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• Cheaper Honda Civic Type R apparently revealed in NHTSA filings

  11-10-2017 23:47
  
  Filed under:Honda,Hatchback,Sedan,PerformanceWant a Type R but would rather skip the Touring package? Read on.Continue reading Cheaper Honda Civic Type R apparently revealed in NHTSA filingsCheaper Honda Civic Type R apparently revealed in NHTSA filingsoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Finbarr O'Neill to retire as CEO of J.D. Power; search for successor underway

  11-10-2017 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Finbarr O'Neill plans to retire as CEO of J.D. Power in March 2018. J.D.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1981 Volvo 242

  11-10-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volvo,Coupe,Sedan,Budget,ClassicsThis two-door in a Denver wrecking yard is a rare Junkyard Gem indeed.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1981 Volvo 242 Junkyard Gem: 1981 Volvo 242 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump could envision U.S. trade deal with Canada without Mexico

  11-10-2017 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump said he would be open to doing a bilateral trade deal with Canada but not Mexico if talks between the three countries over NAFTA fall apart.
  
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• Here's your chance to buy a whole motorcycle brand

  11-10-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Auctions,United States,Motorcycle,ClassicsA cool opportunity if you want to start a bike company.Continue reading Here's your chance to buy a whole motorcycle brand Here's your chance to buy a whole motorcycle brand originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac's Melody Lee to lead Book vehicle subscription expansion

  11-10-2017 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Melody Lee, director of brand marketing, will be global director of Book by Cadillac, effective Nov. 1. She will oversee the car service program as it enters its "next phase of growth," according to Cadillac.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz inline-six engine is finally coming back to America in the CLS

  11-10-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceFirst up, the 2019 CLS450 with 367 horsepower. Delicious.Continue readingMercedes-Benz inline-six engine is finally coming back to America in the CLSMercedes-Benz inline-six engine is finally coming back to America in the CLS originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New BMW 6 Series GT 2017 review

  11-10-2017 20:52
  
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  Image 1 of 25 11 Oct, 2017 11:00pmRichard Ingram
  The new BMW 6 Series GT blends the dynamics of the 5 Series with the space of the 7 Series, but what's it like to drive?BMW bosses tell us its customers find “exclusivity and individuality” in models like the new 6 Series GT. Since 2008, the firm has sold more than one million of its supposedly ‘niche’ variants, with cars like the X4, X6 and 4 Series Gran Coupe heralding huge success across the globe.
  But the
  
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• Mid-engine Chevy Corvette spied on public roads — and at McDonald's

  11-10-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceThis is our best look yet.Continue reading Mid-engine Chevy Corvette spied on public roads — and at McDonald's Mid-engine Chevy Corvette spied on public roads — and at McDonald's originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi makes actor think faster

  11-10-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the latest viral video to join our charts, Audi pairs up with social media site Reddit for a special "Ask Me Anything."
  
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• California unveils revised rules on self-driving testing

  11-10-2017 19:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousA bill before the U.S. Senate would block states from regulating autonomous cars.Continue reading California unveils revised rules on self-driving testing California unveils revised rules on self-driving testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA rescinds 368-hp rating on 2018 Jeep Wrangler's 4-cylinder

  11-10-2017 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA has rescinded the information it filed with NHTSA concerning the power output of the 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine it plans to put in some versions of the upcoming 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1982 Ford Granada L Sedan

  11-10-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Automotive History,SedanThe 1975-1980 Ford Granada was a descendant of the 1960s midsize Fords, but the 1981-1982 Granada was based on the same Fox platform as the Mustang, Cougar, and Fairmont. Here's one found in Colorado.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1982 Ford Granada L Sedan Junkyard Gem: 1982 Ford Granada L Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• California DMV proposes relaxed regulations for self-driving cars

  11-10-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The California Department of Motor Vehicles is proposing more lenient state regulations to allow manufacturers to test and deploy self-driving cars. The agency said it would allow autonomous vehicles to be tested without a human behind the wheel.
  
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• EVs and autonomy may not be as harmonious as we think

  11-10-2017 18:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Read This,Fuel Efficiency,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,HybridAn article from Bloomberg explains why.Continue reading EVs and autonomy may not be as harmonious as we thinkEVs and autonomy may not be as harmonious as we thinkoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kobe Steel crisis deepens

  11-10-2017 18:39
  Kobe Steel plunged deeper into crisis on Wednesday as fresh revelations showed data fabrication at the steel maker was more widespread than initially thought, heightening a safety scare along the global supply chain.
  
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• Passenger drones are 'absolutely coming. ... They're flying as we speak'

  11-10-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,FuturePeople in the business seem to prefer the term Vertical Take-Off and Landing craft (VTOLs)Continue reading Passenger drones are 'absolutely coming. ... They're flying as we speak' Passenger drones are 'absolutely coming. ... They're flying as we speak' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW plans electric truck and bus spending

  11-10-2017 18:26
  Volkswagen will spend EUR1.4bn (US$1.7bn) on new technology including electric trucks and buses by 2022, its trucks chief Andreas Renschler said.
  
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• CSX CEO apologizes for rail delays

  11-10-2017 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The CEO of CSX apologized for months of service disruptions that have affected automakers and other customers, but defended the railroad's operating strategy at a hearing called by federal regulators.
  
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• Automotive Parts Manager - Motor Trader

  11-10-2017 18:06 via jobs.motortrader.com
  Automotive Parts Manager
  Motor Trader
  The successful candidate will bring a solid Parts background from within the Automotive industry, along with supervisory/management experience. This role would suit a hands on individual, confident and good with time management. An experienced Parts ...
  
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• Tacoma vs. Tacoma: Old and new Toyotas make an epic Canadian roadtrip

  11-10-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Toyota,Truck,Classics,Off-RoadI've spent weeks getting my 1998 Tacoma into shape for this trip, but it seems like we'll be lucky to get up into the hills at all.Continue reading Tacoma vs. Tacoma: Old and new Toyotas make an epic Canadian roadtrip Tacoma vs. Tacoma: Old and new Toyotas make an epic Canadian roadtrip originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW's latest electrified bicycle gets the eDrive name from the cars

  11-10-2017 17:40
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,HybridIt's a torquey bike.Continue reading BMW's latest electrified bicycle gets the eDrive name from the cars BMW's latest electrified bicycle gets the eDrive name from the cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mexico expects rough round of NAFTA talks

  11-10-2017 17:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mexico auto industry officials are bracing for hardball proposals from American trade negotiators as the latest round of talks to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement gets underway.
  
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• Women drivers to boost Saudi Arabia's automotive sector - Global Trade Review (GTR)

  11-10-2017 17:26 via gtreview.com
  Global Trade Review (GTR)
  Women drivers to boost Saudi Arabia's automotive sector
  Global Trade Review (GTR)
  Saudi Arabia's decision to lift its driving ban on women is not only good news for the struggle for gender equality. It will also be welcomed by carmakers and financial institutions operating in the Saudi automotive market. While the removal of the ban ...and more »
  
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• Murdered-out minivan: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica gets new S package

  11-10-2017 17:20
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Minivan/VanThe S package is similar to the one on the Chrysler 300.Continue reading Murdered-out minivan: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica gets new S packageMurdered-out minivan: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica gets new S packageoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car dealer, pro gambler Billy Walters reports to prison

  11-10-2017 17:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mega car dealer Billy Walters is now in federal prison for insider trading. The Federal Bureau of Prisons website lists him as an inmate at a minimum security federal prison camp in Pensacola, Fla.
  
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• Should you buy a used car? We weigh the benefits

  11-10-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Car Buying,Auto Repair,Insurance,MaintenanceStraight purchase price doesn't tell the entire story.Continue reading Should you buy a used car? We weigh the benefits Should you buy a used car? We weigh the benefits originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cloud Based Solutions Market for Automotive Worth 66.95 Billion ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  11-10-2017 16:35 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Cloud Based Solutions Market for Automotive Worth 66.95 Billion ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The report "Cloud Based Solutions Market for Automotive by Application (Fleet Management, Infotainment, OTA Updates, Telematics, ADAS), Deployment ...and more »
  
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• Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport review

  11-10-2017 16:34
  
  For Spacious, good to drive, should be cheap to runOur Rating 
  4 Against Top models expensive, some engines feel slow2017
  The Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport is a practical family car, and beats and SUV for comfort and refinementJust like the Astra that it shares a platform with, the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport is practical, good to drive and quiet on the move - so it’s a top choice if you’re after a large family car.
  However, the market for these cars is shrinking, as
  
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• 11 million U.S. driver's licenses compromised in Equifax cyber breach

  11-10-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,TechnologyAgency says Brits' sensitive information was also stolen.Continue reading 11 million U.S. driver's licenses compromised in Equifax cyber breach 11 million U.S. driver's licenses compromised in Equifax cyber breach originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Skoda emphasises commitment to home country

  11-10-2017 15:50
  Skoda Auto has underscored its commitment to its home country, reportedly saying it was planning to add jobs in the Czech Republic amid worries the business could lose some production to parent Volkswagen Group's Germany.
  
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• Vauxhall Crossland X vs Citroen C4 Cactus vs Peugeot 2008

  11-10-2017 15:48
  
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  The new Vauxhall Crossland X represents the brand’s latest move from MPV to SUV. We test it against the Peugeot 2008 and Citroen C4 CactusVauxhall, along with much of the automotive industry, reckons the days of the MPV are numbered. That’s why the British manufacturer is phasing out its Meriva and replacing it with an all-new SUV called the Crossland X.
  While the brand already has the Mokka X, which is also a small SUV, the Crossland X fills another niche and a slig
  
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• Volvo starts Indian assembly

  11-10-2017 15:36
  Geely's Volvo Cars has joined rival premium brands Audi, BMW and Mercedes with local assembly of vehicles in India.
  
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• India's order for 10,000 EVs highlights hurdles facing nation's market

  11-10-2017 15:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked off India's race to turn all new light-vehicle sales electric by 2030. The largest order has gone to a company that hasn't commercially started producing the vehicles.
  
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• Nissan GT-R does 130+ mph at Silverstone via Playstation controller

  11-10-2017 15:05
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Toys/Games,Videos,Nissan,UK,Technology,Coupe,Performance,Racing,SupercarsThere's nobody inside the full-size, remote-control GT-R.Continue reading Nissan GT-R does 130+ mph at Silverstone via Playstation controller Nissan GT-R does 130+ mph at Silverstone via Playstation controller originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Canadian automotive giant Magna joins BMW-Intel self-driving car project

  11-10-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,BMW,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousMagna will help mass-produce the technology.Continue reading Canadian automotive giant Magna joins BMW-Intel self-driving car project Canadian automotive giant Magna joins BMW-Intel self-driving car project originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Durban storm halts Toyota South Africa production

  11-10-2017 14:55
  A huge storm in the Durban area of South Africa has stopped Toyota production until at least Thursday, local media reported.
  
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• Uber pushed limits of the law. Now comes the reckoning

  11-10-2017 14:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The very attributes that set Uber on a rocket-ship trajectory -- a tendency to ignore rules, to compete with a mix of ferocity and paranoia -- have unleashed forces that are now dragging it back to down to earth.
  
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• Kobe Steel falsified data on steel, aluminum, raising safety fears for cars, airplanes

  11-10-2017 14:40
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,SafetyEveryone from Toyota to Boeing are investigating the affect on their productsContinue reading Kobe Steel falsified data on steel, aluminum, raising safety fears for cars, airplanes Kobe Steel falsified data on steel, aluminum, raising safety fears for cars, airplanes originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kobe Steel falsified data on steel, aluminum, raises safety fears for cars, airplanes

  11-10-2017 14:40
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,SafetyEveryone from Toyota to Boeing are investigating the affect on their productsContinue reading Kobe Steel falsified data on steel, aluminum, raises safety fears for cars, airplanes Kobe Steel falsified data on steel, aluminum, raises safety fears for cars, airplanes originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bartlett Automotive Peterborough opens October 21st 2017 - Cambridge Network

  11-10-2017 14:20 via cambridgenetwork.co.uk
  Cambridge Network
  Bartlett Automotive Peterborough opens October 21st 2017
  Cambridge Network
  Independent BMW and MINI specialist Bartlett Automotive Ltd is opening a second workshop in Peterborough on 21st October 2017. The new Peterborough workshop contains four state of the art technician bays plus a separate dedicated MOT, Geometry and ...
  
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• Another big challenge for autonomous car engineers: Energy efficiency

  11-10-2017 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Autonomy and battery power could end up being at odds. That's because self-driving technology is a huge power drain.
  
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• Watch Ken Block carve donuts in a '91 Ford Escort Cosworth

  11-10-2017 13:55
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Etc.,Videos,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceThey're tasty.Continue reading Watch Ken Block carve donuts in a '91 Ford Escort Cosworth Watch Ken Block carve donuts in a '91 Ford Escort Cosworth originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Oct 2017 07:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kobe Steel admits it may have faked data on more products

  11-10-2017 13:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  The scandal engulfing Kobe Steel deepened as the steel maker said it may have falsified data about two more products, intensifying concern that compromised material found its way into cars, trains and aircraft.
  
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• Porsche Macan GTS vs Audi SQ5

  11-10-2017 13:42
  
  2017-10-11 14:45
  High-performance SUVs do battle as the 355bhp Porsche Macan GTS meets new 349bhp Audi SQ5When Audi launched its SQ5 in 2013, it added performance to its mid-size SUV. This was the firm’s first ever diesel S model. However, for this Mk2 SQ5 it’s gone back to petrol power. That still doesn’t prevent this hottest Q5 mixing pace, sporty looks and practicality, but while a diesel is coming, the 3.0-litre turbo petrol V6 puts the Audi up against one of the best-drivi
  
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• Deutsche Post DHL selects ZF and NVIDIA on AD delivery vehicles

  11-10-2017 13:10
  Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) is planning to deploy the world's largest fleet of autonomous drive (AD) delivery trucks - some 3,000 vehicles - starting in 2019. As part of the plans, ZF and NVIDIA will partner to supply key technologies.
  
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• Tata's Jaguar Land Rover updates Range Rover, adds PHEV

  11-10-2017 12:59
  Tata Motors' Jaguar Range Rover has updated its flagship Range Rover for 2018 with a redesigned cabin, some new technology and the addition of a new plug in electric petrol hybrid powertrain as recently announced for the Range Rover Sport.
  
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• Nissan reveals the gamer’s dream: a PlayStation remote controlled GT-R

  11-10-2017 12:47
  
  James Wilson2017-10-11 11:45
  One-off Nissan, called the GT-R/C has been tearing around Silverstone at speeds up to 131mph – controlled by a PlayStation remoteAs part of the release of the latest Gran Turismo game, Nissan and JLB Design Ltd. have teamed up to created the ultimate toy: a Nissan GT-R (named the GTR/C) controlled wirelessly by a PlayStation remote.
  As well as going straight to the top of every 12-year old boy’s christmas list, the Japanese supercar puts 542bhp and 636Nm
  
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• Mahle and Faurecia to develop 'cockpit of the future'

  11-10-2017 12:19
  Mahle and Faurecia say they will collaborate for the development of innovative interior thermal management technologies for future mobility solutions.
  
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• PSA selects KBRW to optimise logistics management

  11-10-2017 12:14
  PSA says it has identified KBRW using its Businesss Lab as a company that can contribute the expertise needed for B2B distribution of out-of-stock multi-brand spare parts.
  
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