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• Best cars for $20,000

  02-11-2017 23:35
  
  What's the best car for $20,000? We chose a handful of desirable sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs to give you a good place to start your search.Continue reading Best cars for $20,000 Best cars for $20,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Growing Automotive Industry to Boost the Rubber Additives Market | Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  02-11-2017 21:33 via businesswire.com
  Business Wire (press release)
  Growing Automotive Industry to Boost the Rubber Additives Market | Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new report on the global rubber additives market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new report on the global rubber additives market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Full Size · Small.and more »
  
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• Lamborghini Urus prototype spied lapping the Nurburgring

  02-11-2017 21:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Lamborghini,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceLook for the full debut on December 4.Continue reading Lamborghini Urus prototype spied lapping the Nurburgring Lamborghini Urus prototype spied lapping the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• America's SUV thirst hits luxury brands behind the scenes

  02-11-2017 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Luxury carmakers benefiting from red-hot demand for lucrative SUVs are dealing with a behind-the-scenes headache because of just how swiftly consumer demand has shifted away from sedans.
  
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• Nissan's next ad campaign enlists 'The Last Jedi'

  02-11-2017 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan has another marketing collaboration with Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, following the success of its tie-ins with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
  
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• Study predicts slow, steady rise of electric vehicles to 2030

  02-11-2017 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Pure electric vehicles will not begin to gain serious traction in most global markets until after 2025, according to a new study.
  
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• Massive Kidde fire extinguisher recall affects some automotive versions

  02-11-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Recalls,SafetyKidde has a huge share of the market so there's a good chance you might be affected.Continue reading Massive Kidde fire extinguisher recall affects some automotive versions Massive Kidde fire extinguisher recall affects some automotive versions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A healthy market with hurdles

  02-11-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers have adapted to a declining market, but the challenges will continue to grow entering 2018.
  
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• House Republicans want to scrap the $7,500 EV tax credit

  02-11-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,Future,HybridThey want to dump all kinds of other clean-energy tax breaks, too.Continue reading House Republicans want to scrap the $7,500 EV tax credit House Republicans want to scrap the $7,500 EV tax credit originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Earthroamer XV-HD is a $1.5 million rolling fortress

  02-11-2017 19:10
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,SUV,Truck,Off-Road,SpecialtyProbably more comfortable than a Jeep Cherokee.Continue reading Earthroamer XV-HD is a $1.5 million rolling fortress Earthroamer XV-HD is a $1.5 million rolling fortress originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Shame!': Elon Musk scolds reporters who covered Tesla firings

  02-11-2017 18:48
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricIs the stress starting to get to him?Continue reading 'Shame!': Elon Musk scolds reporters who covered Tesla firings 'Shame!': Elon Musk scolds reporters who covered Tesla firings originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• House tax reform plan would kill $7,500 EV credit, phase out estate tax

  02-11-2017 18:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla, GM and other carmakers pushing to boost EV sales were dealt a blow by House Republicans who proposed eliminating a $7,500 per vehicle tax credit that has aided EV sales in the U.S.
  
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• Hyundai i30 Tourer review

  02-11-2017 18:46
  
  For Spacious and stylish, packed with gadgets, good value for moneyOur Rating 
  3 Against Disappointing ride and handling, some interior quality issues, small engine range2017
  Spacious, economical, safe, and well-equipped, but an unrewarding drive lets the Hyundai i30 Tourer downThe Hyundai i30 Tourer is a good-looking and very roomy estate car, with a classy exterior and a pleasingly appointed cabin. It’s very well-equipped with toys and gadgets, especially if you pick a hig
  
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• Chinese-owned SF Motors finalizes acquisition of AM General's Indiana plant

  02-11-2017 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chinese-owned SF Motors has completed its acquisition of AM General's commercial assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind.
  
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• Tesla losses prompt some caution from analysts

  02-11-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla posted its largest quarterly loss in company history on Wednesday. Here's how some analysts reacted.
  
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• Swedish startup Uniti sets debut date for crowdfunded urban EV

  02-11-2017 18:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Green Automakers,Europe,Coupe,ElectricIts body is made of biocomposites and carbon fiber, and the car was developed using virtual reality.Continue reading Swedish startup Uniti sets debut date for crowdfunded urban EV Swedish startup Uniti sets debut date for crowdfunded urban EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Strange, unfunny Hyundai N Performance commercials badly miss the mark

  02-11-2017 17:50
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Hyundai,Hatchback,PerformanceA case study in how not to launch a brand campaign.Continue readingStrange, unfunny Hyundai N Performance commercials badly miss the markStrange, unfunny Hyundai N Performance commercials badly miss the mark originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda boosts first half sales and profits

  02-11-2017 17:46
  Mazda Motor Corporation Global said fiscal first half year sales rose 7% year on year to JPY1.66 trillion (EUR13.1bn), while net income increased 13% to JPY63.3bn (EUR502m).
  
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• GM, Ford 'cooperating' with feds as probe into UAW training centers widens

  02-11-2017 17:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors and Ford said they are "cooperating" with federal investigators who have subpoenaed information about jointly operated training centers with the UAW.
  
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• PSA's DS aims for top brand billing

  02-11-2017 16:57
  Citroen's upscale DS division is aiming to become one of the top global luxury brands, up there with other French icons such as Hermes, Gucci and Chanel.
  
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• New generation Shelby 1000 drops, now with less horsepower

  02-11-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Motorsports,SEMA Show,Ford,Performance,Racing,SpecialtyA road-coarse-focused conversion for the 2015 Mustang GT500 and later.Continue reading New generation Shelby 1000 drops, now with less horsepower New generation Shelby 1000 drops, now with less horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi posts Q3 gains in net income, revenue

  02-11-2017 16:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Delphi Automotive reported higher third-quarter profits on growing demand for electrification and advanced fuel technologies, and the supplier raised its full-year revenue and earnings outlooks.
  
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• Neil Young to auction model train collection, classic cars

  02-11-2017 16:20
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Buick,Auctions,Convertible,Coupe,WagonIncluded is his first-in-production 1953 Buick.Continue reading Neil Young to auction model train collection, classic cars Neil Young to auction model train collection, classic cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US car sales down 1.3% in October

  02-11-2017 16:08
  Data released by Autodata shows that the US light vehicle market declined by 1.3% in the month of October to an estimated 1.35m units. Analysts had been predicting a small fall.
  
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• The wildest vehicles we saw at the 2017 SEMA show

  02-11-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA ShowMemorable stuff, if not tasteful.Continue reading The wildest vehicles we saw at the 2017 SEMA show The wildest vehicles we saw at the 2017 SEMA show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to demist your car windscreen

  02-11-2017 14:45
  
  Misty and fogged up car windows can be very irritating and are also a safety hazard. Here’s how to demist your windscreen quickly…
  
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• Analysts say Tesla should stop 'overpromising'

  02-11-2017 14:42
  Electric car maker Tesla is attracting attention on Thursday after last night announcing a record quarterly net loss plus production delays and problems at its car and battery factories. One analyst has been quoted as saying company chief Elon Musk should stop 'overpromising' and his company could need more finance.
  
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• Luxury car brands scrambling to avoid a blue Christmas

  02-11-2017 14:35
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.,Cadillac,Lexus,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,SUV,LuxurySedan sales are falling — but luxury sedan sales are plummeting.Continue reading Luxury car brands scrambling to avoid a blue Christmas Luxury car brands scrambling to avoid a blue Christmas originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi recalling 5,000 diesel V8s in Europe

  02-11-2017 14:12
  Volkswagen's premium brand Audi is recalling almost 5,000 cars across Europe to fix excessive nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.
  
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• Interview: Workhorse CEO Steve Burns is a busy man

  02-11-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,United States,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Truck,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,SpecialtyReinventing how we move people and products around is a big job.Continue reading Interview: Workhorse CEO Steve Burns is a busy man Interview: Workhorse CEO Steve Burns is a busy man originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email th
  
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• O'Brien to Provide On-Site Waste Management for Automotive Firm - Waste Management World

  02-11-2017 13:42 via waste-management-world.com
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  O'Brien to Provide On-Site Waste Management for Automotive Firm
  Waste Management World
  Automotive component manufacturer, Nifco UK, has partnered waste to recycling firm O'Brien to supply a range of services across its Stockton operation. By Ben Messenger · Recycling O'Brien Markets & Policy C&I waste. Image © O'Brien Waste Recycling ...
  
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• Stock analyst: 'Elon Musk needs to stop over promising and under delivering'

  02-11-2017 13:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,ElectricOther analysts are encouraged that Tesla is forthright about its problems.Continue reading Stock analyst: 'Elon Musk needs to stop over promising and under delivering' Stock analyst: 'Elon Musk needs to stop over promising and under delivering' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• AutoNation to provide service to Waymo's self-driving cars

  02-11-2017 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoNation is partnering with Waymo, Google's self-driving car affiliate. For starters, the retailer will service vehicles in Phoenix and northern California.
  
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• AutoNation Q3 net income falls after back-to-back hurricanes

  02-11-2017 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoNation's net income and revenue fell in the third quarter due to the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, but the company continued to build its used-car and collision businesses.
  
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• Schaeffler ploughs US$60m into US facility

  02-11-2017 13:11
  Schaeffler has commemorated its US facility in Wooster's 40th anniversary with a celebration and unveiling of the company's latest capital investment.
  
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• Denso acquires majority stake in Fujitsu Ten

  02-11-2017 12:59
  Fujitsu Ten's three shareholders, Fujitsu Limited, Toyota and Denso, have unveiled a Basic Agreement to Change its Capital Structure.
  
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• Adient Q4 adjusted net income up 8% to US$219m

  02-11-2017 12:50
  Adient has recorded fourth-quarter adjusted net income up 8% to US$219m, with adjusted EBIT of US$296m.
  
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• South Korean domestic sales fall 11% in October

  02-11-2017 12:28
  Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers combined fell by 11% to 112,729 units in October from 126,660 units a year earlier, according to preliminary data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Ringbrothers' 1972 AMC Javelin AMX makes 1,100 horsepower

  02-11-2017 12:20
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Coupe,ClassicsContinuing a streak of incredible Ringbrothers creations.Continue reading Ringbrothers' 1972 AMC Javelin AMX makes 1,100 horsepower Ringbrothers' 1972 AMC Javelin AMX makes 1,100 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Nov 2017 07:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi records Q3 revenue up 4.4% to US$4.3bn

  02-11-2017 12:15
  Delphi has posted third-quarter revenue up 4.4% to US$4.3bn with net income of US$395m, while adjusted operating income rose 6% to US$566m.
  
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• London Taxi Company loses appeal to trademark black cab shape

  02-11-2017 12:05
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-02 11:05
  Court of Appeal upholds 2016 High Court ruling preventing the London Taxi Company from trademarking its shapeThe London Taxi Company has lost an appeal to retain exclusive rights to the shape of its legendary ‘black cab’, with the Court of Appeal stating the shape is ‘not distinctive enough’.
  According to news agency Press Association, the Coventry-based manufacturer - now trading as the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) - attempted to trade
  
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• Car art: automotive brochure artwork that defined an era

  02-11-2017 12:00
  
  Chris Rosamond2017-11-03 09:25
  Automotive artist Stan Parsons’ paintings filled car brochures before photography took over. We look back at his best workThese days, it’s common for car enthusiasts to have favourite photographers whose exploits they follow on social media, revealing insights into the shoots they undertake for car companies and their marketing projects. 
  Automotive artist Stan Parsons worked in very different times. One of the best-known and respected brochure art
  
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• Techniplas aims to enhance automotive products with DWS' SLA 3D printing - TCT Magazine

  02-11-2017 10:39 via tctmagazine.com
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  Techniplas aims to enhance automotive products with DWS' SLA 3D printing
  TCT Magazine
  Techniplas, a designer and manufacturer of automotive products, has begun a partnership with DWS (Digital Wax Systems) to enhance its additive manufacturing capabilities. It will see DWS bring its entire portfolio of professional-grade 3D printing ...
  
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• CORRECTED-Turkish October automotive sales rise 10.5 pct ... - Reuters

  02-11-2017 09:22 via uk.reuters.com
  Yeni Şafak English
  CORRECTED-Turkish October automotive sales rise 10.5 pct ...
  Reuters
  ISTANBUL, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Turkish automotive sales increased 10.5 percent to 91,752 vehicles in October, Turkey's Automotive Industry Association said on ...
  Automotive market in Turkey grows in OctoberYeni Şafak Englishall 2 news articles »
  
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