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• ‘Ford v. Ferrari’ hype prompts Ford to open its Le Mans GT40 vault

  09-11-2019 19:04
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Read This,Ferrari,Ford,Coupe,RacingContinue reading ‘Ford v. Ferrari’ hype prompts Ford to open its Le Mans GT40 vault ‘Ford v. Ferrari’ hype prompts Ford to open its Le Mans GT40 vault originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 9 Nov 2019 13:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Merged PSA and Fiat would retain all brands, Tavares says

  09-11-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Fiat,PeugeotPARIS/TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - Peugeot maker PSA Groupand Fiat Chryslerwould retain all of their car brands if their planned $50 billion merger goes ahead, the would-be chief executive of the combined group said on Friday.PSA CEO Carlos Tavares, seen as the architect of PSA's turnaround and in line to take the operational helm in the Fiat tie-up, said in a TV interview that the companies complemented each other well geographically and in terms of technology and b
  
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• Trump nominates former Ford executive to be U.S. energy secretary

  09-11-2019 16:00
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalThe U.S. Department of Energy said on Thursday that President Donald Trump had formally nominated Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, a former vice president of Ford Motor Co and Louisiana state energy regulator, to head the department.If confirmed by the Senate, Brouillette will replace Rick Perry, who said last month he would step down by the end of the year."If confirmed, I will further Secretary Perry's legacy of promoting energy independence, innovation, and
  
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• How the GM strike sent ripples across auto parts suppliers

  09-11-2019 15:34
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,UAW/Unions,GMContinue reading How the GM strike sent ripples across auto parts suppliers How the GM strike sent ripples across auto parts suppliers originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 9 Nov 2019 09:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bloodhound next aims for 550 mph in testing in its quest to hit 1,000

  09-11-2019 15:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Racing,SpecialtyAn earthbound jet known as the Bloodhound became one of the world's 10 fastest cars this week, on target for its goal to set a new land speed record."The feeling in this car is fantastic," driver Andy Green told The Associated Press on Friday, days after the Bloodhound hit 501 mph (806 kph) in South Africa's northern desert.Bloodhound's next goal is to reach 550 mph (885 kph), possibly in the coming week.Continue reading Bloodhound next aims for 550 mph in
  
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• Acting UAW head to examine 'every inch' of union in scandal's wake

  09-11-2019 14:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/UnionsThe acting head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday that he will examine every department of the union in response to a spreading federal corruption probe that has damaged the union's standing during contract talks with Detroit's automakers."We're going to be looking at every inch of this union to make sure we embrace tight controls," Rory Gamble told Reuters in an interview shortly after federal prosecutors issued new ch
  
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• Treat the used-car lot like a produce aisle

  09-11-2019 06:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Using market-trend data analyzed by its in-house technology company, the Cardinale Automotive Group pays assiduous attention to the precise time — and price point — to sell a used car for maximum advantage.
  
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• Mazda-Toyota ignites north Alabama

  09-11-2019 06:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The joint venture in Huntsville is attracting more suppliers to the area, including some that are new to the U.S. market.
  
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• ADA lawsuits prompt dealerships to make websites more accessible

  09-11-2019 06:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dealerships are among businesses being sued by disabled plaintiffs in several states, claiming that their websites violate the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The cases have prompted dealers to review and update their digital accessibility practices.
  
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