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• Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup spied in some scrapes with the Rubicon Trail

  15-08-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,Truck,Off-RoadBe careful with the shallow breakover and departure angles.Continue reading Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup spied in some scrapes with the Rubicon Trail Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup spied in some scrapes with the Rubicon Trail originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup spied in some scrapes on the Rubicon Trail

  15-08-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,Truck,Off-RoadBe careful with the shallow breakover and departure angles.Continue reading Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup spied in some scrapes on the Rubicon Trail Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup spied in some scrapes on the Rubicon Trail originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk may face national security review in a Tesla-Saudi deal

  15-08-2018 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk will likely need clearance from U.S. national security officials for any proposal to take Tesla private with financing from Saudi Arabia, just as the Trump administration steps up scrutiny of foreign investment in American technology.
  
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• Automotive suppliers look for ways around tariffs - RubberNews.com

  15-08-2018 22:14 via rubbernews.com
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  Automotive suppliers look for ways around tariffs
  RubberNews.com
  As the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum products begin to impact bottom lines, auto suppliers are taking actions to sidestep the impact—all proactive, but some on the outside of legality. The Trump administration imposed 25 percent tariffs on $34 ...
  
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• Tesla under growing SEC scrutiny as Goldman hints at advisor role

  15-08-2018 22:10
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,ElectricSubpoenas issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.Continue reading Tesla under growing SEC scrutiny as Goldman hints at advisor role Tesla under growing SEC scrutiny as Goldman hints at advisor role originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes, Porsche models banned by Swiss over emissions

  15-08-2018 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Swiss authorities have halted registrations of some new Mercedes-Benz Vito and Porsche Macan and Cayenne vehicles which had diesel engines that disguised emissions levels.
  
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• Porsche Taycan filmed in the wild with its frunk open

  15-08-2018 21:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Videos,Porsche,Sedan,Electric,Future,Luxury,PerformanceDang, that's one quiet Porsche.Continue reading Porsche Taycan filmed in the wild with its frunk open Porsche Taycan filmed in the wild with its frunk open originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Research Report on China's Automotive Sensor Industry, 2018-2022 - PR Newswire (press release)

  15-08-2018 21:13 via prnewswire.com
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  Research Report on China's Automotive Sensor Industry, 2018-2022
  PR Newswire (press release)
  DUBLIN, Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --. The "Research Report on China's Automotive Sensor Industry, 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Sensor technology is a fast-growing high and new technology and also a ...
  China Automotive Sensor Industry Report 2018 - Forecast to 2022 - Market will Exceed USD 10 Billion ...Business Wire (press release)all 507
  
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• Lane Motor Museum's amphibious Hobbycar sinks, is recovered

  15-08-2018 20:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Automotive History,SpecialtyThe passengers were saved by an Amphicar.Continue reading Lane Motor Museum's amphibious Hobbycar sinks, is recovered Lane Motor Museum's amphibious Hobbycar sinks, is recovered originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. auto tariffs could doom Trump's Korea trade deal

  15-08-2018 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  The trade pact that the Trump administration renegotiated with South Korea this year is in jeopardy as the U.S. considers imposing tariffs on light-vehicle imports.
  
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• 775-hp Steve McQueen Edition Ford Mustang Bullitt unveiled by Steeda

  15-08-2018 20:10
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,RacingThanks to the addition of a Whipple supercharger.Continue reading 775-hp Steve McQueen Edition Ford Mustang Bullitt unveiled by Steeda 775-hp Steve McQueen Edition Ford Mustang Bullitt unveiled by Steeda originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mustang Alley is where to corral your pony at the Woodward Dream Cruise

  15-08-2018 19:13
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,RacingIf you love the classic Mustang and Ford cars in general, Mustang Alley at the Woodward Dream Cruise is the place to be in August if you're anywhere near Detroit, Michigan.Continue reading Mustang Alley is where to corral your pony at the Woodward Dream Cruise Mustang Alley is where to corral your pony at the Woodward Dream Cruise originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink 
  
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• Some 2019 Subaru Ascent owners will get brand-new cars due to recall

  15-08-2018 18:35
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Subaru,Safety,CrossoverSubaru says 9 of the 293 affected Ascents were already sold to customers.Continue reading Some 2019 Subaru Ascent owners will get brand-new cars due to recall Some 2019 Subaru Ascent owners will get brand-new cars due to recall originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hertz adds a custom 2018 Chevy Corvette Z06 to its rental fleet

  15-08-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceOnly 100 will be built and distributed.Continue reading Hertz adds a custom 2018 Chevy Corvette Z06 to its rental fleet Hertz adds a custom 2018 Chevy Corvette Z06 to its rental fleet originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Subaru BRZ tS Drivers' Notes | Wings and things

  15-08-2018 17:50
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Subaru,Long-Term Garage,Quick Spins,Coupe,Performance,SpecialtyOnly 500 will be brought to the U.S.Continue reading 2018 Subaru BRZ tS Drivers' Notes | Wings and things 2018 Subaru BRZ tS Drivers' Notes | Wings and things originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• More evidence suggests Elon Musk tweeted too soon

  15-08-2018 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  A week after Elon Musk shocked the markets by proclaiming Tesla may become a private company, evidence has piled up that the mercurial CEO was tweeting too soon.
  
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• Diesel sales on the rise in second hand car market

  15-08-2018 17:40
  
  Chris Rosamond2018-08-15 16:40
  Despite falling new diesel car sales, demand for oil-burners remains high in the second hand car marketWhile new car buyers are shunning diesel, it seems cost conscious drivers shopping for used cars are keeping faith with the once favoured fuel. New diesel car sales have dropped by 24 per cent in recent months, but far from sending residual values plummeting, demand for frugal diesel-fuelled motors is increasing on the second hand market.
  Figures released by the S
  
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• Bollinger Motors B1 electric SUV gets a new face

  15-08-2018 17:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,SUV,Truck,Electric,Future,Off-RoadBollinger tweaked the design for better aerodynamics.Continue reading Bollinger Motors B1 electric SUV gets a new face Bollinger Motors B1 electric SUV gets a new face originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise: Tips and tricks from us locals

  15-08-2018 16:50
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,SUV,Truck,Electric,Future,Off-RoadContinue reading 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise: Tips and tricks from us locals 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise: Tips and tricks from us locals originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's blue sky CEO has investors treading water

  15-08-2018 16:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two more potential problems at Ford -- leadership and liquidity (namely, Ford's capacity to pay dividends) -- have come into sharp focus recently. Neither will be addressed in a hurry.
  
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• U.S.-market 2019 VW Golf R finally gets vivid Spektrum color options

  15-08-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Hatchback,PerformanceSpektrum adds 40 special hues to choose from.Continue reading U.S.-market 2019 VW Golf R finally gets vivid Spektrum color options U.S.-market 2019 VW Golf R finally gets vivid Spektrum color options originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cyclists could face same punishments as drivers

  15-08-2018 15:46
  
  Chris Rosamond2018-08-15 14:40
  Motoring lawyer Nick Freeman calls for new penalties for cyclists, drawing terse response from Cycling UKOne of Britain’s top motoring lawyers is demanding new penalties for cyclists, as well as a controversial scheme to register the almost eight million cyclists who use Britain’s roads.
  The scheme would mean bicycles being issued with number plates, or cyclists being forced to wear numbered tabards. It’s designed to enable the authorities to trac
  
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• World class automotive skills centre brought a step closer with new appointment - East Midlands Business Link

  15-08-2018 15:41 via eastmidlandsbusinesslink.co.uk
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  World class automotive skills centre brought a step closer with new appointment
  East Midlands Business Link
  The launch of a £9.5m Midlands-based skills centre for the automotive sector, developed with the help of government growth funding via the LLEP, has been brought a step closer with the appointment of an operations director. Lisa Bingley will take the ...
  
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• Ford reveals cost to revive Detroit train station, neighborhood

  15-08-2018 15:35
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.,Green,FordA big outlay, but automaker hopes to get a quarter-billion-dollar assist.Continue reading Ford reveals cost to revive Detroit train station, neighborhood Ford reveals cost to revive Detroit train station, neighborhood originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EPA staff disputed claim that freezing fuel economy would save lives

  15-08-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyBy their calculations, plan would cost more in lives, money, lost jobs.Continue reading EPA staff disputed claim that freezing fuel economy would save lives EPA staff disputed claim that freezing fuel economy would save lives originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Technology is about to fog your car's windows — with ads

  15-08-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,GM,Mercedes-Benz,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,GadgetsThey could soon turn into a lucrative entertainment 'fifth screen'Continue reading Technology is about to fog your car's windows — with ads Technology is about to fog your car's windows — with ads originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Saudis could play only minor part in Musk's Tesla plan, bankers say

  15-08-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,TeslaSecretive Public Investment Fund's money is tied up elsewhere.Continue reading Saudis could play only minor part in Musk's Tesla plan, bankers say Saudis could play only minor part in Musk's Tesla plan, bankers say originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SMMT invites UK companies to big Japan EV industry fair

  15-08-2018 14:30
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is inviting UK companies to exhibit at the largest international exhibition for the electric vehicle sector.
  
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• Polestar software delivers more rear-wheel torque to Volvos

  15-08-2018 14:25
  Geely-owned Volvo Cars has introduced a new Polestar-developed software upgrade that it says increases torque distribution to the rear wheels of Volvo cars equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD), for 'more dynamic driving'.
  
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• Honda revises HR-V model

  15-08-2018 14:19
  Honda has revealed details of the 2019 model year facelifted HR-V model, described as its most sophisticated subcompact SUV to date. The revised model features some changes to exterior styling, updates to the interior and adds a range of advanced technologies, including active noise cancellation.
  
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• Fernando Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

  15-08-2018 14:05
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,McLaren,RacingAfter 17 years and two titles, expect him to focus on IndyCarContinue reading Fernando Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season Fernando Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante spied

  15-08-2018 13:55
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-08-15 13:00
  The convertible Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante has been spotted testing ahead of its release next yearAston Martin’s relentless new model rollout shows no sign of letting up, as engineers are busy putting the finishing touches to the new DSB Superleggera Volante.
  Caught on camera by Auto Express reader James Blyth, the prototype was spotted close to Aston’s Gaydon HQ on the M40. This is our first sighting of the DBS Volante, which confirms the Bri
  
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• DVLA closure to make taxing cars impossible this weekend

  15-08-2018 13:45
  
  Chris Rosamond2018-08-15 12:50
  Scheduled website maintenance means car buyers will temporarily be unable to tax vehicles with the DVLAThe DVLA website and call centre will be closed for a systems upgrade this weekend, potentially causing problems for anyone buying a used car and who needs to drive it home.
  A notice issued by the DVLA last Tuesday states most of its services – including the 24hr phone service and call centre – will be unavailable from 3pm on Friday 17 August until the
  
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• Expect Elon Musk vs. SEC to take time to resolve

  15-08-2018 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the Tesla go-private saga enters its ninth day, many are wondering when regulators will decide whether Elon Musk broke the rules by dripping out details so haphazardly.
  
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• Skoda global sales up 14.6% in July

  15-08-2018 13:26
  Skoda made a strong start to the second half of the year, delivering 99,700 vehicles to customers worldwide in July, and exceeding last year's car deliveries by 14.6% (July 2017: 87,000 vehicles).
  
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• Quebec orders nearly 500 BAE Systems electric-hybrid buses

  15-08-2018 13:22
  BAE Systems says the Association du Transport Urbain du Quebec (ATUQ) has ordered 497 electric-hybrid buses using its Series-E electric drive propulsion system.
  
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• Nexteer Automotive H1 2018 revenue up 3.7% to US$2.047bn

  15-08-2018 13:20
  Nexteer Automotive has reported financial results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018, with revenue reaching US$2.047bn, an increase of 3.7% when compared with the same period of 2017, and net profit of US$200m, an increase of 11.1% when compared with the same period of 2017.
  
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• Navistar appoints Christian Schulz to board

  15-08-2018 13:02
  Navistar has named Christian Schulz to its board of directors, effective immediately.
  
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• EDI expands PowerDrive lineup for US Type-A school buses

  15-08-2018 13:02
  Efficient Drivetrains (EDI) has unveiled its PowerDrive 4000ev, suitable for Type-A school buses in America.
  
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• 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback First Drive Review | Real-world speed, unworldly utility

  15-08-2018 13:01
  
  Filed under:Audi,First Drives,Hatchback,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceFor the truly discerning, speed and space without much compromiseContinue reading 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback First Drive Review | Real-world speed, unworldly utility 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback First Drive Review | Real-world speed, unworldly utility originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chinese EV start-up Nio files for NYSE IPO

  15-08-2018 12:42
  Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) start-up Nio has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
  
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• BYD to supply electric buses to US state of Georgia

  15-08-2018 12:42
  Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has won bids to supply vehicles to the US state of Georgia and Atlanta city, the company said in a statement.
  
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• Valmet Automotive celebrates its 50th year of operation - Automotive World (press release)

  15-08-2018 12:37 via automotiveworld.com
  Valmet Automotive celebrates its 50th year of operation
  Automotive World (press release)
  Valmet Automotive celebrates its 50th anniversary this year as a versatile expert in the automotive industry. Founded in 1968, the company has developed into a leading premium vehicle manufacturer, and expanded into engineering services, convertible ...
  
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• Bosch to provide 1,500 apprenticeships in 2019

  15-08-2018 12:02
  German supplier, Bosch is to provide 1,500 apprenticeships to young people next year, with one in four involving a cooperative education programme in a discipline such as electrical or mechanical engineering.
  
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• Ford Fiesta ST vs MINI Cooper S vs Volkswagen Polo GTI

  15-08-2018 11:36
  
  2018-08-15 10:50
  The new Ford Fiesta ST slugs it out with the MINI Cooper S and Volkswagen Polo GTI for the hot-hatch crown If you love cars, you’ll have been looking forward to this road test. The previous Ford Fiesta ST is one of the all-time great fast Fords, so the new one has a lot to live up to.
  The standard Fiesta is the best car in its class, and a big reason for that is how much fun it is to drive, so the prospect of a more powerful performance version is exciting. It follows a si
  
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• Aerodynamic Market for Automotive Worth $32.77 Billion by 2025 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  15-08-2018 11:34 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Aerodynamic Market for Automotive Worth $32.77 Billion by 2025
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  PUNE, India, August 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --. According to a new market research report "Aerodynamic Market for Automotive by Application, by EV Type (BEV and HEV), Mechanism (Active System and Passive System), Vehicle Type (Light Duty Vehicles ...and more »
  
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• Lear opens new Flint seating plant

  15-08-2018 10:15
  Lear has opened its new manufacturing seating facility in Flint, Michigan.
  
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• New BMW 3 Series prototype review

  15-08-2018 09:37
  
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  Image 1 of 19 15 Aug, 2018 11:00pmSean Carson
  We drive the new BMW 3 Series in prototype form ahead of its big reveal at the Paris Motor Show this autumnWe’ll see an all-new BMW 3 Series unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October, but ahead of the car’s official launch in the autumn, Auto Express has already had a drive of a prototype next-generation 3 Series saloon.
  To give you some insight into just how popular and important a model this is for BMW, the outgoing vers
  
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• Sika Automotive Earns Accolades from Frost & Sullivan for its Range of Next-generation Automotive Adhesives - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  15-08-2018 08:10 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Sika Automotive Earns Accolades from Frost & Sullivan for its Range of Next-generation Automotive Adhesives
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Sika's client-oriented approach to product development helps it impart true value to customers' operations by reducing vehicle weight while enhancing comfort and safety. SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent ...
  Sika Automotive Earns Accolades from Frost & Sullivan for its Range ...PR Newswire (press release)all 9
  
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• Porsche teams with video game maker Epic Games in design tools breakthrough

  15-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche has partnered with video game maker Epic Games and Nvidia, a leader in graphic processing hardware, to demonstrate what they tout as a breakthrough in computer design rendering.
  
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