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• Group 1 Automotive Acquires Two BMW/MINI dealerships in New Mexico - PRNewswire

  08-07-2019 22:07 via prnewswire.com
  Group 1 Automotive Acquires Two BMW/MINI dealerships in New Mexico  PRNewswireHOUSTON, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the ...
  
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• GM's next-generation, midengine Corvette to tour U.S. dealerships

  08-07-2019 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  The midengine Corvette will tour over 125 dealerships in the U.S. through early 2020, following a reveal to be livestreamed July 18.
  
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• Donaldson Introduces Protective Vent for Automotive Battery Packs - Business Wire

  08-07-2019 20:18 via businesswire.com
  Donaldson Introduces Protective Vent for Automotive Battery Packs  Business WireDonaldson's new high-performance battery pack vent helps guard automotive battery packs from surrounding contaminants while equalizing pressure.
  
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• UK LCV sales growth continues

  08-07-2019 19:40
  June 2019 was the sixth consecutive month of growth for UK new light commercial vehicle sales as volume rose 13.5%, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Which Countries Are Winning The Electric Automotive Race? - ValueWalk

  08-07-2019 19:24 via valuewalk.com
  Which Countries Are Winning The Electric Automotive Race?  ValueWalkAfter years of sitting quietly on the side-lines, electric cars are finally having their moment in the spotlight. Over the next two decades, the global automotive ...
  
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• Automotive Leader JM Family Enterprises Diversifies with Acquisition of Home Franchise Concepts - Business Wire

  08-07-2019 19:15 via businesswire.com
  Automotive Leader JM Family Enterprises Diversifies with Acquisition of Home Franchise Concepts  Business WireJM Family, a $16.3B automotive company, acquired Home Franchise Concepts, one of the largest franchising systems in the home improvement industry.
  
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• BMW crafts beautiful R nineT /5 as an homage to its own success

  08-07-2019 19:07
  
  Filed under:BMW,MotorcycleContinue reading BMW crafts beautiful R nineT /5 as an homage to its own success BMW crafts beautiful R nineT /5 as an homage to its own success originally appeared on Autoblog on 2019-07-08 19:07:00.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alpina will produce a BMW X7-based 'XB7' and 8 Series models

  08-07-2019 18:23
  
  Filed under:Auto News,BMW,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Alpina will produce a BMW X7-based 'XB7' and 8 Series models Alpina will produce a BMW X7-based 'XB7' and 8 Series models originally appeared on Autoblog on 2019-07-08 18:23:00.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive TIC Market 2017-2018 & 2019-2025: Focus on Vehicle Inspection, Electric Components and Electronics, OEM Testing, Telematics - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  08-07-2019 18:22 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive TIC Market 2017-2018 & 2019-2025: Focus on Vehicle Inspection, Electric Components and Electronics, OEM Testing, Telematics - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive TIC Market by *Service* Type (Testing, Inspection, Certification), Sourcing (In-house and Outsourcing), Application ...
  
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• FCA is recalling over 82,000 vehicles for unexpected shift to neutral

  08-07-2019 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA said the recall is for 2014 model-year Jeep Cherokees equipped with a V-6 engine. Customer feedback led to the discovery of an issue that could cause an unexpected shift into neutral.
  
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• 2020 C8 Corvette rear end pic leaks online days before debut

  08-07-2019 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Interesting design details are just how concave the rear deck lid is and how high the spoiler sits in relation to the roof itself. In this photo, the car is pointed down a bit, but it's still remarkable just how high the tail will be.
  
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• Toyota Europe launching electric van

  08-07-2019 18:03
  Toyota will join the party and launch an electric van next year to meet the demand of burgeoning last mile delivery requirements and the need to meet stricter emission rules in European cities.
  
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• Government invests £40m to overcome on-street electric-car charging hurdles

  08-07-2019 17:41
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-07-09 11:30
  Wireless and pop-up pavement chargers to benefit from £37m investment as DfT seeks solutions for drivers with no off-street parkingThe Department for Transport is investing £37m in a series of 12 projects that aim to tackle the issue of where drivers who park on the street can charge their electric cars. Wireless charging pads that remove the need for trailing wires, EV chargers that pop up out of the pavement, and a project that will see multiple charg
  
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• Government invests £40m to overcome off-street electric-car charging hurdles

  08-07-2019 17:41
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-07-09 00:01
  Wireless and pop-up pavement chargers to benefit from £37m investment as DfT seeks solutions for drivers with no off-street parkingThe Department for Transport is investing £37m in a series of 12 projects that aim to tackle the issue of where drivers who park on the street can charge their electric cars. Wireless charging pads that remove the need for trailing wires, EV chargers that pop up out of the pavement, and a project that will see multiple charg
  
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• A look at BMW's future: With Krueger out, there are contradictory predictions

  08-07-2019 17:37
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Electric,FutureContinue reading A look at BMW's future: With Krueger out, there are contradictory predictions A look at BMW's future: With Krueger out, there are contradictory predictions originally appeared on Autoblog on 2019-07-08 17:37:00.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• All-electric Volkswagen Kombi concept reimagines classic van

  08-07-2019 17:11
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-08 16:17
  The Volkswagen Kombi concept is an all-electric Type 2 van built to celebrate 20 years of Volkswagen’s Electronics Research LaboratoryVolkswagen’s Electronics Research Laboratory celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion it has built an electric concept of the classic Kombi van. Called the Type 20, it’s based on a 1962 Type 2 eleven-window Microbus and features a range of experimental technology and trim.
  The Volkswagen Ty
  
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• Hydrogen storage fuels innovation - Q&A with Magna Steyr

  08-07-2019 16:43
  Magna Steyr is a global, brand-independent engineering and manufacturing partner to automakers, offering solutions for a range of services with development and assembly strategies. Its product expertise includes fuel tanks and systems. To learn more about this part of the business, we spoke to Jean-Luc Bichler, Vice President, Magna Steyr Fuel Systems and Martin Seiner, Director, Sales, Magna Steyr Fuel Systems.
  
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• Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market to Surpass US$ 4653.6 Million by 2027 - Business Wire

  08-07-2019 16:25 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Cabin AC Filter Market to Surpass US$ 4653.6 Million by 2027  Business WireAccording to Coherent Market Insights, the global automotive cabin AC filter market was valued at US$ 2338.9 million in 2017, and is projected to exh.
  
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• Jeep Gladiator Honcho Edition is a nostalgic dealership special

  08-07-2019 16:22
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,Jeep,Car Dealers,Truck,ClassicsContinue reading Jeep Gladiator Honcho Edition is a nostalgic dealership special Jeep Gladiator Honcho Edition is a nostalgic dealership special originally appeared on Autoblog on 2019-07-08 16:22:00.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The China automotive intelligent tire and sensor market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 15.06%, during the forecast period 2019-2024 - Yahoo Finance

  08-07-2019 16:00 via finance.yahoo.com
  The China automotive intelligent tire and sensor market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 15.06%, during the forecast period 2019-2024  Yahoo FinanceThe Automotive Intelligent Tire and Sensor Industry Analysis projects the market to grow at a significant CAGR of 8.88% in terms of volume and 7.44% in terms of ...
  
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• Toyota Professional to target Europe LCV buyers

  08-07-2019 15:44
  Toyota is getting serious about light commercial vehicles in Europe, announcing a new business strategy along with new products and an electrification plan.
  
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• Global Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.6% During the Forecast Period (2019-2027) - PRNewswire

  08-07-2019 15:32 via prnewswire.com
  Global Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.6% During the Forecast Period (2019-2027)  PRNewswireSEATTLE, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Coherent Market Insights, the Global Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Market is projected to ...
  
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• New Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2019 review

  08-07-2019 15:27
  
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  Image 1 of 18 8 Jul, 2019 11:00pmRichard Ingram
  Have a series of updates lifted the Hyundai Ioniq above the Toyota Prius in the battle for hybrid supremacy?The Hyundai Ioniq has lived in the shadow of the pioneering Toyota Prius ever since it launched in 2016. But the Korean maker thinks a series of mid-life updates – focused largely on technology and infotainment – will help its hybrid hopeful rise to the top.
  It still comes in three different flavours: Hybrid, Plug-in
  
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• 2020 Ford Focus ST First Drive Review | Sadly, it's better than ever

  08-07-2019 15:24
  
  Filed under:Ford,Europe,First Drives,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Ford Focus ST First Drive Review | Sadly, it's better than ever 2020 Ford Focus ST First Drive Review | Sadly, it's better than ever originally appeared on Autoblog on 2019-07-08 15:24:00.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Maxim Enhances MediaTek's In-Vehicle Infotainment Platform with Market-Leading Automotive Video Distribution and Power Management Innovations - Yahoo Finance

  08-07-2019 15:00 via finance.yahoo.com
  Maxim Enhances MediaTek's In-Vehicle Infotainment Platform with Market-Leading Automotive Video Distribution and Power Management Innovations  Yahoo FinanceMaxim's GMSL SerDes technology extends video transmissions to 15 meters for surround-view applications SAN JOSE, Calif. , July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ ...
  
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• West European car market down 8.4% in June

  08-07-2019 14:46
  West European new car sales fell 8.4% year-on-year (YoY) in June, according to data released by LMC Automotive. The selling rate also slipped back to 14.2m units a year in June, from 14.4m units a year logged in May.
  
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• Brussels trials EasyMile autonomous shuttles

  08-07-2019 14:43
  Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company (STIB) has started trialling the EasyMile EZ10 autonomous shuttles at Parc de Woluwe in the Belgian capital.
  
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• Dealer discounting gives China June sales a kick

  08-07-2019 14:41
  Discounts ahead of new emissions rules to clear dealer stock spurred passenger car sales in China last month.
  
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• Dodge performance could be electrified, new hybrid transmissions coming

  08-07-2019 14:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Dodge,Electric,Hybrid,PerformanceContinue reading Dodge performance could be electrified, new hybrid transmissions coming Dodge performance could be electrified, new hybrid transmissions coming originally appeared on Autoblog on 2019-07-08 14:15:00.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best car mats on sale - pictures

  08-07-2019 14:00
  
  Best car mat sets - Auto Express product review
  
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• Hutchinson creates JV with Hiroshima Kasei

  08-07-2019 13:01
  Hutchinson has created a new joint venture with Hiroshima Kasei, located in Fukuyama, Japan.
  
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• Daniel Ricciardo interview: Renault F1 star hits Goodwood

  08-07-2019 12:57
  
  Stephen Errity2019-07-08 12:00
  Auto Express catches up with the multiple Grand Prix-winning Aussie at the Goodwood Festival of SpeedThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is an extraordinarily busy and multi-faceted event, so it's not surprising to learn that things don't always run exactly to plan or on schedule.
  Auto Express arrived at the festival on Sunday morning, in time for a scheduled one-on-one sit-down with Renault Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo – a seven-time Grand Prix winner w
  
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• New Bentley Flying Spur ride review

  08-07-2019 12:49
  
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  Image 1 of 4 8 Jul, 2019 11:30amJames Brodie
  We hitch a ride in the brand new Bentley Flying Spur as it powers up Goodwood's famous hillclimb routeOur ride up the Goodwood Hillclimb in the new Mk3 Bentley Flying Spur doesn’t really begin at the start line. Instead, our first impression from the passenger seat kicks off the moment we open the door in the paddock. 
  This may be the baby to the more regal Mulsanne, but the hustle and bustle of the Goodwood crowds is quelled a
  
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• Ikarbus Serbia to build Chinese electric buses

  08-07-2019 12:49
  Chinese bus manufacturer Yin Long Group plans to start building electric buses in Serbian bus maker Ikarbus' factory by the end of this year, general manager Yang Jian said.
  
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• Seinfeld's 'CiCGC' trailer is chock full of stars, cars and coffee

  08-07-2019 12:44
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Porsche,Convertible,Coupe,Motorcycle,SUV,Police/Emergency,Specialty,Performance,Supercars,ClassicsContinue reading Seinfeld's 'CiCGC' trailer is chock full of stars, cars and coffee Seinfeld's 'CiCGC' trailer is chock full of stars, cars and coffee originally appeared on Autoblog on 2019-07-08 12:44:00.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford China sales plunge 21.7% in Q2

  08-07-2019 12:42
  Ford has announced second quarter sales in China of 154,042 vehicles, a 21.7% decrease compared to the same period last year. Compared to the first quarter of 2019, sales of Ford-branded (import and domestic) and Lincoln vehicles increased 24% and 28% respectively. The company claims it has put measures in place to improve performance in the world's largest car market. and that some improvement is already in evidence.
  
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• Automotive Grade Linux reveals new members

  08-07-2019 12:42
  Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) says Wuhan Bluestar Technology has joined as a Silver member, while Candera, IDW Technologies, Reutlingen University and T-Systems have joined in the Bronze category.
  
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• FCA signs deal with ZF for hybrid-ready 8-speed transmissions

  08-07-2019 12:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZF will supply eight-speed automatic transmissions to Fiat Chrysler for use in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles.
  
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• Continental targets small cars for new fuel-saving 48-volt hybrid drive

  08-07-2019 12:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Continental says it has presented a 48-volt drive system that will allow full-electric operation without the complexity, cost and weight of a typical high-voltage hybrid and about double the emissions reductions of a current 48-volt system.
  
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• VW will deepen alliances with battery suppliers for electric push

  08-07-2019 12:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen has not been able to build as many electric cars as it wanted to because of a battery supply crunch so it will help to finance production by suppliers to back its aggressive push for mass producing EVs.
  
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• RDE2 ‘unlikely’ to have WLTP-like impact, says Cox Automotive - AM

  08-07-2019 12:18 via am-online.com
  RDE2 ‘unlikely’ to have WLTP-like impact, says Cox Automotive  AMCar dealers concerns about the roll-out of the new RDE2 Real Driving Emissions car testing standards in September are 'unlikely' to manifest themselves in a ...
  
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• U.S., Europe increasingly anxious about shortage of battery materials

  08-07-2019 12:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Key players in battery production including automakers are becoming increasingly concerned about future shortages of key materials needed for batteries and are rushing to invest in their production.
  
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• Chilled goods distributor trialling electric Mercedes truck in Hamburg

  08-07-2019 11:49
  Food logistics specialist Nagel-Group in Hamburg has begun testing an all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros as part of a programme that has now put 10 trucks into real-world trials with a variety of operators.
  
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• These are the 10 best-selling vehicles in America

  08-07-2019 11:24
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Ford,Honda,Nissan,RAM,Toyota,Car Buying,United States,Truck,Crossover,Hatchback,SUV,sedanThese are the 10 best-selling cars and trucks in America so far in 2019, led by the Ford F-Series and Ram pickups.Continue reading These are the 10 best-selling vehicles in America These are the 10 best-selling vehicles in America originally appeared on Autoblog on 2019-07-08 11:24:00.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault Cleon 4.0 award from World Economic Forum

  08-07-2019 11:20
  Renault has secured an 'Advanced Lighthouse' award from the World Economic Forum for Industry 4.0 implementation at its Cléon plant in the Seine-Maritime region of France.
  
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• Automotive Cyber Security Market Size Worth $5.56 Billion By 2025: Grand View Research, Inc. content= - PR Newswire UK

  08-07-2019 11:05 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Automotive Cyber Security Market Size Worth $5.56 Billion By 2025: Grand View Research, Inc. content=  PR Newswire UKSAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The global automotive cyber security market size is expected to reach USD 5.56 billion by 2025 expanding at a ...
  
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• New Car Awards 2019: preview

  08-07-2019 10:47
  
  8 Jul, 2019 11:30am
  We’re naming the best cars to buy in the UK at our 2019 New Car Awards...We’ve just had a momentous 12 months for the automotive industry, one that has presented challenges and opportunities on a historic scale. Once again, despite this background of change and uncertainty, the car manufacturers have raised their game, delivering a remarkable collection of new cars on to the UK market. On Tuesday July 9 the Auto Express team will be honouring the very best that to
  
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• New capacitive touch controllers accelerate EMI qualification of automotive touchscreens - Electropages

  08-07-2019 10:34 via electropages.com
  New capacitive touch controllers accelerate EMI qualification of automotive touchscreens  ElectropagesTo satisfy EMI and EMC challenges encountered by developers of automotive touchscreens, three new maXTouch touchscreen controllers and optimisation ...
  
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• New apprenticeship course delivers automotive skills boost - PES MEDIA

  08-07-2019 10:30 via pesmedia.com
  New apprenticeship course delivers automotive skills boost  PES MEDIAA new course will be launched at The Marches Centre of Manufacturing & Technology (MCMT) to help prevent traditional automotive craft skills being lost.
  
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• VW Golf GTI spied testing in Europe in new photos

  08-07-2019 10:28
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Volkswagen,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading VW Golf GTI spied testing in Europe in new photos VW Golf GTI spied testing in Europe in new photos originally appeared on Autoblog on 2019-07-08 10:28:00.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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