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• Tesla faces new suit over racial discrimination at Calif. plant

  13-11-2017 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  The company is also challenging lawsuits accusing it of discrimination against gay and older workers. It has denied those claims. The suits also come amid a unionizing campaign by the UAW.
  
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• U.S. Senate approves Trump transportation nominee

  13-11-2017 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Senate voted to approve a senior Transportation Department nominee and advance another nomination, after Republicans accused Democrats of blocking some nominees.
  
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• 2019 Ford Focus spied wearing nothing but vinyl

  13-11-2017 23:06
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Hatchback,Sedan,BudgetIt even has a hashtag.Continue reading 2019 Ford Focus spied wearing nothing but vinyl 2019 Ford Focus spied wearing nothing but vinyl originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford granted patent for autonomous off-road driving system

  13-11-2017 22:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Truck,Autonomous,Off-RoadContinue reading Ford granted patent for autonomous off-road driving system Ford granted patent for autonomous off-road driving system originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fisker has filed patents for solid-state batteries

  13-11-2017 22:46
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Sedan,Electric,FutureThe technology will be on display at CES 2018.Continue reading Fisker has filed patents for solid-state batteries Fisker has filed patents for solid-state batteries originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch the Bollinger B1 electric SUV venture off-road in Ouray and Moab

  13-11-2017 22:16
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,SUV,Truck,Electric,Off-RoadIt looks like a fun job.Continue reading Watch the Bollinger B1 electric SUV venture off-road in Ouray and Moab Watch the Bollinger B1 electric SUV venture off-road in Ouray and Moab originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Mini Cooper 4-Door will have new head- and taillight designs

  13-11-2017 21:28
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,MINI,HatchbackDon't expect big changes for 2019.Continue reading 2019 Mini Cooper 4-Door will have new head- and taillight designs 2019 Mini Cooper 4-Door will have new head- and taillight designs originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The first 1966 Shelby GT350 prototype will be sold at Barrett-Jackson

  13-11-2017 20:37
  
  Filed under:Ford,Auctions,Car Buying,Coupe,ClassicsIt's a piece of Mustang history.Continue reading The first 1966 Shelby GT350 prototype will be sold at Barrett-Jackson The first 1966 Shelby GT350 prototype will be sold at Barrett-Jackson originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:37:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Run the Jewels star in Car2go 'Proud to Share' campaign

  13-11-2017 19:51
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Green,Ownership,Videos,Mercedes-Benz,Transportation AlternativesIt's the first of several "mini-documentaries."Continue reading Run the Jewels star in Car2go 'Proud to Share' campaign Run the Jewels star in Car2go 'Proud to Share' campaign originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:51:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, Lincoln captives top consumer financing satisfaction study -- again

  13-11-2017 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lincoln Automotive Financial Services and Ford Motor Credit have locked in another year atop the rankings of J.D. Power's annual Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study.
  
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• Ford's Marakby says computing power key to self-driving success

  13-11-2017 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sherif Marakby, the head of Ford's electrified and self-driving vehicle development, said one challenge in developing autonomous vehicles is getting enough computing power to support them.
  
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• Third 1987 Buick Regal GNX will be auctioned in January

  13-11-2017 18:34
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Buick,Auctions,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceYou might have read about and seen this very model back in the day.Continue reading Third 1987 Buick Regal GNX will be auctioned in January Third 1987 Buick Regal GNX will be auctioned in January originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Could self-driving cars stop terrorist attacks?

  13-11-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Dodge,Tesla,Safety,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyVehicles have become readily available violent weapons, but autonomous tech could "de-weaponize cars."Continue reading Could self-driving cars stop terrorist attacks? Could self-driving cars stop terrorist attacks? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 depositors staying put as wait in line lengthens

  13-11-2017 17:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Even as Tesla struggles with manufacturing bottlenecks for its new Model 3 and pushes back production targets by at least a quarter, many reservation holders aren't budging.
  
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• EMEA Tops the Automotive LIDAR Sensors Market - Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  13-11-2017 17:03
  Business Wire (press release)
  EMEA Tops the Automotive LIDAR Sensors Market - Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive LIDAR sensors market from 2017-2021.(Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive LIDAR sensors market from 2017-2021.(Graphic: Business ...and more »
  
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• Geely acquires U.S. flying-car developer Terrafugia

  13-11-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group completed the purchase of Terrafugia, a flying-car developer in Woburn, Mass.
  
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• Jay Leno chats with Ken Okuyama about the Kode 0 supercar

  13-11-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Design/Style,Videos,Coupe,SupercarsThey discuss design and process details.Continue reading Jay Leno chats with Ken Okuyama about the Kode 0 supercar Jay Leno chats with Ken Okuyama about the Kode 0 supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Visteon invests $5 million into American Center for Mobility

  13-11-2017 16:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Visteon is sponsoring the American Center for Mobility in Michigan at a founder level with a $5 million investment, becoming the first tier-one supplier to do so.
  
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• RAESR Tachyon Speed electric hypercar launched with 1,250bhp

  13-11-2017 16:28
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-13 15:55
  California-based startup RAESR has unveiled its all-new Tachyon Speed hypercar, capable of a claimed 240mph top speedA Californian startup called RAESR (Rice Advanced Engineering Systems and Research) has unveiled an all-electric hypercar called the Tachyon Speed. Its electric powertrain packs 1,250bhp and 4,949Nm of torque.
  Named after the theoretical particle that moves faster than light, the Tachyon Speed has a claimed top speed exceeding 240mph and has a 0-60mp
  
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• 2018 Toyota Corolla now at Peppers Automotive - Markets Insider

  13-11-2017 16:21
  2018 Toyota Corolla now at Peppers Automotive
  Markets Insider
  PARIS, Tenn., Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- When the Toyota Corolla comes to mind, many drivers think of a small and reliable car that seems to run forever. The 2018 Toyota Corolla is no exception that vision and is now in stock at Peppers ...
  
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• Ryder, Embark deliver fridges with semi-autonomous semi trucks

  13-11-2017 16:17
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Truck,Autonomous,Commercial VehiclesAutomation could help alleviate the trucking industry's "workforce problem."Continue reading Ryder, Embark deliver fridges with semi-autonomous semi trucks Ryder, Embark deliver fridges with semi-autonomous semi trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:17:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wall Street analyst rips Tesla Model 3’s fit and finish in test drive

  13-11-2017 16:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricHe also believes the Model 3 will cannibalize sales of the pricier Model S.Continue reading Wall Street analyst rips Tesla Model 3’s fit and finish in test drive Wall Street analyst rips Tesla Model 3’s fit and finish in test drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Indonesia sales rise 2.5% in October - just-auto.com

  13-11-2017 16:03
  Indonesia sales rise 2.5% in October
  just-auto.com
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia expanded by 2.5% to 94,460 units in October, from 92,140 units a year earlier, according to member data released by industry association Gaikindo. This represents a moderate rebound following a more than 5% drop in the ...
  
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• Cadillac expanding Book car subscription service

  13-11-2017 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cadillac is expanding its pilot vehicle subscription service in New York and launching the program in two other major cities as the GM luxury brand seeks to attract younger customers with an alternative to traditional car ownership.
  
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• Japanese market falls 2% in October - just-auto.com

  13-11-2017 15:59
  Japanese market falls 2% in October
  just-auto.com
  Japan's new vehicle market slipped by 1.7% to 372,470 units in October from 378,740 sales a year earlier, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). This is the first monthly decline this year amid ...
  
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• Global On-board Intelligent Navigation/Automotive Navigation Systems Systems Market 2017-2021 - Fpcus on In-Dash ... - Markets Insider

  13-11-2017 15:48
  Global On-board Intelligent Navigation/Automotive Navigation Systems Systems Market 2017-2021 - Fpcus on In-Dash ...
  Markets Insider
  Most of the present-day automobiles come equipped with advanced navigation systems which can be regarded as a convergence of many diverse technologies. These navigation systems make use of satellite navigation technology to find directions and steer ...and more »
  
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• Lyft to drive into Canada in first international foray

  13-11-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:GreenGoing into Toronto as Uber opts out of Quebec.Continue reading Lyft to drive into Canada in first international foray Lyft to drive into Canada in first international foray originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dealers should help their customers with consumer side of parts anti-trust case

  13-11-2017 15:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  There's an opportunity for dealers in regions of the country eligible to benefit from a massive auto parts antitrust class action settlement now being adjudicated.
  
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• Elon Musk says Tesla semi reveal will 'blow your mind clear out of your skull'

  13-11-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Truck,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricMinds blown, alternate dimensions and portal guns: Thursday will be epic.Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla semi reveal will 'blow your mind clear out of your skull' Elon Musk says Tesla semi reveal will 'blow your mind clear out of your skull' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alfa Romeo planning a four-cylinder, 350-hp Giulia Veloce?

  13-11-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Alfa Romeo,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceWhy we think that, and how the horsepower would get made.Continue reading Alfa Romeo planning a four-cylinder, 350-hp Giulia Veloce? Alfa Romeo planning a four-cylinder, 350-hp Giulia Veloce? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Synopsys and CEA Announce Partnership to Develop Emulation Solutions for Automotive Applications - PR Newswire (press release)

  13-11-2017 15:07
  Synopsys and CEA Announce Partnership to Develop Emulation Solutions for Automotive Applications
  PR Newswire (press release)
  MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), a key player in technology research, today announced their new partnership based on ...and more »
  
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• Ford C-Max Energi dead, C-Max Hybrid soon to join it

  13-11-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Hatchback,HybridFord closes the doors on the C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi.Continue reading Ford C-Max Energi dead, C-Max Hybrid soon to join it Ford C-Max Energi dead, C-Max Hybrid soon to join it originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM says its EV sales will meet China's quotas by 2019

  13-11-2017 14:40
  
  Filed under:Green,GM,ChinaThe Baojun E100 sells for about $5,400 with government subsidies.Continue reading GM says its EV sales will meet China's quotas by 2019 GM says its EV sales will meet China's quotas by 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Nov 2017 08:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buckingham Research Downgrades Group 1 Automotive Inc. (GPI) to Neutral - StreetInsider.com

  13-11-2017 14:35
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  Buckingham Research Downgrades Group 1 Automotive Inc. (GPI) to Neutral
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  News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 2-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Buckingham Research downgraded Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $86.00 (from ...
  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) Upgraded to Hold at Zacks Investment ResearchThe Ledger Gazette
  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) SVP Frank Gres
  
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• The 10 Least Reliable Automotive Brands - DesignNews

  13-11-2017 14:14
  DesignNews
  The 10 Least Reliable Automotive Brands
  DesignNews
  Take a peek at the 10 most unreliable vehicle brands, as judged by the owners of more than 640,000 vehicles. Like an illness, poor reliability can be contagious. It spreads throughout a corporation, its brands, and its products. That's why, every year, ...
  
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• What is eCall? The automated emergency call car tech explained

  13-11-2017 13:48
  
  Dean Gibson2017-11-13 13:00
  Latest safety tech eCall is designed to contact emergency services automatically if your car is involved in an accidentEuropean legislation is promoting vehicle safety in a variety of areas, and eCall is one of the more intriguing strands. The eCall name is an abbreviation of Emergency Call, and the system is designed to phone the emergency services to make them aware when an incident has occurred.
  At the moment, BMW, Volvo and PSA Peugeot Citroen have SOS systems on
  
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• Chery inks cooperation with Brazil's CAOA Group - just-auto.com

  13-11-2017 13:10
  Chery inks cooperation with Brazil's CAOA Group
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  Chery has unveiled a partnership with CAOA Group, the largest car manufacturer and seller in Brazil. Both parties will jointly manage Chery's factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and increase the capital and resource investment in the Brazil market. Both ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Upholstery Market is Driven by Increasing Demand for ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  13-11-2017 12:03
  Automotive Upholstery Market is Driven by Increasing Demand for ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive upholstery market is expected to experience an upswing in the years to come. The work of providing furniture, especially with seats, ...and more »
  
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• Japanese market falls 2% in October

  13-11-2017 11:57
  Japan's new vehicle market slipped by 1.7% to 372,470 units in October from 378,740 sales a year earlier, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).
  
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• Grammer 9M revenue up 5.8% to EUR1.34bn - just-auto.com

  13-11-2017 11:48
  Grammer 9M revenue up 5.8% to EUR1.34bn
  just-auto.com
  Grammer Group has posted nine-month revenue up 5.8% to EUR1.34bn (US$1.6bn) with a rise in operating EBIT of 23.4%. The Grammer Group grew in all regions in the first nine months. In its domestic EMEA market, Grammer achieved a small 1.5% ...
  
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• Over four million motorists at risk of expired MoTs

  13-11-2017 11:45
  
  More than four million motorists are at risk of driving illegally with no MoT this Autumn, the UK’s largest MoT test provider has warned.
  The Government’s automatic MoT extension scheme - which was introduced during the coronavirus lockdown and came to an end on 1 August - has caused a dramatic rise in the number of vehicles that will need to go for an MoT test in the coming three months. A total of 11.28 million vehicles will see their MoT certificates expire in September, October a
  
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• Over 7m drivers late with their car MoT tests in 2019

  13-11-2017 11:45
  
  More than seven million drivers were late in taking their cars for an MoT test last year, new data reveals.
  In 2019, MoTs expired on 7,622,653 cars that weren’t re-tested on time. Anyone who drives a car that doesn’t have a valid MoT certificate risks a fine of up to £1,000.SEE MORE MoT test checklist: top tips to help your car pass first timeHowever, 81 per cent of those who forgot to get their car MoT tested remembered within three months of the expiry date, according to Driv
  
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• VW plans new SUV for Argentina plant in 2020

  13-11-2017 11:38
  Volkswagen is investing EUR560m over the next five years to build a new SUV model for the South American market from 2020 at its Pacheco, Argentina, plant.
  
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• Turkey's automotive exports up 22 pct so far in 2017 - Hurriyet Daily News

  13-11-2017 11:38
  Hurriyet Daily News
  Turkey's automotive exports up 22 pct so far in 2017
  Hurriyet Daily News
  Turkey's automotive exports rose to 1.1 million units in the first 10 months of 2017, with a 22 percent year-on-year increase on an amount basis, mainly due to an ongoing boost in new passenger car exports, a leading sector association announced on Nov.and more »
  
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• China to cut tariffs; Ford targets US$3bn imports

  13-11-2017 11:23
  China plans to gradually reduce import tariffs on built-up vehicles from the current 25%, according to local reports citing a statement released to the press by the country's Foreign Ministry.
  
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• Global Automotive Seating Systems Market 2017 - Industry Forecast to 2025 - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  13-11-2017 11:19
  Global Automotive Seating Systems Market 2017 - Industry Forecast to 2025 - Research and Markets
  Business Wire (press release)
  Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include growing demand for premium vehicles and economy cars in the emerging nations and favourable government policies. Scope of the Report. Based on distribution channel the market is ...and more »
  
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• Voltage regulators target 48V automotive applications - eeNews Europe

  13-11-2017 10:59
  eeNews Europe
  Voltage regulators target 48V automotive applications
  eeNews Europe
  In the automotive industry, the 48V voltage level is increasing gaining acceptance and enables innovative applications – not only for mild hybrid and hybrid vehicles, but also for cars with a classical combustion engine. To satisfy the rising demand ...
  
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• Indonesia sales rise 2.5% in October

  13-11-2017 10:53
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia expanded by 2.5% to 94,460 units in October, from 92,140 units a year earlier, according to member data released by industry association Gaikindo.
  
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• United States Automotive Battery Market 2017- Exide Technologies Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Johnsons Controls Inc ... - Observer of Press

  13-11-2017 10:51
  United States Automotive Battery Market 2017- Exide Technologies Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Johnsons Controls Inc ...
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  The report Automotive Battery Market 2017 presents a widespread and fundamental study of Automotive Battery industry along with the analysis of subjective aspects which will provide key business insights to the readers. The United States Automotive ...and more »
  
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• Panasonic teams to test autonomous EV in Japan - just-auto.com

  13-11-2017 10:39
  Panasonic teams to test autonomous EV in Japan
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  Panasonic, Eiheiji Town Government and the Fukui Prefectural Government say they have jointly started a field test of an experimental autonomous electric vehicle on Eiheiji Mai-road in the temple town in western Japan. The field test of Panasonic's ...
  
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