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• Volkswagen to bring a small crossover called Tarek to North America

  17-05-2019 23:01
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Crossover,SUVVW of Argentina broke the news.Continue reading Volkswagen to bring a small crossover called Tarek to North America Volkswagen to bring a small crossover called Tarek to North America originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 Jaguar F-Type is getting a major facelift

  17-05-2019 22:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jaguar,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceWe're expecting mechanical changes, tooContinue reading 2021 Jaguar F-Type is getting a major facelift 2021 Jaguar F-Type is getting a major facelift originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA issues two recalls for more than 600,000 U.S. vehicles

  17-05-2019 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  The two recalls covered nearly 200,000 Pacifica minivans and more than 400,000 pickups in the U.S. No injuries or accidents were reported. 
  
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• Berkshire Hathaway dealership bill passes Texas legislature

  17-05-2019 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Texas House approved a bill that would allow a vehicle manufacturer or distributor to also own a dealership, as long as it was for a different type of vehicle than what that company manufactures or distributes.
  
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• GMC Sierra with carbon fiber box starts at nearly $67,000

  17-05-2019 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM plans to produce less than 1,000 of the carbon fiber boxes for the 2019 model year, followed by less than 20,000 for 2020.
  
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• Automotive Politics: Saikawa Stays as Nissan's CEO, Renault's Next Move - The Truth About Cars

  17-05-2019 22:10 via thetruthaboutcars.com
  Automotive Politics: Saikawa Stays as Nissan's CEO, Renault's Next Move  The Truth About CarsNissan's Hiroto Saikawa appears to be staying on as CEO, despite claiming late last year that he would soon step down. While not sensational news in itself, the ...
  
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• Chevy Bolt EUV electric crossover caught in the wild

  17-05-2019 21:47
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Crossover,Electric,FutureLooks more like a CUV than the current Bolt.Continue reading Chevy Bolt EUV electric crossover caught in the wild Chevy Bolt EUV electric crossover caught in the wild originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 15:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda actually sold more manual cars in 2018 versus 2017

  17-05-2019 21:42
  
  Filed under:Honda,Coupe,Hatchback,SedanPercentages for each model are still pretty small.Continue reading Honda actually sold more manual cars in 2018 versus 2017 Honda actually sold more manual cars in 2018 versus 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 15:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Lincoln Corsair gets a price, and there's a wide range

  17-05-2019 21:28
  
  Filed under:Lincoln,Crossover,LuxuryUndercuts a lot of the competition, but can crest $60,000 with options.Continue reading 2020 Lincoln Corsair gets a price, and there's a wide range 2020 Lincoln Corsair gets a price, and there's a wide range originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 15:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 GMC Sierra makes diesel and 10-speed more available

  17-05-2019 20:45
  
  Filed under:GMC,TruckThe 10-speed auto is no longer restricted to the diesel and 6.2-liter V8Continue reading 2020 GMC Sierra makes diesel and 10-speed more available 2020 GMC Sierra makes diesel and 10-speed more available originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Awaiting Chevy Trailblazer, driving Ford Ranger | Autoblog Podcast #580

  17-05-2019 20:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,Chevrolet,Ferrari,Ford,Kia,Maserati,McLaren,Tesla,Coupe,Crossover,Hatchback,Truck,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Off-Road,Performance,SupercarsPlus McLaren GT, Kia Niro EV, and sex on AutopilotContinue reading Awaiting Chevy Trailblazer, driving Ford Ranger | Autoblog Podcast #580 Awaiting Chevy Trailblazer, driving Ford Ranger | Autoblog Podcast #580 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 
  
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• 2019 GMC Sierra CarbonPro Edition pricing starts above $65,000

  17-05-2019 20:01
  
  Filed under:GMC,Technology,Truck,LuxuryIt's available on the AT4 and Denali trimsContinue reading 2019 GMC Sierra CarbonPro Edition pricing starts above $65,000 2019 GMC Sierra CarbonPro Edition pricing starts above $65,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Axon's Automotive Anorak: Familiar names, unfamiliar faces - Goodwood Road and Racing

  17-05-2019 19:37 via goodwood.com
  Axon's Automotive Anorak: Familiar names, unfamiliar faces  Goodwood Road and RacingThe cars that resurrected old names and, in some cases, ruined them…
  
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• Global Automotive Radiator Industry Outlook to 2025 with Focus on the Chinese Market - The Chinese Radiator Market Will Be Worth RMB3,857 Million in 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  17-05-2019 19:25 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Radiator Industry Outlook to 2025 with Focus on the Chinese Market - The Chinese Radiator Market Will Be Worth RMB3,857 Million in 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireThe.
  
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• Bentley recaps its 100 years in a $250k book

  17-05-2019 19:23
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Bentley,LuxuryBook weighs roughly 66 pounds, gatefold pages nearly 6.5 feet wide when opened.Continue reading Bentley recaps its 100 years in a $250k book Bentley recaps its 100 years in a $250k book originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 13:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What Does The Future Hold For The Automotive Industry? - ValueWalk

  17-05-2019 18:59 via valuewalk.com
  What Does The Future Hold For The Automotive Industry?  ValueWalkThe automotive industry is one which is ever-changing and it is hard to predict what it will look like in both the near and far future.
  
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• Nissan brings ProPILOT driver assist to Japanese market Skyline sedan

  17-05-2019 18:41
  
  Filed under:Nissan,TechnologyThe updated ProPILOT system now combines navigation and automatic lane-changing.Continue reading Nissan brings ProPILOT driver assist to Japanese market Skyline sedan Nissan brings ProPILOT driver assist to Japanese market Skyline sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 12:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Part-worn tyres putting motorists’ lives at risk, councils warn

  17-05-2019 18:37
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-05-18 00:01
  Nearly half of part-worn tyres being sold in some areas are illegal, putting drivers’ lives at risk, councils have warnedDrivers are putting their lives at risk by buying part-worn tyres, with nearly half of the ones being sold in some areas not meeting legal standards, councils have warned.
  Local authorities cracking down on rogue retailers have seen part-worn tyres being sold with serious defects, unsafe repairs and incorrect labelling, with some of t
  
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• Borealis opens new PP compounding plant in North Carolina

  17-05-2019 18:32
  Borealis, which supplies polyolefins and base chemicals to the auto plastics industry, has officially opened a new polypropylene (PP) compounding plant in Taylorsville, North Carolina, US.
  
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• New US auto related tariffs on hold for six months

  17-05-2019 18:23
  President Trump has officially set a six-month deadline to negotiate national security issues with respect to imported automobiles and certain automobile parts from the European Union, Japan and any other country the US Trade Representative deems appropriate, seekingalpha.com reported.
  
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• Multimatic's new driving simulator near Detroit will create 50 jobs

  17-05-2019 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Canadian auto supplier -- most recently known for building Ford's $450,000 GT supercar -- will develop technology for hybrid and electric vehicles at a driving simulation center near Detroit. 
  
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• Check out this incredible gallery of movie cars at the Petersen Museum

  17-05-2019 18:00
  
  Filed under:Nissan,TechnologyIt'll feature vehicles from Star Wars, Blade Runner, Black Panther, Batman, Transformers, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Hunger Games, Back to the Future, Death Race 2000, and Speed Racer, among others.Continue reading Check out this incredible gallery of movie cars at the Petersen Museum Check out this incredible gallery of movie cars at the Petersen Museum originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&nbs
  
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• Analysis of Discrete Semiconductors in the Global Automotive Industry (2019-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  17-05-2019 17:52 via businesswire.com
  Analysis of Discrete Semiconductors in the Global Automotive Industry (2019-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Discrete Semiconductors Market for Automotive Industry - Forecasts from 2019 to 2024" report has been added to ...
  
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• Ford to build more Lincolns for Chinese market locally

  17-05-2019 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford Motor has lower levels of localized production than rivals General Motors or Volkswagen Group, who make more vehicles in China for Chinese consumers.
  
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• Usain Bolt-backed company reveals all-electric city car

  17-05-2019 17:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Culture,Green Driving,Budget,ElectricIt's called the Bolt B-Nano.Continue reading Usain Bolt-backed company reveals all-electric city car Usain Bolt-backed company reveals all-electric city car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'We need a British motor show to inspire the next generation'

  17-05-2019 17:18
  
  Mike Rutherford2019-05-18 18:00
  A British motor show is needed to help educate and inspire the future generations interested in the car industry, says Mike RutherfordThe car event season is upon us again in balmy Britain. And that has to be a good thing, doesn’t it?
  Search hard enough and you can still enjoy and exploit freebie permanent or temporary exhibitions – often in or near holiday destinations (for example, the Whitstable Classic Motor Show in Kent on 14 July). 
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• Masuko to step down as Mitsubishi Motors CEO, Kato to succeed him

  17-05-2019 17:10
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,MitsubishiChanges come during tough times.Continue reading Masuko to step down as Mitsubishi Motors CEO, Kato to succeed him Masuko to step down as Mitsubishi Motors CEO, Kato to succeed him originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Volkswagen Grand California 2019 review

  17-05-2019 17:07
  
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  Image 1 of 13 17 May, 2019 4:15pmAlex Robbins
  It’s the biggest, best Volkswagen camper yet – but is the Grand California worth its considerable cost?You know it’s not going to be an ordinary road test when the marketing material mentions such features as a spring-plate mattress, a pull-out fridge-freezer and a toilet. Mind you, the Volkswagen Grand California is no ordinary camper van. 
  It represents a first for Volkswagen, whose smaller California has become
  
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• 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe mostly revealed in spy shots car ahead of June debut

  17-05-2019 16:55
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceIt looks like an M850i model.Continue reading 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe mostly revealed in spy shots car ahead of June debut 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe mostly revealed in spy shots car ahead of June debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Logic Semiconductors for the Global Automotive Industry, Forecast to 2024 - Featuring Intel, NXP Semiconductors, STMicroelectronics, Broadcom, and Silicon Works - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  17-05-2019 16:45 via businesswire.com
  Logic Semiconductors for the Global Automotive Industry, Forecast to 2024 - Featuring Intel, NXP Semiconductors, STMicroelectronics, Broadcom, and Silicon Works - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Logic Semiconductor Market for Automotive Industry - Forecasts from 2019 to 2024" report has been added to ...
  
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• 2020 Subaru Ascent: An update in a minor key

  17-05-2019 16:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Subaru,SUVPricing remains the same.Continue reading 2020 Subaru Ascent: An update in a minor key 2020 Subaru Ascent: An update in a minor key originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 10:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW brings long list of updates and a Drive Recorder to its 2020 lineup

  17-05-2019 16:20
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Convertible,Coupe,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceThe M550i makes a big bang, boosted to 530 hp and 553 lb-ft.Continue reading BMW brings long list of updates and a Drive Recorder to its 2020 lineup BMW brings long list of updates and a Drive Recorder to its 2020 lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche SE boosts first quarter profit

  17-05-2019 16:16
  Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE) said first quarter group profit rose to EUR1.14bn from EUR0.95bn a year ago, an increase of around 20%.
  
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• Plans for major automotive test track circuit in Blaenau Gwent move up a gear - Wales Online

  17-05-2019 16:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  Plans for major automotive test track circuit in Blaenau Gwent move up a gear  Wales OnlineWorld leading consultants are now assessing the project.
  
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• Limited-run BMW M5 Edition 35 Years announced

  17-05-2019 16:08
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-05-17 15:10
  To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the BMW M5, the German brand has released a new special edition model, limited to just 350 unitsThe BMW M5 celebrates its 35th anniversary this year so, to mark the occasion, the German brand has launched a special edition variant called the M5 Edition 35 Years. Production will be limited to 350 units when it reaches the global marketplace in July this year.
  Exterior styling revisions for the new model are restrained, being limi
  
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• EIB backs Northvolt Sweden battery factory

  17-05-2019 16:08
  Europe's Investment Bank (EIB) has given its in-principle agreement to support the financing of the Continent's first home-grown gigafactory for lithium-ion battery cells, Northvolt Ett, in Sweden.
  
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• Nebraska State Patrol still uses a 1993 Ford Mustang SSP

  17-05-2019 16:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Coupe,SpecialtyIt's been on duty for 26 years.Continue reading Nebraska State Patrol still uses a 1993 Ford Mustang SSP Nebraska State Patrol still uses a 1993 Ford Mustang SSP originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This car interior cleaner is 37% off on Amazon for the next 3 hours

  17-05-2019 15:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Coupe,SpecialtyIf you've been bitten by the spring cleaning bug then today's deal will be right up your alley. This all-purpose car interior cleaner is sitting at a sweet $14.40 on Amazon for the next 3 hours only.Continue reading This car interior cleaner is 37% off on Amazon for the next 3 hours This car interior cleaner is 37% off on Amazon for the next 3 hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permali
  
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• German police take tough stance on British modded car convoy headed to Wörthersee-Treffen

  17-05-2019 15:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Government/LegalIt pays to know the local rules before crossing borders.Continue reading German police take tough stance on British modded car convoy headed to Wörthersee-Treffen German police take tough stance on British modded car convoy headed to Wörthersee-Treffen originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Borealis strengthens commitment to North American automotive industry - British Plastics and Rubber

  17-05-2019 15:44 via britishplastics.co.uk
  Borealis strengthens commitment to North American automotive industry  British Plastics and RubberThe 50000 sq ft facility, with rail sliding in place, adds an initial 66 million pounds of capacity to strengthen Borealis' and Borouge's global supply capability for ...
  
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• It's official: Reborn De Tomaso debuts July 4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

  17-05-2019 15:30
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Misc. Automakers,Coupe,Concept Cars,Future,Luxury,Performance,Supercars60th Anniversary concept called 'Project P,' we expect that to mean 'Pantera.'Continue reading It's official: Reborn De Tomaso debuts July 4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed It's official: Reborn De Tomaso debuts July 4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&
  
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• White House delays imported auto tariffs decision

  17-05-2019 15:15
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalThe auto tariffs face strong opposition in Congress.Continue reading White House delays imported auto tariffs decision White House delays imported auto tariffs decision originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Stock Undervalued Right Now? - Yahoo Finance

  17-05-2019 15:10 via finance.yahoo.com
  Is Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Stock Undervalued Right Now?  Yahoo FinanceHere at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless ...
  
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• 2019 Honda Civic Review and Buying Guide | A little something for everyone

  17-05-2019 15:00
  
  Filed under:Honda,Coupe,Hatchback,Sedan,Budget,Performance,Buying GuideDiving into pricing, specs, features, fuel economy and photos.Continue reading 2019 Honda Civic Review and Buying Guide | A little something for everyone 2019 Honda Civic Review and Buying Guide | A little something for everyone originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MINI hatchback review

  17-05-2019 14:45
  
  It might be getting bigger with each new generation, but the MINI is also getting better, to the extent that now it truly feels like a cut-size BMW. It's also an award winner, having scooped the Convertible of the Year title at our 2019 awards.
  In 2018 the car underwent a mid-life update consisting of tweaked exterior styling, more technology fitted and even more ways to personalise it – a key part of the MINI's appeal ever since the car was revived by BMW in 2001. And while
  
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• Trump delays tariffs on imported autos for six months

  17-05-2019 14:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump faced a Saturday deadline to make a decision on recommendations by the Commerce Department to protect the U.S. auto industry from imports on national security grounds. 
  
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• Volvo's new 'American car' - the week

  17-05-2019 14:39
  My look at Volvo's new US-born 'citizen', the S60 saloon/sedan, drew the most just-auto reader eyeballs this week, and rightly so as it's another highly competent contender in the medium/large premium sector, yet another use of the automaker's versatile SPA 'large car' platform and a very interesting illustration of an automaker's global manufacturing footprint, model selection and plant location strategy.
  
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• Volkswagen Beetle says final goodbye at Mille Miglia

  17-05-2019 14:35
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Volkswagen,Coupe,Classics,RacingThe end is finally nigh for the 'maggiolino.'Continue reading Volkswagen Beetle says final goodbye at Mille Miglia Volkswagen Beetle says final goodbye at Mille Miglia originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 May 2019 08:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Analog Semiconductors in the Global Automotive Industry: 2019 to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  17-05-2019 14:29 via businesswire.com
  Analog Semiconductors in the Global Automotive Industry: 2019 to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Analog Semiconductor Market for Automotive Industry - Forecasts from 2019 to 2024" report has been added to ...
  
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• Volvo's new 'American car' - the week | Automotive Industry Comment | just-auto - just-auto.com

  17-05-2019 14:26 via just-auto.com
  Volvo's new 'American car' - the week | Automotive Industry Comment | just-auto  just-auto.comMy look at Volvo's new US-born 'citizen', the S60 saloon/sedan, drew the most just-auto reader eyeballs this week, and rightly so as it's another highly competent ...
  
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