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• GM's Mary Barra meets with Trump over jobs, plants, emissions standards

  05-09-2019 23:37
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,GM,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyContinue reading GM's Mary Barra meets with Trump over jobs, plants, emissions standards GM's Mary Barra meets with Trump over jobs, plants, emissions standards originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 17:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This amphibious boat has “legs”

  05-09-2019 23:30
  
  Filed under:Autoblog Minute,Videos,Original VideoAmphibious craft with “legs.” Sealegs is an amphibious craft fitted with hydraulic “legs” and tires. Designed to get the craft in and out of the water without the need for a trailer. Sealegs can go over sand, dirt, and gravel. When the boat is in water the legs are pulled back up.Sealegs amphibious crafts use a hydraulic tire system that’s designed to make getting in and out of the water easier. The legs are all-wheel
  
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• Porsche 911 Turbo caught looking ready for the showroom floor

  05-09-2019 21:41
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Porsche 911 Turbo caught looking ready for the showroom floor Porsche 911 Turbo caught looking ready for the showroom floor originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 15:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alpine A110 goes rallying like the original

  05-09-2019 21:19
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Renault,Coupe,RacingContinue reading Alpine A110 goes rallying like the original Alpine A110 goes rallying like the original originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 15:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Insignia Group Added as Publisher on Fortellis Automotive Exchange™ Platform - PRNewswire

  05-09-2019 21:15 via prnewswire.com
  Insignia Group Added as Publisher on Fortellis Automotive Exchange™ Platform  PRNewswireROCK HILL, S.C., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Insignia Group LC, the leading provider of accessory sales process consulting and software, today announced ...
  
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• Subaru and Honda set all-time single-month U.S. sales records in August

  05-09-2019 20:44
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Earnings/Financials,Honda,Subaru,Car Buying,Crossover,sedanContinue reading Subaru and Honda set all-time single-month U.S. sales records in August Subaru and Honda set all-time single-month U.S. sales records in August originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 14:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fatigue Sensing Wearables in Automotive Market Business Insights and Development Analysis from 2019-2025 | Bosch, Delphi, Toyobo - Pledge Times

  05-09-2019 20:31 via pledgetimes.com
  Fatigue Sensing Wearables in Automotive Market Business Insights and Development Analysis from 2019-2025 | Bosch, Delphi, Toyobo  Pledge TimesGlobal Fatigue Sensing Wearables in Automotive market 2019-2025 in-depth study accumulated to supply latest insights concerning acute options. The report ...
  
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• Traveling English couple found a teenage migrant in their rooftop cargo box

  05-09-2019 20:05
  
  Filed under:Weird Car NewsContinue reading Traveling English couple found a teenage migrant in their rooftop cargo box Traveling English couple found a teenage migrant in their rooftop cargo box originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 14:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1958 Vauxhall Victor Super Estate

  05-09-2019 19:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive History,Wagon,ClassicsContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 1958 Vauxhall Victor Super Estate Junkyard Gem: 1958 Vauxhall Victor Super Estate originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW introduces 'twin dosing' SCR for Euro 6d diesels

  05-09-2019 19:11
  Volkswagen has developed a new SCR system for diesel engines which uses 'twin dosing'.
  
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• Digital Transformation of the Automotive Retail Industry: What You Need to Know Now content= - PR Newswire UK

  05-09-2019 18:56 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Digital Transformation of the Automotive Retail Industry: What You Need to Know Now content=  PR Newswire UKOnline Retail Moves into the Fast Lane with OEMs Providing Platforms to Book and Purchase Vehicles LONDON, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital ...
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover and BlackBerry deepen automotive technology partnership - CrackBerry.com

  05-09-2019 18:48 via crackberry.com
  Jaguar Land Rover and BlackBerry deepen automotive technology partnership  CrackBerry.comFollowing their multi-year agreement signed last year to collaborate and develop technology, Jaguar Land Rover and BlackBerry have now announced they will ...
  
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• Lincoln Aviator vs Cadillac XT6 | How they compare on paper

  05-09-2019 18:40
  
  Filed under:Acura,Cadillac,Lincoln,Volvo,ComparisonContinue reading Lincoln Aviator vs Cadillac XT6 | How they compare on paper Lincoln Aviator vs Cadillac XT6 | How they compare on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Digital Transformation of the Automotive Retail Industry: What You Need to Know Now - PRNewswire

  05-09-2019 18:39 via prnewswire.com
  Digital Transformation of the Automotive Retail Industry: What You Need to Know Now  PRNewswireOnline Retail Moves into the Fast Lane with OEMs Providing Platforms to Book and Purchase Vehicles LONDON, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital ...
  
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• It's a divided house on hybrids in Indian automotive industry - Business Today

  05-09-2019 18:34 via businesstoday.in
  It's a divided house on hybrids in Indian automotive industry  Business TodayPrior to GST, hybrid vehicles were taxed at 30.3 per cent (12.5 per cent excise duty, 12.5 per cent value-added tax, 2 per cent central sales tax and 1 per cent ...
  
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• Motherson Sumi unit building wire harness plant in UAE

  05-09-2019 18:15
  Motherson Sumi Systems subsidiary Motherson PKC Harness Systems is building a new factory in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  
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• GM will use Google’s native Android Automotive OS in cars starting in 2021 - The Verge

  05-09-2019 18:15 via theverge.com
  GM will use Google’s native Android Automotive OS in cars starting in 2021  The VergeGeneral Motors will integrate Google's Android Automotive OS into its cars starting in 2021  TechSpotGM will use Android Automotive in vehicles starting in 2021  Android PoliceGM just gave Android Automotive OS its biggest partner yet  SlashGearChevrolet, Cadillac, and other GM cars to start using Android Automotive in 2021  9to5GoogleView full coverage on
  
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• Florida man parks Smart car in kitchen to save it from Hurricane Dorian

  05-09-2019 18:06
  
  Filed under:Humor,Weird Car News,smartContinue reading Florida man parks Smart car in kitchen to save it from Hurricane Dorian Florida man parks Smart car in kitchen to save it from Hurricane Dorian originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 12:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 Volkswagen e-up! to launch at Frankfurt

  05-09-2019 17:16
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-09-05 16:15
  VW will unveil a new version of its all-electric e-up! city car at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, with a claimed range of 162 milesVolkswagen will unveil an updated version of the e-up! city car at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The revised model features a reworked electric drivetrain and additional range, thanks to a larger-capacity battery pack. 
  The revised Volkswagen e-up! will go on sale in January 2020, with prices starting from around
  
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• New 2020 Volkswagen e-up! launches at Frankfurt

  05-09-2019 17:16
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-09-10 11:30
  VW has unveiled a new version of its all-electric e-up! city car at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, with a claimed range of 162 milesVolkswagen has unveiled an updated version of the e-up! city car at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The revised model features a reworked electric drivetrain and additional range, thanks to a larger-capacity battery pack. 
  The revised Volkswagen e-up! will go on sale in January 2020, with prices starting from arou
  
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• Long-term review: SsangYong Musso Saracen

  05-09-2019 17:00
  
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  First report: we’re given the keys to the plush SsangYong Musso Saracen pick-up truckMileage: 1,710
  Economy: 26.3mpg
  There was a sense of déjà-vu when I picked up our brand-new Musso from SsangYong’s UK headquarters in Luton. That wasn’t down to the many trips I’ve made to the airport, but rather the Musso’s interior. After running a long-term SsangYong Rexton for six months last year,
  
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• Automotive OLED Market Size to Worth USD 5.1 billion by 2026 - GlobeNewswire

  05-09-2019 17:00 via globenewswire.com
  Automotive OLED Market Size to Worth USD 5.1 billion by 2026  GlobeNewswireAcumen Research and Consulting, Recently Published Report On “Automotive OLED Market Size, Share, Trends, Scope, Growth Opportunity and Forecast ...
  
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• VW is providing electric powertrains to convert classic Beetles

  05-09-2019 16:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Convertible,Coupe,Electric,ClassicsContinue reading VW is providing electric powertrains to convert classic Beetles VW is providing electric powertrains to convert classic Beetles originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This car seat gap filler is 15% off for the next 5 hours

  05-09-2019 16:34
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsIf you're the type of person who tends to lose your wallet, phone, or change in the gap between your car seat and center console, then this could be a great solution for you. This gap filler slides right in the gap next to your seat and fits most vehicles.Continue reading This car seat gap filler is 15% off for the next 5 hours This car seat gap filler is 15% off for the next 5 hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 10:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms f
  
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• GM will use Google to power its infotainment systems

  05-09-2019 16:34
  
  Filed under:Technology,InfotainmentContinue reading GM will use Google to power its infotainment systems GM will use Google to power its infotainment systems originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 10:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive RADAR Market Size Worth USD 10.5 billion by 2026 - GlobeNewswire

  05-09-2019 16:30 via globenewswire.com
  Automotive RADAR Market Size Worth USD 10.5 billion by 2026  GlobeNewswireAcumen Research and Consulting, Recently Published Report On “Automotive RADAR Market Size, Share, Trends, Scope, Growth Opportunity and Forecast ...
  
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• Automotive PCB Market Size is set to Grow 14.3 Billion USD by 2026 - Global Banking And Finance Review

  05-09-2019 16:17 via globalbankingandfinance.com
  Automotive PCB Market Size is set to Grow 14.3 Billion USD by 2026  Global Banking And Finance ReviewThe Global Automotive PCB market study focuses major leading industry players with information such as company profiles, product picture and specification, ...
  
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• Automotive elegance prevails at Salon Privé 2019 - Classic Driver

  05-09-2019 15:50 via classicdriver.com
  Automotive elegance prevails at Salon Privé 2019  Classic DriverNow in its 14th year, Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace has established itself as one of the collector car world's most anticipated events. These are our highlights ...
  
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• Auto groups call for speedy smart charger rollout

  05-09-2019 15:48
  The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), Eurelectric and Transport & Environment (T&E) have called on European institutions to facilitate a rapid roll-out of smart charging infrastructure for electrified vehicles.
  
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• Hymer's Sprinter-based concept camper shows what van life will look like in 2025

  05-09-2019 15:35
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Mercedes-BenzContinue reading Hymer's Sprinter-based concept camper shows what van life will look like in 2025 Hymer's Sprinter-based concept camper shows what van life will look like in 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo sales up over 10% in August

  05-09-2019 15:10
  Geely's Volvo Cars said August global sales volume rose 10.2% year on year to 47,796 cars as the US, China and Europe saw growth.
  
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• Global Semiconductor Microcomponents Market for the Automotive Industry (2019-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  05-09-2019 15:08 via businesswire.com
  Global Semiconductor Microcomponents Market for the Automotive Industry (2019-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Semiconductor Microcomponents Market for Automotive Industry - Forecasts from 2019 to 2024" report has been added to ...
  
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• New Innovations Steer the Automotive Industry Towards the Future - Yahoo Finance

  05-09-2019 15:00 via finance.yahoo.com
  New Innovations Steer the Automotive Industry Towards the Future  Yahoo FinancePoint Roberts, Washington and Delta, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 5, 2019) - Investorideas.com, a leading investor news resource covering ...
  
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• Civil Automotive And UAS Radars Are Removed From The USML - Transport - United States - Mondaq News Alerts

  05-09-2019 14:46 via mondaq.com
  Civil Automotive And UAS Radars Are Removed From The USML - Transport - United States  Mondaq News AlertsOn August 30, DDTC published a final rule that removes many of the radars used in civil automotive and unpiloted aerial vehicles from the USML. United States ...
  
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• Nissan CEO Saikawa admits he was overpaid, in policy violation

  05-09-2019 14:38
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Nissan,RenaultContinue reading Nissan CEO Saikawa admits he was overpaid, in policy violation Nissan CEO Saikawa admits he was overpaid, in policy violation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 08:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Online sales to dominate private car purchases - analyst

  05-09-2019 14:29
  Online car sales are expected to cross 1m pa in 2020 and grow to more than 6m a year by 2025, according to research by consultants Frost & Sullivan (F&S).
  
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• CATL and Bosch collaborate on 48V battery cells 

  05-09-2019 14:29
  Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and Bosch have concluded a 'long-term strategic cooperation agreement' that will see CATL supply 48-volt battery cells for Bosch's 48-volt battery system globally.
  
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• Nissan CEO overpaid - report

  05-09-2019 14:26
  Nissan Motor is now embroiled in another scandal over executive pay after chief executive Hiroto Saikawa reportedly admitted to being overpaid in violation of internal procedures under a scheme designed by ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn.
  
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• FCA to add rear seat reminder tech worldwide

  05-09-2019 14:09
  FCA said it would extend a new voluntary commitment by automakers selling in the US market worldwide by incorporating rear seat reminder technology across its global passenger vehicle range.
  
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• Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro climbs in price for 2020

  05-09-2019 14:05
  
  Filed under:Auto News,ToyotaContinue reading Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro climbs in price for 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro climbs in price for 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 08:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai teases Frankfurt-bound 45 concept and electric racer again

  05-09-2019 13:52
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Frankfurt Motor Show,Hyundai,Hatchback,Concept Cars,Electric,Racing,Performance,VideosContinue reading Hyundai teases Frankfurt-bound 45 concept and electric racer again Hyundai teases Frankfurt-bound 45 concept and electric racer again originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2019 07:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Expo News: New product launches and conference speakers announced - Automotive Testing Technology International

  05-09-2019 13:31 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Expo News: New product launches and conference speakers announced  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalThe full show preview for Automotive Testing Technology Expo Novi has just been released, providing readers with an early look at the new products making ...
  
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• Failed UK Smart Motorway ‘experiment’ should be stopped, says Liz Truss

  05-09-2019 13:09
  Prime ministerial hopeful Liz Truss is not a fan of smart motorways and suggests the evidence she's seen indicates the concept has failed
  
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• Drivers avoid using open hard shoulder on smart motorways

  05-09-2019 13:09
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-09-05 12:09
  More than half of UK drivers avoid the open hard shoulder on all lane running smart motorways, research showsUK drivers are avoiding using the open hard shoulder on all lane running smart motorways, new research has revealed.
  In an analysis of 2,003 UK drivers by Kwik Fit, 56 per cent of respondents (equivalent to 23.1 million people nationwide) said they avoid driving on the hard shoulder of an all lane running smart motorway when it’s open.
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• 73% of drivers avoid left lane on smart motorways

  05-09-2019 13:09
  
  Survey finds 73 per cent of drivers won’t use hard shoulder as live lane, with 36 per cent wanting all-lane running abolished
  
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• UK car market dips in August, but EVs surge

  05-09-2019 13:07
  The UK new car market declined by 1.6% in August, but there was a surge in electric car sales in the month, according to data released by the SMMT.
  
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• Toyota develops new small car platform

  05-09-2019 12:46
  Toyota said it was extending the benefits of its TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) programme - which has underpinned most of its recent new models - such as RAV4 and Corolla - to small cars with announcement of a new GA-B platform.
  
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• New Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo adds sporty flair to C3 Aircross rival

  05-09-2019 12:30
  
  James Brodie2019-09-05 12:50
  Small Skoda Kamiq SUV gets racy Monte Carlo trim level at Frankfurt Motor ShowSkoda has extended sporty Monte Carlo trim level to the new Kamiq crossover - the smallest SUV the brand offers and its rival for the Volkswagen T-Roc, Nissan Juke and Kia Stonic. 
  Arriving in time to be presented at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the recipe for the Kamiq Monte Carlo is unchanged from other Monte Carlo badged Skoda SUVs. That means it ranks as the range-toppin
  
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• New 2020 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo appears at Frankfurt

  05-09-2019 12:30
  
  James Brodie2019-09-10 11:56
  Small Skoda Kamiq SUV gets racy Monte Carlo trim level at Frankfurt Motor ShowSkoda has extended sporty Monte Carlo trim level to the new Kamiq crossover - the smallest SUV the brand offers and its rival for the Volkswagen T-Roc, Nissan Juke and Kia Stonic. 
  Revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the recipe for the Kamiq Monte Carlo is unchanged from other Monte Carlo badged Skoda SUVs. That means it ranks as the range-topping trim level, and it gains a subt
  
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• Profile: Theresa Spencer - the automotive finance director who is driving global growth - Yorkshire Post

  05-09-2019 12:26 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Profile: Theresa Spencer - the automotive finance director who is driving global growth  Yorkshire PostRing Automotive's finance director Theresa Spencer talks about life after acquisition and why she is passionate about supporting women in the workplace, writes ...
  
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