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• Tariffs aimed at Mexico, but U.S. companies, consumers are in the line of fire

  31-05-2019 23:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/LegalAutomakers, other industries, stock market, even Trump's allies are alarmedContinue reading Tariffs aimed at Mexico, but U.S. companies, consumers are in the line of fire Tariffs aimed at Mexico, but U.S. companies, consumers are in the line of fire originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Competition in automotive is becoming oligopolized - Kerem Alkin - Daily Sabah

  31-05-2019 22:57
  Competition in automotive is becoming oligopolized - Kerem Alkin  Daily SabahThe disruptive innovation of the 21st century due to the internet and digital transformation, aside from the opportunities it brought to the world economy,...
  
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• Recall: The Ram 1500's driveshaft could fall off

  31-05-2019 22:30
  
  Filed under:Recalls,RAM,TruckThis covers 2018 and 2019 versions of the previous-generation truck.Continue reading Recall: The Ram 1500's driveshaft could fall off Recall: The Ram 1500's driveshaft could fall off originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Italian automotive supplier plans new manufacturing plant in Detroit

  31-05-2019 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tiberina Group, a supplier of body-in-white and metal stampings for the auto industry, acquired 10 acres of land at the former American Axle site near downtown Detroit.
  
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• Driving the Toyota Supra, Honda Passport and BMW 3 Series | Autoblog Podcast #582

  31-05-2019 21:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,Audi,BMW,Chevrolet,Chrysler,Ferrari,Fiat,Honda,Jaguar,Jeep,Nissan,Toyota,Renault,Coupe,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Electric,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsPlus a Ferrari PHEV, new Trailblazer, FCA-Renault merger and Audi RS5.Continue reading Driving the Toyota Supra, Honda Passport and BMW 3 Series | Autoblog Podcast #582 Driving the Toyota Supra, Honda Passport and BMW 3 Series | Autoblog Podcast #582 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 15:55:00 EDT.Please
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class spied mostly uncovered

  31-05-2019 20:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,LuxuryThe boxy little crossover is coming into focusContinue reading 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class spied mostly uncovered 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class spied mostly uncovered originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Forget everything you know about Cadillac V

  31-05-2019 20:43
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceHere's what the 'V' badge on a Cadillac means going forward.Continue reading Forget everything you know about Cadillac V Forget everything you know about Cadillac V originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 14:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. auto sales expected to slip 5th-straight month

  31-05-2019 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Analysts say rising new-vehicle prices and affordability concerns continue to outweigh strong employment growth and high consumer confidence.
  
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• Honda sees the future in cars and Gen Z, says Arcangeli

  31-05-2019 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  "We all know the narrative: Cars are dead and dying. That's certainly true for some, but not for us. Our story is a little different," said American Honda's Henio Arcangeli Jr.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo

  31-05-2019 19:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive HistoryStill sensibly Swedish, the 900 Turbo was crazier than its turbo Volvo rivalsContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo Junkyard Gem: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 13:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Swiss police pick Hyundai Kona Electric as EV patrol car

  31-05-2019 18:54
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,Crossover,Electric,SpecialtyThey will be used by the St. Gallen canton of Switzerland.Continue reading Swiss police pick Hyundai Kona Electric as EV patrol car Swiss police pick Hyundai Kona Electric as EV patrol car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 12:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla takes orders for China-made Model 3

  31-05-2019 18:46
  US electric vehicle maker Tesla has begun taking orders for its locally-made Model 3 car in China on Friday amid strong local demand for the car.
  
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• eBay Ups Its Digital Automotive Game - pymnts.com

  31-05-2019 18:36
  eBay Ups Its Digital Automotive Game  pymnts.comIt's no secret that digital technology is bringing historic change to the automotive industry, and the latest example comes from eBay. The online marketplace ...
  
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• VW CEO says diesel scandal allegations unfounded, report says

  31-05-2019 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  German prosecutors are investigating whether VW executives, including CEO Herbert Diess and Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch, should have made a regulatory disclosure to inform investors about the emissions cheating scandal in 2015.
  
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• 2019 Honda Passport Elite Review | Value-packed road trip champ

  31-05-2019 18:10
  
  Filed under:Honda,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUVPity about the infotainment and safety tech, though.Continue reading 2019 Honda Passport Elite Review | Value-packed road trip champ 2019 Honda Passport Elite Review | Value-packed road trip champ originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Italian automotive supplier plans new manufacturing plant in Detroit - Crain's Detroit Business

  31-05-2019 18:05
  Italian automotive supplier plans new manufacturing plant in Detroit  Crain's Detroit BusinessItalian supplier acquired 10 acres of former American Axle site; Size of plant, products it would supply details still being worked out; New plant would represent ...
  
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• Waymo says self-driving semis will travel Phoenix roads

  31-05-2019 17:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Google affiliate's self-driving trucks have been tested in California, Phoenix and Georgia.
  
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• L.A. police Explorers push around a Kia Sportage to end hour-long pursuit

  31-05-2019 17:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.Continue reading L.A. police Explorers push around a Kia Sportage to end hour-long pursuit L.A. police Explorers push around a Kia Sportage to end hour-long pursuit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Big is better? - the week

  31-05-2019 17:04
  FCA's audacious proposal for a merger with Renault has certainly got everyone talking.
  
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• Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel now available on volume XLT trim

  31-05-2019 16:55
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,DieselPreviously it was limited to Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models.Continue reading Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel now available on volume XLT trim Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel now available on volume XLT trim originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford preps crossover debuts for Frankfurt auto show while rivals pull out

  31-05-2019 16:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford said it will attend the Frankfurt auto show in September in a boost for the event after rivals such as Toyota and all of Fiat Chrysler's marques decided to skip the event. So far, 22 brands have decided not to exhibit in Frankfurt.
  
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• Lotus Type 130 electric hypercar confirmed for July 16 reveal

  31-05-2019 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Lotus,Green Driving,Coupe,Electric,Performance,SupercarsDeliveries start in 2020.Continue reading Lotus Type 130 electric hypercar confirmed for July 16 reveal Lotus Type 130 electric hypercar confirmed for July 16 reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport spied in near-production form

  31-05-2019 16:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Volkswagen,CrossoverIt looks more like its concept precursor than the Teramont X.Continue reading 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport spied in near-production form 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport spied in near-production form originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why a Renault-FCA merger could be good news for Nissan, Mitsubishi

  31-05-2019 16:05
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Fiat,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultFCA would essentially become a 'client' of theirs.Continue reading Why a Renault-FCA merger could be good news for Nissan, Mitsubishi Why a Renault-FCA merger could be good news for Nissan, Mitsubishi originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK engine output down 23.4% in April

  31-05-2019 15:55
  British engine manufacturing fell 23.4% in April as UK car plant Brexit shutdowns affected powertrain demand. Total engine output for the month was 177,925 units. In the first four months of the year, total engine output reached 899,448 units, some 11.2% lower than the same period last year.
  
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• Global and China Automotive Lighting Industry Report, 2019-2025: Demand for Intelligent Lamps, Especially Automotive LED Lamps Picks up - GlobeNewswire

  31-05-2019 15:46
  Global and China Automotive Lighting Industry Report, 2019-2025: Demand for Intelligent Lamps, Especially Automotive LED Lamps Picks up  GlobeNewswireDublin, May 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global and China Automotive Lighting Industry Report, 2019-2025" report has been added to ...
  
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• This car trunk organizer is 17% off for the next 4 hours

  31-05-2019 15:37
  
  Getting a late start on your spring cleaning? No worries, we've got you covered with this great deal on a trunk organizer. With multiple compartments and non-slip bottom strips, this is a great way to tidy up the junk in your trunk.Continue reading This car trunk organizer is 17% off for the next 4 hours This car trunk organizer is 17% off for the next 4 hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 09:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this
  
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• Renault board to review FCA merger proposal Tuesday

  31-05-2019 15:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Renault directors will decide whether to open formal talks with FCA over a $35 billion merger offer. France, Renault's biggest shareholder, reiterated its support for the deal on Friday - on condition that the combination preserve French jobs, safeguard the Nissan alliance and sign up to a nascent European battery manufacturing project.
  
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• Electric Mini tows a Boeing 777 airplane, because why not?

  31-05-2019 15:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,MINI,Green Driving,Hatchback,ElectricMini is asserting its prowess in small electric cars.Continue reading Electric Mini tows a Boeing 777 airplane, because why not? Electric Mini tows a Boeing 777 airplane, because why not? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM to expand full-size truck production at Indiana plant

  31-05-2019 15:03
  General Motors says it is making a new round of upgrades and investment to its Fort Wayne Assembly plant to further increase production of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups - especially crew cab models.
  
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• Germany expands electric car incentives after disappointing sales

  31-05-2019 14:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Electric,HybridOf course, many EVs from German automakers are just starting to roll out.Continue reading Germany expands electric car incentives after disappointing sales Germany expands electric car incentives after disappointing sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive stocks fall on Trump's Mexico tariff over immigration

  31-05-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/LegalUsing tariffs in attempt to stop border crossings would cost billions, banks say.Continue reading Automotive stocks fall on Trump's Mexico tariff over immigration Automotive stocks fall on Trump's Mexico tariff over immigration originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'There was a guy in there': Wanted man found in car trunk at auto auction

  31-05-2019 13:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.Nobody ever talks much about the trunk space in a Hellcat, do they ...Continue reading 'There was a guy in there': Wanted man found in car trunk at auto auction 'There was a guy in there': Wanted man found in car trunk at auto auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 07:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• RHA urges UK-EU market access post-Brexit

  31-05-2019 13:31
  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) is calling on the government to maintain UK-EU market access after Brexit.
  
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• Ficosa sells 3m rear-view cameras since launch

  31-05-2019 13:20
  Spain-based Tier 1 components supplier Ficosa has announced that it has manufactured and sold 3m rear-view cameras worldwide since it began developing this solution in 2014.
  
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• Airport parking: top tips for a cheap deal and safe storage of your car

  31-05-2019 13:20
  Going on holiday and driving to the airport? You'll need to park your car, so here’s our guide to the dos and don'ts of airport parking
  
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• Uber loses another $1 billion as costs grow for drivers, food delivery

  31-05-2019 13:15
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Smartphone,Commercial VehiclesBut revenue was up 20%: 'Our story is simple. We're the global player'Continue reading Uber loses another $1 billion as costs grow for drivers, food delivery Uber loses another $1 billion as costs grow for drivers, food delivery originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 07:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Hyundai i10 Play 2019 review

  31-05-2019 13:03
  
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  Image 1 of 26 31 May, 2019 3:00pmAlex Ingram
  The new Hyundai i10 Play comes with plenty of extra kit, but does that make the i10 a more desirable option in the city car class?This is the Hyundai i10 Play: a recent addition to the city car’s range that aims to breathe new life into the brand’s Volkswagen up! and Toyota Aygo challenger. Having been around since 2013, does the improved kit list do enough to make it worth considering?
  Priced from £11,195, the Play cos
  
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• Lotus to reveal all-electric 'Type 130' hypercar

  31-05-2019 12:42
  Geely-owned Lotus says its all-electric hypercar - project code Type 130 - will be revealed in London on 16th July.
  
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• Cinemo and Denso Ten continue collaboration

  31-05-2019 12:42
  Cinemo and Denso Ten say they are to continue their collaboration on projects for car head units.
  
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• BMW 320d M Sport: long-term test review

  31-05-2019 12:20
  
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  Image 1 of 22 2 Jun, 2019 11:00amSean Carson
  First report: how is our new BMW 320d junior executive saloon measuring up?Mileage: 1,601
  Economy: 51.2mpg
  I’m lucky. I’m one of the few journalists who have already spent a lot of time with the new BMW 3 Series – and only a handful of months after the car officially went on sale. Things started back with a development drive of a prototype ‘G20’ 3 Series last July, where the car was shaping up for success.
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• UK truck NOx drops 50% in five years

  31-05-2019 12:17
  NOx emissions from UK lorries have halved in five years, according to new government statistics.
  
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• Unique Volkswagen Golf GTI and R created for Worthersee festival

  31-05-2019 12:04
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-05-30 13:00
  VW commissioned two teams of apprentices to build a pair of bespoke high performance Volkswagen Golfs for Worthersee 2019Volkswagen brought a bespoke Golf GTI and a unique Golf Estate to this year’s Worthersee auto show. Called the Golf GTI Aurora and the Golf Estate FighteR, the special edition models were constructed by two teams of Volkswagen apprentices, with both featuring improved performance and revised styling.
  The Volkswagen Golf GTI Aurora was built
  
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• US plans new 5%+ tariffs on all Mexican imports

  31-05-2019 11:15
  In a move that will alarm the auto industry, President Donald Trump has said the US will impose a 5% tariff (with further rises scheduled) on all goods coming from Mexico - beginning 10th June - until illegal immigration across the US-Mexico border ends.
  
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• Panasonic teams with Tropos for utility EVs

  31-05-2019 11:15
  Panasonic is collaborating with Tropos Motors to advance electric compact utility vehicles (ECUV).
  
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• Recall for over 5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models

  31-05-2019 10:53
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-05-31 10:05
  Kia has recalled 5,020 hybrid and plug-in hybrid examples of the Niro in the UK due to an overheating issue in an electrical relayKia Motor UK is recalling over 5,000 Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models following the discovery of an overheating problem.
  Approximately 5,020 UK models are affected by the voluntary recall, which has been caused by a potential overheating issue in one of the car’s electrical relays. At present, only hybrid and plug-in hyb
  
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• '2018 was the year the UK car industry went backwards'

  31-05-2019 10:50
  
  Mike Rutherford2019-06-02 16:00
  2018 was a disastrous year for the UK car industry with it going backwards in too many crucial areas, says Mike RutherfordUp-to-the-minute UK auto industry stats I’ve just nicked show colossal changes in 2018 over 2017.
  True, Jaguar Land Rover retained its position as our largest vehicle manufacturer. Equally good news was that, across the UK automotive scene, job numbers stayed the same (at 856,000), with at least 10 per cent of employees hailing from Europ
  
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• Foreign Automotive Industry Outlook: Treading a Rough Road - Zacks.com

  31-05-2019 06:00
  Foreign Automotive Industry Outlook: Treading a Rough Road  Zacks.comCompanies in the Zacks Automotive – Foreign industry are involved in designing, engineering, manufacturing, distributing, and selling vehicles, components ...
  
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• 2020 Cadillac CT4-V, CT5-V revealed, less powerful than predecessors

  31-05-2019 01:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Cadillac,Sedan,PerformanceThere may be more potent versions in the future.Continue reading 2020 Cadillac CT4-V, CT5-V revealed, less powerful than predecessors 2020 Cadillac CT4-V, CT5-V revealed, less powerful than predecessors originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 May 2019 19:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Seattle man builds fence around car-share vehicle on his property

  31-05-2019 01:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Mercedes-Benz,Commercial VehiclesSomeone left it there, so he's seeking storage fees.Continue reading Seattle man builds fence around car-share vehicle on his property Seattle man builds fence around car-share vehicle on his property originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 May 2019 19:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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