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• Ex-FCA analyst faces 2 federal charges in FCA-UAW probe

  04-08-2017 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former Fiat Chrysler financial analyst Jerome Durden was released on a $10,000 bond after he was charged in federal court on accusations of participating in a plot between the automaker and the UAW to pipe millions from an employee training fund for...
  
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• Next-generation Subaru Forester spotted with minimal camouflage

  04-08-2017 23:16
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Subaru,CrossoverIt looks familiar, but is all-new underneath.Continue reading Next-generation Subaru Forester spotted with minimal camouflage Next-generation Subaru Forester spotted with minimal camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Researchers hack a self-driving car by putting stickers on street signs

  04-08-2017 22:17
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousResearchers printed up stickers to fool machine vision into thinking a stop sign was a speed limit sign.Continue reading Researchers hack a self-driving car by putting stickers on street signs Researchers hack a self-driving car by putting stickers on street signs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• Big body retrospective: 8 generations of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

  04-08-2017 21:31
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Classics,LuxuryThe S-Class, or Sonderklasse (aka, "special class") is the top dog of the Mercedes-Benz sedan lineup.Continue reading Big body retrospective: 8 generations of the Mercedes-Benz S-ClassBig body retrospective: 8 generations of the Mercedes-Benz S-Classoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW looks to Tesla for inspiration

  04-08-2017 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  The world's largest automaker ranked by sales is looking to an unprofitable EV startup for inspiration on how to improve its core business, VW brand chief executive Herbert Diess says.
  
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• Junkyard Gems: 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta and 1971 Fiat 850 Spider

  04-08-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Fiat,ClassicsIt's a mind-blowing reminder of just how small Fiats used to be, and just how massive American wagons once were.Continue reading Junkyard Gems: 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta and 1971 Fiat 850 Spider Junkyard Gems: 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta and 1971 Fiat 850 Spider originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW reassured top staff about cartel allegations, reports say

  04-08-2017 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW has told its top managers that regulators probing reports of collusion among German automakers will find the allegations hard to justify, two sources familiar with the matter said.
  
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• Wells Fargo may face penalties over improper auto insurance charges

  04-08-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Wells Fargo may face regulatory sanctions for having improperly charged customers for auto insurance they did not seek, The Wall Street Journal reported.
  
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• Automotive Adhesives Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.4% by 2023: Key Players are Henkel, Bostik, 3M Company, Dow ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  04-08-2017 19:27 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Automotive Adhesives Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.4% by 2023: Key Players are Henkel, Bostik, 3M Company, Dow ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive adhesives market size was valued at $3,771 million in 2016, and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2016 to 2023, to reach $5,459 million by 2023. Adhesives are lightweight components used to bind most composites and ...and more »
  
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• Toyota mulls SUV output at new Mexico factory

  04-08-2017 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota will study producing SUVs at a plant it is building in Mexico's central state of Guanajuato, in addition to the Tacoma pickup, a Toyota spokesman said Friday.
  
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• Automotive Steering System Market (2017-2023): Surge in Demand for Fuel Efficient Automobiles - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  04-08-2017 18:15 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Automotive Steering System Market (2017-2023): Surge in Demand for Fuel Efficient Automobiles
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Automotive steering system helps the driver maneuver and control the direction of the vehicle. It includes the hand-operated steering wheel, steering column, universal joints, and rack & pinion mechanism. The steering system has evolved from manual ...and more »
  
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• 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 | Drivers' Notes

  04-08-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:RAM,Truck,Off-RoadThis sits in the middle of the Ram pickup lineup.Continue reading 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 | Drivers' Notes 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 | Drivers' Notes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW exec who oversaw U.S. environmental compliance pleads guilty to lesser charges

  04-08-2017 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Oliver Schmidt, the former chief of Volkswagen AG's environmental and engineering center in Michigan, pleaded guilty to reduced charges as part of a plea deal for his role in the company's diesel emissions scandal.
  
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• Automotive Automatic Transmission System Market - Trends and Forecasts by Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  04-08-2017 17:43 via businesswire.com
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  Automotive Automatic Transmission System Market - Trends and Forecasts by Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive automatic transmission system market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire) ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global ...and more »
  
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• Two popular sedans now at Peppers Automotive - Markets Insider

  04-08-2017 17:18 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Two popular sedans now at Peppers Automotive
  Markets Insider
  PARIS, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- It is getting to the time of year when major automakers will be releasing their new vehicles en masse, and that can get a bit overwhelming. Peppers Automotive is excited to announce the arrival of two ...
  
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• Daimler defends 'industry committees' in Germany

  04-08-2017 17:03
  The European antitrust authorities may suspect anti-competitive practices, but Daimler has defended the practice in Germany for corporations to work together on technical issues.
  
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• 2017 Chevy Bolt bests Tesla Model S 75D in Consumer Reports test

  04-08-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GM,Tesla,Fuel Efficiency,Green Automakers,ElectricPlus, it costs a lot less.Continue reading 2017 Chevy Bolt bests Tesla Model S 75D in Consumer Reports test 2017 Chevy Bolt bests Tesla Model S 75D in Consumer Reports test originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EU approves Magna China JV

  04-08-2017 16:42
  The European Commission has given the green light to a joint venture signed between China's Hubei Aviation Precision Machinery Technology (HAPM) and Magna International.
  
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• New Jaguar XE 2.0T review

  04-08-2017 16:34
  
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  Image 1 of 15 4 Aug, 2017 3:30pmJames Batchelor
  We drive entry-level Jaguar XE with its new 2.0-litre turbo Ingenium petrol engineIt’s hard to believe it’s been two years since the Jaguar XE burst on to the compact executive scene waving the Union Flag with pride. But the most important Jag in a generation has passed its second birthday, and in this time it has picked up three Auto Express awards and firmly banished memories of the X-Type.Back in 2015 the XE was launche
  
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• Next moves for the Tesla Model 3 and Bollinger B1 | Autoblog Podcast #522

  04-08-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,McLaren,Porsche,Toyota,Coupe,SUV,Truck,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceWe examine the electric future.Continue reading Next moves for the Tesla Model 3 and Bollinger B1 | Autoblog Podcast #522 Next moves for the Tesla Model 3 and Bollinger B1 | Autoblog Podcast #522 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch 280,000 Lego bricks become a McLaren 720S in just a minute

  04-08-2017 16:10
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Videos,Weird Car News,McLaren,Coupe,SupercarsIt took a lot longer in real time.Continue reading Watch 280,000 Lego bricks become a McLaren 720S in just a minute Watch 280,000 Lego bricks become a McLaren 720S in just a minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac's Super Cruise — look, Elon, no hands!

  04-08-2017 15:44
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousSuper Cruise lets you drive long stretches of expressway with no hands on the wheel.Continue reading Cadillac's Super Cruise — look, Elon, no hands! Cadillac's Super Cruise — look, Elon, no hands! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 09:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EU approves Magna China JV - just-auto.com (subscription)

  04-08-2017 15:43 via just-auto.com
  EU approves Magna China JV
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  The European Commission has given the green light to a joint venture signed between China's Hubei Aviation Precision Machinery Technology (HAPM) and Magna International. The venture will not be active in the European Economic Area, the Commission ...
  
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• BMW confirms UK diesel trade-in scheme

  04-08-2017 15:28
  
  BMW UK will offer drivers of Euro-4 and older diesels up to £2,000 discount when they trade in and upgrade to a new car 2017-08-10 08:41 BMW has confirmed specific UK details for a new EU wide diesel trade-in scheme, called the Lower Emissions Allowance.
  BMW UK is offering customers a £2,000 subsidy to upgrade to a new Euro-6 compliant vehicle, and all new BMW and MINI cars with emissions under 130g/km will be available with the discount until the end of the year. Cars from BMW&rsqu
  
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• BMW announces trade-in scheme for older diesels

  04-08-2017 15:28
  
  Drivers of pre-2005 diesels from BMW and MINI are eligible for up to £1,700 discount in a new trade-in scheme offer 2017-08-08 08:00 BMW and MINI are offering drivers of older diesels the chance to trade in their cars for discounts of up to £1,700 off new models as part of an EU-wide scheme.The "fleet renewal campaign" is aimed at drivers of cars that only meet Euro 4 emissions standards or below. This applies to the majority of diesel vehicles built before January 2005, and all BMW
  
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• BMW announces 'scrappage scheme' for older diesels

  04-08-2017 15:28
  
  Drivers of pre-2005 diesels from BMW and MINI are eligible for up to £1,700 discount in a new 'scrappage scheme' offer 2017-08-04 14:20 BMW and MINI are offering drivers of older diesels the chance to trade in their cars for discounts of up to £1,700 off new models as part of an EU-wide scrappage scheme.The "fleet renewal campaign" is aimed at drivers of cars that only meet Euro 4 emissions standards or below. This applies to the majority of diesel vehicles built before January 2005
  
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• New Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge 2022 review

  04-08-2017 15:15
  The Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge’s improved powertrain brings a boost in all-electric range and fuel economy
  
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• Mazda is going to start restoring first-generation Miatas

  04-08-2017 15:10
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Maintenance,Japan,Convertible,Classics,PerformanceIt's just for Japanese-market cars.Continue reading Mazda is going to start restoring first-generation Miatas Mazda is going to start restoring first-generation Miatas originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid UK review

  04-08-2017 14:57
  
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  Image 1 of 14 4 Aug, 2017 2:15pmJames Batchelor
  Volvo’s plug-in hybrid XC60 SUV has lots of power, but does it excite? We try it on British roads for the first timeIt won’t have escaped your notice that from 2019 every new Volvo will come with an electric motor to power it in some way or another – cars such as the XC60 T8, for example.It’s a plug-in hybrid, or as Volvo grandly calls it, a ‘Twin Engine’ SUV. Of course, this isn’t the first p
  
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• Lasagne, kids in cars, diesels, results, acquisition - the week

  04-08-2017 14:57
  Sometimes automakers tip-toe around a delicate subject so I was intrigued to see Nissan's North American unit say a spoiled tray of lasagna was the motivation behind its new Rear Door Alert system when, just the night before, NBC Nightly News had broadcast yet another clip, as many parts of the US experience a three digit Farenheit heat wave, showing law enforcement smashing their way into various cars to release overheated children (this also applies to pets). This website claims 729
  
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• VW details its diesel actions and incentives

  04-08-2017 14:28
  Volkswagen has followed broadly along the lines of its German rivals BMW and Daimler in announcing software updates, trade-in incentives and a contribution to a mobility fund following an emergency summit on diesel vehicles in Berlin last Wednesday (2 August).
  
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• Tesla Model 3 touchscreen preview: Fan creates mockup

  04-08-2017 14:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Technology,Sedan,ElectricCan't wait to try that big touchscreen? Here's a sneak peak.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 touchscreen preview: Fan creates mockup Tesla Model 3 touchscreen preview: Fan creates mockup originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Tesla still doesn't need to advertise

  04-08-2017 14:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk stressed this week that the electric car maker is not spending much to market its Model 3, a sedan the company is counting on to enter the mainstream.
  
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• Falling yen boosts Toyota outlook

  04-08-2017 14:12
  Although Toyota has reported a quarterly decline to operating income, it has raised the outlook for the rest of the year on projections of a weaker yen.
  
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• Volvo to share engine technology and more with parent Geely

  04-08-2017 14:10
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Volvo,China,Emerging Technologies,Technology,LuxuryThe first Volvo-powered Geely car will hit the road as a 2019 model.Continue reading Volvo to share engine technology and more with parent Geely Volvo to share engine technology and more with parent Geely originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Valve guide Market Key Players: DuPont, Continental, Toyoda Gosei, Manuli, Parker Hannifin - TopExaminer (press release)

  04-08-2017 13:52 via topexaminer.com
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  Global Automotive Valve guide Market Key Players: DuPont, Continental, Toyoda Gosei, Manuli, Parker Hannifin
  TopExaminer (press release)
  eReports.Biz has published new report on global Automotive Valve guide market report. This Automotive Valve guide market report focuses on the Automotive Valve guide in Global market, which covers North America Automotive Valve guide market, Europe ...
  Global Automotive Automatic Transmission (AT) System Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are Borg
  
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• Toyota, Mazda partner to build EVs at new $1.6 billion U.S. plant

  04-08-2017 13:51
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Mazda,Toyota,Emissions,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,Truck,ElectricThe two automakers now each own a stake in the other.Continue reading Toyota, Mazda partner to build EVs at new $1.6 billion U.S. plant Toyota, Mazda partner to build EVs at new $1.6 billion U.S. plant originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&n
  
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• Toyota goes on offensive with Mazda deal

  04-08-2017 13:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is tightening its ties to Mazda as Japan's fragmented auto industry consolidates into three camps around the country's biggest automakers.
  
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• Volvo, Geely, agree technology and new brand

  04-08-2017 13:38
  Volvo Cars and the premium automaker's parent, Geely Holding have completed the formation of two new entities which they said would share existing and future technology and provide the economies of scale to more rapidly develop next generation electrified vehicle technology.
  
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• UK car market down 9.3% in July; diesels down 20.1%

  04-08-2017 13:21
  The UK new car market declined by 9.3% in July, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the fourth consecutive monthly fall and there was a particularly sharp fall (20.1%) for diesel cars.
  
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• As Silicon Valley talent war erupts, Toyota seeks techies at home

  04-08-2017 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Salaries have soared in Silicon Valley for automotive technology experts thanks to the emergence of Uber and Tesla as serious rivals. That's why Toyota and other Japanese automakers are looking for engineers at home.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz Trucks uses 3D printing for metal spare part

  04-08-2017 12:37
  Mercedes-Benz Trucks has used 3D printing to develop a thermostat cover for truck and Unimog models from older model series.
  
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• ‘The Government and the Department for Transport are more out of touch than ever’

  04-08-2017 12:31
  
  Mike Rutherford says the Government needs to get its priorities straight when it comes to improving our roads 2017-08-06 10:00 Noticed how little our Government ministers say and do about motoring? Today’s trains, buses, bicycles, railways and airports they’re obsessed with.True, they have just promised to halt the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, but that’s all in the name of improving air quality in the future. Meanwhile present-day motorists’ needs are still le
  
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• South Korea import sales rise 12% in July

  04-08-2017 12:29
  Vehicle importers in South Korea outperformed local brands in July, with sales rising by 12.1% to 17,628 units from 15,730 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association.
  
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• Global Automotive Thermostat Market Key Players: Stant, Borgwarner, Hella, Kirpart - TopExaminer (press release)

  04-08-2017 12:14 via topexaminer.com
  Global Automotive Thermostat Market Key Players: Stant, Borgwarner, Hella, Kirpart
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  eReports.Biz has published new report on global Automotive Thermostat market report. This Automotive Thermostat market report focuses on the Automotive Thermostat in Global market, which covers North America Automotive Thermostat market, Europe ...
  
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• Automotive Corruption: German Manufacturer Collusion could spell bankruptcy - Shout Out UK

  04-08-2017 11:59 via shoutoutuk.org
  Shout Out UK
  Automotive Corruption: German Manufacturer Collusion could spell bankruptcy
  Shout Out UK
  Just under two years ago in September 2015, Volkswagen was caught cheating in its emissions tests resulting in a scandal known as Dieselgate, a scandal that has left Volkswagen's international reputation in tatters. However, it now appears that the ...and more »
  
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• Toyota deal will return Mazda production to US

  04-08-2017 11:49
  As reported by the Nikkei Asian Review ahead of the official announcement, Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation signed an agreement on Friday to enter a business and capital alliance covering several areas which will include a return to Mazda production in the US, again in a joint venture factory.
  
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• TT Electronics sells AB Elektronik automotive sensor business in £120m deal - Electronics Weekly

  04-08-2017 11:27 via electronicsweekly.com
  TT Electronics sells AB Elektronik automotive sensor business in £120m deal
  Electronics Weekly
  TT Electronics has sold its Transportation, Sensing & Control (TS&C) division, which trades as AB Elektronik, to US-based AVX Corporation in a £120m deal. Recommended Articles. IAAPS · University of Bath to build £60m automotive R&D institute · TT ...
  
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• Cooper Standard posts Q2 net income fractionally up to US$40.5m

  04-08-2017 11:21
  Cooper Standard has recorded second-quarter net income up 0.7% to US$40.5m, with sales of US$909m.
  
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• Toyota, Mazda will build $1.6 billion U.S. assembly plant

  04-08-2017 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota plans to build a $1.6 billion U.S. plant in a joint venture with Mazda to assemble Toyota compact cars and Mazda crossovers. The two automakers announced terms of a broader partnership.
  
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