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• Four classic Porsche Spyders going up for auction at Pebble Beach

  03-08-2018 23:30
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Auctions,Convertible,Classics,Performance,RacingThis includes a one-of-one 1966 911 Spyder.Continue reading Four classic Porsche Spyders going up for auction at Pebble Beach Four classic Porsche Spyders going up for auction at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's plan to pay hackers to find security threats

  03-08-2018 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM to pay researchers, also known as white hat hackers, "large sums of money" based on findings.
  
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• Chinese tariffs on LNG, oil aim at U.S. energy dominance agenda

  03-08-2018 21:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Alternative Fuels,Natural GasU.S. LNG exports were worth $3.3 billion in 2017.Continue reading Chinese tariffs on LNG, oil aim at U.S. energy dominance agenda Chinese tariffs on LNG, oil aim at U.S. energy dominance agenda originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why American Axle nailed down record Q2 earnings

  03-08-2018 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The driveline supplier said net income more than doubled to $151.1 million in the quarter while revenue rose 8 percent to $1.90 billion.
  
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• Global Automotive Shielding Market by Shielding, Heat Application, EMI Application, Material Type, EV, Vehicle ... - Business Wire (press release)

  03-08-2018 20:36 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Shielding Market by Shielding, Heat Application, EMI Application, Material Type, EV, Vehicle ...
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  DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive Shielding Market by Shielding (Heat, EMI), Heat Application (Engine, Exhaust, Turbocharger), EMI Application (ACC, ECU, IPA, LDE, FCW, Electric Motor), Material Type, EV (BEV, HEV), Vehicle (PC, LCV, HCV) ...and more »
  
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• Scania says U.S. sanctions put entire Iran truck sales in 'jeopardy'

  03-08-2018 20:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Misc. Automakers,Truck,Commercial VehiclesScania has one of the larger truck presences in Iran.Continue reading Scania says U.S. sanctions put entire Iran truck sales in 'jeopardy' Scania says U.S. sanctions put entire Iran truck sales in 'jeopardy' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT: NHTSA's Heidi King says partnerships needed for cybersecurity

  03-08-2018 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Risk management for autonomous and connected-vehicle cybersecurity requires public-private cooperation and partnerships, panelists said at a cybersecurity summit in Detroit.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 is now a top 10 seller in passenger car segment

  03-08-2018 20:00
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricIt reportedly sold over 14,000 units in the U.S. in July.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 is now a top 10 seller in passenger car segment Tesla Model 3 is now a top 10 seller in passenger car segment originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi A6 diesel 2018 review

  03-08-2018 19:50
  
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  Image 1 of 13 3 Aug, 2018 6:45pmSteve Sutcliffe
  The new Audi A6 starred with petrol V6 power, but is it just as good with a four-cylinder diesel? We already know how good the new Audi A6 is. It’s based on the bigger but mightily impressive new A7, yet it sheds a little weight and adds a fair chunk of design appeal over the car it replaces. Having already driven it in 55 TFSI specification, we know it drives as good as it looks, too.
  You might think that by going for the least
  
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• Global Automotive Braking System Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities to 2027 - PR Newswire (press release)

  03-08-2018 19:49 via prnewswire.com
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  Global Automotive Braking System Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities to 2027
  PR Newswire (press release)
  The Global Automotive Braking System Market is poised to grow strong during the forecast period 2017 to 2027. Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include rise in demand for sports utility vehicle (SUV) and crossover vehicles ...
  Global Automotive Braking System Market Report 2018-2027: Rise in Demand for SUVs and Crossovers ...Business Wi
  
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• Global Automotive NVH Materials Market Analysis, Size, Share, Development, Growth & Demand Forecast 2013-2023 ... - Business Wire (press release)

  03-08-2018 19:06 via businesswire.com
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  Global Automotive NVH Materials Market Analysis, Size, Share, Development, Growth & Demand Forecast 2013-2023 ...
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  DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive NVH Materials Market by Type, by Application, by Vehicle Type, by Geography - Global Market Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast, 2013 - 2023" report has been added to ...
  Surgical Site Infection Market by Product, by Phase, by End User, by Geography - Global
  
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• Ford Valencia workers use body tracking technology

  03-08-2018 18:22
  Technology typically used by top sport stars to raise their game, or ensure their signature skills are accurately replicated in leading video games, is now being used on an auto assembly line.
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors opens new training centre in Vietnam

  03-08-2018 18:18
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) said it had taken a further step to improve customer service and satisfaction with the opening of a new training centre in Vietnam.
  
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• Tesla to fund Chinese plant through local loans

  03-08-2018 18:05
  Tesla plans to fund a new wholly-owned production plant in Shanghai by borrowing from local banks in China, the company said in its quarterly statement.
  
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• Drivers facing £20 idling fines as councils aim to curb emissions

  03-08-2018 17:41
  
  Joe Holding2018-08-03 16:40
  Increasing numbers of local authorities adopting £20 idling fines to tackle emissions outside schoolsA growing number of councils are introducing on-the-spot £20 fines for drivers who leave their engines running while stationary in a bid to cut vehicle emissions.
  The Times reports that Nottinghamshire city council has become the latest local authority to propose measures to tackle idling, following similar moves made by Norwich, Wirral, Reading, Camden and
  
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• Global Automotive Micro Motor Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire (press release)

  03-08-2018 17:32 via businesswire.com
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  Global Automotive Micro Motor Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
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  DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Micro Motor Market Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. “Global Automotive Micro Motor Market Growth, Trends, and Forecast ...
  Automotive Wiper Motors Market Anticipated Forecast To 2021 Based
  
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• FTC accuses dealer group of inflating income, down payment on credit apps

  03-08-2018 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  A dealership group with stores in Arizona and New Mexico has been charged by the Federal Trade Commission with income falsification among other illegal activities.
  
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• If automakers didn't lobby for mpg freeze, who did? Who do you think?

  03-08-2018 17:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyConsumers could pay an extra $193 billion for fuel by 2035, study suggests.Continue reading If automakers didn't lobby for mpg freeze, who did? Who do you think? If automakers didn't lobby for mpg freeze, who did? Who do you think? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why GM wants 'clarity' on fuel efficiency standards

  03-08-2018 17:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM is not against changes to the federal fuel efficiency standards, but it would like to know what they are as soon as possible.
  
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• New Suzuki Jimny 2018 review

  03-08-2018 17:09
  
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  Image 1 of 6 4 Aug, 2018 9:00amPeter Lyon
  Our verdict on the new retro-styled Suzuki Jimny 4x4 as we drive it over challenging terrain, as well as on the roadOrder a new Suzuki Jimny in Japan now and you won’t pick it up until early next year. That’s how popular the tiny, go-anywhere SUV has become. And Suzuki says it expects similarly strong demand in overseas markets, too.
  Why? That retro styling, of course. The Jimny is a logarithmic improvement over the chunky, clunk
  
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• Envision to take control of Nissan battery business

  03-08-2018 16:37
  China-based energy company Envision has announced that it will acquire a controlling stake in Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC), the electric battery operations and production facilities of Nissan.
  
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• FCA tries to block sale of Mahindra Roxor, says it's too Jeep-like

  03-08-2018 16:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Government/Legal,Jeep,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadMahindra licensed the original Willys Jeep design years ago.Continue reading FCA tries to block sale of Mahindra Roxor, says it's too Jeep-like FCA tries to block sale of Mahindra Roxor, says it's too Jeep-like originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is Elon Musk acting more like a CEO?

  03-08-2018 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk may have been on to something when he said Tesla was becoming a real car company. Just as importantly for investors, he's being viewed as acting more like a real CEO.
  
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• New Lexus LC Limited Edition revealed ahead of Paris

  03-08-2018 16:21
  
  Alex Ingram2018-08-03 15:35
  Special edition version of the Lexus LC features a unique paint finish and interior colour scheme, plus extra kitThis is the Lexus LC Limited Edition. As the name suggests, it’s a special run version of the Japanese brand’s four-seat coupe, which features a unique colour scheme and gets some extra equipment.
  The most obvious feature of the Limited Edition is the Naples Yellow paint finish - a deeper shade than the Flare Yellow colour that’s offered a
  
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• GM seeks to exempt Buick Envision from U.S. auto tariffs

  03-08-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Buick,SUV,LuxuryCrossover made in China is subject to duty of 25 percentContinue reading GM seeks to exempt Buick Envision from U.S. auto tariffs GM seeks to exempt Buick Envision from U.S. auto tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vauxhall Insignia range boosted with new petrol engine

  03-08-2018 16:18
  
  Richard Ingram2018-08-03 15:15
  Practical Vauxhall Insignia family car range boosted with new 1.6-litre turbo petrol engineThe Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport hatch and Sports Tourer estate are both now available with a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine. The new unit is on sale now, priced from £25,610.
  With 197bhp and 280Nm of torque, the new four-cylinder motor joins an extensive range of petrol and diesel engines. It sits above the entry-level 1.5 (available in 138bhp or 163bhp guises)
  
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• New Ford Mustang Bullitt 2018 review

  03-08-2018 16:07
  
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  Image 1 of 23 6 Aug, 2018 5:00amJeff Zurschmeide
  Lights, camera, action! We take new 458bhp Ford Mustang Bullitt film tribute car for a spinTo understand the Ford Mustang Bullitt, you have to be familiar with the eponymous 1968 Steve McQueen action movie. The high-speed chase scene is legendary for its jumps on San Francisco’s hills – and to mark the film’s 50th anniversary, Ford is cashing in with a new special-edition Fastback.
  Ford made Bullitt tribute models i
  
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• Global Automotive Brake-By-Wire Systems Market 2018-2022 to Post 16% CAGR| Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  03-08-2018 15:46 via businesswire.com
  Business Wire (press release)
  Global Automotive Brake-By-Wire Systems Market 2018-2022 to Post 16% CAGR| Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive brake-by-wire systems market from 2018-2022. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive brake-by-wire ...and more »
  
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• Volvo Cars global sales up 15% in July 2018

  03-08-2018 15:25
  Volvo Cars global sales were up 15% in July, compared with the same month last year.
  
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• This 2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 limousine will stop bullets

  03-08-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Videos,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Luxury,Off-Road,SpecialtyIt will only set you back a cool $1.2 million.Continue reading This 2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 limousine will stop bullets This 2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 limousine will stop bullets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• States vow to fight Trump administration on fuel-economy freeze

  03-08-2018 14:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyCalifornia, 18 other states and D.C. are suingContinue reading States vow to fight Trump administration on fuel-economy freeze States vow to fight Trump administration on fuel-economy freeze originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Big Oil quietly cheers Trump move to relax fuel-economy standards

  03-08-2018 14:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration's plan to relax fuel-economy and vehicle pollution standards could be a boon to U.S. oil producers who've quietly lobbied for the measure.
  
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• SEAT adds digital cockpit to Arona and Ibiza models

  03-08-2018 14:30
  VW-Group owned brand SEAT is bringing its customisable 'Digital Cockpit to the Arona and Ibiza models.
  
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• Potential disruption in the EV market - the week

  03-08-2018 14:30
  'Could this 'breakthrough' in energy storage disrupt the EV market?' was the most-read story on just-auto this week and little wonder.
  
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• Audi and Ericsson to use 5G for automotive production

  03-08-2018 14:30
  Audi and Ericsson are announcing plans to pioneer the use of 5G technology for automotive production.
  
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• Adopting smart digital technologies "vital" for manufacturing

  03-08-2018 14:26
  At a time when increased visibility across factory floor and supply chain operations is gaining importance more than ever to boost productivity and gain competitive advantage, adopting smart digital technologies (smart manufacturing) has become imperative for manufacturing firms, data and analytics company GlobalData claims.
  
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• Daniel Ricciardo is leaving F1's Red Bull Racing, headed to Renault

  03-08-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Renault,RacingMove will set off musical chairs among driversContinue reading Daniel Ricciardo is leaving F1's Red Bull Racing, headed to Renault Daniel Ricciardo is leaving F1's Red Bull Racing, headed to Renault originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model S 75D 2018 review

  03-08-2018 14:15
  
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  Image 1 of 20 3 Aug, 2018 1:15pmSam Naylor
  Is the entry-level Tesla Model S 75D the pick of the electric exec range? We find out...For anyone interested in electric cars, Tesla is just about the biggest talking point at the moment. The company has been grabbing headlines around the world, in part thanks to its non-conformist CEO Elon Musk.
  But if you’re actually going to buy a premium electric car, the Model S is bound to be on your list of options. It was among the first cro
  
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• Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo is road-tripping across America

  03-08-2018 14:10
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,Videos,Aston Martin,RacingHe's driving a championship car.Continue reading Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo is road-tripping across America Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo is road-tripping across America originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota posts 7.2% jump in quarterly net profit

  03-08-2018 14:09
  Toyota has posted a 7.2% jump in quarterly net profit (first quarter fiscal year, ended June 30) with net income at 657.3 billion yen.
  
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• Traverse, the great divide - a tough CASE to crack

  03-08-2018 14:04
  There's a great deal of consternation in the auto industry presently, but that concern is divided in to two camps. On the one hand, there are those in the here and now anxious about whether total industry volume in the US this year will be 18m or 17.8m. On the other hand, there are those more concerned about the future and whether CASE (connected, autonomous, shared and electrified) or ACES (to put it another way) will fundamentally challenge the industry's business model that's been built up ov
  
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• GM asks Trump for tariff exemption on China-made Buick Envision

  03-08-2018 13:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM could pull the China-made Buick Envision from the U.S. market if the Trump administration does not grant the company a tariff exemption on the vehicle.
  
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• Ford Fiesta Active vs Citroen C3 Aircross vs SsangYong Tivoli

  03-08-2018 13:51
  
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  Ford is hoping for some small SUV success with the new Fiesta Active. We test it against the Citroen C3 Aircross and SsangYong TivoliIt’s fair to say Ford’s recent form in the small crossover class hasn’t been great. The EcoSport has led the way for the brand, but that car has been adapted to suit Europe from budget-focused origins.
  The new Ford Fiesta Active could change things, though. It’s an attempt at injecting a bit more lifestyle appeal into the fa
  
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• Mercedes tech for updated SsangYong Turismo

  03-08-2018 13:47
  Even though its shareholding in SsangYong was sold long ago, Daimler retains links to the Mahindra-owned maker of mainly SUVs. Not only does the just-updated Turismo gain a new Mercedes-Benz transmission but Daimler's W124 platform, albeit much modified, remains the basis of this big MPV.
  
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• Cepton to provide Koito miniaturized LiDAR solution for autonomous driving - Automotive Business Review

  03-08-2018 13:47 via design.automotive-business-review.com
  Cepton to provide Koito miniaturized LiDAR solution for autonomous driving
  Automotive Business Review
  3D LiDAR solutions supplier Cepton Technologies said that it supply its miniaturized LiDAR solution for autonomous driving to exterior automotive lighting supplier Koito Manufacturing. The compact design of Cepton's high performance LiDAR sensors ...
  
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• UK automotive supply chain reaps GBP54m competitiveness boost

  03-08-2018 13:11
  England's automotive supply chain has benefited from a GBP54m boost to its competitiveness over a four-year period, thanks to a government funded scheme which closed last week.
  
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• JATO warns disparity between WLTP correlated NEDC values and existing NEDC data

  03-08-2018 13:11
  JATO Dynamics said re-homologation to the WLTP test cycle is having a more significant impact than previously thought on NEDC correlated values obtained under WLTP, which are calculated using co2mpas.
  
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• South Korean sales rise 2.4% in July

  03-08-2018 12:03
  Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers combined rose by 2.4% to 133,792 vehicles in July from 130,611 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Three of UK's top five fastest growing automotive export markets are now outside Europe - Production Engineering Solutions

  03-08-2018 11:47 via pesmedia.com
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  Three of UK's top five fastest growing automotive export markets are now outside Europe
  Production Engineering Solutions
  New research, commissioned by Wyelands Bank, reveals that three out of the top five fastest growing markets for the UK automotive sector are outside Europe. These markets include the USA, Japan and Australia where UK exports are growing at 4.3%, 3% ...
  
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• ‘Ever wondered how many billions car firms make?’

  03-08-2018 11:20
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-08-05 16:00
  With the world’s top 20 car makers raking in thousands of billions every year, Mike Rutherford analyses the figuresEver wondered how many billions of dollars the world’s leading motor manufacturers rake in? Think around $2,000 billion per annum – that’s what 20 of the top car firms on the planet collectively enjoyed in income last year.
  It’s the likes of you and me buying our vehicles, parts and related products that are annually hand
  
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