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• UAW gained 15,000 members in 2017

  29-03-2018 23:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Total membership in the UAW rose by 15,000 workers to 430,871 in 2017, marking the eighth consecutive year that the union saw an increase in total membership.
  
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• Cheetah mistakes a Land Rover for a Jaguar

  29-03-2018 23:40
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,SUVFile this information away in your brain under the heading: What to do if a wild cheetah climbs in your car. The answer: Stay perfectly still, show respect by not looking directly at the cheetah, and if you can possibly keep your hands from shaking, roll some video.Continue reading Cheetah mistakes a Land Rover for a Jaguar Cheetah mistakes a Land Rover for a Jaguar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use
  
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• We obsessively covered the 2018 New York Auto Show

  29-03-2018 23:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Car Buying,Technology,Convertible,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,SUV,Truck,Wagon,Luxury,Performance,Auto News RecapsWe've seen all that there is to see at the 2018 New York Auto Show, and we won't be walking away disappointed. We saw pure concepts, concepts that clearly point the way for future production models, and comprehensive refreshes of some of the best-selling vehicles in America.Continue reading We obsessively covered the 2018 New York Auto Show We obsessively covered the 2
  
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• Ford awards CEO Hackett $16.7 million as he tries tricky turnaround

  29-03-2018 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford CEO Jim Hackett collected nearly $17 million in his first year at the helm as he attempts a turnaround aimed at reversing a stock slide, reviving profits and preparing for the autonomous era.
  
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• 2018 New York Auto Show Editors' Picks

  29-03-2018 22:39
  
  Filed under:Green,Car Buying,Technology,Convertible,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,SUV,Truck,Wagon,Luxury,Performance,Auto News RecapsAutoblog's editors voted on vehicles debuted at the 2018 New York Auto Show. These are our picks for best in show.Continue reading 2018 New York Auto Show Editors' Picks 2018 New York Auto Show Editors' Picks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Silicon Valley's SF Motors introduces electric SUVs, on sale in 2019

  29-03-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Autonomous,ElectricWhile much attention has been turned toward the East Coast during the New York Auto Show, a new EV company has been busy on the other side of the country, in California. SF Motors, a Silicon Valley startup with financial backing from China, introduced its first two electric vehicles, the SF5 and SF7. Both are SUVs built on the same platform, using batteries and electric motors developed in-house.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 production ‘going to be worse before it gets better’

  29-03-2018 21:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Crossover,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceGene Munster, an analyst from Loup Ventures, said on Bloomberg that Tesla is "probably going to miss" its Model 3 production targets this quarter, but that the news won't be a surprise to investors. "It's going to be worse before it gets better," he said. Munster told Bloomberg that he predicts that Tesla will be able to churn out between 1,500 and 2,000 Model 3s per week, falling far shor
  
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• Cadillac 'halo vehicle' not coming until after 2022

  29-03-2018 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cadillac will realign its product portfolio and get operations in order before releasing a "halo vehicle."
  
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• Tesla urges workers to disprove 'haters,' ramp up production

  29-03-2018 20:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla exhorted its factory workers to disprove the 'haters' betting against the company wrong and asked for volunteers to join the effort to ramp up output of the crucial Model 3 line.
  
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• Nissan, Renault in talks to merge as one company

  29-03-2018 19:50
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultNissan and Renault have been tied together as an alliance for nearly 20 years, but now the Japanese and French automakers are discussing whether to merge. Bloomberg, citing unidentified sources familiar with the confidential talks, reports that the idea is to form a single publicly traded company to better compete against giants like Toyota and Volkswagen.Continue reading Nissan, Renault in talks to merge as one comp
  
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• Melrose thwarts Dana, wins hostile bid for GKN

  29-03-2018 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Melrose Industries narrowly clinched an 8 billion-pound ($11 billion) takeover of Britain's GKN, after a three-month battle for control of the engineering giant. The shareholder vote thwarts a proposed tie-up between GKN's auto unit and U.S.
  
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• What To Expect From Tesla's Automotive And Energy Businesses In 2018 - Forbes

  29-03-2018 19:22
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  What To Expect From Tesla's Automotive And Energy Businesses In 2018
  Forbes
  2018 is likely to be a crucial year for Tesla. While 2017 was all about new product launches for the company (Model 3, Roadster, Semi, Solar Roof), this year will be all about execution, particularly on the Model 3 and solar energy business front. In ...
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• Uber and family of autonomous vehicle victim reach settlement

  29-03-2018 18:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Technology,AutonomousThe family of a woman killed by an Uber Technologies Inc self-driving vehicle in Arizona has reached a settlement with the ride services company, ending a potential legal battle over the first fatality caused by an autonomous vehicle.Continue reading Uber and family of autonomous vehicle victim reach settlement Uber and family of autonomous vehicle victim reach settlement originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:55:00 EDT.Please see
  
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• Nissan, Renault, said to be talking full merger

  29-03-2018 18:34
  Renault and Nissan Motor are talking about merging, souces have told Bloomberg News.
  
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• US tariff threat gives automakers the jitters

  29-03-2018 17:47
  Major automaker executives raised concerns at the New York show this week about the possibility of a trade war after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports earlier this month, a media report said.
  
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• HonestJohn.co.uk claims Best Automotive Website at Newspress Awards - Honest John

  29-03-2018 17:22
  HonestJohn.co.uk claims Best Automotive Website at Newspress Awards
  Honest John
  HonestJohn.co.uk has been crowned Best Automotive Website for the third successive year at the prestigious Newspress Awards. Praised for high quality news journalism, in-depth reviews and peerless automotive advice, HonestJohn.co.uk beat TopGear.com ...
  
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• VW Atlas Tanoak: Would it make sense to build it?

  29-03-2018 16:50
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Volkswagen,Truck,Concept CarsPerhaps the biggest surprise of the New York Auto Show was the Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak pickup truck. And one of the things that make the Tanoak so intriguing is how it seems pretty feasible to bring to market. It's based on the Atlas, which already has powertrains certified for emissions in America, and at least the front half wouldn't likely need much, if any work to make sure it passes U.S. safety standards. And like the Atlas, it use
  
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• New BMW X2 2018 review - pictures

  29-03-2018 16:45
  
  Pictures of the 2018 BMW X2 in the UK
  
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• New McLaren 570S Spider Track Pack launched

  29-03-2018 16:31
  
  Jake Weaver2018-03-29 15:30
  Lightweight pack sheds 33kg of weight from the McLaren 570S Spider and brings new wheels and exhaust systemFollowing the launch of the McLaren 570S Track Pack, the British firm has now made the Spider available with the same £17,160 optional extra.
  Designed for customers who want to use their 570S Spider for occasional track use, the Track Pack sheds 33kg, gains a louder exhaust and special carbon fibre interior. However, the 570bhp 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V
  
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• 2019 Mustang Bullitt orders open as Ford reveals price and horsepower

  29-03-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceFord has opened order books for the 2019 Mustang Bullitt and confirmed final output for the commemorative-edition GT fastback at 480 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. Deliveries are expected in late summer.Continue reading 2019 Mustang Bullitt orders open as Ford reveals price and horsepower 2019 Mustang Bullitt orders open as Ford reveals price and horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms f
  
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• Andover automotive company gets RAC approval - Love Andover

  29-03-2018 16:18
  Love Andover
  Andover automotive company gets RAC approval
  Love Andover
  BP Rolls Automotive service and MOT centre has been audited by the RAC and has been added to their list of approved garages. Since its launch in May last year, BP Rolls Automotive has gone from strength to strength. Following major investment into ...
  
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• New Jaguar E-Pace D150 manual 2018 review

  29-03-2018 15:51
  
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  Image 1 of 16 29 Mar, 2018 2:45pmRichard Ingram
  We try out the entry-level Jaguar E-Pace D150 with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearboxThis is near enough the cheapest Jaguar E-Pace you can buy. While the majority of the firm’s SUVs have all-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox, this entry-level 2.0-litre D150 model is powered via the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
  We’re big fans of the Evoque-based E-Pace, and price aside, it’s
  
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• The Genesis Essentia Concept is the automotive future we were promised - Engadget

  29-03-2018 15:45
  Engadget
  The Genesis Essentia Concept is the automotive future we were promised
  Engadget
  The Essentia is what I expected all cars to look like after the year 2000. Alas, vehicles still pretty much look the same now as they did way back in the 80s. But that shouldn't stop the luxury arm of Hyundai, Genesis, from putting this car in ...and more »
  
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• 2018 New York Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Start spreading the news

  29-03-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Green,New York Auto ShowHere it is, our traditional car-show mega gallery of galleries — hundreds of photos of, in this case, 32 of the most interesting, fastest, most luxurious, coolest cars direct from the New York International Auto Show at Javits Center in Manhattan.Continue reading 2018 New York Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Start spreading the news 2018 New York Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Start spreading the news originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09
  
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• Uber isolated by partners and competitors in aftermath of crash

  29-03-2018 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber Technologies has found itself isolated a little more than a week after one of its self-driving vehicles hit and killed a pedestrian in Arizona.
  
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• GM's Cruise CTO departs, citing disagreements with CEO Vogt

  29-03-2018 14:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cruise Automation, the self-driving arm of General Motors, said Chief Technology Officer A.G. Gangadhar is departing after less than half a year.
  
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• Toyota/Suzuki to mutually supply hybrid vehicles in India

  29-03-2018 14:52
  Toyota and Suzuki have concluded a 'basic agreement toward the mutual supply of hybrid and other vehicles between the two companies for the Indian market'.
  
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• NSK opens new plant in Mexico

  29-03-2018 14:48
  NSK has announced that NSK-Warner KK an equity method affiliate, has inaugurated its new plant in Mexico.
  
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• SUVs and crossovers flood the market: How many are too many?

  29-03-2018 14:36
  
  Filed under:Etc.,New York Auto Show,Crossover,SUVDemand for sport utility vehicles in the United States is booming, but the number of new models vying for a share of that market is growing even faster, threatening the fat profits automakers have enjoyed.Continue reading SUVs and crossovers flood the market: How many are too many? SUVs and crossovers flood the market: How many are too many? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Per
  
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• 90 SUV/crossovers? And another 90 luxury models? How many are too many?

  29-03-2018 14:36
  
  Filed under:Etc.,New York Auto Show,Crossover,SUVDemand for sport utility vehicles in the United States is booming, but the number of new models vying for a share of that market is growing even faster, threatening the fat profits automakers have enjoyed.Continue reading 90 SUV/crossovers? And another 90 luxury models? How many are too many? 90 SUV/crossovers? And another 90 luxury models? How many are too many? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms
  
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• VW offers to buy back new diesels if bans introduced

  29-03-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Volkswagen,Skoda,Emissions,DieselVolkswagen will buy back new diesel cars if German cities ban them, it said on Thursday, seeking to reassure potential buyers and stem a plunge in sales of diesel vehicles.Continue reading VW offers to buy back new diesels if bans introduced VW offers to buy back new diesels if bans introduced originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• Uber, Tesla crashes prompt automakers to warn about rivals cutting corners

  29-03-2018 14:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the auto industry vies to deploy driverless cars, some contenders may be cutting corners in a bid to get ahead, carmakers warned after the first pedestrian death tied to the emerging technology.
  
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• Infiniti adds luxurious new Limited trim for 2019 QX60 and QX80

  29-03-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,New York Auto Show,Infiniti,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryInfiniti is introducing more luxurious Limited models of its QX60 and QX80 crossover and SUV at the New York Auto Show, with special wheels and even more luxurious interior touches.Continue reading Infiniti adds luxurious new Limited trim for 2019 QX60 and QX80 Infiniti adds luxurious new Limited trim for 2019 QX60 and QX80 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feed
  
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• 2019 Infiniti QX60 and QX80 introduced with new Limited trim level

  29-03-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,New York Auto Show,Infiniti,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryInfiniti is introducing more luxurious Limited models of its QX60 and QX80 crossover and SUV at the New York Auto Show, with special wheels and even more luxurious interior touches.Continue reading 2019 Infiniti QX60 and QX80 introduced with new Limited trim level 2019 Infiniti QX60 and QX80 introduced with new Limited trim level originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use o
  
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• Spring ain't sprung yet - the week

  29-03-2018 14:16
  The end of March and Easter are both nigh (we have Friday and Monday off, by the way) but no one seems to have told our local weathergods - the UK Met Office has just issued a snow warning for my region for Monday. No wonder the daffs might be out but the tree blossom is struggling. As we head into the first long weekend, or, in UK-speak, bank holiday weekend, of 2018, our eyes are on the Melrose v Dana battle playing out today for GKN's juicy automotive bits (think e-Axle, and how many veh
  
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• UK car output down 4.4% in February

  29-03-2018 13:56
  Falling demand in the UK car market dragged UK car production down in February according to the latest data from the SMMT.
  
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• Nissan eyes tripled Datsun sales

  29-03-2018 13:56
  Nissan Motor wants to triple sales of its low-cost Datsun vehicles by 2022 as it continues to revive the 87 year old brand it dumped in the mid 1980s but resurrected about five years ago.
  
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• Axon's Automotive Anorak: The thrill of buying at auction - Goodwood - Goodwood Road and Racing

  29-03-2018 13:34
  Axon's Automotive Anorak: The thrill of buying at auction - Goodwood
  Goodwood Road and Racing
  Be it a £10 old Beatles vinyl album, a £100 antique hat stand, or a £10million Ferrari 250 GT California, buying anything at auction can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience at one and the same time. Related Articles. httpsstatic-goodwood ...and more »
  
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• Red Sun Group invests over GBP100m in UK firm

  29-03-2018 13:17
  Chinese enterprise Red Sun Group says it has deepened its commitment to the UK with the announcement of a more than GBP100m investment into a new plant in the English Midlands (Coventry) for CAD CAM Automotive (CCA).
  
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• Germany again subsidising Tesla buys

  29-03-2018 13:17
  German Tesla buyers reportedly can again apply for subsidies after a government agency has ended its dispute over whether its Model S was too expensive to qualify for the incentives scheme.
  
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• Government must protect UK automotive jobs in Brexit negotiations - Motor1.com UK

  29-03-2018 12:09
  Motor1.com UK
  Government must protect UK automotive jobs in Brexit negotiations
  Motor1.com UK
  Safeguarding jobs at British car manufacturing plants should be one of the government's priorities in the Brexit negotiations, an industry body has said. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which represents car makers and dealers ...and more »
  
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• SEAT Ateca 2.0 TSI petrol 2018 review

  29-03-2018 12:04
  
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  Image 1 of 17 2 Apr, 2018 11:00amRichard Ingram
  We drive the range-topping SEAT Ateca 2.0-litre TSI in anticipation of 296bhp Cupra model due later this yearSEAT now offers its Ateca SUV with a choice of six engines, two gearboxes and either front or four-wheel drive. On top of that there are five trim choices and countless equipment packages, and if that’s not enough, there’s a 296bhp Cupra version on the way, too. 
  Those wondering what a fully laden, top-of-the-r
  
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• Nissan, Renault start merger talks

  29-03-2018 11:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Renault and Nissan are in talks to merge and create a new automaker that trades as a single stock, Bloomberg reported, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
  
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• Honda to build hybrid cars in Thailand

  29-03-2018 11:41
  Honda Motor plans to build hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Thailand as part of a THB5bn (US$160bn) combined investment with its key parts suppliers.
  
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• GM Korea needs wage agreement by end of March

  29-03-2018 11:36
  GM Korea's CEO Kaher Kazim is calling on labour unions to reach a wage agreement by the end of March to help the company secure funding and put in place a recovery plan, according to local reports.
  
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• Automotive groups defend lead-acid batteries in California - Chemical Watch

  29-03-2018 11:32
  Chemical Watch
  Automotive groups defend lead-acid batteries in California
  Chemical Watch
  The automotive industry is pushing back on California's interest in evaluating lead-acid batteries under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) programme. Lead-acid batteries are one of seven product categories named in the Department of Toxic Substance ...and more »
  
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• Webasto opens new sunroof plant in China

  29-03-2018 11:27
  German auto parts manufacturer Webasto opened its 10th factory in China this month, a new wholly owned vehicle sunroof plant in the southern province of Guangzhou.
  
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• VW to extend diesel trade-in program in Germany

  29-03-2018 11:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen will extend its diesel trade-in incentive program in Germany to the end of June. The automaker had planned to stop the program at the end of this month.
  
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• Genesis Essentia electric coupe concept revealed at New York

  29-03-2018 11:09
  
  James Brodie2018-03-29 10:20
  New all-electric grand tourer from Hyundai's luxury sub-brand previews future tech and performance intentHyundai luxury arm Genesis has revealed a new concept car at the New York Motor Show. Called the Essentia, it's an all-electric, high-performance grand tourer that Genesis says offers a glimpse of the brand’s future from a performance and technology point of view. It’s the first battery electric vehicle to be revealed under the Genesis nameplate,
  
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• SMMT outlines priority to secure post-Brexit investment in ... - FleetNews

  29-03-2018 11:05
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  SMMT outlines priority to secure post-Brexit investment in ...
  FleetNews
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has set out its priorities for the future of the UK automotive industry. It is seeking rapid progress on key automotive concerns during the recently agreed Brexit transition period, which allows ...and more »
  
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