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• GM: Deliveries off an estimated 2.5-3%

  01-05-2018 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' U.S. sales fell 2.5 to 3 percent in April, the first month that the company has sat out public reporting of monthly data, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
  
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• HYUNDAI/KIA: Hyundai, Kia and Genesis all drop

  01-05-2018 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai Motor America's U.S. sales were down 11 percent from the year-earlier period to 56,063 units.
  
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• NISSAN: A triple whammy in April

  01-05-2018 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan called April "an extremely challenging month" as U.S. sales crashed 28 percent.
  
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• 17 states sue Trump administration over vehicle emissions

  01-05-2018 22:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,EmissionsCalifornia and a group of 16 other states on Tuesday challenged the Trump administration's decision to revise strict U.S. vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency rules put in place under former President Barack Obama.Continue reading 17 states sue Trump administration over vehicle emissions 17 states sue Trump administration over vehicle emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 May 2018 16:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Perm
  
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• 2020 Ford Escape interior partly revealed in spy photos

  01-05-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Crossover,SUVThe 2020 Ford Escape has been spotted again, and these spy shots give us our first look at the compact crossover SUV's interior. Though it's fairly well covered, the infotainment system is left exposed, and we can make out air vent positioning. The design is very much like that of the 2019 Ford Focus. The infotainment screen sits up high in a tablet-style design with a set of controls below it, and farther below that are the air vents. This layout is almo
  
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• HONDA: Slow sales for several key vehicles

  01-05-2018 22:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  American Honda's U.S. sales fell 9.2 percent in April due to the slower performance of key models such as the Accord, Civic and CR-V.
  
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• Ford trademarks classic Maverick nameplate

  01-05-2018 22:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ford,Crossover,SUVIt looks like Ford is going to revive yet another of its classic nameplates. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office lists the name Maverick as having been trademarked by the Blue Oval once again. Along with the Maverick name, the company trademarked the name Timberline.Continue reading Ford trademarks classic Maverick nameplate Ford trademarks classic Maverick nameplate originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 May 2018 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our te
  
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• SUBARU: Winning streak reaches 77 months

  01-05-2018 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Subaru Crosstrek was the only model to post a sales gain for Subaru of America in what still was a record April for the automaker.
  
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• FORD: Trucks can't overcome weaker car, utility volume

  01-05-2018 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. sales of the Ford F-series were a bright spot in April, up 3.5 percent for the nameplate's 12th consecutive month of year-over-year gains. Ford's overall U.S. sales fell 4.5 percent behind lower fleet, car and utility demand
  
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• Workhorse-built fuel-cell van now delivering for FedEx

  01-05-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,HydrogenWorkhorse Group, the electric vehicle startup working on everything from a plug-in hybrid pickup truck to a prototype replacement delivery truck for the U.S. Postal Service, has teamed with a New York-based company to deliver its first zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell delivery van to FedEx.Continue reading Workhorse-built fuel-cell van now delivering for FedEx Workhorse-built fuel-cell van now delivering for FedEx originally appeared on Autobl
  
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• 17 states challenge Trump administration over vehicle emissions

  01-05-2018 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  California and 16 other states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday in federal appeals court challenging the Trump administration's decision to declare vehicle emissions rules through 2025 "not appropriate."
  
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• Global Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2018-2024 - High Investments Opportunities in Defense And Aviation ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-05-2018 20:21 via prnewswire.com
  Anglophone Tribune
  Global Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2018-2024 - High Investments Opportunities in Defense And Aviation ...
  PR Newswire (press release)
  The major escalating factor for automotive head-up display growth is rising awareness about passenger and vehicle safety. Other than this, rapid rise in automotive industry and increasing demand for connected vehicles are also triggering the global ...
  Global Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2018 - Technologies, Market share and Industry
  
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• Genesis changes its mind on retail network -- again

  01-05-2018 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Genesis General Manager Erwin Raphael told Hyundai's dealer council last week that the opportunity to sell the brand would now be offered to all Hyundai dealers in the United States -- a complete shift from the brand's previous thinking.
  
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• British video shows drunk driver's horrifying journey

  01-05-2018 20:04
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,SafetyIf you've never seen the road with the eyes of a drunk driver, the better. However, this dashcam video released by Sussex Police in the UK shows you what it looks like to be barreling down the road significantly over the legal limit. Take this as an instructional video, then.Continue reading British video shows drunk driver's horrifying journey British video shows drunk driver's horrifying journey originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 May 2018 14:04
  
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• VW brand advances 4.5%, Audi 2.1% on crossovers

  01-05-2018 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen brand sales rose 4.
  
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• Nissan's US April plunge shocks analysts - report

  01-05-2018 19:48
  Nissan Motor has shocked analysts with a massive decline in US sales for April, dragging down a market that may have otherwise held steady last month.
  
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• CANADA: Second straight month of declines

  01-05-2018 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canadian new-vehicle sales were down 2.7 percent to 192,388 vehicles in April, marking the second consecutive month of decline. However, overall year-to-date sales are still at record levels.
  
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• Chevy Blazer split headlights revealed in spy shots

  01-05-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,Crossover,SUVThe upcoming Chevrolet crossover SUV, frequently referred to as Chevy Blazer until the company officially announces the name, has been spotted once again. This time, Chevy engineers left the Blazer's lights on, giving us a glimpse at some new design details. Up front it appears the Blazer will have split headlights, much like those seen on the Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Kona, and the previous generation Jeep Cherokee. The main lamps are low in the fro
  
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• TOYOTA: Volume falls on weaker car, truck demand

  01-05-2018 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. said sales fell 4.7 percent in April from a year earlier, breaking a winning streak over the first three months of the year, as car deliveries slid and light trucks posted only meager gains.
  
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• 2 top execs out at Ford Direct

  01-05-2018 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford appointed marketing executive Andrew Frick to replace Dianne Craig as director of U.S. sales while naming Craig to fill a void created by the sudden departure of two top executives at the FordDirect joint venture with dealers.
  
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• Should insurers dictate autonomous driving behavior?

  01-05-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Read This,Insurance,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousWho is responsible when an autonomous car crashes? That's a difficult question to answer. Is it the owner? The company who built the car or its autonomous hardware? The people who programmed the car to make decisions? It's a complex issue, and one that gives legislators — and the general public — pause.Continue reading Should insurers dictate autonomous driving behavior? Should in
  
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• Is a motorcycle/car hybrid in Ford's future plans?

  01-05-2018 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford has filed for a patent that features a motorcycle integrated into what looks like a Focus or Escort wagon.
  
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• Dana Q1 net income jumps 44% on gains across all lines

  01-05-2018 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dana's first-quarter net income jumped 44 percent to $108 million on stronger demand across commercial, off-highway, and light vehicle business lines.
  
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• Porsche GB recruits again from Canada

  01-05-2018 18:47
  Margareta Mahlstedt has been named general manager, marketing at Porsche Cars GB, from 2 July, succeeding Ragnar Schulte, who will transfer to the automaker's base in Stuttgart.
  
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• Global Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2018 - Technologies, Market share and Industry Forecast to 2024 ... - Business Wire (press release)

  01-05-2018 18:45 via businesswire.com
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  Global Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2018 - Technologies, Market share and Industry Forecast to 2024 ...
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  DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Head-Up Display Market - Technologies, Market share and Industry Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. “Global Automotive Head-Up Display Market - Technologies ...
  Global Automotive Head-Up Display Market 2018-2024 - High Investments Opportunities in
  
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• Global Automotive Retractable Towbar Market to 2022: Increasing Demand for HEVs and EVs Will Positively Affect ... - Business Wire (press release)

  01-05-2018 18:37 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Retractable Towbar Market to 2022: Increasing Demand for HEVs and EVs Will Positively Affect ...
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  DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Retractable Towbar Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive retractable towbar market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 3.08% during the period ...and more »
  
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• Auto sales skid in April as demand falls and competition intensifies

  01-05-2018 18:22
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Car BuyingMajor automakers on Tuesday posted lower U.S. new vehicle sales in April as consumer demand continued to weaken and competition intensified following a lengthy boom for the industry. Auto sales have been on a bit of a roller coaster ride this year, with a weak performance in February followed by a jump in sales for some automakers in March.Continue reading Auto sales skid in April as demand falls and competition intensifies Auto sales skid in April as de
  
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• FCA: Jeep, Dodge rise while Ram, Chrysler, Fiat slide

  01-05-2018 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sales at FCA US climbed 4.5 percent in April to 184,149 on the strength of a 20 percent gain at Jeep. The company's fleet mix was 22 percent for the month, up from 17 percent a year ago, while retail sales fell 1 percent.
  
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• INFINITI US reports April sales - Automotive World (press release)

  01-05-2018 17:55 via automotiveworld.com
  Automotive World (press release)
  INFINITI US reports April sales
  Automotive World (press release)
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With its first full month of arriving at INFINITI retailers, the 2019 QX50, powered by the world's first variable compression engine, contributed to the best April in the luxury crossover's history, with 1,413 deliveries, up 18 ...and more »
  
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• Ford ‘Feel the View’ device lets blind people see the passing sights

  01-05-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,Ford,Emerging Technologies,Technology,SpecialtyFord tends to develop some pretty nifty technology that doesn't always reach mass production, and it recently revealed another device that falls in that category. It's called Feel the View, and it lets blind people get an idea of what's outside the car window. It does this in a very clever way that uses vibrations on the glass.Continue reading Ford ‘Feel the View’ device lets blind people see the passing sights Ford &l
  
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• All future DS models from 2025 will all be electrified versions - Automotive World (press release)

  01-05-2018 17:33 via automotiveworld.com
  All future DS models from 2025 will all be electrified versions
  Automotive World (press release)
  For DS, a French brand established in Paris and committed to the Formula E Championship, the ePrix, held at the weekend around the prestigious Les Invalides (Hôtel des Invalides) was an ideal opportunity for the brand to reveal the strategy for the ...and more »
  
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• Sanctions not impacting auto as Russia recovers - Ford Sollers purchasing VP

  01-05-2018 17:27
  Ford Sollers purchasing says it is not seeing a great impact on the automotive sector of sanctions imposed on Russia as a recovering economy continues to propel the automotive sector upwards.
  
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• EPC completes automotive AEC Q101 qualification for first two eGaN devices - Semiconductor Today

  01-05-2018 17:19 via semiconductor-today.com
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  EPC completes automotive AEC Q101 qualification for first two eGaN devices
  Semiconductor Today
  Efficient Power Conversion Corp (EPC) of El Segundo, CA, USA – which makes enhancement-mode gallium nitride on silicon (eGaN) power field-effect transistors (FETs) for power management applications – has achieved AEC Q101 qualification of two eGaN ...
  EPC's eGaN Devices Suit AutomotiveEmbedded Computing Designall 1 news articles »
  
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• LIDAR Technologies for the Automotive Market Report 2018: Market Should then Reach More than $100M Revenue by ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-05-2018 17:18 via prnewswire.com
  LIDAR Technologies for the Automotive Market Report 2018: Market Should then Reach More than $100M Revenue by ...
  PR Newswire (press release)
  The automotive industry is changing as new mobility schemes are emerging: car/ride sharing, carpooling, e-hailing taxi alternatives, peer-to-peer car rentals. The development of the autonomous vehicle meets these new mobility models. The LIDAR ...and more »
  
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• BRIEF-Beijing WKW Automotive Parts Scraps Restructuring, Shareholder To Buy Co's Shares - Reuters

  01-05-2018 17:13 via uk.reuters.com
  BRIEF-Beijing WKW Automotive Parts Scraps Restructuring, Shareholder To Buy Co's Shares
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  May 1 (Reuters) - Beijing WKW Automotive Parts Co Ltd : * SAYS IT SCRAPS ASSET RESTRUCTURING, SHARE TRADE TO RESUME ON MAY 2. * SAYS SHAREHOLDER PLANS TO BUY 5.0 PERCENT STAKE IN THE COMPANY AT 8.0 YUAN PER SHARE FOR UP TO 600.0 MILLION YUAN ($94.75 ...
  
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• Skoda Karoq to also be made in Germany

  01-05-2018 17:08
  Skoda will make some of its Karoq SUV at a Volkswagen plant (Osnabrueck) in Germany due to high volume of orders and upgrades to the Czech lead plant.
  
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• Sanctions not impacting auto as Russia recovers - Ford Sollers purchasing VP - just-auto.com

  01-05-2018 17:05 via just-auto.com
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  Sanctions not impacting auto as Russia recovers - Ford Sollers purchasing VP
  just-auto.com
  Ford Sollers purchasing says it is not seeing a great impact on the automotive sector of sanctions imposed on Russia as a recovering economy continues to propel the automotive sector upwards. Russia endured four torrid years of plunging sales as ...and more »
  
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• Key Findings of the Automotive Infotainment Systems Market | Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  01-05-2018 17:00 via businesswire.com
  Business Wire (press release)
  Key Findings of the Automotive Infotainment Systems Market | Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive infotainment systems market from 2018-2022. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive infotainment systems ...and more »
  
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• Former Metaldyne CEO joins with investment firm to form new auto supplier

  01-05-2018 16:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former Metaldyne CEO George Thanopoulos has again partnered with New York private equity firm KPS Capital Partners LP to build a new auto supplier.
  
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• Subaru investigation confirms vehicle data tampering in Japan

  01-05-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,Recalls,Subaru,Emissions,Technology,Hatchback,Sedan,WagonSubaru has admitted that alteration of fuel-economy and emissions data took place in its Gunma and Yajima manufacturing plants between December 2012 and November 2017. Some 900 vehicles were affected by data tampering, which Subaru says was done in the vehicles' final inspections by factory-floor inspectors.Continue reading Subaru investigation confirms vehicle data tampering in Japan Subar
  
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• Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid price and specs revealed

  01-05-2018 16:20
  
  Alex Ingram2018-05-01 23:01
  The plug-in version of Porsche’s third-generation Cayenne SUV has been revealed in full, priced from £67,128Porsche has expanded its third-generation Cayenne line-up with the new E-Hybrid model. Available to order now, the electrically-assisted version of brand’s biggest SUV promises greater performance and efficiency compared to the previous model.The improvements come courtesy of updates to both the petrol and electric motors. The 3.0-litre turbo V
  
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• Toyota details US Corolla hatchback

  01-05-2018 16:17
  Toyota's US unit has announced full details of the 2019 Corolla hatchback as more of the 12th generation car sold globally is gradually revealed market by market.
  
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• Volvo wants half of its sales to be pure EVs by 2025

  01-05-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,Electric,FutureVolvo has made it clear that the company is moving toward electrification, ever since its announcement that every new car introduced after 2019 will feature some level of electrification. The company keeps setting its sights higher, though. Its latest announcement comes from the Beijing Auto Show and says the company wants half of its car sales to be pure electric vehicles by 2025. That's only about 7 years from now.Continue reading Volvo wants half of its
  
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• Volvo sets a tougher goal: Half of its sales as pure EVs by 2025

  01-05-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,Electric,FutureVolvo has made it clear that the company is moving toward electrification, ever since its announcement that every new car introduced after 2019 will feature some level of electrification. The company keeps setting its sights higher, though. Its latest announcement comes from the Beijing Auto Show and says the company wants half of its car sales to be pure electric vehicles by 2025. That's only about 7 years from now.Continue reading Volvo sets a tougher goa
  
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• New McLaren Senna 2018 review

  01-05-2018 16:11
  
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  Image 1 of 25 2 May, 2018 (All day)Adam Towler
  It may be road legal, but the 789bhp McLaren Senna does away with everyday usability in exchange for an intense driveMcLaren’s road-legal track day weapon isn’t officially launched until next month, but final testing has nearly finished and Auto Express has driven the validation prototype at Silverstone.
  The Senna takes performance to the extreme at the expense of the everyday usability you might find in, say, a 720 S. The
  
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• New 2018 McLaren Senna review

  01-05-2018 16:11
  
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  Image 1 of 25 2 May, 2018 (All day)Adam Towler
  It may be road legal, but the 789bhp McLaren Senna does away with everyday usability in exchange for an intense driveMcLaren’s road-legal track day weapon isn’t officially launched until next month, but final testing has nearly finished and Auto Express has driven the validation prototype at Silverstone.
  The Senna takes performance to the extreme at the expense of the everyday usability you might find in, say, a 720 S. The
  
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• DAFZA number of automotive companies in free zone grows - Saudi Gazette

  01-05-2018 16:05 via saudigazette.com.sa
  Saudi Gazette
  DAFZA number of automotive companies in free zone grows
  Saudi Gazette
  THE Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced continued growth in the number of automotive, car part and accessories companies within the free zone. The announcement was made during Automechanika Dubai 2018, in which DAFZA is the lead free ...
  Dafza sees growth in automotive sectorgulfnews.com
  DAFZA records continued growth in the number of automotive companies in the free zoneZAWYAall 2 news articl
  
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• Global $3.44 Billion Continuous Fiber Composites Market 2017-2022 - Focus on Automotive, Electronics and Sports ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-05-2018 16:04 via prnewswire.com
  Global $3.44 Billion Continuous Fiber Composites Market 2017-2022 - Focus on Automotive, Electronics and Sports ...
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  DUBLIN, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --. The "Global Continuous Fiber Composites Market, Analysis & Forecasts (2017-2022) Focus on Form (Woven Fabrics, Non-Crimp Fabrics, Unidirectional Fiber Tapes, Glass Mat); End-User Industry (Automotive, Electronics ...and more »
  
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• U.S. sales slip in April; SAAR remains healthy

  01-05-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. auto sales fell about 4.8 percent in April on weaker car and fleet volume, and two fewer selling days, but the pace of sales remained strong as the spring selling season continued to unfold with some gusto.
  
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• GAC hosts international distributors and plots growth

  01-05-2018 15:57
  GAC (Guangzhou Automotive) has hosted its second international distributor conference in Beijing. Themed "Forge ahead to win the future," the Conference was attended by more than 30 distributors from 12 countries.
  
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