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• BorgWarner says adjusted earnings rise 13% in Q4

  08-02-2018 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  BorgWarner posted $389.8 million in adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter -- a 13 percent increase over the previous year.
  
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• These vehicles hold their value so well you should buy them new, not used

  08-02-2018 21:46
  
  You're brand new car is going to lose a ton of value right when you drive it off the lot, right? Turns out, that may not always be the case.Continue reading These vehicles hold their value so well you should buy them new, not used These vehicles hold their value so well you should buy them new, not used originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 BMW X7 SUV spied, with its big grille partially obscured

  08-02-2018 21:20
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMWOur spy photographer caught the 2019 BMW X7 in winter testingnear the Arctic CircleContinue reading 2019 BMW X7 SUV spied, with its big grille partially obscured 2019 BMW X7 SUV spied, with its big grille partially obscured originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber board got assurances on due diligence ahead of self-driving deal, investor testifies

  08-02-2018 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Uber investor said the company's board received assurances that due diligence turned up no problems with a self-driving tech firm that Uber acquired, differing from testimony by Uber's former CEO.
  
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• New ‘Top Gear’ season begins March 3 on BBC America

  08-02-2018 20:55
  
  Filed under:VideosThere will be cars.Continue reading New ‘Top Gear’ season begins March 3 on BBC America New ‘Top Gear’ season begins March 3 on BBC America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Electric Hyundai Kona crossover to have Bolt-beating 292-mile range

  08-02-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Hyundai,Crossover,SUV,Electric,FutureIt would be the non-Tesla king of electric range if it comes here.Continue reading Electric Hyundai Kona crossover to have Bolt-beating 292-mile range Electric Hyundai Kona crossover to have Bolt-beating 292-mile range originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dodge Durango gets performance Mopar options for R/T, SRT

  08-02-2018 20:04
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Dodge,SUV,PerformanceThe familiar dual stripes and a tuned exhaust add to the aggressive performance models.Continue reading Dodge Durango gets performance Mopar options for R/T, SRT Dodge Durango gets performance Mopar options for R/T, SRT originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla, Musk delay autonomous LA-to-NYC trip

  08-02-2018 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla hasn't thrown its plan to demonstrate an autonomous cross-country drive out the window -- it's just tapped the brakes.
  
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• Redesigned 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and PHEV revealed in Chicago

  08-02-2018 19:33
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Hyundai,Sedan,ElectricThe visual improvements are welcome, and so are the interior upgrades. The powertrain is unchanged.Continue reading Redesigned 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and PHEV revealed in Chicago Redesigned 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and PHEV revealed in Chicago originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Headliner Market 2018-2022 - Smart Cabin Trends & Innovations in the Automotive Industry - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  08-02-2018 19:15 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Headliner Market 2018-2022 - Smart Cabin Trends & Innovations in the Automotive Industry
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Global Automotive Headliner Market 2018-2022, 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 a ...and more »
  
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• Group 1 Q4 net rises on Trump tax break

  08-02-2018 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Group 1's fourth-quarter net nearly quadrupled on a one-time gain from U.S. tax changes and increasing gross profits in all of the dealership group's regions.
  
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• 2018 Nissan Titan gets factory-approved lift kit option

  08-02-2018 19:00
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Nissan,Truck,Off-RoadIt's even available for leased trucks.Continue reading 2018 Nissan Titan gets factory-approved lift kit option 2018 Nissan Titan gets factory-approved lift kit option originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sharp increase in drink-drive deaths revealed

  08-02-2018 18:38
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-02-08 17:34
  Latest figures from Department for Transport show drink-driving killed as many as 280 people in one year The number of people killed as a result of drink-driving has risen steeply, as official Government figures reveal as many as 280 people lost their lives in 2016. This figure accounts for accidents in which “at least one driver was over the drink-drive limit.”
  The figures show between 200 and 280 people died as a result of drink-driving in 2016 &ndash
  
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• Car thief steals from Ford dealership, then returns the vehicle

  08-02-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  A 2013 black Ford Taurus is the latest vehicle to be snatched from Basil Ford of Niagara Falls, N.Y., in a recent string of car thefts at the dealership. But here's the catch -- the thief returns the car.
  
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• 2019 Jeep Renegade spied out in the cold

  08-02-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,CrossoverThe spied Jeep was probably undergoing winter testing.Continue reading 2019 Jeep Renegade spied out in the cold 2019 Jeep Renegade spied out in the cold originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai preps hybrid, plug-in hybrid Sonata

  08-02-2018 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The estimated fuel economy of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata SE variant is 39 mpg city/45 highway/42 combined, the automaker said.
  
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• Penske's Q4 net jumps on Trump tax benefits

  08-02-2018 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Penske Automotive's net jumped on a one-time boost from U.S. tax changes, while gross profit rose in all areas of the dealership group's business.
  
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• 2019 Volkswagen Arteon revealed for North America

  08-02-2018 17:19
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Volkswagen,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceSharper than the CC, the Arteon will be available as a 2019 model.Continue reading 2019 Volkswagen Arteon revealed for North America 2019 Volkswagen Arteon revealed for North America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US suppliers 'better off under new tax law' - Moody's

  08-02-2018 17:10
  The recent tax changes in the will benefit most US automotive parts suppliers, Moody's Investors Service says in a new report.
  
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• All 2018 Fiat 500s will get turbocharged engines

  08-02-2018 17:02
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Fiat,Convertible,Hatchback,Budget,PerformanceNo more naturally aspirated 500s.Continue reading All 2018 Fiat 500s will get turbocharged engines All 2018 Fiat 500s will get turbocharged engines originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Geely's Volvo Cars boosts operating profit

  08-02-2018 17:01
  Geely's Volvo Cars boosted operating profit 27.7% year on year to a record SEK14.1bn following global sales of 571,577 cars.
  
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• VW packs 268 hp in new Arteon flagship sedan

  08-02-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The successor to the discontinued CC, the Arteon is more than 5 inches longer than the outgoing car and is set to arrive in U.S. dealerships in the third quarter.
  
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• Redcar automotive company kickstarts plan to grow business by 2020 - Bdaily

  08-02-2018 16:47 via bdaily.co.uk
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  Redcar automotive company kickstarts plan to grow business by 2020
  Bdaily
  A North East global automotive supplier has kickstarted the next phase of a growth plan with the extension of a training scheme to upskill its workforce. In 2016, Redcar-based ElringKlinger announced it was making a significant investment in a training ...
  
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• New on-demand fuel service will fill up your car at home

  08-02-2018 16:31
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-02-08 15:50
  Zebra Fuel launches UK’s first on-demand fuel service, bringing the filling station to your carFilling your car with fuel has just got a lot easier, thanks to the launch of a new company that will come to your home and do the job for you.
  Zebra Fuel has launched operations for owners of diesel cars in central London, and plans to extend its reach across the capital, with a petrol service coming “very soon”. Zebra Fuel could even branch out into re
  
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• Samsung Begins Mass Production of 256GB Embedded Universal Flash Storage for Automotive Applications - Samsung Newsroom US (press release)

  08-02-2018 16:21 via news.samsung.com
  Samsung Newsroom US (press release)
  Samsung Begins Mass Production of 256GB Embedded Universal Flash Storage for Automotive Applications
  Samsung Newsroom US (press release)
  SEOUL, Korea – February 8, 2018 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass production of a 256-gigabyte (GB) embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) solution with advanced ...and more »
  
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• Tesla averts cash crunch as Musk mystique offsets late cars

  08-02-2018 16:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla put to rest -- at least for now -- a chorus of concern that it was going to need to raise more money soon, thanks in part to the salesmanship of CEO Elon Musk.
  
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• Oh no, it's FOMO!

  08-02-2018 16:09
  I'm probably not alone in thinking that all OEMs are pretty much following the same strategic and tactical path at the moment. Nearly every major OEM has an ACES (autonomous, connected, electric and shared) strategy or, as Daimler's Britta Seeger put it during a presentation at January's Automotive News World Congress, a CASE strategy.
  
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• Nissan cuts full-year outlook as profit dives

  08-02-2018 15:44
  Nissan has reported a big cut in operating profit in the third quarter as it felt the impact of costs related to its vehicle inspection issue in Japan as well as negative pricing and stock adjustments in Japan.
  
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• Honda India wants market share boost

  08-02-2018 15:43
  Faced with falling market share, Honda's Indian unit plans a doubling of its slice of the pie within a few years.
  
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• Toyota 2019 TRD Pro trucks amp up performance features for Chicago Auto Show

  08-02-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Toyota,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceUpgraded suspension, a new 4Runner roof rack and a snorkel for the Tacoma.Continue reading Toyota 2019 TRD Pro trucks amp up performance features for Chicago Auto Show Toyota 2019 TRD Pro trucks amp up performance features for Chicago Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Ranger Raptor vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2: Diesel-powered off-road comparison

  08-02-2018 15:01
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Ford,Truck,Off-Road,Performance,ComparisonIt's a good time to be a lover of off-road pickup trucks.Continue reading Ford Ranger Raptor vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2: Diesel-powered off-road comparison Ford Ranger Raptor vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2: Diesel-powered off-road comparison originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru offers 50th-anniversary edition versions of all its cars

  08-02-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Subaru,Coupe,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,SUVBlue and silver is proving to be a popular anniversary color combo.Continue reading Subaru offers 50th-anniversary edition versions of all its cars Subaru offers 50th-anniversary edition versions of all its cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru marks 50 years in U.S. with special edition lineup

  08-02-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru's 50th anniversary lineup will be true "limited editions," with prices ranging from $29,200 for the Impreza sedan to $42,055 for the WRX STI. Both prices include shipping.
  
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• Mazda MX-5 Miata and MX-5 Miata RF pricing is out for 2018

  08-02-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chicago Auto Show,Mazda,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceIt's even closer to a Miata Coupe than the earlier PRHT.Continue reading Mazda MX-5 Miata and MX-5 Miata RF pricing is out for 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata and MX-5 Miata RF pricing is out for 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata and MX-5 Miata RF pricing announced

  08-02-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chicago Auto Show,Mazda,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceIt's even closer to a Miata Coupe than the earlier PRHT.Continue reading 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata and MX-5 Miata RF pricing announced 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata and MX-5 Miata RF pricing announced originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Forgotten 1990s Subaru showroom is still full of new ghost Imprezas

  08-02-2018 14:49
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Subaru,Coupe,HatchbackSomewhere on Malta there's a heaven for the guy who likes his Imprezas completely base spec.Continue reading Forgotten 1990s Subaru showroom is still full of new ghost Imprezas Forgotten 1990s Subaru showroom is still full of new ghost Imprezas originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Forgotten 1990s Subaru showroom is still full of Imprezas

  08-02-2018 14:49
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Subaru,Coupe,HatchbackSomewhere on Malta there's a heaven for the guy who likes his Imprezas completely base spec.Continue reading Forgotten 1990s Subaru showroom is still full of Imprezas Forgotten 1990s Subaru showroom is still full of Imprezas originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• World Rallycross Championship could go electric in 2020

  08-02-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Electric,RacingHowever, internal combustion engines won't be ditched completely.Continue reading World Rallycross Championship could go electric in 2020 World Rallycross Championship could go electric in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BorgWarner unveils Q4 US$146m loss but full-year net sales up 8% to US$9.9bn

  08-02-2018 14:09
  Borgwarner has posted a fourth-quarter net loss of US$146m, although net sales reached US$2.6bn, up 14.5% from last year.
  
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• Tesla books biggest ever quarterly loss

  08-02-2018 14:02
  Tesla's fourth quarter net loss, its biggest ever, soared to US$675.4m, $4.01 per share compared with $121.3m (78 cents) a year ago, media reports said.
  
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• F1 halo can withstand weight of double-decker bus

  08-02-2018 13:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Safety,Technology,Racing""It's a bit of an acquired taste, and we're still busy acquiring it"Continue reading F1 halo can withstand weight of double-decker bus F1 halo can withstand weight of double-decker bus originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Gallery: Retromobile 2018 – a feast of automotive icons - Goodwood Road and Racing

  08-02-2018 13:13 via goodwood.com
  Gallery: Retromobile 2018 – a feast of automotive icons
  Goodwood Road and Racing
  Welcome to Paris! It's that time of year when Christmas seems to have come around once again for every lover of classic cars, as the automotive world descends on the Salon Retromobile, a veritable feast of everything from the beautiful to the weird and ...
  
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• GM exec meets mayor of South Korea's biggest factory town on restructuring effort

  08-02-2018 13:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM called for cooperation over its restructuring effort in South Korea as a top executive of the automaker met the mayor of the South Korean city of Incheon, home of the unit's largest plant.
  
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• FCA launches Reloaded by Creators heritage restoration service

  08-02-2018 13:04
  
  James Brodie2018-02-08 12:10
  Classic Fiats, Lancias and Alfa Romeos to be sourced, completely restored to factory standard, then sold to collectorsFiat Chrysler is the latest manufacturer to dip into its heritage by announcing an intensive, curated restoration programme for some of its brands’ most iconic vehicles, the first five of which are now on sale and on show at the Retromobile classic car exposition in Paris.
  Called ‘Reloaded by Creators’, the new sales service is aimed
  
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• Subaru quarterly operating profit slips, weighed by lower-margin sales, U.S. incentives

  08-02-2018 12:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru reported a slide of more than 4 percent in quarterly operating profit, weighed by sales of lower-margin models and increased discounting in the United States, the Japanese automaker's biggest market.
  
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• Dongfeng Motor announces mid-term plan

  08-02-2018 12:07
  Nissan's Chinese joint venture Dongfeng Motor has announced a new medium term business plan which it hopes will propel it to 2.6m annual sales a year by 2022 (from around 1m pa currently).
  
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• Toyota rolls out new trail-ready TRD Pro trucks

  08-02-2018 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is rolling out updated TRD Pro trims for the midsize Tacoma pickup, the full-size Tundra and the 4Runner SUV -- some of the most popular trucks the automaker sells -- adding a snorkel-like intake on the Tacoma and internal-bypass shocks...
  
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• Thyssenkrupp unions approve Tata Steel joint venture

  08-02-2018 11:48
  Thyssenkrupp says it welcomes approval by IG Metall members for the joint venture collective agreement in which the German supplier and Tata Steel plan to combine their European operations.
  
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• Parking fees and permits set to increase as councils plug budget gaps

  08-02-2018 11:07
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-02-08 10:06
  English councils plan to increase rates this year, with parking fees likely to go up as a resultLocal councils in England are set to hike tax rates this year, with increases in parking fees and permits a likely target for 93 per cent of authorities.
  A financial audit survey, answered by almost a third of England’s 353 local councils, found 80 per cent of authorities “fear for their financial stability”. 93 per cent are planning to increase charges
  
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• Parking fees and permit prices set to increase as councils plug budget gaps

  08-02-2018 11:07
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-02-08 10:06
  English councils plan to increase rates this year, with parking fees likely to go up as wellLocal councils in England are set to hike tax rates this year, with increases in parking fees and permits a likely target for 93 per cent of authorities.
  A financial audit survey, answered by almost a third of England’s 353 local councils, found 80 per cent of authorities “fear for their financial stability”. 93 per cent are planning to increase charges acr
  
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