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• HYUNDAI/KIA: Another weak month

  01-12-2017 23:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai and Kia, behind weak fleet and sedan volume, continued to post sales declines in November that have dominated their 2017 performance virtually every month this year.
  
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• HONDA: Extra crossover capacity fuels record November

  01-12-2017 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sales at Honda Motor Co. rose 8.3 percent in November to 133,156 vehicles thanks to production shifts this year that allow for more crossover output at the Honda and Acura divisions.
  
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• November U.S. new car sales mixed as automakers deepen discounts

  01-12-2017 22:40
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Chrysler,Ford,GM,Honda,Nissan,ToyotaExpect to encounter highly motivated sales people in December.Continue reading November U.S. new car sales mixed as automakers deepen discounts November U.S. new car sales mixed as automakers deepen discounts originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Intel's Outlines 2020 Automotive Roadmap For Autonomous Vehicles - Forbes

  01-12-2017 22:21 via forbes.com
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  Intel's Outlines 2020 Automotive Roadmap For Autonomous Vehicles
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  A Chrysler Pacifica hybrid outfitted with Waymo's suite of sensors and radar is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Waymo is the autonomous vehicle company created by Google's parent company, Alphabet ...
  
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• Intel Outlines 2020 Automotive Roadmap For Autonomous Vehicles - Forbes

  01-12-2017 22:21 via forbes.com
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  Intel Outlines 2020 Automotive Roadmap For Autonomous Vehicles
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  The new Intel performance numbers are ... double the performance numbers of the original Mobileye specification indicating that Intel needed twice the performance to reach level 5 autonomous driving from previous estimates and may be using two EyeQ5 ...and more »
  
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• Right on cue, here’s a Land Rover Defender mule

  01-12-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,SUVIt's not the retro Defender we really want – yet.Continue readingRight on cue, here’s a Land Rover Defender muleRight on cue, here’s a Land Rover Defender mule originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM sued over groundwater pollution near Michigan proving ground

  01-12-2017 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Six residents near GM's Milford Proving Ground in Michigan filed a lawsuit blaming the automaker for decades of sodium chloride contamination of groundwater.
  
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• TOYOTA: Volume falls after string of gains; Lexus sedans struggle

  01-12-2017 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota sales fell 3 percent in November after five straight months of gains, with both the Toyota and Lexus brands struggling to move cars and seeing some cooling off in the light-truck market.
  
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• 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show Editors' Picks

  01-12-2017 21:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,SUVWe select the most important reveals from the Los Angeles Auto Show, including the Jeep Wrangler, Subaru Ascent, BMW i8 Roadster and more.Continue reading 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show Editors' Picks 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show Editors' Picks originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dallas dealership settles FTC charges of deceptive advertising

  01-12-2017 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cowboy Toyota, of Dallas, settled charges by the FTC that its ads in Spanish-language papers violated the law, in part because the disclaimers were only in English.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1971 Volvo P1800

  01-12-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volvo,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceAfter 46 years, this 1971 Volvo two-seater has become a parts donor for owners of more fortunate P1800s in the Denver region.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1971 Volvo P1800 Junkyard Gem: 1971 Volvo P1800 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SUBARU: Monthly streak reaches 6 years

  01-12-2017 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru of America is officially riding a six year-old sales streak.
  
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• 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 First Ride | Entry of the horsepower gods into petro-Valhalla

  01-12-2017 19:42
  
  Filed under:First Ride,PerformanceGlorious excess wearing a bowtie.Continue reading2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 First Ride | Entry of the horsepower gods into petro-Valhalla2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 First Ride | Entry of the horsepower gods into petro-Valhalla originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM lawsuit dismissed; ruling notes 'highly suspicious' allegations

  01-12-2017 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  A federal judge in Texas has thrown out a bias lawsuit against General Motors brought by an African American employee.
  
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• 2018 Cadillac CT6 Drivers' Notes | Super Cruiser

  01-12-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,GM,Quick Spins,Technology,Sedan,Autonomous,LuxuryNew laurels for Cadillac.Continue reading 2018 Cadillac CT6 Drivers' Notes | Super Cruiser 2018 Cadillac CT6 Drivers' Notes | Super Cruiser originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FORD: Higher fleet volume helps strong SUV, truck demand

  01-12-2017 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford's U.S. sales rose 7 percent in November, driven by strong fleet sales as well as gains for its trucks and utility vehicles.
  
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• VW/AUDI: VW brand slips amid small-car collapse; Audi up 12%

  01-12-2017 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen brand sales were down 1.6 percent to 29,207 while Audi extended its industry-best sales streak to 97 months, rising 12 percent.
  
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• BMW 6 Series GT hatchback review

  01-12-2017 18:36
  
  For Rear-seat space and practicality, powerful engines, impressive refinementOur Rating 
  3 Against Still looks ungainly, not as sharp to drive as a 5 Series, high list prices2017
  The BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo replaces the 5 GT, offering all the gadgetry and tech from the latest 7 Series in a practical hatchback bodyDespite looking much like the old BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, the new 6 GT is a far more accomplished car. Supposedly mixing the space and tech of a 7 Series with the dy
  
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• Ford sues pro wrestler John Cena for reselling his 2017 GT supercar

  01-12-2017 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is laying the legal smack down on WWE star John Cena. The automaker filed a lawsuit against the pro wrestler after Cena resold his 2017 Liquid Blue Ford GT less than a month after owning it.
  
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• New Mercedes S-Class Coupe 2017 review

  01-12-2017 18:22
  
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  Big on luxury and performance but with more than a touch of class, the new Mercedes S-Class Coupe is a formidable machine...These are exciting times if you’re in the market for a luxury grand tourer. The Aston Martin DB11 is selling well, while Bentley’s new Continental GT is about to land on well-manicured driveways. Now, though, Mercedes is introducing the updated versions of its S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet.
  The two-door v
  
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• GM: Volume dips on weaker car demand

  01-12-2017 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automaker, behind weaker car demand and lower fleet shipments, reported sales last month declined 2.9 percent compared with November 2016.
  
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• Toyota will use cow poop to power cars and homes

  01-12-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,2017 LA Auto Show,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,HydrogenToyota says the facility will make its Port of Long Beach logistics operation the first in North America to use 100 percent renewable power.Continue reading Toyota will use cow poop to power cars and homes Toyota will use cow poop to power cars and homes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Co
  
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• Subaru plans $140 million investment to build Ascent at Ind. plant

  01-12-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru said it will invest $140 million and add 200 jobs to produce the 2019 Ascent at its plant in Lafayette, Ind.
  
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• FCA: Lower fleet shipments drive decline

  01-12-2017 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA US extended its losing streak to a 15th consecutive month in November, as sales fell 3.7 percent to 154,919 vehicles.
  
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• Global Automotive Brake Wear Sensors Market 2017-2021 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.86% - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-12-2017 17:47 via prnewswire.com
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  Global Automotive Brake Wear Sensors Market 2017-2021 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.86%
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  The global automotive brake wear sensors market to grow at a CAGR of 6.86% during the period 2017-2021. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive brake wear sensors market for 2017-2021. To calculate the ...
  Global Automotive Surround View Systems Market 2017-2021 - Development of High Resolution Cameras Making Use ...PR Ne
  
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• Global Automotive Lane Keep Assist System Market 2017-2021 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 23.8% - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  01-12-2017 17:31 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Lane Keep Assist System Market 2017-2021 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 23.8%
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive lane keep assist system market to grow at a CAGR of 23.8% during the period 2017-2021. Global Automotive Lane Keep Assist System Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry ...and more »
  
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• Land Rover design boss: Defender fans may not like the 'polarizing' new model

  01-12-2017 17:25
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Land RoverThis one won't be strictly for the fans.Continue reading Land Rover design boss: Defender fans may not like the 'polarizing' new model Land Rover design boss: Defender fans may not like the 'polarizing' new model originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New US/China a/c compressor JV forms

  01-12-2017 17:18
  Standard Motor Products, the automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced it had formed a joint venture with Foshan Guangdong Automotive Air Conditioning, a China-based manufacturer of air conditioning compressors for the automotive aftermarket and the Chinese original equipment market.
  
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• With gaps in product portfolio, Lincoln embraces experiences

  01-12-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Lincoln,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,LuxuryRising sales, three refreshed SUVs but too few cars, so Lincoln amps up perks like Black Label themes and concierge services.Continue reading With gaps in product portfolio, Lincoln embraces experiences With gaps in product portfolio, Lincoln embraces experiences originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen to launch two electric SUVs by 2020

  01-12-2017 16:35
  
  John McIlroyLawrence Allan2017-12-02 11:30
  VW will follow up the I.D. hatchback with the production I.D. Crozz and coupe-SUV electric cars, set to arrive before the end of the decadeVolkswagen is planning to launch a family of electric models by the end of the decade, with two new SUVs and a saloon following the 2019 I.D. hatchback and arriving before the 2022 I.D. Buzz Microbus. 
  VW's design boss Klaus Bischoff revealed details about the production I.D. hatch to Auto Express, and also conf
  
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• Automotive Glove Box Report 2017 - Global Market Outlook to 2023 - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  01-12-2017 16:35 via businesswire.com
  Automotive Glove Box Report 2017 - Global Market Outlook to 2023 - Research and Markets
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  Some of the key drivers impacting the demand for the market include, growing usage of composite materials to cut the weight of the vehicle, increasing emergence for temperature-controlled glove boxes and increasing security with multi compartments ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Continuously Variable Transmission System Market - Growth Forecast and Analysis| Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  01-12-2017 16:23 via businesswire.com
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  Global Automotive Continuously Variable Transmission System Market - Growth Forecast and Analysis| Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive continuously variable transmission system market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive ...and more »
  
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• Hennessey delivers a 1,000-hp Exorcist Camaro: Watch — and listen

  01-12-2017 16:20
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,SpecialtyIn this video, a new owner finds out just what he's in forContinue reading Hennessey delivers a 1,000-hp Exorcist Camaro: Watch — and listen Hennessey delivers a 1,000-hp Exorcist Camaro: Watch — and listen originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Brake Wear Sensors Market 2017-2021 With Bosch, Continental, Delphi & Denso Dominating ... - Business Wire (press release)

  01-12-2017 16:09 via businesswire.com
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  Global Automotive Brake Wear Sensors Market 2017-2021 With Bosch, Continental, Delphi & Denso Dominating ...
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  The global automotive brake wear sensors market to grow at a CAGR of 6.86% during the period 2017-2021. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive brake wear sensors market for 2017-2021. To calculate the ...
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• Top Segments of the Global Automotive Actuators Market | Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  01-12-2017 16:03 via businesswire.com
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  Top Segments of the Global Automotive Actuators Market | Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive actuators market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive actuators market from 2017-2021 ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Transmission Dynamometer Market 2017-2021 - Market to Projected to Grow at a CAGR of 29.38 ... - Business Wire (press release)

  01-12-2017 15:27 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Transmission Dynamometer Market 2017-2021 - Market to Projected to Grow at a CAGR of 29.38 ...
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  The global automotive transmission dynamometer market to grow at a CAGR of 29.38% during the period 2017-2021. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive transmission dynamometer market for 2017-2021. To ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Transmission Dynamometer Market 2017-2021 ... - Business Wire (press release)

  01-12-2017 15:27 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Transmission Dynamometer Market 2017-2021 ...
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  The global automotive transmission dynamometer market to grow at a CAGR of 29.38% during the period 2017-2021. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive transmission dynamometer market for 2017-2021. To ...
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• Volkswagen Amarok vs Mitsubishi L200 vs Ford Ranger

  01-12-2017 15:18
  
  2017-12-02 16:00
  As pick-ups eat into vans’ slice of commercial vehicle sales, we test the new VW Amarok against rivals from Mitsubishi and FordHere in Britain, vans are seen as the default choice for commercial purposes – but pick-ups are gaining ground on them. That’s partly because they are becoming more SUV-like, with the latest batch of models offering greater comfort, technology and practicality than ever before.
  Each manufacturer offers only one pick-up in Britain, so ke
  
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• ‘The Chancellor hasn’t a clue whether autonomous cars will be a hit or a miss’

  01-12-2017 15:11
  
  Mike Rutherford2017-12-03 16:00
  Mike Rutherford argues that the Government’s plans for autonomous cars are out of touch with realitySeems a decent man, Philip Hammond. But can anyone remember anything he did for the motorist or the car industry from 2010-11 as Transport Secretary? Me neither.He talked of 80mph motorway speed limits. But they didn’t materialise. Now he’s Chancellor, there are plenty of other hints from Phil, but I fear he won’t deliver.
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• Jim Nabors, TV's Gomer Pyle and voice of the Indy 500, dies at 87

  01-12-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,TV/Movies,RacingHe kept coming "Back Home Again in Indiana" for decades.Continue reading Jim Nabors, TV's Gomer Pyle and voice of the Indy 500, dies at 87 Jim Nabors, TV's Gomer Pyle and voice of the Indy 500, dies at 87 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda, Ford sales rise; Toyota, FCA, Hyundai-Kia, GM dip

  01-12-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford and Honda posted U.S. sales increases in November while Toyota, FCA, GM and Hyundai-Kia slipped in a month that produced a small gain for the industry, driven by light-truck demand and fatter deals. GM estimates the November SAAR will tally 17.
  
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• Turkey's 11-month exports hit over $142 billion as automotive ... - Hurriyet Daily News

  01-12-2017 14:59 via hurriyetdailynews.com
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  Turkey's exports from this January to November reached $142.7 billion, marking a 10.7 percent rise from the same period last year, mainly due to an ongoing surge in automotive exports, the Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TİM) stated on Dec. 1.and more »
  
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• Turkey's 11-month exports hit over $142 billion as automotive exports rise - Hurriyet Daily News

  01-12-2017 14:59 via hurriyetdailynews.com
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  Turkey's 11-month exports hit over $142 billion as automotive exports rise
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  Turkey's exports from this January to November reached $142.7 billion, marking a 10.7 percent rise from the same period last year, mainly due to an ongoing surge in automotive exports, the Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TİM) stated on Dec. 1. In November ...and more »
  
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• Standard Motor Products, Inc. Forms a Joint Venture with Foshan Guangdong Automotive Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. - Markets Insider

  01-12-2017 14:39 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Standard Motor Products, Inc. Forms a Joint Venture with Foshan Guangdong Automotive Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
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  NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it has formed a joint venture with Foshan Guangdong Automotive Air Conditioning Co ...
  
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• Standard Motor Products (SMP) Forms a JV with Foshan Guangdong Automotive Air Conditioning - StreetInsider.com

  01-12-2017 14:31 via streetinsider.com
  Standard Motor Products (SMP) Forms a JV with Foshan Guangdong Automotive Air Conditioning
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  Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it has formed a joint venture with Foshan Guangdong Automotive Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. (FGD), a China-based manufacturer of ...and more »
  
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• Too few highway chargers are last 'hurdle' for electric cars

  01-12-2017 14:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rolling out super chargers along highways in Europe and North America is key to unlocking sales of electric cars, according to the head of the biggest network provider.
  
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• Germany removes Tesla from EV subsidies list as too pricey

  01-12-2017 14:23
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Car Buying,Germany,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryTesla insists Germans can buy a stripped Model S for less than the price cap.Continue reading Germany removes Tesla from EV subsidies list as too pricey Germany removes Tesla from EV subsidies list as too pricey originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NAFTA, diesels, Los Angeles - the week

  01-12-2017 14:20
  The renegotiation of the NAFTA free trade deal between the US, Canada and Mexico is attracting some automaker attention and they're not too happy, it seems.
  
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• India Automotive Fuel Injection Systems Market Outlook to 2022 - Rising Vehicle Sales and Implementation of ... - Business Wire (press release)

  01-12-2017 14:16 via businesswire.com
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  This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the diesel direct, gasoline port and direct fuel injection systems market in India. The report focuses on the major products preferred by vehicle manufacturers across the country. The report covers ...
  Automotive Fuel Delivery and Injection Systems Market Size to Surpass US $72.7 Bn in 2021Digi
  
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• New BMW M5 2018 review

  01-12-2017 14:01
  
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  Can the switch to 4WD help BMW's M5 flagship regain its supersaloon crown? For more than 30 years and over five generations, the BMW M5 has pretty much had the supersaloon sector sewn up – that was until the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S arrived earlier this year, sporting a colossal 604bhp and four-wheel drive.
  However, BMW and its M Division boffins have been hard at work, so the M5 is back in all-new sixth-generation form with key specs to match the
  
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