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• Don't buy that crossover! Buy one of these cladded wagons instead!

  10-11-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:Audi,Buick,Volkswagen,Car Buying,Crossover,SUV,WagonThere's a better way.Continue reading Don't buy that crossover! Buy one of these cladded wagons instead! Don't buy that crossover! Buy one of these cladded wagons instead! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) Moves Higher on Volume Spike for November 10 - Equities.com

  10-11-2017 23:30 via equities.com
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  Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) Moves Higher on Volume Spike for November 10
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  Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) traded on unusually high volume on Nov. 10, as the stock gained 1.89% to close at $61.95. On the day, Asbury Automotive Group Inc saw 345,090 shares trade hands on 1,928 trades. Considering that the stock averages ...
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• Bob Lutz Says 'We Are Approaching the End of the Automotive Era' - The Drive

  10-11-2017 23:09 via thedrive.com
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  Bob Lutz Says 'We Are Approaching the End of the Automotive Era'
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  The former big shot at GM, Ford, Chrysler, and BMW predicts gloom and doom for the car industry he influenced for decades. By Eric BrandtNovember 10, 2017. Sheet/Metal · Autonomous Cars · bob lutz · future · prediction · self-driving cars. GM Hires 1 ...
  
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• Honda to recall vehicles with improperly installed replacement inflators for Takata airbags

  10-11-2017 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda plans to inspect and replace or properly install replacement airbag inflators that have been improperly installed under an earlier recall.
  
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• Skyline Automotive opens new showroom on Salwa Road - Gulf Times

  10-11-2017 22:04 via gulf-times.com
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  Skyline Automotive opens new showroom on Salwa Road
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  The new showroom is located close to the Decoration Intersection near HSBC Bank's Salwa Road branch. Text Size: A A A. Skyline Automotive, the official distribution partner of the Hyundai and Genesis brands in Qatar, has announced the opening of its ...and more »
  
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• Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and EV Buyer's Guide: Which one do you want?

  10-11-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Chevrolet,Chrysler,Ford,Hyundai,Tesla,Toyota,Car Buying,Green Driving,Technology,Electric,HybridSo what are they and which one — if any — is right for you?Continue reading Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and EV Buyer's Guide: Which one do you want? Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and EV Buyer's Guide: Which one do you want? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus acquires naming rights to Detroit velodrome

  10-11-2017 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota's Lexus brand is acquiring the naming rights to a new $4 million indoor sports complex in Detroit with a 545-foot cycling velodrome.
  
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• U.S. safety board to probe self-driving shuttle crash in Las Vegas

  10-11-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Safety,AutonomousThe crash follows a rising number of incidents involving human drivers behaving improperly or recklessly around self-driving cars.Continue reading U.S. safety board to probe self-driving shuttle crash in Las Vegas U.S. safety board to probe self-driving shuttle crash in Las Vegas originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - How Honda sees the future of Acura

  10-11-2017 21:22
  Can a luxury brand which after 31 years is only a moderate success in North America, is absent from Europe and Japan and builds only two models in China be considered a successful one? Acura has always promised much but not always delivered, at least not compared to Lexus and Infiniti, each of which it blazed the trail for. In this first of three features, just-auto looks at what is ahead for Honda Motor's brands.
  
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• GM to lay out vision for autonomous vehicles Nov. 30

  10-11-2017 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors plans to share its "vision for an autonomous future" during an investor event on Nov. 30 in San Francisco.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon, with Budget Cargo Carrier

  10-11-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Subaru,Wagon,ClassicsDenver is full of Subaru wagons with rooftop cargo carriers.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon, with Budget Cargo Carrier Junkyard Gem: 1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon, with Budget Cargo Carrier originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 9 automakers earn perfect LGBTQ-equality score

  10-11-2017 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nine automakers are among the record-breaking number of 609 companies that garnered a perfect score for LGBTQ equality in an annual study.
  
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• German regulator launches another probe into VW emissions scandal

  10-11-2017 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Germany's financial watchdog is investigating whether Volkswagen illegally disclosed information about emissions violations to third parties, adding to the company's legal headaches more than two years after the scandal broke
  
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• Next Volkswagen Beetle could be all-electric and rear-wheel drive

  10-11-2017 19:22
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Coupe,ElectricVW's board will weigh a plan to update the Beetle alongside the forthcoming ID Buzz microbus.Continue reading Next Volkswagen Beetle could be all-electric and rear-wheel drive Next Volkswagen Beetle could be all-electric and rear-wheel drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 13:22:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NTSB to probe autonomous shuttle crash in Las Vegas

  10-11-2017 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Federal transportation safety officials headed to Las Vegas on Friday to investigate a collision this week between a self-driving shuttle bus on its first day of service and a truck, which was blamed on human error.
  
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• Automotive supplier invests in expansion - The Business Desk

  10-11-2017 19:02 via thebusinessdesk.com
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  Automotive supplier invests in expansion
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  A Staffordshire manufacturer has invested £1.7m into the expansion of the business so it can continue to meet demand for its products. Cannock-based Linecross Composites – part of the Linecross Group – supplies engineered thermoformed and ...
  
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• Land Rover Discovery Sport 2017 facelift review

  10-11-2017 19:00
  
  10 Nov, 2017 6:15pmLawrence Allan
  JLR's new 2.0-litre Si4 Ingenium turbo petrol engine has been added to the Land Rover Discovery Sport range, but is it a winner?Jaguar Land Rover couldn’t have picked a better time to slot the first of its new ‘Ingenium’ turbo petrol engines into its SUV range. Buyer confidence in diesels has nosedived since air-quality issues were raised, and registrations fell by 30 per cent last month compared with October 2016.
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• Daimler Sees Automotive Fuel Cells Powering Data Centers - Energy Manager Today

  10-11-2017 18:56 via energymanagertoday.com
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  Daimler Sees Automotive Fuel Cells Powering Data Centers
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  fuel cells Daimler automotive data center power Daimler seeks to apply automotive fuel cell tech to help power data centers. Credit: Daimler. German automaker Daimler AG announced plans today to collaborate with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Power ...and more »
  
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• Mercedes-AMG E63 S claims fastest Nurburgring wagon lap time

  10-11-2017 18:50
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Germany,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceIt was roughly 13 seconds faster than the previous holder.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG E63 S claims fastest Nurburgring wagon lap time Mercedes-AMG E63 S claims fastest Nurburgring wagon lap time originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Study: Automotive tooling demand to hit record in 2018 - RubberNews.com

  10-11-2017 18:42 via rubbernews.com
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  Study: Automotive tooling demand to hit record in 2018
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  SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Demand for molds and dies in North America's automotive industry will continue to be strong in the near term, according to a recent study by Harbour Results Inc. In 2018, auto makers will spend a record high of $11 billion on tooling ...
  
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• BMW 2 Series 2017 facelift review

  10-11-2017 18:31
  
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  Image 1 of 18 10 Nov, 2017 5:45pmLawrence Allan
  The popular BMW 2 Series has been facelifted for 2017. We drive it in 220d form to see what's changedIn and amongst the general industry headache of October’s new car registration figures was an interesting stat for BMW; the brand sold more 4 Series than 3 Series models for the first time in its history. It appears their sleeker styling has driven buyers into two and four-door coupes, instead of traditional saloons, hatchbacks a
  
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• Driving a $500 junker in a 500-mile off-road rally race | 'The List' #0500

  10-11-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Etc.,The List,Videos,Weird Car News,Mazda,Convertible,Specialty,Original VideoJoin our hosts Jessi and Patrick as they take "the gamble" and find out whether or not their $500 jalopy will survive the Gambler 500 on this episode of "The List."Continue reading Driving a $500 junker in a 500-mile off-road rally race | 'The List' #0500 Driving a $500 junker in a 500-mile off-road rally race | 'The List' #0500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:30:00 EST.Pl
  
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• OPEC sees a future world with fewer cars

  10-11-2017 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Among the revelations in OPEC's just published World Oil Outlook is a notable change in assumptions about cars and light trucks. The cartel expects 137 million fewer of them on the road in 2040 than it did just two years ago.
  
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• Here's the 1,250-hp 240-mph Tachyon Speed EV hypercar from RAESR

  10-11-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:VideosA "Mad Max"-style desert video shows all kinds of interesting vehicles, but the hypercar is the king.Continue reading Here's the 1,250-hp 240-mph Tachyon Speed EV hypercar from RAESR Here's the 1,250-hp 240-mph Tachyon Speed EV hypercar from RAESR originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Range Rover Velar Drivers' Notes | Don't worry, we're in no hurry

  10-11-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Land Rover,Quick Spins,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadMost owners will never take this off-roading.Continue reading 2018 Range Rover Velar Drivers' Notes | Don't worry, we're in no hurry 2018 Range Rover Velar Drivers' Notes | Don't worry, we're in no hurry originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hertz has profitable role to play in ride-hailing, CEO says

  10-11-2017 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The rental-car business isn't dead and working with ride-hailing companies will actually offset any market share lost to them, the CEO of Hertz says.
  
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• 2018 Ford Expedition vs other big SUVs: How it compares on paper

  10-11-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Ford,GMC,Nissan,Toyota,SUVWe threw in the Chevy Traverse too, because, well, it's enormous.Continue reading 2018 Ford Expedition vs other big SUVs: How it compares on paper 2018 Ford Expedition vs other big SUVs: How it compares on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes to expand Russian suppliers

  10-11-2017 17:24
  Mercedes-Benz intends to expand its existing Russian supplier network following a forum held in Moscow.
  
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• Championship clinched, yet Lewis Hamilton sets record in Brazil

  10-11-2017 17:05
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Mercedes-Benz,South America,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Racing"There are two races to go. It is a better time than ever to apply even more pressure, just because you can,"Continue reading Championship clinched, yet Lewis Hamilton sets record in Brazil Championship clinched, yet Lewis Hamilton sets record in Brazil originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• Active Suspension Systems to Boost the Automotive Sway Bars Market | Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  10-11-2017 17:03 via businesswire.com
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  Active Suspension Systems to Boost the Automotive Sway Bars Market | Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive sway bars market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive sway bars market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire).and more »
  
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• Tesla launches Chill Mode to tone down acceleration

  10-11-2017 16:52
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-10 16:30
  A software update has been released by Tesla for the Model S and Model X, allowing drivers to choose a gentler acceleration setupTesla has introduced a Chill Mode for its Model S and Model X electric vehicles, toning down the rapid acceleration that its EV’s are capable of.
  A software update introduced the Chill Mode, which can be accessed via the on-board infotainment screen. In the software update notification, it says that Chill Mode is ‘ideal for sm
  
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• Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG bicycles: Luxury branding has no bounds

  10-11-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Aston Martin,Mercedes-Benz,PerformanceNo V8s or V12s in these vehicles.Continue reading Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG bicycles: Luxury branding has no bounds Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG bicycles: Luxury branding has no bounds originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• "Ford should build EV facilities outside London, after selling Dagenham for billions"

  10-11-2017 16:42
  
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  Mike Rutherford contemplates the future of Ford’s Dagenham factory and the company’s EV pushI understand and believe that Ford will close and demolish its sprawling Dagenham factory in East London that once boasted 40,000 workers but now employs nearer 4,000. Born in 1931, it went on to occupy 620 acres of Thameside space. Yet I fear it may not reach its 90th birthday.
  Ford no longer builds vehicles in Dagenham (or anywhere else in the UK). Instead it uses the site to
  
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• Global Automotive Labels Market Analysis & Trends 2014-2017 ... - Business Wire (press release)

  10-11-2017 16:25 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Labels Market Analysis & Trends 2014-2017 ...
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  The "Global Automotive Labels Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025" report has been added to Research and Markets' o.and more »
  
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• CarMax to viral commercial guy: We'll buy the Accord — and the cat

  10-11-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Honda,Auctions,Used Car Buying,CoupeThey're offering $5,000 for the cat featured in the viral commercial.Continue reading CarMax to viral commercial guy: We'll buy the Accord — and the cat CarMax to viral commercial guy: We'll buy the Accord — and the cat originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mahindra considers selling SsangYong vehicles in U.S.

  10-11-2017 15:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mahindra is considering introducing vehicles made by its South Korean subsidiary in the U.S., according to Managing Director Pawan Goenka.
  
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• Isuzu D-Max gets Huntsman Accessory Pack for £5,995

  10-11-2017 15:58
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-10 15:00
  Huntsman Accessory Pack introduced for Isuzu D-Max 4x4, tailored for countryside huntersIsuzu has introduced the Huntsman Accessory Pack for the D-Max 4x4 pick-up truck as a £5,995 add-on, and it’s available now.
  Tailored for the avid hunter, the Huntsman Accessory Pack is only available for the D-Max Utah Double Cab model in both manual and automatic, with a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel four-pot producing 162bhp and 360Nm of torque.
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• Vietnam market down 17.5% in October

  10-11-2017 15:34
  New vehicle sales in Vietnam continued to fall sharply in October, by 17.5% to 20,156 from 24,441 units in the same month of last year, according to member data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
  
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• BMW Korea fined $54.5m for emissions certification errors 

  10-11-2017 15:32
  BMW's South Korean subsidiary has received a hefty fine for 'sloppy certification' documents covering engine emissions for 28 models according to Korean media.
  
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• 2018 Ford Expedition First Drive Review | Front of the class

  10-11-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ford,First Drives,SUVIf you can find a better fullsize SUV, buy it.Continue reading 2018 Ford Expedition First Drive Review | Front of the class 2018 Ford Expedition First Drive Review | Front of the class originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vintage Ferrari 250 in competizione to join the most expensive cars

  10-11-2017 15:20
  
  James Wilson2017-11-10 14:20
  A historic Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione is about to roll across the block and could reach up to £13millionA 1959 V12 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione, is about to take its incredibly long name and rich motorsport heritage, to the RM Sotheby’s auction in New York. The estimate is $14m to $17m so all being well, the car could end up selling for as much as £13million, enough to see it claim a place among the most e
  
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• Porsche 911 GT2 RS pushed to way over 200 mph on Autobahn

  10-11-2017 15:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Porsche,Germany,Coupe,SupercarsThere's some disparity between the speedometer and GPS.Continue reading Porsche 911 GT2 RS pushed to way over 200 mph on Autobahn Porsche 911 GT2 RS pushed to way over 200 mph on Autobahn originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Celebrating 1,500 issues of Auto Express

  10-11-2017 14:27
  
  2017-11-10 13:27
  Auto Express number 1,500 is out on 22 November. Subscribe now to get it and a free G3 Pro Set Colour RestorerWe'll be celebrating our 1,500th issue in style with some very special 1,500 themed content plus all of the regular features that make Auto Express Britain's best-selling weekly car magazine.
  The special issue will include tests on the best 1,500cc cars on the market, the secret to upgrading your car for just £1,500 and the best used cars you can buy for £1,5
  
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• PSA reveals Opel-Vauxhall plans - the week

  10-11-2017 14:06
  The big question this week was what would PSA do with its newly acquired Opel/Vauxhall unit? Came 9 November, came the answer: a business plan that avoids plant closures and aims to put the company on a path to profitability by 2020.
  
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• 'Need for Speed Payback' | Improved in almost every way

  10-11-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Aftermarket,Toys/GamesIt's still a king of customizing and arcade racing.Continue reading 'Need for Speed Payback' | Improved in almost every way 'Need for Speed Payback' | Improved in almost every way originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Nov 2017 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Volvo XC60 vs Mercedes GLC

  10-11-2017 14:00
  
  2017-11-11 10:00
  We see if the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV can beat the Volvo XC60 and Mercedes GLCAlfa Romeo is resurgent. The arresting-looking 4C sports car was first in its new-era line-up and was followed by the more mainstream Giulia, an efficient, sporty and stylish saloon that you could buy with your head as well as your heart. But with the market’s craving for SUVs increasing all the time, it was only a matter of time before the Italian brand built a 4x4 – and this is it.
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• Gallery: Dealers flock to Automotive Management Live 2017 - AM-online

  10-11-2017 13:50 via am-online.com
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  Gallery: Dealers flock to Automotive Management Live 2017
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  It was standing room only during seminars at Automotive Management Live 2017 as the event celebrated its second year with crowds up by around 50% on last year's inaugural event. Specialist speakers attracted huge crowds at the event, this year hosted ...
  
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• New Schaeffler Germany aftermarket centre creates 900 jobs ... - just-auto.com

  10-11-2017 13:46 via just-auto.com
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  Schaeffler is building a new EUR180m (US$210m) assembly and packaging centre in Halle, Germany, creating 900 jobs. related to Components, Service ...and more »
  
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• New Schaeffler Germany aftermarket centre creates 900 jobs

  10-11-2017 13:42
  Schaeffler is building a new EUR180m (US$210m) assembly and packaging centre in Halle, Germany, creating 900 jobs.
  
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• Third of UK motorists plan to switch from ICE - survey

  10-11-2017 13:18
  A  survey of AA (a UK motorists' club that specialises in breakdown cover) members suggests that a large number of them are planning to switch from diesel and petrol engines when they purchase their next car.
  
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