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• Tesla Is On Track To Become America's #1 Premium Automotive Company, Ahead Of BMW, Mercedes-Benz - Forbes

  02-01-2019 23:46 via forbes.com
  Tesla Is On Track To Become America's #1 Premium Automotive Company, Ahead Of BMW, Mercedes-Benz  ForbesWith more than 90000 vehicles sold in the last quarter of 2018, Tesla Is on track to become America's #1 luxury car brand surpassing Mercedes-Benz.
  
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• Tesla Is Now America's Number One Premium Automotive Company, Outsells BMW, Lexus In Q4 - Forbes

  02-01-2019 23:46 via forbes.com
  Tesla Is Now America's Number One Premium Automotive Company, Outsells BMW, Lexus In Q4  ForbesWith more than 90000 vehicles sold in the last quarter of 2018, Tesla has officially become America's #1 premium automotive company outselling BMW, Lexus, ...
  
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• Global Glass-Reinforced PP Compound Market for the Automotive Industry: Focus on Supply-Demand Scenario, Value Chain Analysis, Capacity Development, Material Competition, Application, and Sub-Applications- Analysis and Forecast, 2018-2030 - PRNewswire

  02-01-2019 23:17 via prnewswire.com
  Global Glass-Reinforced PP Compound Market for the Automotive Industry: Focus on Supply-Demand Scenario, Value Chain Analysis, Capacity Development, Material Competition, Application, and Sub-Applications- Analysis and Forecast, 2018-2030  PRNewswireLONDON, Jan. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Glass-Reinforced PP Compound Market is Anticipated to Reach $ 3.54 Billion by 2030 Download the full report:.
  
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• Car carrier ship burns in Pacific near Hawaii; most of the crew rescued

  02-01-2019 23:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.4 others from the crew were sighted but still in the water; 1 remained missing.Continue reading Car carrier ship burns in Pacific near Hawaii; most of the crew rescued Car carrier ship burns in Pacific near Hawaii; most of the crew rescued originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cars that still qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit

  02-01-2019 22:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.These are electric cars and plug-in hybrids that will still qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit in 2019.Continue reading Cars that still qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit Cars that still qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon, 1970 Charger become Lego cars

  02-01-2019 22:30
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Dodge,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceOne of the cheapest ways to own a Demon.Continue reading 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon, 1970 Charger become Lego cars 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon, 1970 Charger become Lego cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla shares stumble on price cut, disappointing Model 3 deliveries

  02-01-2019 22:15
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Crossover,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,PerformancePrices of the Model 3, S and X were all slashed by $2,000.Continue reading Tesla shares stumble on price cut, disappointing Model 3 deliveries Tesla shares stumble on price cut, disappointing Model 3 deliveries originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM files Zora trademark, may hint at mid-engine Corvette name

  02-01-2019 21:01
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceCould this be related to the mid-engine supercar on its way?Continue reading GM files Zora trademark, may hint at mid-engine Corvette name GM files Zora trademark, may hint at mid-engine Corvette name originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, Toyota, FCA hit by Turkey's economic woes

  02-01-2019 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers such as Ford, Toyota and FCA are being hit hard by Turkey’s economic crisis. Light vehicle sales in the country have fallen by a third.
  
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• Drunk doofus falls out of truck, gets foot caught in steering wheel

  02-01-2019 20:34
  
  Filed under:Etc.,HumorYep, the headline and picture pretty much take care of this one.Continue reading Drunk doofus falls out of truck, gets foot caught in steering wheel Drunk doofus falls out of truck, gets foot caught in steering wheel originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM hits 200,000 U.S. electric vehicles sold in 2018

  02-01-2019 19:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Chevrolet,GM,ElectricThe credit for GM EVs falls to $3,750 in April.Continue reading GM hits 200,000 U.S. electric vehicles sold in 2018 GM hits 200,000 U.S. electric vehicles sold in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM hit 200,000 U.S. electric vehicles sold in 2018

  02-01-2019 19:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Chevrolet,GM,ElectricThe credit for GM EVs falls to $3,750 in April.Continue reading GM hit 200,000 U.S. electric vehicles sold in 2018 GM hit 200,000 U.S. electric vehicles sold in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG A 45 will top out at 421 hp, per German insurer

  02-01-2019 19:29
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Hatchback,Sedan,PerformanceThat's pretty hot for a four-cylinderContinue reading Mercedes-AMG A 45 will top out at 421 hp, per German insurerMercedes-AMG A 45 will top out at 421 hp, per German insureroriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Who is Paul Whelan?

  02-01-2019 19:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Here's what we know so far about Paul Whelan, the BorgWarner global security chief who is detained in Russia for suspicion of espionage.
  
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• Global Automotive EGR System Market 2019 To See Worldwide Massive Growth | Outlook, Trends, Forecast of Top Countries 2019-2028 - Biz Insights News

  02-01-2019 19:10 via bizinsightsnews.com
  Global Automotive EGR System Market 2019 To See Worldwide Massive Growth | Outlook, Trends, Forecast of Top Countries 2019-2028  Biz Insights NewsThe Automotive EGR System Industry is features the present market scope and prospective development efficiency of the market at the worldwide by ...
  
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• GM sold 200,000 EVs by end of 2018, triggering phaseout of U.S. tax credit

  02-01-2019 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM hit 200,000 total electric vehicles sold in the U.S. by the end of 2018, reaching a threshold that triggers a phaseout of a $7,500 federal tax credit over the next 15 months, Reuters reported.
  
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• Faraday Future ends battle with key investor, gets bridge loan

  02-01-2019 18:47
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Misc. Automakers,Crossover,Electric,LuxuryFF gets bridge loan to get up and running again.Continue reading Faraday Future ends battle with key investor, gets bridge loan Faraday Future ends battle with key investor, gets bridge loan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Stepping up the pace - Automotive Logistics

  02-01-2019 18:36 via automotivelogistics.media
  Stepping up the pace  Automotive LogisticsOpel/Vauxhall is establishing a common supplier base and logistics provider Gefco has been tasked with optimising the supply chain through its 4PL services.
  
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• Hyundai sees tough year ahead, plans to introduce 13 new models

  02-01-2019 17:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,Hyundai,KiaMissed sales goal for fourth straight year.Continue reading Hyundai sees tough year ahead, plans to introduce 13 new models Hyundai sees tough year ahead, plans to introduce 13 new models originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CES - AV sensor supplier expands globally, teams with BMW

  02-01-2019 17:45
  Innoviz develops and manufactures solid-state LiDAR (which stands for Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and perception software that enable the mass-production of autonomous vehicles. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews here at CES, we caught up with Omer Keilaf, CEO and Co-Founder, Innoviz Technologies to learn more about its sensor technologies, business with BMW and InnovizOne for which it won a CES 2019 innovation award.
  
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• Byton electric SUV showing new interior at CES, keeping steering wheel screen

  02-01-2019 17:25
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Green Driving,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryTeaser image shows a more production-ready interior.Continue reading Byton electric SUV showing new interior at CES, keeping steering wheel screen Byton electric SUV showing new interior at CES, keeping steering wheel screen originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Chevy Silverado HD spied in dually configuration

  02-01-2019 17:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,TruckThe dually still gets the 'bedsteps.'Continue reading 2020 Chevy Silverado HD spied in dually configuration 2020 Chevy Silverado HD spied in dually configuration originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Steering Gearbox Market 2019-2023 | Development of Magnetic Torque Overlay to Boost Demand | Technavio - Global Banking And Finance Review

  02-01-2019 16:45 via globalbankingandfinance.com
  Global Automotive Steering Gearbox Market 2019-2023 | Development of Magnetic Torque Overlay to Boost Demand | Technavio  Global Banking And Finance ReviewThe global automotive steering gearbox market is expected to post a CAGR of over 9% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research re.
  
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• CES - ZF on ProAI, truck platooning and 'last mile' deliveries

  02-01-2019 16:25
  At CES this week, ZF is showcasing its sensor portfolio which can more accurately detect vehicle surroundings - both inside and outside of the vehicle - and thereby help to enhance the safety of conventional and automated vehicles. The resulting architecture - including a new, full-range radar, solid-state LiDAR, cameras and acoustic sensors - are combined with supercomputers from the ZF ProAI product family to create a powerful sensor system. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews at
  
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• Business Intelligence for the Automotive Industry - Motor Trader

  02-01-2019 16:19 via motortrader.com
  Business Intelligence for the Automotive Industry  Motor TraderReal World Analytics provides data analytics head office decision making support to drive better cash management and profitability for multi-site franchise ...
  
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• Former Intel exec to lead Arm's automotive charge - Business Weekly

  02-01-2019 16:14 via businessweekly.co.uk
  Former Intel exec to lead Arm's automotive charge  Business WeeklyFormer Intel and Texas Instruments executive Dipti Vachani has joined Arm to lead its automotive and embedded business. As senior vice president and general ...
  
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• CES - Infineon Technologies is on the CASE

  02-01-2019 16:05
  Connected, autonomous, shared and electric (CASE) mobility solutions need sensors. Lots of them. Infineon Technologies is a global leader in the field, producing sensors for automotive applications and others. Initiating just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews at CES, we caught up with Peter Schiefer, President of the Automotive Division at Infineon Technologies.
  
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• Geely and CATL in EV battery joint venture

  02-01-2019 15:52
  China's Geely Automobile Holdings and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) have agreed to invest in a new lithium-ion battery joint venture company in China.
  
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• Waymo self-driving vehicles face attacks in Arizona

  02-01-2019 15:40
  
  Filed under:Read This,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousPeople have been sabotaging Waymo test vehicles and endangering their safety drivers' safety.Continue reading Waymo self-driving vehicles face attacks in Arizona Waymo self-driving vehicles face attacks in Arizona originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A look back down the road - Automotive Logistics

  02-01-2019 15:32 via automotivelogistics.media
  A look back down the road  Automotive LogisticsIt has been just over a year since the introduction in the US of electronic logging devices on heavy trucks. So how have the first 12 months gone?
  
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• Norway EVs charge to new record with almost a third of all sales

  02-01-2019 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,ElectricMajor petroleum producer strives to end fossil-fuel car sales by 2025.Continue reading Norway EVs charge to new record with almost a third of all sales Norway EVs charge to new record with almost a third of all sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Phiar AR combines AR and AI to improve automotive GPS navigation - SPAR 3D News, Expo & Conference

  02-01-2019 15:16 via spar3d.com
  Phiar AR combines AR and AI to improve automotive GPS navigation  SPAR 3D News, Expo & ConferenceWhen you drive with a GPS device, it is sometimes hard to keep your eyes on the road when there are multiple roads you could turn down, but the GPS doesn't ...
  
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• BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe definitely has a front-drive layout

  02-01-2019 15:10
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Coupe,Sedan,LuxurySpy shots show a lack of rear differential and axlesContinue reading BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe definitely has a front-drive layout BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe definitely has a front-drive layout originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The "Cube" solid-state automotive lidar - SPAR 3D News, Expo & Conference

  02-01-2019 15:04 via spar3d.com
  The "Cube" solid-state automotive lidar  SPAR 3D News, Expo & ConferenceThe run for the most cost-efficient lidar sensor for the automotive market has been running for a few years, with various companies successfully join the market.
  
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• News New faces join automotive tech firm after restructure 2nd, Jan DealTrak unveils - BusinessCloud

  02-01-2019 15:01 via businesscloud.co.uk
  News New faces join automotive tech firm after restructure 2nd, Jan DealTrak unveils  BusinessCloudDealTrak unveils 'organisational restructure' as Leeds-headquartered business plans for significant growth over next 12 months.
  
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• New faces join automotive tech firm after restructure - BusinessCloud

  02-01-2019 15:01 via businesscloud.co.uk
  New faces join automotive tech firm after restructure  BusinessCloudDealTrak unveils 'organisational restructure' as Leeds-headquartered business plans for significant growth over next 12 months.
  
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• USA Triathlon Driven to Name Toyota As First-Ever Mobility & Automotive Partner - TeamUSA.org

  02-01-2019 15:00 via teamusa.org
  USA Triathlon Driven to Name Toyota As First-Ever Mobility & Automotive Partner  TeamUSA.orgCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced Toyota as its Exclusive Mobility & Automotive Partner for the next two years, marking the first ...
  
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• Tesla produced 61,394 Model 3s in the fourth quarter

  02-01-2019 14:55
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryIt delivered nearly a quarter-million cars in 2018.Continue reading Tesla produced 61,394 Model 3s in the fourth quarter Tesla produced 61,394 Model 3s in the fourth quarter originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla cuts prices on all models, reveals production numbers

  02-01-2019 14:55
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryIt delivered nearly a quarter-million cars in 2018.Continue reading Tesla cuts prices on all models, reveals production numbers Tesla cuts prices on all models, reveals production numbers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global $35+ Billion Automotive Differential Market Outlook, 2026 by Sales Channel, Component, Differential Type, Drive Type, Off/On-Highway Vehicles & Region - PRNewswire

  02-01-2019 14:45 via prnewswire.com
  Global $35+ Billion Automotive Differential Market Outlook, 2026 by Sales Channel, Component, Differential Type, Drive Type, Off/On-Highway Vehicles & Region  PRNewswireDUBLIN, Jan 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Differential - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's.
  
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• Video: SSC Tuatara flexes and revs for the camera

  02-01-2019 14:25
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Videos,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsHear the twin-turbo V8 in action.Continue reading Video: SSC Tuatara flexes and revs for the camera Video: SSC Tuatara flexes and revs for the camera originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen previews portable EV charging stations

  02-01-2019 13:58
  
  Jonathan Burn2019-01-02 13:00
  VW's new mobile EV charging stations will roll out in Wolfsburg over the next six months, before the scheme extends to other German citiesVW has announced plans to introduce a fleet of portable EV charging stations in a bid to strengthen and broaden the network of charging points across Europe.
  The pilot scheme will begin in the first half of the year in Wolfsburg, Germany and extend to other cities during 2020. VW has not confirmed the locations of the other sites.
  
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• Skoda Fabia review

  02-01-2019 13:30
  
  It might be showing its age ever so slightly, but the comfortable, practical Fabia remains hard to fault
  
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• Automotive robotics market to reach $8.5bn in 2023 | Articles | Big Data - Innovation Enterprise

  02-01-2019 13:17 via channels.theinnovationenterprise.com
  Automotive robotics market to reach $8.5bn in 2023 | Articles | Big Data  Innovation EnterpriseThe global automotive industry is set to grow from a value of $5.7bn in 2018 to almost $8.5bn in 2023.
  
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• BMW 2 Series Active Tourer review

  02-01-2019 13:00
  
  The front-wheel-drive small MPV may not feel like natural BMW territory for some enthusiasts of the marque, but there’s no doubt the 2 Series Active Tourer provides an interesting alternative in the sector.
  Its major selling point – aside from the premium badge on its nose – is a well-appointed, upmarket interior that beats most MPV rivals into a cocked hat for design flair, material specs and overall build quality. However, what it doesn't offer is the same practicality. By MP
  
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• New 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 and CLA 45 spied testing

  02-01-2019 12:37
  
  Alex Ingram2019-01-03 09:45
  Hot Mercedes-AMG CLA models, set to rival the Audi S3 and RS 3 saloon, spotted testing ahead of 2019 revealMercedes-AMG is working on two hot versions of the CLA compact saloon that will be at dealers before the end of the year. These spy shots of two different test cars show that both a CLA 35 and full-fat CLA 45 will take the fight to the four-door versions of the Audi S3 and RS 3 when they go on sale in late 2019.
  Essentially a booted version of the A-Class, the CL
  
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• Hyundai Motor UK appoints new Managing Director - Automotive World

  02-01-2019 12:03 via automotiveworld.com
  Hyundai Motor UK appoints new Managing Director  Automotive WorldHyundai Motor has appointed Ashley Andrew as its new Managing Director to oversee the brand's UK business.
  
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• Auto Trader and Cox Automotive launch Dealer Auction joint venture - AM

  02-01-2019 11:33 via am-online.com
  Auto Trader and Cox Automotive launch Dealer Auction joint venture  AMAuto Trader and Cox Automotive UK have completed the joint venture process to bring together their used car stocking platforms under a re-launched Dealer ...
  
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• Tesla adds two independents to board

  02-01-2019 11:32
  Tesla has announced that Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson have joined Tesla's Board of Directors. Each joined the board as an independent director, effective 27 December 2018.
  
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• Hyundai US delivers Nexo fuel cell SUV

  02-01-2019 11:22
  Hyundai in the US has delivered its first Nexo fuel cell SUV - a replacement for the Tucson - to a former scientist eager to add the benefits of this zero-emissions vehicle to his environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
  
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