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• PSA boss suggests car industry emissions criticism is often unfair

  15-11-2017 23:51
  
  Graham Hope2017-11-15 22:44
  Carlos Tavares defends car industry on emissions, but admits new thinking is needed and more must be done to improvePSA CEO Carlos Tavares believes that it’s time to reconsider the way the car emissions are analysed.
  Speaking at the company’s roll-out of the next stage of its Push To Pass programme, which showcased PSA’s wide array of mobility solutions, Tavares admitted that the changing landscape presented difficulties on emissions. And he too
  
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• Lamborghini begins Urus marketing push with terrain mode videos

  15-11-2017 23:37
  
  Filed under:Videos,Lamborghini,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,Off-Road,PerformanceSo far, we've seen sand and snow.Continue reading Lamborghini begins Urus marketing push with terrain mode videos Lamborghini begins Urus marketing push with terrain mode videos originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:37:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Subaru Impreza 2017 review

  15-11-2017 23:28
  
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  Image 1 of 14 15 Nov, 2017 10:30pmRichard Ingram
  More spacious, more luxurious and better to drive than before, the Subaru Impreza has an all-new platformTwo decades ago, the Subaru Impreza was enjoying global fame at the top of the World Rally Championship. For many, it was a poster car that represented the best in automotive engineering; an all-wheel-drive super saloon that sold in its thousands and inspired countless race-inspired special editions.
  More recently, however, the Im
  
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• Hyundai bets big on crossovers sporting diesel, electric, hydrogen powertrains by 2020

  15-11-2017 22:36
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,Crossover,SUV,Budget,Diesel,Electric,Future,HydrogenA crossover for any size or fuel.Continue reading Hyundai bets big on crossovers sporting diesel, electric, hydrogen powertrains by 2020 Hyundai bets big on crossovers sporting diesel, electric, hydrogen powertrains by 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra Presents at 2017 Barclays Global Automotive Conference (Transcript) - Seeking Alpha

  15-11-2017 21:51 via seekingalpha.com
  General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra Presents at 2017 Barclays Global Automotive Conference (Transcript)
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  Thank you, and thank you for everyone being prompt after the break. I'm very pleased to have with us Mary Barra, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, who probably doesn't need an introduction. So I'd make it a more personal one ...and more »
  
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• Xevo Named a 2017 Gartner Cool Vendor in Automotive Electronics - PR Newswire (press release)

  15-11-2017 20:55 via prnewswire.com
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  Xevo Named a 2017 Gartner Cool Vendor in Automotive Electronics
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  BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Xevo Inc., the global leader in data-driven user experiences for the automotive industry, has been named a Gartner 2017 Cool Vendor in Automotive Electronics. According to the report, this year's Cool ...and more »
  
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• Ford's smart mobility team 14,000-15,000 strong

  15-11-2017 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The head of Ford's smart mobility team says all the "Lego pieces" are in place to develop money-making initiatives.
  
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• Kamui Kobayashi to race for Andretti in Formula E season opener

  15-11-2017 20:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Electric,Performance,RacingKobayashi will race alongside Antonio Felix da Costa in Hong Kong on Dec. 2 and 3.Continue reading Kamui Kobayashi to race for Andretti in Formula E season opener Kamui Kobayashi to race for Andretti in Formula E season opener originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Karma Automotive will sell its $130000 Revero at swanky Newport Beach experience store - OCRegister

  15-11-2017 20:26 via ocregister.com
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  Karma Automotive will sell its $130000 Revero at swanky Newport Beach experience store
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  The electric car, which looks nearly identical to the Fisker predecessor, costs roughly $130,000 and is made in Moreno Valley. (Photo courtesy of Karma). By Samantha Gowen | [email protected] | Orange County Register. PUBLISHED: November 15, 2017 ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Suspension Market to 2025 - Technological Advancements Have led to the Evolution of Electrical ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  15-11-2017 20:25 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Suspension Market to 2025 - Technological Advancements Have led to the Evolution of Electrical ...
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  Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include increased utilities in e-commerce industry, emergence of new products developments, recent technological developments of laminated labels and growth opportunities/investment ...and more »
  
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• U.S. House members oppose Trump administration auto trade rules proposal

  15-11-2017 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  A bipartisan group of more than 70 House members urged the Trump administration not to boost current production requirements on vehicle content for autos produced in the region under NAFTA
  
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• NXP's New Automotive Computing Platform Targets Scalable Software Development - DesignNews

  15-11-2017 19:47 via designnews.com
  NXP's New Automotive Computing Platform Targets Scalable Software Development
  DesignNews
  NXP's S32 aims to make it easier for developers of ADAS and infotainment systems to reuse existing software. By: Charles Murray · Embedded Systems Conference - San Jose · Automotive · Electronics & Test. November 15, 2017. A new computing platform ...
  
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• GM smacks Tesla with profitable electric cars gauntlet

  15-11-2017 19:44
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,GM,Tesla,Technology,ElectricProfitable, mass-produced EVs? GM is confident it can pull it off.Continue reading GM smacks Tesla with profitable electric cars gauntlet GM smacks Tesla with profitable electric cars gauntlet originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• LotLinx Continues Growth, Adds Two Seasoned Automotive Executives - Dealer Marketing Magazine

  15-11-2017 19:22 via dealermarketing.com
  LotLinx Continues Growth, Adds Two Seasoned Automotive Executives
  Dealer Marketing Magazine
  Chicago — November 14, 2017 — LotLinx, the industry's #1 automotive AI, today announced the addition of two new members to its executive staff. Bob Sherman, formerly of R.L. Polk & Co, a company that provides automotive information and marketing ...
  
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• Automotive Electronics Market: Mid-Sized Passenger Car Vehicle Type to Remain Attractive Though 2022 - Digital Journal

  15-11-2017 19:15 via digitaljournal.com
  Automotive Electronics Market: Mid-Sized Passenger Car Vehicle Type to Remain Attractive Though 2022
  Digital Journal
  Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/15/2017 -- The global Automotive Electronics Market is gaining from the rising safety considerations that greatly influence consumers' buying decision for automobiles. Automotive electronics comprise electrically operated ...
  
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• European Equity Benchmarks Close Lower; Investors Sell Off Automotive, Construction, Health Care Stocks - Nasdaq

  15-11-2017 19:03 via nasdaq.com
  European Equity Benchmarks Close Lower; Investors Sell Off Automotive, Construction, Health Care Stocks
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  The broad-based major European markets closed lower in Wednesday's trading session, as automotive, construction, and health care stocks weighed down the markets. In economic news, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, reported that ...
  
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• Ford seeks patent on system for autonomous off-road vehicles

  15-11-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford has applied for a patent on an autonomous system for off-road vehicles that would allow the vehicles to traverse dirt, gravel, mud, sand and other tricky terrain.
  
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• Short-seller Chanos adds to Tesla bet, predicts Musk will leave

  15-11-2017 18:55
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Green Automakers,ElectricShares of Tesla are up 44 percent for the year to date.Continue reading Short-seller Chanos adds to Tesla bet, predicts Musk will leave Short-seller Chanos adds to Tesla bet, predicts Musk will leave originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dealers crucial for vehicle purchase, J.D. Power study finds

  15-11-2017 18:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Online tools may make it easier for consumers to shop for vehicles and products at home, but interacting with a salesperson is a key component of high customer sales satisfaction, a J.D. Power study finds.
  
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• Maserati Ghibli S 2017 facelift review

  15-11-2017 18:43
  
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  Image 1 of 24 15 Nov, 2017 5:45pmSteve Sutcliffe
  Sweeping changes mean Maserati's Ghibli update is '70 per cent' new. We drive it to see where it's improvedMaserati has come a long way in a relatively short period of time since its rebirth in 2013, and so far the Ghibli has been one of its greatest successes, commercially if not dynamically. Based unashamedly on the larger, longer Quattroporte, it’s just been thoroughly revised both above and beneath the skin to a point where
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500 spotted with split tailgate

  15-11-2017 18:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,RAM,Technology,TruckWe haven't seen a pickup tailgate like this since the Lincoln Blackwood.Continue reading 2019 Ram 1500 spotted with split tailgate 2019 Ram 1500 spotted with split tailgate originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Body-In-White Components Market to 2025 - Key Players are Magna International, Hyundai Rotem ... - Business Wire (press release)

  15-11-2017 18:35 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Body-In-White Components Market to 2025 - Key Players are Magna International, Hyundai Rotem ...
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  The Global Automotive Body-in-white Components Market Analysis to 2025 is a specialized and in-depth study of the automotive body-in-white industry with a focus on the global market trend. The report aims to provide an overview of global body-in-white ...and more »
  
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• PSA outlines global mobility strategy - just-auto.com

  15-11-2017 18:26 via just-auto.com
  PSA outlines global mobility strategy
  just-auto.com
  Newly enlarged Groupe PSA faces challenges on a number of fronts as it looks to integrate Opel and Vauxhall to its operations. Like other OEMs, it also needs a strategy for a rapidly changing urban mobility landscape. Chris Wright was in Paris to hear ...and more »
  
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• New Foxconn plant could spur driverless lanes on I-94 in Wisconsin

  15-11-2017 18:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,United States,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous"Where's the autonomous vehicle lane?"Continue reading New Foxconn plant could spur driverless lanes on I-94 in Wisconsin New Foxconn plant could spur driverless lanes on I-94 in Wisconsin originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA outlines global mobility strategy

  15-11-2017 18:21
  Newly enlarged Groupe PSA faces challenges on a number of fronts as it looks to integrate Opel and Vauxhall to its operations. Like other OEMs, it also needs a strategy for a rapidly changing urban mobility landscape. Chris Wright was in Paris to hear more.
  
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• Fleet capacity utilisation to soar under car-sharing - just-auto.com

  15-11-2017 18:15 via just-auto.com
  Fleet capacity utilisation to soar under car-sharing
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  The majority of vehicles used by car-sharing schemes will have utilisation rates above 50% by 2020 - up from around 5% now, according to Fujitsu America. As Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) becomes a reality in the day-to-day life of consumers, there will ...and more »
  
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• New seven-seat Lexus RX L on the way

  15-11-2017 18:13
  
  Jonathan Burn2017-11-15 17:20
  More practical, seven-seat Lexus RX L will debut at the LA Motor Show later this month Lexus has confirmed that a seven-seat version of its flagship RX SUV, to be called the RX L, will be launched at this month's LA Motor Show. And it will be coming to UK showrooms in the second half of next year.
  Previewed by a single teaser shot, the RX L will give Lexus a rival for the likes of the Audi Q7, Land Rover Discovery and Volvo XC90. The two additional seats will come f
  
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• Fleet capacity utilisation to soar under car-sharing

  15-11-2017 18:07
  The majority of vehicles used by car-sharing schemes will have utilisation rates above 50% by 2020 - up from around 5% now, according to Fujitsu America.
  
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• Dyson sues ex-CEO for sharing secrets on electric car

  15-11-2017 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dyson is suing former CEO Max Conze for allegedly revealing confidential information, including details of the British company's plan to expand into the EV market.
  
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• 2018 Jaguar XJR575 First Drive Review | Everyone loves an underdog, right?

  15-11-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,First Drives,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe Jaguar XJR's premium trim lends a bit more modernity to the familiar cabin.Continue reading 2018 Jaguar XJR575 First Drive Review | Everyone loves an underdog, right? 2018 Jaguar XJR575 First Drive Review | Everyone loves an underdog, right? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cordray to resign from CFPB, may run for Ohio governor

  15-11-2017 17:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Richard Cordray plans to step down as the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the controversial consumer watchdog created by President Obama following the 2008-09 financial crisis, amid growing speculation that he will run for governor...
  
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• Hyundai plans several new crossovers, including diesel

  15-11-2017 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai said its plan for an expanded crossover lineup for the U.S. will include a battery-electric vehicle, a fuel cell offering, a diesel utility and an A-segment vehicle.
  
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• Global Automotive Labels Market to 2025 - Focus on Heat Transfer, Pressure-Sensitive Labeling, In-Mold Labeling ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  15-11-2017 17:41 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Labels Market to 2025 - Focus on Heat Transfer, Pressure-Sensitive Labeling, In-Mold Labeling ...
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  Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include increasing demand for RFID labels, high growth in emerging economies and recent technological developments in dermatology devices. Based on mechanism the market is categorized into ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Labels Market to 2025 - Focus on Heat Transfer ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  15-11-2017 17:41 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Labels Market to 2025 - Focus on Heat Transfer ...
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  Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include increasing demand for RFID labels, high growth in emerging economies and recent ...and more »
  
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• Track-only Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro revealed

  15-11-2017 17:32
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-16 09:00
  Only 25 track-day Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro hypercars to be produced, with deliveries set to begin in 2020Aston Martin has introduced a more powerful and lighter version of the Valkyrie hypercar as part of its AMR Pro sub-brand. Only 25 examples of the track-only model will be built and all have been snapped up.
  Designed in collaboration with famed Formula One designer Adrian Newey and Red Bull Racing, first customers can expect to take delivery in 2020.
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• Musk's 'verbal' approval for hyperloop may have been miscommunication

  15-11-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyMusk's 'verbal' approval for Hyperloop tunnels appear to have come from White House panel on regulatory reform.Continue reading Musk's 'verbal' approval for hyperloop may have been miscommunication Musk's 'verbal' approval for hyperloop may have been miscommunication originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this
  
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• Updated Mazda 6 teased ahead of LA Motor Show debut

  15-11-2017 17:24
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-15 16:40
  Flagship Mazda saloon will be introduced in North America, with a late-2018 introduction into the UK market on the cardsMazda will debut an updated version of the Mazda 6  saloon at the LA Motor Show next month, with an official teaser previewing the re-engineered and redesigned model.
  The revised Mazda 6 will be introduced to the North American market initially, but Auto Express understands that the facelifted model will come to the UK in the second half
  
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• Lexus to unwrap 3-row RX crossover at L.A. Auto Show

  15-11-2017 17:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lexus' U.S. dealers have clamored for a family-friendly version of the popular RX crossover for years, but it's unclear whether the third row will accommodate two or three passengers.
  
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• GM: New EV platform to debut in 2021, reduce costs 30%

  15-11-2017 17:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM plans its global EV volume to be 1 million vehicles by 2026, driven by a reduction in cost for its next-generation EV platform that's due in 2021.
  
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• GM aims to sell 1M EVs annually by 2026; next-gen vehicles start in 2021

  15-11-2017 17:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM expects its electrified vehicle business to be profitable with the launch of the next-generation EV platform in 2021 and with annual global EV sales of 1 million by 2026, CEO Mary Barra says.
  
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• Why there might be hope for millennials renting cars

  15-11-2017 17:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  I rented a car for the first time and it wasn't bad, perhaps signaling hope that millennials will use rental cars.
  
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• Lexus RX L coming to L.A. with 3 rows of seats

  15-11-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Lexus,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,LuxurySpace and seating in a car-like SUV.Continue reading Lexus RX L coming to L.A. with 3 rows of seats Lexus RX L coming to L.A. with 3 rows of seats originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla says it will fight lawsuit claiming racial discrimination

  15-11-2017 16:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,ElectricIt's one of a number of lawsuits regarding ignored complaints of racial harassment.Continue reading Tesla says it will fight lawsuit claiming racial discrimination Tesla says it will fight lawsuit claiming racial discrimination originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Seating Systems Market to 2025 - Growing Demand for Premium Vehicles and Economy Cars in ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  15-11-2017 16:23 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Seating Systems Market to 2025 - Growing Demand for Premium Vehicles and Economy Cars in ...
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  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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• Pope Francis gets a papal-themed Lamborghini Huracan

  15-11-2017 16:16
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Design/Style,Lamborghini,Auctions,Coupe,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsThe new Popemobile, it's not. But after being blessed and autographed, it'll be auctioned for charity.Continue reading Pope Francis gets a papal-themed Lamborghini Huracan Pope Francis gets a papal-themed Lamborghini Huracan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Novelis Brings Innovative Automotive Aluminium Alloy to North America - Aluminium Insider

  15-11-2017 16:00 via aluminiuminsider.com
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  Novelis Brings Innovative Automotive Aluminium Alloy to North America
  Aluminium Insider
  Atlanta's rolled and recycled aluminium firm Novelis Inc. announced yesterday that it has made available Advanz 6HF – e/s200 aluminium alloy to North American clients. The alloy, which is intended for use in automotive applications, was originally (and ...
  
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• 2018 Mazda6 gets more power, efficiency to go with updated looks

  15-11-2017 15:54
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Mazda,SedanThe teasers reveal a lot.Continue reading 2018 Mazda6 gets more power, efficiency to go with updated looks 2018 Mazda6 gets more power, efficiency to go with updated looks originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla to challenge suit claiming racial discrimination

  15-11-2017 15:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla said it would fight a class-action lawsuit filed against it earlier this week claiming the electric automaker's California production plant was a "hotbed for racist behavior."
  
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• This "dog" will outlive any master

  15-11-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThere is a new SpotMini from robotics maker Boston Dynamics. We first saw the four-legged SpotMini in 2016 but this video clip from Boston Dynamics suggests that SpotMini has evolved. The Boston Dynamics YouTube page says that details for the bot are forthcoming. You can see more video at bostondynamics.com.Continue reading This "dog" will outlive any master This "dog" will outlive any master originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:
  
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• Retailers up unexpectedly in October thanks to car sales

  15-11-2017 15:16
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Ownership,Crossover,SUVOctober illustrated the the auto sector's strength.Continue reading Retailers up unexpectedly in October thanks to car sales Retailers up unexpectedly in October thanks to car sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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