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• Trade talks are an opportunity to improve NAFTA

  02-08-2017 23:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  The way American Automotive Policy Council President Matt Blunt sees it, NAFTA could serve as a blueprint for trade agreements going forward.
  
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• Regulatory uncertainty puts lower emissions at risk, Bozzella says

  02-08-2017 23:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  John Bozzella, CEO of the Global Automakers organization, has a clear take on vehicle emissions. There simply needs to be less.
  
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• Tesla Q2 losses rise to $336 million; revenue surges

  02-08-2017 23:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla reported a wider second-quarter net loss of $336 million even as revenue more than doubled. The second-quarter losses were lower than expected given the company's plans to rapidly ramp up vehicle output during the next two years.
  
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• Tesla's quarterly revenue beats estimates but losses widen

  02-08-2017 23:26
  
  Filed under:Tesla,Autonomous,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceBut the company's net loss attributable to shareholders widened to $336.4 million.Continue reading Tesla's quarterly revenue beats estimates but losses widen Tesla's quarterly revenue beats estimates but losses widen originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 1,800 Tesla Model 3 orders per day roll in as revenue doubles — but losses are biggest yet

  02-08-2017 23:26
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Autonomous,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceBut the company's net loss attributable to shareholders widened to $336.4 million.Continue reading 1,800 Tesla Model 3 orders per day roll in as revenue doubles — but losses are biggest yet 1,800 Tesla Model 3 orders per day roll in as revenue doubles — but losses are biggest yet originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&
  
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• Data desires make auto, tech companies a good fit

  02-08-2017 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Silicon Valley and Detroit need each other -- for data and for image enhancement, Lear CEO Matt Simoncini says.
  
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• Tsuru vs Versa IIHS crash test | Autoblog Minute

  02-08-2017 23:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoIn October, 2016 the IIHS tested two Nissans in a car-to-car crash test, highlighting the difference in safety standards between the U.S. and Mexico. The 50% overlap test shows what 20 years of safety progress looks like.Continue reading Tsuru vs Versa IIHS crash test | Autoblog Minute Tsuru vs Versa IIHS crash test | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&n
  
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• Toyota's Carter still bullish on 'healthy' U.S. market

  02-08-2017 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Contrary to what he has been reading in the press, Toyota's Bob Carter believes the U.S. auto market is doing just fine.
  
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• 2018 Mazda3 gets low-speed automatic braking across the board

  02-08-2017 22:35
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Hatchback,Sedan,BudgetTouring and Grand Touring models get more goodies, too.Continue reading 2018 Mazda3 gets low-speed automatic braking across the board 2018 Mazda3 gets low-speed automatic braking across the board originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Three Developing Trends Shape Future Automotive Interiors - Ward's Auto

  02-08-2017 22:23 via wardsauto.com
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  Three Developing Trends Shape Future Automotive Interiors
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  Yanfeng's Han Hendriks says EVs, autonomous cars and mobility services are “disruptors,” but in the best sense. Design opportunities arise as drivers become riders, interiors expert Hendriks says. Related Media. 2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars ...and more »
  
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• 2018 Ford Expedition's backseat is the place to be

  02-08-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Ford,Deep Dive,SUVMost Expedition shoppers want a family-oriented SUV.Continue reading 2018 Ford Expedition's backseat is the place to be 2018 Ford Expedition's backseat is the place to be originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Ford Expedition backseat is the place to be

  02-08-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Ford,Deep Dive,SUVMost Expedition shoppers want a family-oriented SUV.Continue reading 2018 Ford Expedition backseat is the place to be 2018 Ford Expedition backseat is the place to be originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA stakes its U.S. return on mobility

  02-08-2017 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  PSA Group sees its North American return as a chance to transition to a mobility-first business.
  
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• GM's Bolt signals innovation in supplier contracts

  02-08-2017 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Chevrolet Bolt has drawn considerable media attention, but the supplier deals General Motors forged to build it may prove equally important.
  
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• Uber and Lyft are losing their fight against unionization

  02-08-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalThis is good news for advocates of Seattle's Uber unionization law.Continue reading Uber and Lyft are losing their fight against unionization Uber and Lyft are losing their fight against unionization originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna's Walker takes issue with industry expectations for EVs, self-driving cars

  02-08-2017 21:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers are overstating the market potential of electric cars and the timeframe for when self-driving vehicles arrive, charged Don Walker, CEO of Magna International, the Canadian supplier.
  
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• Kidnap victim escapes: One more reason for knowing how to drive stick

  02-08-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,SafetyHere's another reason you should teach your daughter to drive stick.Continue reading Kidnap victim escapes: One more reason for knowing how to drive stick Kidnap victim escapes: One more reason for knowing how to drive stick originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - Tata Motors' future models under the microscope

  02-08-2017 21:41
  After the disappointment of the Nano and a series of underwhelming subsequent new vehicle releases, Tata Motors seemed to lose its way. Now, thanks to the success of the Tiago small car and a record overall Indian market for new passenger vehicles in the first half of 2017, Tata is firmly on the comeback trail and has even pushed the mighty Toyota down to sixth place. But will it be able to achieve its stated goal of becoming number three by 2019?
  
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• BP in talks with electric carmakers on service station chargers

  02-08-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricLondon-based BP is however examining different ways to get involved in the sector.Continue reading BP in talks with electric carmakers on service station chargers BP in talks with electric carmakers on service station chargers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Interior Market by Component, Vehicle Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022 - Markets Insider

  02-08-2017 21:24 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Automotive Interior Market by Component, Vehicle Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022
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  NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "Rise in number of premium vehicles with advanced styling and increasing demand for comfort and convenience have led to the growth of the automotive interior market" The global automotive interior market is ...and more »
  
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• New Porsche Cayenne prototype review

  02-08-2017 20:46
  
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  A few weeks ahead of the new Porsche Cayenne’s world premier, we joined the engineers for an early driveWhen Porsche launched the first generation Cayenne in 2002, the company made a bold step away from the core of its brand – an SUV is not a move you’d have expected from one of the finest sports car manufacturers around. But 15 years and more than half a million sales later thanks to China and the US the Porsche bran
  
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• Infineon supplies chips for Tesla Model 3 ramp-up

  02-08-2017 20:31
  ?Infineon says it will supply chips to Tesla's Model 3 electric car in a deal for higher volume output that appears to supplement one that it lost out on.
  
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• Marchionne says Ferrari utility vehicle would not hurt brand or margins

  02-08-2017 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  An expansion of Ferrari's lineup into utility vehicles would not compromise the Italian carmaker's exclusive status nor its luxury profit margins, CEO Sergio Marchionne said.
  
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• AI will change auto industry far beyond autonomous vehicles, panelists say

  02-08-2017 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  While artificial intelligence and connectivity will accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles, they will also bring efficiencies to dealerships, supply chain and office operations.
  
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• Automotive End-Point Authentication Market - Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and ... - Markets Insider

  02-08-2017 20:03 via markets.businessinsider.com
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  LONDON, Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This market research study analyzes the automotive end-point authentication market on global basis and provides estimates in terms of revenue (US$ Mn) from 2016 to 2025. It describes the market dynamics affecting ...and more »
  
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• New Porsche Cayenne spotted with a different nose

  02-08-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Crossover,SUV,PerformanceThis may be a Cayenne Turbo or other high-performance model.Continue reading New Porsche Cayenne spotted with a different nose New Porsche Cayenne spotted with a different nose originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Denso looks far into the future

  02-08-2017 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Denso's strategists have peered into the year 2050 -- and now they intend to remake the company accordingly.
  
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• World Rallycross looks to incorporate EVs

  02-08-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Green Culture,Electric,RacingThe automakers want it.Continue reading World Rallycross looks to incorporate EVs World Rallycross looks to incorporate EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Union vote gets ugly amid allegations of Nissan obstruction, UAW corruption

  02-08-2017 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week's vote at Nissan's Canton, Miss., assembly plant comes as the UAW and National Labor Relations Board accuse the automaker of violating labor law. But the UAW has its own problems.
  
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• Strategic Analysis of Waymos Future Autonomous Disruptive Capabilities for the Automotive Industry - Markets Insider

  02-08-2017 19:02 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Strategic Analysis of Waymos Future Autonomous Disruptive Capabilities for the Automotive Industry
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  LONDON, Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Waymo, the autonomous technology company under the Alphabet conglomerate, is at the forefront of developing autonomous driving software for cars. Vehicles powered by Waymo's software help Alphabet complete ...and more »
  
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• 2017 Kia Forte5 Quick Spin | Sporty compact, lots of bells and whistles

  02-08-2017 18:50
  
  Filed under:Kia,Quick Spins,Hatchback,BudgetYou can have your luxury car and shift it, too.Continue reading2017 Kia Forte5 Quick Spin | Sporty compact, lots of bells and whistles2017 Kia Forte5 Quick Spin | Sporty compact, lots of bells and whistles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• German automakers to upgrade 5m diesels

  02-08-2017 18:41
  Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW have agreed to upgrade around 5m newer diesel cars in Germany and offer trade-in rebates on older models, avoiding more costly remedies in a bid to salvage diesel technology and avoid driving bans in cities, a media report said.
  
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• Forgotten lasagna prompts Rear Door Alert development at Nissan

  02-08-2017 18:41
  Nissan North America's press release tip-toes around the issue but a spate of cases in the US involving child deaths in unattended cars in summer might just have prompted a claimed first 'Rear Door Alert' technology though the company claims it was all down to a tray of pasta.
  
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• Volkswagen asks U.S. judge to toss Wyoming environmental lawsuit

  02-08-2017 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen has asked a U.S. judge to reject a lawsuit by Wyoming potentially seeking more than $1 billion in additional penalties for environment damages.
  
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• California regulators willing to talk about air quality targets

  02-08-2017 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Trump or no Trump, California regulators remain convinced that their air quality targets are achievable and necessary -- but they're willing to talk about it.
  
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• BMW chief fires back on diesel

  02-08-2017 18:04
  As German car makers plead their case to the government BMW chairman Harald Krüger said that future mobility will definitely depend on diesels because environmental protection has several dimensions: one of them is the fight against climate change.
  
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• Ferrari SUV is probably happening

  02-08-2017 17:25
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Crossover,SUV,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceIt's part of a plan to keep expanding Ferrari sales.Continue reading Ferrari SUV is probably happening Ferrari SUV is probably happening originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SEAT Born name for new pure-electric car

  02-08-2017 17:16
  
  Trademark applications suggest new SEAT Born name for the brand's bespoke electric car, which is due to arrive after 2020 2017-08-02 16:20 SEAT has lodged trademark applications which suggest that its bespoke electric car could be called the SEAT Born, Born-E or E-Born when it arrives after 2020.
  The Spanish brand is said to be preparing at least two pure-electric vehicles - and the first of these, due in 2019, is expected to be a version of the e-Mii city car that is currently undergoing small
  
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• Tesla loses director of battery technology Kurt Kelty

  02-08-2017 17:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Tesla,Green Automakers,Technology,ElectricTesla will spread his responsibilities to existing employees.Continue reading Tesla loses director of battery technology Kurt Kelty Tesla loses director of battery technology Kurt Kelty originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used MINI Roadster review

  02-08-2017 16:55
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the MINI Roadster covering the MINI Roadster Mk1 (2012-2015)BMW has never been afraid to think big when it comes to the MINI, which is why when it introduced the Mk2 hatch in 2007 it was just the start of an ever-expanding range that would also include the two-seat Roadster and Coupe.
  The Roadster was intended to be more sporting than the regular MINI Convertible, featuring a stiffer bodyshell and the brand’s
  
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• There are 12 unsold Lexus LFAs left in the U.S. Want one?

  02-08-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Lexus,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Coupe,Classics,SupercarsThey could be tough to buy.Continue reading There are 12 unsold Lexus LFAs left in the U.S. Want one? There are 12 unsold Lexus LFAs left in the U.S. Want one? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• German car sales up 1.5% in July; diesel down 13%

  02-08-2017 16:34
  Sales of diesel cars in Germany fell 12.7% in July as the overall market grew by 1.5% according to data released by the KBA.
  
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• Nissan adds rear-seat reminder tech to 2018 Pathfinder

  02-08-2017 16:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan said it is installing software aimed at notifying parents to check the rear seat before walking away from a parked vehicle.
  
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• Automotive Lubricants Market Expected to be Worth USD 87.1 ... - Tires & Parts News (press release) (registration) (blog)

  02-08-2017 16:05 via tiresandparts.net
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  Automotive Lubricants Market Expected to be Worth USD 87.1 ...
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  Grand View research has published a report projecting that the global automotive lubricants market will reach USD 87.1 billion by 2025.and more »
  
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• Automotive Grade Linux Momentum Continues with Membership Growth, Unified Code Base 4.0 and New Technical ... - Markets Insider

  02-08-2017 16:05 via markets.businessinsider.com
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  SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative cross-industry effort developing an open platform for the connected car, has released the latest version of the AGL infotainment platform, Unified Code Base ...and more »
  
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• Robert Kubica takes the wheel in test for an F1 comeback

  02-08-2017 15:57
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Peugeot,Renault,RacingIt was the first time Kubica had driven a 2017 race car after conducting tests in older machines.Continue reading Robert Kubica takes the wheel in test for an F1 comeback Robert Kubica takes the wheel in test for an F1 comeback originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi Q2 net income grows 42% to $386 million

  02-08-2017 15:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Delphi said its second-quarter net income surged 42 percent as it continued to develop "relevant technologies" for self-driving vehicles and other applications.
  
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• ‘The Phantom has been a success, so why change a winning formula?’

  02-08-2017 15:55
  
  Carmakers won’t abandon popular designs even if new models are anti-climactic, argues Graham Hope 2017-08-02 14:00 One of the great privileges about this job is the opportunity to see new cars – or pictures of new cars – before they are presented to the wider world. The anticipation is always tangible as we open the images on our laptops and cast our eyes over the first official shots of an all-new model.
  We had one of those moments this week, as the team huddled around a comp
  
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• BP to install electric car charging stations

  02-08-2017 15:43
  
  Oil giant says its in talks with electric car manufacturers over installing charging points across its network2017-08-02 14:55 BP is set to install electric car charging stations across its UK petrol station empire in the future, according to the company’s chief executive Bob Dudley.
  Speaking to Reuters, Dudley said the company is in talks with car manufacturers on installing electric car charging points across BP fuel stations. The company has over 3,100 fuel retail sites in the UK. &ldq
  
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• 2017 McLaren 570GT | Drivers Notes

  02-08-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Quick Spins,Coupe,PerformanceThis is the more relaxed and civilized version of the McLaren 570S.Continue reading 2017 McLaren 570GT | Drivers Notes 2017 McLaren 570GT | Drivers Notes originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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