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• Paul McCartney's Aston sells for $1.8M; Ringo Starr's old Mini goes to a Spice Girl

  07-12-2017 23:50
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Aston Martin,MINI,Auctions,UK,Coupe,Hatchback,ClassicsThe Mini also appeared on "Top Gear."Continue reading Paul McCartney's Aston sells for $1.8M; Ringo Starr's old Mini goes to a Spice Girl Paul McCartney's Aston sells for $1.8M; Ringo Starr's old Mini goes to a Spice Girl originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Camaro Down Under: Holden HSV is bringing a big slice of 'Murica to Australia

  07-12-2017 22:18
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Holden,Australia,Coupe,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceConsider it a consolation for the death of the rear-drive Commodore.Continue reading Camaro Down Under: Holden HSV is bringing a big slice of 'Murica to Australia Camaro Down Under: Holden HSV is bringing a big slice of 'Murica to Australia originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• KAR's TradeRev adds features

  07-12-2017 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new version of TradeRev's used-vehicle purchasing mobile app, from KAR Auction Services, has added dealer-support features.
  
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• UPDATE 1-BlackBerry, Qualcomm expand partnership to connected automotive - Business Insider

  07-12-2017 21:51 via uk.businessinsider.com
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  UPDATE 1-BlackBerry, Qualcomm expand partnership to connected automotive
  Business Insider
  Dec 7 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd and Qualcomm Inc are expanding their partnership to tap the fast-growing connected automotive market, the companies said on Thursday. BlackBerry, which has developed software QNX Hypervisor 2.0 to run complex computer ...
  BlackBerry, Qualcomm expand partnership to connected automotiveReuters UK
  BlackBerry, Qualcomm expand automotive partnershipZDNet
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• Schmidt's statement showed a broken man with misplaced faith in VW

  07-12-2017 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Oliver Schmidt's vacant almost defiant stare has been the face of VW's $30 billion diesel emissions scandal. That wasn't the face seen in court on Wednesday.
  
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• IIHS top safety picks dwindle under new criteria

  07-12-2017 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Only 15 vehicles qualify for the Top Safety Pick Plus award after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety expanded their criteria.
  
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• Average U.S. fuel economy falls 0.1 mpg in November

  07-12-2017 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  The average fuel economy of new light vehicles in the U.S. in November fell to 25.0 mpg, down 0.1 mpg from October.
  
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• How the Autoblog staff would configure a Lamborghini Urus

  07-12-2017 20:35
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Holden,Australia,Coupe,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceLamborghini launched the configurator site for the 2019 Urus crossover SUV. We at Autoblog each configured one to our preferred specifications.Continue reading How the Autoblog staff would configure a Lamborghini Urus How the Autoblog staff would configure a Lamborghini Urus originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Com
  
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• Groupe PSA planning secret SC21 car for India

  07-12-2017 20:21
  An Indian business daily says Groupe PSA is planning to build a B segment car at its Indian JV in 2020.
  
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• Subprime shrinks in Q3 auto loans

  07-12-2017 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subprime's share of Q3 new-vehicle loan originations hit a post-2012 low, Experian data shows. Prime and super prime loans made up nearly 75 percent of the market.
  
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• Cute Honda robots coming to 2018 CES

  07-12-2017 19:39
  
  Filed under:CES,Honda,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousPlus a portable, swappable battery pack for EVs and a recharging system.Continue reading Cute Honda robots coming to 2018 CES Cute Honda robots coming to 2018 CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 13:39:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford makes way for autonomous car facility by moving new EV plant to Mexico

  07-12-2017 19:17
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Autonomous,Electric,HybridThe move means an additional $200 million and 150 more jobs for Flat Rock.Continue reading Ford makes way for autonomous car facility by moving new EV plant to Mexico Ford makes way for autonomous car facility by moving new EV plant to Mexico originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 13:17:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Next-gen Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra may use carbon fiber

  07-12-2017 18:40
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Rumormill,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,TruckIt's all about saving weight.Continue reading Next-gen Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra may use carbon fiber Next-gen Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra may use carbon fiber originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ford Focus sedan comes into, er, focus

  07-12-2017 18:19
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Sedan,BudgetThe less versatile Focus shows itself.Continue reading 2019 Ford Focus sedan comes into, er, focus 2019 Ford Focus sedan comes into, er, focus originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe/Cabriolet Review | Creamy goodness

  07-12-2017 17:56
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,First Drives,Coupe,LuxuryThe 12-cylinder S65 Cabriolet is a stately boulevardier, a cavalier cruiser, meant to dominate via the sheer prodigiousness of output.Continue reading 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe/Cabriolet Review | Creamy goodness 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe/Cabriolet Review | Creamy goodness originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Saab 9-3 reborn as an EV under NEVS brand

  07-12-2017 17:47
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-07 16:50
  Chinese made all-electric 9-3 to be produced under NEVS brand, with 186 mile claimed rangeThe Saab 9-3 has been given a new lease of life thanks to NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden), with a Chinese built, all-electric, reborn version of the Swedish firm’s final saloon.
  NEVS, a Swedish holding company, acquired the remainder of Saab’s assets when the marque ceased production at the beginning of 2012.
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• Porsche's hybrid a hit as buyers flock to plug-in Panamera

  07-12-2017 17:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche said 60 percent of buyers of its revamped Panamera four-door coupe opted for the partly battery-powered version from its sales start in June through October.
  
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• Saleen 1 priced at $100,000

  07-12-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Coupe,PerformanceYou can reserve one for $1,000.Continue reading Saleen 1 priced at $100,000 Saleen 1 priced at $100,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Jeep Cherokee finally reveals its all-new nose

  07-12-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,Crossover,SUV,Off-RoadIt's a far more conservative look.Continue reading 2019 Jeep Cherokee finally reveals its all-new nose 2019 Jeep Cherokee finally reveals its all-new nose originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Performance boss moves to new role at Ford

  07-12-2017 17:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dave Pericak, the head of Ford Performance who played key role in the development of the GT supercar, will change jobs to focus on engineering for unibody and Lincoln programs.
  
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• Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and Subaru clean up in IIHS 2018 safety ratings

  07-12-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Kia,Subaru,Toyota,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Wagon,GenesisIIHS beefs up criteria for headlights and passenger-side small overlap front crash protection.Continue reading Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and Subaru clean up in IIHS 2018 safety ratingsHyundai, Kia, Genesis and Subaru clean up in IIHS 2018 safety ratingsoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault unveils new Alliance/Daimler petrol engine

  07-12-2017 16:51
  Renault has unveiled a new direct injection turbocharged 1.3L petrol engine co-developed by the Alliance and Daimler.
  
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• GM to use carbon fiber in redesigned pickup beds

  07-12-2017 16:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM plans to use carbon fiber for the beds of its redesigned full-size pickups to improve performance and reduce weight. Carbon fiber is considerably stronger and lighter than steel and aluminum, but it's more expensive.
  
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• What's it like to drive 284 mph? Ride along in a Koenigsegg Agera RS and find out

  07-12-2017 16:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading What's it like to drive 284 mph? Ride along in a Koenigsegg Agera RS and find out What's it like to drive 284 mph? Ride along in a Koenigsegg Agera RS and find out originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Anheuser-Busch reserves 40 Tesla electric trucks

  07-12-2017 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Beer giant Anheuser-Busch said it has reserved 40 of Tesla's all-electric semi trucks as it seeks to reduce fuel costs and vehicle emissions. The trucks are scheduled to be in production by 2019.
  
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• 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California sells for nearly $18M, exceeding expectations

  07-12-2017 15:40
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,BMW,Ferrari,Auctions,Convertible,Classics,Performance,RacingThe Ferrari beat the high estimate of $17 million.Continue reading 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California sells for nearly $18M, exceeding expectations 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California sells for nearly $18M, exceeding expectations originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Drivers' Notes | Breaking the mold

  07-12-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Quick Spins,SedanGood, and not just for a Camry.Continue reading 2018 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Drivers' Notes | Breaking the mold 2018 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Drivers' Notes | Breaking the mold originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BlackBerry, Qualcomm expand partnership to connected automotive - Reuters

  07-12-2017 14:58 via uk.reuters.com
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  BlackBerry, Qualcomm expand partnership to connected automotive
  Reuters
  (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd (BB.TO) said on Thursday it would partner with Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) to use the chipmaker's hardware platform to expand in the fast-growing connected automotive industry. A banner for BlackBerry Ltd hangs to celebrate the ...
  BlackBerry (BB), Qualcomm (QCOM) Extend Pact to Deliver Automotive Platforms for Next Generation VehiclesStreetInsider.comall 2 news articles »
  
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• Alibaba inks Ford partnership to identify opportunities in automotive - ZDNet

  07-12-2017 14:42 via zdnet.com
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  Alibaba inks Ford partnership to identify opportunities in automotive
  ZDNet
  Alibaba Group has inked an agreement with Ford Motor Company to identify new opportunities in the automotive industry, tapping the Chinese tech giant's cloud and online retail technologies. Spanning the three years, the partnership would explore areas ...and more »
  
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• A. Schulman Receives the 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Innovation Award - GlobeNewswire (press release)

  07-12-2017 14:32 via globenewswire.com
  A. Schulman Receives the 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Innovation Award
  GlobeNewswire (press release)
  AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:SHLM), a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, composites and powders, has received the 2017 Automotive Innovation Award from the Society of ...and more »
  
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• ANALYSIS - Volkswagen architectures and future models Part 2 - just-auto.com

  07-12-2017 14:23 via just-auto.com
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  ANALYSIS - Volkswagen architectures and future models Part 2
  just-auto.com
  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 ...and more »
  
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• Rinspeed Snap self-driving microbus concept set for CES 2018

  07-12-2017 14:15
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-07 13:00
  Built with connectivity and living space in mind, the fully autonomous Rinspeed Snap has 5G WiFi and room for occupantsSwiss concept car creator Rinspeed is known for its unusual, quirky designs for cars of the future that can go underwater or shrink into parking bays. In its latest futuristic automotive vision, it’s come up with a fully connected autonomous microbus for the upcoming CES show. Unlike some of Rinspeed’s previous efforts, the Snap might not be
  
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• Honda invests in 'revolutionary' driving simulator

  07-12-2017 14:11
  Honda says it will become the world's first car manufacturer to adopt new driving simulator technology, based on a 'revolutionary' architecture called DiM250 (Driver-in-Motion).
  
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• Alibaba, Ford to partner on car sales, wide range of projects

  07-12-2017 14:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,ChinaSHANGHAI — Alibaba Group Holding has signed a deal with Ford to explore cooperation in areas such as cloud computing, connectivity and retail, which could involve selling Ford cars on Alibaba's online retail platform Tmall.Alibaba in a statement on Thursday said digital marketing-focused Alimama and operating system firm AliOS would be among subsidiaries working with Ford under the three-year agreement.One avenue under consideration is the sale of Ford cars on Tm
  
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• Korea suppliers add value to remain competitive - Plakor director - just-auto.com

  07-12-2017 13:45 via just-auto.com
  Korea suppliers add value to remain competitive - Plakor director
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  Rising cost of conducting business in South Korea is seeing some of the country's ultra-competitiveness erode, with the result suppliers are having to provide more value-added products to maintain attractiveness. South Korea's phoenix-like rise from ...
  
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• Automotive Industry's Answer on Speed Pedelecs? - Bike Europe

  07-12-2017 13:40 via bike-eu.com
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  Automotive Industry's Answer on Speed Pedelecs?
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  GRAZ, Austria – The European 'Efficient Urban Light Vehicle' (EU-LIVE) consortium unveiled a new electrified mobility solution. The vehicle's small footprint of 2.4 x 0.85 meter as well as an enclosed, heated cabin, seatbelts and an airbag makes it an ...
  Groupe PSA designs new electrified light vehicle for EU-LIVE projectAutomotive Business Reviewall 6 news articles »
  
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• Global Automotive Data Monetisation Pricing and Business Models - Automotive IT Spending Increasing to $168.8 ... - Business Wire (press release)

  07-12-2017 13:33 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Data Monetisation Pricing and Business Models - Automotive IT Spending Increasing to $168.8 ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  This study analyses the strategies, growth analysis, competitive landscape, business models, and future focus areas of OEMs, data aggregators, usage-based insurance (UBI) companies, and tier 1 suppliers. UBI companies, data aggregators, and aftermarket ...and more »
  
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• Global Oil Filter Market Forecasts to 2022 - Flourishing Automobile & Automotive Industries Driving the Market ... - Business Wire (press release)

  07-12-2017 13:28 via businesswire.com
  Global Oil Filter Market Forecasts to 2022 - Flourishing Automobile & Automotive Industries Driving the Market ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  The market is further expected to reach a value of about US$ 4 Billion in 2022, exhibiting a CAGR of around 5% during 2017-2022. This report provides a deep insight into the global oil filter market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from ...and more »
  
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• Korea suppliers add value to remain competitive - Plakor director

  07-12-2017 13:10
  Rising cost of conducting business in South Korea is seeing some of the country's ultra-competitiveness erode, with the result suppliers are having to provide more value-added products to maintain attractiveness, including those based abroad..
  
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• Another VW Dieselgate official jailed in US

  07-12-2017 13:09
  The US has jailed its second VW official since the Dieselgate scandal broke two years ago.
  
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• EXCLUSIVE - JLR shoots for millennials with L860 SUV

  07-12-2017 13:00
  Sources suggest Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning a small, rugged SUV to sit below the upcoming Defender replacement. The planned latest addition to the Land Rover SUV range will be aimed squarely at younger buyers and 'millennials'. The currently unnamed model is thought to be called L860 internally, and could be a development of the aborted L851 project - a similar entry-level Land Rover project. No official details have been released but mid-2021 has been hinted as a possibl
  
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• Ford and Alibaba look to work together in China - just-auto.com

  07-12-2017 12:42 via just-auto.com
  Ford and Alibaba look to work together in China
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  As expected, Ford Motor Company and Alibaba Group on Thursday agreed to explore a strategic collaboration to jointly identify new opportunities to redefine consumer retail experiences and explore solutions for sustainable mobility. Jim Hackett, Ford ...
  
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• Ford and Alibaba look to work together in China

  07-12-2017 12:37
  As expected, Ford Motor Company and Alibaba Group on Thursday agreed to explore a strategic collaboration to jointly identify new opportunities to redefine consumer retail experiences and explore solutions for sustainable mobility.
  
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• Carmakers want Silicon Valley's tech without its patent wars

  07-12-2017 12:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  As automakers turn their vehicles into app-laden computers on wheels, there's one habit they don't want to acquire from Silicon Valley: fighting over patents in court.
  
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• BRIEF-ASK Automotive Signs Deal With Fras-Le SA To Establish JV In India - Reuters

  07-12-2017 12:33 via uk.reuters.com
  BRIEF-ASK Automotive Signs Deal With Fras-Le SA To Establish JV In India
  Reuters
  ... * JV PLANS TO INVEST MORE THAN 1 BILLION RUPEES OVER A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS Source text - [ASK Automotive (P) Ltd signs Joint Venture with Fras-le, Brazil ASK (World Leader in Two Wheeler Friction) and Fras-le (World Leader in Commercial Vehicle ...
  
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• Volkswagen Mexico executive sees scope to boost NAFTA auto content

  07-12-2017 12:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  An executive at VW's Mexico unit said there is room to boost regional tariff-free content for autos made in North America, a central plank of the Trump administration's plan to overhaul NAFTA.
  
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• Amityville automotive fee change may mean refunds, clerk says - Newsday

  07-12-2017 11:59 via newsday.com
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  Amityville automotive fee change may mean refunds, clerk says
  Newsday
  The mayor's decision to reset charges to the previous lower level sparks a board of trustees debate over whether the increases were made legally two years ago. Security Chrysler Jeep Ram, seen here on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Photo Credit: Newsday ...
  
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• Japan sales fall 3% in November, Nissan plunges

  07-12-2017 11:05
  Japan's new vehicle market declined by 2.6% to 406,860 units in November from 417,600 a year earlier, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
  
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• Honda R&D/SenseTime join over research and development of automated driving technologies

  07-12-2017 11:04
  As part of its efforts to establish automated driving technologies to realise a collision-free society, Honda R&D, the R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor, has announced that it has signed a 5-year joint research and development contract with SenseTime Group Limited, a China-based IT company with strengths in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
  
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