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• Toyota will decide on new U.S. plant location in early 2018

  04-12-2017 23:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota should decide by early 2018 on a site for a new United States assembly plant to be built with Mazda, a Toyota executive said, adding more than one state is in the mix.
  
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• O Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) Moves Higher on Volume Spike for December 04 - Equities.com

  04-12-2017 23:30 via equities.com
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  O Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) Moves Higher on Volume Spike for December 04
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  O Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) traded on unusually high volume on Dec. 04, as the stock gained 6.82% to close at $250.39. On the day, O Reilly Automotive Inc. saw 1.98 million shares trade hands on 20,556 trades. Considering that the stock averages ...
  Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Buys 6910 Shares of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY)The Ledger Gazette
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• Auto sector escapes big hits in Senate tax bill

  04-12-2017 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  The auto industry fared better, on balance, in the tax bill that narrowly passed the Senate on Saturday than in the earlier House version. Now the industry will try to hold onto those gains.
  
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• BMW 8 Series dons new, thinner camouflage

  04-12-2017 22:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Coupe,LuxuryIt's a lean, lanky luxury coupe.Continue reading BMW 8 Series dons new, thinner camouflage BMW 8 Series dons new, thinner camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW’s electric car future mapped out: 25 pure EVs and hybrids by 2025

  04-12-2017 22:38
  
  John McIlroy2017-12-04 23:00
  BMW has revealed ambitions platform sharing plans that could see electrified cars make-up 25% of sales by 2025BMW is to push ahead with a common platform that will allow it to produce not only additions to its i range of bespoke electric vehicles, but also plug-in hybrid and pure-electric versions of its most popular models, including the 3 Series.
  The plan is part of the German manufacturer’s strategy ‘Number One > Next’, which aims to build on
  
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• Automakers can begin applications for Takata restitution

  04-12-2017 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers that installed faulty Takata airbags can now apply for compensation, the special master in charge of managing the $850 million restitution fund said Monday.
  
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• GMSL: Automotive Multistreaming with a Single Cable - Electronic Design

  04-12-2017 22:26 via electronicdesign.com
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  GMSL: Automotive Multistreaming with a Single Cable
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  Maxim envisions every car taking advantage of its Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) SERDES for sensor and network communication. William Wong | Dec 04, 2017. Competing with the likes of automotive Ethernet and MOST, Maxim Integrated Products is ...
  
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• What Lamborghini Urus' unapologetic unveiling tells us about the super SUV

  04-12-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Lamborghini,SUV,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsIn typical Lamborghini fashion, the Urus is completely unapologetic.Continue reading What Lamborghini Urus' unapologetic unveiling tells us about the super SUV What Lamborghini Urus' unapologetic unveiling tells us about the super SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Airbag Sensor Market - Growing Automotive Sales to Drive Growth| Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  04-12-2017 22:13 via businesswire.com
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  Global Automotive Airbag Sensor Market - Growing Automotive Sales to Drive Growth| Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive airbag sensor market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive airbag sensor market from 2017 ...and more »
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Super Max

  04-12-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Mitsubishi,TruckHere's a Mitsubishi-badged pickup, spotted in a Colorado wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Super Max Junkyard Gem: 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Super Max originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toronto neighbors fix dangerous intersection using chalk, raked leaves

  04-12-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,Weird Car News,Safety,CanadaNeighbors took matters into their own hands to stop cars from running stop signs.Continue reading Toronto neighbors fix dangerous intersection using chalk, raked leaves Toronto neighbors fix dangerous intersection using chalk, raked leaves originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ohio firm eyes major steel plant in Michigan to serve automakers

  04-12-2017 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Ohio steel technology firm is eyeing nearly 1,000 acres of rural Michigan farmland to build a massive steel plant along Interstate 69. GM and Tesla may have interest in the project.
  
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• 6 things you should know about the Lamborghini Urus

  04-12-2017 21:15
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,Crossover,SUV,PerformanceThe interesting details of the world's fastest SUV.Continue reading 6 things you should know about the Lamborghini Urus 6 things you should know about the Lamborghini Urus originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Time Dealer of the Year nominees announced

  04-12-2017 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Forty-seven U.S. auto dealers have been nominated by automotive trade associations for the 2018 Time Dealer of the Year Award, sponsored by Ally.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz shows interior pics of new IoT-enabled Sprinter van

  04-12-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,FutureAn electric-powered version is coming in 2019.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz shows interior pics of new IoT-enabled Sprinter van Mercedes-Benz shows interior pics of new IoT-enabled Sprinter van originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Brake Calipers Market 2017-2021 - Growing Demand for Multi-Piston Brake Calipers - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  04-12-2017 20:26 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Brake Calipers Market 2017-2021 - Growing Demand for Multi-Piston Brake Calipers
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive brake calipers market to grow at a CAGR of 3.12% during the period 2017-2021 . Global Automotive Brake Calipers Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report ...and more »
  
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• BMW is ready for our inevitable EV future  

  04-12-2017 20:22
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,2017 LA Auto Show,BMW,MINI,Green Automakers,Green Culture,Technology,Electric,Luxury"We are seeing growing interest from customers to bring electrification to the heart of the brand."Continue reading BMW is ready for our inevitable EV future   BMW is ready for our inevitable EV future   originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:22:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Brake Calipers Market 2017-2021 - Growing Demand for Multi-Piston Brake Calipers - PR Newswire (press release)

  04-12-2017 20:16 via prnewswire.com
  Global Automotive Brake Calipers Market 2017-2021 - Growing Demand for Multi-Piston Brake Calipers
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  The global automotive brake calipers market to grow at a CAGR of 3.12% during the period 2017-2021 . Global Automotive Brake Calipers Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report ...and more »
  
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• European Equity Benchmarks Close Higher; Banks, Automotive Stocks Lead Markets - Nasdaq

  04-12-2017 19:12 via nasdaq.com
  European Equity Benchmarks Close Higher; Banks, Automotive Stocks Lead Markets
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  The broad-based major European markets closed higher in Monday's trading session, as banks and automotive stocks boosted the exchanges. In economic news, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, reported that in October, compared with ...
  
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• The 2019 Lamborhini Urus, fastest SUV in the world, has landed

  04-12-2017 19:07
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceYou certainly won't mistake it for anything else on the road.Continue reading The 2019 Lamborhini Urus, fastest SUV in the world, has landed The 2019 Lamborhini Urus, fastest SUV in the world, has landed originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NISSAN: A Nov. high behind crossover, pickup surge

  04-12-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. sales at Nissan North America jumped 18 percent to 135,985 in November -- a record for the month -- behind a surge in light trucks and steady rise in car sales.
  
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• A booming automotive market: Bosch opens first smart factory in Thailand - Automotive World (press release)

  04-12-2017 18:04 via automotiveworld.com
  A booming automotive market: Bosch opens first smart factory in Thailand
  Automotive World (press release)
  Thailand's automotive market is booming: in 2016, nearly two million cars were manufactured there, significantly more than in the U.K. or Italy. Bosch is responding to this rising demand. Following a one-and-a-half-year construction phase, the company ...and more »
  
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• A booming automotive market: Bosch opens first smart factory in ... - Automotive World (press release)

  04-12-2017 18:04 via automotiveworld.com
  A booming automotive market: Bosch opens first smart factory in ...
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  Expansion of the company's manufacturing expertise in Southeast Asia 80 million euros invested in a second Bosch Mobility Solutions plant in Thailand 60 mi.and more »
  
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• Icahn Automotive adds new service center in Bronx, New York - Traction News

  04-12-2017 18:03 via tractionnews.com
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  Icahn Automotive adds new service center in Bronx, New York
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  Icahn Automotive Group announced that one of New York City's leading auto parts suppliers for the past 37 years – BS&F Auto Parts, and its outstanding team – are now part of the Icahn Automotive Group family. Based in the Bronx, New York, owner Joe ...
  Icahn Automotive Group Acquires BS&F Auto PartsAftermarketNews.com (AMN)all 3 news articles »
  
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• Franz-Josef Paefgen appointed new chairman of ZF's supervisory board - Automotive World (press release)

  04-12-2017 17:21 via automotiveworld.com
  Franz-Josef Paefgen appointed new chairman of ZF's supervisory board
  Automotive World (press release)
  Friedrichshafen. At an extraordinary meeting on Monday, December 4, 2017, the Supervisory Board of ZF Friedrichshafen AG appointed Dr.-Ing. Franz-Josef Paefgen as its new chairman. He will succeed Prof. Dr. Giorgio Behr. The renowned automotive expert ...and more »
  
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• Cadillac CTS-V, ATS-V special editions celebrate IMSA titles

  04-12-2017 17:20
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe CTS-V isn't a bargain.Continue reading Cadillac CTS-V, ATS-V special editions celebrate IMSA titles Cadillac CTS-V, ATS-V special editions celebrate IMSA titles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Spyker reveals special C8 Aileron LM85 to close out model's production

  04-12-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Coupe,SupercarsCheck out those riveted body panels.Continue reading Spyker reveals special C8 Aileron LM85 to close out model's production Spyker reveals special C8 Aileron LM85 to close out model's production originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New London Taxi LEVC TX review

  04-12-2017 17:00
  
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  Image 1 of 15 5 Dec, 2017 (All day)James Batchelor
  The new LEVC TX will soon be commonplace on the streets of London, but is the new taxi up to the job? We find out...Considering its importance to the fabric of London life, it’s remarkable there have only ever been a handful of taxi models built solely for the Capital. Unlike the other cars Auto Express reviews, there are not brand new taxis every year – rather there are landmark taxis over the last 70 years that have t
  
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• New LEVC TX London Taxi review

  04-12-2017 17:00
  
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  Image 1 of 15 5 Dec, 2017 (All day)James Batchelor
  The new LEVC TX will soon be commonplace on the streets of London, but is the new taxi up to the job? We find out...Considering its importance to the fabric of London life, it’s remarkable there have only ever been a handful of taxi models built solely for the Capital. Unlike the other cars Auto Express reviews, there are not brand new taxis every year – rather there are landmark taxis over the last 70 years that have t
  
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• Corvette ZR1: 8 things to know about its past and present

  04-12-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,GM,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceAutoblog surveys the past and present of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.Continue reading Corvette ZR1: 8 things to know about its past and present Corvette ZR1: 8 things to know about its past and present originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bosal committed to CEE despite challenges - just-auto.com

  04-12-2017 16:45 via just-auto.com
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  Bosal committed to CEE despite challenges
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  Bosal says despite the challenges of finding suppliers in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, it nonetheless "strongly believes" in the key nature of the area for the automotive sector. The CEE nations now extend from Poland and Lithuania in ...
  
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• Bosal committed to CEE despite challenges

  04-12-2017 16:40
  Bosal says despite the challenges of finding suppliers in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, it nonetheless "strongly believes" in the key nature of the area for the automotive sector.
  
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• Is Prius' longer extension cord worth it?

  04-12-2017 16:35
  The trouble with being first, or one of the first, is that you're sometimes not the best. Case in point - Mark One Prius Plug In Hybrid. All that Prius goodness - the quirky looks, the futuristic interior, instrument graphics to amaze first time buyers, low fuel consumption, low (or no) CO2 emissions, halo but, in my case, a pathetic range on 'lecky only that would not even get me to the office, let alone home again, jiggety-jog.
  
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• Fisker previews Orbit autonomous shuttle

  04-12-2017 16:27
  
  Filed under:Green,Fisker,Green Automakers,Green Culture,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,FutureFisker's next EV is all about the ride.Continue reading Fisker previews Orbit autonomous shuttle Fisker previews Orbit autonomous shuttle originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Skorpion Engineering Uses Stratasys 3D Printing to Create Fast, Lightweight Automotive Prototypes - 3DPrint.com

  04-12-2017 16:10 via 3dprint.com
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  Skorpion Engineering Uses Stratasys 3D Printing to Create Fast, Lightweight Automotive Prototypes
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  While 3D printing has found a place in nearly every industry and business niche today, some of its uses are making more headway than others, such as the innovations springing from the automotive industry. And in fact, numerous automobile manufacturers ...
  
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• Global Automotive Brake Calipers Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are Continental, ZF Friedrichshafen, WABCO ... - Business Wire (press release)

  04-12-2017 15:59 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Brake Calipers Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors are Continental, ZF Friedrichshafen, WABCO ...
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  The global automotive brake calipers market to grow at a CAGR of 3.12% during the period 2017-2021 . Global Automotive Brake Calipers Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report ...and more »
  
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• Rosenqvist inherits win in Formula E opener after Abt disqualified

  04-12-2017 15:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,RacingA disqualification and a crash in the pit.Continue reading Rosenqvist inherits win in Formula E opener after Abt disqualified Rosenqvist inherits win in Formula E opener after Abt disqualified originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China reportedly extending EV lure

  04-12-2017 15:21
  Would be electric vehicle owners in China look like getting more incentive to buy.
  
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• Ford recalls 200,000 2016 F-150s and Explorers

  04-12-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,North America,Crossover,SUV,TruckThe recall affects vehicles built in the first half of 2016.Continue reading Ford recalls 200,000 2016 F-150s and Explorers Ford recalls 200,000 2016 F-150s and Explorers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW takes on Uber and Lyft with ride-pooling EV minibus

  04-12-2017 15:19
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Volkswagen,Green Culture,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,Minivan/Van,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,Future"We will return the cities to the people."Continue reading VW takes on Uber and Lyft with ride-pooling EV minibus VW takes on Uber and Lyft with ride-pooling EV minibus originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA 'in talks with Hyundai on tech partnership'

  04-12-2017 14:40
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is reportedly in talks with Hyundai over a technical partnership, but there are no merger talks between the two, according to reported remarks by FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne.
  
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• Why the auto industry needs a new toolbox

  04-12-2017 14:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the auto industry perches on the edge of a drastic technological disruption, its mechanical engineering prowess is no longer enough. The autonomous and connected future is going to require a new set of tools.
  
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• Global Polyurethane Dispersions Market 2017-2021 - Growing ... - Business Wire (press release)

  04-12-2017 14:31 via businesswire.com
  Global Polyurethane Dispersions Market 2017-2021 - Growing ...
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  Global Polyurethane Dispersions Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes ...and more »
  
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• Global Polyurethane Dispersions Market 2017-2021 - Growing Application in Automotive and Industrial Coatings ... - Business Wire (press release)

  04-12-2017 14:31 via businesswire.com
  Global Polyurethane Dispersions Market 2017-2021 - Growing Application in Automotive and Industrial Coatings ...
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  Global Polyurethane Dispersions Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes ...and more »
  
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• 4th Egypt Automotive Summit explores investment opportunities in auto sector - Daily News Egypt

  04-12-2017 14:26 via dailynewsegypt.com
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  4th Egypt Automotive Summit explores investment opportunities in auto sector
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  Mohamed Aboul Fotouh, CEO of Egypt Automotive, said that this year's summit will focus on the changes experienced in the Egyptian auto sector after the floatation of the exchange rate on 3 November 2016, as well as subsequent economic decisions. The ...
  
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• UK would slash corporation tax if Brexit no-deal - think tank

  04-12-2017 14:25
  In a blog posting the free-market British think tank, the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS), has suggested that the absence of a trade deal between the UK and EU following the UK's departure from the EU would not be as bad for the UK auto industry as is often suggested, not least by the industry itself.
  
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• Ford sues John Cena for flipping his 2017 Ford GT

  04-12-2017 14:20
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Ford,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsFord sues the actor and wrestler for breach of contract over his 2017 Ford GT.Continue reading Ford sues John Cena for flipping his 2017 Ford GT Ford sues John Cena for flipping his 2017 Ford GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Interview: Phil Swash, Chief Executive, GKN Driveline - Automotive World (press release)

  04-12-2017 14:19 via automotiveworld.com
  Interview: Phil Swash, Chief Executive, GKN Driveline
  Automotive World (press release)
  With new CO2 targets on the horizon, huge industry-wide impetus in electrification and the rise of connected and autonomous cars, developments in the powertrain area are coming thick and fast. For Tier 1 supplier GKN, it is an exciting time to be in ...
  
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• Aident highlights phone apps for personalised seating - just-auto.com

  04-12-2017 14:02 via just-auto.com
  Aident highlights phone apps for personalised seating
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  Adient says the marriage of increasing shared vehicles with new technology such as phone apps will fuel demand for its technology. The advent of shared vehicles in particular may trigger a need for customisation of individual needs as multiple users ...
  
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• ALD Automotive launches global fleet reporting solution - Fleet World - Fleet World

  04-12-2017 14:00 via fleetworld.co.uk
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  ALD Automotive launches global fleet reporting solution - Fleet World
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  ALD Automotive has announced the launch of GlobalFleetReporting.com (GFR) – a new solution that consolidates fleet management data from multiple sources, including third party data. Global Fleet Reporting website launched. The new solution is available ...and more »
  
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