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• U.S., Japan sign limited trade deal after reassurance on car tariffs

  25-09-2019 23:46
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalU.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signed a limited trade deal on Wednesday that cuts tariffs on U.S. farm goods, Japanese machine tools and other products while further staving off the threat of higher U.S. car duties.Trump said the deal would open up Japanese markets to some $7 billion worth of American products annually, cutting Japanese tariffs on U.S. beef, pork wheat and cheese.U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said afte
  
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• GM strike update: Committees finish work, top negotiators take over

  25-09-2019 23:31
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,GMContract talks between General Motors and striking United Auto Workers took a step closer to reaching an agreement Wednesday when committees finished their work and sent it to the top bargainers.The move means that minor issues largely are resolved, and a few bargainers for both sides will now try to come to terms on wages, use of temporary workers and other contentious issues.UAW Vice President Terry Dittes outlined the devel
  
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• GM owners can soon download Alexa — and with Samuel L. Jackson's voice

  25-09-2019 23:23
  
  Filed under:Technology,GM,InfotainmentAmazon.com Incon Wednesday said actor Samuel L. Jackson and other celebrities will voice speech for the company's virtual assistant Alexa, while the voice aid will also be built into a new wearable line of earbuds, eyeglasses and a ring.The news, along with announcements of a new range of voice-controlled Echo speakers, a multilingual mode for Alexa and an additional privacy feature for deleting voice recordings regularly, underscores the investment the worl
  
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• Asia Pacific Automotive Parts Packaging Market Report 2019 - PRNewswire

  25-09-2019 23:15 via prnewswire.com
  Asia Pacific Automotive Parts Packaging Market Report 2019  PRNewswire
  
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• 2020 BMW X1 xDrive25e brings plug-in power to the subcompact crossover

  25-09-2019 21:45
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Crossover,Hybrid,LuxuryContinue reading 2020 BMW X1 xDrive25e brings plug-in power to the subcompact crossover 2020 BMW X1 xDrive25e brings plug-in power to the subcompact crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Silicon Labs Unveils Automotive Timing Portfolio, Emphasizing Ease of Use for OEMs and Suppliers - All About Circuits

  25-09-2019 21:41 via allaboutcircuits.com
  Silicon Labs Unveils Automotive Timing Portfolio, Emphasizing Ease of Use for OEMs and Suppliers  All About Circuits
  
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• The 5 best racing games of the summer

  25-09-2019 21:30
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Affiliate PostsContinue reading The 5 best racing games of the summer The 5 best racing games of the summer originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Mario Kart Tour' is a simple racer surrounded by free-to-play complexity

  25-09-2019 21:16
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,SmartphoneContinue reading 'Mario Kart Tour' is a simple racer surrounded by free-to-play complexity 'Mario Kart Tour' is a simple racer surrounded by free-to-play complexity originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Next-gen Ford F-150 Raptor appears to be getting a coil-spring rear suspension

  25-09-2019 19:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceContinue reading Next-gen Ford F-150 Raptor appears to be getting a coil-spring rear suspension Next-gen Ford F-150 Raptor appears to be getting a coil-spring rear suspension originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch: We rustle up some photos and details

  25-09-2019 19:30
  
  Filed under:Ford,SUVContinue reading 2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch: We rustle up some photos and details 2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch: We rustle up some photos and details originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US indicts senior FCA manager over emissions test cheating

  25-09-2019 18:53
  A US grand jury indicted a senior manager at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on charges he lied to regulators about diesel emissions, alleging the deception continued even after a scandal over cheating on government environmental tests had engulfed rival Volkswagen, a media report said.
  
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• Chevy Impala — here's what's in store for its final year

  25-09-2019 18:15
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Automakers,Chevrolet,sedanContinue reading Chevy Impala — here's what's in store for its final year Chevy Impala — here's what's in store for its final year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault chief nixes FCA merger revival for now

  25-09-2019 17:45
  Fiat Chrysler's merger offer for Renault, abandoned last June, was no longer on the table and looked unlikely to be revived for now, Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Senard has said.
  
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• BMW X2 vs Audi SQ2 vs Cupra Ateca

  25-09-2019 17:39
  
  2019-09-28 10:00
  The new BMW X2 M35i goes up against the Audi SQ2 and Cupra Ateca in this performance SUV showdownWith the popularity of SUVs showing no signs of waning, it was inevitable that some manufacturers would create a new type of performance car that caters to a new sub-section of buyers: the hot SUV.
  The Porsche Cayenne is a good example of a fast SUV that’s been around for more than 15 years, but until now, most rapid models have been expensive. However, here we test three
  
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• BMW X2 M35i vs Audi SQ2 vs Cupra Ateca

  25-09-2019 17:39
  
  2019-09-30 09:05
  The new BMW X2 M35i goes up against the Audi SQ2 and Cupra Ateca in this performance SUV showdownWith the popularity of SUVs showing no signs of waning, it was inevitable that some manufacturers would create a new type of performance car that caters to a new sub-section of buyers: the hot SUV.
  The Porsche Cayenne is a good example of a fast SUV that’s been around for more than 15 years, but until now, most rapid models have been expensive. However, here we test three
  
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• How to buy a brand-new luxury car at a huge discount

  25-09-2019 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Acura,BMW,Cadillac,Infiniti,Jaguar,Mercedes-Benz,Volvo,Car Buying,Convertible,Coupe,Crossover,SUV,Wagon,Electric,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading How to buy a brand-new luxury car at a huge discount How to buy a brand-new luxury car at a huge discount originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch and weep as Rimac repeatedly crash tests its C_Two electric supercar

  25-09-2019 17:03
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Coupe,Electric,Performance,Supercars,VideosContinue reading Watch and weep as Rimac repeatedly crash tests its C_Two electric supercar Watch and weep as Rimac repeatedly crash tests its C_Two electric supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Testing Expo: The untapped potential of bus data - Automotive Testing Technology International

  25-09-2019 16:54 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Automotive Testing Expo: The untapped potential of bus data  Automotive Testing Technology International
  
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• New BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 2019 review

  25-09-2019 16:41
  
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  Image 1 of 21 26 Sep, 2019 9:00amSteve Sutcliffe
  The four-door BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe arrives to take the fight to the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLSBMW reckons that the 8 Series Gran Coupe is a unique concept – in that it’s the only four-door sports car on sale that’s derived directly from a two-door model.
  That sounds like a long-winded way to describe what is, in effect, an 8 Series with four doors, but it’s the most accurate
  
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• BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 2019 review

  25-09-2019 16:41
  
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  Image 1 of 21 25 Sep, 2019 11:00pmSteve Sutcliffe
  The four-door BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe arrives to take the fight to the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLSBMW reckons that the 8 Series Gran Coupe is a unique concept – in that it’s the only four-door sports car on sale that’s derived directly from a two-door model.
  That sounds like a long-winded way to describe what is, in effect, an 8 Series with four doors, but it’s the most accurat
  
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• Ford says Austin will get its self-driving cars in 2021

  25-09-2019 16:39
  
  Filed under:Ford,AutonomousFord's self-driving system, now being tested in Fusion Hybrid sedans, is being jointly developed with Argo AI, a Pittsburgh-based startup in which Ford and Volkswagen AGtogether hold a majority stake.Sherif Marakby, chief executive of Ford Autonomous Vehicles, said Ford plans to launch the commercial transportation service in 2021 in a purpose-built hybrid vehicle that can be equipped to carry either people or goods.Continue reading Ford says Austin will get its self-d
  
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• Job cuts, changes: Continental responds to evolving automotive market - Tyrepress.com

  25-09-2019 16:35 via tyrepress.com
  Job cuts, changes: Continental responds to evolving automotive market  Tyrepress.com
  
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• Fox Automotive to produce MIA EV reboot in Hungary - Budapest Business Journal

  25-09-2019 16:31 via bbj.hu
  Fox Automotive to produce MIA EV reboot in Hungary  Budapest Business Journal
  
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• Asia Pacific Automotive Parts Packaging Market Report 2018-2019 & 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts by Product Type, Packaging Type, and Component - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  25-09-2019 16:09 via businesswire.com
  Asia Pacific Automotive Parts Packaging Market Report 2018-2019 & 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts by Product Type, Packaging Type, and Component - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire
  
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• $370Bn+ Automotive Logistics Market to 2027: Global Analysis & Forecast by Type, Services, Sector and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  25-09-2019 15:53 via businesswire.com
  $370Bn+ Automotive Logistics Market to 2027: Global Analysis & Forecast by Type, Services, Sector and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire
  
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• Canoo takes the covers off of its debut electric vehicle

  25-09-2019 15:37
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Electric,FutureThe Los Angeles-based startup Canoo has finally unveiled its first model, the eponymously named canoo.The Canoodesigners have departed pretty radically from the traditional designs that other electric vehicle manufacturers have favored going with something that looks more like a VW Microbus than the sport utility vehicle that Byton is aiming for, or Tesla and Fisker's sportscars and sedans or Rivian'selectric trucks.Remarkably, Canoo has completed th
  
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• Peugeot Boxer 4x4 concept is one big overland camper van

  25-09-2019 15:19
  
  Filed under:Peugeot,Minivan/Van,Concept Cars,Off-RoadContinue reading Peugeot Boxer 4x4 concept is one big overland camper van Peugeot Boxer 4x4 concept is one big overland camper van originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, Mahindra close to forming a joint venture in India

  25-09-2019 15:03
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,FordFord Motor Co and Mahindra & Mahindra are likely to sign a deal next week to form a joint venture in India, two sources told Reuters, in a move that will see the U.S. carmaker end most of its independent operations in the country.The two companies have for months been structuring the deal to create a new entity in which Ford will hold a 49% stake, while Indian rival Mahindra will own 51%, Reuters reported in April.Under the deal Ford w
  
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• Ford India handing over to Mahindra with new joint venture

  25-09-2019 15:01
  Ford and India's Mahindra & Mahindra are likely to sign a deal next week to form a joint venture in India, two sources told the Reuters news agency, in a move that would result in the US automaker ending most of its independent operations in the country.
  
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• Sherwin-Williams® Automotive Finishes And Larsen Motorsports (LMS) To Address Talent Shortage In Collision Repair With Scholarship Program - PRNewswire

  25-09-2019 15:00 via prnewswire.com
  Sherwin-Williams® Automotive Finishes And Larsen Motorsports (LMS) To Address Talent Shortage In Collision Repair With Scholarship Program  PRNewswire
  
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• GM strike now effecting car owners, dealers, workers in Canada and Mexico

  25-09-2019 14:47
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,GMAs the United Auto Workers' strike against General Motors stretches into a second week, it's not just the company and striking workers getting pinched.Meanwhile, GM is losing millions of dollars and has been forced to close one Canadian factory and send workers home at another.The 49,000 striking workers are going to have to get by on $250 per week in strike pay.Continue reading GM strike now effecting car owners, dealers, wor
  
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• Thyssenkrup personnel committee recommends to replace CEO

  25-09-2019 14:44
  ThyssenKrupp's personnel committee has recommended the supervisory board start negotiations to end the board mandate of Guido Kerkhoff shortly.
  
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• Thyssenkrup personnel committe recommends to replace CEO

  25-09-2019 14:34
  ThyssenKrupp's personnel committee has recommended the supervisory board start negotiations to end the board mandate of Guido Kerkhoff shortly.
  
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• Temp workers to fore in GM-UAW bargaining - report

  25-09-2019 14:34
  General Motors' use of temporary workers is a key bargaining issue in negotiations between the automaker and the striking United Auto Workers union over a new four year contract, a media report said.
  
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• Christian Garcia steps down as Visteon CFO

  25-09-2019 14:22
  Visteon says EVP and CFO, Christian Garcia, has resigned from the company to accept another position based in Houston.
  
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• Volvo explains how it turned the XC40 into its first EV

  25-09-2019 14:15
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Automakers,Green,Volvo,Crossover,ElectricContinue reading Volvo explains how it turned the XC40 into its first EV Volvo explains how it turned the XC40 into its first EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Scania's AXL concept is an autonomous, cab-less sci-fi semi

  25-09-2019 14:15
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Emerging Technologies,Truck,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,SpecialtyContinue reading Scania's AXL concept is an autonomous, cab-less sci-fi semi Scania's AXL concept is an autonomous, cab-less sci-fi semi originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda to unveil its first all-electric car in Tokyo

  25-09-2019 14:03
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-09-25 13:10
  Mazda will use the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show in October to launch its first production battery electric vehicleMazda has confirmed it will launch its first battery-electric production car at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. We’re yet to see any teaser images, and specification details remain sparse, but we expect it will feature an SUV body style and a similar powertrain to the e-TPV prototype we drove in early September.
  The styling of Mazda’s new EV will be unl
  
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• Volvo Cars starts to detail XC40 EV

  25-09-2019 13:15
  Geely's Volvo Cars has released more details of its first fully electric SUV - the XC40.
  
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• BMW UK engine plant reaches five million milestone

  25-09-2019 13:15
  Employees at BMW Group's Hams Hall engine manufacturing plant, near Birmingham, UK, are celebrating production of the five millionth engine.
  
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• FPL reveals new EV charging initiative

  25-09-2019 13:04
  Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has unveiled a new electric vehicle charging initiative.
  
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• Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) builds vehicle #6m

  25-09-2019 13:03
  Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) has produced its six millionth vehicle, a 2020 Subaru Legacy.
  
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• Global automotive firm secures 35000 sq ft York letting - The Business Desk

  25-09-2019 12:56 via thebusinessdesk.com
  Global automotive firm secures 35000 sq ft York letting  The Business Desk
  
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• Asia-Pacific Air Compressor Market Report 2019-2024 - Growing Demand from Automotive Industry - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  25-09-2019 12:55 via businesswire.com
  Asia-Pacific Air Compressor Market Report 2019-2024 - Growing Demand from Automotive Industry - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire
  
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• GKN Automotive appoints Igor Skornik NMA VP

  25-09-2019 12:28
  GKN Automotive says Igor Skornik has joined the Niche, Customer, Motorsport & Aftermarket (NMA) management team as vice president.
  
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• Plastic Omnium unveils senior leadership changes

  25-09-2019 12:20
  Plastic Omnium has reorganised its senior leadership structure with Laurent Favre becoming CEO, while Felicie Burelle is appointed managing director from 1 January, 2020.
  
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• What do Highways England Traffic Officers do all day?

  25-09-2019 12:14
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-09-25 11:55
  We spend a day with the Highways England Traffic Officers to get some first-hand experience of managing the UK’s motorway networkAn empty motorway carriageway is an uncanny sight. Where once there were four lanes of traffic hurtling along at 70mph, now there’s an expanse of concrete with countless vehicles held back, as if caged, by traffic cones and emergency vehicles. We’re out on patrol with Highways England Traffic Officers as they watch over
  
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• Charging suppliers plan UK roaming agreement

  25-09-2019 11:44
  Charging of electrified vehicles in the UK should be easier now a group of European smart charging providers have signed a letter of intent pledging to open their networks in the UK through a roaming agreement set to be in place by the end of 2019.
  
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• New Audi RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback launched with 395bhp

  25-09-2019 11:22
  
  James Batchelor2019-09-25 23:01
  The new Audi RS Q3 is joined the sleek RS Q3 Sportback, with both boasting the same 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine lifted from the RS 3Audi has revealed RS versions of its Q3 and newly launched Q3 Sportback small SUVs.
  Just like its predecessor, the new RS Q3 packs the same engine from the RS 3 Sportback and benefits from performance and chassis upgrades from the German brand’s Audi Sport division. The RS Q3 Sportback, mean
  
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• New electric Volvo XC40 only weeks from launch

  25-09-2019 11:19
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-09-25 10:15
  The Volvo will launch its first pure-electric car next month, claiming the electric XC40 will be “one of the safest cars on the road”Volvo has announced that it will launch a fully-electric version of the XC40 SUV on 16 October. It will be the Swedish brand’s first pure-electric vehicle, which will join the recently released XC40 T5 plug-in hybrid in the model’s line-up when it goes on sale in late 2020.
  Volvo has extensively reconfigured th
  
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