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• U.S.-spec 2018 Hyundai Kona bows in L.A.

  29-11-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Hyundai,Crossover,SUVFWD and AWD versions are available.Continue reading U.S.-spec 2018 Hyundai Kona bows in L.A. U.S.-spec 2018 Hyundai Kona bows in L.A. originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS Revealed

  29-11-2017 23:26
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoIt's finally here, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS. This is the third generation of the car that popularized the four-door coupe design. This version has a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to improve fuel efficiency. For more coverage of the 2017 LA Auto Show head over to https://www.autoblog.com/la-auto-show/Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS Revealed 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS Revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:26:00 EST.Pleas
  
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• Volvo plans to charge $600 a month for XC40 subscription service

  29-11-2017 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo Cars will allow customers to subscribe to the 2019 XC40 compact crossover for a flat fee of $600 a month.
  
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• Care by Volvo subscription plan: XC40 flat monthly fees start at $600

  29-11-2017 23:15
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Volvo,Auto Repair,Insurance,Maintenance,Crossover,LuxuryFlat monthly fees for the 2019 XC40 start at $600.Continue reading Care by Volvo subscription plan: XC40 flat monthly fees start at $600Care by Volvo subscription plan: XC40 flat monthly fees start at $600originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Samsung's 'graphene ball' battery could lead to fast-charging EVs

  29-11-2017 23:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Technology,ElectricGraphene provides more durability and conductivity.Continue reading Samsung's 'graphene ball' battery could lead to fast-charging EVs Samsung's 'graphene ball' battery could lead to fast-charging EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW CEO sees 'strong' Nov/Dec sales, new record in 2017

  29-11-2017 22:40
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,UAW/Unions,Audi,Porsche,Volkswagen,Emissions"In many places we are still too slow, too bureaucratic and too hierarchical."Continue reading VW CEO sees 'strong' Nov/Dec sales, new record in 2017 VW CEO sees 'strong' Nov/Dec sales, new record in 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler rebuffs Geely offer to buy stake

  29-11-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Mercedes-Benz,Misc. Automakers,Volvo,China,Electric,HybridDaimler told Geely it was still welcome to buy shares in the open market.Continue reading Daimler rebuffs Geely offer to buy stake Daimler rebuffs Geely offer to buy stake originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Mercedes is still betting on the CLS four-door coupe

  29-11-2017 22:03
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,2017 LA Auto Show,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceBenz believes this elegant design has a future.Continue readingWhy Mercedes is still betting on the CLS four-door coupeWhy Mercedes is still betting on the CLS four-door coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan adding new gateway crossover with Kicks

  29-11-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan, looking to further capitalize on the crossover craze, is adding the Kicks as a gateway to the brand's light truck lineup. With the Kicks, Nissan will join Fiat with two entries in the subcompact crossover segment.
  
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• 2018 Nissan Kicks jukes its way into compact crossover lineup

  29-11-2017 21:05
  
  Filed under:Videos,2017 LA Auto Show,Nissan,CrossoverThe Juke is dead. Say hello to the Nissan Kicks.Continue reading 2018 Nissan Kicks jukes its way into compact crossover lineup 2018 Nissan Kicks jukes its way into compact crossover lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda6 adds turbo, high-end trim to stand out in waning sedan market

  29-11-2017 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mazda, looking to inject new life into lagging sales of the Mazda6 and keep pace with strong redesigned rivals from Toyota and Honda, is updating uts midsize sedan, adding a high-end trim line, optional turbocharged engine and design updates...
  
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• UAW caucus to nominate new leadership slate for 2018 election

  29-11-2017 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following failed organizing drives and an ongoing federal corruption probe, hundreds of UAW officials are expected to meet in Detroit this week to select a slate of candidates for the union's 2018 elections.
  
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• PSA seeks Opel refund from GM over CO2 emissions

  29-11-2017 20:10
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,GM,Opel,Emissions,ElectricPSA intends to pursue a legal claim, say sources.Continue reading PSA seeks Opel refund from GM over CO2 emissions PSA seeks Opel refund from GM over CO2 emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Mazda6 refresh takes the car further upmarket

  29-11-2017 19:55
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Mazda,SedanA new engine and Signature trim spice things up.Continue reading 2018 Mazda6 refresh takes the car further upmarket 2018 Mazda6 refresh takes the car further upmarket originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF chairman resigns after owners oppose growth strategy, reports say

  29-11-2017 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZF is locked in a power struggle over its growth strategy that has led its supervisory board chairman, Giorgio Behr, to step down, reports said.
  
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• Child cobalt miners: Automakers pledge ethical minerals sourcing for EVs

  29-11-2017 19:35
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Ford,Honda,Jaguar,Land Rover,Mercedes-Benz,Misc. Automakers,Toyota,Volkswagen,Volvo,Green Automakers,Green Culture,Africa,Asia,China,Europe,United States,ElectricPartners include BMW, Daimler, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen, Volvo, Ford, Honda and Toyota.Continue reading Child cobalt miners: Automakers pledge ethical minerals sourcing for EVs Child cobalt miners: Automakers pledge ethical minerals sourcing for EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:35:00
  
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• New Lexus LX boosts cargo space by 15%

  29-11-2017 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  While Lexus was unwrapping its first three-row RX with more seats for growing families, it was also introducing a new version of the big LX SUV for buyers who want fewer seats and more cargo space.
  
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• Lexus stretches RX crossover to add optional third row

  29-11-2017 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The RX is Lexus' top seller and the best-selling luxury vehicle in the U.S., but dealers have clamored for a family-friendly version for years.
  
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• 2018 Lexus RX 350L, RX450hL are here to fill your 7-seat needs

  29-11-2017 19:15
  
  Filed under:Green,2017 LA Auto Show,Lexus,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,LuxuryNot many changes outside of the extra space.Continue reading 2018 Lexus RX 350L, RX450hL are here to fill your 7-seat needs 2018 Lexus RX 350L, RX450hL are here to fill your 7-seat needs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Lexus LX 570 drops $5,000 in new 2-row trim

  29-11-2017 19:15
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Lexus,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadCargo space is up 15 percent.Continue reading 2018 Lexus LX 570 drops $5,000 in new 2-row trim 2018 Lexus LX 570 drops $5,000 in new 2-row trim originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fading CLS gets fifth seat, new 6-cylinder

  29-11-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes-Benz hopes to reverse a significant U.S. sales decline for the car when the third generation arrives next fall.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS revives the straight six

  29-11-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,LuxuryIt has a lot of technology both expected and not.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS revives the straight six 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS revives the straight six originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA wants some Opel money back - report

  29-11-2017 18:37
  PSA is reportedly wanting money back from General Motors over CO2 issues.
  
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• New Hyundai Veloster officially teased

  29-11-2017 18:33
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-29 17:15
  Defunct Hyundai Veloster coupe will be reinvented for 2018, making its debut at the 2018 Detroit Motor ShowHyundai has revealed official teaser images of its new Veloster coupe, which will make its international debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January. The first pictures appeared on the brand’s South Korean media site with no current indication on European relevance.
  The trio of new Velosters were unveiled on a Korean racing track with a striking camouflage cov
  
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• BMW says Roadster will be top-selling i8

  29-11-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW expects its new i8 roadster to dominate the sales mix in the i8 plug-in hybrid family when it goes on sale in the spring. The open-top two-seater will join a freshened version of the i8 coupe also going on sale in the spring.
  
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• The 2018 BMW M5 will cost $172 per horsepower

  29-11-2017 18:25
  
  Filed under:BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceAll this advancement comes at an increased cost, some $8,500 more than the outgoing M5.Continue reading The 2018 BMW M5 will cost $172 per horsepower The 2018 BMW M5 will cost $172 per horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 BMW i8 Roadster revealed: More power, more range, more sun

  29-11-2017 18:25
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,BMW,Convertible,Coupe,Electric,Hybrid,Luxury,SupercarsPeople like their sports cars without roofs. This should do the trick.Continue reading 2019 BMW i8 Roadster revealed: More power, more range, more sun 2019 BMW i8 Roadster revealed: More power, more range, more sun originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan unveils six Star Wars-themed cars at the LA Motor Show

  29-11-2017 18:10
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-29 17:00
  The exhibit is part of Nissan and Lucasfilm’s partnership ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in DecemberNissan has unveiled six Star Wars-inspired concept vehicles in partnership with Lucasfilm at the LA Motor Show ahead of the sci-fi franchise’s upcoming release ‘The Last Jedi’.
  First up is the Altima saloon, which is inspired by the Special Forces TIE Fighter used by the First Order’s elite Special Forces in the movie. The T
  
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• Kia, Alfa finalists for North American vehicles of the year for first time

  29-11-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia and Alfa Romeo have for the first time ever been named finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year Awards.
  
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• Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce UK review

  29-11-2017 17:54
  
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  We’ve already driven the middling petrol Giulia abroad, but do its talents still shine in the UK?We’ve yet to drive a bad variant in the Alfa Romeo Giulia range, with everything from the base diesel to the monstrous 503bhp Quadrifoglio offering a composed and enjoyable driving experience, as well as heaps of showroom appeal.The Veloce version has now arrived in UK showrooms, as Alfa looks to address the question of engine
  
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• UK’s drink and drug driving hotspots revealed

  29-11-2017 17:50
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-11-30 00:01
  Sunderland tops UK drink and drug driving table, with conviction rates increasing across the countryNew figures have revealed the UK’s drink and drug hotspots, and also show conviction rates for drink and drug driving increased in 2017 compared to 2016.
  Topping the charts is Sunderland, where almost three in every 1,000 drivers have a conviction for drink or drug driving. 
  • What is the drink driving limit in the UK?
  An analysis of seven million car
  
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• New Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2020 review - pictures

  29-11-2017 17:45
  Pictures of Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce
  
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• New Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2020 review

  29-11-2017 17:45
  
  Verdict
  The new technology updates and additional equipment make the Giulia more competitive, but in Veloce trim it’s still the way in which the Alfa Romeo drives and handles that makes it one of the best compact executive saloons on the market – and a worthwhile alternative to its more subdued German rivals. If you value involvement in the sub-super-saloon sector, the Giulia Veloce is now an even better proposition than before.
  A few years after Alfa Romeo launched its excellent Giu
  
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• GM sets starting price of Corvette ZR1 at $119,995

  29-11-2017 17:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Marketing/Advertising,2017 LA Auto Show,Chevrolet,GM,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsExecutive reveals the numbers at the L.A. Auto Show.Continue reading GM sets starting price of Corvette ZR1 at $119,995 GM sets starting price of Corvette ZR1 at $119,995 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW VEO eyes another group record sales year

  29-11-2017 17:20
  Dieselgate, what Dieselgate? VW reportedly said it was heading for another record group sales year.
  
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• VW CEO eyes another group record sales year

  29-11-2017 17:20
  Dieselgate, what Dieselgate? VW reportedly said it was heading for another record group sales year.
  
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• Automakers pledge ethical minerals sourcing for electric cars

  29-11-2017 17:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Leading carmakers including Volkswagen and Toyota pledged to uphold ethical and socially responsible standards in their purchases of minerals for an expected boom in electric vehicle production.
  
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• “Safety is the one issue we can’t compromise on”

  29-11-2017 17:15
  
  Graham Hope2017-11-29 15:00
  Editor Graham Hope looks at the scary safety ratings of cars being sold into developing marketsAs the eyes of Britain’s motorists were focused on Chancellor Philip Hammond’s latest assault on diesel drivers last Wednesday, it was easy to miss another story of arguably more far-reaching significance.
  Down in South Africa, the results of the first-ever crash test programme conducted by Global NCAP in conjunction with AA South Africa were published.
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• Taco truck halts GM autonomous car's cruise through city streets

  29-11-2017 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  A self-driving Chevy Bolt drove more than two miles in San Francisco in its media debut, but double-parked cars and traffic cones tripped up the computer driver, and a taco truck stumped the machine.
  
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• Zoox gives first look at startup's mysterious robotaxi

  29-11-2017 16:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Zoox, the startup with the funny name, is ready to show some of what it has been up to on San Francisco's streets.
  
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• Hands-On Tech - Tesla Model S

  29-11-2017 16:19
  Welcome to the second feature in our newest reporting series*. Our Hands-On Tech - HOT - Reports take you through the top-spec connectivity features offered by manufacturers in detail and look to benchmark the connectivity functionality based on various test criteria. This month we take a closer look at the groundbreaking system in the Tesla Model S. As the only manufacturer offering over-the-air (OTA) updates to each one of its vehicles, regardless of the date of purchase, Tesla's unique approa
  
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• 2019 Subaru Ascent Deep Dive | 15 fast facts, and 8 golden retrievers

  29-11-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Subaru,Crossover,SUVIs it a giant Outback? Pretty much.Continue reading 2019 Subaru Ascent Deep Dive | 15 fast facts, and 8 golden retrievers 2019 Subaru Ascent Deep Dive | 15 fast facts, and 8 golden retrievers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Build fast, fix later: Speed hurts quality at Tesla, workers say

  29-11-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Green Automakers,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceMusk has vowed Tesla would become "the best manufacturer on Earth."Continue reading Build fast, fix later: Speed hurts quality at Tesla, workers say Build fast, fix later: Speed hurts quality at Tesla, workers say originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New £80 million EV battery factory announced for Coventry

  29-11-2017 15:28
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-11-29 14:30
  Government announces huge development facility in West Midlands to put UK at forefront of EV battery technologyA new £80 million electric vehicle battery development facility will be built in Coventry, Warwickshire, aiming to make the UK “a world leader” in electric vehicle battery technology.
  The new factory forms the cornerstone of a £120 million investment from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, which aims to make the UK a market lea
  
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• Velodyne rolls out smaller, more powerful lidar sensor

  29-11-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lidar supplier Velodyne, which made a name for itself with its spinning, coffee-can shaped laser sensors, has a new look. The company introduced its latest lidar sensor for automated driving.
  
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• BMW seeks partners for electric Mini, could make it an all-EV brand

  29-11-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Green,2017 LA Auto Show,BMW,MINI,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Coupe,ElectricMini sales in the U.S. are off 10 percent as consumers flock to crossovers.Continue reading BMW seeks partners for electric Mini, could make it an all-EV brand BMW seeks partners for electric Mini, could make it an all-EV brand originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru launches three row SUV

  29-11-2017 14:50
  Subaru launched the 2019 Ascent in Los Angeles.
  
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• Taco truck halts GM autonomous car's media cruise through San Francisco

  29-11-2017 14:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Chevrolet,GM,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,AutonomousCar stops for tacos and stays stopped, with reporter onboard.Continue reading Taco truck halts GM autonomous car's media cruise through San Francisco Taco truck halts GM autonomous car's media cruise through San Francisco originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Nov 2017 08:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alfa Romeo returns to F1 as Sauber’s title sponsor

  29-11-2017 14:15
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-29 13:10
  The multi-year deal will see the Alfa Romeo name return to the Formula One paddock after a 30-year absenceAlfa Romeo will return to Formula One next year having announced a ‘multi-year’ partnership with Sauber as title sponsors. The Swiss-based constructor will enter the 2018 Formula One campaign as Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team.
  The two parties agreed a technical and commercial partnership, with next year’s Sauber F1 cars bearing the Alfa Romeo logo. Ferr
  
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• Infographic – How e-mobility is reshaping the automotive job market - The Engineer

  29-11-2017 14:09 via theengineer.co.uk
  The Engineer
  Infographic – How e-mobility is reshaping the automotive job market
  The Engineer
  Electric vehicles and e-mobility are gradually transforming the automotive industry, but a more rapid change can be seen in the jobs market for the sector. Created by careers search platform Joblift, this infographic shows how UK vacancies in e ...
  
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