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• U.S. agency warns carmakers on 'safest' label after Tesla boast

  09-10-2018 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking exception to Tesla's characterization of the agency's safety ratings.
  
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• GM, Indiana clash over warranty reimbursements, surcharges

  09-10-2018 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  The dispute is a result of recent state legislation that allowed dealers to seek reimbursement for the retail rate for parts and labor for warranty services performed by dealers on behalf of a manufacturer or distributor.
  
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• Self-driving cars may hit U.S. roads in pilot program, NHTSA says

  09-10-2018 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fully self-driving cars may be on the fast lane to U.S. roads under a pilot program the Trump administration said on Tuesday it was considering, which would allow real-world road testing for a limited number of the vehicles.
  
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• Buick Cascada convertible likely dead after 2019

  09-10-2018 23:17
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Buick,Opel,ConvertibleOpel announces discontinuation of Cascada, but no word from Buick.Continue reading Buick Cascada convertible likely dead after 2019 Buick Cascada convertible likely dead after 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford shares drop below $9 for the first time since 2012

  09-10-2018 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford shares are taking a pounding as the automaker adopts a piecemeal approach to outlining cost cuts that are part of a years-long and costly restructuring.
  
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• Climate change situation is critical, here's how your car choices can help

  09-10-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,Green Culture,Green Driving,Electric,HybridThe U.N. report on climate change is devastating, but you can help.Continue reading Climate change situation is critical, here's how your car choices can help Climate change situation is critical, here's how your car choices can help originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email th
  
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• Ex-GM CEO Wagoner invests in Silicon Valley car service startup

  09-10-2018 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner has invested and will advise a Silicon Valley mobile car service startup called YourMechanic.
  
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• Opel to end Cascada convertible, Adam and KARL

  09-10-2018 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Opel said it would stop selling the Cascada, the Adam city car and the KARL at the end of 2019. A spokesman for Buick, which sells the Cascada in the U.S., would not confirm its plans for the car.
  
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• There will be a way to buy a 2019 Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered

  09-10-2018 20:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,Car Buying,Sedan,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceThey'll probably end up offered as used cars until more are made.Continue reading There will be a way to buy a 2019 Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered There will be a way to buy a 2019 Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi investigated for falsifying documents and forging VINs in South Korea

  09-10-2018 20:47
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Audi,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselAnd what's this we hear about an unnamed Chinese gang?Continue reading Audi investigated for falsifying documents and forging VINs in South Korea Audi investigated for falsifying documents and forging VINs in South Korea originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bosch launching an electric van-sharing service in Germany

  09-10-2018 20:21
  
  Filed under:Green,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,FutureWill compete with the very carmakers it supplies.Continue reading Bosch launching an electric van-sharing service in Germany Bosch launching an electric van-sharing service in Germany originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Canada's Linamar is bullish about new U.S. trade deal

  09-10-2018 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Increased North American content rules in the USMCA will give suppliers such as Canada's Linamar the opportunity to gain more work from the automakers closer to home,CEO Linda Hasenfratz said.
  
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• Students build 600-hp Honda Civic with a hybrid powertrain

  09-10-2018 20:03
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Etc.,Honda,Sedan,PerformanceIt does 0-60 mph in only 2 seconds.Continue reading Students build 600-hp Honda Civic with a hybrid powertrain Students build 600-hp Honda Civic with a hybrid powertrain originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why the NADA's chairman wants tougher questions asked about mobility tech

  09-10-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Wes Lutz, chairman of the NADA, cautioned the auto industry -- and the press that covers it -- to take the prognostications of how primary transportation models will change with a grain of salt.
  
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• German court bans older diesel cars in parts of Berlin

  09-10-2018 19:44
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,DieselFollows ban in Hamburg, with those in Frankfurt and Stuttgart pending.Continue reading German court bans older diesel cars in parts of Berlin German court bans older diesel cars in parts of Berlin originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line Drivers' Notes Review | Finding that old flame

  09-10-2018 19:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Volkswagen,Quick Spins,SedanThe seventh-generation Jetta regains some of that premium feel.Continue reading 2019 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line Drivers' Notes Review | Finding that old flame 2019 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line Drivers' Notes Review | Finding that old flame originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hurricane Michael looms over Florida auto dealers

  09-10-2018 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dealers in the Florida Panhandle on Tuesday were preparing for Hurricane Michael, which was barreling through the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 4 storm.
  
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• Automotive Parts Aftermarket in the US (2018-2022): A $166 Billion Opportunity, Led by ZF Friedrichshafen ... - Global Banking And Finance Review (press release)

  09-10-2018 18:34 via globalbankingandfinance.com
  Automotive Parts Aftermarket in the US (2018-2022): A $166 Billion Opportunity, Led by ZF Friedrichshafen ...
  Global Banking And Finance Review (press release)
  The “Automotive Parts Aftermarket in the US 2018-2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive parts aftermarket in the US to grow close to USD 166 billion during the period 2018-2022. One trend in the market is ...and more »
  
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• GM uses wind power to build SUVs, trucks

  09-10-2018 18:27
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,SUV,TruckWind farms came online this month, with more to come.Continue reading GM uses wind power to build SUVs, trucks GM uses wind power to build SUVs, trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW furloughs Brazil Taubate workers as Argentina sales slump

  09-10-2018 18:12
  Volkswagen's Brazilian unit is putting workers on a 20-day furlough, citing reduced demand from Argentina, which is undergoing an economic crisis that has derailed growth and slashed spending power.
  
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• Daimler and Geely discuss ride sharing JV - report

  09-10-2018 18:02
  Zhejiang Geely Holding - which owns Volvo Cars, is in talks with Daimler, in which billionaire owner billionaire Li Shufu took an almost 10% stake earlier this year, to set up ride-hailing and car-sharing services in China, sources told Bloomberg.
  
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• Every part of a self-driving car will change, even the doors

  09-10-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The huge amount of money being invested in autonomous vehicle technology will have benefits that could improve all vehicles. Take, for example, the car's doors.
  
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• BMW development chief built the G20 3 Series while fed up with critics

  09-10-2018 17:49
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceBMW's development chief wants the G20 to surpass the previous dynamic high marks.Continue reading BMW development chief built the G20 3 Series while fed up with critics BMW development chief built the G20 3 Series while fed up with critics originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Ford Bronco could debut with a 7-speed manual

  09-10-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Ford,SUV,Off-RoadIt's reportedly planning to pair it with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6.Continue reading 2020 Ford Bronco could debut with a 7-speed manual 2020 Ford Bronco could debut with a 7-speed manual originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market to Become Worth US$ 207.9 Billion by 2022 and Projected to ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  09-10-2018 17:21 via prnewswire.com
  Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market to Become Worth US$ 207.9 Billion by 2022 and Projected to ...
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  NEW YORK, October 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --. MarketResearch.biz announces publication of its most recently generated research report titled, "Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market by Application (powertrain (engine control unit, powertrain ...and more »
  
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• Next-generation BMW M3 spied near the Nurburgring

  09-10-2018 16:55
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThis one looks close to production-spec.Continue reading Next-generation BMW M3 spied near the Nurburgring Next-generation BMW M3 spied near the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Media Alert: Cadence to Demonstrate System and Automotive Solutions at Arm TechCon 2018 - Global Banking And Finance Review (press release)

  09-10-2018 16:52 via globalbankingandfinance.com
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  Media Alert: Cadence to Demonstrate System and Automotive Solutions at Arm TechCon 2018
  Global Banking And Finance Review (press release)
  Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced it will showcase Arm-optimized solutions for chips, boards and systems at Arm TechCon 2018. Additionally, Cadence will showcase its automotive design and verification solutions in the Arm ...
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• Bosch will launch electric van-sharing service to compete with automakers

  09-10-2018 16:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bosch will launch an electric van-sharing service in Germany this year, expanding its reach in the field of pay-per-minute vehicle rental services and pitting it against some automaker clients.
  
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• VOSS Automotive to invest 15 mln euro in production site in Bulgaria - SeeNews

  09-10-2018 16:38 via seenews.com
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  VOSS Automotive to invest 15 mln euro in production site in Bulgaria
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  SOFIA (Bulgaria), October 9 (SeeNews) - Germany's VOSS Automotive will invest 15 million euro ($17.2 million) in a production facility in Bulgaria's Bahovitsa Industrial Park, near the city of Lovech, the ministry of economy said on Tuesday. The ...
  
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• MINI to launch new Classic, Sport and Exclusive trims

  09-10-2018 16:38
  
  James Brodie2018-10-10 00:01
  New MINIs will no longer be classified based on engine, with three dedicated trim levels announcedMINI has announced a line-up reshuffle for the UK effective from November. The change is made up of a five-step ordering process centred around three new basic trim styles, and will be available across most of the brand’s range.
  Buyers pick a model, be it the 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, the MINI Convertible, the Clubman estate or the Countryman SUV, and the
  
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• Hennessey’s 600-hp Lincoln Navigator is here

  09-10-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Lincoln,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceAn extra 150 horsepower to drive the luxe for $19,950.Continue reading Hennessey’s 600-hp Lincoln Navigator is hereHennessey’s 600-hp Lincoln Navigator is hereoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Eight new or updated Vauxhall models due by 2020

  09-10-2018 16:22
  
  Alex Ingram2018-10-09 16:10
  New Vauxhall Corsa spearheads range overhaul and move to electrification, but the Adam and Viva will be killed off Vauxhall is to completely overhaul its product range, introducing eight all-new or updated models by 2020.
  The product refresh also brings with it a big electrification push: Vauxhall says that four fully electric or hybrid cars will be available to buy from 2020, while every car in its range will offer an electrified variant by 2024.
  Two of the most sign
  
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• Israel will ban sale of new gasoline or diesel vehicles in 2030

  09-10-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Electric,Natural GasCars will be EVs, trucks will run on natural gas.Continue reading Israel will ban sale of new gasoline or diesel vehicles in 2030 Israel will ban sale of new gasoline or diesel vehicles in 2030 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Euro NCAP investigated ‘suspicious’ car parts marked ‘for crash test only’

  09-10-2018 15:50
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-10-10 00:01
  Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research found airbags and ISOFIX points marked ‘for crash test only’ after safety assessmentsCar safety experts say they have been “very suspicious” after finding airbag modules and ISOFIX child seat mounts marked “For crash test only” fitted to cars submitted for testing. 
  Matthew Avery, head of research for UK safety company Thatcham Research, told Auto Express: “Before now we have found compo
  
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• Used Toyota Yaris (Mk3, 2011-2020) review

  09-10-2018 15:45
  Rivals beat the Toyota Yaris for fun driving and quality feel, but the Toyota is a practical and reliable supermini
  
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• Jaguar I-Pace vs Tesla Model S

  09-10-2018 15:33
  
  2018-10-09 15:00
  Is the Jaguar I-Pace or Tesla Model S the better electric car? We find out in a battle of battery powerElectric cars are the future. Just look at the interest, with every big car maker scrambling to get their first EVs to market. But two premium brands have viable offerings already on sale.
  The newest is the Jaguar I-Pace. It’s an all-electric model billed as an SUV. This first EV from the British firm boasts advanced tech under its modern-looking skin, but it’s not
  
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• Can Detroit's new Flex-N-Gate plant be replicated?

  09-10-2018 15:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  That the mammoth manufacturing plant, which supplies the Ford Ranger, could come together from concept in 2016 to completion is a testament to a new approach to doing business in Detroit.
  
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• Limit climate change — do everything and do it now, scientists plead

  09-10-2018 14:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Emissions,Green Culture,Green Driving,Electric,Future,HybridAny further delay is 'explicitly contradicted' by dire reportContinue reading Limit climate change — do everything and do it now, scientists plead Limit climate change — do everything and do it now, scientists plead originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK consumers 'undecided' over diesel

  09-10-2018 14:54
  Research by the UK's National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) showed consumers are increasingly undecided on their next vehicle purchase.
  
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• ChargePoint and EVBox agree roaming

  09-10-2018 14:54
  ChargePoint and EVBox have announced a roaming agreement that will enable EV drivers to roam between their charging networks from January 2019 in Europe and North America.
  
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• Karma Automotive Welcomes New Talent To Support Continued Company Growth - PR Newswire (press release)

  09-10-2018 14:38 via prnewswire.com
  Karma Automotive Welcomes New Talent To Support Continued Company Growth
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  IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California automaker Karma Automotive today announced the addition of new personnel in cross-functional areas across the company. This brings new hires in recent months to more than 40, as the ...
  
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• Trump to lift ban on higher-ethanol gasoline ahead of November elections

  09-10-2018 14:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Ethanol'Shot in the arm' for farmers harmed by tariff war with ChinaContinue reading Trump to lift ban on higher-ethanol gasoline ahead of November elections Trump to lift ban on higher-ethanol gasoline ahead of November elections originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 08:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SUVs rise as Oz sales soften

  09-10-2018 14:15
  Despite continuing increases in national sales of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in September, the overall vehicle market in Australia declined over the month, according to the latest data from the motor industry's statistical service, VFACTS.
  
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• In NAFTA update, Trump rebuilt what he wrecked in TPP

  09-10-2018 14:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Most of what's in the trilateral USMCA was already accomplished in the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement with 11 other nations.
  
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• Melrose appoints Butterworth to head auto biz

  09-10-2018 14:13
  Investor company Melrose Industries has announced the appointment of ex-Delphi Technologies CEO Liam Butterworth as CEO of its Automotive Division, which comprises the GKN Driveline and GKN ePowertrain businesses, commencing in early November.
  
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• Neuroscience startup Perceptive Automata teaches robocars to think like humans

  09-10-2018 14:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Can software be taught to anticipate human behavior? That's the goal pursued by Perceptive Automata, a Boston startup applying research techniques from neuroscience and psychology to give automated vehicles more humanlike intuition on the road.
  
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• WLTP change hits Volkswagen's September too

  09-10-2018 13:50
  As with Daimler's Mercedes, Volkswagen deliveries in September were affected by the WLTP changeover, as expected, the automaker said.
  
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• New Mercedes S 560 e 2018 review

  09-10-2018 13:49
  
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  With over 30 miles of pure electric range, is the new plug-in Mercedes S 560 e the ultimate green limo?On the face of it, cars like the Mercedes S-Class are an odd choice for electrification; we think of them as long-distance luxury cruisers. But in truth, many limos spend lots of their time running at low speeds around places like airports and city-centre destinations – so the new Mercedes S 560 e plug-in hybrid may in fact
  
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• Daimler said to work with Geely on ride-hailing JV in China

  09-10-2018 13:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler AG is working with its biggest investor to start ride-hailing and car-sharing services in China, taking on industry leader Didi Chuxing on its home turf, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
  
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• Paris interview - CLEPA president Roberto Vavassori

  09-10-2018 13:37
  Roberto Vavassori was elected CLEPA president, taking office in January, 2016 and is also a board member of brake supplier, Brembo and director for Business Development and Marketing. Just-Auto caught up with him at the recent Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris to gauge the reaction of the manufacturing sector to what are potentially draconian new emissions limits.?
  
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