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• BMW recalling 1 million vehicles in North America

  03-11-2017 22:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Recalls,BMW,SafetyBMW says the recalls may be expanded.Continue reading BMW recalling 1 million vehicles in North America BMW recalling 1 million vehicles in North America originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• American Axle's Metaldyne deal bears fruit in Q3

  03-11-2017 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  American Axle, one year after announcing its $3.3 billion Metaldyne acquisition, saw the benefits of the blockbuster deal flow into its third-quarter earnings report.
  
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• Now there's a McLaren P1 for every member of the family

  03-11-2017 22:13
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toys/Games,McLaren,SupercarsIt makes two pounding feet of torque.Continue reading Now there's a McLaren P1 for every member of the family Now there's a McLaren P1 for every member of the family originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Test Equipment Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  03-11-2017 21:38 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Test Equipment Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  DUBLIN, November 3, 2017 /PR Newswire UK/ -- Global Automotive Test Equipment Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are ABB, Delphi Automotive, HORIBA ...and more »
  
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• Ford CEO Jim Hackett to keynote 2018 CES

  03-11-2017 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford CEO Jim Hackett will bring his vision of the future to a technology trade show known for innovation when he gives a keynote speech at CES 2018 in January.
  
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• Global Synthetic Quartz Market to 2022 - Focus on Electronics & Electrical, Automotive & Construction - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  03-11-2017 21:15 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Synthetic Quartz Market to 2022 - Focus on Electronics & Electrical, Automotive & Construction
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Technological advancements in the consumer electronics industry across the globe, along with increased adoption of wireless technologies in automotive, defense, and several other industries are expected to fuel the growth of the synthetic quartz market ...and more »
  
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• Lamborghini and MIT to debut new supercar concept next week

  03-11-2017 21:09
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,Technology,Performance,SupercarsThis may be the Aventador replacement.Continue reading Lamborghini and MIT to debut new supercar concept next week Lamborghini and MIT to debut new supercar concept next week originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla sparks fresh cash concerns after Model 3 rollout stumbles

  03-11-2017 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's delay in getting mass production going is increasing the likelihood that CEO Elon Musk will need to turn to Wall Street for more capital.
  
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• Toyota Tacomas road trip to Banff: a travel vlog

  03-11-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Toyota,TruckOn a road trip like this, the journey's more important than the destination.Continue reading Toyota Tacomas road trip to Banff: a travel vlog Toyota Tacomas road trip to Banff: a travel vlog originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trending video swells price of used 1996 Honda Accord to $20K and rising

  03-11-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,Honda,Used Car Buying,Coupe"Luxury is a state of mind."Continue reading Trending video swells price of used 1996 Honda Accord to $20K and rising Trending video swells price of used 1996 Honda Accord to $20K and rising originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Skoda Kodiaq Scout 2017 review

  03-11-2017 18:14
  
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  Image 1 of 13 3 Nov, 2017 5:15pmLawrence Allan
  The seven-seat Skoda Kodiaq Scout SUV adds a dose of rugged style and extra kit, but how does it drive?Skoda’s Scout sub-brand isn’t exactly an original theme in the Volkswagen Group, with Audi, VW and SEAT all offering similar off-road-ready versions of existing models. Yet the idea has always fitted best with the Czech company’s practical and no-nonsense approach. The Octavia and Superb were the first to benefit fro
  
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• Gordon Murray's IGM is his next driver-focused sportscar

  03-11-2017 18:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Plants/Manufacturing,Coupe,Concept Cars,Future,PerformanceDetails are scarce, but it looks like it'll be quite fast. It'll use Murray's iStream production process, too.Continue reading Gordon Murray's IGM is his next driver-focused sportscar Gordon Murray's IGM is his next driver-focused sportscar originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Insurance industry calls on Government to clearly define autonomous cars

  03-11-2017 18:07
  
  Hugo Griffiths
  Association of British Insurers lists 10 criteria it deems necessary for a car to be considered autonomous The insurance industry has laid out a set of criteria for the Government to follow when defining autonomous cars.Worried about drivers potentially misunderstanding different levels of autonomy on board new cars, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) together with Thatcham Research, have listed 10 requirements for self-driving cars, and are urging Government and automotive
  
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• Smart Vision EQ concept ride review

  03-11-2017 17:47
  
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  Image 1 of 15 4 Nov, 2017 (All day)Thomas Geiger
  We head to Tokyo to take a ride in the self-driving, all-electric Smart Vision EQ conceptRevealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show just two months ago, this Vision EQ bubble car is Smart’s idea of the future of urban mobility. It has an electric powertrain and a fully autonomous set-up, and is designed to cruise around cities without driver input. We’ve been to Tokyo to see what it’s like.
  The glass door swings open like
  
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• Global Automotive Crash Test Barrier Market to 2021 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  03-11-2017 17:41 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Crash Test Barrier Market to 2021
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive crash test barrier market to grow at a CAGR of 6.20% during the period 2017-2021. Global Automotive Crash Test Barrier Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.and more »
  
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• Lamborghini to unveil 'future of super sportscars' next week

  03-11-2017 17:37
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-03 17:30
  Lamborghini will demonstrate a future-thinking concept at MIT's EmTech conference Lamborghini will unveil the ‘future of super sportscars’ at this year’s EmTech conference conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which kicks off on Monday 6 November.
  The Italian marque posted a teaser image of the front-end of the mystery concept on its Instagram account, revealing a new type of LED design on the nose of the hidden car. The rest of the c
  
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• Lamborghini Terzo Millennio electric hypercar unveiled in partnership with MIT

  03-11-2017 17:37
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-07 09:40
  The partnership between Lamborghini and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has produced a hypercar for the Third MilleniumLamborghini has collaborated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to create a breathtaking electric hypercar concept called the Terzo Millennio (Third Millennium), which was revealed at MIT’s EmTech conference this week. 
  The concept addresses five technological goals set out by the Italian marque in its partnership w
  
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• Porsche boosts nine month operating profit

  03-11-2017 17:20
  Porsche boosted operating profit 5% year on year to EUR3.0bn on revenue up 4% to EUR17.1bn in the first nine months of 2017.
  
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• 2018 Jaguar XF S Sportbrake Review | Who needs a crossover with a wagon this sexy?

  03-11-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,First Drives,First Ride,Wagon,LuxuryFolding the Sportbrake's rear seats down produces a nice, flat expanse for cargo, with no obtrusive humps or bumps on the side.Continue reading 2018 Jaguar XF S Sportbrake Review | Who needs a crossover with a wagon this sexy? 2018 Jaguar XF S Sportbrake Review | Who needs a crossover with a wagon this sexy? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email th
  
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• Maserati Levante GTS spotted testing with Ferrari V8

  03-11-2017 17:05
  
  Lawrence Allan2017-11-03 16:20
  The hot Maserati Levante GTS is due to launch next year with a Ferrari-derived 3.8-litre turbo V8 engineMaserati is set to bolster its Levante SUV range with a hot version to rival the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, and we've spotted it out on test. Expected to launch in mid-2018, it'll produce well over 500bhp and will carry the GTS nametag.
  Other than the usual swirly body disguise, the tell-tale signs that this spied prototype is no ordinary Levante include disguised (a
  
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• BMW recalls 1 million vehicles in North America

  03-11-2017 16:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW is recalling about 1 million vehicles in North America for two separate issues involving fire risks and said it may expand the recalls to other countries.
  
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• Indy core sample shows 108 years of hard-core racing history

  03-11-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Automotive History,RacingThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway didn't actually start off as a brick surface.Continue reading Indy core sample shows 108 years of hard-core racing history Indy core sample shows 108 years of hard-core racing history originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Relays Market Report 2017 - PR Newswire UK - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  03-11-2017 16:37 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Relays Market Report 2017 - PR Newswire UK
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Global Automotive Relays Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Test Equipment Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are ABB, Delphi Automotive, HORIBA & Robert ... - Business Wire (press release)

  03-11-2017 16:29 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Test Equipment Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are ABB, Delphi Automotive, HORIBA & Robert ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  The global automotive test equipment market to grow at a CAGR of 6.09% during the period 2017-2021. Global Automotive Test Equipment Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.and more »
  
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• October green-car sales rise despite Model 3 delay

  03-11-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Green,United States,Electric,HybridPlug-in and hybrid demand edges up as Toyota, GM and Honda gains offset slowing Ford growth, Leaf decline.Continue reading October green-car sales rise despite Model 3 delay October green-car sales rise despite Model 3 delay originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mahindra signals plans for 400,000-square-foot auto plant in Detroit area

  03-11-2017 15:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  India's Mahindra and Mahindra said it plans to build a 400,000-square-foot auto assembly plant near Detroit, which would be the first new auto plant in the region in more than 25 years.
  
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• Ferrari threatens to quit F1 over new engine regulations

  03-11-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,FerrariFerrari boss Sergio Marchionne made his thoughts clear.Continue reading Ferrari threatens to quit F1 over new engine regulations Ferrari threatens to quit F1 over new engine regulations originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ex-Dividend Reminder: Delphi Automotive, MDC Holdings and New Media Investment Group - Nasdaq

  03-11-2017 15:37 via nasdaq.com
  BZ Weekly
  Ex-Dividend Reminder: Delphi Automotive, MDC Holdings and New Media Investment Group
  Nasdaq
  Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 11/7/17, Delphi Automotive plc (Symbol: DLPH), M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: MDC), and New Media Investment Group Inc (Symbol: NEWM) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective ...
  Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) Releases FY17 Earnings GuidanceDispatch Tribunal
  Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE:DLPH) Institutional Investors Se
  
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• Tesla Model 3 spied near Detroit — and the car appears to be dead

  03-11-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Weird Car News,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricA dead 12V battery may have made the electronic doors locks inoperable.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 spied near Detroit — and the car appears to be dead Tesla Model 3 spied near Detroit — and the car appears to be dead originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Germany's Continental buys Israeli auto cyber firm Argus

  03-11-2017 15:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Continental AG said it was buying Israel's Argus Cyber Security, whose technology guards connected cars against hacking.
  
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• BMW, Daimler, Ford, VW plan Ionity EV charging network across Europe

  03-11-2017 15:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Audi,BMW,Ford,Mercedes-Benz,Porsche,Volkswagen,Green Culture,Europe,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricA car could be charged to more than 160 miles of range in a half-hour.Continue reading BMW, Daimler, Ford, VW plan Ionity EV charging network across Europe BMW, Daimler, Ford, VW plan Ionity EV charging network across Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• Tesla’s bottlenecks and hand grenades

  03-11-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricTesla isn't advancing the state of production in the auto industry, but is actually going backward.Continue reading Tesla’s bottlenecks and hand grenades Tesla’s bottlenecks and hand grenades originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Meet Ford's Robutt, view your truck from on high - the week

  03-11-2017 14:41
  Ever parked a truck? Me neither. But I have enormous respect for those who daily thread huge delivery trailers, hauled by prime movers bearing such names as Scania, DAF and Mercedes-Benz, through the chaos that is most European city roads and jammed motorways. And then line the business end up against a loading dock with the same sort of precision I can just about manage parking a small Kia at the supermarket. As with cars, numerous electronic aids now make truck driving a little easier (but no
  
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• Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in vs Toyota Prius PHV

  03-11-2017 14:35
  
  2017-11-05 10:00
  Hyundai Ioniq and Toyota Prius lock horns again, this time in plug-in form. Which is better?It’s round two for the Hyundai Ioniq in its battle against the Toyota Prius. The Korean car lost out to its Japanese rival when the two regular hybrids met this time last year.
  But now the Ioniq is returning with plug-in power to test the all-round ability of Toyota’s Prius Plug-in. Using a boost from a battery pack that can be charged from the grid and an electric motor, both
  
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• 2017 SEMA Show Mega Photo Gallery

  03-11-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,SEMA ShowContinue reading 2017 SEMA Show Mega Photo Gallery2017 SEMA Show Mega Photo Galleryoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• To Brazil from Mexico - one competitive Chevrolet SUV

  03-11-2017 13:37
  SUVs' share of the Brazilian market has soared to 17.4% in 2017 from just 6.8% in 2012.
  
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• ‘Could it be that your petrol-powered BMW is eventually bettered by a Bosch EV?’

  03-11-2017 13:37
  
  Mike Rutherford2017-11-04 18:00
  Dyson instead of Dacia? Apple rather than Audi? Mike Rutherford looks at the rise of non-car firms in the Automotive industryLong, loyal, lasting relationships between motor manufacturers and car buyers are fast disappearing. And loyalty levels will likely reduce further when comparatively simple (and simple to build) 100 per cent electric cars become the norm.
  We’ve seen that all-electric tech gives birth to new marques such as Tesla and Polestar. But count
  
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• CDK Global Commits to PCG Google Analytics Specification for Automotive Dealers - Business Wire (press release)

  03-11-2017 13:30 via businesswire.com
  CDK Global Commits to PCG Google Analytics Specification for Automotive Dealers
  Business Wire (press release)
  HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDK Global (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions provider, today announced that CDK websites will support the specification for Google Analytics (GA) that ...and more »
  
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• MFG to launch consultancy and training divisions at Automotive Management Live - AM-online

  03-11-2017 13:27 via am-online.com
  AM-online
  MFG to launch consultancy and training divisions at Automotive Management Live
  AM-online
  MFG has announced its plans to launch new consultancy and bespoke training divisions to UK dealers and dealer groups at Automotive Management Live. The new divisions, which are in addition to its prospecting event services, are already “making an ...
  
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• Denso, FotoNation to Develop Automotive Image Recognition Technology - Photonics.com

  03-11-2017 13:08 via photonics.com
  Denso, FotoNation to Develop Automotive Image Recognition Technology
  Photonics.com
  Nov 2017 KARIYA, Japan, Nov. 3, 2017 — Automotive technology supplier Denso Corp. has announced joint technology agreement to develop cabin sensing innovations with image recognition technology developer FotoNation Ltd., a subsidiary of Xperi ...
  
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• PSA Opel/Vauxhall to present business plan on November 9

  03-11-2017 13:07
  Opel/Vauxhall CEO Michael Lohscheller and PSA chief Carlos Tavares are to present a business plan for PSA-owned Opel/Vauxhall on Thursday, November 9.
  
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• Automakers spend big on Thai pre-delivery, aftermarket

  03-11-2017 13:05
  Ford this week opened a new THB100m (US$3m) automotive parts distribution centre in the Bangna-Trad industrial complex on the outskirts of Thailand's capital city Bangkok.
  
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• Gordon Murray Automotive's first car to be IGM-branded supercar | Evo - Evo

  03-11-2017 13:03 via evo.co.uk
  Evo
  Gordon Murray Automotive's first car to be IGM-branded supercar | Evo
  Evo
  The first model to be built by Gordon Murray Automotive has been detailed at the 'One Formula' exhibition, also celebrating 50 year's of Gordon Murray car ...
  Gordon Murray Automotive launches new IGM carAutoExpress
  Gordon Murray Automotive reveals plans to build new carCar Keysall 28 news articles »
  
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• Gordon Murray Automotive's first car to be IGM-branded supercar - Evo

  03-11-2017 13:03 via evo.co.uk
  Evo
  Gordon Murray Automotive's first car to be IGM-branded supercar
  Evo
  The first model to be built by Gordon Murray Automotive has been detailed at the 'One Formula' exhibition, also celebrating 50 year's of Gordon Murray car design. To be sold under the IGM brand, the new supercar will encompass remarkable attention to ...
  Gordon Murray Automotive announces new IGM supercarAutoExpress
  Gordon Murray Automotive reveals plans to build new carCar Keys
  Gordon Murray Automotive previews all-ne
  
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• How to drive on ice: top tips

  03-11-2017 13:00
  
  Ice is the motorist's worst enemy but these top tips for driving on ice should help keep you out of trouble
  
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• Trelleborg acquires White Baumaschinenreifen

  03-11-2017 12:37
  Trelleborg has finalised the acquisition of White Baumaschinenreifen GmbH (White) through its business area, Trelleborg Wheel Systems.
  
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• Q&A with Mojio CEO, Kenny Hawk

  03-11-2017 12:29
  Software platform developer, Mojio, is set to go from strength to strength, working directly with the mobile carriers to connect our older cars. Cat Dow catches up with Mojio CEO Kenny Hawk on what the team does and its plan for the future.
  
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• NSK opens new bearings plant in Korea

  03-11-2017 12:27
  NSK has inaugurated the newly built Chonan plant (Chonan City, Korea). It says the added capacity for bearings is needed to serve the Chinese automotive market and the growing take-up of automatic transmissions.
  
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• Axon's Automotive Anorak: Lamenting Lancia at 111 - Goodwood Road and Racing

  03-11-2017 11:57 via goodwood.com
  Axon's Automotive Anorak: Lamenting Lancia at 111
  Goodwood Road and Racing
  If you're a fan of Goodwood and its world-class motoring events (which, as you're reading this, I suspect you are), then you should owe a huge debt of gratitude to Lancia, just as you should if you are a real car enthusiast, full stop! Lancia?! Why's ...
  
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• Volkswagen hedges Brexit bets with UK banking licence discussions

  03-11-2017 11:30
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-11-03 10:45
  Volkswagen Group investigates UK banking licence to secure future ahead of post-Brexit regulatory changes Volkswagen has confirmed it is in discussions with the Bank of England to secure a UK banking licence so that it can continue offering PCP and other finance deals following Brexit.
  Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) is currently the UK’s largest car finance provider. It operates in the UK under a German banking licence, an arrangement facilitated by the
  
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