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• Poor headlights cause 40 cars to miss IIHS Top Safety Pick rating

  06-08-2018 23:30
  
  Filed under:Acura,Audi,BMW,Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,Fiat,Ford,GMC,Honda,Hyundai,Infiniti,Jeep,Kia,Lincoln,Mercedes-Benz,MINI,Nissan,Toyota,Volkswagen,Volvo,Car Buying,SafetyBut they do crash well.Continue reading Poor headlights cause 40 cars to miss IIHS Top Safety Pick rating Poor headlights cause 40 cars to miss IIHS Top Safety Pick rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• Turkey's automotive exports record 13.8 pct increase in July, hit $2.7 billion - Daily Sabah

  06-08-2018 23:08 via dailysabah.com
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  Turkey's automotive exports record 13.8 pct increase in July, hit $2.7 billion
  Daily Sabah
  Turkey's automotive exports in July stood at $2.7 billion, with an increase of 13.8 percent compared to the same month last year. According to the June data of Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OİB), the sector's exports increased by ...
  
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• GM's innovative health care deal with Henry Ford Health

  06-08-2018 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors and Henry Ford Health System signed a direct contract to provide a wide range of health care services for up to 24,000 salaried employees and their dependents in Southeast Michigan.
  
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• Subaru profit down 52% amid competitive pressure, looming tariff concerns

  06-08-2018 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru reported its lowest quarterly profit in over five years, as sales in North America declined and incentives in the U.S. rose.
  
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• Best-selling cars and trucks in America: July 2018

  06-08-2018 22:05
  
  Americans love big pickup trucks, so it's no surprise to see the Ford F-Series as the best-selling vehicle in America. But compact crossovers are gaining ground fast.Continue reading Best-selling cars and trucks in America: July 2018 Best-selling cars and trucks in America: July 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Mexican auto exports fell in July

  06-08-2018 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mexican automobile exports, excluding those made by Nissan, fell 5.5 percent in July on weaker U.S. sales, while output for the month fell 3.7 percent, partially due to flooding at a Honda plant.
  
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• How Cars.com used the Tinder playbook to sell used cars

  06-08-2018 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cars.com is channeling Tinder as the online vehicle shopping site tries to reinvent itself for the modern retail age.
  
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• Everything you need to know about brake fluid

  06-08-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Auto Repair,Maintenance,SafetyThe most important fluid in your car is perhaps the most ignored.Continue reading Everything you need to know about brake fluid Everything you need to know about brake fluid originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NASCAR CEO arrested for DUI, oxycodone possession

  06-08-2018 20:35
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,MotorsportsBrian France has had a DUI run-in before.Continue reading NASCAR CEO arrested for DUI, oxycodone possession NASCAR CEO arrested for DUI, oxycodone possession originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers risk $16 billion in fines on EU emission breaches

  06-08-2018 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  European automakers are on the hook for total fines in excess of 14 billion euros ($16 billion) if they fail to comply with tighter emission regulations in the EU phased in from 2020, an analysis by IHS Markit shows.
  
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• 2020 Ford Super Duty Dually spied looking menacing in full camo

  06-08-2018 20:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,TruckThe cosmetic changes appear light, but it's what's under the hood that counts.Continue reading 2020 Ford Super Duty Dually spied looking menacing in full camo 2020 Ford Super Duty Dually spied looking menacing in full camo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• These are the best new car deals in America this month

  06-08-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,TruckWe've compiled a list of the best new car deals in America for the month of August, 2018, from a heavy duty pickup truck to a hot sports coupe from Jaguar.Continue reading These are the best new car deals in America this month These are the best new car deals in America this month originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former Mustang program manager accused of inappropriate behavior exits Ford

  06-08-2018 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Prakash Patel, Ford's global director of program management and former lead product planner on the 50th anniversary Mustang, has left the company.
  
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• 2019 Mazda CX-9 gets Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, slightly higher price

  06-08-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Crossover,SUVEach trim also gets a few new goodies.Continue reading 2019 Mazda CX-9 gets Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, slightly higher price 2019 Mazda CX-9 gets Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, slightly higher price originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Interior design and technology - Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

  06-08-2018 18:04
  Unveiled at the 2017 Geneva motor show, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV appeared in UK car showrooms earlier this year. The carmaker has high hopes for this model but how will it fare against the likes of the Ford Escape and VW Tiguan? Time will tell but early indications are that this medium-sized crossover is proving popular. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look inside.
  
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• Lyft to pay Chicago residents $550 to park their car for a month

  06-08-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Marketing/AdvertisingThe company wants to show how expensive car ownership can be.Continue reading Lyft to pay Chicago residents $550 to park their car for a month Lyft to pay Chicago residents $550 to park their car for a month originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Telescoping Hitch Hotel wheel-less trailer rests on your tow hitch

  06-08-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.An unusual idea that could be a great solution for some people.Continue reading Telescoping Hitch Hotel wheel-less trailer rests on your tow hitch Telescoping Hitch Hotel wheel-less trailer rests on your tow hitch originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best executive cars - pictures

  06-08-2018 17:00
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• High tech cars to push up repair costs and car insurance premiums

  06-08-2018 16:53
  
  Alex Ingram2018-08-06 16:00
  Stephen Hester of RSA Insurance claims that modern cars' added complexity will drive up repair bills and car insurance costs for motoristsNew cars are becoming more expensive to insure than ever before. The ever-rising levels of standard equipment mean that repairs are more costly than ever, which in turn pushes up customers’ premiums.
  That’s the opinion of Steven Hester, CEO of RSA Insurance Group. Hester, whose RSA group owns More Than, says: “In t
  
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• TMC Automotive tackles motor trade fuel and mileage costs - BusinessCar

  06-08-2018 16:44 via businesscar.co.uk
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  TMC Automotive tackles motor trade fuel and mileage costs
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  Fuel management company TMC has launched a new product aimed at car dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and leasing and rental companies. TMC Automotive has been designed to address motor trade businesses' needs around fuel, ...
  
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• China's Didi to invest $1 billion in its auto services platform

  06-08-2018 16:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Smartphone,TechnologyA Didi IPO would be huge, given its $56 billion valuation last year.Continue reading China's Didi to invest $1 billion in its auto services platform China's Didi to invest $1 billion in its auto services platform originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nexteer Automotive Schedules 2018 Interim Results Investor Conference Call - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  06-08-2018 16:04 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Nexteer Automotive Schedules 2018 Interim Results Investor Conference Call
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  AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in intuitive motion control, today announced that Mike Richardson, Executive Board Director and President, and Bill Quigley, Senior Vice President and Chief ...
  Nexteer Automotive Schedules 2018 Interim Results Investor ...PR Newswire (press release)
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• ZF VP on tomorrow's electronic braking systems

  06-08-2018 15:38
  The apparently simple issue of braking continues to be a major issue for chassis system designers. Drivers are, of course,concerned that in an emergency their semi- and ultimately fully-automated vehicle should stop as quickly as possible.Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we spoke to Manfred Meyer, Senior Vice President global braking systems for ZF Active and Passive Safety Technology Division, to learn about tomorrow's electronic braking system
  
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• New Audi SQ7 Vorsprung 2018 review

  06-08-2018 15:33
  
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  Image 1 of 15 6 Aug, 2018 2:45pmAlex Ingram
  The new Audi SQ7 Vorsprung Edition stands out from the SUV crowd, but it comes at a hefty priceIf you thought a five-metre long SUV couldn't be any more conspicuous, think again, because this is the Audi SQ7 Vorsprung Edition. It’s a special version of Audi’s biggest, most powerful SUV, and it’s made an already imposing car even more menacing.
  It’s expensive, too. The Vorsprung Edition is the SQ7 you’d choose
  
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• Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 spied looking mean ahead of its official reveal

  06-08-2018 15:21
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceCould it hit 400 horsepower?Continue reading Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 spied looking mean ahead of its official reveal Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 spied looking mean ahead of its official reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Schaeffler buys drive-by-wire tech for autonomous vehicles

  06-08-2018 14:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Schaeffler is acquiring drive-by-wire technology Space Drive from Paravan, which it said would play a key role in self-driving cars.
  
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• Global Analysis of the Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market, Forecast to 2024 - PR Newswire (press release)

  06-08-2018 14:43 via prnewswire.com
  Global Analysis of the Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market, Forecast to 2024
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  Global Analysis of the Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market, Forecast to 2024 ...and more »
  
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• Bangladesh considers capital punishment for traffic accident deaths

  06-08-2018 14:43
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,SafetyThousands of students protest after death of teenagers struck by bus.Continue reading Bangladesh considers capital punishment for traffic accident deaths Bangladesh considers capital punishment for traffic accident deaths originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK LCV sales off 5.9% in July

  06-08-2018 14:38
  UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales declined by 5.9% in July, with 23,309 vans and pick-ups registered, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data.
  
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• Chinese car imports tumbled 87 percent in June ahead of tariff changes

  06-08-2018 14:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/LegalSales of imported cars also fell 22 percent in first half of 2018.Continue reading Chinese car imports tumbled 87 percent in June ahead of tariff changes Chinese car imports tumbled 87 percent in June ahead of tariff changes originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes sets seven month sales record

  06-08-2018 14:07
  Mercedes-Benz sales in the first seven months of 2018 rose 2.3% year on year to a record 1,356,350 vehicles.
  
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• World's top miner charges into cobalt

  06-08-2018 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  BHP Billiton is advancing plans to add production of a key cobalt material used in rechargeable batteries to boost its exposure to the electric vehicle revolution.
  
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• Volvo V60 review - pictures

  06-08-2018 14:00
  
  Pictures of the Volvo V60 estate on test in the UK
  
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• Toyota and Ricardo develop second fuel cell electric zero emissions truck

  06-08-2018 13:49
  Toyota has unveiled the second iteration of its Project Portal hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck.
  
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• Samvardhana Motherson acquires Reydel Automotive

  06-08-2018 13:44
  Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems (SMRP) says it has successfully completed the acquisition of Reydel Automotive Group.
  
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• Elon Musk tweets video parody of Hitler shorting Tesla stock

  06-08-2018 13:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk is struggling with his own pledge to get a better handle on his use of Twitter, posting a version of an Adolf Hitler clip that lampoons fund managers who are betting against his company.
  
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• Grammer to establish new joint R&D facility in India

  06-08-2018 13:32
  Grammer is to establish a new R&D facility in India in a joint venture with AllyGrow Technologies based in Pune in Western India. 
  
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• Grammer to establish new India joint R&D facility

  06-08-2018 13:32
  Grammer is to establish a new India R&D joint venture facility with AllyGrow Technologies based in Pune, Western India. 
  
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• New Isuzu D-Max Utah Luxe special edition joins the range

  06-08-2018 13:30
  
  Alex Ingram2018-08-06 12:45
  The Isuzu D-Max Utah Luxe pick-up gets a host cosmetic add-ons, but is limited to just 75 unitsIsuzu has released the D-Max Utah Luxe. It’s a limited run special of its double cab pick-up that competes against the Mitsubishi L200, Ford Ranger and SsangYong Musso.
  The Luxe adds a range of cosmetic changes to the Utah on which it’s based. On the outside it gets a set of 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, extra cladding on the front bumper and a bonnet guard.
  
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• Faraday Future appoints new chief administrative officer

  06-08-2018 13:24
  Faraday Future (FF) has appointed Henry Liu, to the positions of global chief administrative officer (CAO), global executive vice president and global general counsel, based at the company's Gardena, Los Angeles, California main campus.
  
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• BYD secures Italian ebuses order

  06-08-2018 13:21
  BYD has won a tender for the delivery of six 12-metre ebuses to operator, Busitalia Veneto in Padua, Italy.
  
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• Cars.com Launches First AI Matchmaking Experience in Automotive and New Ad Campaign to Help Consumers Fall in ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  06-08-2018 13:03 via prnewswire.com
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  CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans love their cars – but they would rather go to the DMV, clean toilets, have an extended phone conversation with their mother-in-law and go to jury duty than shop for one.¹ Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) intends to ...
  Cars.com New & Used Car Apps, iPhone app, Android app | Cars.comCars.
  
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• Toyota Kentucky plant now building 2019 Lexus ES350

  06-08-2018 12:41
  Production of the redesigned 2019 Lexus ES350 on a new platform has begun at Toyota Motor's longest established US assembly site in Georgetown, Kentucky.
  
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• UK new car market up 1.2% in July

  06-08-2018 12:12
  The UK new car market remained stable in July, with year-on-year demand growing by 1.2%, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Car2go starts Chicago operations

  06-08-2018 12:12
  Car2go has opened started operations in Chicago, making the American city the company's tenth US location.
  
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• China Yuchai sets up exhaust emissions subsidiary

  06-08-2018 11:40
  China Yuchai International says it has establishment of a new subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Exhaust Technology (YETC) to design, produce and sell exhaust emission control systems for Chinese commercial vehicles to meet domestic emission standards known as China National VI.
  
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• First annual used-car market forecast from Cox Automotive predicts ... - Motor Trader

  06-08-2018 11:32 via motortrader.com
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  First annual used-car market forecast from Cox Automotive predicts ...
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  Cox Automotive has published its first full-year used car market forecast. Figures released by the retail group predict that the market will fall by -3.7%and more »
  
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• Continental H1 profit up 4% to EUR1.6bn

  06-08-2018 11:24
  Continental has posted first-half net income up 4% to EUR1.6bn (US$1.8bn), with sales growth rising 5.4% to EUR22.4bn.
  
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• Induction foil seals for the automotive fluids market - Packaging Europe

  06-08-2018 11:23 via packagingeurope.com
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  Induction foil seals for the automotive fluids market
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  While leakage prevention is often the primary driver behind the selection of induction foil sealing for automotive product containers, the technology has now moved on to offer other significant benefits for suppliers and retailers alike, as Selig's ...
  
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• ‘Ricciardo’s shock Renault F1 deal is a roll of the dice’

  06-08-2018 11:16
  
  Joe Holding2018-08-06 10:15
  Daniel Ricciardo gambles on Renault for 2019 F1 season, leaving Red Bull in the lurchHold onto your helmets, folks. Daniel Ricciardo - among the finest F1 drivers of his generation - has weighed up the odds and wagered the best years of his career in a bid to win motorsport’s ultimate jackpot.
  Last Friday, the 29-year-old announced he’d signed a two-year deal with with the Renault works team, ending what will be a five-year stay at Red Bull come the end of
  
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