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• These are the vehicles with the best resale value for 2019

  28-01-2019 23:50
  
  For many people, a brand-new car is the second-largest purchase they are likely to make. Find out which vehicles best retain their value after a few years.Continue reading These are the vehicles with the best resale value for 2019 These are the vehicles with the best resale value for 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alonso turns his focus to Triple Crown's final jewel, and beyond

  28-01-2019 23:40
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,RacingOnce past Indy, everything's on the table — except maybe NASCAR.Continue reading Alonso turns his focus to Triple Crown's final jewel, and beyond Alonso turns his focus to Triple Crown's final jewel, and beyond originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why it's so hard to give up gasoline

  28-01-2019 23:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,ElectricConvenience, and convenience stores.Continue reading Why it's so hard to give up gasoline Why it's so hard to give up gasoline originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Expert Tom Appel on the state your car will be in on Wednesday - WGN Radio - Chicago

  28-01-2019 22:51 via wgnradio.com
  Automotive Expert Tom Appel on the state your car will be in on Wednesday  WGN Radio - ChicagoAutomotive Expert and Consumer Guide Automotive Publisher Tom Appel joins Jon Hansen to talk about the strange behaviors your car will show this ...
  
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• Watch Volvo excavator clear snowy cars in seconds with industrial blower

  28-01-2019 22:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,Volvo,Commercial Vehicles,SpecialtyIt beats scraping 7,000 icy cars.Continue reading Watch Volvo excavator clear snowy cars in seconds with industrial blower Watch Volvo excavator clear snowy cars in seconds with industrial blower originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Nissan Leaf e+ loses range in upper trim levels

  28-01-2019 21:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Hatchback,ElectricSV and SL trims take a slight efficiency hit compared to the S.Continue reading 2019 Nissan Leaf e+ loses range in upper trim levels 2019 Nissan Leaf e+ loses range in upper trim levels originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• You might be able to buy an electric truck for $5,000 ... with a big catch

  28-01-2019 21:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle),SUV,Truck,ElectricKaiyun's Pickman has a top speed of 28 mph.Continue reading You might be able to buy an electric truck for $5,000 ... with a big catch You might be able to buy an electric truck for $5,000 ... with a big catch originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Saudi Arabia's PIF slashes exposure to Tesla

  28-01-2019 20:26
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,ElectricIt has hedged most of its 4.9 percent stake, sources say.Continue reading Saudi Arabia's PIF slashes exposure to Tesla Saudi Arabia's PIF slashes exposure to Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Your steering wheel is 4 times dirtier than a public toilet seat, study shows

  28-01-2019 20:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Weird Car News,MaintenanceOf 1,000 surveyed, 32 percent of people clean cars once a year.Continue reading Your steering wheel is 4 times dirtier than a public toilet seat, study shows Your steering wheel is 4 times dirtier than a public toilet seat, study shows originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Steering Lock System Market (2019-2023): Led by Huf Hulsbeck & Furst, Johnson Electric, Spark Minda, Strattec Security, Tokairika, and Valeo - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  28-01-2019 19:09 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Steering Lock System Market (2019-2023): Led by Huf Hulsbeck & Furst, Johnson Electric, Spark Minda, Strattec Security, Tokairika, and Valeo - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Steering Lock System Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  
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• Global Automotive Fuel Rail Assembly Market, 2019-2023 - Harmonization of Vehicle Emission Regulations to Drive Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  28-01-2019 19:07 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Fuel Rail Assembly Market, 2019-2023 - Harmonization of Vehicle Emission Regulations to Drive Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Fuel Rail Assembly Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  
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• Cox Automotive Presents its 14th Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award - http://cbtnews.com/

  28-01-2019 19:06 via cbtnews.com
  Cox Automotive Presents its 14th Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award  http://cbtnews.com/Cox Automotive presented its annual Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award to Gail Miller, owner and chairman of Larry H. Miller Group of Companies.
  
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• Tesla seen forecasting first-quarter loss after Musk warning

  28-01-2019 18:55
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Nissan,Tesla,ElectricWhat happens when it finally starts selling the $35,000 version?Continue reading Tesla seen forecasting first-quarter loss after Musk warning Tesla seen forecasting first-quarter loss after Musk warning originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Stare at a smartphone (not at the Super Bowl) and win a Volvo

  28-01-2019 18:10
  
  Filed under:Volvo,Sedan,LuxuryContest will award three winners an S60 through Care by Volvo.Continue reading Stare at a smartphone (not at the Super Bowl) and win a Volvo Stare at a smartphone (not at the Super Bowl) and win a Volvo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is the new ProCeed Porsche taste on a Kia budget?

  28-01-2019 18:05
  There was a general consensus at the UK launch of the redesigned Kia ProCeed - now a 'shooting brake' rather than a three-door hatchback - (a) it looks great, especially from the rear three-quarter view (as it whistles past on the motorway), (b) build and materials quality is Germany-challenging (guess where much of the design is done?), (c) performance is excellent, (d) handling and ride are also Germany-challenging and (e) it can, at a first, quick glance, be mistaken for a Porsche Panamera.
  
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• Porsche Taycan owners will get 3 years of free charging

  28-01-2019 17:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Sedan,Electric,PerformanceFree charging is courtesy of Electrify America.Continue reading Porsche Taycan owners will get 3 years of free charging Porsche Taycan owners will get 3 years of free charging originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen eyes Ethiopian assembly

  28-01-2019 17:35
  Volkswagen has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia which should lead to local vehicle assembly using some locally made components.
  
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• Volkswagen develops automotive industry in Ethiopia - Automotive World

  28-01-2019 17:32 via automotiveworld.com
  Volkswagen develops automotive industry in Ethiopia  Automotive WorldVolkswagen brand expands its business in Sub-Saharan Africa by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia.
  
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• Chevy reliability ad that got pulled is back — with Mahk in it

  28-01-2019 17:30
  
  Filed under:Humor,Videos,ChevroletWe knew this one was going to be good.Continue reading Chevy reliability ad that got pulled is back — with Mahk in it Chevy reliability ad that got pulled is back — with Mahk in it originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi Shogun Sport review

  28-01-2019 17:21
  
  For Highly capable off-roadGood space for all seven occupantsHigh specification on both versionsOur Rating 
  2Against Poor refinementExpensive compared to competitorsDisappointing driving experience2019
  Mitsubishi reintroduces its seven-seat Shogun Sport SUV to the UK, but it lags behind key rivals in many areasThe Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is not alone in offering seven seats with strong off-road capability in the SUV segment, but it demands too many compromises on account of its hu
  
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• Dealer apprenticeships: the first step to becoming a car salesman

  28-01-2019 17:19
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-01-28 16:20
  We meet the teenage car fan who got a car salesman job at his local dealer at 16. Is this the future of apprenticeships?Think of apprenticeships and trainee electricians, rookie carpenters and novice plumbers probably come to mind. But car sales executives? That’s a profession learned informally, isn’t it? A career where you pick up the tricks of the trade from an experienced and world-weary mentor?
  Perhaps in some instances, yes, although one teenager
  
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• Darwin Automotive launches 'Amazon-like' checkout for F&I products - Auto Remarketing

  28-01-2019 17:16 via autoremarketing.com
  Darwin Automotive launches 'Amazon-like' checkout for F&I products  Auto RemarketingISELIN, N.J. -. Darwin Automotive wants finance office products to be as easy for used-vehicle buyers to purchase as their favorite items on Amazon. The F&I ...
  
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• Lotus Cars, Williams Advanced Engineering announce technical partnership

  28-01-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Lotus,Convertible,Coupe,Electric,Future,Hybrid,PerformanceHere's why we're excited.Continue reading Lotus Cars, Williams Advanced Engineering announce technical partnership Lotus Cars, Williams Advanced Engineering announce technical partnership originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Zipcar and Honda expand strategic partnership for mobility solutions - Automotive World

  28-01-2019 16:56 via automotiveworld.com
  Zipcar and Honda expand strategic partnership for mobility solutions  Automotive WorldZipcar and Honda today announced an expansion of their strategic mobility partnership.
  
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• Man clings to hood at 70 mph in latest road rage incident

  28-01-2019 16:50
  
  Filed under:Weird Car NewsThings are getting testy out there.Continue reading Man clings to hood at 70 mph in latest road rage incident Man clings to hood at 70 mph in latest road rage incident originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive tech company Dealerweb chooses Yorkshire city for first Northern base - Bdaily

  28-01-2019 16:43 via bdaily.co.uk
  Automotive tech company Dealerweb chooses Yorkshire city for first Northern base  BdailyThe company behind a sales lead management system for the automotive sector has opened its first regional hub in Leeds. Dealerweb's new Northern office will ...
  
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• IG Metall warns 150,000 jobs risk as climate targets toughen

  28-01-2019 16:38
  IG Metall says up to 150,000 automotive jobs could be lost in Germany should ever-tougher environmental restrictions lead to greater adoption of electric vehicles.
  
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• Chinese automaker Zotye lines up U.S. dealers to sell cars by late 2020

  28-01-2019 16:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Crossover19 dealers have already signed up, with a plan to enter the top 80 U.S. markets.Continue reading Chinese automaker Zotye lines up U.S. dealers to sell cars by late 2020 Chinese automaker Zotye lines up U.S. dealers to sell cars by late 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• HARMAN discusses automotive security on Data Privacy Day - Automotive World

  28-01-2019 16:11 via automotiveworld.com
  HARMAN discusses automotive security on Data Privacy Day  Automotive WorldData Privacy Day is a great time for businesses, institutions and even individuals to remember their goals, ideas and technologies that will help in safe-proofing ...
  
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• UK firm launches public EV chargers embedded into kerb

  28-01-2019 16:02
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-01-29 08:00
  Connected Kerb has teamed up with Southwark Council to deploy the first of its new kerbside charging points in south LondonA UK firm has deployed the first of what it expects will be a London-wide network of public electric vehicle (EV) charging points that are embedded into the kerbside. 
  Working with Southwark Council and backed by Virgin Media and National Grid, Connected Kerb has launched its first kerbside charger today in south London’s Borou
  
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• Detroit Auto Show attendance drops in its final January

  28-01-2019 16:00
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto ShowDown by 35,000, with reveals and credentialed media also downContinue reading Detroit Auto Show attendance drops in its final January Detroit Auto Show attendance drops in its final January originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best workshop hand cleaners 2023

  28-01-2019 15:45
  
  We reveal the top grime-busting hand cleaners you should have in your workshop…
  
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• Best workshop hand cleaners 2021

  28-01-2019 15:45
  
  It’s fair to say we’ve all become quite good at washing our hands during the last year. However, if you’re accustomed to working on your car yourself, you’ll be well used to scrubbing oil, dirt and grease off your hands and arms regularly.
  And a home hand soap just won’t cut it here. To shift ground-in dirt or stinky engine oil requires both a tough chemical formula and an added abrasive.
  To find out which specialist workshop hand cleaner is the best for the job, we
  
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• Twisted Automotive wins High Court battle over trademark - Yorkshire Post

  28-01-2019 15:33 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Twisted Automotive wins High Court battle over trademark  Yorkshire PostThe High Court of Justice has dismissed an appeal by Jaguar Land Rover in its dispute over a trademark with Twisted Automotive, which is based in Thirsk, ...
  
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• Best workshop hand cleaners - pictures

  28-01-2019 15:30
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• Porsche's electric pitch: This car will recharge super fast

  28-01-2019 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Stepping into the world of electric cars is making even the most hallowed performance brands rethink how they market their vehicles, and Porsche is no exception. 
  
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• Stringent Emission Regulations to Drive Automotive Cabin Air Quality Sensor Sales - Market Research Blog

  28-01-2019 15:02 via marketresearchblog.org
  Stringent Emission Regulations to Drive Automotive Cabin Air Quality Sensor Sales  Market Research BlogRapid increase in the level of air-pollution, declining effectiveness of existing cabin air quality sensors as well as growing awareness regarding passenger ...
  
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• Detroit auto show's attendance drops 4.3% in final winter year

  28-01-2019 14:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  DETROIT -- The 2019 Detroit auto show drew 774,179 total ticketed attendees this year, a drop of 4.3 percent, or 35,000 people from last year.The 16-day Cobo Center event — which includes media, industry and public days — was its last show in the winter before shifting to June in 2020, was plagued by snowfall and intermittent severely cold weather.The nine-day public show, which started Jan. 19, wrapped up Sunday with 100,757 attendees on that final day, according to a news release.A
  
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• Lotus and Williams commit to developing electric car tech together

  28-01-2019 14:47
  
  James Brodie2019-01-28 13:49
  New technical partnership to develop battery technology hints at electric Lotus in the pipelineLotus and Williams Advanced Engineering have confirmed plans for a “strategic technical partnership” which will see the two firms share development and research into “advanced propulsion technologies”, with an emphasis on the development of new fully electric powertrains.
  The two companies have not announced anything beyond their intentions to work t
  
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• Concentric's Alfdex JV wins China order, to expand local manufacture

  28-01-2019 14:47
  Alfdex, a 50/50 joint venture between Alfa Laval and Concentric, said it would expand its manufacturing unit in China during the first half of 2019 to capture the demand driven by the Chinese initiative to improve their air quality, called the Blue Sky Action plan.
  
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• Not so fast: Germans sharply divided over Autobahn speed limits

  28-01-2019 14:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Weird Car News,EmissionsBut small majority in poll favors limits to the 'no limits' sections.Continue reading Not so fast: Germans sharply divided over Autobahn speed limits Not so fast: Germans sharply divided over Autobahn speed limits originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to avoid keyless car theft

  28-01-2019 14:44
  
  In recent years vehicle theft has risen sharply, with the five years to 2019 witnessing a 48.7 per cent increase in the number of cars being stolen. Experts have linked this trend to falling police officer numbers, and the rising popularity of keyless entry and go systems. Research by a German motoring organisation, for example, tested the keyless systems of 237 different cars, and found only three were able to completely fend off a keyless attack,
  But what exactly is keyless car theft, how is t
  
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• New Nissan Micra facelift adds new engine and trim level

  28-01-2019 14:34
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-01-28 13:35
  The Nissan Micra range has been revised with a new 1.0-litre engine, a new gearbox, a warm hatch variant, and a new N-Sport trim levelThe Nissan Micra range has been updated for 2019 with a new engine, a new automatic gearbox, a new, sporty trim level called N-Sport and a new warm hatch variant.
  Available now, the new Micra uses a new turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol, which replaces the old model’s 0.9-litre unit. Nissan claims that the new engine
  
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• Veoneer JV approved for hands-off tests in Sweden

  28-01-2019 14:32
  Veoneer's joint venture for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving software, Zenuity, has won approval for self-driving tests on public roads in Sweden.
  
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• As scooters gain popularity, injuries pile up

  28-01-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,ElectricMost who are injured just fall off — and 40 percent suffer head injuriesContinue reading As scooters gain popularity, injuries pile up As scooters gain popularity, injuries pile up originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lamborghini caps 2020 production at 8,000 to preserve cachet, resale values

  28-01-2019 14:15
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Lamborghini,Convertible,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,Performance,Racing,SupercarsArtificial limit comes after 2019 production will likely exceed that number.Continue reading Lamborghini caps 2020 production at 8,000 to preserve cachet, resale values Lamborghini caps 2020 production at 8,000 to preserve cachet, resale values originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe review

  28-01-2019 13:47
  
  For Mind-blowing performanceDesign and qualityDocile on the school runOur Rating 
  4.5Against Relatively high seatingEconomy and emissionsE 63 Estate is roomier2019
  The fastest-ever AMG saloon, the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe takes on the Porsche Panamera and BMW M6 Gran CoupeIt might share a model name with AMG’s Porsche 911-rivalling GT sports car, but the four-door AMG GT is quite a different animal. Its E-Class underpinnings – albeit heavily reworked – m
  
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• Automotive Tow Bars Market Witnessing Increasing Adoption of 3D Printing Technology – Fact.MR - GlobeNewswire

  28-01-2019 13:33 via globenewswire.com
  Automotive Tow Bars Market Witnessing Increasing Adoption of 3D Printing Technology – Fact.MR  GlobeNewswireIncreasing demand for cars in developing nations of APEJ is likely to drive the automotive tow bars market in the region. The growth is expected to speed up to ...
  
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• Now SEC eyes Nissan executive pay disclosure

  28-01-2019 13:28
  The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly is investigating whether Nissan Motor accurately disclosed its executive pay in the US, according to several Bloomberg sources, compounding the carmaker's woes as it grapples with the aftermath of former chairman Carlos Ghosn's arrest.
  
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• CFDT union hails Renault board changes

  28-01-2019 12:58
  Renault's CFDT union has welcomed the appointments of Jean-Dominique Senard and Thierry Bollore as chairman and CEO respectively.
  
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