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• Of course the Aston Martin AM37 speedboat is fast and beautiful

  27-09-2017 23:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Aston Martin,Luxury,PerformanceIt's designed to carry six passengers and two crew members, and each interior is custom outfitted.Continue reading Of course the Aston Martin AM37 speedboat is fast and beautiful Of course the Aston Martin AM37 speedboat is fast and beautiful originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 currently has no FM radio and no bluetooth streaming

  27-09-2017 23:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Videos,Tesla,Green Automakers,Infotainment,Technology,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryYou also have to use the touchscreen to adjust your windshield wipers.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 currently has no FM radio and no bluetooth streaming Tesla Model 3 currently has no FM radio and no bluetooth streaming originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to engage in settlement talks over diesel emissions

  27-09-2017 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA next month will engage in settlement talks with lawyers representing vehicle owners suing the automaker over excess diesel emissions, a court-appointed settlement adviser said.
  
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• NAFTA negotiators make progress, but say a lot of work remains

  27-09-2017 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  The United States, Canada, and Mexico said they made progress in talks to modernize the NAFTA trade pact while acknowledging much work remained.
  
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• Let there be light for Genesis

  27-09-2017 22:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai's luxury spinoff brand Genesis is off to a good start, despite a number of headwinds.
  
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• Detroit Three to lose dominance of North American auto output in 2017

  27-09-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Ford,GM,Canada,North America,United StatesThe gap will continue to widen, according to a market forecast.Continue reading Detroit Three to lose dominance of North American auto output in 2017 Detroit Three to lose dominance of North American auto output in 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aycliffe TR Fastenings Grow NE Automotive Connections - Newton News

  27-09-2017 21:30 via newtonnews.co.uk
  Aycliffe TR Fastenings Grow NE Automotive Connections
  Newton News
  Global fastenings manufacturer and distributor TR Fastenings (TR) is maximising its involvement with the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) by taking part in its annual exhibition, where it will also sponsor a key part of the show. This will be the ...
  
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• Detroit 3 to lose dominance of N.A. vehicle output in 2017, forecast says

  27-09-2017 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  North American production by the Detroit 3 will fall behind the combined North American output of automakers from Europe and Asia, along with Tesla, for the first time this year, IHS Markit said.
  
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• 2001 Michael Schumacher Ferrari racecar could fetch $4 million

  27-09-2017 21:15
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,Auctions,Luxury,Performance,RacingThis may be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get this Ferrari.Continue reading 2001 Michael Schumacher Ferrari racecar could fetch $4 million 2001 Michael Schumacher Ferrari racecar could fetch $4 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover to badge vehicles based on horsepower

  27-09-2017 20:50
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Jaguar,Land Rover,Convertible,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,SUV,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceEngine size goes down, horsepower goes up, and badges try to reflect the new reality.Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to badge vehicles based on horsepower Jaguar Land Rover to badge vehicles based on horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Haldex names new president and CEO

  27-09-2017 19:22
  Ake Bengtsson, acting president and CEO of Haldex since Bo Annvik left in March 2017, has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis.
  
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• Kelley Blue Book calls September sales

  27-09-2017 19:06
  Kelley Blue Book expects new vehicle sales in the US to rise 1% year on year to 1.44m units in September 2017, resulting in an estimated 17.5m seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), with demand boosted by demand for new vehicles to replace those destroyed in the recent spate of hurricanes in south eastern states.
  
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• Mitsubishi launches, prices 2018 Outlander PHEV for U.S.

  27-09-2017 18:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Mitsubishi,Green Automakers,United States,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Hybrid,Off-RoadIt's finally here.Continue reading Mitsubishi launches, prices 2018 Outlander PHEV for U.S. Mitsubishi launches, prices 2018 Outlander PHEV for U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Kia Stinger will start at $32,795

  27-09-2017 18:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Kia,Car Buying,Hatchback,Sedan,PerformanceThe price goes up from there — but so does the performance.Continue reading 2018 Kia Stinger will start at $32,795 2018 Kia Stinger will start at $32,795 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Shanghai Baolong Automotive to pay 2017 H1 div on Oct. 12 - Reuters

  27-09-2017 18:23 via uk.reuters.com
  BRIEF-Shanghai Baolong Automotive to pay 2017 H1 div on Oct. 12
  Reuters
  ... * The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on Oct. 12 and the dividend will be paid on Oct. 12. Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/fYEKTj. Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News). Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust ...
  
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• Follow the money to find in-house, external fraud

  27-09-2017 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  There's no catchall method to prevent finance fraud, but there are steps dealers can take to prevent fraud on the part of staff members and customers both.
  
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• CarMax lowers loan-loss provisions

  27-09-2017 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  CarMax lowered its provision for loan losses 7.8 percent in the quarter that ended Aug. 31, after raising that provision a year earlier.
  
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• Ford and partner launch London smart benches

  27-09-2017 17:30
  Ford is continuing its strategic move towards becoming a mobilty company by teaming up with smart cities startup Strawberry Energy to introduce smart benches providing London pedestrians free solar powered mobile charging and wi-fi access.
  
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• 2019 Porsche 911 to get digital interior — only the tach will be analog

  27-09-2017 17:20
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Technology,Coupe,Future,Luxury,PerformanceIt will be very Panamera-like.Continue reading 2019 Porsche 911 to get digital interior — only the tach will be analog 2019 Porsche 911 to get digital interior — only the tach will be analog originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin launches Project Neptune submarine

  27-09-2017 16:55
  
  Dan Smith2017-09-28 09:00
  In collaboration with Trident Submarines, Aston Martin unveils a limited edition underwater submersibleAston Martin has revealed a design concept titled Project Neptune, produced in collaboration with submarine company Triton.
  The partnership is the first project under the British manufacturer's design offshoot department Aston Martin Consulting (AMC) that was formed last year. It combines Aston Martin’s bespoke design with the knowledge and expertise of Triton Su
  
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• Delphi renames automated driving business 'Aptiv'

  27-09-2017 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Delphi Automotive said it will rename its automated driving business to reflect its focus on keeping up with future technologies. The new name is Aptiv.
  
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• GM ahead of the pack on autonomous - analyst

  27-09-2017 16:29
  An analyst note from Deutsche Bank has raised its rating for General Motors shares to buy from hold, saying the company is ahead in the race to deploy autonomous vehicles and will gain a large market share of the autonomous driving market.
  
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• Hitachi ADAS ECU used in new Nissan Leaf

  27-09-2017 16:23
  Hitachi Automotive Systems (HAS) announced its Advanced Driver Assistance System Electronic Control Unit (ADAS ECU) is fitted in Nissan Motor's redesigned 2018 Leaf.
  
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• 'The Grand Tour' won't do much touring this year

  27-09-2017 16:20
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,UKYou've got a week to secure tickets to attend.Continue reading 'The Grand Tour' won't do much touring this year 'The Grand Tour' won't do much touring this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche obliterates Nurburgring record with the new 911 GT2 RS

  27-09-2017 15:47
  
  Filed under:PorscheAll Porsche's attempts were record-setting.Continue reading Porsche obliterates Nurburgring record with the new 911 GT2 RS Porsche obliterates Nurburgring record with the new 911 GT2 RS originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 09:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi Automotive Renames Itself 'Aptiv' in Software-Focused Makeover - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

  27-09-2017 15:34 via wsj.com
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  Delphi Automotive Renames Itself 'Aptiv' in Software-Focused Makeover
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  DETROIT—Delphi Automotive PLC is shedding its name as part of a business makeover to shift from hardware to software. The automotive systems supplier said Wednesday it will rename itself Aptiv and that its current chief executive, Kevin Clark, will ...
  Delphi Names Electronics Unit AptivWard's Auto
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• Ford, Lyft will partner to deploy self-driving cars

  27-09-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,GM,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Commercial VehiclesGM owns a stake in Lyft.Continue reading Ford, Lyft will partner to deploy self-driving cars Ford, Lyft will partner to deploy self-driving cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Saudi woman who fought for right to drive prepares for her next battle

  27-09-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Driving,Middle East"You can not empower women to become anything in your country if she still needs a man's permission"Continue reading Saudi woman who fought for right to drive prepares for her next battle Saudi woman who fought for right to drive prepares for her next battle originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Scania fined EUR880m over antitrust cartel

  27-09-2017 14:38
  EU regulators have fined Scania EUR880m for its part in a cartel for which other truckmakers have also been fined.
  
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• As Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women drivers, 'exciting' opportunities for automakers open up

  27-09-2017 14:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Saudi Arabia has issued an order allowing women to drive, a royal opportunity for global automakers. On the flip side, ride-hailing services such as Uber could experience a drop in demand.
  
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• Volvo Trucks to 'intensify' on gas-powered trucks

  27-09-2017 14:31
  Volvo Trucks says it will intensify the development of gas-powered trucks for heavy regional and long-haul operations.
  
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• Schaeffler begins global branding project

  27-09-2017 14:28
  Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has begun a rebranding process highlighting the corporate name.
  
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• Magneti Marelli to make shock absorbers in Morocco

  27-09-2017 14:24
  Magneti Marelli is to build an automotive components plant in Morocco; it will start off operations manufacturing shock absorbers.
  
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• Magneti Marelli plans shock absorber plant in Morocco

  27-09-2017 14:24
  Morocco's minister of industry, investment, trade and the digital economy, Moulay Hafid Elallamy, minister of economics and finance, Mohamed Boussaid and Magneti Marelli CEO Pietro Gorlier have signed an agreement to build an auto parts plant in the country which initially will make shock absorbers.
  
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• Denso Thermal Systems in the automotive market passed to cogeneration - Energy Live News - Energy Made Easy

  27-09-2017 14:22 via energylivenews.com
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  Denso Thermal Systems in the automotive market passed to cogeneration
  Energy Live News - Energy Made Easy
  Denso Thermal Systems, an heat exchangers and a car plastic components producer in Avellino (Italy), had installed by AB a 2 MW trigeneration plant for reducing energy costs and having less environmental impact from the product process. In particular ...
  
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• 2018 Lexus LS First Drive | Luxury, performance and the puzzling parts

  27-09-2017 14:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Lexus,First Drives,Technology,Sedan,LuxuryIt's no sports car, but it's fun. But there are aspects we don't understand.Continue reading 2018 Lexus LS First Drive | Luxury, performance and the puzzling parts 2018 Lexus LS First Drive | Luxury, performance and the puzzling parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Sep 2017 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pence to speak at auto supplier that sent jobs to Mexico in 2009

  27-09-2017 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to appear this week at American Axle, which drew condemnation for negotiating concessions from a union and then shifting production to Mexico anyway.
  
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• Ford extends paid leave for mothers of new children, adds time off for fathers

  27-09-2017 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is expanding paid time for mothers of newborns and newly adopted children, and is introducing paid time off for fathers as part of an updated health plan.
  
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• Toyota announces $374m spend across five US factories

  27-09-2017 13:27
  Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a $US373.8m spend across five of its US factories to produce its first American made hybrid powertrain and to "implement" its New Global Architecture (TNGA) at an Alabama plant.
  
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• PSA and Changan to develop one-ton pickup

  27-09-2017 12:43
  Following the framework agreement signed last June 7th, Changan Automobile and Groupe PSA have signed an agreement to co-develop a new LCV vehicle platform and to develop a new one-ton pick-up for both partners.
  
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• English vacuum cleaner maker plans an EV by 2020

  27-09-2017 12:43
  Dyson, the British engineering company best known for inventing bagless, cyclonic vacuum cleaners, is developing what it says is a "radical" electric car which will be ready for launch in 2020 - even though it does not yet have a chassis.
  
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• Smoking in your car could knock £2,000 off its value

  27-09-2017 12:43
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-09-27 14:05
  Industry experts and recent research indicate that smoking in your car can have a serious impact on its residual valueA leading expert in the car valuation world has suggested that drivers who smoke in their cars could be costing themselves thousands of pounds when the time comes to trade in. James Dower, who is the editor of CAP HPI’s Black Book (a service many in the motor trade use to value cars) said, “a car driven by a heavy smoker could easily los
  
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• Ford becomes the latest automotive giant to work with Lyft on self-driving cars - TechCrunch

  27-09-2017 11:29 via techcrunch.com
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  Ford becomes the latest automotive giant to work with Lyft on self-driving cars
  TechCrunch
  Unlike Uber and China's Didi, Lyft isn't developing its own self-driving cars. But the U.S. company sure is signing up major names to help it bridge the gap. This week it announced Ford as its latest autonomous car partner. Ford joins big names Jaguar ...
  Ford and Lyft plan Ford self-driving vehicles by 2021just-auto.com (subscription)
  Ford and Lyft team up to take self-driving cars mainstreamA
  
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• Ford and Lyft plan Ford self-driving vehicles by 2021

  27-09-2017 11:26
  Ford says it will work with rideshare firm Lyft to offer Ford self-drive vehicles via the rideshare firm's on-demand mobility network by 2021.
  
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• “The sands are shifting fast in the car business”

  27-09-2017 11:02
  
  Steve Fowler2017-09-27 11:30
  Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler talks about the changes to the hierarchy of automotive manufacturers Volvo has been knocking on the door of the premium brands for some time now, but the launch of the new XC40 small SUV proves beyond doubt that it is now firmly established among the world’s premium car makers.
  Here is a car dripping with desirability due to its combination of style, technology and quality, plus a novel subscription-based ownership plan. It follows
  
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• Dyson aims to launch electric car in 2020 - HEXUS

  27-09-2017 11:02 via hexus.net
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  Dyson aims to launch electric car in 2020
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  Dyson, a company famous for its vacuum cleaners, fans and hand dryers, is aiming to become a big player in the electric car industry. The firm's founder has announced that it is investing £2 billion in a push into automotive and battery development. Of ...
  English vacuum cleaner maker plans an EV by 2020just-auto.com (subscription)
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• Are you among the 77 brands exhibiting at Automotive Management Live? - AM-online

  27-09-2017 10:47 via am-online.com
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  Are you among the 77 brands exhibiting at Automotive Management Live?
  AM-online
  AM has confirmed that 77 brands will be in attendance to exhibit at Automotive Management Live, but there is still time to claim the final exhibitor spaces. Last year's sell-out event, held at the MK Arena in Milton Keynes, welcomed hundreds of ...
  
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• Global Automotive Coupling Market 2017- Eaton Corporation, SGF ... - News of Columnist: Research News By Market.Biz

  27-09-2017 08:31 via thenewscolumnist.com
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  The Report entitled Global Automotive Coupling Market 2017 analyses the crucial factors of the Automotive Coupling market based on present industry ...and more »
  
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• Kia flashes Sorento's bling

  27-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the latest video to join our viral video charts, Kia gives a detailed look at its Sorento crossover.
  
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• 2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8 First Drive | Longing for 4 more cylinders

  27-09-2017 01:01
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Aston Martin,LuxuryAston Martin DB11 a fine driver, even with a V8Continue reading 2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8 First Drive | Longing for 4 more cylinders 2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8 First Drive | Longing for 4 more cylinders originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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