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• New High-Voltage Devices Target Next-Gen Automotive Apps - Electronic Design

  12-07-2019 23:47 via electronicdesign.com
  New High-Voltage Devices Target Next-Gen Automotive Apps  Electronic DesignX-FAB Silicon Foundries SE recently announced the availability of new high-voltage primitive devices targeted at the growing market for automotive 48-V board ...
  
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• Ford GT Mk II at Goodwood, Bentley EXP 100 GT concept EV and driving the Hyundai Veloster N | Autoblog Podcast #588

  12-07-2019 21:16
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,Misc. Auto Shows,Alfa Romeo,Audi,Bentley,Ford,Hyundai,Nissan,Porsche,Tesla,Used Car Buying,Coupe,Crossover,Hatchback,Minivan/Van,SUV,Autonomous,Concept Cars,Electric,Luxury,Racing,Performance,Supercars,sedanContinue reading Ford GT Mk II at Goodwood, Bentley EXP 100 GT concept EV and driving the Hyundai Veloster N | Autoblog Podcast #588 Ford GT Mk II at Goodwood, Bentley EXP 100 GT concept EV and driving the Hyundai Veloster N | Autoblog Podcast #588 originally appear
  
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• Talking Cars 211: Audi E-Tron and the Legacy of an Automotive Icon - Yahoo News

  12-07-2019 20:52 via news.yahoo.com
  Talking Cars 211: Audi E-Tron and the Legacy of an Automotive Icon  Yahoo NewsMain theme: We look back on the automotive hits (and misses) of legendary Detroit automotive executive Lee Iacocca, who died earlier this month. Drawing from ...
  
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• Behold: The C8 steering wheel!

  12-07-2019 19:47
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Behold: The C8 steering wheel! Behold: The C8 steering wheel! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Roush Nitemare F-150 will hit 60 mph in only 3.9 seconds

  12-07-2019 19:28
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Truck,PerformanceContinue reading Roush Nitemare F-150 will hit 60 mph in only 3.9 seconds Roush Nitemare F-150 will hit 60 mph in only 3.9 seconds originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM Canada recalls 159,240 GMC and Chevy trucks for faulty defroster circuit

  12-07-2019 18:50
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,Canada,TruckContinue reading GM Canada recalls 159,240 GMC and Chevy trucks for faulty defroster circuit GM Canada recalls 159,240 GMC and Chevy trucks for faulty defroster circuit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Peugeot e-208 2019 prototype review

  12-07-2019 18:38
  
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  Image 1 of 4 12 Jul, 2019 5:00pmVicky Parrott
  The Peugeot e-208 is the electric sibling of the new 208 and we took a prototype version for a spin to see how it stacks upThis small car is a big deal. It is the new Peugeot 208, and it gets exactly the same roomy interior and smart styling as the 1.2 petrol model that you can read about here.
  But underneath its bonnet is a 134bhp electric motor that drives the front wheels, and is powered by a 50kWh lithium-ion battery. There’s n
  
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• 2020 Ford Bronco might use adapted Everest SUV underpinnings

  12-07-2019 18:33
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Truck,FutureContinue reading 2020 Ford Bronco might use adapted Everest SUV underpinnings 2020 Ford Bronco might use adapted Everest SUV underpinnings originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota to begin autonomous vehicle testing in Brussels

  12-07-2019 18:04
  Toyota Motor Europe (TME) said on Friday (12 July) it would begin testing automated driving (AD) technology on public roads with the launch of programme that will trial its in-house developed systems around the streets of Brussels, where the European distribution operation is based.
  
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• New Peugeot 208 2019 prototype review

  12-07-2019 17:53
  
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  Image 1 of 10 12 Jul, 2019 4:30pmVicky Parrott
  We get behind the wheel of the new Peugeot 208 in prototype form to see if it can drive as well as it looks...The Peugeot 208 doesn’t need much introduction. It’s the bread and butter of the small car world, along with key rivals like the Vauxhall Corsa (which now shares its platform and powertrains with this all-new 208) and Ford Fiesta.
  Peugeot is pitching itself as ‘the classy one’ in this rather crowded corn
  
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• Over three million dash cams helping convict dangerous drivers

  12-07-2019 17:20
  
  More than three million UK motorists now have dash cams fitted to their cars, footage from which is helping convict dangerous drivers
  
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• Dashcam-upload portal reports spike in ‘dangerous driving’ videos

  12-07-2019 17:20
  Big increase in citizen policing on British roads pays dividends for hard-pressed police forces
  
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• Dash cam portal saves 170,000 hours of police time in two years

  12-07-2019 17:20
  
  A dash cam portal where drivers can upload clips of dangerous driving has saved 170,000 hours of police time since its inception in 2018.
  The National Dash Cam Safety Portal - run by dash cam manufacturer Nextbase in partnership with security software specialist Egress - was launched in 2018 and has been adopted by 33 of the UK's 45 police forces. In that time, it has recorded 21,324 uploads and counting.
  There have been 3,805 uploads to the portal in the last 90 days alone - this is 78 per cent
  
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• Big Brother is watching: police receive 89 dash cam clips a day

  12-07-2019 17:20
  
  Police are receiving an average of 89 dash cam clips of alleged motoring offences every day, with motorists being urged to ‘always drive as if you are being watched by the police’.
  In 2019, 32,370 pieces of dash cam footage were sent to the 24 UK police forces that responded to a Freedom of Information request by the RAC - more than twice as many as the 15,159 received the previous year. Furthermore, 8,148 (25 per cent) of the clips received in 2019 resulted in a prosecution.SEE MORE
  
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• Mazda CX-5, Mazda6 and Mazda3 could stall due to software glitch

  12-07-2019 17:12
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Mazda,Ownership,Safety,Crossover,sedanContinue reading Mazda CX-5, Mazda6 and Mazda3 could stall due to software glitch Mazda CX-5, Mazda6 and Mazda3 could stall due to software glitch originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MINI confirms plan to go fully electric by 2030

  12-07-2019 16:30
  
  The BMW Group has confirmed that MINI will undertake a transformation into a fully-electric brand over the next decade. 
  MINI will launch its last new model available with internal combustion engines in 2025, and that by 2027 it hopes that 50 per cent of all MINI sales are fully electric. By 2030, the brand’s entire line-up will consist of battery-electric vehicles only. SEE MORE New MINI Electric Level 2: long-term test reviewCurrently, the brand’s only fully electric mode
  
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• GM drops diesel engines for 2020 Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers

  12-07-2019 16:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,GMC,Crossover,DieselContinue reading GM drops diesel engines for 2020 Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers GM drops diesel engines for 2020 Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Exclusive: MINI could become a fully electric brand

  12-07-2019 16:28
  
  Jonathan Burn2019-07-12 15:30
  MINI bosses eye 2030 as a possible date for the British brand to become fully electricMINI could make the radical jump to becoming a fully electric car brand, senior bosses have exclusively revealed to Auto Express. 
  The news follows quickly from the launch of the firm’s first EV, the MINI Electric, which has seen 40,000 customers register their interest online.
  • New MINI Electric revealed with 124-mile range
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• Watch the Stig hit 148 mph in a Ferrari Pista as 'Top Gear' returns

  12-07-2019 16:15
  
  Filed under:VideosContinue reading Watch the Stig hit 148 mph in a Ferrari Pista as 'Top Gear' returns Watch the Stig hit 148 mph in a Ferrari Pista as 'Top Gear' returns originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche 911 - best performance cars

  12-07-2019 16:00
  
  The new Porsche 911 has once again set the bar high by managing to broaden its appeal with greater comfort, while simultaneously increasing its performance credentials.
  The latest iteration of Porsche’s evergreen sports car will of course be offered up in multiple guises in its lifetime. You can bet on a GT3 RS and GT2 joining the range soon, but for now the core line-up includes rear-wheel-drive Carrera and Carrera S models, available as Coupe or Convertible versions, with the option
  
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• Eddie Hall III Receives Cox Automotive and NAMAD Rising Star Award - Yahoo Finance

  12-07-2019 16:00 via finance.yahoo.com
  Eddie Hall III Receives Cox Automotive and NAMAD Rising Star Award  Yahoo FinanceThis recognition emphasizes the importance of diversity in the automotive industry. - Cox Automotive is donating $5000 to the University of Michigan, Hall's ...
  
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• Automotive subscription services Market 2019 New Opportunities with Top Key Players : BMW, Audi, Ford, Porsche, Volvo, Fair, Clutch Technologies. - Market Research Journalist

  12-07-2019 15:59 via marketresearchjournalist.com
  Automotive subscription services Market 2019 New Opportunities with Top Key Players : BMW, Audi, Ford, Porsche, Volvo, Fair, Clutch Technologies.  Market Research Journalist'The Automotive subscription services Market Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis along with Major Segments and Forecast, 2019-2025'.Automotive ...
  
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• 'Top Gear' returns this weekend, and here's what we expect

  12-07-2019 15:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/MoviesContinue reading 'Top Gear' returns this weekend, and here's what we expect 'Top Gear' returns this weekend, and here's what we expect originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford and VW expand alliance to EVs; both to invest in Argo AI

  12-07-2019 15:37
  Ford and and Volkswagen Group have announced an expansion of their alliance to include electric vehicles - and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the US and Europe. The two companies said the expanded collaboration allows both companies to better serve customers while improving competitiveness and cost and capital efficiencies.
  
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• JLR engines boss on new Ingenium straight six

  12-07-2019 15:36
  Land Rover's progress remains uneven. Worldwide, sales fell by 10.1 per cent last month yet in Britain the brand enjoyed a record June even with the local market falling by 4.9 per cent. New models such as the L551 Evoque are beginning to make an impact, while a state of the art straight-six petrol engine is now giving the L494 Range Rover Sport a fresh boost.
  
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• Global Automotive Air Brake System Market Should see a Rise of 2%, 2019-2023 Because of the Increasing Number of Medium and Heavy Trucks Manufactured - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Yahoo Finance

  12-07-2019 15:35 via finance.yahoo.com
  Global Automotive Air Brake System Market Should see a Rise of 2%, 2019-2023 Because of the Increasing Number of Medium and Heavy Trucks Manufactured - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Yahoo FinanceThe "Global Automotive Air Brake System Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  
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• Osram takeover and Linux Auto expands - the week

  12-07-2019 15:25
  News Osram's board was supporting an offer for the supplier from a bidding consortium of Bain Capital and The Carlyle Group was the most-read item on just-auto this past week.
  
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• Toyota outlines future as a 'mobility services provider'

  12-07-2019 15:23
  Toyota is aiming to build on its partnership with Softbank and the Monet JV to transform from vehicle manufacturer to mobility services provider.
  
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• Struggling Williams F1 team: No plans to drop Kubica, eager to keep Russell

  12-07-2019 15:23
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Mercedes-Benz,RacingContinue reading Struggling Williams F1 team: No plans to drop Kubica, eager to keep Russell Struggling Williams F1 team: No plans to drop Kubica, eager to keep Russell originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Osram takeover and Linux Auto expands - the week - just-auto.com

  12-07-2019 15:16 via just-auto.com
  Osram takeover and Linux Auto expands - the week  just-auto.comNews Osram's board was supporting an offer for the supplier from a bidding consortium of Bain Capital and The Carlyle Group was the most-read item on ...
  
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• Caterham Seven - best performance cars

  12-07-2019 15:00
  
  The Caterham Seven is a riot to drive, in whatever spec you buy it in – largely down to its incredible handling and lightweight body. Even after 60 years of production, the Seven continues to offer a unique driving experience which provides the kind of connected sensations only the best track cars can.
  The Seven’s lineage can be traced all the way back to 1957. It was originally designed by Colin Chapman, and the current models look remarkably similar to those first penned by Mr Chap
  
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• Police to use drones to target dangerous drivers

  12-07-2019 14:56
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-07-12 14:42
  Initiative from London’s Metropolitan police will see drones target dangerous drivers and those taking part in street racesDangerous and speeding drivers in the UK will soon be targeted by drones, after the Metropolitan police announced it would be using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to seek out dangerous motorists.
  The drones will be used to look out for drivers taking part in street racing and driving in a dangerous manner, rather than target all speeding
  
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• Daimler warns of quarterly loss, 'significantly' bad year

  12-07-2019 14:52
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Earnings/Financials,Mercedes-BenzContinue reading Daimler warns of quarterly loss, 'significantly' bad year Daimler warns of quarterly loss, 'significantly' bad year originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Suzuki Swift Attitude 2019 review

  12-07-2019 14:38
  
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  Image 1 of 13 12 Jul, 2019 1:45pmAlex Ingram
  The new Suzuki Swift Attitude gives the supermini a dash of sporting flair without breaking the budgetThis is the Suzuki Swift Attitude: a trim level that aims to give the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo competitor a hot hatch vibe on a supermini budget. Prices start from £14,099, meaning that the Attitude costs about the same as the most basic versions of its more popular rivals. 
  Using the Swift SZ3 trim as a starting point,
  
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• Automotive Solar Carport Charging Stations Market Growth and Status Explored in a New Research Report: Renewz, Envision Solar, SunPower, GE Energy, Standard Solar, SolarWing, etc - Rise Media

  12-07-2019 14:25 via risemedia.net
  Automotive Solar Carport Charging Stations Market Growth and Status Explored in a New Research Report: Renewz, Envision Solar, SunPower, GE Energy, Standard Solar, SolarWing, etc  Rise MediaThe global Automotive Solar Carport Charging Stations market is comprehensively and Insightful information in the report, taking into consideration various ...
  
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• Ford, VW deepen alliance: Billions to Argo AI, and sharing an EV platform

  12-07-2019 14:17
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Volkswagen,Autonomous,ElectricContinue reading Ford, VW deepen alliance: Billions to Argo AI, and sharing an EV platform Ford, VW deepen alliance: Billions to Argo AI, and sharing an EV platform originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, VW deepen alliance: $2.6B self-driving investment and an EV

  12-07-2019 14:17
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Volkswagen,Autonomous,ElectricContinue reading Ford, VW deepen alliance: $2.6B self-driving investment and an EV Ford, VW deepen alliance: $2.6B self-driving investment and an EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW, Ford deepen ties with deal on EV, AV tech

  12-07-2019 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen will invest $2.6 billion in cash and assets in Argo AI, and Ford has agreed to use VW's flexible electric vehicle platform for a future battery-powered vehicle in Europe.
  
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• Porsche 718 Cayman/ 718 Boxster - best performance cars

  12-07-2019 14:00
  
  To call the 718 Cayman the poor man's Porsche is to do the car a great disservice. The Cayman manages to deliver the kind of sure-footed handling fun that makes any driver feel like a natural behind the wheel.
  The core of the range has switched to a turbocharged flat-four engine, but while it doesn't sound as thrilling as the old flat-six, it hasn't done anything to spoil the driving experience. The car's mid-engined layout is perfectly balanced, with fluid steering and lots of confidence-inspir
  
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• McLaren 570S - best performance cars

  12-07-2019 14:00
  
  The 570S sits in McLaren's more 'affordable' Sports Series range, offering supercar good looks and performance with a touch of everyday usability.
  McLaren's most popular model is priced at around £150,000, and has a 562bhp twin-turbo V8 engine offering enough pace for even the keenest driver. It may not have the addictive soundtrack of its Italian rivals, but you'll hardly notice when dispatching 0-62mph in an eye-watering 3.1 seconds and racing on to a top speed of 204mph.SEE MO
  
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• Honda Civic Type R - best performance cars

  12-07-2019 14:00
  
  The name Type R strikes a chord with hot hatch fans across the world, and the latest Civic Type R is at the cutting edge of hot hatch tech. It doesn't seem that long ago that the last Type R was launched, and that's because it was so long in development. This time around, the Type R followed hot on the heels of the standard Civic hatchback to cash-in on sales as soon as possible.
  Under the skin, the latest Civic Type R shares much with the last model. It has the same 2.0-litre turbo VTEC engine,
  
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• Ford Fiesta ST - best performance cars

  12-07-2019 14:00
  
  The latest Fiesta ST is a much more comfortable prospect than the outgoing model thanks to a change in approach for the suspension set-up.
  The old Fiesta ST was often criticised for being too stiff and hardcore, but the new car features softer dampers which - at the cost of some agility - make it a much more rounded car for everyday life.SEE MORE Ford Fiesta ST reviewA limited slip differential is available on the ST for the first time, while Normal, Sport and Track modes are new additions too.
  
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• Ferrari F8 Tributo - best performance cars

  12-07-2019 14:00
  
  When Ferrari decides to produce a new model, you know it's going to be better in pretty much every way than the car that preceded it. So, with the F8 Tributo, it's probably best to get straight into the numbers.
  As a replacement for the 488 GTB, the Tributo produces 710bhp – 49bhp more than the GTB – and a huge 770Nm of torque. It's 40kg lighter and 10% more aerodynamically efficient, able to create more downforce without unwanted extra drag.
  There's unrelenting raw perform
  
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• China shines bright for Volkswagen Group sales in June

  12-07-2019 14:00
  Volkswagen Group June 2019 sales rose 1.6% year on year to 974,400 vehicles, driven by China where volume rose 15%
  
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• BMW M5 Competition - best performance cars

  12-07-2019 14:00
  
  The current BMW M5 shocked everyone when it was revealed to be four wheel-drive. Any suspicions that the best super saloon over the past 30 years had forgotten its driver focused roots were quickly forgotten however, thanks to the regular M5’s brilliant driving dynamics.
  The Competition version adds 24bhp over the previous standard car to deliver 616bhp from the familiar twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 set up. The upgrades sound minimal but together they deliver a noticeable difference over the re
  
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• Aston Martin Vantage - best performance cars

  12-07-2019 14:00
  
  If you love performance cars, you'll understand how special the Aston Martin brand has become, and how capable the manufacturer is of producing awesome driving machines. The Vantage is a superb case in point - underneath its mean, muscular-looking exterior lurks a Mercedes-AMG-sourced 4.0-litre V8 engine, producing 503bhp and a whopping 685Nm of torque. 
  Not surprisingly, the Vantage is able to crack 0-62mph in a rapid 3.6 seconds through an eight-speed ZF auto transmission,
  
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• Global Automotive Power Seat Switch Market Deep Analysis 2019-2027: Delphi, Omron, Toyodenso, Tokai Rika, Marquardt - Industry News Talk

  12-07-2019 13:55 via industrynewstalk.com
  Global Automotive Power Seat Switch Market Deep Analysis 2019-2027: Delphi, Omron, Toyodenso, Tokai Rika, Marquardt  Industry News TalkThe “Automotive Power Seat Switch Market” report gives a weighty source to assess the market and other fundamental technicalities identifying with it.
  
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• 'Manufacturers are building cars designed to last, and it's hurting them'

  12-07-2019 13:48
  
  Mike Rutherford2019-07-13 16:00
  The quality of cars today is so good that customers are keeping them longer which is hurting new car sales, says Mike Rutherford So well designed, brilliantly built, impressively reliable and stubbornly long-lasting are many of the cars made during the past decade or so, that owners are increasingly unwilling to ditch them – even when their motors breach 100,000 miles. 
  The old adage goes ‘they don’t make ’em like they used to’,
  
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• New Mazda CX-30 2019 review

  12-07-2019 13:45
  
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  Image 1 of 24 14 Jul, 2019 11:00pmJames Brodie
  The new Mazda CX-30 compact crossover is based on the impressive 3 hatchback, but is it as good on the road?This is the car that could become Mazda’s best-seller in Europe. It’s the new CX-30, a compact crossover that slots into the gap between the CX-3 and the CX-5.
  So why isn’t it called the CX-4, you ask? That already exists as a car for the Chinese market and is a different proposition, while this newcomer is look
  
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• Nokian makes first test tyre at Dayton facility

  12-07-2019 13:44
  Nokian has produced its first test tyre at its factory in Dayton, Tennessee, which has benefited from an injection of US$360m.
  
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