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• UAW-Chrysler training center sues to recover $4.4 million in embezzled funds

  08-06-2018 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The UAW-Chrysler National Training Center, embroiled in a multimillion-dollar federal corruption scandal, sued two former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles officials and a union leader's widow Friday to recover more than $4.4 million in embezzled funds.
  
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• Tesla must fix 'flaws' in Autopilot after fatal crash: U.S. consumer group

  08-06-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Safety,ElectricConsumer group lobbies Tesla to fix fatal flaws in Autopilot.Continue reading Tesla must fix 'flaws' in Autopilot after fatal crash: U.S. consumer group Tesla must fix 'flaws' in Autopilot after fatal crash: U.S. consumer group originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW says 250,000 cars could be delayed by new testing rules

  08-06-2018 21:51
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Volkswagen,Fuel EfficiencyWLTP rules replace NEDC in September.Continue reading VW says 250,000 cars could be delayed by new testing rules VW says 250,000 cars could be delayed by new testing rules originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche christens first electric the Taycan

  08-06-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche's first full-electric sports car won't hit the streets until next year but the Mission E concept now has a street-legal name: Taycan.
  
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• Porsche 911 Speedster Concept is a sleek drop-top GT3

  08-06-2018 20:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Porsche,Convertible,Performance500 horsepower, a manual transmission and endless headroom.Continue reading Porsche 911 Speedster Concept is a sleek drop-top GT3 Porsche 911 Speedster Concept is a sleek drop-top GT3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen, Oklahoma reach $8.5M settlement over diesel emissions suit

  08-06-2018 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Oklahoma is the latest state to reach a settlement with Volkswagen as part of a larger investigation into the automaker's years-long diesel emissions violations.
  
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• Tesla must fix 'flaws' in Autopilot after fatal crash, consumer group says

  08-06-2018 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Consumers Union urged Tesla to fix what it termed "flaws" in the company's driver-assistance system after a preliminary federal report said a driver did not have his hands on the vehicle's steering wheel in the final six seconds before a fatal crash.
  
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• Porsche Mission E's official name: 'Taycan'

  08-06-2018 20:26
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsIt means "lively young horse."Continue reading Porsche Mission E's official name: 'Taycan' Porsche Mission E's official name: 'Taycan' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai: International automakers 'targeted' by Trump

  08-06-2018 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  A top Hyundai executive in the U.S. said President Trump has "targeted" international carmakers with tariff threats, showing little regard for whether the companies build vehicles in the U.S. and employ Americans.
  
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• 2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 Drivers' Notes Review | Divisive dinosaur

  08-06-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Mercedes-Benz,Quick Spins,SUV,Truck,Luxury,PerformanceFew vehicles have left the Autoblog staff so divided.Continue reading 2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 Drivers' Notes Review | Divisive dinosaur 2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 Drivers' Notes Review | Divisive dinosaur originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shoot to Thrill: 14 Secrets to Taking Great Car Photos From a Professional Photographer - The Drive

  08-06-2018 19:03 via thedrive.com
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  Shoot to Thrill: 14 Secrets to Taking Great Car Photos From a Professional Photographer
  The Drive
  If you have a car you're proud of, eventually you're going to want to take some memorable—and sharable—photos of the wonderful machine. You can, of course, take it to a cool spot, snap some images with your smartphone, and be done. But if you put ...
  
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• Kia recalls 507,000 vehicles in U.S. for airbag glitch

  08-06-2018 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia is recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent airbags from deploying in the event of a crash.
  
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• GM raises China new-energy vehicle target to 20 models by 2024

  08-06-2018 18:45
  General Motors reportedly is speeding up the rate of electric vehicle launches in China as policymakers there continue to promote EVs as an alternative to petrol-powered vehicles.
  
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• Porsche 911 Speedster concept revealed

  08-06-2018 18:29
  
  Alex Ingram2018-06-08 19:30
  Porsche commemorates 70th anniversary with 911 Speedster concept sports carThis is the Porsche 911 Speedster. This swoopy, two door roadster is what the Stuttgart marque describes as an “excellent present’ to itself to celebrate its 70th anniversary of building sports cars.
  The Speedster’s styling takes cues from the original 356 Speedster from 1948, brought up to date with modern materials. The wide body shape is derived from the 911 Carrera 4, albe
  
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• Chinese EV battery cell maker eyes European plant

  08-06-2018 18:23
  Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) will soon decide on building a battery factory in Germany as part of a major venture into Europe, news agency sources have said.
  
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• 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Quick Spin Review | Renaissance car

  08-06-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Green Driving,Quick Spins,Hatchback,Wagon,Electric,Hybrid,Luxury,SupercarsThe PHEV Panamera is an expert at pretty much everything.Continue reading 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Quick Spin Review | Renaissance car 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Quick Spin Review | Renaissance car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nbs
  
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• Ford offers new data-monitoring services for vehicle fleets

  08-06-2018 18:10
  
  Filed under:Ford,Commercial VehiclesFord's cloud service is now keeping an eye on fleet location and performance, and even whether the drivers are wearing their seatbelts.Continue reading Ford offers new data-monitoring services for vehicle fleets Ford offers new data-monitoring services for vehicle fleets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Toyota Aygo 2018 review

  08-06-2018 17:52
  
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  Image 1 of 16 8 Jun, 2018 4:45pmJames Brodie
  A mid-life facelift has arrived for the Toyota Aygo, but can it keep up with the Volkswagen up! and Skoda Citigo?Toyota’s second-generation Aygo city car has been given a mid-life facelift. It’s the Japanese firm’s take on the Volkswagen up!, Skoda Citigo and Hyundai i10, but is only now receiving its first round of substantial revisions since going on sale in 2014.Though the A-segment represents the cheapest and most a
  
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• Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market Worth 6.30 Billion USD by 2025 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  08-06-2018 17:39 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market Worth 6.30 Billion USD by 2025
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  PUNE, India, June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --. According to a new market research report "Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market by Product Type (Engine Mounted, Body Mounted), Material Type, Vehicle Class (Economic, Mid-Priced, Luxury), Fuel Type ...
  
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• Carvana opens 2 more used-car vending machines in U.S.

  08-06-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Car Dealers,Used Car Buying,TechnologyNew towers in Orlando and suburban D.C. bring the company's total to 11.Continue reading Carvana opens 2 more used-car vending machines in U.S. Carvana opens 2 more used-car vending machines in U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus RC F and GS F 10th Anniversary Editions are all black and blue

  08-06-2018 17:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Lexus,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceIt's been 10 years since the IS F debuted.Continue reading Lexus RC F and GS F 10th Anniversary Editions are all black and blue Lexus RC F and GS F 10th Anniversary Editions are all black and blue originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Long-term test review: Citroen C3 Aircross

  08-06-2018 17:05
  
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  Image 1 of 9 10 Jun, 2018 11:00amDawn Grant
  First report: eye-catching Citroen C3 Aircross SUV joins our fleet and makes a great first impressionMileage: 695Economy: 37.0mpg
  Before I got my hands on the keys to our striking Citroen C3 Aircross, I wasn’t sure I was going to take to the small SUV’s slightly unusual styling.
  But when I went along to the Robins and Day London West Citroen dealership in Brentford to collect it, the car instantly stood out on the for
  
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• Mitsubishi Electric unveils compact LED headlights module

  08-06-2018 16:38
  Mitsubishi Electric has announced that it has developed a 'compact and highly luminous optical module for LED headlights using a unique system that simply combines a converging lens and projecting lens for more efficient LED headlights'.
  
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• In-house carbon fibre production hugely beneficial – McLaren Automotive - Automotive World (press release)

  08-06-2018 16:37 via automotiveworld.com
  In-house carbon fibre production hugely beneficial – McLaren Automotive
  Automotive World (press release)
  Freddie Holmes speaks to McLaren Automotive to find out why the production of its crown jewel – a fully carbon fibre chassis – has been brought in-house at a dedicated UK facility. In order to satisfy requirements for increased design freedom and ...
  
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• Automotive Aftersales Manager - Motor Trader

  08-06-2018 16:33 via jobs.motortrader.com
  Automotive Aftersales Manager
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  Automotive, Motor Trade Job: Automotive Aftersales Manager required in Weybridge. Salary: Up to £40,000 Basic, OTE £50,000 Per Annum Term: Full time, Permanent Motor Trade Jobs / Automotive Vacancies: Aftersales Manager Required for ...
  
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• London ULEZ to cover most of capital from October 2021

  08-06-2018 16:28
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-06-08 15:40
  Cars not meeting emissions standards to pay £12.50 a day to drive past North and South circular roads into London ULEZThe London Ultra Low Emission Zone, or ULEZ, will be heavily expanded to cover most of the capital on 25 October 2021.
  The ULEZ will target all diesel cars and vans not meeting Euro 6 standards, as well as petrol cars and vans not meeting Euro 4 targets. Divers of non-compliant vehicles will pay £12.50 a day to drive into the zone, which
  
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• Ford plays long game amid driverless stampede

  08-06-2018 16:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM and Alphabet's Waymo have rocked the auto industry with self-driving deals that will have each deploying thousands of robo-taxis on U.S. roads over the next 18 months. Ford, meanwhile, will continue biding its time.
  
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• Volvo to skip 2019 Geneva auto show

  08-06-2018 15:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo will skip the 2019 Geneva auto show and said its participation in other automotive exhibitions will no longer be a given as it focuses on "purpose-specific communications."
  
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• Trump vows a 'straightening out' of G7 trade at tense summit

  08-06-2018 15:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/LegalOur allies' view: "No leader is forever."Continue reading Trump vows a 'straightening out' of G7 trade at tense summit Trump vows a 'straightening out' of G7 trade at tense summit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi 3D print innovation for faster prototyping

  08-06-2018 15:05
  Audi expects a significant reduction in prototyping lead times for tail light covers, with turnaround times decreasing up to 50% in comparison to traditional methods as it adopts a supplier's full-colour additive (3D) printing system.
  
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• Hyundai Grandmaster concept could preview new flagship full-sized SUV

  08-06-2018 14:55
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Hyundai,Crossover,SUV,FutureEight-seat SUV twinned with Kia Telluride and perhaps called Palisade.Continue reading Hyundai Grandmaster concept could preview new flagship full-sized SUV Hyundai Grandmaster concept could preview new flagship full-sized SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is Infiniti toast in Europe? The week

  08-06-2018 14:34
  Is Nissan about to pull Infiniti out of Europe? It's a good question, asked, reflectively and of the automaker, this week by our new and future products editor Glenn Brooks. As he said: "December will be Infiniti Europe's 10th birthday - will there be much to celebrate? As sales plunge at a dizzying rate across Europe and new model launches are pushed back, the question has to be asked: is Nissan planning to pull the plug on its luxury brand in the world's toughest market?"
  
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• Honda Monkey and Super Cub motorcycles return to U.S. market

  08-06-2018 14:33
  
  Filed under:Honda,Motorcycle,BikesOriginally shown at the Tokyo Motor Show last year, the redesigned Honda Monkey and Super Cub will come to the U.S. as 2019 production models.Continue reading Honda Monkey and Super Cub motorcycles return to U.S. market Honda Monkey and Super Cub motorcycles return to U.S. market originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW exec back in post after monkey testing probe

  08-06-2018 14:32
  A Volkswagen executive who was suspended pending an investigation into VW-ordered scientific tests in which monkeys were exposed to harmful diesel fumes, has been reinstated.
  
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• 2019 Dodge Charger SRT revealed in spy shots before reveal

  08-06-2018 14:14
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Dodge,Sedan,PerformanceNew grille comes on more than just the HellcatContinue reading 2019 Dodge Charger SRT revealed in spy shots before reveal 2019 Dodge Charger SRT revealed in spy shots before reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Karma Automotive To Support "In goop Health" Wellness Summit As The Official Automotive Partner - PR Newswire (press release)

  08-06-2018 14:07 via prnewswire.com
  Karma Automotive To Support "In goop Health" Wellness Summit As The Official Automotive Partner
  PR Newswire (press release)
  IRVINE, Calif., June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive announced today that it is the official automotive partner for "In goop Health," a wellness summit hosted by goop, the modern lifestyle brand founded and helmed by Gwyneth Paltrow. "We are ...
  
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• New Volkswagen Golf R Performance Pack 2018 review

  08-06-2018 13:54
  
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  Image 1 of 18 8 Jun, 2018 1:30pmSam Naylor
  The Volkswagen Golf R Performance Pack carries a £2,300 premium over the standard R. Is it worth the extra money?The ultimate version of the Volkswagen Golf has been upgraded with the addition of a new Performance Pack option, which adds £2,300 to the price of the flagship R hot hatch. 
  It’s a familiar name, as the Performance Pack is already a key option on the Golf GTI. On that car, the upgraded car gets a useful p
  
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• Daimler Trucks sets up e-mobility unit and presents new eTrucks

  08-06-2018 13:48
  Daimler Trucks is establishing a global organisation for e-mobility in its commercial vehicles, including a new leadership function. Daimler Trucks has also presented two new, fully-electric trucks for new freight truck applications from Freightliner, its main US truck brand.
  
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• Endeavour Automotive prepares for 'open weekend' at new North London Hyundai showroom - AM

  08-06-2018 13:30 via am-online.com
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  Endeavour Automotive prepares for 'open weekend' at new North London Hyundai showroom
  AM
  Endeavour Automotive is preparing to open the doors to potential customers of its newly-opened flagship North London Hyundai showroom for the first time with an 'open weekend' event this weekend. The group will welcome customers to the new 1,000 ...
  
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• GM and Honda to jointly develop next-gen batteries for EVs

  08-06-2018 13:16
  General Motors and Honda announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies' plans for all electric vehicles.
  
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• Audi expands 'Audi on demand' in Asia

  08-06-2018 13:14
  The 'Audi on demand' mobility service that Audi has launched in Asia is now being extended to Japan.
  
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• 2018 Nissan Kicks First Drive Review | Cheap and cheerful

  08-06-2018 13:01
  
  Filed under:Nissan,First Drives,Crossover,BudgetLight and frugal, it packs more appeal than the old Juke.Continue reading 2018 Nissan Kicks First Drive Review | Cheap and cheerful 2018 Nissan Kicks First Drive Review | Cheap and cheerful originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Japan auto lobby slams U.S. tariff threat ahead of trade talks

  08-06-2018 12:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japan's association of automakers blasted U.S. moves to explore raising tariffs on Japanese auto exports, just as the two countries plan trade talks that may increase pressure on Tokyo to open up its markets.
  
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• Kia Stinger vs Volkswagen Arteon vs BMW 4 Series

  08-06-2018 12:39
  
  2018-06-09 11:00
  We see if the sharp-looking Kia Stinger four-door coupe adds up against the VW Arteon and BMW 4 Series Gran CoupeThe four-door Kia Stinger coupe has already proven its worth, having beaten the Audi S5 Sportback in a twin test back at the start of the year.
  However, that was in sporty GT S guise. Here we’re testing the Korean car in more affordable and arguably more relevant diesel form, which means it’ll have to face off against some German giants.
  The Volkswagen Art
  
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• Top auto exec sees 33% attrition rate in China as market opens up

  08-06-2018 12:36
  As China's new vehicle market opens up to global competition, at least a third of local vehicle makers will be forced out of the business, the head of the country's largest electric car maker has said.
  
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• Sogefi wins Volvo Cars coolant pump contract

  08-06-2018 12:36
  Sogefi will has contracted with Geely's Volvo Cars for engine coolant pumps for several future hybrid models, the Italian supplier said.
  
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• Automotive Fuel Rail Market to Exceed US$ 5 Billion by 2026; Expanding at a CAGR of More Than 2% During 2018 ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  08-06-2018 12:15 via prnewswire.co.uk
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Automotive Fuel Rail Market to Exceed US$ 5 Billion by 2026; Expanding at a CAGR of More Than 2% During 2018 ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  ALBANY, New York, June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --. According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Automotive Fuel Rail Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018 - 2026", the "Global ...and more »
  
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• WLTP will cause production disruption in Q3 - VW Group CEO

  08-06-2018 11:16
  At a works meeting held in in Wolfsburg, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess described the new fuel economy and CO2 emissions testing standard, WLTP (the Worldwide harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) as a 'challenge'. He also warned of 'production interruptions' in the third quarter of this year as required type approvals under the new standard become available, with stockbuilding and halts to Wolfsburg production lines at times also expected.
  
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• ‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’

  08-06-2018 11:13
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-06-10 14:00
  With the prospect of political progress in North Korea, Mike Rutherford believes the region can become a car-makingBefore the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, Eastern Bloc countries churned out cars that were largely lousy. Skodas were the best of the bunch, but still crude. Factory-fresh Dacias drove/broke down like high-mile motors on the way out. Yugos were upholstered skateboards... only slower. Trabants were more kennels on wheels than cars. And FSOs (thrown togethe
  
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• Phantom, Cullinan design chief leaves Rolls-Royce

  08-06-2018 10:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rolls-Royce design director Giles Taylor has left the automaker to "pursue alternative business interests," the company said.
  
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