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• Audi announces new two-digit naming system

  23-08-2017 23:37
  
  Filed under:Audi,Diesel,Electric,Hybrid,LuxuryIt may or may not be coming to the United States.Continue reading Audi announces new two-digit naming system Audi announces new two-digit naming system originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lane-departure warnings really are saving lives, says IIHS

  23-08-2017 23:12
  
  Filed under:Driving,Insurance,Safety,United States,TechnologyU.S. drivers like to turn the systems off, though.Continue reading Lane-departure warnings really are saving lives, says IIHS Lane-departure warnings really are saving lives, says IIHS originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 1180-hp Ariel electric sports car is real, goes on sale in 2020

  23-08-2017 22:08
  
  Filed under:Green,Coupe,Electric,Future,Performance,SupercarsThe official debut will be in 2019.Continue reading 1180-hp Ariel electric sports car is real, goes on sale in 2020 1180-hp Ariel electric sports car is real, goes on sale in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• IIHS: Lane departure warning, blind spot detection reduce crashes

  23-08-2017 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lane departure warning and blind spot detection systems significantly prevent crashes, according to two new IIHS studies.
  
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• 2017 Monterey Car Week | Visual feast of ravishing cars

  23-08-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Classics,Concept Cars,Luxury,Racing,SupercarsRunning down all the exotics and classics on displayContinue reading 2017 Monterey Car Week | Visual feast of ravishing cars 2017 Monterey Car Week | Visual feast of ravishing cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi to pad nameplates with more numbers

  23-08-2017 20:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Beginning with the launch of the redesigned A8 sedan this year, Audi is adding a two-digit subdesignation to 2018 models to delineate respective power output, regardless of the makeup of the powertrain.
  
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• The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet Rejects the Pod-Based ... - WIRED

  23-08-2017 20:35 via wired.com
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  The impending invasion of autonomous vehicles threatens to demote you from the pilot of a machine synonymous with independence to mere cargo in a ...
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• Mercedes' Outrageously Swoopy Concept Says Nein to the Pod-Car Future - WIRED

  23-08-2017 20:35 via wired.com
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  The impending invasion of autonomous vehicles threatens to demote you from the pilot of a machine synonymous with independence to mere cargo in a commodity pod devoid of all spirit. Whatever the truth of this potential nightmare, Mercedes-Benz has ...
  IAA 2017: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet – Teaser.YouTubeall 65 news articles »
  
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• How'd you like to replace Jeremy Clarkson on 'The Grand Tour'?

  23-08-2017 19:50
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Humor,TV/MoviesApplicants must be entertaining, engaging and willing to pause before delivering the final word.Continue reading How'd you like to replace Jeremy Clarkson on 'The Grand Tour'? How'd you like to replace Jeremy Clarkson on 'The Grand Tour'? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Ranger Raptor spied with beefed up suspension and fenders

  23-08-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Truck,Off-RoadIt looks like a mini F-150 Raptor.Continue reading Ford Ranger Raptor spied with beefed up suspension and fenders Ford Ranger Raptor spied with beefed up suspension and fenders originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.K. spec Nissan Qashqai races around town

  23-08-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the latest new video to debut on our viral video chart, the Nissan Qashqai, sold as the Rogue Sport in the U.S., goes for a quick spin.
  
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• New Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in 2017 review

  23-08-2017 18:52
  
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  Image 1 of 12 23 Aug, 2017 5:45pmJohn McIlroy
  Hyundai's Plug-in version of the Ioniq hatchback provides an affordable route into electrified drivingHyundai isn't the first manufacturer to offer pure-electric and hybrid technology, but there's no denying the Korean brand is working hard to catch up. Its Ioniq range of eco-focused cars includes a hybrid and a pure-electric version - but in the middle of the pack, there's a plug-in model designed to offer the best of both worlds. We t
  
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• VW T-Roc revealed | Colorful, configurable compact crossover

  23-08-2017 18:40
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Crossover,BudgetIt's going to be a colorful little crossover.Continue reading VW T-Roc revealed | Colorful, configurable compact crossover VW T-Roc revealed | Colorful, configurable compact crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Florida man faces 12 DUI counts after striking 17 parked cars

  23-08-2017 18:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsContinue reading Florida man faces 12 DUI counts after striking 17 parked cars Florida man faces 12 DUI counts after striking 17 parked cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Key Safety CEO resigns as final Takata deal looms

  23-08-2017 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Key Safety Systems CEO Jason Luo is resigning as the supplier inches closer to finalizing a $1.59 billion deal to acquire the embattled Japanese airbag supplier Takata Corp.
  
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• Volvo V90 Cross Country vs Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

  23-08-2017 17:49
  
  Rugged estates in the form of the Volvo V90 Cross Country and VW Passat Alltrack vie for practical, off-road glory 2017-08-23 16:45 Volvo has always executed its estate cars well, and adding an off-road flavour with its Cross Country models in the past has given them even more versatility.
  The firm’s V90 Cross Country is no exception, mixing Volvo’s new-era tech and style pioneered in the XC90 SUV and more recently, the regular V90 estate, with some all-terrain ability. The V90 Cros
  
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• Skoda reveals targets for future EVs and connected services

  23-08-2017 17:45
  
  Skoda aiming for power outputs between 140 and 300bhp and a range between 250 to 373 miles for its first electric vehicles2017-08-24 07:00 Skoda has revealed a target set of specifications for its future EV models, as well as a first look at its next-generation infotainment system.
  Speaking at a conference on Skoda’s connected future, Dr Guido Haak, Skoda’s head of product management, said that as the internal combustion engine cannot meet EU emissions targets, electrification is in
  
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• Ferrari Portofino revealed: It's the end of the California T

  23-08-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ferrari,Convertible,PerformanceThink of this as a smaller, more affordable 812 Superfast.Continue reading Ferrari Portofino revealed: It's the end of the California T Ferrari Portofino revealed: It's the end of the California T originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari Portofino revealed: Goodbye California, hello beautiful

  23-08-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ferrari,Convertible,PerformanceThink of this as a smaller, more affordable 812 Superfast.Continue reading Ferrari Portofino revealed: Goodbye California, hello beautiful Ferrari Portofino revealed: Goodbye California, hello beautiful originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari Portofino revealed: End of the California T, beginning of something beautiful

  23-08-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ferrari,Convertible,PerformanceThink of this as a smaller, more affordable 812 Superfast.Continue reading Ferrari Portofino revealed: End of the California T, beginning of something beautiful Ferrari Portofino revealed: End of the California T, beginning of something beautiful originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump's NAFTA threats are a negotiating tactic, Mexico official says

  23-08-2017 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump's threat to scrap NAFTA is little more than a negotiating tactic, aimed at his political base, that should neither scare nor surprise Mexico, the country's foreign minister said.
  
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• Mexico, Canada dismiss Trump threats to scrap NAFTA trade pact

  23-08-2017 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mexico and Canada dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat to scrap NAFTA, describing it as a negotiating tactic.
  
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• Sorry, Apple fans: You won't get a self-driving car with spherical wheels

  23-08-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Weird Car News,Emerging Technologies,Smartphone,AutonomousContinue reading Sorry, Apple fans: You won't get a self-driving car with spherical wheels Sorry, Apple fans: You won't get a self-driving car with spherical wheels originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Calgary Airport converts handicap parking to Lexus-only stalls

  23-08-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Lexus,LuxuryYYC is returning the needed parking, and keeping the new accessible stalls.Continue reading Calgary Airport converts handicap parking to Lexus-only stalls Calgary Airport converts handicap parking to Lexus-only stalls originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NEVS secures US$108m cash injection from Beijing Zhenghuon

  23-08-2017 17:07
  NEVS is to receive a cash injection of US$108m from Beijing Zhenghuon Technology into its joint venture in Tianjin, China, although it remains unclear what precisely this means for ownership structure of the Swedish mobility company.
  
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• Audi reveals new naming structure to loop in e-tron range

  23-08-2017 16:56
  
  Audi's new numerical naming system will be used on conventional, hybrid and all-electric models 2017-08-23 16:00 Audi has revealed a new naming structure that will come into effect on new cars launching in the coming months, with the whole of the Audi range to be turned over to the fresh nomenclature by summer 2018.
  One of the main reasons for the move over to the new system is the firm’s impending range of e-tron all-electric models, plus new hybrid cars – the designations wil
  
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• Meet the Jeep Wrangler's tiny Japanese doppelganger, the Suzuki Jimny

  23-08-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,SUV,Budget,Off-RoadOr G-Wagen doppelganger if you prefer.Continue reading Meet the Jeep Wrangler's tiny Japanese doppelganger, the Suzuki Jimny Meet the Jeep Wrangler's tiny Japanese doppelganger, the Suzuki Jimny originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• LG opening Detroit-area parts plant for Chevy Bolt, other EVs

  23-08-2017 15:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Hatchback,ElectricIt builds many major Bolt bits, and now it will build them here.Continue reading LG opening Detroit-area parts plant for Chevy Bolt, other EVs LG opening Detroit-area parts plant for Chevy Bolt, other EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• True price of an Uber ride in question as investors assess firm's value

  23-08-2017 15:11
  
  Filed under:Earnings/FinancialsThe company may be worth more than $100 billion.Continue reading True price of an Uber ride in question as investors assess firm's value True price of an Uber ride in question as investors assess firm's value originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari Portofino will replace California T

  23-08-2017 15:07
  The successor for what started life in 2008 as the F149 California before changing names to California T in 2014 has been named. The new Ferrari Portofino is a 2+2 coupé-convertible, powered by a 441kW (600cv) turbocharged V8.
  
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• Two words explain why U.S. rail, bus services struggle: Cheap gas

  23-08-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,GreenWhy take a bus or Amtrak when you can drive? And so, those services have suffered.Continue reading Two words explain why U.S. rail, bus services struggle: Cheap gas Two words explain why U.S. rail, bus services struggle: Cheap gas originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lewis Hamilton needs to step up in his 200th F1 race

  23-08-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,RacingHe's 14 points behind Sebastian Vettel as the Formula One season's second half begins.Continue reading Lewis Hamilton needs to step up in his 200th F1 race Lewis Hamilton needs to step up in his 200th F1 race originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 592bhp Ferrari Portofino unleashed to replace California

  23-08-2017 14:28
  
  Ferrari's new entry-level Portofino model packs BMW M5 levels of power, four seats and a folding metal roof 2017-08-23 13:35 Ferrari has revealed a new entry-level convertible GT car to replace the California T, which we’ll get to see in the metal for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
  Called the Ferrari Portofino, it ups the ante on the California T with more power, a new, lighter chassis, and aggressive looking, more aerodynamic bodywork.
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• Audi to develop solar-embedded panoramic EV roof with China's Hanergy

  23-08-2017 14:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Audi,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,LuxuryContinue reading Audi to develop solar-embedded panoramic EV roof with China's Hanergy Audi to develop solar-embedded panoramic EV roof with China's Hanergy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2017 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Thai sales rise 7.5% in July

  23-08-2017 14:14
  Thailand's new vehicle market expanded 7.5% year-on- year to 65,178 units in July, compared to 60,635 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries.
  
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• Alta Devices developing solar roof for future Audi EVs

  23-08-2017 14:14
  A panoramic glass roof embedded with solar cells is under development by Audi and its partner Alta Devices. The first prototype is now only months away, the German company claims.
  
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• LG Electronics setting up shop in Detroit for EV components

  23-08-2017 14:14
  LG Electronics will create 300 jobs in Michigan once a newly announced EV components plants opens in Detroit, the South Korean company says.
  
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• Used Ford Kuga review

  23-08-2017 13:10
  
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  Image 1 of 14 23 Aug, 2017 12:15pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide to the Ford Kuga covering the Kuga Mk1 (2008-2013)By the time Ford launched its first compact SUV, the Kuga, many rivals were on their second or even third-generation models; the Toyota RAV4 that invented this market had arrived 12 years earlier.
  When it hit dealers in 2008, the Kuga was one of the best-driving models in its class, typically for Ford, with good build quality and reliability, plus stron
  
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• New 2019 Suzuki Jimny SUV spied for the first time

  23-08-2017 13:01
  
  Suzuki's long-serving SUV to be replaced in the UK in 2019, as these very first spy shots reveal 2017-08-23 11:58 The next generation Suzuki Jimny has been spied testing for the very first time, as Suzuki looks poised to replace the current version of its small, robust and evergreen off-roader, introduced all the way back in 1998.
  This all-new version is expected to arrive on sale in Britain in 2019, meaning that the Jimny still on sale today will expire after an impressive 21-year lifespan. Th
  
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• New 2019 Suzuki Jimny SUV: first leaked images and spy shots

  23-08-2017 13:01
  
  Suzuki's long-serving SUV to be replaced in the UK in 2019. Spy shots and leaked images reveal its updated design 2017-08-23 14:53 Following on from our very first spy shots of the next-generation Suzuki Jimny, our first look at the full design of firm’s next no-nonsense SUV has arrived by way of leaked images taken during a Suzuki product roadmap presentation. 
  While our spy shots are still the only pictures of the new Jimny in the metal, these sneakily taken photographs reveal what
  
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• Zoox appoints new VP System Design and Functional Safety

  23-08-2017 12:59
  Zoox says former Moog CTO, Gonzalo Rey has joined the company as vice president of System Design and Functional Safety.
  
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• Gentex announces senior management promotion

  23-08-2017 12:55
  Gentex has announced the promotion of Steve Downing to president, COO, interim CFO,  and treasurer, reporting report to Fred Bauer, chairman and CEO.
  
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• Contact at Once to deliver consumer communication session at Automotive Management Live - AM-online

  23-08-2017 12:37 via am-online.com
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  Contact at Once to deliver consumer communication session at Automotive Management Live
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  Ed Parkinson, director of dealer development at Contact at Once will deliver a consumer communication session at Automotive Management Live (AML). Parkinson (pictured) will explore latest consumer communication trends when he leads the company's ...
  
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• US Hyundai executive says pick-up will be built

  23-08-2017 12:13
  An executive with Hyundai Motor America has stated in an interview that the division will gain a pick-up truck. This ends speculation which has been rife ever since the company developed the Santa Cruz, a concept which debuted at the 2015 Detroit auto show.
  
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• Car2go Montreal features Mercedes CLA and GLA models

  23-08-2017 12:13
  Car2go says its 50,000-plus Montreal members are now able to use all-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz CLA and GLA four-door five passenger vehicles.
  
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• New 2024 Ariel Hipercar revealed with 1,180bhp

  23-08-2017 12:00
  The Ariel Hipercar is the latest creation from the Somerset-based firm, which arrives with four electric motors and a 110,000rpm turbine range extender
  
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• Ariel reveals plans for 1,180bhp electrified hypercar

  23-08-2017 11:54
  
  Ariel HIPERCAR project will see firm offer hybrid hypercar from 2020 with either 590bhp or 1,180bhp 2017-08-23 11:00 Somerset based sports car manufacturer Ariel has revealed plans to create an ‘ultra-high performance’ range extended hypercar, which is currently being developed under the name of HIPERCAR but could take on the Elektron name when it arrives in 2019.
  Standing for High Performance Carbon Reduction, HIPERCAR is currently the working title for the project and won’t
  
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• Honda India given go-ahead to expand Tapukara car plant

  23-08-2017 11:09
  India's Ministry of the Environment has approved plans for Honda to expand its Tapukara car plant in Rajasthan.
  
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• Honda India gets go-ahead to expand Tapukara car plant

  23-08-2017 11:08
  India's Ministry of the Environment has approved plans for Honda to expand its Tapukara car plant in Rajasthan.
  
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• Ford invests US$52m in extra Turkey capacity

  23-08-2017 11:08
  Ford is to plough US$52m into increased production capacity for Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom models in Turkey to satisfy growing customer demand in Europe.
  
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