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• Mongolia's automotive gasoline imports increase by nearly 39 percent - Xinhua

  17-11-2017 23:16 via news.xinhuanet.com
  Mongolia's automotive gasoline imports increase by nearly 39 percent
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  ULAN BATOR, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- The volume of imports of automotive gasoline to Mongolia grew by 38.7 percent year-on-year in January-October 2017 to 210.5 million U.S. dollars, according to the National Statistics Committee of Mongolia on Friday.and more »
  
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• Two-thirds of U.S. vehicles with Takata airbags still not fixed

  17-11-2017 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nearly two-thirds of vehicles in the United States with defective Takata airbag inflators remain unrepaired as automakers have made varying degrees of progress addressing the largest recall ever.
  
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• Nissan will send U.S.-built Titans to China

  17-11-2017 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan will ship the U.S.-built Titan pickup to China as the company and its Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance explore more commercial opportunities around the world.
  
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• U.S. rejects Ford bid to delay airbag recall of 3 million vehicles

  17-11-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ford,Safety,TechnologyOnly about a third of inflators have been replaced out of 65 million worldwide.Continue reading U.S. rejects Ford bid to delay airbag recall of 3 million vehicles U.S. rejects Ford bid to delay airbag recall of 3 million vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Test and Measurement: Tektronix boosts automotive, embedded offerings - RCR Wireless News

  17-11-2017 21:58 via rcrwireless.com
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  Test and Measurement: Tektronix boosts automotive, embedded offerings
  RCR Wireless News
  Tektronix introduced a low-profile oscilloscope this week aimed at better test performance in a small form factor, while bolstering the capabilities of its existing 5 Series mixed-signal oscilloscopes with new options and software for automotive and ...
  
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• Tesla Roadster | 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds!

  17-11-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoTesla calls the all-wheel-drive EV the "quickest car in the world," with a claimed 0-60 mile-per-hour time of just 1.9 seconds. The sprint to 100 mph takes only 4.2 seconds, and its top speed is over 250 mph.Continue reading Tesla Roadster | 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds! Tesla Roadster | 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:45:46 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• Should Tesla stop building cars?

  17-11-2017 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Could Tesla have avoided "manufacturing hell" by sticking with what it's good at like Apple and not producing its own products?
  
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• Tesla's new Semi Truck drives 400 miles on a 30 minute charge

  17-11-2017 21:34
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoElon Musk's 'Master Plan' continues to unfold. On November 17, 2017 Elon Musk took the stage to unveil Tesla's new electric semi truck. The truck can go 0-60MPH in only 5 seconds with an attached trailer, has 500 miles of electric range, and is able to be charged up to 400 miles within 30 minutes thanks to Tesla's megachargers. To learn more about the new semi, see our full write-up of the truck here: https://www.autoblog.com/2017/11/17/tesla-elec
  
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• 5 Things we love and hate about the Tesla Roadster

  17-11-2017 21:32
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThere are some things we really like about the new Tesla Roaster. But not all is rosy with the new sportscar.Continue reading 5 Things we love and hate about the Tesla Roadster 5 Things we love and hate about the Tesla Roadster originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. rejects Ford, Mazda petitions to delay recall of Takata airbags

  17-11-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  NHTSA turned down a petition by Ford and Mazda to delay -- for additional testing -- the recall of about 3 million vehicles with potentially defective airbag inflators made by Takata.
  
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• VIDEO: An Analysis of Automotive Additive Applications - ENGINEERING.com

  17-11-2017 21:12 via engineering.com
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  VIDEO: An Analysis of Automotive Additive Applications
  ENGINEERING.com
  In 2016, Toyota's Kentucky plant built 366,302 Camry automobiles. That's over 1,000 cars a day, by no means an outlier in terms of production volume in the automotive industry. So, what can additive manufacturing—a technology that's notorious for long ...and more »
  
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• Michael Schumacher's 2001 F1 car sells for $7.5m, nearly twice its estimate

  17-11-2017 20:44
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,Ferrari,Auctions,Car Buying,Performance,RacingIt helped him win the 2001 F1 championship.Continue reading Michael Schumacher's 2001 F1 car sells for $7.5m, nearly twice its estimate Michael Schumacher's 2001 F1 car sells for $7.5m, nearly twice its estimate originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk reopens fundraising playbook to launch Semi, Roadster

  17-11-2017 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk is turning to a tried-and-true source of financing for his unprofitable car company -- paying customers willing to wait years for delivery of shiny new wheels.
  
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• Wells Fargo dismisses head of consumer lending

  17-11-2017 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Franklin Codel, the head of consumer lending at Wells Fargo, was fired over unsuitable communications he had with a former employee, the bank said, the latest upheaval at a lender roiled by scandal for more than a year.
  
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• Jay Amestoy, retired head of PR for Mazda, dies after lengthy illness

  17-11-2017 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jay Amestoy, who spent more than two decades at the public relations helm at Mazda North America and previously worked in public relations for Volkswagen Group of America, died late Thursday. He was 69.
  
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• Devel Sixty 6x6 SUV looks ready to survive the apocalypse

  17-11-2017 19:48
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Middle East,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadUnder the hood, there's a 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel V8 making 720 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque.
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• APAC to Dominate the Automotive Transmission Dynamometer Market | Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  17-11-2017 19:43 via businesswire.com
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  APAC to Dominate the Automotive Transmission Dynamometer Market | Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive transmission dynamometer market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive transmission dynamometer market from ...
  Global Automotive High-mount Stop Lamp Market - Strong Demand from APAC | TechnavioDigital Journal
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• New Jaguar E-Pace SUV 2017 review

  17-11-2017 19:25
  
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  Image 1 of 14 19 Nov, 2017 (All day)John McIlroy
  The F-Pace has been a sales hit for Jaguar, so can the more affordable E-Pace do the same? We find outThe Jaguar F-Pace has become the fastest-selling model in the company’s history. So it’s little surprise that the British brand is keen to follow up its first SUV with another, even more affordable offering: the E-Pace. Now we’ve had our first chance to get behind the wheel of the new baby model – and on UK ro
  
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• Global Automotive Surround View Systems Market - Growth Analysis and Forecast | Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  17-11-2017 19:23 via businesswire.com
  Business Wire (press release)
  Global Automotive Surround View Systems Market - Growth Analysis and Forecast | Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive surround view systems market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive surround view systems market from 2017-2021.
  Automotive Ignition Coil Market to Exceed a Value of US $3.8 Bn During 2016-2026Digital Journal
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• VW invests 34 billion euros in EVs and autonomous tech

  17-11-2017 19:14
  
  Jonathan Burn2017-11-17 18:35
  Five-year investment plan will see bulk of 34 billion euros put towards electric vehicle development up to 2020The VW Group has announced an investment of 34 billion euros for the development of electric cars, autonomous driving technology and mobility services up to 2022.
  The majority of that investment will be put towards new electric and hybrid vehicles, the company has said. By 2030 the VW Group claims that its entire product portfolio will be electrified; one i
  
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• U.S. chamber warns Trump of political pain over NAFTA's demise

  17-11-2017 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  The lead negotiators for the three NAFTA countries joined the latest round of talks as the Chamber of Commerce warned that an American pullout would hit hardest some key swing states that President Trump captured on his road to office.
  
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• Automotive design agency explores Chinese expansion options - The Business Desk

  17-11-2017 18:57 via thebusinessdesk.com
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  Automotive design agency explores Chinese expansion options
  The Business Desk
  Midlands-based design and engineering group, Envisage is eyeing fresh international expansion – possibly in China. The Envisage Group, which is made up of five companies undertaking design, engineering, and niche manufacturing, has opened offices in ...
  
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• Tesla has takers for electric Semi: J.B. Hunt, Walmart, grocery chains: UPDATE

  17-11-2017 18:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,FutureTesla promises lower operating costs from its electric big rig.Continue reading Tesla has takers for electric Semi: J.B. Hunt, Walmart, grocery chains: UPDATE Tesla has takers for electric Semi: J.B. Hunt, Walmart, grocery chains: UPDATE originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla has takers for electric Semi: J.B. Hunt and Walmart

  17-11-2017 18:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,FutureTesla promises lower operating costs from its electric big rig.Continue reading Tesla has takers for electric Semi: J.B. Hunt and Walmart Tesla has takers for electric Semi: J.B. Hunt and Walmart originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Electrical Products Industry | Markets Insider - Markets Insider

  17-11-2017 18:45 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Global Automotive Electrical Products Industry | Markets Insider
  Markets Insider
  NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Electrical Products in US$ by the following Product ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Electrical Products Industry - Markets Insider

  17-11-2017 18:45 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Global Automotive Electrical Products Industry
  Markets Insider
  NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Electrical Products in US$ by the following Product Segments: Automotive Batteries, Automotive Connectors, Alternators & Starters, Ignition Systems and ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts Industry - Markets Insider

  17-11-2017 18:45 via markets.businessinsider.com
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  Global Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts Industry
  Markets Insider
  NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts in US$ by the following Product Segments: Brake Pads, and Brake Shoes. Read the full report: ...
  Automotive Regenerative Braking System Market to Have a Vivid Growth Experience in Near Future: Radiant Insights ...PR Newswire (press release)all 131 news articles »
  
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• Meeting the Dynamic Engineering Needs of Today's Automotive Assembly Lines - ARC Viewpoints (press release) (blog)

  17-11-2017 18:00 via arcweb.com
  ARC Viewpoints (press release) (blog)
  Meeting the Dynamic Engineering Needs of Today's Automotive Assembly Lines
  ARC Viewpoints (press release) (blog)
  For an automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the assembly line represents a tremendous capital cost and operating expense. As product complexity, configurations and model changes increase, assembly line engineering programs regularly ...
  
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• 2017 Honda Civic Type R Drivers' Notes | Civic leader

  17-11-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Honda,Quick Spins,Hatchback,Performance306 horsepower all to the front wheels.Continue reading 2017 Honda Civic Type R Drivers' Notes | Civic leader 2017 Honda Civic Type R Drivers' Notes | Civic leader originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ford Fiesta Vignale 2017 review

  17-11-2017 17:59
  
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  Image 1 of 22 17 Nov, 2017 5:00pmLawrence Allan
  Is Ford’s luxurious Fiesta Vignale a worthy range flagship? We’ve driven one to find outAs Britain’s roads become ever more crowded, the increasing draw of premium small cars isn’t surprising. After all, everybody wants a bit of luxury, but they don’t necessarily want to deal with the dimensions or running costs of an executive saloon or posh SUV.Ford is looking to capitalise on this with the new Fiesta V
  
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• Cops ticket driver with iPhone, tablet lashed to the wheel

  17-11-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,CanadaToday in stupid driving.Continue reading Cops ticket driver with iPhone, tablet lashed to the wheel Cops ticket driver with iPhone, tablet lashed to the wheel originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wall Street ponders impact of Tesla Semi, Roadster

  17-11-2017 17:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  The features of Tesla's new Semi truck steamrolled Wall Street expectations, with an estimated 500-mile driving range that was almost double what analysts had modeled.
  
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• Czech Republic tips hat to past for current strength - just-auto.com

  17-11-2017 16:35 via just-auto.com
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  Czech Republic tips hat to past for current strength
  just-auto.com
  Czech prowess in manufacturing skills can partly be attributed to the country's Communist past says the country's Automotive Industry Association's secretary-general. The former Czechoslovakia was under the tutelage of the Communist yoke and directed ...
  
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• Czech Republic tips hat to past for current strength

  17-11-2017 16:29
  Czech prowess in manufacturing skills can partly be attributed to the country's Communist past says the country's Automotive Industry Association's secretary-general.
  
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• Toyota plans EV in China by 2020

  17-11-2017 16:04
  Toyota has announced today that it will be rolling out an electric vehicle under the Toyota brand in the Chinese market in 2020.
  
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• "We’re still waiting for a truly great small SUV"

  17-11-2017 15:51
  
  John McIlroy2017-11-18 16:00
  Deputy editor John McIlroy looks at the mystery of small SUVs and reflects on the lack of daring and inventive features in their designBarely a week goes by, it seems, without one of our reviewers reporting back from the latest launch of a small SUV. 
  I’ve been to three myself over the past month, picking apart the respective merits of the Citroen C3 Aircross, SEAT Arona and Hyundai Kona – and recently we put the first two of those up against the Kia
  
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• Borgward ready for early 2018 launch in Europe

  17-11-2017 15:46
  
  James Brodie2017-11-17 14:30
  Borgward's BX7 is ready to hit the German market early next year, with a right-hand-drive BX5 being considered for the UKReborn German marque Borgward is preparing to launch in Europe, with the introduction of its largest car, the BX7, planned for the first quarter of 2018 in Germany and neighbouring countries.A right-hand drive version of the smaller BX5 is the “next step”, according to Tom Anliker, Borgward’s Vice-President of marketing. Asked if
  
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• Porsche 911 hybrid reportedly under consideration again

  17-11-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,PerformanceEarlier this year, the idea seemed to be off the table.Continue reading Porsche 911 hybrid reportedly under consideration again Porsche 911 hybrid reportedly under consideration again originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota plots return to EVs, this time in Asia

  17-11-2017 15:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Selling EVs in China and India will mark the return of Toyota into the battery-powered market after halting production of the electric RAV4 in 2014.
  
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• Tesla's ambition will further strain finances — but investors are unfazed

  17-11-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Convertible,Truck,Autonomous,ElectricThese things, on top of the Model 3.Continue reading Tesla's ambition will further strain finances — but investors are unfazed Tesla's ambition will further strain finances — but investors are unfazed originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW spending nearly $85 billion total on electric and self-driving cars

  17-11-2017 14:59
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,HybridThe goal: To be No. 1 in EVs.Continue reading VW spending nearly $85 billion total on electric and self-driving cars VW spending nearly $85 billion total on electric and self-driving cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Supplier Industry Experts Convene in Detroit and Share 2018 Outlook - Lexology

  17-11-2017 14:59 via lexology.com
  Automotive Supplier Industry Experts Convene in Detroit and Share 2018 Outlook
  Lexology
  The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) held its 19th Annual Conference this week in suburban Detroit under the theme: “The Industry's New Landscape.” And while much of the day was devoted to autonomous vehicle developments and the ...and more »
  
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• Chinese Wey SUV will hit Europe in 2020s

  17-11-2017 14:44
  
  James Brodie2017-11-17 13:40
  Great Wall-owned Wey is eyeing European sales, with its first SUV due in the next five yearsChinese SUV-giant Great Wall is preparing to launch its premium Wey-badged sub-brand in Europe in the early 2020s, according to CEO Jens Steingraber.
  Speaking to Auto Express at the 2017 Guangzhou Motor Show, the brand’s chief executive confirmed the brand has ambitions to move west early in the next decade. However, it’ll be a while before the Wey marque lands in
  
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• Struggling Chery calls in local help in Brazil - the week

  17-11-2017 14:21
  Our Man in Brazil, Fernando Calmon, reported this week on an interesting development that sees seasoned local importer, assembler and distributor CAOA Group join with Chery to manage Chery's factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The deal is valued at around US$60m for CAOA to acquire 50% of the Chinese brand's Brazilian operations including the Jacarei plant, in the Greater Sao Paulo area; importation and sales are included.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Renault Twingo GT

  17-11-2017 14:20
  Is any manufacturer making money in Europe's A segment? Surprisingly, some probably are. The key to success is either selling old cars at aggressive prices or collaboration in R&D and manufacturing. Renault chose the latter route for the Twingo.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Future Honda electric models and platforms

  17-11-2017 14:17
  Concluding the series, and after earlier chapters on Acura future vehicles and Honda's plans for cars and SUVs, this final feature delves into what's likely to be coming for Honda pick-ups, MPVs/minivans, hybrids, PHEVs and electric models.
  
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• U.S. probes 415,000 VW vehicles for airbag problems

  17-11-2017 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  NHTSA opened an investigation into potential airbag failures in 415,000 Volkswagen vehicles after the company issued a recall for the same issue in 2015.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Future Honda cars and architectures

  17-11-2017 14:09
  Having already explored what's ahead for Acura, the second chapter in a three-part series examining Honda's future models plans now turns to the company's next generation of Honda cars, crossovers and SUVs. The final article will be all about MPVs/minivans, pick-ups and electrified models.
  
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• Tesla's new Roadster is "the quickest car in the world" - HEXUS

  17-11-2017 14:02 via hexus.net
  HEXUS
  Tesla's new Roadster is "the quickest car in the world"
  HEXUS
  A few hours ago at an event in Los Angeles, Tesla launched a couple of very interesting, envelope-pushing, new vehicles. For performance automobile fans it launched the new Tesla Roadster, claimed to be the "quickest car in the world" with quoted 0 ...
  Tesla wants to electrify big trucks, adding to its ambitionsCharleston Post Courier
  Tesla takes the fight to diesel with fully-electric SemiAutomotive World (press release)
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• SEAT Arona vs Citroen C3 Aircross vs Kia Stonic

  17-11-2017 13:55
  
  2017-11-18 10:00
  We deliver our verdict on three all-new SUVs to hit the market – the SEAT Arona, Citroen C3 Aircross and Kia StonicA flood of compact SUVs has arrived in the UK towards the end of this year, and we’ve rounded up three of the newest and best that are all hoping to put clear water between themselves and their rivals. However, the contest will be tough, as the cars all feature clever tech to move the game on yet another step compared with the current
  
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