by March - BBC News

  26-07-2017 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
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  Building £100m Ebbw Vale automotive park to start by March
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  Building work will start on a new £100m automotive business park in Ebbw Vale by the end of the financial year, the economy secretary has pledged. Ken Skates also rejected the suggestion the idea had been "written on the back of a fag packet". He said ...and more »
  
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• Building £100m Ebbw Vale automotive park to start by March - BBC ... - BBC News

  26-07-2017 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
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  Building £100m Ebbw Vale automotive park to start by March - BBC ...
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  Building work will start on a new £100m automotive business park in Ebbw Vale by the end of the financial year, the economy secretary has pledged.and more »
  
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• 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid First Drive | Futuristic luxury electro-supercar

  26-07-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Porsche,First Drives,Hatchback,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe Turbo S's hybrid system is an obvious sign of how Porsche will electrify its future.Continue reading 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid First Drive | Futuristic luxury electro-supercar 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid First Drive | Futuristic luxury electro-supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Co
  
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• Smart Display Market for Automotive to Reach $9.8 Billion by 2022 - Rising Consumer Demand for Enhanced User ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  26-07-2017 17:56 via prnewswire.co.uk
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  Smart Display Market for Automotive to Reach $9.8 Billion by 2022 - Rising Consumer Demand for Enhanced User ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The smart display market for automotive is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.77% from 2017 to 2022, to reach a market size of USD 9.80 Billion by 2022. The key drivers for the market are the increasing number of automotive displays inside vehicles ...
  At 12+% CAGR, Smart Display Market for Automotive Potentially Worth $9.80 Billion by 2022 Led by
  
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• Uber lawyers should be booted after aiding cover-up, Waymo says

  26-07-2017 17:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Waymo claims Uber had an accomplice in the theft of invaluable driverless technology trade secrets -- the ride-hailing giant's own lawyers.
  
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• Need For Speed trailer shows you can customize everything in every way

  26-07-2017 17:40
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,VideosMod all the things!Continue reading Need For Speed trailer shows you can customize everything in every way Need For Speed trailer shows you can customize everything in every way originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FJ Company's FJ40 is the Toyota Land Cruiser you really want

  26-07-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Toyota,SUV,Classics,Off-RoadNostalgia makes you forget all of the pains of owning a classic car.Continue reading FJ Company's FJ40 is the Toyota Land Cruiser you really want FJ Company's FJ40 is the Toyota Land Cruiser you really want originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chase Plastics appoints Merkle as Automotive Business Development Manager - Markets Insider

  26-07-2017 17:17 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Chase Plastics appoints Merkle as Automotive Business Development Manager
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  CLARKSTON, Mich., July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Furthering their commitment to the automotive segment, Chase Plastics announced the appointment of Jason Merkle to Automotive Business Development Manager. The newly created position was ...
  
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• Porsche repeats as most appealing brand, Power says

  26-07-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Luxury brands again dominate the top spots in J.D. Power's latest study of new-vehicle appeal. Genesis debuted at No. 2, followed by BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz in the top five.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1983 Jeep DJ-5L Mail Dispatcher

  26-07-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Jeep,Automotive History,SUVFound in a Denver-area self-service wrecking yard, this '83 DJ-5 features GM Iron Duke power, sliding doors, and Chrysler automatic transmission.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1983 Jeep DJ-5L Mail Dispatcher Junkyard Gem: 1983 Jeep DJ-5L Mail Dispatcher originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Gary Silberg, National Sector Leader Automotive, KPMG confirmed for Autonomous Car Detroit - Automotive World (press release)

  26-07-2017 16:53 via automotiveworld.com
  Gary Silberg, National Sector Leader Automotive, KPMG confirmed for Autonomous Car Detroit
  Automotive World (press release)
  Gary Silberg, National Sector Leader Automotive, KPMG has been confirmed as a moderator at Autonomous Car Detroit. Gary Silberg is KPMG's National Sector Lead Partner for the Automotive Industry, as well as the Global Lead Partner for Delphi and Ford ...and more »
  
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• McLaren reportedly has another Ultimate Series car in the works - the P15

  26-07-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Coupe,Future,SupercarsLight and functional is its focus.Continue reading McLaren reportedly has another Ultimate Series car in the works - the P15 McLaren reportedly has another Ultimate Series car in the works - the P15 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ‘How Jeep could finally fulfil its potential in the UK‘

  26-07-2017 16:50
  
  Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks promising times are ahead for Jeep after speaking to the brand's global boss Mike Manley 2017-07-26 16:00 With UK buyers (like those around the world) seemingly obsessed with SUVs, you’d think that Jeep would be making hay over here right now. But year-to-date sales figures down 50 per cent look worrying out of kilter with the rest of the market, especially given the strength of the Jeep brand and a line-up that’s comprised solely of SUVs.
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• Could you live with an electric car? The pros and cons of owning an EV today

  26-07-2017 16:47
  
  According to the experts, the UK's EV revolution is just around the corner. But can an electric car fit into your life today? 2017-07-26 16:00 If the experts and the Government are to be believed, the UK is getting ready for an electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Improvements in the battery range of electric cars, lower list prices and the expansion of the charging network mean that 2017 is the best year yet to buy an EV. However, there are still plenty of obstacles to running a pure EV. So we've
  
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• Volvo XC40 crossover gets accidental reveal in Instagram photo

  26-07-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Crossover,Concept Cars,HybridIt looks like it didn't stray far from the concept car.Continue reading Volvo XC40 crossover gets accidental reveal in Instagram photo Volvo XC40 crossover gets accidental reveal in Instagram photo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive investment: the next big alternative asset class? - The Investor JLL

  26-07-2017 16:43 via theinvestor.jll
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  Automotive investment: the next big alternative asset class?
  The Investor JLL
  Investors are flocking to the UK's automotive sector as new green technology and the potential for strong long-term growth raise the profile, and profits, of this alternative asset class. From car parks to service stations, petrol filling stations and ...
  
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• Ram Laramie Longhorn's interior is a crass cacophony of cowboy cues

  26-07-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:RAM,Truck,LuxuryLook at me, I'm a cowboy!Continue reading Ram Laramie Longhorn's interior is a crass cacophony of cowboy cues Ram Laramie Longhorn's interior is a crass cacophony of cowboy cues originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn: Filigree and rose gold? That's not the cowboy way

  26-07-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:RAM,Truck,LuxuryLook at me, I'm a cowboy!Continue reading Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn: Filigree and rose gold? That's not the cowboy way Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn: Filigree and rose gold? That's not the cowboy way originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford tops analyst expectations with Q2 results

  26-07-2017 16:18
  Ford's second-quarter earnings have beaten analyst expectations, helped by strong truck sales in North America.
  
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• Why Tesla, Uber, and disruption are good things for the car business

  26-07-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,Future,HybridChange is good. Here's why.Continue reading Why Tesla, Uber, and disruption are good things for the car business Why Tesla, Uber, and disruption are good things for the car business originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante and Speedster spied

  26-07-2017 15:46
  
  Two drop-top versions of limited-run Aston Martin Vanquish Zagatos spotted with minimal disguise 2017-07-26 15:00 After Aston Martin made a splash at Pebble Beach with the striking Vanquish Zagato Volante, our spy photographers have caught an example on the road testing alongside the even more exclusive Speedster variant.
  The images have surfaced just days after the DB11 S - expected to arrive in 2018 - was spotted in testing as well.
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• HERE's Real-Time Traffic pools live data from Audi, BMW Mercedes cars

  26-07-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Audi,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,TechnologyThe car companies are all part-owners of HERE.Continue reading HERE's Real-Time Traffic pools live data from Audi, BMW Mercedes cars HERE's Real-Time Traffic pools live data from Audi, BMW Mercedes cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford gets earnings boost; Taurus and C-Max may be dropped

  26-07-2017 15:24
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Ford,Sedan,HybridFord is considering killing off the Taurus and C-Max, sources say.Continue reading Ford gets earnings boost; Taurus and C-Max may be dropped Ford gets earnings boost; Taurus and C-Max may be dropped originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford gets earnings boost, may drop Taurus and C-Max

  26-07-2017 15:24
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Ford,Sedan,HybridFord is considering killing off the Taurus and C-Max, sources say.Continue reading Ford gets earnings boost, may drop Taurus and C-Max Ford gets earnings boost, may drop Taurus and C-Max originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UPDATED: McLaren deal could mean more automotive businesses moving to South Yorkshire - Yorkshire Post

  26-07-2017 15:20 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
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  UPDATED: McLaren deal could mean more automotive businesses moving to South Yorkshire
  Yorkshire Post
  Brownfield regeneration and property investment specialist Harworth initially announced the deal for the bespoke site for McLaren in February. Motoring giant McLaren Automotive has signed a 20-year lease on a 75,000 sq ft factory at Rotherham's ...
  
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• Global Automotive Steering Wheel Market to Reach US$ 900 Bn by 2027 - PMR's Study - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  26-07-2017 15:18 via prnewswire.co.uk
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  Global Automotive Steering Wheel Market to Reach US$ 900 Bn by 2027 - PMR's Study
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Persistence Market Research's latest report on the global automotive steering wheel market projects that over 2286 Mn Units of the automotive steering wheels will be shipped by 2027-end. As per the report, the US$ 337.6 Bn automotive steering wheel ...
  Global Automotive Heated Steering Wheel Market - Drivers and ...Business Wire (press release)all 3
  
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• Britain to ban new gasoline, diesel cars in 2040 - not good enough, London's mayor says

  26-07-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,UK,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricThat's a long way off, and EVs are maturing quickly.Continue reading Britain to ban new gasoline, diesel cars in 2040 - not good enough, London's mayor says Britain to ban new gasoline, diesel cars in 2040 - not good enough, London's mayor says originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Google finally integrates Waze into Android Auto

  26-07-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Infotainment,SmartphoneThe app works nearly as well as it does on your phone.Continue reading Google finally integrates Waze into Android Auto Google finally integrates Waze into Android Auto originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk shares footage of The Boring Company’s first working car elevator

  26-07-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyLet's hope someone doesn't come along and fall into that big hole.Continue reading Elon Musk shares footage of The Boring Company’s first working car elevator Elon Musk shares footage of The Boring Company’s first working car elevator originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• DENSO Selects Cypress' Automotive MCUs and Flash Memories to Enable Sophisticated Graphics in 2017 Toyota ... - Business Wire (press release)

  26-07-2017 14:01 via businesswire.com
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  DENSO Selects Cypress' Automotive MCUs and Flash Memories to Enable Sophisticated Graphics in 2017 Toyota ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  Pictured is the instrument cluster of the 2017 Toyota Camry from DENSO, which features a Traveo MCU and FL-S NOR Flash memory from Cypress Semiconductor. (Photo: Business Wire) ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Pictured is the ...and more »
  
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• Ford profit edges up on lower tax rate

  26-07-2017 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Foreign tax credits helped Ford's second-quarter net income rise 3.7 percent to $2.04 billion, but the automaker reduced its pretax profit outlook for the rest of the year amid declining U.S. sales.
  
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