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• Final VW Beetle rolls off assembly line as Tarek SUV will take its place

  10-07-2019 23:31
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Volkswagen,Automotive History,CoupeContinue reading Final VW Beetle rolls off assembly line as Tarek SUV will take its place Final VW Beetle rolls off assembly line as Tarek SUV will take its place originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Drive like Mario Andretti: His '84 Lamborghini Countach is for sale

  10-07-2019 22:55
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Lamborghini,CrossoverContinue reading Drive like Mario Andretti: His '84 Lamborghini Countach is for sale Drive like Mario Andretti: His '84 Lamborghini Countach is for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Acura prices hand-built TLX PMC Edition at $50,945

  10-07-2019 22:40
  
  Filed under:Acura,Luxury,Specialty,sedanContinue reading Acura prices hand-built TLX PMC Edition at $50,945 Acura prices hand-built TLX PMC Edition at $50,945 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harness Materials Markets to 2025 - PRNewswire

  10-07-2019 22:00 via prnewswire.com
  Global Automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harness Materials Markets to 2025  PRNewswireDUBLIN, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harness Materials Market By Type, By Application, By Vehicle Type, By Region; ...
  
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• Armored truck spews money onto Atlanta interstate

  10-07-2019 21:41
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Truck,VideosContinue reading Armored truck spews money onto Atlanta interstate Armored truck spews money onto Atlanta interstate originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Armored truck spewed money onto Atlanta interstate

  10-07-2019 21:41
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Truck,VideosContinue reading Armored truck spewed money onto Atlanta interstate Armored truck spewed money onto Atlanta interstate originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• News anchor swaps his Roadmaster for a custom Buick Enclave Woody

  10-07-2019 20:50
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Weird Car News,Buick,SUVContinue reading News anchor swaps his Roadmaster for a custom Buick Enclave Woody News anchor swaps his Roadmaster for a custom Buick Enclave Woody originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog's June 2019 Editors' Picks

  10-07-2019 19:40
  
  Filed under:Acura,BMW,Ford,Toyota,Volvo,Convertible,Coupe,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Autoblog's June 2019 Editors' Picks Autoblog's June 2019 Editors' Picks originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Welsh Secretary pledges support to automotive sector at 'Driving the Future' event - GOV.UK

  10-07-2019 19:35 via gov.uk
  Welsh Secretary pledges support to automotive sector at 'Driving the Future' event  GOV.UKAs the UK Government marks the first anniversary of its 'Road to Zero' strategy, Welsh secretary Alun Cairns told representatives from the automotive sector that ...
  
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• Ford Transit Connect loses the diesel engine it never truly had

  10-07-2019 19:25
  
  Filed under:Ford,Minivan/Van,DieselContinue reading Ford Transit Connect loses the diesel engine it never truly had Ford Transit Connect loses the diesel engine it never truly had originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 review

  10-07-2019 19:18
  
  For Great real-world rangeImpressive performanceMinimalist interiorOur Rating 
  5Against Relatively priceyRide is slightly firmNo Apple CarPlay or Android Auto2019
  The Tesla Model 3 offers impressive performance, great range and a unique take on car design. It’s an expensive EV but one of the bestThe Tesla Model 3 is one of the best EVs around: practical, high-tech and boasting great performance and an impressive range. The Model 3 feels futuristic when compared to its closes
  
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• Mitsubishi launches PHEV in key ASEAN market

  10-07-2019 18:51
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) said its distributor PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI) will launch its flagship plug-in hybrid Outlander PHEV.
  
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• 'Forza Horizon 4' adds 'Top Gear' cars and events

  10-07-2019 18:49
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,TV/Movies,Mercedes-BenzContinue reading 'Forza Horizon 4' adds 'Top Gear' cars and events 'Forza Horizon 4' adds 'Top Gear' cars and events originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Novares expands in Czech Republic

  10-07-2019 18:22
  Novares Group has officially inaugurated a new, 9,600 square metre second building at its site in Janovice, Czech Republic.
  
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• Bentley EXP 100 GT is an electric vision of luxury in 2035

  10-07-2019 18:18
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Bentley,Coupe,Concept Cars,Electric,LuxuryContinue reading Bentley EXP 100 GT is an electric vision of luxury in 2035 Bentley EXP 100 GT is an electric vision of luxury in 2035 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Buick Enclave adds Sport Touring trim, tweaks tech

  10-07-2019 18:07
  
  Filed under:Buick,CrossoverContinue reading 2020 Buick Enclave adds Sport Touring trim, tweaks tech 2020 Buick Enclave adds Sport Touring trim, tweaks tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:07:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus Europe first half sales rise as premium segment dips

  10-07-2019 18:02
  Toyota's Lexus Europe first half 2019 sales rose 5% year on year to 40,450 units as 'self-charging' hybrids accounted for 95% of volume in western and central Europe, boosted by the newly launched UX compact SUV and ES premium saloon.
  
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• Facelifted SEAT Ateca caught on camera

  10-07-2019 17:55
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-10 16:55
  A revised version of SEAT’s compact SUV is due for launch next year with updated styling, fresh tech and a potential PHEV powertrainThis is our first look at the facelifted SEAT Ateca. The Spanish brand’s revamped SUV will reach the UK market late next year sporting fresh exterior styling, more interior tech and a potential plug-in hybrid powertrain.
  Exterior styling updates seem minimal, being limited to the camouflaged area around this mule’s no
  
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• Best cars with sliding doors

  10-07-2019 17:15
  
  Over the last two decades, there’s been a steady stream of van-based MPVs trickling into the UK market. They almost always share their underpinnings with a commercial vehicle from within the manufacturer’s line-up, outfitted with more comfortable interiors and lengthened equipment lists. Crucially, though, they also bring van-style sliding side doors that are so popular with buyers prioritising practicality. 
  Some purpose-built passenger cars have adopted the sliding side door s
  
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• Best cars with sliding doors 2019

  10-07-2019 17:09
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-10 16:15
  From the Peugeot Rifter to the Toyota Proace Verso, here’s our round-up of the 10 best cars with sliding doors on sale in the UK todayOver the last two decades, there’s been a steady stream of van-based MPVs trickling into the UK market. They almost always share their underpinnings with a commercial vehicle from within the manufacturer’s line-up, outfitted with more comfortable interiors and lengthened equipment lists. Crucially, though, they also
  
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• 2019 Honda Civic Type R price goes up once again

  10-07-2019 16:58
  
  Filed under:Honda,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading 2019 Honda Civic Type R price goes up once again 2019 Honda Civic Type R price goes up once again originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota, NEDO and Sharp begin testing solar-powered EV - Automotive Testing Technology International

  10-07-2019 16:22 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Toyota, NEDO and Sharp begin testing solar-powered EV  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalToyota, NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) and Sharp Corporation are beginning trials on public roads of their jointly ...
  
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• Horiba MIRA encourages industry to speed-up EV adoption - Automotive Testing Technology International

  10-07-2019 16:20 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Horiba MIRA encourages industry to speed-up EV adoption  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalHoriba MIRA is calling on the industry to accelerate the development and public adoption of electric vehicles in the UK. Last week, JLR revealed it will build an ...
  
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• Tata's JLR June sales down despite bright UK

  10-07-2019 16:16
  Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover retail sales fell 9.6% year on year in June 2019 to 47,060 vehicles.
  
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• Volkswagen Passenger Cars strengthens global IT competence - Automotive Testing Technology International

  10-07-2019 16:14 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Volkswagen Passenger Cars strengthens global IT competence  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalThe Volkswagen Passenger Cars business unit has established a new IT organization, lead by Abdallah Shanti, who has been named global chief information ...
  
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• Simulation providers team-up to combine AV test expertise - Automotive Testing Technology International

  10-07-2019 16:12 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Simulation providers team-up to combine AV test expertise  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalAVSimulation and Ansys have entered a partnership, that will see AVSimulation's high-performance simulation software integrated with Ansys's immersive ...
  
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• Unique Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato revealed with 715bhp

  10-07-2019 15:57
  
  Alex Ingram2019-07-10 15:30
  The Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato will be limited to just 19 examples and each will be paired with a DB4 GT Zagato continuation modelAston Martin has revealed images of the new DBS GT Zagato. With just 19 to be built, it’s set to become one of the most exclusive ever collaborations between Aston Martin and the Italian coachbuilder.
  The DBS GT takes inspiration from the DB4 GT Zagato, replicating a similar cab-rearward shape and a curved roofline. The roof itself -
  
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• Best cars with sliding doors - pictures

  10-07-2019 15:45
  Pictures of the best cars with sliding doors on sale in the UK
  
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• DSM teams up with Briggs Automotive Company to develop 3D printing applications for Mono R supercar - TCT Magazine

  10-07-2019 15:20 via tctmagazine.com
  DSM teams up with Briggs Automotive Company to develop 3D printing applications for Mono R supercar  TCT MagazineDSM is working with British supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company to co-develop 3D printing applications for the BAC Mono R model.
  
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• Plain Bearing Market - New Expectations in the Automotive Sector and Beyond; Reports TMR - GlobeNewswire

  10-07-2019 15:05 via globenewswire.com
  Plain Bearing Market - New Expectations in the Automotive Sector and Beyond; Reports TMR  GlobeNewswirePlain Bearing Market is projected to surge to a valuation of US$16.2 billion by 2024.
  
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• BMW sparks up the Mini Electric

  10-07-2019 14:11
  Anyone remember the original, not-for-production BMW Mini all-Electric? We do.
  
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• 'The government isn't doing enough to encourage electric car sales'

  10-07-2019 14:09
  
  Steve Fowler2019-07-10 13:40
  The government needs to do more to encourage people to both build and buy electric cars, says Steve FowlerAs a title that follows the news agenda, we make no excuses for the amount of space we dedicate to electrified cars in Auto Express. It’s where we’re headed, whether we like it or not. Or at least that’s what our government keeps telling us. 
  That being the case, I’m not alone in airing my frustration that our legislators aren’t
  
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• New Axalta Report Unveils Color Trends Shaping the Automotive Industry - PRNewswire

  10-07-2019 14:00 via prnewswire.com
  New Axalta Report Unveils Color Trends Shaping the Automotive Industry  PRNewswirePHILADELPHIA, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, unveiled today a spectrum of ...
  
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• New 2021 BMW M4 on sale now priced from £76,055

  10-07-2019 13:32
  
  After months of teasers and spy shots, BMW has finally put the new M4 Competition Coupe on sale. It'll follow the sixth-generation M3 saloon into showrooms this March, where it will rival the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe and Audi RS 5.
  Prices for the German brand's latest super-coupe start from £76,055. That makes the M4 just £1,300 more expensive than the equivalent M3 saloon – with which it shares most of its underpinnings.
  Like its four-door sibling, the&
  
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• New 2021 BMW M4 leaked in full ahead of official launch date

  10-07-2019 13:32
  
  We’ve got our first clear look at the third-generation BMW M4 a little earlier than expected. Official images have been leaked online ahead of the car’s launch event tonight, detailing the coupe’s styling in full. When it reaches the UK market next year, it’ll offer fresh competition for the Mercedes AMG C 63 and Audi RS 5.
  These leaked official images confirm that the new BMW M4 will receive the same makeover as the standard 4 Series, with a pair of enormous kidney grill
  
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• New 2021 BMW M4 arrives to take on the Audi RS 5

  10-07-2019 13:32
  
  After months of teasers and spy shots, BMW has finally launched the new M4 Competition Coupe. It’ll closely follow the sixth-generation M3 saloon into showrooms in March next year, where it will rival the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe and Audi RS 5.
  The BMW M4 Coupe is based on the same CLAR underpinnings as the new M3 – and like its four-door sibling, it’s powered by the company’s all-new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine, which already features in th
  
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• Interiors maker moving in to supply FCA's new Detroit plant

  10-07-2019 13:31
  Interiors supplier Dakkota Integrated Systems is to build a plant in Detroit supplying Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles on the 'brownfield' site of a shuttered high school, and will prioritise city residents for jobs there.
  
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• All-new 2021 BMW M4 Cabriolet caught on camera

  10-07-2019 13:31
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-10 12:32
  The upcoming BMW M4 Cabriolet has been spied at the Nurburgring, ahead of its launch in 2021This is our first look at the new BMW M4 Cabriolet, which will reach the UK market in 2021. It will rival the Mercedes-AMG C63 cabriolet and ditch the outgoing model’s folding metal hardtop for a fabric roof, in the interest of weight reduction, packaging and efficiency.
  Visually, the new M4 Convertible gets the usual M-division overhaul, with more aggressive front and
  
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• Skoda Octavia Estate - Best estate cars

  10-07-2019 13:08
  
  The Skoda Octavia Estate has pushed the boundaries, as it's bigger and better than its predecessor. It was first crowned best estate at the 2013 Auto Express New Car Awards, and again in 2019 following a refresh in 2017, it's a great all-rounder. 
  The Octavia Estate has always been one of the most spacious cars in its class, and now Skoda claims the new model boasts a 640-litre boot rising to 1,700 litres with the rear bench folded. SEE MORE New Skoda Octavia Estate 2020 reviewThe
  
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• New Polestar 2 to feature Ohlins adjustable dampers

  10-07-2019 13:03
  DRiV, a Tenneco business and leading global aftermarket and OE ride performance supplier, announced that its Öhlins brand DFV (Dual Flow Valve) adjustable suspension dampers will be featured in a performance package for the new, all-electric Polestar 2 five-door fastback.
  
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• JLR uses AI tech to monitor and reduce driver stress

  10-07-2019 13:02
  Jaguar Land Rover says it is researching new artificial intelligence (AI) technology to understand our state of mind while driving - and adjust cabin settings to improve driver wellbeing.
  
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• Hyundai Motor Group transforming its R&D organisations and development processes

  10-07-2019 13:01
  Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai-Kia) has begun a series of 'sweeping changes' to its R&D organisations and development processes, enabling - it says - greater responsiveness to the changing future mobility technology landscape.
  
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• Hella successfully completes HipE research project

  10-07-2019 12:59
  Hella and the Fraunhofer Application centre for Inorganic Phosphors in Soest are co-developing a prototype lighting system for the future based on laser technology. The HipE (highly innovative pixelated phosphors for laser-based emissions in headlamps) research project was funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) over a period of three years and was successfully completed in February 2019.
  
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• Denso and Toyota to develop next-gen in-vehicle semiconductors

  10-07-2019 12:57
  Denso Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have agreed to establish a joint venture for research and advanced development of next-generation, in-vehicle semiconductors. The two companies will study the details and aim to establish a new company in April 2020.
  
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• New 2021 BMW M4: prices, specs and launch date

  10-07-2019 12:32
  
  BMW is preparing a new M4 for 2021, coming in both coupe and cabriolet body styles, where it’ll offer fresh competition for the Mercedes-AMG C 63 and Audi RS 5.
  Cosmetically, the new BMW M4 will receive the same makeover as the standard 4 Series, with a pair of enormous kidney grilles, sharp LED headlamps and a reshaped front bumper. BMW’s M-division will also fit their usual selection of design tweaks, adding flared wheel arches, wider side skirts and a more aggressive front splitte
  
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• Vietnam sales continue to rebound in June

  10-07-2019 12:12
  New vehicle sales in Vietnam continued to grow strongly in June 2019, by close to 22% to 26,207 units from 21,543 units a year earlier, according to wholesale data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
  
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• New 2021 BMW M4: prices, specs and launch date - pictures

  10-07-2019 12:00
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• Toyota Yaris - best superminis

  10-07-2019 11:50
  
  Prices: £19,910-£24,005
  Engines: Hybrid Petrol 1.5 VVT-i
  Trims: Icon, Design Dynamic, Excel, Launch Edition
  Economy: 57.6-68.8mpg
  CO2: 92-98g/km
  0-62mph: 9.7 seconds
  The Toyota Yaris is arguably the manufacturer’s most focused supermini yet. In an ultra-competitive supermini market, the five-door Yaris is keeping things simple. The sole 1.5-litre petrol hybrid engine delivers 114bhp and provides more than enough power to make it a capable performer around town.&n
  
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• Ford Fiesta - best superminis

  10-07-2019 11:50
  
  Prices: £16,640-£27,075
  Engines: 1.1L Ti-VCT 75PS, 1.0T EcoBoost 95PS, 1.0T EcoBoost 125PS, 1.0T EcoBoost Hybrid 125PS, 1.0T EcoBoost Hybrid 155PS, 1.5T EcoBoost 200PS
  Trims: Trend, Titanium, ST-Line Edition, Active Edition, Titanium X, ST-Line X Edition, Active X Edition, Vignale Edition, ST-2, ST-3, ST Edition
  Economy: 42.8-56.5mpg
  CO2: 114-150g/km
  0-62mph: 6.5-14.5s
  The Ford Fiesta has long been the supermini to beat, consistently outselling rivals an
  
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• China passenger vehicle sales bounce 5% in June

  10-07-2019 11:47
  New passenger vehicle sales in China rose by 4.9% to 1.8m units in June from 1.61m units a year earlier, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association.
  
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