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• New car sales fall in April in the face of rising costs and interest rates

  01-05-2019 23:25
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Ownership,Car BuyingThe average price of a new vehicle was over $36,000 last month.Continue reading New car sales fall in April in the face of rising costs and interest rates New car sales fall in April in the face of rising costs and interest rates originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 17:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Class action lawsuit challenges Chicago's lucrative car-impounding 'racket'

  01-05-2019 23:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,OwnershipCity collected $28 million in 2017, seizes cars whose owners did nothing wrong.Continue reading Class action lawsuit challenges Chicago's lucrative car-impounding 'racket' Class action lawsuit challenges Chicago's lucrative car-impounding 'racket' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Garage Equipment Market Outlook 2019 – Tecalemit Garage Equipment Company, Boston Garage Equipment - Global Industry Analysis

  01-05-2019 22:52 via globalindustryanalysis.com
  Global Automotive Garage Equipment Market Outlook 2019 – Tecalemit Garage Equipment Company, Boston Garage Equipment  Global Industry AnalysisThe global “Automotive Garage Equipment” market is amongst the most encouraging markets. This global Automotive Garage Equipment market is escalating at ...
  
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• Denso leads $20M investment in e-bike sharing company

  01-05-2019 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Toyota-affiliated auto supplier's New Mobility Group and another company, Ininvest Global, led a $20 million Series A funding round in Bond Mobility Inc.
  
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• Behemoth Ford Excursion SUV lives large in the hearts of its fans

  01-05-2019 22:30
  
  Filed under:Read This,Ford,SUVAn Oklahoma custom shop will build you one for at least $40,000.Continue reading Behemoth Ford Excursion SUV lives large in the hearts of its fans Behemoth Ford Excursion SUV lives large in the hearts of its fans originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ghosn pushes back on audit flagging his expenses

  01-05-2019 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  The audit highlighted 10.9 million euros ($12.2 million) in spending that went toward trips to the Cannes film festival, Rio de Janeiro Carnival and flights on a corporate jet that may have been personal in nature.
  
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• Watch a semi truck tear up a runaway vehicle ramp

  01-05-2019 21:51
  
  Filed under:Videos,Truck,Commercial VehiclesSteep Denver mountains force a trucker to use the dirt escape road.Continue reading Watch a semi truck tear up a runaway vehicle ramp Watch a semi truck tear up a runaway vehicle ramp originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 15:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Kia Niro EV starts at $1,500 more than Hyundai Kona Electric

  01-05-2019 21:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Kia,Crossover,ElectricThanks to the federal tax credit, it's cheaper than Bolt EV.Continue reading 2019 Kia Niro EV starts at $1,500 more than Hyundai Kona Electric 2019 Kia Niro EV starts at $1,500 more than Hyundai Kona Electric originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NXP Earnings Highlight ADAS Growth And Automotive Decline - Forbes

  01-05-2019 21:26 via forbes.com
  NXP Earnings Highlight ADAS Growth And Automotive Decline  ForbesNXP's Q1 earnings call highlighted the tension between declining sales in the traditional automotive semiconductor products, and growth in new products, like ...
  
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• 2020 Lincoln Corsair | Everything we know so far

  01-05-2019 21:01
  
  Filed under:Lincoln,Deep Dive,Crossover,Luxury,Buying GuideDiving into specs, photos, features and comparisons.Continue reading 2020 Lincoln Corsair | Everything we know so far 2020 Lincoln Corsair | Everything we know so far originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1985 Bertone X1/9

  01-05-2019 20:31
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Fiat,Automotive History,Convertible,Budget,Classics,PerformanceOnce Fiat departed these shores after 1982, Malcolm Bricklin continued to import the 124 Sport Spider as a Pininfarina and the X1/9 as a Bertone. Here's an example of the latter type in a San Francisco Bay Area junkyard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1985 Bertone X1/9 Junkyard Gem: 1985 Bertone X1/9 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 14:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink 
  
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• SPE Automotive Innovation Awards expands aftermarkets category - CompositesWorld

  01-05-2019 19:45 via compositesworld.com
  SPE Automotive Innovation Awards expands aftermarkets category  CompositesWorldShown are members of the team that developed last year's Grand Award and Powertrain category winner –the Vacuum Generation System for Brake Assist on ...
  
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• Nissan 370Z Roadster is dead after 2019 model year

  01-05-2019 19:22
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Convertible,PerformanceThe 370Z coupe will remain.Continue reading Nissan 370Z Roadster is dead after 2019 model year Nissan 370Z Roadster is dead after 2019 model year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 13:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Advanced High-Strength Steel in Automotive Market: Key companies Profile, their market Share and other important parameters - Premier Herald

  01-05-2019 19:11 via premierherald.com
  Global Advanced High-Strength Steel in Automotive Market: Key companies Profile, their market Share and other important parameters  Premier HeraldHigh-strength low-alloy steel (HSLA) is a type of alloy steel that provides better mechanical properties or greater resistance to corrosion than carbon steel.
  
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• Arkansas' Crain Automotive to Pay $27.1K to Settle Disability Discrimination Suit - Insurance Journal

  01-05-2019 18:26 via insurancejournal.com
  Arkansas' Crain Automotive to Pay $27.1K to Settle Disability Discrimination Suit  Insurance JournalCrain Automotive Holdings Inc., headquartered in Sherwood, Arkansas, will pay $27,100 to a former employee as part of the settlement of a federal disability ...
  
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• Honda ROAV Concept First Drive Review | Desert beast with a heart of gold

  01-05-2019 18:20
  
  Filed under:Honda,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,Concept Cars,Off-Road,PerformanceIt looks like an extra from 'Fury Road,' but it's really a bestial Ridgeline.Continue reading Honda ROAV Concept First Drive Review | Desert beast with a heart of gold Honda ROAV Concept First Drive Review | Desert beast with a heart of gold originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover adds mild hybrid to Range Rover

  01-05-2019 18:06
  Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover is now offering its inline six, three-litre 400PS Ingenium petrol engine in the flagship Range Rover with a mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) powertrain.
  
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• Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept is the offroad Mitsu we want

  01-05-2019 18:00
  
  Filed under:Mitsubishi,SUV,Concept Cars,Off-RoadThe all-terrain concept was just revealed in the U.K..Continue reading Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept is the offroad Mitsu we want Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept is the offroad Mitsu we want originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Nissan Titan getting a light refresh inside and out

  01-05-2019 17:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Nissan,TruckThe interior shows improved screensContinue reading 2020 Nissan Titan getting a light refresh inside and out 2020 Nissan Titan getting a light refresh inside and out originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Volkswagen Touran review

  01-05-2019 17:25
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen Touran covering the Touran Mk2 (2015-date)People carriers have fallen out of favour in recent years, with buyers shifting to SUVs. That’s a shame, because many are more practical and versatile than the typical SUV, making them perfect family transport.
  Volkswagen was rather late coming to the compact MPV party with its Touran in 2003 and, by the time that car was replaced in 2015,
  
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• JLR Irish unit trialling Smart Wallet services

  01-05-2019 17:14
  Drivers will be able to earn cryptocurrency and make payments on the move using new connected car services being tested by Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover.
  
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• Future looks bright for Rivian EV company after Ford invests $500m

  01-05-2019 17:14
  In a savvy move, Rivian and Ford have joined forces to share resources on EV platforms and architecture. For some time Ford has been creating multiple partnerships with firms that are ahead on EV technology such as Volkswagen and Magma, but this latest deal makes considerable sense for Ford.
  
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• Alonso to leave Toyota WEC team after 24 Hours of Le Mans

  01-05-2019 17:05
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Toyota,RacingSeems likely he's going to do Dakar.Continue reading Alonso to leave Toyota WEC team after 24 Hours of Le Mans Alonso to leave Toyota WEC team after 24 Hours of Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to shift to quarterly sales reports in the U.S. and Canada

  01-05-2019 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  June will be the last month that FCA US and FCA Canada report monthly sales. The first quarterly report will be released on October 1.
  
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• Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade IHLP® Inductor Features Operating Temperature to +180 °C for Under the Hood Applications - GlobeNewswire

  01-05-2019 17:00 via globenewswire.com
  Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade IHLP® Inductor Features Operating Temperature to +180 °C for Under the Hood Applications  GlobeNewswireAEC-Q200 Qualified Device Offered in 6767 Case Size With Low 7.0 mm Profile.
  
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• Best rotary multitools 2021

  01-05-2019 17:00
  
  When you need a powered helping hand to take the grind out of cutting or shaping metal, then a rotary multitool has a big advantage over even a cordless drill. While the drill may have more grunt, the wide range of accessories for multitools means you can grind, clean, sand, engrave, deburr, polish, sharpen, and repair damaged tools with ease.
  So which are the tools to take the strain? We looked at eight corded models, which may not have the convenience of cordless ones, but offer more power wit
  
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• Best rotary multitools

  01-05-2019 17:00
  
  There’s not much beyond the scope of a rotary multitool, which can get into places beyond the reach of cordless drills. These products are incredibly versatile: they can grind, clean, sand, polish, sharpen and even repair damaged hand tools with ease.
  We looked at eight corded models in this test; clearly they don’t have the convenience of cordless versions, but they offer more power without the possibility of flattening a battery. 
  All came in useful, protective cases and inclu
  
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• Tesla sneaks past Canada EV incentive law with cheap 93-mile-range Model 3

  01-05-2019 16:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Culture,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryThe workaround allows customers to take advantage of the $5,000 EV incentive.Continue reading Tesla sneaks past Canada EV incentive law with cheap 93-mile-range Model 3 Tesla sneaks past Canada EV incentive law with cheap 93-mile-range Model 3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What's Trending in the Automotive Display Market? - Electronic Design

  01-05-2019 16:37 via electronicdesign.com
  What's Trending in the Automotive Display Market?  Electronic DesignThe global automotive industry is widely believed to be on the cusp of tremendous change in terms of manufacturing, sales, and the overall business model, ...
  
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• Best rotary multitools - pictures

  01-05-2019 16:30
  Pictures of the best rotary multitools
  
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• FPT Joins Automotive Grade Linux and the Linux Foundation to Accelerate Connected Car Development - Global Banking And Finance Review

  01-05-2019 16:25 via globalbankingandfinance.com
  FPT Joins Automotive Grade Linux and the Linux Foundation to Accelerate Connected Car Development  Global Banking And Finance ReviewFPT, the Southeast Asias leading IT company, has joined the Automotive Grade Linux project at the Linux Foundation, marking an important stage in FPTs auto.
  
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• Bosch and PowerCell to mass produce automotive fuel cells - Powder Metallurgy Review magazine

  01-05-2019 16:17 via pm-review.com
  Bosch and PowerCell to mass produce automotive fuel cells  Powder Metallurgy Review magazineRobert Bosch GmbH has reported it is entering the market for automotive fuel cells following a collaboration with fuel cell stack manufacturer PowerCell Sweden ...
  
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• Comcores and DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland GmbH test TSN Ethernet for Automotive Applications in the Research Project EMPHASE - Design and Reuse

  01-05-2019 16:13 via design-reuse.com
  Comcores and DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland GmbH test TSN Ethernet for Automotive Applications in the Research Project EMPHASE  Design and ReuseComcores ApS, a specialized supplier of silicon intellectual property (SIP) has entered into an agreement supplying DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland GmbH ...
  
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• Automotive Thermal Management - Global Market Outlook to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  01-05-2019 16:13 via businesswire.com
  Automotive Thermal Management - Global Market Outlook to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive Thermal Management - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ...
  
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• This compact portable air compressor is 35% off for the next 4 hours

  01-05-2019 16:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Culture,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryThis 12V portable air compressor can quickly inflate anything from a car tire to a basketball and is currently 35% off on Amazon.Continue reading This compact portable air compressor is 35% off for the next 4 hours This compact portable air compressor is 35% off for the next 4 hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• How to deal with problem rideshare customers

  01-05-2019 16:01
  
  Filed under:GreenFirst and foremost, be proactive.Continue reading How to deal with problem rideshare customers How to deal with problem rideshare customers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla sued over fatal crash blamed on Autopilot navigation error

  01-05-2019 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  The family of Walter Huang said in the lawsuit that his Tesla, which was sold as a “state-of-the-art” automobile, lacked safety features, such as an automatic emergency braking system.
  
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• Global Automotive Drive Shaft Market Trends Forecast Analysis by Manufactures, Regions, Type and Application to 2026 - StockNewsMagazine

  01-05-2019 15:49 via stocknewsmagazine.com
  Global Automotive Drive Shaft Market Trends Forecast Analysis by Manufactures, Regions, Type and Application to 2026  StockNewsMagazineDrive shaft is also known as tailshaft, propeller shaft, cardan shaft or driving shaft. It takes the power from the engine and delivers it to the wheels. They are the ...
  
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• 2020 Range Rover adds supercharged and turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt system

  01-05-2019 15:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Land Rover,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadFurther electrification comes to the flagship Land Rover.Continue reading 2020 Range Rover adds supercharged and turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt system 2020 Range Rover adds supercharged and turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt system originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla tops record March Europe electric car sales

  01-05-2019 15:08
  Total new car registrations in the 27 key Europe markets fell 3.6% year on year in March - the seventh consecutive monthly drop. Diesel cars counted for 31% of total registrations, the lowest monthly share since September 2000, but the newly launched Tesla Model 3 was the top market share winner.
  
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• ASEAN market growth slows in Q1

  01-05-2019 14:41
  New vehicle sales in southeast Asia's six largest markets combined increased by 1.9% to 853,383 units in the first quarter of 2019 from 837,481 units in the same period of last year, according to data collected exclusively for just-auto from local trade associations and government departments.
  
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• Trump welcomes NASCAR champ Joey Logano to White House

  01-05-2019 14:40
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingHe declares himself a fan, observes Logano and Roger Penske are 'winners.'Continue reading Trump welcomes NASCAR champ Joey Logano to White House Trump welcomes NASCAR champ Joey Logano to White House originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi S4 Avant gets new mild-hybrid V6 diesel

  01-05-2019 14:35
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-05-01 13:40
  The Audi S4 Avant has been fitted with a new diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, promising improved performance and economyAudi has fitted its latest mild-hybrid turbocharged V6 diesel powertrain into the S4 Avant, following the recently launched Audi S5, Audi S6 and Audi S7 Sportback, which received the same powertrain.
  Like the rest of Audi’s S-branded range, the 3.0-litre engine produces 342bhp and 700Nm of torque, fed to all four wheels via an eight speed auto
  
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• 'Bizarre series of events': SEC commissioner decries deal with Elon Musk

  01-05-2019 14:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Tesla,Electric'Musk breached the agreement he made last year ... with American investors'Continue reading 'Bizarre series of events': SEC commissioner decries deal with Elon Musk 'Bizarre series of events': SEC commissioner decries deal with Elon Musk originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Biomechanics and gaming tech help SEAT reduce worker injuries

  01-05-2019 14:19
  VW Group-owned SEAT says it has reduced the number of muscle injuries suffered by its factory workers at its Martorell (Spain) plant by 70% in two years by using 'biomechanics and cutting-edge virtual reality technology'.
  
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• Winners Chosen in 11th Annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge - Sponsored by SAE International and MI Innovation Alliance - Yahoo Finance

  01-05-2019 14:00 via finance.yahoo.com
  Winners Chosen in 11th Annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge - Sponsored by SAE International and MI Innovation Alliance  Yahoo FinanceThe Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) selected four innovative start-ups as winners in the 2019 GAMIC Finals, held at the SAE ...
  
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• Ayrton Senna died 25 years ago today; Gerhard Berger recalls 'best era in Formula One'

  01-05-2019 14:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Automotive History,Racing'Bloody hard racing' and practical jokes between friends.Continue reading Ayrton Senna died 25 years ago today; Gerhard Berger recalls 'best era in Formula One' Ayrton Senna died 25 years ago today; Gerhard Berger recalls 'best era in Formula One' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 May 2019 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Geely sets high targets for Proton as Q1 sales jump

  01-05-2019 13:18
  China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) has provided an update on its plans for one of its recent acquisitions, Proton Holdings.
  
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• Best sat-nav apps 2022

  01-05-2019 13:15
  Route planning is easier than ever with the latest smartphone sat-nav apps – we pick the best
  
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• Best sat-nav apps 2021

  01-05-2019 13:15
  It’s enough to make you feel sorry for car makers – they spend a fortune developing built-in sat-nav systems, but we all use our smartphones to give us directions instead.
  It’s easy to see why, because our devices are constantly updated and connected. You can tailor a system to your needs and it should bring you the latest information about traffic, cameras, closed or new roads and even potholes. Car makers have realised keeping up is a lost cause, so most modern cars incorpora
  
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