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• NYT reveals Big Oil's secret effort to roll back car emissions regulations

  13-12-2018 23:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Read This,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyFrom Congress to Facebook ads, Marathon Petroleum used every trick.Continue reading NYT reveals Big Oil's secret effort to roll back car emissions regulations NYT reveals Big Oil's secret effort to roll back car emissions regulations originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lincoln teases a new Continental with suicide doors

  13-12-2018 22:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Lincoln,Sedan,LuxuryCould a throwback to the 1960s be coming for the Continental?Continue reading Lincoln teases a new Continental with suicide doors Lincoln teases a new Continental with suicide doors originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump says GM shift to electric vehicles is 'not going to work'

  13-12-2018 22:23
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,GM,ElectricAnd he says new trade deal makes it 'very uncomfortable' for GM to build cars outside the U.S.Continue reading Trump says GM shift to electric vehicles is 'not going to work' Trump says GM shift to electric vehicles is 'not going to work' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan sues Ghosn's sister while Renault finds no irregularities in his pay

  13-12-2018 22:05
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Nissan,RenaultStill, the French automaker is lining up potential replacements at CEO.Continue reading Nissan sues Ghosn's sister while Renault finds no irregularities in his pay Nissan sues Ghosn's sister while Renault finds no irregularities in his pay originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• France plans Renault CEO hunt as board frays over Ghosn, report says

  13-12-2018 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  The French government is seeking candidates to replace Renault's embattled boss Carlos Ghosn, sources told Reuters, as board members began to voice doubts about keeping him in office following his indictment in Japan for suspected misconduct.
  
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• UAW says it organized Flex-N-Gate plant in suburban Detroit

  13-12-2018 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The UAW said 309 workers at a Flex-N-Gate parts plant in suburban Detroit will be joining the union. The UAW has been working for nearly a decade to organize various Flex-N-Gate plants.
  
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• 2020 Porsche 911 Cabriolet spied undisguised

  13-12-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceExpect to see this car in production form soon.Continue reading 2020 Porsche 911 Cabriolet spied undisguised 2020 Porsche 911 Cabriolet spied undisguised originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• First Toyota Supra to be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson

  13-12-2018 20:10
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Auctions,Coupe,PerformanceToyota also shows us the mirror and seat.Continue reading First Toyota Supra to be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson First Toyota Supra to be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Leading automotive, telecom and ITS companies successfully carry out first cellular V2X trial in Japan - Automotive World

  13-12-2018 20:07
  Leading automotive, telecom and ITS companies successfully carry out first cellular V2X trial in Japan  Automotive WorldContinental announced today the completion of a joint Cellular V2X trial in Japan together with Ericsson, Nissan, NTT DOCOMO, OKI and Qualcomm ...
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive the Daytona 500's first Pace Pickup

  13-12-2018 19:25
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Chevrolet,Truck,RacingDale Jr. won the Daytona 500 twice during his career.Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive the Daytona 500's first Pace Pickup Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive the Daytona 500's first Pace Pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• $4.4 Billion Smart Mirror (Automotive, Hospitality & Retail) Market 2018 - Global Forecast to 2023 - GlobeNewswire

  13-12-2018 19:20
  $4.4 Billion Smart Mirror (Automotive, Hospitality & Retail) Market 2018 - Global Forecast to 2023  GlobeNewswireDublin, Dec. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Smart Mirror Market by Application (Automotive, Hospitality & Retail), Automotive Smart Mirror (Type and ...
  
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• Molex Demonstrates Strength in Autonomous Vehicle Design with Enhanced Automotive Ethernet Network Platform - Global Banking And Finance Review

  13-12-2018 19:11
  Molex Demonstrates Strength in Autonomous Vehicle Design with Enhanced Automotive Ethernet Network Platform  Global Banking And Finance ReviewMolex announced today the next evolution of its award-winning 10 Gbps Automotive Ethernet Network Platform designed to support OEMs in the development ...
  
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• Ex-Porsche CEO thinks microwave ignition can save the combustion engine

  13-12-2018 18:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyThe tech cuts emissions by up to 80 percent.Continue reading Ex-Porsche CEO thinks microwave ignition can save the combustion engine Ex-Porsche CEO thinks microwave ignition can save the combustion engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford says jobs at Mich. plant will be shifted, not cut

  13-12-2018 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  The UAW is warning of as many as 230 layoffs at a Ford transmission plant in Michigan, though the company says workers will be offered jobs at another plant.
  
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• Young Driver lessons: teaching your kids the rules of the road

  13-12-2018 17:52
  
  Graham Hope2018-12-13 17:10
  We spend the day at a Young Driver lesson to find out the benefits of teaching your children to drive youngIs it ever too young to learn to drive? Apparently not, according to Young Driver. Britain’s leading driver tuition programme for children and teens has seen a spike in interest in its courses for the very youngest pupils.
  Earlier this year, it expanded its national fleet of electric Firefly cars – used to teach five to 10-year-olds – from three
  
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• Brembo exec explains why being small helps in fast-changing industry

  13-12-2018 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  After the global financial crisis Italian supplier Brembo focused on its core brakes business. It sees its small size compared with giants such as Bosch and Continental as an advantage but is now looking to grow, Executive Deputy Chairman Matteo Tiraboschi said in an interview.
  
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• Honda autonomous ATV could save time, money — and in disasters, even lives

  13-12-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:CES,Honda,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousHonda's self-drive plans to be revealed at CES 2019.Continue reading Honda autonomous ATV could save time, money — and in disasters, even lives Honda autonomous ATV could save time, money — and in disasters, even lives originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan re-engines rather than renews the Qashqai

  13-12-2018 17:34
  Competition is hotting up in the European C-SUV sector as Honda unveils a new CR-V, with a hybrid to come, and Toyota loads its own ammunition in the form of a redesigned RAV-4, with the arsenal again including hybrid.
  
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• Lincoln puts standalone store plans on hold to address dealer concerns

  13-12-2018 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Four months after announcing plans to encourage dozens of dealers to invest in standalone stores, Lincoln is temporarily postponing the program amid concerns expressed by some retailers.
  
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• Watch Tesla Model 3 Performance set Laguna Seca record

  13-12-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Tesla,Sedan,Electric,PerformanceThe modified Model 3 laps it in 1:41.28.Continue reading Watch Tesla Model 3 Performance set Laguna Seca record Watch Tesla Model 3 Performance set Laguna Seca record originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford set to end production at Blanquefort in France

  13-12-2018 16:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford will end production at its Blanquefort plant in France by late August next year after rejecting a rescue deal for the factory, in a move which drew the ire of France's finance minister because of the risk of large-scale job losses.
  
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• Cinemo to Showcase Next Generation Android Automotive Based Infotainment Systems at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas - Global Banking And Finance Review

  13-12-2018 16:40
  Cinemo to Showcase Next Generation Android Automotive Based Infotainment Systems at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas  Global Banking And Finance ReviewCinemo, a global leader in high performance and automotive grade multimedia playback, streaming, media management, connectivity and cloud middleware, ...
  
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• BMW and Porsche demonstrate 450kW ultra-fast charger

  13-12-2018 16:35
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Porsche,ElectricFull charge in 15 minutes, 62 miles of range in less than 3.Continue reading BMW and Porsche demonstrate 450kW ultra-fast charger BMW and Porsche demonstrate 450kW ultra-fast charger originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Green energy on track to overtake coal in Germany by year end

  13-12-2018 16:27
  
  Filed under:Green,Alternative Fuels,Emissions,Green CulturePower industry wants the automotive sector to do its part.Continue reading Green energy on track to overtake coal in Germany by year end Green energy on track to overtake coal in Germany by year end originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• IHS Markit adds predictive automotive signals to alternative data analytics offering - Institutional Asset Manager

  13-12-2018 16:22
  IHS Markit adds predictive automotive signals to alternative data analytics offering  Institutional Asset ManagerIHS Markit has expanded its alternative data offering for asset managers with the launch of new stock selection and strategy signals covering the automotive ...
  
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• Stricter drink-drive limits don't reduce accidents

  13-12-2018 16:21
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-12-13 15:40
  Scotland’s road traffic accident rate has actually increased since tougher drink-drive laws were introduced in 2014Tougher drink-drive laws don’t reduce accidents, according to a new study, with accidents in Scotland actually increasing since stricter limits were introduced.
  Researchers from Glasgow University found the road traffic accident (RTA) rate in Scotland has also increased to higher levels than in England and Wales since the country intr
  
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• Four in 10 people know a drink driver

  13-12-2018 16:10
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-12-14 00:01
  Research finds 37 per cent of people have friends who they believe have driven while over the drink-drive limitSome 37 per cent of people know someone who has driven while over the drink-drive limit, according to new data. 
  Research shows 65 per cent of motorists believe there is more pressure in general to drink alcohol during the month of December and the Christmas period, while 28 per cent would be unprepared to try and talk a friend out of driving if
  
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• Renault board says Ghosn Renault pay 'in compliance'

  13-12-2018 16:03
  Renault's Board of Directors has met under the Chairmanship of Philippe Lagayette, Lead Independent Director, and heard the preliminary conclusions of a review of under-fire Carlos Ghosn's Renault compensation in the period 2015-2018 (the period of alleged financial misconduct at Nissan). The review concluded that his compensation was 'in compliance with applicable law'. 
  
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• Jeep Rubicon Alaska Cannonball overlanding trip, part 6 | Mucking with the Mudbudz

  13-12-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadContinue reading Jeep Rubicon Alaska Cannonball overlanding trip, part 6 | Mucking with the Mudbudz Jeep Rubicon Alaska Cannonball overlanding trip, part 6 | Mucking with the Mudbudz originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PPG to Invest in Automated Dispense Cell Manufacturing for Automotive Parts and Accessories - Global Banking And Finance Review

  13-12-2018 15:35
  PPG to Invest in Automated Dispense Cell Manufacturing for Automotive Parts and Accessories  Global Banking And Finance ReviewPPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it is increasing its investment in automated dispense cell manufacturing of paint and related coatings for the automotive ...
  
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• Cadillac XT6 SUV will be revealed in Detroit in January

  13-12-2018 15:05
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,Cadillac,Crossover,LuxuryThree-row crossover is expected to go on sale in mid-2019.Continue reading Cadillac XT6 SUV will be revealed in Detroit in January Cadillac XT6 SUV will be revealed in Detroit in January originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Carlos Ghosn coup theory grows: Did Nissan set him up for a fall?

  13-12-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Nissan,RenaultTOKYO — The surprise arrest of Nissan's former chairman on charges of falsifying financial reports is providing a window into possible corporate intrigue at the Japanese automaker.Japanese media and some analysts have raised the possibility that the charges against Carlos Ghosn were engineered to sideline him and give Nissan an excuse to end a lopsided alliance with French automaker Renault SA."What is fascinating about this story is the politics
  
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• Hospitality firm makes approach to buy Centurian Automotive - Motor Trader

  13-12-2018 13:54
  Hospitality firm makes approach to buy Centurian Automotive  Motor TraderThe Barkby Group, a listed hospitality business, has made an approach to buy used car dealer Centurian Automotive in Northamptonshire. Centurian is headed.
  
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• Automotive Industry Accounted for 4 in 10 Battery Management Systems Sold In 2018, Finds Fact.MR - GlobeNewswire

  13-12-2018 13:30
  Automotive Industry Accounted for 4 in 10 Battery Management Systems Sold In 2018, Finds Fact.MR  GlobeNewswireHuge investments are underway to develop battery management system with smart microcontrollers that precisely monitors vital battery parameters.
  
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• IHS Markit Expands Alternative Data Analytics by Launching Predictive Automotive Signals - Global Banking And Finance Review

  13-12-2018 13:06
  IHS Markit Expands Alternative Data Analytics by Launching Predictive Automotive Signals  Global Banking And Finance ReviewIHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, expanded its alternative data offering for asset managers with.
  
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• VinFast's European help for automotive ambitions

  13-12-2018 13:00
  As VinFast sets a course to become the first indigenous Vietnamese automaker, it's also happy to partner with European companies and buy in expertise from companies such as BMW and Bosch, local reports say.
  
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• Centurian Automotive set for acquisition by The Barkby Group - AM

  13-12-2018 12:59
  Centurian Automotive set for acquisition by The Barkby Group  AMLuxury used car dealer Centurian Automotive looks set to be acquired by listed boutique hospitality specialist, the Barkby Group plc.
  
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• Changan launches sales in Argentina

  13-12-2018 12:21
  China's Changan Automobile officially began operations in Argentina this week with the launch of two SUV models in the city of San Isidro, according to local reports.
  
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• Audi to unveil latest infotainment system at CES 2019

  13-12-2018 11:15
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-12-13 10:20
  Audi to display “mobile movie theatre” style entertainment system, which will eventually work with its automated driving technologyAudi will present its plans for the future of in-car entertainment at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing its latest infotainment system alongside a new “mobile movie theatre”. Both systems will be displayed in the new e-tron SUV.
  • What is Audi's Virtual Cockpit?
  The German car maker states
  
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• Automotive Properties REIT Completes Ottawa And Kingston Property Portfolio Acquisition - Canadian AutoWorld

  13-12-2018 11:10
  Automotive Properties REIT Completes Ottawa And Kingston Property Portfolio Acquisition  Canadian AutoWorldAutomotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) announced its has has completed of a portfolio of 11 properties located in Ottawa and Kingston, ...
  
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• New 450kW EV charger from BMW and Porsche is as fast as filling up with petrol

  13-12-2018 11:09
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-12-13 10:40
  BMW and Porsche’s prototype 450kW FastCharge unit can give 62 miles of range in just three minutes, once vehicle technology catches upA new electric vehicle charger capable of delivering 100km (62 miles) worth of charge in just three minutes, and fully charging an EV’s batteries in just 15 minutes, has been developed by a number of German companies, including BMW and Porsche.
  The companies' 450kW (kilowatt) FastCharge system – while still a protot
  
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• Volkswagen appoints Audi chairman to its board

  13-12-2018 11:08
  The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Group has appointed Bram Schot a member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG effective 1 January 2019. The move helps to fill the vacuum created by the departure of ex-Audi chief Rupert Stadler from VW Group (after he was detained last summer by German authorities as part of ongoing dieselgate investigations).
  
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• Plastic Omnium and Brose team on door systems

  13-12-2018 11:04
  Plastic Omnium and Brose are to collaborate on automotive side-doors.
  
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• Gentherm appoints Matteo Anversa as new CFO

  13-12-2018 11:03
  Gentherm has unveiled Matteo Anversa as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer from 1 January, 2019.
  
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• Eberspaecher develops new acoustic valves for cars

  13-12-2018 11:01
  Eberspaecher Exhaust Technology says it has developed a new generation of electrically operated acoustic valves for passenger cars.
  
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• BYD delivers maiden electric bus to Hungary

  13-12-2018 11:01
  BYD has delivered its first electric bus to Salgotarjan in Hungary following similar orders for Portugal and Denmark.
  
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• New 2019 Audi A4 on the way with A6 and A8 tech

  13-12-2018 10:55
  
  James Brodie2018-12-13 10:00
  A new Audi A4 will arrive next year to take on the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class, and our exclusive image previews how it could lookBack in the summer, Audi updated the A4 with a handful of small design tweaks and new standard equipment, but the brand is planning a much heavier overhaul for its compact exec in 2019.
  With a new BMW 3 Series arriving to much fanfare, and the heavily-updated Mercedes C-Class impressing, the A4 – which has been on sale sin
  
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• IoT in the Global Automotive Market (2018-2023): A $104+ Billion Opportunity Led by Cisco, Ford, IBM, Microsoft and AT&T - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  13-12-2018 10:29
  IoT in the Global Automotive Market (2018-2023): A $104+ Billion Opportunity Led by Cisco, Ford, IBM, Microsoft and AT&T - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireThe "Global IoT in Automotive Market (2018-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the report, the global IoT in ...
  
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• China vehicle sales fall 14% in November

  13-12-2018 09:51
  New vehicle sales in China continued to fall sharply in November, by 13.9% to 2.55 million units from 2.7 million units a year earlier, according to data released from the Association of Auto Manufacturers (CAAM). The decline makes it more likely that the world's biggest vehicle market could record an annual decline this year for the first time since 1990.
  
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• Revenue surge at automotive giant's European arm - Insider Media

  13-12-2018 09:46
  Revenue surge at automotive giant's European arm  Insider MediaRevenues have soared at the European arm of a global automotive parts giant which supplies the likes of Ford and Toyota, although the business slipped into ...
  
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