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• This remote controlled car defies gravity

  24-06-2019 23:37
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Affiliate PostsThis car can race on the walls.Continue reading This remote controlled car defies gravity This remote controlled car defies gravity originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Citroen C4 Cactus is nearly dead, and that's probably for the best

  24-06-2019 23:10
  
  Filed under:Citroen,CrossoverYou either die weird, or live long enough to become mainstream.Continue reading The Citroen C4 Cactus is nearly dead, and that's probably for the best The Citroen C4 Cactus is nearly dead, and that's probably for the best originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Veneno Roadster, One:1, One-77, LaFerrari, P1, Veyron headline 25-car Bonham's auction

  24-06-2019 22:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Aston Martin,Bugatti,Lamborghini,Maserati,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,Porsche,SupercarsStunning collection was seized by European authorities.Continue reading Veneno Roadster, One:1, One-77, LaFerrari, P1, Veyron headline 25-car Bonham's auction Veneno Roadster, One:1, One-77, LaFerrari, P1, Veyron headline 25-car Bonham's auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1989 Audi V8 Quattro

  24-06-2019 22:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Audi,Automotive HistoryThe ancestor of the A8, equipped with Audi's first V8 engine.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1989 Audi V8 Quattro Junkyard Gem: 1989 Audi V8 Quattro originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. waives tariffs on Japanese aluminum for Tesla battery cells

  24-06-2019 21:50
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Crossover,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceTesla said domestic sources can't meet its quantity and quality requirements.Continue reading U.S. waives tariffs on Japanese aluminum for Tesla battery cells U.S. waives tariffs on Japanese aluminum for Tesla battery cells originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch the 24 Hours of Nurburgring's most memorable moments

  24-06-2019 20:50
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,PerformanceUnbelievable passes, fiery Ferraris and driving blind.Continue reading Watch the 24 Hours of Nurburgring's most memorable moments Watch the 24 Hours of Nurburgring's most memorable moments originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Body of missing automotive journalist is found in river 2 weeks after he veered off-course - Los Angeles Times

  24-06-2019 20:40 via latimes.com
  Body of missing automotive journalist is found in river 2 weeks after he veered off-course  Los Angeles TimesThe body of a well-known automotive journalist was found in a Northern California river last week, capping a weeks-long search for the missing man, according ...
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Tucson upgraded to an IIHS Top Safety Pick+

  24-06-2019 20:15
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Safety,CrossoverIt's all about the headlights.Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Tucson upgraded to an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ 2019 Hyundai Tucson upgraded to an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche 911 Heritage Design Packs add retro flair to modern cars

  24-06-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Porsche,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceThe 911 Speedster's design previewed what's to come.Continue reading Porsche 911 Heritage Design Packs add retro flair to modern cars Porsche 911 Heritage Design Packs add retro flair to modern cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Infineon to Swipe Automotive Chip Lead from NXP Semiconductors - Electronic Design

  24-06-2019 19:42 via electronicdesign.com
  Infineon to Swipe Automotive Chip Lead from NXP Semiconductors  Electronic DesignInfineon agreed to buy Cypress Semiconductor for $10 billion this month because it believes that the car of the future can sustain the semiconductor industry of ...
  
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• Paris may offer flying taxis to 2024 Olympics guests

  24-06-2019 19:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,FutureYou'd beat the traffic from the airport with a ride from Airbus.Continue reading Paris may offer flying taxis to 2024 Olympics guests Paris may offer flying taxis to 2024 Olympics guests originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BlackBerry QNX automotive footprint grows to 150 million vehicles - BetaKit

  24-06-2019 18:58 via betakit.com
  BlackBerry QNX automotive footprint grows to 150 million vehicles  BetaKitBlackBerry announced that its QNX software is now currently embedded in over 150 million cars, representing an increase of 30 million cars since last year.
  
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• Daimler moves on with resuming Egyptian Mercedes car assembly

  24-06-2019 18:46
  Daimler has moved on its plans - first announced in January - to resume Mercedes-Benz car assembly in Egypt.
  
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• Could the GMC Jimmy come back as a Wrangler fighter?

  24-06-2019 18:40
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,GMC,SUV,Future,Off-RoadCould be a standalone model or a ZR2-like trim for the Canyon.Continue reading Could the GMC Jimmy come back as a Wrangler fighter? Could the GMC Jimmy come back as a Wrangler fighter? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sulphur-resistant thick film resistors for automotive - Electronics Weekly

  24-06-2019 18:22 via electronicsweekly.com
  Sulphur-resistant thick film resistors for automotive  Electronics WeeklyBourns has announced a sulphur-resistant AEC-Q200 compliant thick film resistor family. Model CRxxxxA-AS chip resistor series is offered in eight different.
  
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• Porsche recalls 100,000 cars due to rollaway risk

  24-06-2019 18:10
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Porsche,Hatchback,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceSome Cayenne and Panamera transmissions may not actually be in Park.Continue reading Porsche recalls 100,000 cars due to rollaway risk Porsche recalls 100,000 cars due to rollaway risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UPDATE: Truck driver charged in deaths of 7 motorcyclists

  24-06-2019 17:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,MotorcycleMC members were Marines and their spouses.Continue reading UPDATE: Truck driver charged in deaths of 7 motorcyclists UPDATE: Truck driver charged in deaths of 7 motorcyclists originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bikers honor 7 motorcyclists killed in crash

  24-06-2019 17:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,MotorcycleMC members were Marines and their spouses.Continue reading Bikers honor 7 motorcyclists killed in crash Bikers honor 7 motorcyclists killed in crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Changing Face of Automotive Lubricants - ENGINEERING.com

  24-06-2019 17:49 via engineering.com
  The Changing Face of Automotive Lubricants  ENGINEERING.comHybrid and electric vehicles encourage wider adoption of PFPE lubricants.
  
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• Reflections on a market with Magna Mirrors

  24-06-2019 17:43
  Vehicle rearview mirrors have transformed into complex vision systems jammed with electronics and consumer safety features. Magna Mirrors is a global leader in the innovation and production of full mirror systems.Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we caught up with Keith Foote, Vice President of Engineering at Magna Mirrors of America about the auto-dimming, feature-packed exterior mirrors and mirrorless cars.
  
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• Eaton plans to power European soccer stadiums with old Nissan Leaf batteries

  24-06-2019 17:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,ElectricFootball stadiums, we mean.Continue reading Eaton plans to power European soccer stadiums with old Nissan Leaf batteries Eaton plans to power European soccer stadiums with old Nissan Leaf batteries originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lotus Evija name rumoured for new electric hypercar

  24-06-2019 17:13
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-06-24 16:18
  Lotus Evija nameplate could be worn by either the Type 130 hypercar or the brand’s forthcoming sports carLotus’ upcoming hypercar could be called the Lotus Evija, after the British sports car manufacturer filed to trademark the name. Currently known as the Type 130, the electric hypercar will be revealed in the coming weeks.
  The firm has applied to registered the Evija name under a variety of different trademark classes, ranging from toys to vehicle dev
  
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• UPDATE: 2020 Land Rover Defender interior spy shots confirm leaked design

  24-06-2019 16:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Land Rover,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadIt has a chunky dash with big screens.Continue reading UPDATE: 2020 Land Rover Defender interior spy shots confirm leaked design UPDATE: 2020 Land Rover Defender interior spy shots confirm leaked design originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Land Rover Defender interior spy shots confirm leaked design

  24-06-2019 16:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Land Rover,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadIt has a chunky dash with big screens.Continue reading 2020 Land Rover Defender interior spy shots confirm leaked design 2020 Land Rover Defender interior spy shots confirm leaked design originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best electric scooters - pictures

  24-06-2019 16:30
  Pictures of the best electric scooters
  
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• Fleet industry has 'a frightening' lack of knowledge on WLTP - Cox Automotive - FleetNews

  24-06-2019 16:18 via fleetnews.co.uk
  Fleet industry has 'a frightening' lack of knowledge on WLTP - Cox Automotive  FleetNewsThe lack of knowledge about the van Worldwide Light vehicle Testing Procedure “really is frightening”, according to James Davis, director of insight and strategy ...
  
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• All-electric Jaguar XJ coming soon on platform shared with 'Road Rover'

  24-06-2019 16:10
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Land Rover,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Electric,Future,Hybrid,LuxuryWill also have an ICE version, and next-gen Range Rover to follow.Continue reading All-electric Jaguar XJ coming soon on platform shared with 'Road Rover' All-electric Jaguar XJ coming soon on platform shared with 'Road Rover' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Steering tomorrow's car - Q&A with Nexteer

  24-06-2019 16:07
  Nexteer Automotive is a global manufacturer of steering and driveline systems. Earlier this year, it produced its 60-millionth electric power steering (EPS) system. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we spoke to Rudiger Hiemenz, Executive Director Engineering - EMEA and South America Division, Nexteer about the ways in which the supplier is pushing back the technical boundaries of a range of steering technologies.
  
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• From assembly line to VW supervisory board

  24-06-2019 16:06
  A former Daimler assembly line worker has been appointed to the Volkswagen supervisory board.
  
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• Could FCA-Renault merger talks resume?

  24-06-2019 15:56
  Some industry observers are speculating a board shake-up at Nissan may bring the shelved FCA proposal to merge with Renault back to the negotiating table.
  
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• This might be a Lotus SUV test mule

  24-06-2019 15:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Lotus,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceIt's using a Lynk and Co. body to hide the Lotus chassis underneath.Continue reading This might be a Lotus SUV test mule This might be a Lotus SUV test mule originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This phone mount for your bicycle is 15% off for the next 3 hours

  24-06-2019 15:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Lotus,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceGPS isn't only helpful on the road, it can also be a lifesaver on bike trails. Sometimes, it's helpful to have GPS at a glance while cycling, and this phone mount makes it easy to do just that.Continue reading This phone mount for your bicycle is 15% off for the next 3 hours This phone mount for your bicycle is 15% off for the next 3 hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for u
  
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• World’s fastest tractor hits 103mph with Guy Martin at the wheel

  24-06-2019 15:03
  
  Jake Weaver2019-06-24 14:00
  A JCB Fastrac driven by Guy Martin has set a new British speed record for tractors, hitting over 103mphJCB and Guy Martin have broken the current world record for the fastest recorded speed in a tractor. The attempt took place at Elvington Airfield near York where the JCB Fastrac tractor managed to hit 103.6mph, beating the previous record by nearly 20mph.
  The record-breaking Fastrac used a modified version of the 7.2-litre, 6-cylinder DieselMax engine found in the re
  
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• Lewis Hamilton to F1 fans: 'If you say it's boring, I totally understand it'

  24-06-2019 14:55
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Mercedes-Benz,Racing76 points ahead of Vettel, he criticizes Formula One's rules.Continue reading Lewis Hamilton to F1 fans: 'If you say it's boring, I totally understand it' Lewis Hamilton to F1 fans: 'If you say it's boring, I totally understand it' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler slumps as diesel crackdown wipes out profit growth

  24-06-2019 14:35
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Mercedes-Benz,Diesel,LuxuryProfit warning followed a recall of 60,000 diesel cars in Germany.Continue reading Daimler slumps as diesel crackdown wipes out profit growth Daimler slumps as diesel crackdown wipes out profit growth originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Palisade Review and Buying Guide | Bigger, fancier, better

  24-06-2019 14:25
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Mercedes-Benz,Diesel,LuxuryEverything we know so far about the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, an all-new three-row family crossover. We review its specs, features, interior space, technology and how it compares to its rivals.Continue reading 2020 Hyundai Palisade Review and Buying Guide | Bigger, fancier, better 2020 Hyundai Palisade Review and Buying Guide | Bigger, fancier, better originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:25:00 EDT.Pl
  
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• Smaller SUVs continue to soar in Europe

  24-06-2019 14:08
  Small and compact SUVs were the only segments to post double-digit growth in Europe in May 2019 while VW Group and PSA drove the growth in those segments, outselling Renault-Nissan, according to JATO Dynamics analysis. Registrations of pure electric cars (BEV) soared by 85% but still only counted for a marginal piece of the sales pie.
  
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• Gestamp prepared for tie-ups - executive chairman

  24-06-2019 14:06
  Gestamp says it is "prepared" for consolidation in the industry, but maintains it will continue its focus on implementing 4.0 techniques embracing digital technologies.
  
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• Ameri100 Enters into Master Services Agreement with New Automotive Industry Client - GlobeNewswire

  24-06-2019 14:00 via globenewswire.com
  Ameri100 Enters into Master Services Agreement with New Automotive Industry Client  GlobeNewswireATLANTA, June 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMERI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRH) (“Ameri100”), a specialized SAP® cloud, digital and enterprise ...
  
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• On a roll with Goodyear's VP Product Development

  24-06-2019 13:55
  There are so many factors shaping the global tyre market.Over the last decade alone, the popularity of EVs and SUVs has steadily increased, prompting manufacturers to redesign their tyres.The increasing segmentation of the car market has also resulted in a more complex tyre market.In response, manufacturers have found yet more ways in which to address tyre weight, rolling resistance, noise and fuel efficiency. Future mobility models will reshape the tyre market further. To learn how Goodyear is
  
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• MCU targeted at industrial and automotive engine management - Electropages

  24-06-2019 13:41 via electropages.com
  MCU targeted at industrial and automotive engine management  ElectropagesMouser now offers the MPC5777C Power Architecture microcontroller from NXP Semiconductors. Providing three dual-issue, 32-bit CPU core complexes, this ...
  
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• Daimler revises profits forecast

  24-06-2019 13:30
  Daimler said an "increase of provisions for various ongoing governmental proceedings and measures relating to diesel vehicles by a high three digit million [euro] amount" would affect its second quarter 2019 earnings and be taken into account in the group EBIT.
  
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• SalesMaster celebrates 10 years of automotive innovation - FleetPoint

  24-06-2019 12:57 via fleetpoint.org
  SalesMaster celebrates 10 years of automotive innovation  FleetPointPioneering automotive software firm, SalesMaster, is celebrating a decade of providing comprehensive, real-time dealer and OEM solutions to enhance ...
  
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• VinFast launches first home grown model in Vietnam

  24-06-2019 12:36
  The leading domestic conglomerate in Vietnam, VinGroup, officially opened its new vehicle assembly plant in the northern port city of Haiphong with a ceremony attended by prime minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and other government officials.
  
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• Ricardo joins NIST workshop on ADS safety

  24-06-2019 12:01
  Ricardo is collaborating with the US Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Intel, Intel Mobileye, Lyft, SAE International and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, in a workshop to evaluate current perspectives on Automated Driving Systems (ADS).
  
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• Maruti Suzuki joins Bank of Baroda for vehicle finance

  24-06-2019 11:59
  Maruti Suzuki India announced signing of 'Preferred Financier' MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) agreement with Bank of Baroda, one of India's largest public sector banks.
  
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• Most UK van operators to go electric - FTA

  24-06-2019 11:25
  Britain's Freight Transport Organisation (FTA) says the majority (71%) of UK van operators intend to use electric vehicles in their fleets this year, according to its 2019 Logistics Report with Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking.
  
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• Benteler opens Spain axle plant for PSA supply

  24-06-2019 11:25
  Benteler has opened a plant in Mos, Spain, to produce rear-axle components for a new platform for PSA and creating 175 extra jobs.
  
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• Should I buy a nearly new car?

  24-06-2019 11:24
  
  Dean Gibson2019-06-24 10:30
  If you're not fussed about ordering a brand-new car to your exact needs, then bag a big bargain and buy a nearly new car insteadThe simple answer to the question 'should I buy a nearly new car?' is yes, if you can afford it. But of course it's a lot more complicated than that. Dealers across the UK offer nearly new cars on their forecourts, and choosing one can give a good deal to buyers that need a car, but aren't bothered about picking their own exact specification.
  
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• MCMT delivers automotive heritage skills boost with launch of new Apprenticeship course - Shropshire Live

  24-06-2019 11:11 via shropshirelive.com
  MCMT delivers automotive heritage skills boost with launch of new Apprenticeship course  Shropshire LiveA new course is being launched to help prevent traditional automotive craft skills being lost forever.
  
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