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• Lincoln to electrify all models by 2022, report says

  07-09-2017 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lincoln will offer hybrid gasoline-electric versions of all its U.S. models by 2022, sources familiar with the plans told Reuters. Details could be announced as early as early October.
  
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• Auto industry braces for massive influx of data

  07-09-2017 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Self-driving vehicles will generate unfathomable amounts of data, and companies will need to work together if they want to take advantage of new and larger sources of information, an Intel executive says.
  
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• Autoblog's 2018 Ford Mustang is on order — here's the car you picked out

  07-09-2017 22:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Car Buying,Coupe,PerformanceWe ordered everything you asked for. Well, almost everything.Continue reading Autoblog's 2018 Ford Mustang is on order — here's the car you picked out Autoblog's 2018 Ford Mustang is on order — here's the car you picked out originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Outstanding auto loans hit record $1.1 trillion

  07-09-2017 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Outstanding U.S. auto-loan balances reached a record-high $1.1 trillion in the second quarter, a 7.1 percent rise paced by prime loans, an Experian report said.
  
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• Car dealers see opportunity as Harvey roils used market

  07-09-2017 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  With Hurricane Harvey potentially having damaged 1 million vehicles in Houston, the rush is on in states near and far to acquire and ship new ones into the city.
  
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• VW eyes sale of assets accounting for 20% of revenue, report says

  07-09-2017 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen is actively working on deals to sell non-core assets accounting for as much as 20 percent of the German carmaker's annual revenues, The Wall Street Journal reported.
  
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• AutoNation shutters 35 Florida stores as Hurricane Irma approaches

  07-09-2017 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoNation is among multiple retailers, auction houses and distributors bracing for Hurricane Irma's impact across South Florida this weekend.
  
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• Ford Ranger Raptor is real, and it's coming in 2018

  07-09-2017 20:42
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceThis is based on the current global Ranger.Continue reading Ford Ranger Raptor is real, and it's coming in 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor is real, and it's coming in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 14:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Penske raises truck-leasing stake

  07-09-2017 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Penske Automotive Group has acquired an additional 5.5 percent interest in Penske Truck Leasing from subsidiaries of GE Capital Global Holdings.
  
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• Kia Proceed Concept is like a tiny Stinger GT

  07-09-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:Frankfurt Motor Show,Kia,Europe,Hatchback,Wagon,Budget,Concept CarsWe would love it here in the States.Continue reading Kia Proceed Concept is like a tiny Stinger GT Kia Proceed Concept is like a tiny Stinger GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New special edition Caterham Seven SuperSprint hits Goodwood Revival

  07-09-2017 19:36
  
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  The limited Caterham Seven SuperSprint has been revealed as part of the Seven's 60th anniversary celebrationsCaterham has revealed a new special edition Seven at the Goodwood Revival, called the Seven SuperSprint. It’s the second model to be revealed as part of the Seven’s 60th anniversary celebrations. 
  Like the Seven Sprint, the SuperSprint will be limited to 60 examples. It moves away from the road-going looks of the Sprint, morphing into a more track based o
  
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• BMW gears up to mass-produce electric cars by 2020

  07-09-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Frankfurt Motor Show,BMW,Electric,Future,Hybrid,LuxuryIt plans to have 12 EV models by 2025Continue reading BMW gears up to mass-produce electric cars by 2020 BMW gears up to mass-produce electric cars by 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Transit plug-in-hybrid van testing in U.K.

  07-09-2017 19:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,UK,Minivan/Van,Electric,Hybrid20 PHEV vans will take part in the year-long trial.Continue reading Ford Transit plug-in-hybrid van testing in U.K. Ford Transit plug-in-hybrid van testing in U.K. originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Canada grants permit to Ambassador Bridge owner to build new bridge in Detroit

  07-09-2017 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada's transportation agency has given conditional approval to Detroit International Bridge to build a long-sought new Detroit River bridge that would replace the aging Ambassador Bridge.
  
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• Q&A with Kamyar Moinzadeh, President and CEO, Airbiquity

  07-09-2017 18:50
  Airbiquity is the market-leading provider of connected services for automotive. It's Choreo platform supports just under eight million cars in over 60 countries across the world and it has recently signed new vehicle subscriptions for Ford, Nissan, FCA, Infiniti and Alpine. Cat Dow caught up with CEO and President Kamyar Moinzadeh to talk about over-the-air updates and future connectivity.
  
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• Self-driving cars could be a dream for cities — or a robotic nightmare

  07-09-2017 18:41
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousThe utopians see benefits to autonomy, but brace yourself for the unintended consequencesContinue reading Self-driving cars could be a dream for cities — or a robotic nightmare Self-driving cars could be a dream for cities — or a robotic nightmare originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car stereo reviews: the best double-DIN head units 2021

  07-09-2017 18:30
  
  Which sounds like the best option? 
  We might upgrade our phone every couple of years to keep up with the latest technology, but most of us won’t renew our cars quite as often. This can leave us looking enviously at the newest models with their DAB radios, voice activation and perfect integration with smartphones.
  But there is an alternative to trading in your car or crudely hanging your phone in a mount on the dashboard. Upgrading your in-car entertainment isn’t as difficult as
  
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• UK scrappage scheme round-up: what each car brand is offering and how the deals work

  07-09-2017 18:04
  
  2017-09-07 17:00
  With the UK car market rife with freshly announced scrappage schemes, we have created a summary to help you get the best dealIn the not so distant past, there were no official scrappage schemes on offer in the UK. Then, in the space of a week or two, almost all the big marques launched scrappage or trade-in schemes at once. With different manufacturers offering different scrappage scheme deals on different models, things can get confusing for car buyers.
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• Building the 2019 Porsche Cayenne: An insider reveals how it's done

  07-09-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Porsche,SUV,LuxuryThis might explain why those options cost so much.Continue reading Building the 2019 Porsche Cayenne: An insider reveals how it's done Building the 2019 Porsche Cayenne: An insider reveals how it's done originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Q&A with Kamyar Moinzadeh, President and CEO, Airbiquity - just-auto.com (subscription)

  07-09-2017 17:58 via just-auto.com
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  Q&A with Kamyar Moinzadeh, President and CEO, Airbiquity
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  Airbiquity is the market-leading provider of connected services for automotive. It's Choreo platform supports just under eight million cars in over 60 countries across the world and it has recently signed new vehicle subscriptions for Ford, Nissan, FCA ...and more »
  
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• Delphi, Magna join funding round for lidar company Innoviz

  07-09-2017 17:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Top suppliers Delphi Automotive and Magna International have joined a $65 million funding round for Innoviz Technologies, the maker of laser-based sensor technology for autonomous vehicles.
  
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• Lyft to offer rides in self-driving cars in San Francisco area

  07-09-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousThere will be initially a small number of cars available, each with a driver in the front seat in case something goes wrong.Continue reading Lyft to offer rides in self-driving cars in San Francisco area Lyft to offer rides in self-driving cars in San Francisco area originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China EV venture Future Mobility launches Byton brand, eyes U.S., Europe

  07-09-2017 17:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  China EV maker Future Mobility, co-founded by former BMW and Nissan executives, launched its Byton brand that it plans to introduce in the United States and Europe after starting sales at home in 2019.
  
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• For sale: Nissan 240SX. Year: 1997. Mileage: 676. Location: living room.

  07-09-2017 16:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Nissan,CoupeContinue reading For sale: Nissan 240SX. Year: 1997. Mileage: 676. Location: living room. For sale: Nissan 240SX. Year: 1997. Mileage: 676. Location: living room. originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW's X7 concept leaks, and critics sink their teeth in it

  07-09-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Frankfurt Motor Show,BMW,Crossover,SUV,Concept Cars,Future,LuxuryTell us what you think.Continue reading BMW's X7 concept leaks, and critics sink their teeth in it BMW's X7 concept leaks, and critics sink their teeth in it originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW's X7 concept leaks, and critics really sink their teeth into it

  07-09-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Frankfurt Motor Show,BMW,Crossover,SUV,Concept Cars,Future,LuxuryTell us what you think.Continue reading BMW's X7 concept leaks, and critics really sink their teeth into it BMW's X7 concept leaks, and critics really sink their teeth into it originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GKN to build new facility in Japan

  07-09-2017 16:38
  GKN Driveline has unveiled plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in Tokoname City, Japan. The new site will replace an older plant, representing a substantial technological upgrade of GKN Driveline's capability in the region, the company says.
  
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• Jaguar autonomous driving concept: own the steering wheel, not the car

  07-09-2017 16:32
  Tata Motors' luxury car brand Jaguar has shown off its Future-Type concept, a fully autonomous vehicle which can be summoned, in a fully charged state, on demand, offers 'social' face to face seating yet can still be driven if desired.
  
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• Innoviz Technologies raises funds for solid state LiDAR

  07-09-2017 16:18
  Innoviz Technologies has announced that it has raised US$65m in Series B funding as its groundbreaking LiDAR solution moves into mass production. Delphi and Magna participated in the round, along with additional new investors including 360 Capital Partners, Glory Ventures, Naver and others.
  
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• DHL Supply Chain and Huawei opt for IoT to boost automotive manufacturing efficiency - The Loadstar

  07-09-2017 16:18 via theloadstar.co.uk
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  DHL Supply Chain and Huawei opt for IoT to boost automotive manufacturing efficiency
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  DHL Supply Chain has teamed up with Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies to launch an Internet of Things (IoT) trial project at an automotive manufacturing facility in Liuzhou, China. The narrowband (NB) IoT investment will look to “facilitate and ...
  
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• GKN to build new facility in Japan - just-auto.com (subscription)

  07-09-2017 15:46 via just-auto.com
  GKN to build new facility in Japan
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  GKN Driveline has unveiled plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in Tokoname City, Japan. The new site will replace an older plant, representing a substantial technological upgrade of GKN Driveline's capability in the region, the company says.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover will electrify all new models after 2020 — and maybe some old ones

  07-09-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Jaguar,Green Automakers,Classics,Electric,Future,LuxuryAutonomy appears to be in Jaguar's future, too.Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover will electrify all new models after 2020 — and maybe some old ones Jaguar Land Rover will electrify all new models after 2020 — and maybe some old ones originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driverless shuttles to start testing in the Motor City

  07-09-2017 15:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous"We're going to give it a shot and see what happens," Quicken Loans' Dan Gilbert says.Continue reading Driverless shuttles to start testing in the Motor City Driverless shuttles to start testing in the Motor City originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The death of the car show? Why so many automakers are skipping Frankfurt

  07-09-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Frankfurt Motor Show,Technology,Concept Cars,FutureIt's part of an upheaval throughout the industry.Continue reading The death of the car show? Why so many automakers are skipping Frankfurt The death of the car show? Why so many automakers are skipping Frankfurt originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lilium secures $90 million to develop its electric VTOL plane

  07-09-2017 14:37
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,Technology,FutureToday's installment in the "flying car" saga is an electric jet that works like a V-22 Osprey.Continue reading Lilium secures $90 million to develop its electric VTOL plane Lilium secures $90 million to develop its electric VTOL plane originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 08:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Florida car dealers say insurers halt policies ahead of Irma

  07-09-2017 14:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Insurers including Progressive and Allstate have stopped issuing policies on new cars in certain Florida counties, hindering vehicle sales days before Hurricane Irma is forecast to hit the state.
  
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• Tesla pickup truck rendered

  07-09-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Truck,Concept Cars,ElectricIt looks functional, yet still sporty.Continue reading Tesla pickup truck rendered Tesla pickup truck rendered originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat Fullback Cross posh pick-up joins the range

  07-09-2017 13:44
  
  2017-09-07 12:30
  The Fiat Fullback range is set to expand with new top-of-the-line Cross modelFiat has released prices for a new, range-topping Fullback Cross model. Available from September this year, the Mitsubishi L200 sibling will start at £26,495, not including VAT (£31,794 including VAT) for the 6-speed manual model.Best pick-up trucks 2017The new Cross model comes with the familiar 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine, producing 177bhp and 430Nm, seen in other models and also the Mits
  
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• Nissan says new electric vehicle competitors 'positive' for market

  07-09-2017 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan considers new electric vehicle competitors positive for the market because it is an opportunity to "democratize" the environment-friendly vehicles.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz Vans marks 10 years of van joint venture in China

  07-09-2017 13:40
  Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrated 10 years in China with its joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive (FBAC). The division held a ceremony at the FBAC plant in Fuzhou in south-east China.
  
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• Xtrac expands its family of Integrated Lightweight Electric Vehicle (ILEV) transmission systems

  07-09-2017 13:27
  Xtrac's latest P1166 addition to its family of Integrated Lightweight Electric Vehicle (ILEV) transmission systems is being incorporated by Williams Advanced Engineering into its innovative modular lightweight electric car platform.  The high-performance chassis concept known as FW-EVX unveiled at the UK's premier low carbon vehicle event at Millbrook this week.
  
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• Hyundai appoints new China CEO

  07-09-2017 13:15
  Hyundai Motor has appointed a new head of China operations in the hope of turning around its fortunes in the world's largest vehicle market.
  
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• Long-term test review: Volvo S90

  07-09-2017 12:57
  
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  First report: Handsome Volvo S90 executive saloon is already creating a positive impressionMileage: 3,173
  Economy: 42.1mpg
  Volvo has been on a bit of a roll recently, with its SUV stars the XC90 and new XC60 picking up significant prizes in the Auto Express New Car Awards.
  Their blend of clean Scandinavian design and cutting-edge interiors wowed our judges and clearly have strong appeal to SUV buye
  
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• Creditors reject reduced offer for Kumho Tire

  07-09-2017 12:48
  The agreed sale of Kumho Tire to Qingdao Doublestar fell through this week after the Chinese company reduced its offer for the South Korean tyre manufacturer.
  
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• Authorities nix Knorr-Brense Haldex offer

  07-09-2017 12:36
  The Swedish Securities Council has declined to approve a further extension of the acceptance period for Knorr-Bremse's public offer for Haldex, that currently expires on 26 September.
  
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• Apollo Tyres expands supplies to European OEMs

  07-09-2017 12:33
  Apollo Tyres says it is now expanding supplies to the European Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the passenger car tyre segment. The company's premiere brand, Vredestein, has been selected as a fitment on the Volkswagen Polo, SEAT Ibiza and Ford EcoSport, and the supplies have already begun to these automakers.
  
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• Management briefing - Frankfurt motor show preview - just-auto.com (subscription)

  07-09-2017 11:50 via just-auto.com
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  A lot has changed since the last Frankfurt IAA cars show took place two years ago. Opel and Vauxhall have been spun off from the GM empire making Groupe PSA Europe's second largest OEM by regional sales volume. And while diesels are increasingly ...and more »
  
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• Production of new Nissan Leaf set for US and UK

  07-09-2017 11:24
  Nissan says it plans to start full production of the new Nissan Leaf at Nissan's Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, and at Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. in Sunderland, UK, by the end of calendar year 2017.
  
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• Next three quarter going to be very good for Commercial Vehicle segment: GST N Muthukumar, Automotive Axles - Economic Times

  07-09-2017 07:23 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
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  Next three quarter going to be very good for Commercial Vehicle segment: GST N Muthukumar, Automotive Axles
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  While talking to ET Now, GST N Muthukumar of Automotive Axles said that the initial jitteries of GST are over and now the commercial vehicle segment is on a strong growth path. Edited Excerpts ET Now: Is core activity picking up on the manufacturing ...and more »
  
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• Hindalco to Expand Novelis' US, China Capacities to meet automotive demand - Economic Times

  07-09-2017 07:12 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
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  Hindalco to Expand Novelis' US, China Capacities to meet automotive demand
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  MUMBAI: Aluminium major Hindalco will invest in new capacities for automobile component offerings from its Canadian subsidiary Novelis and expand manufacturing lines to grow its auto shipments to a quarter of the total production capacity. Satish Pai ...and more »
  
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