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• GM pressed by 2 Senators to build all EVs for U.S. stateside

  11-12-2018 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two U.S. senators from Ohio on Tuesday asked General Motors CEO Mary Barra to commit to building all future electric vehicles for U.S. buyers at home and to provide more details of plans to cut back on car output in North America.
  
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• Global automotive adaptive cruise control market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 14% over the forecast period from 2018-2024 - PRNewswire

  11-12-2018 23:33 via prnewswire.com
  Global automotive adaptive cruise control market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 14% over the forecast period from 2018-2024  PRNewswireLONDON, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The report on the global automotive adaptive cruise control market provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for ...
  
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• Ex-Ford Argentina execs convicted in torture case

  11-12-2018 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Argentine court convicted two former executives of a local Ford plant of involvement in the torture of workers during the country's dictatorship in the 1970s, victims' lawyers said, adding they may sue Ford in U.S. federal court.
  
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• China Agrees to Reduce Tariffs for US-Built Cars – Automotive Trade Timeline - Car and Driver

  11-12-2018 22:39 via caranddriver.com
  China Agrees to Reduce Tariffs for US-Built Cars – Automotive Trade Timeline  Car and DriverChina has agreed to reduce tariffs on U.S.-built cars, according to Reuters, as trade talks continue between the two countries. This and other news outlets ...
  
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• Global Market Study on Automotive Wheel: Rising Consumer Inclination Towards Strong and Durable Automotive Wheels Projected to Amplify Sales Across Key Regions - PRNewswire

  11-12-2018 22:34 via prnewswire.com
  Global Market Study on Automotive Wheel: Rising Consumer Inclination Towards Strong and Durable Automotive Wheels Projected to Amplify Sales Across Key Regions  PRNewswireLONDON, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the automotive wheel market in its new publication titled "Automotive Wheel Market Global ...
  
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• China agrees to cut tariffs on U.S. autos, official says, without details

  11-12-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalCut from 40 percent back to 15 percent, U.S. is told in a phone callContinue reading China agrees to cut tariffs on U.S. autos, official says, without details China agrees to cut tariffs on U.S. autos, official says, without details originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Europe Automotive Forging Market - Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013 - 2023 - PRNewswire

  11-12-2018 22:04 via prnewswire.com
  Europe Automotive Forging Market - Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013 - 2023  PRNewswireNEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Europe Automotive Forging Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, Medium & Heavy ...
  
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• Suzuki ends Hayabusa production after two legendary decades

  11-12-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Motorcycle,Bikes,PerformanceSuzuki has elected to end Hayabusa production, and remaining stock will be sold in the United States during 2019.Continue reading Suzuki ends Hayabusa production after two legendary decades Suzuki ends Hayabusa production after two legendary decades originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vroom collects $146 million in latest funding, eyes expansion with new hires

  11-12-2018 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Upstart online used-car retailer Vroom said it raised $146 million in its latest round of funding, including a previously reported $50 million from AutoNation Inc.
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor First Drive | Hold on to your butts

  11-12-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Ford,First Drives,Truck,Diesel,Off-Road,PerformanceLife... uh... finds a way.Continue reading 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor First Drive | Hold on to your butts 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor First Drive | Hold on to your butts originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk slams '60 Minutes' for editing comments about chairman

  11-12-2018 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized '60 Minutes' for editing out parts of his responses to questions about losing the role of chairman last month.
  
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• DMACC partners with Subaru for automotive learning program - Des Moines Register

  11-12-2018 20:07 via desmoinesregister.com
  DMACC partners with Subaru for automotive learning program  Des Moines RegisterDMACC's automotive department announced a new partnership with Subaru on Tuesday, dubbed Subaru-U, which helps automotive students receive specific ...
  
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• Molex receives automotive award - Chicago Daily Herald

  11-12-2018 20:02 via dailyherald.com
  Molex receives automotive award  Chicago Daily HeraldMolex has been selected by the editors of Autonomous Vehicle Technology magazine as a recipient of a 2018 ACES Award.
  
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• Why winter tires are worth it

  11-12-2018 20:01
  
  It's that it's never too early (or too late) in the season to start thinking about winter tires.Continue reading Why winter tires are worth it Why winter tires are worth it originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renting a car in 30 seconds? Hertz and Clear say they can

  11-12-2018 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hertz and Clear announced the debut of Hertz Fast Lane Powered by Clear, a service that uses biometrics to speed members through the rental car process.
  
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• Daredevil thieves loot moving truck on highway

  11-12-2018 19:40
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,TruckThe theft occurred late Monday on a main highway in eastern RomaniaContinue reading Daredevil thieves loot moving truck on highway Daredevil thieves loot moving truck on highway originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Santa slims down for Audi

  11-12-2018 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Santa Claus takes on a modern look in a new Audi ad that shows him shedding pounds when he endures a bit of a mid-life crisis after realizing that he can't fit into an RS 5 at his current weight.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 2004 Suzuki Verona

  11-12-2018 19:02
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive History,SedanAnother oddity from the far reaches of the General Motors empire.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2004 Suzuki Verona Junkyard Gem: 2004 Suzuki Verona originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan is said to spell out allegations on Ghosn to Renault

  11-12-2018 18:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan is taking the first comprehensive steps to share details with Renault about allegations against Carlos Ghosn, according to a person familiar with the matter.
  
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• Hyundai R&D chiefs offer resignations

  11-12-2018 18:20
  Hyundai Motor Group's two vice chairmen in charge of research and development (R&D) have offered to resign, three sources told Reuters.
  
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• Used BMW M2 review

  11-12-2018 18:00
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW M2 covering the M2 Mk1 (2016-date)This year marks 40 years since the first BMW M-badged road car was unveiled (the mid-engined M1) and, since then, the brand’s Motorsport division has gone on to create one brilliant product after another.
  Some of the better M cars have been the smaller models, because it’s not all about thumping power – compact dimensions and light weight in
  
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• 2018 Audi Q5 Drivers' Notes Review | Style and substance

  11-12-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Audi,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryIt may not be the sportiest crossover, but it sure nails down luxury.Continue reading 2018 Audi Q5 Drivers' Notes Review | Style and substance 2018 Audi Q5 Drivers' Notes Review | Style and substance originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China moving on US car tariff cut

  11-12-2018 17:28
  China is moving toward cutting its trade-war tariffs on imported US-made cars, a step already claimed by President Donald Trump as a concession won during trade talks in Argentina, according to Bloomberg.
  
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• Here's how Porsche plans to electrify the 911

  11-12-2018 17:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Convertible,Coupe,Hybrid,PerformanceThe battery in the hybrid 911s will go in the front for better balance.Continue reading Here's how Porsche plans to electrify the 911 Here's how Porsche plans to electrify the 911 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Detroit Airports To House 6000-Acre Automotive Hub - CarBuzz

  11-12-2018 17:02 via carbuzz.com
  Detroit Airports To House 6000-Acre Automotive Hub  CarBuzzResidential real estate in and around Detroit may be dirt-cheap at present, but industrial manufacturing space is at a premium. That makes expansion difficult for ...
  
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• 2018 Kia Stinger GT Long-Term Review Update | What living with the Stinger is like

  11-12-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Kia,Long-Term Garage,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe Stinger GT is compelling in many different ways.Continue reading 2018 Kia Stinger GT Long-Term Review Update | What living with the Stinger is like 2018 Kia Stinger GT Long-Term Review Update | What living with the Stinger is like originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen toolmaking opens 3D printing centre

  11-12-2018 16:59
  The Volkswagen brand's toolmaking unit has added an advanced 3D printing centre to its facilities in Wolfsburg which will allow the production of complex vehicle parts.
  
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• Global Automotive LIDAR Sensors Market 2018-2022| Rapid Developments in Autonomous Vehicle Technology to Boost Growth| Technavio - Business Wire

  11-12-2018 16:55 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive LIDAR Sensors Market 2018-2022| Rapid Developments in Autonomous Vehicle Technology to Boost Growth| Technavio  Business WireTechnavio analysts forecast the global automotive LIDAR sensors market to grow at a CAGR of close to 47% during the forecast period, 2018-2022.
  
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• Global Automotive Parts Packaging Markets, 2019-2023 - Growing Preference for Disposable Packaging - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  11-12-2018 16:39 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Parts Packaging Markets, 2019-2023 - Growing Preference for Disposable Packaging - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Parts Packaging Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  
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• Rough Roads: Will Political Uncertainty Slow Automotive Innovation? - IndustryWeek

  11-12-2018 16:36 via industryweek.com
  Rough Roads: Will Political Uncertainty Slow Automotive Innovation?  IndustryWeekAutomotive leaders stretched thin have started to make hard choices on costs and dial back on initiatives.
  
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• 2020 BMW Z4 pricing leaks: You're going to need a bigger wallet

  11-12-2018 16:25
  
  Filed under:BMW,Toyota,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceDocuments were posted on a Supra forum detailing features and price.Continue reading 2020 BMW Z4 pricing leaks: You're going to need a bigger wallet 2020 BMW Z4 pricing leaks: You're going to need a bigger wallet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MCUs with embedded PCM meet automotive needs - eeNews Europe

  11-12-2018 16:20 via eenewseurope.com
  MCUs with embedded PCM meet automotive needs  eeNews EuropeSTMicroelectronics NV (Geneva, Switzerland) has said that microcontrollers with embedded phase-change memory (PCM) provided to lead customers are ...
  
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• Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes E-Class Estate

  11-12-2018 16:19
  
  2018-12-11 15:20
  Is the new Audi A6 Avant master of all it surveys in the executive estate market? We find out as it the Mercedes E-Class EstateAs premium SUVs have become ever more popular, the upmarket estate has been forced to change its game and step up what’s on offer.
  The Germans have led the way here, and if you’re a buyer who doesn’t want an SUV but still needs plenty of practicality, decent performance, advanced tech and cosseting comfort, there’s a wide cho
  
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• Global Automotive Control Arms Market 2018-2022|Industry Analysis and Forecast| Technavio - Global Banking And Finance Review

  11-12-2018 16:15 via globalbankingandfinance.com
  Global Automotive Control Arms Market 2018-2022|Industry Analysis and Forecast| Technavio  Global Banking And Finance ReviewThe global automotive control arms market research report by Technavio predicts the market to post a CAGR of close to 4% during the period 2018-2022. A key.
  
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• Hertz to use Clear biometric scanners to speed car rentals

  11-12-2018 16:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Commercial VehiclesTechnology will save 1.5 minutes in what Hertz says is a 2-minute rental process.Continue reading Hertz to use Clear biometric scanners to speed car rentals Hertz to use Clear biometric scanners to speed car rentals originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford 'in talks' over Saarlouis C-Max axe

  11-12-2018 16:01
  Ford is reportedly in negotiations with worker representatives about possible job reductions at its German Saarlouis car manufacturing plant. Reuters reported that Ford is considering ending production of the C-Max model which is made there.
  
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• 720S Spider joins McLaren lineup

  11-12-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  McLaren Automotive has added another flavor to its 720S lineup by adding a convertible.
  
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• Global Automotive OBD Dongle Market 2019-2023 | Emergence of Next-generation Telematics Protocol Drives Growth | Technavio - Business Wire

  11-12-2018 15:42 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive OBD Dongle Market 2019-2023 | Emergence of Next-generation Telematics Protocol Drives Growth | Technavio  Business WireThe global automotive OBD dongle market research report by Technavio predicts the market to post a CAGR of around 34% during the period 2019-2023.
  
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• Hyundai Motor's two R&D vice chairmen reportedly resigning

  11-12-2018 15:35
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Hyundai,KiaAlbert Biermann will run R&D in 'generational change' to help right the ship.Continue reading Hyundai Motor's two R&D vice chairmen reportedly resigning Hyundai Motor's two R&D vice chairmen reportedly resigning originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Novares launches new surface finishing technology at Portugal factory

  11-12-2018 15:27
  Novares has introduced new In-Mould Labeling (IML) technology at its factory in Leiria, Portugal, for the surface finishing of plastic parts for the automotive industry.
  
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• BASF and TGPM set new industry benchmark with premium Automotive Refinish Competence Center in Foshan, China - Automotive World

  11-12-2018 15:25 via automotiveworld.com
  BASF and TGPM set new industry benchmark with premium Automotive Refinish Competence Center in Foshan, China  Automotive WorldLeading chemical company BASF, together with its long-term partner and customer, Guangdong TGPM Automotive Industry Group Co. Ltd., today inaugurated ...
  
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• EIB loans EUR30m to Croatia's Rimac Automobili

  11-12-2018 15:20
  Europe's Investment Bank (EIB) is to provide a EUR30m (US$34m) loan to Rimac Automobili.
  
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• Pininfarina electric hypercar officially named Battista

  11-12-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Green Driving,Coupe,Electric,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsThe PF0 codename is ditched for something a bit more Italian.Continue reading Pininfarina electric hypercar officially named Battista Pininfarina electric hypercar officially named Battista originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Live, love, bug: VW factory-restored woman's 51-year-old daily-driver Beetle

  11-12-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Automotive History,ClassicsKathleen Brooks has put more than 350,000 miles on the 1967 model.Continue reading Live, love, bug: VW factory-restored woman's 51-year-old daily-driver Beetle Live, love, bug: VW factory-restored woman's 51-year-old daily-driver Beetle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - New Product Development (NPD) bulletin

  11-12-2018 14:59
  just-auto's New & Future Vehicles Editor, Glenn Brooks, provides a summary update on our latest intelligence surrounding OEM strategies and future new product, extracted from just-auto's product lifecycle database (PLDB)
  
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• Uber allegedly ignored manager's safety warning before self-driving fatality

  11-12-2018 14:54
  
  Filed under:Safety,Emerging TechnologiesHe reportedly wrote execs and lawyers to describe accidents, lax procedures.Continue reading Uber allegedly ignored manager's safety warning before self-driving fatality Uber allegedly ignored manager's safety warning before self-driving fatality originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai, suppliers plan $6.7 billion investment to boost fuel cell output

  11-12-2018 14:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai and its suppliers plan to spend $6.7 billion through 2030 to raise production of fuel cells by more than 200-fold as the automaker targets to become a key player in the new-energy vehicle technology.
  
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• Global Automotive X-By-Wire Systems Market Report 2018-2022 Featuring Top Companies - Continental, Hitachi, Nexteer Automotive, SKF, and ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  11-12-2018 14:29 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive X-By-Wire Systems Market Report 2018-2022 Featuring Top Companies - Continental, Hitachi, Nexteer Automotive, SKF, and ZF Friedrichshafen - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive X-By-Wire Systems Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  
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• China car sales drop at steepest pace in nearly 7 years

  11-12-2018 14:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  China's automobile sales fell about 14 percent in November from a year earlier. It was the steepest decline since January 2012, when the timing of the Lunar New Year holiday hurt auto sales.
  
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• VW sold pre-production test vehicles for years rather than crush them

  11-12-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,Recalls,Volkswagen,Safety'It's a gigantic mistake': Thousands sold to unwitting customers since 2006.Continue reading VW sold pre-production test vehicles for years rather than crush them VW sold pre-production test vehicles for years rather than crush them originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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