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• Growth Opportunities for the ASEAN Automotive Composites Market 2017-2022 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  20-09-2017 23:51
  Growth Opportunities for the ASEAN Automotive Composites Market 2017-2022
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The future of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) automotive composites market looks promising with opportunities in the passenger car and light weight truck. The ASEAN automotive composites market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% ...
  
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• Global and China Automotive Transmission Markets, 2021 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  20-09-2017 23:51
  Global and China Automotive Transmission Markets, 2021
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The market demand for transmission, one of essential automotive parts, has direct bearing on the development of the automobile industry. According to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country's auto production and sales hit ...
  
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• Mechanics' union encouraged by new contract with Chicago-area dealerships

  20-09-2017 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The union representing Chicago-area mechanics is encouraged by its new contract with local dealerships. The contract, signed Sunday, ended a seven-week strike.
  
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• Fake charity was tied to UAW-FCA scam, prosecutors say

  20-09-2017 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Federal prosecutors seized $292,000 funds they allege were laundered through a fake hospice center in connection to corruption scandal by UAW and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles executives.
  
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• Shot or stabbed? Private vehicles beat ambulances at saving your life

  20-09-2017 22:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Police/EmergencyStudy analyzes survival rates of 100,000 trauma victims.Continue reading Shot or stabbed? Private vehicles beat ambulances at saving your life Shot or stabbed? Private vehicles beat ambulances at saving your life originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia Rio officially priced at just under $15,000

  20-09-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Kia,Car Buying,Hatchback,Sedan,BudgetYou'll spend a little more to get the hatchback.Continue reading Kia Rio officially priced at just under $15,000 Kia Rio officially priced at just under $15,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM Canada prepares to idle transmission plant if CAMI strike continues, union says

  20-09-2017 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM Canada has warned about 300 workers who make Chevy Equinox transmissions in Ontario they will be laid off soon if the automaker and Unifor can't reach a new contract at the nearby CAMI plant.
  
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• Delphi, BlackBerry form partnership on turnkey self-driving software system

  20-09-2017 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Delphi Automotive has entered into a commercial partnership with BlackBerry for the development of its turnkey automated driving platform.
  
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• DPF: what is a diesel particulate filter?

  20-09-2017 19:04
  
  2017-09-21 14:00
  The diesel particulate filter is an important part of your diesel car's exhaust system that helps to reduce its emissionsWhile diesel has been gaining a bad reputation for its polluting tendencies in recent years, there's no escaping the fact that there are still plenty of cars on the road that are powered by fuel from the black pump. Ever-stricter emissions legislation has forced car makers to come up with a number of different solutions that are designed to reduce the amount o
  
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• DPF: what is a diesel particulate filter? - pictures

  20-09-2017 19:00
  Diesel particulate filter-related pictures
  
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• The new Hyundai Veloster will have a driver-focused interior

  20-09-2017 18:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Hyundai,Hatchback,Budget,PerformanceThis appears to be a Veloster Turbo model.Continue reading The new Hyundai Veloster will have a driver-focused interior The new Hyundai Veloster will have a driver-focused interior originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to use the hard shoulder

  20-09-2017 18:49
  
  2017-09-21 14:05
  It's the emptiest lane on the UK's motorways, but do you know what you need to do if you stop on the hard shoulder? We explain all...The hard shoulder is a vital lane that's part of the motorway network across the UK, but it's also one of the most misunderstood lanes. While some hard shoulders are being upgraded with the introduction of smart motorways, turning them into running traffic lanes at peak periods, it's handy to have a refresher about the standard hard shoulder, which
  
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• Volkswagen Crafter 4Motion review

  20-09-2017 18:37
  
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  Volkswagen has added four-wheel drive to its Crafter large van. Should you consider it? We're already big fans of the Volkswagen Crafter here at Auto Express. It's our current Van of the Year, and now VW is making it even better by launching a variety of new transmission and drive layouts, including this 4Motion version.
  The Crafter 4Motion adds four-wheel drive to the mix, and is designed to give extra traction for van users who venture off tarmac.
  
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• New Lamborghini Aventador 'Performante' test mule spotted

  20-09-2017 18:17
  
  2017-09-20 17:30
  New spy pictures show Aventador testing with similar disguise to Huracan Performante Rumours of a potential ‘Performante’ version of the Lamborghini Aventador have been given another douse of fuel with new spyshots of a subtly revealing test mule of the brand's flagship supercar. 
  From the front, this Aventador looks largely identical to the standard model, but it's at the back where things get a bit more interesting. The prototype boasts a rear exhaust dis
  
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• 2018 Nissan Leaf Quick Spin | Another fork stab into the light socket

  20-09-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Quick Spins,Hatchback,ElectricNot exactly an electric game changer.Continue reading 2018 Nissan Leaf Quick Spin | Another fork stab into the light socket 2018 Nissan Leaf Quick Spin | Another fork stab into the light socket originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG concept races to life

  20-09-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes-AMG visualizes the similarities between a race car and a future halo car.
  
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• Watch Bollinger B1 electric SUV in track testing

  20-09-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,SUV,Truck,Electric,Off-RoadWe like the sound of those electric motors.Continue reading Watch Bollinger B1 electric SUV in track testing Watch Bollinger B1 electric SUV in track testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers survey earthquake damage in Mexico

  20-09-2017 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers were surveying plants in central Mexico for earthquake damage on Wednesday, with Nissan evacuating two facilities while VW and Audi temporarily halted production in Puebla.
  
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• Land Rover Discovery tows 121-ton Aussie 'road train'

  20-09-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Land Rover,Crossover,SUV,Diesel,Luxury,Military,Off-RoadThis diesel Land Rover is available in the U.S.Continue reading Land Rover Discovery tows 121-ton Aussie 'road train' Land Rover Discovery tows 121-ton Aussie 'road train' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Australian Toyota Hilux gets American-inspired refresh

  20-09-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Toyota,AustraliaThere are a number of new cab, engine and transmission configurations.Continue reading Australian Toyota Hilux gets American-inspired refresh Australian Toyota Hilux gets American-inspired refresh originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Grenzebach Maschinenbau to sell Ventech Systems to Goodyear

  20-09-2017 16:34
  Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has agreed to acquire Ventech Systems, a specialist in automated tyre inspection technology, from Grenzebach Maschinenbau.
  
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• Your ship has come in — and it's a Porsche

  20-09-2017 16:28
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Porsche,LuxuryThe GTT 111 Superyacht will be displayed at the Monaco Yacht Show next week.Continue reading Your ship has come in — and it's a Porsche Your ship has come in — and it's a Porsche originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• You can now have a yacht designed by Porsche

  20-09-2017 16:28
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Porsche,LuxuryThe GTT 111 Superyacht will be displayed at the Monaco Yacht Show next week.Continue reading You can now have a yacht designed by Porsche You can now have a yacht designed by Porsche originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi Q8's interior will look just like the concept's

  20-09-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:Audi,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryIt's a modern interior with many touchscreens.Continue reading Audi Q8's interior will look just like the concept's Audi Q8's interior will look just like the concept's originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The test drive is critical when you're buying a new car

  20-09-2017 16:01
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,DrivingA car is a big investment, make sure it's the right one.Continue reading The test drive is critical when you're buying a new car The test drive is critical when you're buying a new car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is this a new McLaren racecar?

  20-09-2017 15:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,McLaren,Performance,Racing,SupercarsGet a load of that aero package.Continue reading Is this a new McLaren racecar? Is this a new McLaren racecar? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo Cars to add 2nd line at US plant - report

  20-09-2017 15:47
  Volvo Cars is reportedly planning to ramp up investment in its US production facility to add a second production line, reports say.
  
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• Mitsubishi Evolution nameplate evolves into an electric SUV

  20-09-2017 15:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Tokyo Motor Show,Mitsubishi,Crossover,Concept Cars,Electric,FutureMitsubishi hints of a turnaround.Continue reading Mitsubishi Evolution nameplate evolves into an electric SUV Mitsubishi Evolution nameplate evolves into an electric SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Classic car values fall after years of strong growth

  20-09-2017 14:58
  
  Dan Smith2017-09-20 14:00
  Private bank study reveals a decrease in the value of classic cars despite record auction pricesThe value of classic cars has plunged in the last two years but they still top the list of the most valuable collectible items for wealthy individuals looking to invest their cash, according to a leading private bank.
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  Coutts bank released their annual ‘Objects of Desire’ index, revealing the top valuable ‘passion assets’
  
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• Ford plans temporary shutdowns at five plants

  20-09-2017 14:46
  Ford is planning temporary shutdowns at five plants this year as it looks to reduce inventories and adjust output plans according to market demand.
  
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• Canadian plant strike over labour contract threatens GM SUV supply

  20-09-2017 14:38
  Workers at General Motors CAMI assembly plant in Ontario, Canada, want a resolution to the contract impasse that has them on the picket line this week while a looming shortage of a popular SUV the plant makes - in parallel with a Mexican factory - gives GM an incentive to make this a short-term stoppage.
  
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• Ford cuts production at five North American plants

  20-09-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Lincoln,North America,Convertible,Coupe,Minivan/Van,SedanThe shutdowns will affect 15,000 people.Continue reading Ford cuts production at five North American plants Ford cuts production at five North American plants originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford cuts production at 5 plants, has big backload of cars including Mustang

  20-09-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Lincoln,North America,Convertible,Coupe,Minivan/Van,SedanThe shutdowns will affect 15,000 people.Continue reading Ford cuts production at 5 plants, has big backload of cars including Mustang Ford cuts production at 5 plants, has big backload of cars including Mustang originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New diesel cars no better for environment than gasoline counterparts, German officials say

  20-09-2017 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  New diesel cars do not produce less of the environmentally damaging carbon dioxide than gasoline vehicles, a group of newspapers cited the German Transport Ministry as saying.
  
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• McLaren Ultimate Vision GT | 1,134-hp hybrid with a crazy driving position

  20-09-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Toys/Games,McLaren,Coupe,Concept Cars,Hybrid,SupercarsDrive it virtually in Gran Turismo Sport.Continue reading McLaren Ultimate Vision GT | 1,134-hp hybrid with a crazy driving position McLaren Ultimate Vision GT | 1,134-hp hybrid with a crazy driving position originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Sep 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren Ultimate Vision designed for Gran Turismo game

  20-09-2017 13:46
  
  Dan Smith2017-09-20 13:00
  Ahead of the release of Gran Turismo Sport, McLaren are the latest company to delve into the fictional world of the real driving simulatorA month prior to the release of Gran Turismo Sport, the seventh edition of the acclaimed driving game franchise, McLaren has come up with a fictional concept car that will feature in the new video game.
  The McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo is the latest addition to the ‘Vision Gran Turismo’ line-up that made its first
  
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• The state of automotive cyber security in 2017 - ITProPortal

  20-09-2017 13:45
  ITProPortal
  The state of automotive cyber security in 2017
  ITProPortal
  Automotive IT security is a topic that has received a lot of attention in the public's mind. Well-publicized hacking incidents of automobiles, as well as the potentially deadly nature of driving cars have contributed to the consumer public demanding ...and more »
  
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• Least reliable cars to buy in 2017

  20-09-2017 13:42
  
  We run through the 2017 Driver Power survey to bring you the least reliable cars in the UKNormally, the minimum requirement for a used car is that it’s reliable: if it can’t be trusted to work from the word go, there’s no escaping the risk involved when purchasing one. Avoiding the least reliable cars is a must for any second hand car buyer, and thanks to the 2017 Driver Power survey, that task is now slightly easier.
  We asked owners of three- to six-year-old cars across the U
  
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• US judge blocks DoJ's 25m VW documents share with German law firm

  20-09-2017 13:34
  A federal magistrate judge reportedly has blocked the US Justice Department (DoJ) from sharing Volkswagen diesel emissions related documents.
  
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• Beijing mulls relaxation of rules to boost EVs

  20-09-2017 13:34
  China's government is reportedly considering a relaxation of its rules applying to foreign inward investment in order to boost the EV market and sector in the country.
  
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• NCC Group opens automotive facility and headhunts top talent - Manchester Evening News

  20-09-2017 13:31
  Manchester Evening News
  NCC Group opens automotive facility and headhunts top talent
  Manchester Evening News
  Global cyber security and risk mitigation expert NCC Group has opened its first dedicated automotive cyber security assessment, research and training facility. The new facility in Greater Manchester provides the company's specialist automotive team ...
  
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• “Buyers too accepting of inadequate reliability”

  20-09-2017 13:10
  
  Graham Hope2017-09-20 12:30
  Editor Graham Hope considers modern cars and thinks drivers of today are too forgiving when it comes to faultsWalking around the stands at the Frankfurt Motor Show last week, it struck me just what a golden age for car development this is. There were family cars, supercars, F1-inspired cars, electric cars, hybrid cars, cars in houses (!), autonomous cars and cars from parts of the world that seemed very foreign indeed when I started out in this business. It was a maje
  
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• Changan's global domination: can the Chinese brand crack Europe?

  20-09-2017 12:30
  
  2017-09-20 15:00
  Changan is one of China’s biggest carmakers, with plans to shake up the automotive market. We visited the brand’s HQ to investigate...Despite their best attempts, the Chinese are yet to crack the European car market. Changan reckons it has what it takes to change that, however, and a range of new crossovers and SUVs could be just what the company needs to topple the best from the West.
  To learn more about the maker and sample some of its latest products, we took a tr
  
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• Wabco completes RH Sheppard acquisition

  20-09-2017 12:03
  Wabco Holdings announced it had completed the acquisition of RH Sheppard, a supplier of steering technologies for commercial vehicles. This followed the successful conclusion of the required regulatory review.
  
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• Magna opens new vision systems engineering centre in Shanghai

  20-09-2017 11:59
  Magna, which claims to be the global market leader in automotive mirrors, has opened a new engineering centre in Shanghai to bring its latest vision systems to local automakers.
  
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• GM factories power towards 100% renewable energy sources

  20-09-2017 11:57
  All GM's Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities, including those building the Chevrolet Cruze, Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickup trucks, are to meet their electricity needs through 100% renewable energy.
  
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• Audi launches premium mobility service in Beijing

  20-09-2017 11:56
  Audi says it has launched its 'Audi on demand+' premium mobility service for China in Beijing.
  
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• Ingress takes control of Indian parts JV

  20-09-2017 11:42
  Thai automotive components manufacturer Ingress Industrial Thailand, 60% owned by Malaysia's Ingress Corporation, has taken full control of its Indian joint venture Ingress Mayur Auto Ventures.
  
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• Magna CTO on autonomous drive platform technologies, new materials and processes

  20-09-2017 11:42
  Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we caught up with Swamy Kotagiri, Chief Technology Officer of Magna International at the IAA to learn more about its deep system knowledge across the car.
  
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• Full line-up confirmed for Automotive Outlook conference - AM-online

  20-09-2017 11:31
  Full line-up confirmed for Automotive Outlook conference
  AM-online
  One the industry's leading experts on future transport issues has completed the line-up for the inaugural industry Automotive Outlook conference. Richard Cuerden, director of TRL Academy, will join an exclusive list of speakers at the event for senior ...
  
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