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• Lamborghini previews Huracán Super Trofeo EVO and Urus ST-X Lego sets

  31-10-2019 23:04
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Toys/Games,Lamborghini,Coupe,SUV,SupercarsContinue reading Lamborghini previews Huracán Super Trofeo EVO and Urus ST-X Lego sets Lamborghini previews Huracán Super Trofeo EVO and Urus ST-X Lego sets originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford plans to close engine plant in Michigan as part of UAW deal

  31-10-2019 22:44
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,FordFord Motor Coplans to close an engine plant in Romeo, Michigan, as part of a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers union for a new four-year contract, a source told Reuters on Thursday.Ford will close the plant in the future under the UAW agreement.Ford and the UAW declined to comment.Continue reading Ford plans to close engine plant in Michigan as part of UAW deal Ford plans to close engine plant in Michigan as p
  
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• Another UAW official charged with embezzling $1.5 million

  31-10-2019 22:33
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,UAW/UnionsA United Auto Workers official was charged on Thursday with embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars in an alleged scheme that a person familiar with the case said involved union President Gary Jones.Edward Robinson, working with several unnamed UAW officials, was charged with conspiracy to embezzle union funds and conspiracy to defraud the United States for stealing more than $1.5 million from the UAW from 2010 to about September 2019, according to docu
  
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• High-Efficiency Power Inductors Optimized for 48-V Automotive Apps - Electronic Design

  31-10-2019 22:29 via electronicdesign.com
  High-Efficiency Power Inductors Optimized for 48-V Automotive Apps  Electronic Design
  
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• Meet the 2021 F1 race car designed for more passing, lower costs

  31-10-2019 21:49
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingFormula One hopes it has found the formula to close the gap between teams fighting for championships and the cars bringing up the rear of the grid to create better and more compelling racing.Formula One has been dominated by Mercedes since the move to the hybrid engine in 2014 as the team has won six consecutive constructor's championships.Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton can clinch the team's sixth consecutive driver's championship Sunday.Continue reading Meet the 20
  
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• 10 cool cars from Peugeot's lineup we'd love to see in the U.S.

  31-10-2019 21:34
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Chrysler,Fiat,Citroen,Opel,Peugeot,Automotive History,Coupe,Crossover,Hatchback,SUV,Wagon,Concept Cars,Diesel,Budget,Electric,Hybrid,sedanContinue reading 10 cool cars from Peugeot's lineup we'd love to see in the U.S. 10 cool cars from Peugeot's lineup we'd love to see in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda CR-V, Passport and Ridgeline highlighted at SEMA

  31-10-2019 20:24
  
  Filed under:SEMA Show,Honda,Truck,Crossover,SUVContinue reading Honda CR-V, Passport and Ridgeline highlighted at SEMA Honda CR-V, Passport and Ridgeline highlighted at SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ford Edge regains Top Safety Pick award

  31-10-2019 19:48
  
  Filed under:Ford,Safety,CrossoverContinue reading 2019 Ford Edge regains Top Safety Pick award 2019 Ford Edge regains Top Safety Pick award originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Veloster N 'Type R Killer' and lifted Kona on their way to SEMA

  31-10-2019 19:33
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Hyundai,Crossover,Hatchback,Off-Road,PerformanceContinue reading Hyundai Veloster N 'Type R Killer' and lifted Kona on their way to SEMA Hyundai Veloster N 'Type R Killer' and lifted Kona on their way to SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda to show custom 1968 S800 Coupe, three Civic Si builds at SEMA

  31-10-2019 19:22
  
  Filed under:SEMA Show,Honda,Coupe,Motorcycle,Racing,Performance,sedanContinue reading Honda to show custom 1968 S800 Coupe, three Civic Si builds at SEMA Honda to show custom 1968 S800 Coupe, three Civic Si builds at SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford and UAW reach proposed tentative agreement

  31-10-2019 19:05
  Ford has reached a proposed tentative agreement with the UAW on a new labour contract for its US workforce.
  
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• Ford will close an engine plant in Michigan as part of UAW deal

  31-10-2019 18:59
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,FordFord Motor Coplans to close an engine plant in Romeo, Michigan as part of a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers union for a new four-year contract, a source told Reuters Thursday.Ford is not immediately closing the plant but will close it at a future date under the UAW agreement.Continue reading Ford will close an engine plant in Michigan as part of UAW deal Ford will close an engine plant in
  
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• Puerto Bahía increases PDI services for vehicle import - Automotive Logistics

  31-10-2019 18:45 via automotivelogistics.media
  Puerto Bahía increases PDI services for vehicle import  Automotive Logistics
  
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• Dartz Prombron Black Stallion is the alternate-universe Hummer H2

  31-10-2019 18:00
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,SUV,Off-Road,SpecialtyContinue reading Dartz Prombron Black Stallion is the alternate-universe Hummer H2 Dartz Prombron Black Stallion is the alternate-universe Hummer H2 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM appoints global purchasing and supply chain executives - Automotive Logistics

  31-10-2019 17:24 via automotivelogistics.media
  GM appoints global purchasing and supply chain executives  Automotive Logistics
  
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• Ford previews custom F-150s and Mustangs for SEMA

  31-10-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Ford,Truck,Coupe,Off-Road,PerformanceContinue reading Ford previews custom F-150s and Mustangs for SEMA Ford previews custom F-150s and Mustangs for SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Blipshift's Halloween sale is bringing an old Autoblog design back from the grave

  31-10-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Affiliate PostsContinue reading Blipshift's Halloween sale is bringing an old Autoblog design back from the grave Blipshift's Halloween sale is bringing an old Autoblog design back from the grave originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Kia Optima teased but unlikely to reach UK

  31-10-2019 16:40
  
  Alex Ingram2019-10-31 15:41
  Kia teases next Optima saloon, but Ford Mondeo rival is set to be dropped from the UK market Kia has revealed the first official images of the next Korean market K5 saloon ahead of its official reveal. Internationally it’s known as the Optima, but the upcoming model will not be sold in the UK, Auto Express can reveal. 
  If the production model follows the design of the sketches, the next K5 is set to take on a much more dramatic, coupe-like profile. Frameles
  
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• Porsche 911 to get seven-speed manual gearbox

  31-10-2019 16:33
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-10-31 15:30
  The Porsche 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S will soon be available with a seven-speed manual gearbox
  Porsche has confirmed that new 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S will soon be offered with the option of a seven-speed manual gearbox. The transmission is already on sale in the US and is expected to reach the UK market in the middle of 2020.
  Prices and final specifications for the UK-delivered manual-equipped Porsche 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S will be confirmed closer to
  
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• Porsche 911 gains new seven-speed manual gearbox

  31-10-2019 16:30
  
  The Porsche 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S can now be ordered with a seven-speed manual gearbox in the UK. Prices are yet to be officially confirmed, but we expect the cars will start from around £96,000 and £100,000 respectively. First deliveries will arrive shortly after the current travel restrictions are lifted.
  UK buyers get Porsche’s new seven-speed manual gearbox with the brand’s Sport Chrono package as standard, which adds dynamic engine mounts, an automatic rev-mat
  
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• 1970 Dodge Charger destroyed by man sick of lowballers — he showed them!

  31-10-2019 16:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Dodge,Coupe,Classics,VideosContinue reading 1970 Dodge Charger destroyed by man sick of lowballers — he showed them! 1970 Dodge Charger destroyed by man sick of lowballers — he showed them! originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes GLC 220 d 2019 review

  31-10-2019 16:14
  
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  Image 1 of 20 31 Oct, 2019 3:00pmAlex Ingram
  The Mercedes GLC 220 d the pick of the GLC range, but is the facelifted SUV good enough to see off fresh competition from BMW and Audi?The Mercedes GLC first hit showrooms back in 2015, and four years on the Stuttgart brand has introduced a facelifted model to keep it fresh against competition from the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. On our first encounter, we suspected that the smaller of the two diesel engines, the 220 d, might be the model to hav
  
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• GM to withdraw from Indonesia in 2020

  31-10-2019 16:06
  General Motors has announced it will withdraw from the Indonesian market by the end of March 2020 following years of poor performance.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette awarded to World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg

  31-10-2019 15:58
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Marketing/Advertising,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Chevy Corvette awarded to World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg 2020 Chevy Corvette awarded to World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Briton crowned World's Fastest Gamer, wins IRL racing career

  31-10-2019 15:49
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Racing,Gaming GuideContinue reading Briton crowned World's Fastest Gamer, wins IRL racing career Briton crowned World's Fastest Gamer, wins IRL racing career originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• South Korea to launch autonomous bus service in 2022

  31-10-2019 15:47
  The South Korea government plans to launch a self-driving commercial bus service in the city of Sejong in 2022, to be expanded to other regions of the country later on.
  
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• 2021 Audi RS 3 hot hatch spied with near-production bodywork

  31-10-2019 15:36
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Audi,Hatchback,Performance,sedanContinue reading 2021 Audi RS 3 hot hatch spied with near-production bodywork 2021 Audi RS 3 hot hatch spied with near-production bodywork originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Online Automotive Retail Market Size, Trends & Forecasts 2019-2023 with Focus on China and USA - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  31-10-2019 15:35 via businesswire.com
  Global Online Automotive Retail Market Size, Trends & Forecasts 2019-2023 with Focus on China and USA - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire
  
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• Group 1 Automotive Expands Responsibility of US Leader - PRNewswire

  31-10-2019 15:33 via prnewswire.com
  Group 1 Automotive Expands Responsibility of US Leader  PRNewswire
  
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• Connected and Autonomous Mobility Roadmap to 2030 - Automotive Testing Technology International

  31-10-2019 15:24 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Connected and Autonomous Mobility Roadmap to 2030  Automotive Testing Technology International
  
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• Fisker electric SUV named Ocean, and it'll have an app-based lease

  31-10-2019 15:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Fisker,Green Automakers,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryContinue reading Fisker electric SUV named Ocean, and it'll have an app-based lease Fisker electric SUV named Ocean, and it'll have an app-based lease originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Karma Automotive technology facility opens in Silicon Valley - Automotive Testing Technology International

  31-10-2019 15:13 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  New Karma Automotive technology facility opens in Silicon Valley  Automotive Testing Technology International
  
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• F1 drivers show off in the streets of Hollywood

  31-10-2019 14:48
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingContinue reading F1 drivers show off in the streets of Hollywood F1 drivers show off in the streets of Hollywood originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen leasing deals 2021/2022

  31-10-2019 14:20
  The best Volkswagen leasing deals on the market right now
  
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• Volkswagen leasing deals 2021

  31-10-2019 14:20
  
  There are a number Volkswagen leasing deals on offer, from the compact up! to larger family cars like the Passat and SUVs such as the Tiguan. Here, we've picked the best leasing offers to help you pay less for your new Volkswagen.
  Leasing deals have limited mileages and high initial rentals can be a problem. However, most VW deals offer relatively low monthly payments and, as we’ve discovered below, a bargain can easily be found. 
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• Volkswagen leasing deals 2020

  31-10-2019 14:20
  
  The best Volkswagen leasing deals on the market now
  
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• China's auto market could shrink by 8% this year

  31-10-2019 14:08
  
  Filed under:Car BuyingBEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Auto sales in China may skid to 26 million this year, a drop of around 8%, a senior industry executive warned, as the world's largest auto market braces for a second year of contraction amid slowing economic growth and tighter vehicle emissions standards.The latest prediction, by Fu Bingfeng, executive vice chairman of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), is lower than the group's previous forecast for a 5% drop, issued in
  
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• Automotive-Compliant Level Shifters from Diodes Incorporated Provide High-Speed, Flexible, and Easy-to-Use Logic Translation - Business Wire

  31-10-2019 14:00 via businesswire.com
  Automotive-Compliant Level Shifters from Diodes Incorporated Provide High-Speed, Flexible, and Easy-to-Use Logic Translation  Business Wire
  
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• 2020 Mercedes GLE-Class nabs IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating

  31-10-2019 13:56
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,LuxuryContinue reading 2020 Mercedes GLE-Class nabs IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating 2020 Mercedes GLE-Class nabs IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 08:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK car production down again in September

  31-10-2019 13:36
  UK car production was down 3.8% to 122,256 units in the month of September, rounding off what the SMMT described as a turbulent first nine months for sector.
  
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• These 20-foot jumper cables are 15% off on Amazon

  31-10-2019 13:30
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading These 20-foot jumper cables are 15% off on Amazon These 20-foot jumper cables are 15% off on Amazon originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat Chrysler's third-quarter operating profit exceeds expectations

  31-10-2019 13:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Chrysler,FiatContinue reading Fiat Chrysler's third-quarter operating profit exceeds expectations Fiat Chrysler's third-quarter operating profit exceeds expectations originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford reaches tentative contract agreement with UAW

  31-10-2019 13:28
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,FordFord Motorand the United Auto Workers union on Wednesday announced a tentative agreement for a new labor deal, allowing the No. 2 U.S. automaker to avoid a strike like the one that cost its larger rival General Motorsabout $3 billion.The union turned to Ford to negotiate a new four-year agreement after ratifying a contract last week with GM following a 40-day U.S. strike that shut down almost all of GM's
  
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• One week to go to Automotive Management Live free event - AM

  31-10-2019 13:24 via am-online.com
  One week to go to Automotive Management Live free event  AM
  
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• Just days to go to Automotive Management Live free event - AM

  31-10-2019 13:24 via am-online.com
  
  Just days to go to Automotive Management Live free event  AM
  
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• Blockchain in the Global Automotive Market, Forecast to 2025 - Spend on Blockchain is Expected to Reach $14.7 Billion by 2025, Increasing from $849.5 Million in 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  31-10-2019 13:24 via businesswire.com
  Blockchain in the Global Automotive Market, Forecast to 2025 - Spend on Blockchain is Expected to Reach $14.7 Billion by 2025, Increasing from $849.5 Million in 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire
  
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• Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot announce merger as world's No. 4 carmaker

  31-10-2019 13:09
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Fiat,PeugeotFiat Chrysler and France's PSA Peugeot said Thursday they have agreed to merge to create the world's fourth-largest automaker with enough scale to confront big shifts in the industry, including a race to develop electric cars and driverless technologies.Italian-American Fiat Chrysler brings with it a strong footprint in North America, where it makes at least two-thirds of its
  
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• Delphi Technologies Q3 revenue down 11% to US$1bn

  31-10-2019 12:58
  Delphi Technologies has reported third-quarter revenue down 11% to US$1bn, while operating income fell from US$81m to US$45m.
  
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• French unions summoned to PSA in Paris

  31-10-2019 12:31
  French union, CFDT, says it was summoned early this morning (31 October) along with other labour bodies, for a meeting with PSA in Paris to discuss a planned 50:50 merger with FCA to create a giant manufacturer with combined revenue of EUR170bn (US$190bn).
  
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• 4 ways FCA-PSA merger could be a plus

  31-10-2019 12:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Chrysler,Fiat,PeugeotIn a merger deal that appears to be heading for approval, Fiat Chrysler stands to gain electric vehicle technology while PSA Peugeot Citroen could benefit from a badly needed dealership network to reach its goal of selling vehicles in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal, citing sources it did not identify, reported Wednesday that the boards of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot approved the deal.The board of Exor NV, the Agnelli family holding company that controls Fiat
  
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