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• Automotive Electronic Control Units Market Size to Hit USD 70.9 Bn by 2026 - GlobeNewswire

  19-07-2019 23:00 via globenewswire.com
  Automotive Electronic Control Units Market Size to Hit USD 70.9 Bn by 2026  GlobeNewswireAcumen Research and Consulting recently published a report titled “Automotive electronic control units Market Size, Share, Trend, Growth and Forecast ...
  
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• One of only two McLaren F1s in LM-Specification headed for auction in Monterey

  19-07-2019 21:21
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Auctions,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading One of only two McLaren F1s in LM-Specification headed for auction in Monterey One of only two McLaren F1s in LM-Specification headed for auction in Monterey originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Six automakers and supplier ZF TRW face lawsuit over airbag system

  19-07-2019 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  NHTSA confirmed an ongoing investigation into airbag control units on 12.3 million vehicles sold by the same manufacturers named in the lawsuit.
  
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• New 2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Edition revealed

  19-07-2019 20:35
  
  Daniel Allen2019-07-19 19:30
  Bentley’s new luxury saloon will be limited to 12 months of production, starting towards the end of 2019.Bentley will introduce the new Flying Spur back with a limited run, high spec First Edition model, due on sale for the new model’s first 12 months on the market. 
  The First Edition’s 6.0-litre W12 engine is unchanged from the standard Flying Spur, capable of launching the 2.4-tonne limo from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds and onto a top speed o
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray C8 caught undisguised on public roads

  19-07-2019 20:20
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray C8 caught undisguised on public roads 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray C8 caught undisguised on public roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray C8 Special | Autoblog Podcast #589

  19-07-2019 20:10
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Chevrolet,GM,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray C8 Special | Autoblog Podcast #589 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray C8 Special | Autoblog Podcast #589 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Display Markets, 2016-2018 & 2019-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  19-07-2019 19:50 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Display Markets, 2016-2018 & 2019-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive Display - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  
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• GM's partner in China, SAIC, braces for first annual sales drop, report says

  19-07-2019 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  China deliveries at SAIC General Motors are projected to slide by almost 8 percent to 1.82 million vehicles in 2019 while sales at SAIC's joint venture with VW are expected to fall by about 3 percent to 2 million units.
  
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• American racing legend Janet Guthrie enters the Automotive Hall of Fame - Fox News

  19-07-2019 19:26 via foxnews.com
  American racing legend Janet Guthrie enters the Automotive Hall of Fame  Fox NewsBarrier-breaking racecar driver Janet Guthrie became just the fourth woman inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame on Thursday. (Getty Images).
  
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• Cummins makes offer for VW's large engines unit, report says

  19-07-2019 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen is reviewing all options for its MAN Energy Solutions business as part of its restructuring and has engaged in talks with other potential bidders, according to Reuters. 
  
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• Cummins makes offer for VW's large engines unit, sources say

  19-07-2019 19:05
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,DieselUnited States-based diesel engines maker Cumminshas made an indicative offer for Volkswagen'sMAN Energy Solutions unit, people close to the matter said, as the carmaker seeks to slim down its portfolio of disparate assets.Volkswagen announced in May that it is exploring a sale or partnership for its MAN Energy Solutions as part of a restructuring of the German cars, trucks and bus empire.VW has held talks with Cummins, and received an offer from the U.S. company for
  
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• 5 driving accessories you'll need for cruising in your new Chevy Corvette C8

  19-07-2019 18:05
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading 5 driving accessories you'll need for cruising in your new Chevy Corvette C8 5 driving accessories you'll need for cruising in your new Chevy Corvette C8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoliv describes second quarter - "challenging conditions"

  19-07-2019 18:04
  Takeaway from safety equipment specialist supplier Autoliv's second quarter of 2019: "Navigating through challenging conditions".
  
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• How the Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Became the Automotive Industry's Biggest Urban Legend - Jalopnik

  19-07-2019 17:55 via jalopnik.com
  How the Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Became the Automotive Industry's Biggest Urban Legend  JalopnikA true, production mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette has been perpetually imminent, for decades and across generations. Until last night, it was always something ...
  
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• C8 Chevy Corvette could be electrified in future variants, report says

  19-07-2019 17:24
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GM,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading C8 Chevy Corvette could be electrified in future variants, report says C8 Chevy Corvette could be electrified in future variants, report says originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford to repair problematic PowerShift transmissions for free

  19-07-2019 17:11
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,FordContinue reading Ford to repair problematic PowerShift transmissions for free Ford to repair problematic PowerShift transmissions for free originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 BMW 5 Series facelift spotted testing

  19-07-2019 16:42
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-19 15:50
  Our spy photographers have caught the refreshed BMW 5 Series saloon on camera ahead of its launch next yearThese are our first spy shots of the facelifted BMW 5 Series saloon, which is due to reach the UK market in 2020. Revisions look set to include an updated engine range, mildly refreshed styling and some additional infotainment and driver assistance technology.
  BMW will revise the 530e iPerformance’s plug-in hybrid powertrain for 2020, as hinted by this m
  
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• Automakers in space: Detroit's surprising role in the moon landings

  19-07-2019 16:39
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chrysler,Ford,GM,Automotive History,Technology,Military,SpecialtyContinue reading Automakers in space: Detroit's surprising role in the moon landings Automakers in space: Detroit's surprising role in the moon landings originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers in space: Detroit's surprising role in putting men on the moon

  19-07-2019 16:39
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chrysler,Ford,GM,Automotive History,Technology,Military,SpecialtyContinue reading Automakers in space: Detroit's surprising role in putting men on the moon Automakers in space: Detroit's surprising role in putting men on the moon originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers in space: Detroit's little-known role in the moon landings

  19-07-2019 16:39
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chrysler,Ford,GM,Automotive History,Technology,Military,SpecialtyContinue reading Automakers in space: Detroit's little-known role in the moon landings Automakers in space: Detroit's little-known role in the moon landings originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Government invests £348m in local road improvements

  19-07-2019 16:22
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-07-20 00:01
  The Department for Transport is investing in two funds – worth £198m and £150m respectively – which councils can bid to accessThe Government is investing a total of £348 million in two projects to provide funding for the improvement of local roads over the next four years.
  The Department for Transport (DfT) has pledged £198 million towards a Challenge Fund, with councils able to bid for funding during the remainder of 2019
  
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• Yes, the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Convertible was revealed, too

  19-07-2019 16:21
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Chevrolet,GM,Convertible,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Yes, the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Convertible was revealed, too Yes, the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Convertible was revealed, too originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SHOW REPORT - Gaikindo International Indonesia International Auto 2019

  19-07-2019 16:11
  The Gaikindo International Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) got under way earlier than usual this year, on 18 July, as the industry looked to stimulate buying activity in the domestic market after a weak first half of the year.
  
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• 'Top Gear' takes on the internet's questions

  19-07-2019 16:00
  
  Filed under:VideosContinue reading 'Top Gear' takes on the internet's questions 'Top Gear' takes on the internet's questions originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• At ZF, a broad focus on a wide range of automotive technologies - AutomotiveIT International

  19-07-2019 15:59 via automotiveit.com
  At ZF, a broad focus on a wide range of automotive technologies  AutomotiveIT InternationalZF Friedrichshafen's new technologies are designed to support the further automation of the mobility experience on various fronts, but the large German ...
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray configurator reveals loads of ways to customize

  19-07-2019 15:56
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,GM,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray configurator reveals loads of ways to customize 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray configurator reveals loads of ways to customize originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New facelifted BMW 5 Series takes aim at Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class

  19-07-2019 15:50
  
  The current BMW 5 Series is the best-driving executive saloon in the class – and now the German manufacturer is going to turn up the heat on its rivals by introducing efficiency gains and fresh in-car tech on this new, facelifted version.
  Outside, the changes are subtle, as you’d expect for a midlife refresh of such a well established model. The kidney grille is wider and taller, the headlights are slightly slimmer, and there’s a new LED tail-light design. There are different b
  
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• New facelifted BMW 5 Series sharpens up for executive battle

  19-07-2019 15:50
  
  The current BMW 5 Series is the best-driving executive saloon in the class – and now the German manufacturer is going to turn up the heat on its rivals by introducing efficiency gains and fresh in-car tech on this new, facelifted version.
  Outside, the changes are subtle, as you’d expect for a midlife refresh of such a well established model. The kidney grille is wider and taller, the headlights are slightly slimmer, and there’s a new LED tail-light design. There are different b
  
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• New 2020 BMW 5 Series leaked ahead of official reveal

  19-07-2019 15:50
  
  Official images of the facelifted BMW 5 Series saloon have leaked online via social media. The images give us our first undisguised look at the restyle, which will form part of a range of updates which should also introduce an updated engine lineup and improved driver assistance tech.
  As predicted by our previous sightings of camouflaged prototypes, changes to exterior design, made clear in these images leaked on Instagram, are fairly subtle. Contrary to other recent models, BMW designers have r
  
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• New 2020 BMW 5 Series facelift to be revealed next week

  19-07-2019 15:50
  
  The facelifted, seventh-generation BMW 5 Series saloon will be revealed next week, according to new teaser images posted on BMW’s social media accounts. 
  The first teaser image of the refreshed Mercedes E-Class rival has been issued, backing up spy shots and leaked images of the car revealing the model’s 3 Series-inspired makeover. According to BMW Korea’s official instagram account, the covers will come fully off on 27 May, alongside a similarly refreshed version of the B
  
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• New 2020 BMW 5 Series facelift spied again

  19-07-2019 15:50
  
  The refreshed BMW 5 Series saloon has been caught on camera once more ahead of its debut in 2020
  
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• New 2020 BMW 5 Series facelift spotted testing - pictures

  19-07-2019 15:45
  BMW 5 Series facelift spied again
  
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• Automotive Adhesive Tape Markets, 2024 - Rising Investments in Electric Vehicles Spurs Growth - GlobeNewswire

  19-07-2019 14:40 via globenewswire.com
  Automotive Adhesive Tape Markets, 2024 - Rising Investments in Electric Vehicles Spurs Growth  GlobeNewswireDublin, July 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Automotive Adhesive Tape Market - Forecasts from 2019 to 2024" report has been added to ...
  
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• Toyota and China's BYD will build EVs together

  19-07-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,China,ElectricContinue reading Toyota and China's BYD will build EVs together Toyota and China's BYD will build EVs together originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Indonesia sales slightly higher in June

  19-07-2019 14:29
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia rose by 1.2% to 59,539 units in June 2019 from 58,842 units a year earlier, according to local reports citing wholesale data compiled by industry association Gaikindo.
  
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• Cadillac XT4-V on the way?

  19-07-2019 14:18
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Cadillac,Crossover,Future,PerformanceContinue reading Cadillac XT4-V on the way? Cadillac XT4-V on the way? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Highways England cancels or delays one in three major road schemes

  19-07-2019 14:08
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-07-19 14:50
  Highways England was meant to start 112 major road schemes between 2015 and 2020, but 39 have been cancelled, paused or delayedHighways England has cancelled or delayed around 35 per cent of major road schemes originally scheduled to start by 2020 at the latest.
  The Government-owned body, which is responsible for maintaining major roads in England, was due to start 112 improvement projects across the country between 2015 and 2020, as part of a £15bn fiv
  
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• New Mazda MX-5 Cup and Design styling packs released

  19-07-2019 14:03
  
  Daniel Allen2019-07-19 13:10
  The Mazda MX-5 - world’s best-selling two-seater roadster - can now be fitted with new design packages costing up to £4,675Mazda UK has released two new personalisation packages for its MX-5 models following the release of the new, 30th Anniversary Edition MX-5. Prices begin at £1,995 for the entry-level Cup Pack and increase to £4,675 for the top of the range Design Pack.
  The cheaper of the two comes with a suspension lowering kit from E
  
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• Talking Spanish supply and inline sixes - the week

  19-07-2019 13:59
  Our interview - well, Simon Warburton's actually - with the director ejecutivo (CEO) of the Spanish suppliers association was very popular on just-auto this week, as we'd expect given the size of our supply chain audience.
  
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• Continental opens new powertrain plant in Wuhu, China

  19-07-2019 13:12
  Continental has announced the official opening of its new Powertrain plant in Wuhu, China.
  
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• Chery Automobile selects Quanergy Systems as its lidar partner

  19-07-2019 13:10
  Lidar provider, Quanergy Systems says it is partnering with with Chery Automobile.
  
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• How digital is changing the automotive customer experience - Econsultancy

  19-07-2019 13:09 via econsultancy.com
  How digital is changing the automotive customer experience  EconsultancyA look at key customer experience trends enabled by digital in the automotive sector, including online sales, direct-to-consumer, new dealership formats, the ...
  
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• Audi appoints Achim Heinfling as Ingolstadt plant director

  19-07-2019 13:08
  Audi's Ingolstadt plant director Albert Mayer is to retire this autumn and will be succeeded by Achim Heinfling, who is currently managing director of Audi Hungaria.
  
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• Brexit report: No deal a 'fundamental risk' to UK automotive - Leasing.com

  19-07-2019 12:38 via leasing.com
  Brexit report: No deal a 'fundamental risk' to UK automotive  Leasing.comThe government's Exiting the European Union Committee report has found that a no-deal exit from the EU would be “the most economically damaging out....
  
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• Teijin inks joint agreement with AEV Robotics

  19-07-2019 12:37
  Teijin has signed a joint development agreement with AEV Robotics (AEV).
  
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• Used Lexus RX review

  19-07-2019 12:32
  
  2019-07-21 13:00
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Lexus RX covering the RX Mk3 (2008-2015)Toyota was the first maker to put a petrol-electric hybrid car into UK showrooms, when the original Prius arrived in 1997. Since then the company has sold some 13 million hybrids, dominating the market globally, so it was inevitable that Toyota’s luxury division would also champion petrol-electric cars.
  The first Lexus RX wasn’t available in hybrid form, and although the second-generation
  
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• Hyundai claims world first for new hybrid transmission

  19-07-2019 12:25
  Hyundai Motor Group claims to have developed the world's first active shift control (ASC) transmission.
  
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• Thai market declines in June

  19-07-2019 12:18
  Thailand's new vehicle market declined in June 2019 for the first time since early 2017, by 2.1% to 86,048 units from 87,854 units in the same month last year, according to wholesale data compiled by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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• Nemak to cease Windsor production by mid-2020

  19-07-2019 12:11
  Lightweighting solutions provider, Nemak is to stop manufacturing operations in Windsor, Canada, by mid-2020.
  
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• Malaysia sales plunge 34% in June

  19-07-2019 12:10
  Malaysia's new vehicle market plunged by 34% to 42,526 units in June 2019 from 64,465 units in the same month last year, according to registration data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
  
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