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• McLaren Indy 500 washout was a comedy of errors: 'We defeated ourselves'

  20-05-2019 23:46
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Weird Car News,McLaren,RacingNo steering wheel, wrong paint, metric conversion error and much more.Continue reading McLaren Indy 500 washout was a comedy of errors: 'We defeated ourselves' McLaren Indy 500 washout was a comedy of errors: 'We defeated ourselves' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 17:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This car seat folds up to fit in your purse or backpack

  20-05-2019 23:36
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Affiliate PostsIt's only $35.Continue reading This car seat folds up to fit in your purse or backpack This car seat folds up to fit in your purse or backpack originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 17:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Plymouth Rapid Transit muscle car concepts bring six figures each

  20-05-2019 23:20
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Auctions,Coupe,ClassicsThe most expensive sold for way more than $300,000.Continue reading Plymouth Rapid Transit muscle car concepts bring six figures each Plymouth Rapid Transit muscle car concepts bring six figures each originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Porsche Cayenne Coupe 2019 review

  20-05-2019 23:10
  
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  Image 1 of 18 20 May, 2019 11:00pmRichard Ingram
  What does the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe offer over the standard car? We try it out in Turbo guise to find outThe original Porsche Cayenne set a high handling benchmark in the luxury SUV class when it launched almost two decades ago. It has solidified its place at the front of the pack ever since, with the latest version retaining its dynamic honours when it debuted towards the end of 2017.
  But while rivals like Mercedes and BMW have
  
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• Turo and Metromile partner on pay-per-mile insurance policy

  20-05-2019 22:55
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Driving,InsuranceThe new program means Turo hosts pay only for the miles they drive.Continue reading Turo and Metromile partner on pay-per-mile insurance policy Turo and Metromile partner on pay-per-mile insurance policy originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's Maven, citing strategy shift, pulls out of Chicago, New York

  20-05-2019 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Maven, the mobility brand operated by GM, said its car-sharing service will remain in operation in Detroit and Los Angeles while it discontinues operations in other major U.S. cities.
  
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• MTS Equips Renowned Automotive Institute For Advanced Vehicle Performance Evaluation - Yahoo Finance

  20-05-2019 22:05
  MTS Equips Renowned Automotive Institute For Advanced Vehicle Performance Evaluation  Yahoo FinanceEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Systems Corporation (MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems, motion ...
  
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• Automotive Bearing Market Report 2019, Analysis 2013-2018 & Forecasts 2019-2025 - PRNewswire

  20-05-2019 22:00
  Automotive Bearing Market Report 2019, Analysis 2013-2018 & Forecasts 2019-2025  PRNewswireDUBLIN, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Bearing Market (2013-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The 2025 ...
  
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• Pair of perfect Honda NSX Type Rs go up for auction in Tokyo

  20-05-2019 21:40
  
  Filed under:Acura,Honda,Auctions,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsBoth have under 1,000 miles on the odometer.Continue reading Pair of perfect Honda NSX Type Rs go up for auction in Tokyo Pair of perfect Honda NSX Type Rs go up for auction in Tokyo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler to cut administration costs by 20%, report says

  20-05-2019 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Incoming boss Ola Kaellenius is working on a cost-cutting program, dubbed "Move," to reach profit margin targets threatened by trade talks and product launch issues, a German newspaper reported.
  
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• 2019 Lexus UX Review and Buying Guide | More Lexus, less Corolla, please

  20-05-2019 21:00
  
  Diving into the pricing, specs, features, fuel economy and photos of the Lexus UX 200 and UX 250h hybrid compact crossover.Continue reading 2019 Lexus UX Review and Buying Guide | More Lexus, less Corolla, please 2019 Lexus UX Review and Buying Guide | More Lexus, less Corolla, please originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM moves closer to securing Missouri tax break

  20-05-2019 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  State senators passed incentives that would give GM $50 million in tax credits over 10 years in return for a $750 million investment to expand a light-truck assembly plant.
  
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• 2020 Land Rover Defender hybrid spied with hidden winch

  20-05-2019 20:05
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Land Rover,SUV,Hybrid,Luxury,Off-RoadThe winch is mounted behind the bumper, Power Wagon-style.Continue reading 2020 Land Rover Defender hybrid spied with hidden winch 2020 Land Rover Defender hybrid spied with hidden winch originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 14:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla shares, bonds take a hit as investors fear 'code red'

  20-05-2019 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Investors worry about the automaker's cash burn, sales outlook and problems with an Autopilot system that CEO Elon Musk has held out as key to the electric carmaker's future. One analyst called the company's predicament a "code red situation."
  
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• Ford axing 7,000 white collar workers

  20-05-2019 19:47
  Ford said on Monday (20 May) it was laying off about 7,000 workers, about 10% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring plan designed to save it US$600m a year.
  
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• ACEA still opposes US-proposed anti-WTO trade rules

  20-05-2019 19:17
  The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) on Monday (20 May) reiterated its "opposition to any trade-restrictive measures that are incompatible with WTO rules".
  
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• The Suzuki Jimny is the classic Defender homage Land Rover should be building

  20-05-2019 18:50
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Suzuki,SUV,Off-RoadDiminutive and hardy, the Jimny is now what the Defender should be.Continue reading The Suzuki Jimny is the classic Defender homage Land Rover should be building The Suzuki Jimny is the classic Defender homage Land Rover should be building originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Suzuki Jimny is the classic Defender homage Land Rover should be building

  20-05-2019 18:50
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Suzuki,SUV,Off-RoadDiminutive and hardy, the Jimny is now what the Defender should be.Continue reading Suzuki Jimny is the classic Defender homage Land Rover should be building Suzuki Jimny is the classic Defender homage Land Rover should be building originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hylton automotive students rebuild Jeep - PotomacLocal.com

  20-05-2019 18:33
  Hylton automotive students rebuild Jeep  PotomacLocal.comOn May 16, students from C.D. Hylton High School's automotive class completed the final touches of a rebuild project.
  
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• GM: Most vehicles to get over-the-air upgrade tech by 2023

  20-05-2019 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  The company's new electronic systems, designed to handle internet software downloads, will be capable of handling up to 4.5 terabytes of data processing power per hour, five times the current capability.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover posts profitable quarter amidst big yearly losses

  20-05-2019 18:20
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Jaguar,Land Rover,LuxuryThings appear to be slowly improving for JLR.Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover posts profitable quarter amidst big yearly losses Jaguar Land Rover posts profitable quarter amidst big yearly losses originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• TV remains largest UK advertising channel for automotive brands - Netimperative

  20-05-2019 17:48
  TV remains largest UK advertising channel for automotive brands  NetimperativeTV remains the largest UK advertising channel for automotive brands, with a 6% rise in advertising spend in the 52 weeks to end of February 2019 in ...
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover posts first profit in 4 quarters

  20-05-2019 17:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar Land Rover expects cost reductions, led by job cuts, and a turnaround in China, where inventories have been trimmed, to shore up turnaround efforts at Britain’s largest automaker.
  
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• Biggest rebate of the month: Save 25% off this brand-new SUV

  20-05-2019 17:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Jaguar,Land Rover,LuxuryNow is the time to get a great deal on a brand-new car, truck, or sport utility vehicle in May 2019. Save up to 25 percent on one new SUV. Click here for the best new-car deals.Continue reading Biggest rebate of the month: Save 25% off this brand-new SUV Biggest rebate of the month: Save 25% off this brand-new SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  E
  
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• Automotive Image Sensor Addresses LED Flicker Mitigation - Sensors Online

  20-05-2019 17:43
  Automotive Image Sensor Addresses LED Flicker Mitigation  Sensors OnlineOmniVision Technologies' OX01D10 is the company's next generation 1-Mpixel image sensor for automotive viewing applications. The sensor exploits ...
  
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• New Cupra Formentor teased ahead of 29 April reveal

  20-05-2019 17:37
  
  The popular Formentor will soon gain a mid-life refresh with new LED lights and an illuminated badge
  
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• New Cupra Formentor: prices and specs adjusted

  20-05-2019 17:37
  Cupra has given the Formentor range a tickle for 2021, with some revised prices and an updated options list. Now, the SUV starts from £27,745 for the base-model 1.5-litre petrol variant, which is an increase of £345.
  Buyers can now specify a couple of new metallic paint finishes on the car (Nevada White and Asphalt Blue), as well as an improved Beats audio system. Every DSG-equipped version of the Formentor now comes with a heated steering wheel as standard, too.SEE MORE New five-cyl
  
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• New Cupra Formentor facelift spotted testing

  20-05-2019 17:37
  The popular Formentor will soon gain a mid-life refresh
  
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• New Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid PHEV on sale in the UK now

  20-05-2019 17:37
  
  Cupra has broadened the Formentor SUV’s engine range with a new plug-in hybrid model. It joins the recently launched 148bhp 1.5-litre base model petrol variant and has a starting price of £38,625.
  The Formentor PHEV shares the same turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, electric motor and 13kWh battery pack as the latest Volkswagen Golf GTE. The system has a combined output of 242bhp and 400Nm of torque, which Cupra says is enough for a 0–62mph time of seven second
  
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• New 2021 Cupra Formentor gains new plug-in hybrid and petrol powertrains

  20-05-2019 17:37
  Cupra has launched further derivatives of the new Formentor SUV, which is now available with a cheaper plug-in hybrid powertrain and two new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, with either 187bhp or 242bhp.
  The new, cheaper version of the Formentor PHEV is priced from £35,770 and features the same 1.4-litre four-cylinder powertrain as the Volkswagen Golf e-Hybrid. The system mixes the petrol engine with a 114bhp electric motor and 12.8kWh battery pack, for a combined output of 201bhp a
  
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• New 2020 Cupra Formentor: UK prices and specs revealed

  20-05-2019 17:37
  
  UK prices and specifications for the new Cupra Formentor performance crossover have been revealed, with orders for the 306bhp 2.0-litre turbo version starting now. 
  The list price kicks off at £39,830 for the Formentor in VZ2 specification. Drive is sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox, while standard equipment includes 10.25-inch digital instruments, a 12-inch central infotainment system, black nappa leather heated bucket seats, front and rear park
  
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• New 2020 Cupra Formentor arrives as brand’s first unique model

  20-05-2019 17:37
  
  The sleek Cupra Formentor performance SUV gets 242bhp plug-in hybrid and 306bhp turbocharged petrol options
  
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• Cupra Formentor to get mid-life update in 2024

  20-05-2019 17:37
  Cupra is looking to refresh its best-selling car with tweaks inside and out
  
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• Cupra Formentor range expanded with new entry-level trim

  20-05-2019 17:37
  
  Cupra has launched a new entry-level version of the Formentor, which features the same look as the 306bhp flagship model, but borrows the less powerful 148bhp 1.5-litre engine from the SEAT Leon hatchback.
  The new entry-level Formentor is available to order now, priced from £27,395, with first deliveries expected to arrive during spring 2021. The base-model will also be joined by a new 242bhp plug-in hybrid variant in the New Year.SEE MORE New Cupra Formentor 2020 reviewCupra’s entry
  
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• Mercedes to reduce models, variants and options in the U.S. to simplify lineup

  20-05-2019 17:25
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceBrand makes announcement at dealer meeting.Continue reading Mercedes to reduce models, variants and options in the U.S. to simplify lineup Mercedes to reduce models, variants and options in the U.S. to simplify lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan future models - platforms and timings

  20-05-2019 17:24
  Twenty years on from its rescue by Renault, Nissan Motor is unrecogniseable from the heavily indebted firm which Louis Schweitzer, Carlos Ghosn and Yoshikazu Hanawa began rebuilding in 1999 with the creation of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. In the post-Ghosn era and with a proposed FCA-Renault merger under discussion, what might the 2020s hold for Nissan?
  
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• Golden Saint Technologies signs deal with automotive firm to build data centre in Thailand - Data Economy

  20-05-2019 17:20
  Golden Saint Technologies signs deal with automotive firm to build data centre in Thailand  Data EconomyAfter the company seals the deal, both parties will then work hand in hand to establish an appropriate funding structure for the project.
  
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• Tata's Jaguar Land Rover back in the black for one quarter at least

  20-05-2019 17:17
  In a reversal of fortunes that surely will please owner Tata Motors. Britain's Jaguar Land Rover has booked a pre-tax profit after three consecutive quarters of red ink.
  
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• Aluminum-bodied Ford F-150 has lower insurance losses than other pickups

  20-05-2019 17:10
  
  Filed under:Ford,Auto Repair,Insurance,TruckIt also has similar losses to its steel predecessor.Continue reading Aluminum-bodied Ford F-150 has lower insurance losses than other pickups Aluminum-bodied Ford F-150 has lower insurance losses than other pickups originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover returns to profit in Q3 despite pandemic

  20-05-2019 16:50
  
  Jaguar Land Rover has issued its financials for the third quarter of this financial year, revealing a pre-tax profit of £439 million from September to December 2020 despite the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit.
  That figure is the best third-quarter performance Jaguar Land Rover has on record, showing a £121 million improvement over the same period last year. It’s also up by £374 million from Q2, when the UK was under its first coronavirus lockdown.SEE MORE T
  
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• NBC ready to showcase the Indianapolis 500 for the first time

  20-05-2019 16:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,TV/Movies,RacingMike Tirico, Danica Patrick, even Tom Hanks will do it up big.Continue reading NBC ready to showcase the Indianapolis 500 for the first time NBC ready to showcase the Indianapolis 500 for the first time originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Five years after its revival - what next for Datsun?

  20-05-2019 16:19
  Nissan brought back Datsun in 2014 as a brand specialising in small, cheap models for lower income countries. Since then, Datsun has been rolled out to 14 markets, with India, Indonesia, South Africa, Russia and Kazakhstan being the main ones. Nissan's next challenge is to launch a second generation of models, the first of which should begin in 18 months' time.
  
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• Ford cutting 7,000 salaried workers worldwide

  20-05-2019 16:05
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Ford10% of white-collar workforce — 2,300 are in the U.S.Continue reading Ford cutting 7,000 salaried workers worldwide Ford cutting 7,000 salaried workers worldwide originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched

  20-05-2019 16:03
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-05-20 15:00
  The new limited Mercedes X-Class Element Edition pick-up features more standard equipment and a unique liveryMercedes has launched a new, limited edition variant of its X-Class pick-up truck. Called the Mercedes X-Class Element Edition, it adds a range of optional extras and a handful of unique styling features to the range topping X-Class Progressive. The new model is available for business lease in the UK now from £459 per month on a 36-month contract, with
  
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• 2020 Cadillac XT6 fuel economy announced

  20-05-2019 15:25
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Crossover,LuxuryBetter than some luxury three-row competitorsContinue reading 2020 Cadillac XT6 fuel economy announced 2020 Cadillac XT6 fuel economy announced originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford plans 7,000 salaried job cuts by September, saving $600M a year

  20-05-2019 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  "Saying goodbye to colleagues is difficult," CEO Jim Hackett writes to employees.
  
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• Higher costs hit Russian polymer supplier's Q1 result

  20-05-2019 15:10
  Russia's R&P Polyplastic, which supplies polymer materials mainly to local automakers, said it booked a "considerable increase" in sales volume in the first quarter of 2019 though revenue targets were not reached.  
  
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• Satellite photos show mile-long gasoline lines in oil-rich Venezuela

  20-05-2019 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/LegalEvents in the stricken country are 'all coming together in a toxic brew.'Continue reading Satellite photos show mile-long gasoline lines in oil-rich Venezuela Satellite photos show mile-long gasoline lines in oil-rich Venezuela originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• W Series leader Jamie Chadwick will be a Williams F1 development driver

  20-05-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingContinue reading W Series leader Jamie Chadwick will be a Williams F1 development driver W Series leader Jamie Chadwick will be a Williams F1 development driver originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2019 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Denso eyes higher stake and powertrain sale to Aisan

  20-05-2019 14:26
  Denso and powertrain supplier Aisan have reached a basic agreement, following a directors' meeting today (20 May) to begin studying increasing Denso's stake in Aisan, and also transferring part of Denso's powertrain business to Aisan.
  
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