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MARCH 16, 2017

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Ioniq Lineup a Good Value

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Hyundai’s new dedicated green-car lineup has pricing going for it, as well as strong regenerative braking capability in plug-in hybrid and electric models.

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'17 Hyundai Ioniq

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The 3-car Ioniq lineup has sleek, modern styling outside and a handsome, functional interior inside.

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Lucid Clears Up Pricing Confusion, Hybrid Acura MDX Details, Honda’s Realistic Sales Target for Clarity

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Toyota Commits to Big U.K. Investment Despite Brexit Concerns

The Japanese automaker says it will invest £240 million ($294 million) to upgrade its Burnaston plant in Central England, but says the government must secure "predictable and unfettered access" for its exports after the U.K. leaves the European Union.

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2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors Nominee: Jaguar F-Pace

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WardsAuto editors are evaluating nearly 40 vehicles as part of the 2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors competition. Today's gallery focuses on the F-Pace, Jaguar's luxury performance SUV, carrying a $72,585 sticker price.

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The Road to Innovation Begins at WCX
Embrace the evolution of the automotive industry at WCX, the premier technical event for exploring new avenues of innovation. Scout the latest products and services, find next-generation solutions, and preview mobility’s next big breakthrough. The opportunities are endless—register today at wcx17.org/register .

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JLR Begins Expansion of Design, Engineering Center

The development at Gaydon, 90 miles northwest of London, is intended to become one of the world’s foremost automotive product, engineering and design sites, underscoring the automaker’s plans for global growth.

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Oz Insurer Recommends Repairers Use Authentic Parts

The move by Insurance Australia Group means “we are a step closer to safer roads, safer cars, better repairs and the best in quality parts for Australian drivers,” Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries Tony Weber says.

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WardsAuto Interiors Conference – Save $100 by March 17 Discount deadline extended!  See keynotes from FCA and BMW design execs, nine panel discussions on new technologies, materials and more, check out Wards 10 Best Interiors winning vehicles on display, network with peers and make new connections.  Sign up by March 17 to save $100.

Volkswagen Decries Search of Law Office Probing Dieselgate

Volkswagen calls German prosecutors' search of the offices of Jones Day, the law firm it hired to help investigate VW's emissions-cheating scandal, "unacceptable in every way."

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SpeedNews' AeroAuto Conference on May 4, 2017 in Dearborn, Michigan will create synergy between the aerospace and automotive industries by providing a forum for idea sharing, problem solving and development of best practices and bringing leading executives, and decision makers together to build the future.

Hyundai Recalling 978,000 Sonata Models in U.S.

NHTSA says the recall will address potentially defective seatbelts in Sonata midsize cars from the '11-'14 model years and Sonata hybrid models from the '11-'15 model years.

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U.K.-Chinese JV Lands Funding for EV Production, R&D

The companies are investing $1.8 billion in the final homologation phase of their SP:01 sports car and the start of volume production later this year, creating 120 engineering jobs and 100 manufacturing jobs.

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