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• Automotive retail responds to the Autumn Budget - MotorTradeNews.com (press release)

  23-11-2017 22:37 via motortradenews.com
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  Automotive retail responds to the Autumn Budget
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  PhilipHammondMP The Chancellor's Autumn Budget offered further clarity on the Governments plans to move consumers away from diesel cars and into petrol and AFV's models. The Budget signaled that in April 2018 VED rates for diesel cars not meeting ...and more »
  
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• UK speeding offences reach a six-year high

  23-11-2017 18:52
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-11-23 18:00
  Official figures reveal 2.1 million drivers caught speeding in 2016, up from 1.6 million in 2011The number of drivers caught speeding has reached a six-year high, with 2.15 million motorists caught last year according to new official figures.
  The data – released by the Department for Transport – also reveal an extra 28,000 drivers were issued with a fixed penalty notice (FPN), taken to court or given a written warning for speeding in the last year compa
  
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• Speeding offences reach six-year high

  23-11-2017 18:52
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-11-23 18:00
  Official figures reveal 2.1 million drivers caught speeding in 2016, up from 1.6 million in 2011The number of drivers caught speeding has reached a six-year high, with 2.15 million motorists caught last year according to new official figures.
  The data – released by the Department for Transport – also reveal an extra 28,000 drivers were issued with a fixed penalty notice (FPN), taken to court or given a written warning for speeding in the last year compa
  
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• New 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo spied for the first time

  23-11-2017 18:37
  
  James Brodie2017-11-23 17:36
  Hottest version of next-generation 911 spotted wearing wide bodywork An all-new Porsche 911 is due in 2019, and a flagship 911 Turbo looks set to follow closely in the footsteps of the next-generation base model; our spy photographers have spotted it for the first time.
  Comparing these pictures to those taken on numerous sightings of the regular 911 coupe make it plain to see that this is Porsche’s next turbocharged range-topper. It sits wider with extended whe
  
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• Porsche 911 Turbo arrives with 572bhp and £134k price tag 

  23-11-2017 18:36
  
  Porsche has revealed the new 911 Turbo. Though the latest versions of the Coupe and Cabriolet sit below the S-badged models we drove earlier this year, it still boasts vital stats that promise devastating real-world performance. 
  Powered by a twin-turbocharged, 3.8-litre flat six engine, the Turbo pumps out 572bhp and 750Nm of torque with an overboost function. That’s a 40bhp and 40Nm increase over its predecessor, which is achieved through a redesigned charge air cooling system, and
  
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• FCA's Jeep adds to 2018 Compass airbag recall

  23-11-2017 18:29
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles added to its Jeep Compass recall with 1,200 units in India.
  
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• Honda targeting 15 minute recharge time for 2022 EV

  23-11-2017 18:15
  
  James Brodie2017-11-23 17:15
  Reports suggest Honda is looking to develop battery tech that will take full advantage of 350kW Combined Charging System techHonda is currently looking to develop technology that will enable future electric vehicles with ranges of around 150 miles to recharge fully in 15 minutes, according to a report issued by Nikkei Asian Review.
  The newspaper says that central to this plan will be the development of a new high-capacity battery that can handle ultra-rapid charging.
  
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• Global Automotive Solenoid Market - Segmentation Analysis and Forecast by Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  23-11-2017 17:23 via businesswire.com
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  Global Automotive Solenoid Market - Segmentation Analysis and Forecast by Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new report on the global solenoid market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new report on the global solenoid market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Full Size · Small · Preview.
  Global Automotive Solenoid Market 2017-2021 - Increased Demand for Vehicles that Operate on Al
  
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• New Lexus RX 450h Sport shakes up RX range

  23-11-2017 17:11
  
  James Brodie2017-11-23 16:15
  Lexus has added a sporty new mid-grade option to the RX line-up, though only for the range-topping V6 hybrid modelLexus has revealed a new trim level for the RX SUV, which is intended to inject some additional sportiness into the RX range with a handful of eye-catching styling tweaks.
  The RX 450h Sport – only available as a range topping hybrid 450h model – has been revealed for the European market, with UK sales to commence in the first quarter of 2018.
  
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• Skoda Kodiaq SUV vs Peugeot 3008 SUV

  23-11-2017 16:38
  
  2017-11-25 16:00
  The Peugeot 3008 has ruled the large SUV class in 2017. But can the new Skoda Kodiaq topple it?Buoyed by the success of its Kodiaq large SUV – an Auto Express 2017 New Car Awards winner, no less – Skoda is bidding to keep up the momentum with this, the new Karoq mid-sized SUV. It’s a replacement for the ever-popular Yeti, and is aimed at capturing the imaginations of buyers in one of the most popular and lucrative sectors of the market. We are testing it for th
  
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• Skoda Karoq SUV vs Peugeot 3008 SUV

  23-11-2017 16:38
  
  2017-11-25 16:00
  The Peugeot 3008 has ruled the compact SUV class in 2017. But can the new Skoda Karoq topple it?Buoyed by the success of its Kodiaq large SUV – an Auto Express 2017 New Car Awards winner, no less – Skoda is bidding to keep up the momentum with this, the new Karoq mid-sized SUV. It’s a replacement for the ever-popular Yeti, and is aimed at capturing the imaginations of buyers in one of the most popular and lucrative sectors of the market. We are testing it for t
  
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• Black Friday deals expected to boost new car sales this year

  23-11-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Used Car BuyingU.S. new vehicle sales will show a 3.5-percent rise in November from a year earlier with retailers stretching out Black Friday deals for the full month.Continue reading Black Friday deals expected to boost new car sales this year Black Friday deals expected to boost new car sales this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How To Find Your Favorite Automotive Fonts - Jalopnik

  23-11-2017 16:02 via jalopnik.com
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  How To Find Your Favorite Automotive Fonts
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  Many typefaces in your favorite car badges, gauges and advertisements are instantly recognizable. Now if you want know what those word-designs are actually called and how to download them, we've got you covered. Error loading player: No playable ...
  
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• Volkswagen steps up supply efforts for battery metals

  23-11-2017 15:56
  VW Group is reportedly stepping up its efforts to secure supplies of important commodities for battery production as part of its strategy to boost electrification in its product range.
  
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• SEAT Arona review

  23-11-2017 15:21
  
  For Refined petrol engines. Slick infotainment system with good connectivity. All versions get decent levels of equipmentOur Rating 
  4 Against Not as practical as some rivals. Sports suspension could feel firm on UK roads. Cabin can appear a bit dark and gloomy2017
  The SEAT Arona is a well-rounded small SUV, with refined engines and generous standard equipment levelsThe SEAT Arona is an above-average offering amongst the burgeoning array of small SUVs currently on the market. It o
  
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• Tesla opens Model 3 order process to non-employees

  23-11-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Technology,Sedan,PerformanceOnly a handful of customers are likely to get one when Tesla is still struggling to ramp up production, and you still have to order a high-spec model with the long-range battery and premium interior.Continue reading Tesla opens Model 3 order process to non-employees Tesla opens Model 3 order process to non-employees originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email thi
  
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• Mercedes starts drip feeding new A-class details

  23-11-2017 14:13
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has revealed a stunning cockpit design for its upcoming redesigned A-Class.
  
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• Audi bids for greater quality with digitalised Virtual Master Jig

  23-11-2017 13:33
  
  James Brodie2017-11-23 12:33
  Audi's quality assurance team reveals new tech that it hopes will deliver greater quality fit and finish on all future modelsAudi has revealed how it plans to improve the perceived build quality of its cars in the near future, with new, technologically advanced quality assurance systems.
  At the heart of this is the Virtual Master Jig. It’s a new digitalised jig system currently being assessed by Audi’s quality assurance team at the firm’s headquarte
  
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• Mitsubishi subsidiaries falsified data for products supplied to aerospace, automotive and power customers - The Japan Times

  23-11-2017 13:11 via japantimes.co.jp
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  Mitsubishi subsidiaries falsified data for products supplied to aerospace, automotive and power customers
  The Japan Times
  Mitsubishi Materials Corp. said Thursday that three of its subsidiaries have falsified specification data for products supplied to the aerospace, automotive and electric power industries. The revelation comes on the heels of quality control scandals at ...and more »
  
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• GAC Motor heading for Detroit show

  23-11-2017 13:02
  GAC Motor, which claims to be China's fastest growing automaker, said it would exhibit at the NAIAS, better known as the Detroit auto show, in 2018.
  
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• Renault Samsung boosts SM3 EV range

  23-11-2017 12:14
  Renault Samsung Motors has launched an updated SM3 ZE (zero emissions or full EV) at the Daegu International Future Auto Expo in South Korea.
  
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• Singapore opens autonomous driving centre

  23-11-2017 11:54
  Singapore has officially opened the CETRAN (Centre of Excellence for Test and Research of Automomous Vehicles) dedicated to the development of self driving technology.
  
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• Thai sales rise 13% in October

  23-11-2017 11:29
  Thailand's new vehicle market expanded by 13.1% to 68,551 units in October compared with 60,634 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries.
  
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• Dongfeng Infiniti to start up second plant

  23-11-2017 11:23
  Dongfeng Infiniti Company is set to begin production of Infiniti-branded vehicles at a second plant in China, in the Dalian Free Trade Zone in the North-eastern province of Liaoning.
  
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• Volkswagen Golf GTE Performance hybrid prototype review

  23-11-2017 11:22
  
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  Image 1 of 3 23 Nov, 2017 10:15amJohn McIlroy
  A tweaked version of the VW Golf GTE is in the pipeline, and we’ve been for a quick drive in an early prototypeVolkswagen is hoping to boost the image of its plug-in Golf with a high-performance version of its GTE hybrid model - and Auto Express has been for a quick drive to see how it’s shaping up.
  The German manufacturer is aiming to ramp up its reputation for electrification in the build-up to the arrival of its forthcomin
  
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• FCA Serbia cites megatrends as driving business

  23-11-2017 11:08
  FCA Serbia purchasing says the emergence of new mobility solutions such as self-driving taxis and partnership with technology companies will drive business.
  
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• Lanxess building new plastics plant in China

  23-11-2017 11:06
  Chemicals group Lanxess is strengthening its presence in the growing market of China: The Cologne-based company is building a new plant for high-performance plastics in Changzhou for around EUR20m (US$23.6m).
  
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• Grupo Antolin sales stall on competitive pressures

  23-11-2017 11:05
  Grupo Antolin, a supplier of automobile interiors, reached sales of EUR3,750m (US$4,438m) in the first nine months of the year, representing an increase of 1.2% compared to the same period in the previous year. The EBITDA for Grupo Antolin stood at EUR353m in the first nine months of the year.
  
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• BASF coatings selected by Belgee Belarus plant

  23-11-2017 11:02
  With the opening of Belgee's new automotive production plant in Belarus this week, cooperation between BASF and the Chinese-Belarusian joint venture has reached another milestone.
  
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• Audi expands its premium mobility services in Hong Kong

  23-11-2017 11:00
  Audi says it is significantly expanding its mobility offerings in Hong Kong.
  
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• UK car production up in October

  23-11-2017 10:50
  Car production in the UK rose in October driven by strong exports. The small gain of 3.5% reversed the recent declining trend, but the SMMT also said that forecasts for overall annual production this year are being revised down.
  
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• Volkswagen Golf MHEV hybrid prototype review

  23-11-2017 10:41
  
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  Image 1 of 5 23 Nov, 2017 9:30amJohn McIlroy
  We get a short drive in two next-generation VW Golf hybrids, which will improve performance and lower emissionsVolkswagen is gearing up to introduce 48v mild hybrid technology on its wide-ranging line-up of cars - and Auto Express has been deep inside the company’s test facility in Germany to try it out.
  The systems are expected to be offered first on the next generation of the Golf, due by 2019. There are two levels; the first VW c
  
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• SEAT Ibiza FR 1.5 TSI Evo review

  23-11-2017 10:31
  
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  Image 1 of 13 23 Nov, 2017 10:00amRichard Ingram
  Warm hatchback arrives with powerful turbo engine, but is it fun enough to justify its price premium?We’ve already been promised big plans for SEAT’s forthcoming Cupra sub-brand. But until the standalone models arrive, bosses are looking to add a little heat into the line-up by installing the VW Group’s new 1.5-litre TSI Evo engine across the range.
  First up is the firm’s Ibiza supermini. Available only in FR
  
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