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• Alabama dealership to pay $114,000 in penalties after 3 employee deaths

  07-08-2018 23:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Employees of Carl Cannon Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac, of Jasper, Ala., were using a flammable brake wash to scrub the service pit floor at the time of a flash fire in the dealership in June 2017.
  
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• Group 1 boosts Honda portfolio in Louisiana, Texas

  07-08-2018 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Group 1 Automotive is expanding its portfolio of Honda dealerships while strengthening its footprint across Louisiana and Texas.
  
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• Texas dealership files for bankruptcy after Ford Credit lawsuit

  07-08-2018 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Reagor Dykes Auto Group of Lubbock, Texas, after being sued by Ford Credit for financing violations, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
  
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• Swaps might help keep payments manageable

  07-08-2018 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  As interest rates rise, some dealership groups may consider implementing a hedging tool called a swap to keep payments manageable.
  
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• ARES Design reveals Panther ProgettoUno supercar with 641bhp

  07-08-2018 23:01
  
  Italian coachbuilding firm ARES design has officially unveiled its first custom supercar – the Panther ProgettoUno. Production will be limited to just 21 units, with each bearing a price tag of €515,000 (roughly £465,000) when it arrives this summer. 
  The Panther ProgettoUno is based on the same chassis as the Lamborghini Huracan – but its styling is inspired by the De Tomaso Pantera. ARES has fitted a new carbon fibre body with a similarly sharp nose, wedge-shaped pr
  
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• 2020 Cadillac CT5 loses the fake scoop

  07-08-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Cadillac,Sedan,LuxuryIt shows off its Escala-inspired faceContinue reading 2020 Cadillac CT5 loses the fake scoop 2020 Cadillac CT5 loses the fake scoop originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Ford is paying dealers $1,000 for each old Ranger fixed under recall

  07-08-2018 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is offering its U.S. dealers $1,000 to locate every remaining 2006 model year Ranger on a "do not drive" list issued earlier this year.
  
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• Environmental challenges for commercial vehicles - Automotive Testing Technology International

  07-08-2018 22:03 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
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  Environmental challenges for commercial vehicles
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  Emma Cygan, design and development engineer at commercial vehicle steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering, explains the importance of environmental testing in ensuring that CV steering systems are able to endure temperatures as low as ...
  
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• Ford F-150 Supercrew investigated after complaints of fires linked to seat belts

  07-08-2018 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  NHTSA said there were five complaints alleging fires following the activation of seat-belt pretensioners made by ZF TRW or Takata Corp. during a crash involving the vehicles.
  
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• How to change the oil in a Lamborghini Huracan: carefully

  07-08-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Lamborghini,Maintenance,Convertible,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsAt least it's not as complicated as the Bugatti Veyron...Continue reading How to change the oil in a Lamborghini Huracan: carefully How to change the oil in a Lamborghini Huracan: carefully originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Honda HR-V Buying Guide | Specs, Safety, and Reviews

  07-08-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Honda,Car Buying,Crossover,Q&AAutoblog answers all your questions about the 2018 Honda HR-VContinue reading 2018 Honda HR-V Buying Guide | Specs, Safety, and Reviews 2018 Honda HR-V Buying Guide | Specs, Safety, and Reviews originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UPDATE: Elon Musk tweet about taking Tesla private causes market chaos

  07-08-2018 20:38
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Tesla$420 is the magic number. This is not a joke ... we think.Continue reading UPDATE: Elon Musk tweet about taking Tesla private causes market chaos UPDATE: Elon Musk tweet about taking Tesla private causes market chaos originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Amish Uber: Share a ride in a horse and buggy

  07-08-2018 20:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Weird Car NewsWhy would you ever hail a cab when you can hail a horse?Continue reading Amish Uber: Share a ride in a horse and buggy Amish Uber: Share a ride in a horse and buggy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk explains why he thinks taking Tesla private is 'best path forward'

  07-08-2018 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk, hours following a tweet that set the industry abuzz saying he is considering taking his company private, said "I think this is the best path forward" -- adding that "a final decision has not been made."
  
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• Another Ford executive reportedly leaves due to inappropriate behavior

  07-08-2018 19:45
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,FordPrakash Patel follows Raj Nair in Ford departureContinue reading Another Ford executive reportedly leaves due to inappropriate behavior Another Ford executive reportedly leaves due to inappropriate behavior originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW i cars - future models

  07-08-2018 19:41
  After our recently published overview of BMW's main range, we take a closer look at the firm's 'i' range of electrified vehicles. Initially just featuring the i3 and i8, there are now a number of models planned under the electric sub-brand.
  
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• BMW's plans for Mini and Rolls-Royce in the 2020s

  07-08-2018 19:39
  Recent chapters in the future vehicles series on BMW Group had cars, then SUVs as their focus, followed by M and i divisions. The series concludes with Zinoro, Mini and Rolls-Royce.
  
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• G07 X7 and all the BMW SUVs for the 2020s

  07-08-2018 19:35
  Sport Activity Vehicle is what BMW calls each of its X models. After a recent look at cars, this second feature in the future models series turns to the current and next generation SAVs. The X7 will soon be added to the range, and there may be an X8 and an X9 in the 2020s too.
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger configurator with colors and options went live early

  07-08-2018 19:14
  
  Filed under:Ford,TruckWe've captured a number of screenshots while the link is activeContinue reading 2019 Ford Ranger configurator with colors and options went live early 2019 Ford Ranger configurator with colors and options went live early originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger configurator is live, truck starts at $25,095

  07-08-2018 19:14
  
  Filed under:Ford,TruckWe've captured a number of screenshots while the link is activeContinue reading 2019 Ford Ranger configurator is live, truck starts at $25,095 2019 Ford Ranger configurator is live, truck starts at $25,095 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mike Groff, CEO of Toyota's captive finance unit, to retire Aug. 31

  07-08-2018 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  After 35 years with the automaker, Mike Groff, Toyota Financial Services CEO, will retire Aug. 31. Toyota Financial executive Mark Templin will replace him starting Sept. 1.
  
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• Stelvio proves the Alfa Romeo doubters wrong

  07-08-2018 18:59
  The Giulia showed that if given proper attention by its parent, Alfa Romeo be successfully reinvented. The Stelvio further demonstrates the depth of engineering and design talent within Fiat Chrysler. Which only makes the minor flaws of this SUV all the more maddening: with just a little more money invested in certain components, Alfa's first SUV could beat the BMW X3 to become best-in-segment.
  
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• Daimler halts Iran expansion

  07-08-2018 18:50
  Daimler has said it had dropped plans to expand its Iran business in reaction to renewed US sanctions, which came into effect on Tuesday (7 August).
  
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• BMW Korea apologises over diesel engine fires

  07-08-2018 18:50
  BMW's South Korean unit reportedly has apologised over a spate of engine fires, estimated by the country's transport ministry at 27 from January to July, that has prompted a government probe and a major backlash from consumers.
  
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• Elon Musk hints at Tesla 'mini-car' for adults

  07-08-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Toys/Games,Tesla,Electric,FutureHe's still tweeting, but this one could be cool.Continue reading Elon Musk hints at Tesla 'mini-car' for adults Elon Musk hints at Tesla 'mini-car' for adults originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ARES Panther unveiled by ARES Design with 641bhp

  07-08-2018 18:26
  
  Alex Ingram2018-08-07 23:01
  Based on the Lamborghini Huracan, the ARES Panther will cost around £461,000 when it goes on sale later this yearARES Design has released further details and disguised images of the ARES Panther, its new custom-built supercar. Just 21 will be built at a price of €515,000 each - that’s roughly £461,000.
  The Panther takes inspiration from the De Tomaso Pantera, and gains a carbon fibre body which pays homage to the original. Though the car in the
  
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• Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineers, CAD Designers, Engineers with Catia and Interiors - Automotive Testing Technology International

  07-08-2018 18:15 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineers, CAD Designers, Engineers with Catia and Interiors
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  Website Yochana. Passionate about finding outstanding talent for great companies! We are looking for all types of Engineers in Metro Detroit. From Mechanical Engineers to Electrical Engineers, Engineers with CATIA and Interiors to CAD Designers and ...
  
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• Global Automotive Advanced Suspension System Market 2018-2022 | Development of Smart Suspension Systems to ... - Business Wire (press release)

  07-08-2018 18:06 via businesswire.com
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  Global Automotive Advanced Suspension System Market 2018-2022 | Development of Smart Suspension Systems to ...
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  Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive advanced suspension system market from 2018-2022. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive advanced ...and more »
  
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• Cars smash into tow trucks attempting to help other accidents

  07-08-2018 18:05
  
  Filed under:Videos,Safety,Truck,SpecialtyLuckily no one was killed in either accident, but it should serve as a reminder to be cautious and courteous on the highway.Continue reading Cars smash into tow trucks attempting to help other accidents Cars smash into tow trucks attempting to help other accidents originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla starts recruitment for Chinese EV factory

  07-08-2018 17:54
  Tesla reportedly has started recruiting workers for its new Shanghai factory, according to job postings on its website, just a month after it signed agreements with local authorities for the US$2bn project.
  
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• Luxift acquires Objective Software

  07-08-2018 17:36
  Luxoft, the system integration and development partner for over 30 automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers behind Daimler's new infotainment system in the Mercedes A-Class, has acquired a German-based software specialist in autonomous drive and connected mobility services, Objective Software.
  
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• Can you really bake cookies in your car? | Car Hacks

  07-08-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Original VideoThis hack comes with a bonus cookie recipe.Continue reading Can you really bake cookies in your car? | Car Hacks Can you really bake cookies in your car? | Car Hacks originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK automotive supply chain gains £54m competitiveness boost - Production Engineering Solutions

  07-08-2018 17:05 via pesmedia.com
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  UK automotive supply chain gains £54m competitiveness boost
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  England's automotive supply chain has benefited from a £54 million boost to its competitiveness over a four-year period, thanks to a government funded scheme which closed last week. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), ...
  
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• Bicester Heritage to become an 'automotive resort' - Motoring Research

  07-08-2018 16:39 via motoringresearch.com
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  Bicester Heritage to become an 'automotive resort'
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  Bicester Heritage has submitted plans for a 344-room hotel on the former RAF Bicester site as part of a vision to create the “world's leading automotive resort”. The hotel will use materials inspired by existing pre-war RAF buildings and will include a ...
  
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• VOSS Automotive to invest 7 mln euro in equipment for Bulgarian operation - SeeNews

  07-08-2018 16:38 via seenews.com
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  VOSS Automotive to invest 7 mln euro in equipment for Bulgarian operation
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  SOFIA (Bulgaria), August 7 (SeeNews) - Germany's VOSS Automotive will install new machines worth 7 million euro at its production site in Bulgaria's Bahovitsa Industrial Park, near the city of Lovech, which it recently leased, the municipal government ...
  
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• 2019 Chevy Camaro SS and V6 models get worse fuel economy

  07-08-2018 16:35
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Chevrolet,GM,Fuel Efficiency,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceThe other models stay the same.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Camaro SS and V6 models get worse fuel economy 2019 Chevy Camaro SS and V6 models get worse fuel economy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• West European car market up 9.1% in July - boosted by WLTP

  07-08-2018 16:22
  Data from LMC Automotive shows that West European car registrations increased by 9.1% in year-on-year (YoY) terms in July. The regional annualised selling rate also nudged up, from 14.6m units a year in June to 14.7m units a year in July.
  
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• Deloitte on the risks facing suppliers in the CASE world

  07-08-2018 16:19
  At the CAR Management Briefing Seminars held in Traverse City, Michigan recently just-auto's Calum MacRae met with Neal Ganguli Deloitte's US automotive practice leader to discuss how suppliers can maximise their portfolios and the effect that CASE will have on overall industry volumes. 
  
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• GM expands in-dash fuel payment nationwide

  07-08-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors is expanding its in-dash fuel payment service to millions of vehicles and thousands of fuel stations nationwide
  
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• California returns fire at Trump's call to rescind its authority

  07-08-2018 15:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last week, President Donald Trump proposed gutting California's unique ability to write greenhouse gas emission limits for cars and trucks. Now California is firing its own heavy artillery.
  
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• Tesla starts hiring for new $2 billion Shanghai plant

  07-08-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Electric,LuxuryMost of the positions are senior in level.Continue reading Tesla starts hiring for new $2 billion Shanghai plant Tesla starts hiring for new $2 billion Shanghai plant originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best parking apps 2020

  07-08-2018 15:00
  
  The average motorist in the UK spends four days a year just looking for a parking space, wasting time and causing congestion when circling the same streets hunting for a bay.
  These parking woes often continue if you ten discover that a space has a short maximum stay time or is restricted to residents during certain hours. Even when you find a suitable spot, you’re often faced with high fees to pay for your allotted time – and that’s assuming you have the correct change, if you&
  
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• Tesla starts hiring in China before breaking ground

  07-08-2018 14:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cash-strapped Tesla has yet to reveal details of the investment needed for its Shanghai plant. But it has already started hiring for the facility.
  
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• Success for McLaren Automotive customer teams around the world racing 570s GT4S and 650S GT3S - Automotive World (press release)

  07-08-2018 14:56 via automotiveworld.com
  Success for McLaren Automotive customer teams around the world racing 570s GT4S and 650S GT3S
  Automotive World (press release)
  On a busy weekend for McLaren Automotive customer teams racing around the world, the McLaren 570S GT4 scored its third overall GT4 win of the 2018 British GT season at Brands Hatch and set pole at Road America in Wisconsin. The 650S GT3 driven by ...and more »
  
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• Luxoft acquires Autonomous Drive and Connected Mobility Specialist Objective Software GmbH - Automotive World (press release)

  07-08-2018 14:48 via automotiveworld.com
  Luxoft acquires Autonomous Drive and Connected Mobility Specialist Objective Software GmbH
  Automotive World (press release)
  Luxoft Holding, Inc (NYSE:LXFT), a global IT service provider, announces the acquisition of Objective Software GmbH, a provider of software development services and IP based solutions for autonomous vehicles, Advance Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS), ...
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• German startup Sono Motors trials solar car that can charge as you drive

  07-08-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Alternative Fuels,Green Culture,Green Driving,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,SolarThe Sion has solar cells integrated into its bodywork.Continue reading German startup Sono Motors trials solar car that can charge as you drive German startup Sono Motors trials solar car that can charge as you drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• Trump said CAFE re-do will help auto workers. Will it?

  07-08-2018 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump framed his decision to revisit fuel-economy regulations as a move to help American auto workers. But some experts and agencies say those workers may be less in-demand if the proposal takes effect.
  
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• In Advance of Monterey Automotive Week, Seasoned Bidders Offer Car Auction "Do's and Don'ts" - PR Newswire (press release)

  07-08-2018 14:35 via prnewswire.com
  In Advance of Monterey Automotive Week, Seasoned Bidders Offer Car Auction "Do's and Don'ts"
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  WOODBURY, Conn., Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Serious car enthusiasts wait all year for Monterey, a week-long marathon of car exhibitions, competitions, social events, forums, races and auctions that's become a tradition at and around Pebble Beach, ...and more »
  
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• Turkey's Dogu Pres to build 10 mln euro automotive factory in ... - SeeNews

  07-08-2018 14:31 via seenews.com
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  Turkey's Dogu Pres to build 10 mln euro automotive factory in ...
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  BUCHAREST (Romania), August 7 (SeeNews) - Turkish automotive components manufacturer Dogu Pres intends to invest 10 million euro ($11.6 million) in the ...and more »
  
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• Best parking apps 2020 - pictures

  07-08-2018 14:30
  Pictures of the best parking apps
  
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