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• Collisions more common in urban areas, but rural deaths higher

  05-10-2017 23:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ownership,Driving,SafetySeat belt use is lower in rural areas.Continue reading Collisions more common in urban areas, but rural deaths higher Collisions more common in urban areas, but rural deaths higher originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Detroit wins U.S. grant to improve mobility in 4 neighborhoods

  05-10-2017 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  The grant of more than $2 million could help the city reduce congestion, prevent accidents and lay groundwork for self-driving technology infrastructure.
  
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• Mitsubishi recalls Lancer again for Takata inflator

  05-10-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  For the second time, Mitsubishi is recalling more than 66,000 Lancer models for a potential Takata airbag problem.
  
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• Here are all 162 cars in 'Gran Turismo Sport'

  05-10-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Performance,RacingThat number counts racing versions of each model.Continue reading Here are all 162 cars in 'Gran Turismo Sport'Here are all 162 cars in 'Gran Turismo Sport'originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UAW presses Ford to protect factory jobs amid EV push

  05-10-2017 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  The UAW is talking with Ford about ways to avoid layoffs as the automaker builds more electric vehicles. Ford's new CEO told investors this week the company is aiming for a 30 percent reduction in "hours per unit" to build EVs.
  
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• AAA infotainment study ranks distracting tasks you shouldn't do while driving

  05-10-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ownership,Driving,Safety,Infotainment,TechnologyAAA recommends locking out some functions while driving.Continue reading AAA infotainment study ranks distracting tasks you shouldn't do while driving AAA infotainment study ranks distracting tasks you shouldn't do while driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Rezvani Tank is a beast

  05-10-2017 20:28
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoRezvani made a name for itself making sports cars but now it has added an SUV to its lineup. Tank is based on the current Jeep Wrangler Unlimitedbut it isn't propelled by the Wrangler's V6. The Tank's styling certainly fits in with the company's supercars.Continue reading The Rezvani Tank is a beast The Rezvani Tank is a beast originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 14:28:21 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&n
  
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• Nav systems among infotainment distractions, AAA study finds

  05-10-2017 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Infotainment systems distract drivers, and navigation systems could be the biggest culprit, according to a new study.
  
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• Magna cleared to build paint plant in Slovenia

  05-10-2017 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Slovenia granted Canadian auto parts maker Magna International a construction permit to build a paint factory in northeastern Slovenia.
  
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• Florida man selling ’87 Mustang Batmobile

  05-10-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Etc.,Weird Car News,ConvertibleContinue reading Florida man selling ’87 Mustang Batmobile Florida man selling ’87 Mustang Batmobile originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1987 Dodge Ram race support vehicle

  05-10-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.You'll find trucks like this at most racing events in North America: a beater full-sized Detroit van, covered inside and out with spray paint and racing-related stickers. Here's one I shot in an Arizona self-service wrecking yard a few months back.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1987 Dodge Ram race support vehicle Junkyard Gem: 1987 Dodge Ram race support vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink 
  
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• GM begins to convince some investors of tech chops

  05-10-2017 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  A surprising theory is fueling a long-awaited breakthrough for GM shares: that the stuffy century-old automaker may have some technology chops, after all.
  
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• UK car sales down again in September

  05-10-2017 18:26
  UK new car sales declined for a sixth consecutive month in September with 426,170 new units registered, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• New Asian markets Mitsubishi makes strong start

  05-10-2017 18:21
  Mitsubishi Motors said its new Xpander multi-purpose vehicle had enjoyed one of the most successful launches of any vehicle introduced in Indonesia.
  
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• 1969 Volkswagen Baja Bug Quick Spin | 50 years of VW at Baja

  05-10-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Quick Spins,Coupe,Classics,Off-Road,Performance,RacingFifty years after winning in Baja, these Bugs remain at the core of grassroots offroad competition.Continue reading 1969 Volkswagen Baja Bug Quick Spin | 50 years of VW at Baja 1969 Volkswagen Baja Bug Quick Spin | 50 years of VW at Baja originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi A8 2017 review

  05-10-2017 17:49
  
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  Image 1 of 16 5 Oct, 2017 11:00pmAntony Ingram
  The all-new Audi A8 has arrived, but can it jump above the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series to the top of the luxury car class?The luxury saloon market has always been a breeding ground for the kind of technology we come to see on more conventional cars in the years to come. The latest Audi A8 is as important for the glimpse it gives us into the future, as it is as a luxury driving experience.
  That’s not to say Audi hasn’t
  
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• Jamie Oliver's Land Rover Discovery is the ultimate cooking machine

  05-10-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Celebrities,TV/Movies,Weird Car News,Land Rover,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryThere's a toaster in the center console.Continue reading Jamie Oliver's Land Rover Discovery is the ultimate cooking machine Jamie Oliver's Land Rover Discovery is the ultimate cooking machine originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hot, Volvo-based Polestar coupe to be revealed on 17 October

  05-10-2017 17:42
  
  Lawrence Allan2017-10-05 16:40
  Volvo's newly separated standalone performance brand teases new Polestar coupe on Instagram ahead of revealAfter Volvo announced it would separate Polestar into a standalone brand last month, teaser images are being released onto social media for a new performance Polestar coupe. It's due to be revealed on 17 October.
  Polestar Cars is using its Instagram account to reveal a series of images that barely reveal anything by themselves. However, the pictures are number
  
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• Unifor strike drying up Chevrolet Equinox inventories

  05-10-2017 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A strike by workers at a General Motors factory in Canada could begin to impact consumer choice and dealer stocks of the Chevrolet Equinox -- one of the top-10 selling vehicles in the U.S.
  
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• Scotland's automotive sector feels the September blues - insider.co.uk

  05-10-2017 16:52 via insider.co.uk
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  Scotland's automotive sector feels the September blues
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  New car registrations in Scotland fell by 8 per cent during September, less than the 9.3 per cent average fall across the UK, with the number of units down by 3,488 to 39,960. Like the rest of the UK, the biggest casualty during the month was diesel ...
  
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• Today in Elon Musk: ex-Weezer bassist pens melancholy ode to his peer

  05-10-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,TeslaContinue reading Today in Elon Musk: ex-Weezer bassist pens melancholy ode to his peerToday in Elon Musk: ex-Weezer bassist pens melancholy ode to his peeroriginally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• September green-car sales edge up, no thanks to the Model 3

  05-10-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Green,United States,Electric,HybridHybrids, plug-ins show strong gains at the three-quarter mark, with Fusion Hybrid, Chevy Bolt leading the way.Continue reading September green-car sales edge up, no thanks to the Model 3 September green-car sales edge up, no thanks to the Model 3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept EV has AI that can teach you to drive better

  05-10-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Tokyo Motor Show,Mitsubishi,Crossover,Concept Cars,Electric,PerformanceIt's electric, but it's still all-wheel-drive.Continue reading Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept EV has AI that can teach you to drive better Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept EV has AI that can teach you to drive better originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• European automotive group develops list of absent SVHC 'unique identifiers' - Chemical Watch

  05-10-2017 16:15 via chemicalwatch.com
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  European automotive group develops list of absent SVHC 'unique identifiers'
  Chemical Watch
  The European Automotive Industries Association (Acea) has developed a list of unique substance identifiers missing from the REACH candidate list. Acea says that there is a growing number of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) entering the REACH ...and more »
  
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• Koenigsegg Agera RS breaks 0-249-0mph world record

  05-10-2017 15:53
  
  Dan Smith2017-10-05 15:55
  The Agera RS smashed the previous record set by the Bugatti Chiron by over five secondsKoenigsegg has broken Bugatti’s 0-400-0km/h world record with its Agera RS setting a new time of 36.44 seconds. The record breaking run was over five seconds quicker than that of the Bugatti Chiron.
  Koenigsegg's new world record was conducted on the 1 October at the Vandel Air Basde in central Denmark. The team used the extreme RS version of the Age
  
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• Bloodhound SSC fires up Rolls-Royce jet engine for land speed record

  05-10-2017 15:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Rolls-Royce,UK,SpecialtyJet car powered by Rolls-Royce engine to vie for land speed recordContinue reading Bloodhound SSC fires up Rolls-Royce jet engine for land speed record Bloodhound SSC fires up Rolls-Royce jet engine for land speed record originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Long-Awaited Success for Dassault in Automotive as Scania Bets on 3DEXPERIENCE - ENGINEERING.com

  05-10-2017 15:34 via engineering.com
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  Long-Awaited Success for Dassault in Automotive as Scania Bets on 3DEXPERIENCE
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  After a multi-year evaluation process, Volkswagen-owned truck manufacturer Scania selected the Dassault Systèmes track for their next-generation PLM solutions. Sources inside Scania revealed the news that the German-Swedish truck manufacturer is ...
  
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• Toyota's new Century flagship loses V12 in favor of hybrid V8

  05-10-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Motor Show,Toyota,Sedan,Hybrid,LuxuryAlong with the Century, the new generation Crown will be shown at Tokyo show.Continue reading Toyota's new Century flagship loses V12 in favor of hybrid V8 Toyota's new Century flagship loses V12 in favor of hybrid V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi starts building new SUV for Europe

  05-10-2017 15:25
  Mitsubishi Motors has begun shipping its new Eclipse Cross compact SUV to Europe.
  
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• Ford Mustang engineer comes up with dial-in 'ush

  05-10-2017 15:12
  For Ford employee Steve von Foerster, it started with a neighbour's call to the police to request he keep car noise down.
  
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• Koenigsegg demolishes Bugatti's brand-new 0-400kph-0 record

  05-10-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Technology,Coupe,Performance5.52 seconds faster!Continue reading Koenigsegg demolishes Bugatti's brand-new 0-400kph-0 record Koenigsegg demolishes Bugatti's brand-new 0-400kph-0 record originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Update: Ford Bullitt Mustang window sticker a fake

  05-10-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceIt's difficult to say for certain if this is real.Continue reading Update: Ford Bullitt Mustang window sticker a fake Update: Ford Bullitt Mustang window sticker a fake originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Mustang Bullitt GT window sticker leaked online

  05-10-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceIt's difficult to say for certain if this is real.Continue reading Ford Mustang Bullitt GT window sticker leaked online Ford Mustang Bullitt GT window sticker leaked online originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Peugeot RCZ review

  05-10-2017 14:41
  
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  Image 1 of 12 5 Oct, 2017 1:45pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Peugeot RCZ covering the RC Mk1 (2009-2015)Peugeot doesn’t have much of a history when it comes to pure sports cars, although it has produced its fair share of them over the years – its focus has been on hot hatches. So when it unveiled the RCZ in 2009 it was a bolt from the blue; this was quite unlike any Peugeot previously available in showrooms.
  The car was clearly inspired by the A
  
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• USW asks South Korean government to stand up for US Kumho workers' rights

  05-10-2017 14:23
  The United Steelworkers (USW) union has sent a letter from its international president Leo Gerard to South Korean president Moon Jae-in raising concerns about Korean-based tyre maker Kumho's union-busting actions toward its workers in the United States.
  
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• Pittsburgh Glass mulls factory closure

  05-10-2017 14:23
  Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) has confirmed discussions are under way involving the future of the company's manufacturing facility in Creighton, Pennsylvania.
  
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• Toyota Century enters 21st century with hybrid upgrade

  05-10-2017 14:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is upgrading the Century, its flagship limousine in Japan, with the brand's trademark hybrid drivetrain but keeping the overall styling rooted in old school opulence.
  
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• New Fiat 500X updated for 2018

  05-10-2017 14:09
  
  Dan Smith2017-10-05 16:00
  It's on-sale date is yet to be confirmed for the UK, but the updated Fiat 500X crossover will go on sale in mainland Europe firstFiat has announced a raft of updates for the 2018 model year 500X crossover - the car will arrive in the UK next year. 
  The Fiat 500X has been updated with a fresh new look and more technology thrown in. The Donatello Bronze and Alpi Matte Green colour schemes, previously available on S-Design models only, will be available across th
  
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• Automotive among industry leaders for pay growth - AM-online

  05-10-2017 13:56 via am-online.com
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  Automotive among industry leaders for pay growth
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  The automotive sector is experiencing a period of salaries growth as “businesses are working hard to beat the competition and secure talented recruits”, according to recruitments specialists. The CV Library ranked the sector third in a line-up of the ...
  
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• Global Automotive Led Lighting Market Companies: Mercedes Benz, Osram Licht AG, Magneti Marelli SPA, Koninklijke ... - News of Columnist: Research News By Market.Biz

  05-10-2017 13:33 via thenewscolumnist.com
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  Global Automotive Led Lighting Market Companies: Mercedes Benz, Osram Licht AG, Magneti Marelli SPA, Koninklijke ...
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  Market.biz, in its upcoming report “Global Automotive Led Lighting Market Forecast 2026” covers detailed analysis on Automotive Led Lighting market trends, Market Drivers, Automotive Led Lighting market opportunities and other necessary details on ...
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• Mitsubishi e-Evolution greener and smarter, thanks to AI

  05-10-2017 13:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mitsubishi's upcoming e-Evolution Concept not only sports a three-motor, four-wheel drive powertrain, it gets a dose of artificial intelligence to make driving safer and easier.
  
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• Global Automotive Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Sensors Market Companies: Delphi Automotive PLC ... - News of Columnist: Research News By Market.Biz

  05-10-2017 13:31 via thenewscolumnist.com
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  Global Automotive Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Sensors Market Companies: Delphi Automotive PLC ...
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  Market.biz, in its upcoming report “Global Automotive Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Sensors Market Forecast 2026” covers detailed analysis on Automotive Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Sensors market trends, Market Drivers, Automotive Light ...and more »
  
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• Renesas automotive chips make most of Android for cars - Electronics Weekly

  05-10-2017 12:56 via electronicsweekly.com
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  Renesas automotive chips make most of Android for cars
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  Renesas Electronics says its R-Car automotive system-on-chips (SoCs) will now run Android 8.0, the first version of Google's OS which includes support for functions required in automotive systems.
  
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• New Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R 2017 review

  05-10-2017 12:55
  
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  Image 1 of 12 5 Oct, 2017 11:45amAntony Ingram
  V8 fans will need to act fast, with just 15 examples of the Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R coming to the UKSome say, you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. If that’s true, then many of us will feel a pang of regret when the 15 UK-bound Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-Rs have all found homes. They’ll be the last interpretations of Holden’s venerable Commodore, with General Motors shutting down the Australian factory
  
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• Volkswagen Arteon review

  05-10-2017 12:36
  
  For Premium styling inside and out, a refined all-rounder, low running costsOur Rating 
  4 Against Limited rear headroom, lack of driving thrills, no premium badge2017
  The VW Arteon is a dramatically styled all-rounder with a luxury feel that takes the fight to premium executive rivals For the style-conscious corporate executive with big miles to cover, there’s not much to criticise about the new Volkswagen Arteon. It has all the style, technology and luxury required to take
  
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• Toyota Boshoku and partners to establish acoustics JV

  05-10-2017 12:35
  Toyota Boshoku, Autoneum and Nihon Tokushu Toryo have signed a joint venture agreement to undertake noise and vibration (NV) evaluation and analysis of automobile interior systems.
  
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• Taiwan sales fall 6% in September

  05-10-2017 12:35
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan fell 6.2% to 31,375 units in September compared with 33,461 units a year earlier, according to local reports quoting industry sources.
  
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• Novares opens new paint line in France

  05-10-2017 12:35
  Novares has officially opened a new painting unit at its Sainte Marguerite factory in France.
  
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• Hyundai develops new rear occupant alert system

  05-10-2017 12:31
  Hyundai Motor has showcased a Rear Occupant Alert system ahead of launch in 2019.
  
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• NCAPs score Range Rover Velar five stars

  05-10-2017 12:25
  Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover's new medium-sized luxury SUV, the Range Rover Velar, has been awarded Euro NCAP and ANCAP's top safety rating achieving high scores across all areas of assessment.
  
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