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• How to use the Internet to shop for your new car

  06-12-2017 23:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ownership,Car Buying,Safety,Technology88 percent of car buyers go online to sites like Autoblog to research and compare cars they're interested in.Continue reading How to use the Internet to shop for your new car How to use the Internet to shop for your new car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW executive sentenced to 7 years for U.S. diesel emissions fraud

  06-12-2017 23:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Volkswagen,DieselOliver Schmidt gets prison, must pay fine in dieselgate scandalContinue reading VW executive sentenced to 7 years for U.S. diesel emissions fraud VW executive sentenced to 7 years for U.S. diesel emissions fraud originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Safety group pans GM’s new Marketplace in-dash shopping

  06-12-2017 23:10
  
  Filed under:GM,Infotainment,TechnologySomething to think about as cars get crammed with more and more mobile technology.Continue reading Safety group pans GM’s new Marketplace in-dash shopping Safety group pans GM’s new Marketplace in-dash shopping originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former Honda store manager sentenced to prison for kickbacks

  06-12-2017 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  The former general manager of a Honda store in Missouri was sentenced to prison for 18 months for a scheme that allegedly cost the store more than $1.8 million.
  
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• Toyota's Lentz says there's still work to do in Plano

  06-12-2017 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor North America CEO Jim Lentz is finally comfortable that he's got his people where he wants them to enable better communication and faster decision-making.
  
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• Ex-Volkswagen exec Oliver Schmidt gets 7 years, $400,000 fine for U.S. emissions violations

  06-12-2017 22:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Oliver Schmidt, the former executive who spearheaded Volkswagen's multiyear efforts to keep its conspiracy to cheat on diesel emissions a secret from U.S. regulators, received the maximum sentence possible from a federal judge in Detroit.
  
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• 'Industrial tourism' starts in automotive sector - Hürriyet Daily News - Hurriyet Daily News

  06-12-2017 22:08 via hurriyetdailynews.com
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  These days it is possible to visit Tofaş factories, which are located in the western province of Bursa, as you would a museum. “Factory Visits” are a common practice in the automotive sector in North America and Europe. Tofaş, which produces seven ...and more »
  
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• 'Industrial tourism' starts in automotive sector - Hurriyet Daily News

  06-12-2017 22:08 via hurriyetdailynews.com
  'Industrial tourism' starts in automotive sector
  Hurriyet Daily News
  These days it is possible to visit Tofaş factories, which are located in the western province of Bursa, as you would a museum. “Factory Visits” are a common practice in the automotive sector in North America and Europe. Tofaş, which produces seven ...and more »
  
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• Pending Toyota site selection becomes political banter in Ala. race for U.S. Senate

  06-12-2017 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  The pending Toyota-Mazda plant site selection decision is becoming part of the mud-slinging political banter in the race for Alabama's open Senate seat.
  
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• Delphi Automotive Splits Into Two - Forbes

  06-12-2017 21:08 via forbes.com
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  Joe Cornell , Contributor Analyzing spin-offs is my business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. On May 3, 2017, auto parts supplier Delphi Automotive Plc had announced tax-free spin-off of its Powertrain Systems segment, which ...
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• Rinspeed makes a modular autonomous box called the Snap

  06-12-2017 21:07
  
  Filed under:CES,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,Concept Cars,ElectricIt can be a bus, a store or a tent.Continue reading Rinspeed makes a modular autonomous box called the Snap Rinspeed makes a modular autonomous box called the Snap originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi Automotive Splits Into Two - Forbes - Forbes

  06-12-2017 21:07 via forbes.com
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  Delphi Automotive Splits into two companies, Delphi Technologies (DLPH) and the parent is renamed, Aptiv Plc (APTV) The spin-off has great upside potential. Contact Spin-Off Research for a complete set of reports (Institutional Investors only)
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• Tesla notches legal victory in Missouri

  06-12-2017 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla can add Missouri to its win column as the electric automaker continues to wage its battle to sell vehicles directly in the United States, state by state.
  
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• Cordray announces bid for Ohio governor after leaving CFPB

  06-12-2017 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Richard Cordray, whose resignation as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sparked a battle over the agency's leadership, said he's running for governor of Ohio.
  
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• Saab is reborn! ... sort of: NEVS launches production of 9-3 EV

  06-12-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,China,Sedan,ElectricThe car is basically an all-electric version of the Saab 9-3, but under a different name.Continue reading Saab is reborn! ... sort of: NEVS launches production of 9-3 EV Saab is reborn! ... sort of: NEVS launches production of 9-3 EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NEVS launches production of its Saab-derived 9-3 electric sedan

  06-12-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,China,Sedan,ElectricThe car is basically an all-electric version of the Saab 9-3, but under a different name.Continue reading NEVS launches production of its Saab-derived 9-3 electric sedan NEVS launches production of its Saab-derived 9-3 electric sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lamborghini Urus SUV traces roots to a feline predecessor

  06-12-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Geneva Motor Show,Misc. Auto Shows,Lamborghini,Automotive History,Europe,SUV,PerformanceLamborghini unveiled a prototype named LM001 at the 1981 Geneva Auto Show that took the Cheetah concept a step further with an updated look.Continue reading Lamborghini Urus SUV traces roots to a feline predecessor Lamborghini Urus SUV traces roots to a feline predecessor originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&
  
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• The best of the Radwood 2 retro car show

  06-12-2017 18:47
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Geneva Motor Show,Misc. Auto Shows,Lamborghini,Automotive History,Europe,SUV,PerformanceRadwood 2 took place in Anaheim, California. The show featured manycars from the 1980s and 1990s including ...Continue reading The best of the Radwood 2 retro car show The best of the Radwood 2 retro car show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 12:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Volkswagen Polo GTI 2018 review

  06-12-2017 18:33
  
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  Image 1 of 39 6 Dec, 2017 5:30pmSean Carson
  Can most potent VW Polo GTI yet live with hot hatch rivals?Following the glut of new superminis released earlier in the year, it’s now time for a new tranche of small hot hatchbacks. Arriving just in time for Christmas is the new 2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI – and it’s bucking the trend.
  That’s because as most rivals – including the forthcoming Ford Fiesta ST – use downsized engines, the GTI’s motor h
  
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• Kia Stinger review

  06-12-2017 18:22
  
  For Strong performance, good to drive, great value for moneyOur Rating 
  4 Against Thirsty engines, limited engine and spec choice, uninspiring interior2017
  The new Kia Stinger has the muscle, quality, kit and style to make sporty executive models look to their laurelsThe Kia Stinger is bold challenge to the European establishment – a sporty rear-wheel drive executive model from a company best known for mainstream value. Surprisingly – or not, depending on your preconce
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wranglers: Here's how much more they could cost you

  06-12-2017 18:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Rumormill,JeepDocuments reportedly show price increases and detail what's newContinue reading 2018 Jeep Wranglers: Here's how much more they could cost you 2018 Jeep Wranglers: Here's how much more they could cost you originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 12:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes introduces its new CLS

  06-12-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the latest video to join our viral video chart, Mercedes-Benz gives a visual walkaround of its redesigned CLS.
  
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• New engine and trim options for VW T-Roc, Polo and Arteon

  06-12-2017 17:31
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-06 16:30
  The all-new T-Roc crossover now starts from £18,950 along with a new engine for the Arteon saloon and a range of Mk6 Polo modelsVolkswagen has announced a series of range updates across the Polo, T-Roc and Arteon lineups with a wider range trim levels and engines options now available to buyers.The T-Roc crossover is now offered in entry-level S trim from £18,950, equipped with a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 113bhp. VW has also adde
  
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• Cadillac clears camo off the XT3 revealing grille, lighting details

  06-12-2017 16:55
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Cadillac,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryIt was testing alongside a BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC.Continue reading Cadillac clears camo off the XT3 revealing grille, lighting details Cadillac clears camo off the XT3 revealing grille, lighting details originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla gets a court win in direct-sales battle

  06-12-2017 16:44
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryMissouri court sides with Tesla in lawsuit filed by dealers groupContinue reading Tesla gets a court win in direct-sales battle Tesla gets a court win in direct-sales battle originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top 5 greatest ever V8 Ferraris revealed by Enzo magazine

  06-12-2017 16:26
  
  2017-12-11 12:30
  A poll of 4,500 Ferrari fans names the all-time5 best V8 Ferraris with the 458 Italia in first placeA recent poll for the new quarterly Ferrari magazine, Enzo, has identified the greatest V8 Ferrari ever produced. Over 4,500 readers of Enzo’s sister publications Auto Express, Octane and evo chose from a selection of the brilliant mid-engined V8s that have come out of Maranello over the years.
  In the end, only one V8-engined Ferrari could win and the 458 Italia did the busi
  
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• Autonomous to benefit elderly and blind - Bosch Hungary

  06-12-2017 15:52
  Bosch Hungary is highlighting the advantages for older and disabled people with the advent of autonomous vehicles as work to advance the concept gathers pace.
  
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• 2019 Range Rover PHEV Quick Spin Review | All the luxury taste without the luxury fuel calories

  06-12-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Land Rover,Quick Spins,SUV,Hybrid,LuxuryIt's actually the fastest Range Rover this side of a V8.Continue reading 2019 Range Rover PHEV Quick Spin Review | All the luxury taste without the luxury fuel calories 2019 Range Rover PHEV Quick Spin Review | All the luxury taste without the luxury fuel calories originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche CEO confirms 911 hybrid development and timeline

  06-12-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,PerformanceThe specifications and timeline match a previous report.Continue reading Porsche CEO confirms 911 hybrid development and timeline Porsche CEO confirms 911 hybrid development and timeline originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Formula One season saw number of passes drop by half

  06-12-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingIn one race, just one car was overtaken.Continue reading Formula One season saw number of passes drop by half Formula One season saw number of passes drop by half originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford reportedly to sell cars in China direct online via Alibaba

  06-12-2017 14:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Rumormill,Ford,China,ElectricFord would also stock "auto vending machines."Continue reading Ford reportedly to sell cars in China direct online via Alibaba Ford reportedly to sell cars in China direct online via Alibaba originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes sets November record, Smart not so much

  06-12-2017 14:34
  Mercedes-Benz delivered 195,698 vehicles in November, a rise of 7.2% year on year and the 57th successive record month in succession.
  
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• New Audi TT facelift spied testing

  06-12-2017 14:32
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-06 13:30
  The updated Audi TT Coupe and TT Roadster have been spotted with camouflaged bumpers and RS trinkets, ahead of a 2018 launchAudi has a facelifted TT in the works, and images obtained by Auto Express of these camouflaged Coupe and Roadster models show they’re already undergoing testing. Both cars are expected to go on sale in the UK later in 2018.
  First up is the TT Coupe, which was spotted on a snow-covered road undergoing winter development. Both the front and re
  
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• ‘We’re in the midst of a golden age for the car industry’

  06-12-2017 14:16
  
  Steve Fowler2017-12-06 13:15
  As 2017 draws to a close, the car industry will change more in the next five years than it did in the previous 100, says Steve FowlerWhile bad news may seem to be dominating headlines at the moment, there was many good things about the car business in 2017.
  It started out with consumer confidence on a high and sales to match, yet finishes with both very much in reverse. But that hasn’t stopped this industry that fascinates and excites us in equal measure f
  
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• Re-imagining the gas station and battery charge times - COMMENT

  06-12-2017 13:46
  Fully electric vehicles come with a number of challenges, of course.
  
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• New Alpine A110 Sport on the way with even less weight and 300bhp

  06-12-2017 13:41
  
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  A faster and more powerful version of the new Alpine sports car is on the cards, producing up to 300bhp from a tuned 1.8-litre turboAlpine’s return to form will, in the fullness of time, see the company produce not only an SUV but also a hotter version of the well received A110 sports car, Auto Express can reveal.
  Known internally as the ‘Sport Chassis’ model, the range-topping A110 will have as much as 300bhp from a tuned version of the standard car’s 1.
  
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• City-focused REDS EV revealed

  06-12-2017 13:34
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-06 12:30
  Developed for Chinese megacities, the REDS EV can turn stationary traffic jams into office meetingsEx-BMW design chief Chris Bangle has unveiled a quirky and unusual type of electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Motor Show, in which the driver can utilise the car as an office space or living quarters.
  It’s called REDS (Revolutionary Electric Dream Space) and it has been designed to accommodate drivers with a relaxing home environment during stressful traffic jam con
  
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• End of the road for the Philippines' iconic Jeepney

  06-12-2017 13:24
  The  Philippines' government is demanding that old fleets of public utility vehicles, mostly comprising colourful iconic Jeepney vehicles, be replaced with safer, more comfortable and more environmentally-friendly vehicles. Tony Pugliese reports
  
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• GM's new Marketplace draws ire of safety group

  06-12-2017 13:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new in-car application from General Motors that lets drivers order coffee and browse for hotels while behind the wheel has been met with outcry from a prominent safety group.
  
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• Ford reportedly plans Alibaba-assisted online sales

  06-12-2017 13:08
  Ford reportedly is set to announce a deal with Chinese e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba to trial car sales online.
  
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• California bill to banish fossil fuel cars by 2040 in the works

  06-12-2017 13:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  A California lawmaker wants to put the state alongside China, France and the U.K. and have its legislature consider a ban on vehicles powered by fossil fuels.
  
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• Ford, Alibaba plan to test new sales models in China

  06-12-2017 12:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is expected to sign a deal with Alibaba that may allow the automaker to test selling cars to consumers in China through Alibaba's online retail arm Tmall, as well as via a new "auto vending machine" store concept.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Volkswagen architectures and future models Part 2

  06-12-2017 12:43
  Future models plans for all of the Volkswagen Group's passenger car brands are being covered in this latest series of articles. First off, it was a look at Volkswagen itself with a round up of what's available now and what's ahead for VW cars. This is now followed by a feature concerning pick-ups and MPVs. Another, which concentrates on electrified models, crossovers and SUVs, is to come.
  
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• Industry 4.0 to drive emerging economies - Grammer Serbia

  06-12-2017 11:49
  Fast-moving economies will be able to take advantage of Industry 4.0 techniques as their need to operate at faster rates capitalises on new technologies to drive efficiencies.
  
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• New Jaguar I-Pace ride review

  06-12-2017 11:43
  
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  Image 1 of 16 6 Dec, 2017 10:45amSteve Fowler
  We've been to Los Angeles for a first ride in the new 395bhp all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV2018 is the year Tesla will cease to have things its own way, with Jaguar the first brand aiming for a slice of the premium all-electric market.
  The I-Pace SUV is set to be in showrooms in mid-2018 and Auto Express was invited on one of the car’s final testing sessions in California. The broken and busy streets of West Hollywood are ideal fo
  
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• Thai Toyota trucks head to Japan

  06-12-2017 11:41
  Toyota's Hilux truck has returned to Japan after 13 years. This time, it's made in Thailand, a hub for Japanese and Ford brand pickups (though European Hilux supplies come from South Africa).
  
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• New DS 7 Crossback 2018 review

  06-12-2017 10:58
  
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  Image 1 of 26 6 Dec, 2017 11:30amJames Batchelor
  The all-new DS 7 Crossback SUV has arrived to rival the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40, but is it a contender?Another week, another SUV. But the latest car to muscle its way in is one that’s wearing a different badge – as it’s not a Volkswagen, a BMW or even a Jaguar; but a DS. 
  A DS, you say? That’s right. This is the DS 7 Crossback, and the marketing material shouts about the fact it’s an SUV. Thi
  
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• Deadline looming for India automotive trade expo - shropshirelive.com

  06-12-2017 10:50 via shropshirelive.com
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  Deadline looming for India automotive trade expo
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  Manufacturers and businesses in the automotive supply chain in Shropshire have just days left to register to join a trade mission to India's largest industry exhibition next year. Expressions of interest to attend Auto Expo Components in Delhi in ...
  
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• Lexus LF-1 Limitless crossover teased ahead of 2018 Detroit Motor Show

  06-12-2017 10:44
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-06 09:40
  Lexus has teased its new flagship crossover with what appears to be a two-door layout and styling cues from the Toyota C-HRLexus has unveiled a teaser shot of an all-new luxury crossover called the LF-1 Limitless. The concept car will make its official debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January.
  Like most Lexus’ concepts, it’s been designated with the LF badge that has only been applied once to a road car on the legendary LFA supercar. Little has been offici
  
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• University of Bath appoint architects for £60m automotive research facility - Bath Echo

  06-12-2017 10:41 via bathecho.co.uk
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  University of Bath appoint architects for £60m automotive research facility
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  Stride Treglown and DKA have been selected as the architects to design the University of Bath's new Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems. A render of the proposed IAPPS facility. The Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems ...
  
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