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• DOJ lawsuit shows feds were aware of VW diesel tricks in 2014

  05-01-2016 23:58
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, Emissions, DieselA just-filed lawsuit by the DOJ against VW for its diesel scandal lays out the cheating timeline and the requested billions in Clean Air Act fines.Continue reading DOJ lawsuit shows feds were aware of VW diesel tricks in 2014DOJ lawsuit shows feds were aware of VW diesel tricks in 2014 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&
  
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• VW slips 9.1% in December; Passat decline offsets Golf, Tiguan

  05-01-2016 23:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen of America's sales fell last month as a major drop in Passat midsize sedan sales offset strong Tiguan compact crossover deliveries. The embattled German brand sold 30,956 vehicles last month, off 9.1 percent from December 2014.
  
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• Nissan sets records as 4 key nameplates climb

  05-01-2016 23:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Nissan brand rose to record U.S. sales in December and 2015 on the backs of four nameplates -- the Rogue, Sentra, Versa and Murano. The Nissan division tallied 124,207 sales last month, up 18 percent from a year earlier and a December record.
  
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• Audi selects Qualcomm to supply chips for 2017 cars

  05-01-2016 23:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Qualcomm Inc. CEO Steve Mollenkopf showed off a new processor for automotive systems and said Volkswagen AG's Audi unit will use the chipmaker's current product in 2017 model vehicles.
  
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• Trucks lift Toyota, Lexus

  05-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor Corp. posted its highest December sales ever, and Lexus moved into second place among U.S. luxury brands with its best year in history. The Toyota brand achieved a 4.7 percent gain on the year, while Scion dropped 3.
  
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• December 2015: Records Are Meant To Be Broken Edition

  05-01-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under: By the NumbersIt's official, folks: 2015 was a record year for automobile sales in the United States. We break down each automaker's individual sales performance from December.Continue reading December 2015: Records Are Meant To Be Broken EditionDecember 2015: Records Are Meant To Be Broken Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota's new randd venture picks leaders, advisers

  05-01-2016 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two months after Toyota announced a $1 billion investment in a forward-thinking randd venture, the project's CEO introduced the dream team of experts he'll be working with, a group that includes voices from government, academia and industry.
  
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• This Is The Saddest Button In All Of Automotive Existence - Jalopnik

  05-01-2016 23:02 via
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  This Is The Saddest Button In All Of Automotive Existence
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  Michael are you now going to crush my dreams and tell me that this button doesn't autopilot my car home? Tom McParland. View discussion >> · 3 ...and that this button doesn't approve all my Kinja comments? Tom McParland. View discussion >>.
  

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• 2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: Audi Virtual Cockpit

  05-01-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under: Videos, Audi, Infotainment, Technology, Technology of the Year​Audi's Virtual Cockpit, in essence, ditches the center screen and places all that information in the gauge cluster.Continue reading 2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: Audi Virtual Cockpit2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: Audi Virtual Cockpit originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• North-east automotive group NEAA on track to becoming sector's largest UK cluster - Gazette Live

  05-01-2016 22:46 via
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  North-east automotive group NEAA on track to becoming sector's largest UK cluster
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  l to r: Cllr Paul Watson, Sunderland City Council; Iain Wright MP; Larence Davies, Automotive Investment Organisation; Paul Butler, NEAA; Kevin Fitzpatrick, Nissan. At the launch of the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA). A fast-growing automotive ...and more »
  

• US auto sales hit a record 17.47 million vehicles in 2015

  05-01-2016 22:39
  
  Filed under: Car Buying, Car Dealers, United StatesUS auto sales reached a record volume of over 17.47 million vehicles for 2015 to beat a record last set in 2000.Continue reading US auto sales hit a record 17.47 million vehicles in 2015US auto sales hit a record 17.47 million vehicles in 2015 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:39:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Johnson Controls' Molinaroli talks automotive industry future at Rotary - Milwaukee Business Journal

  05-01-2016 22:18 via
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  Johnson Controls' Molinaroli talks automotive industry future at Rotary
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  Alex Molinaroli voiced his opinion on the future of the automotive industry in a presentation to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon. The CEO of Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE: JCI) always draws a large crowd, even when presenting the same 10 ...and more »
  

• Toyota hires team of experts for billion-dollar AI lab

  05-01-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under: 2016 CES, Toyota, United States, Emerging Technologies, Technology, Autonomous, FutureThe Toyota Research Institute announces the first hires for its technical team working on artificial intelligence and robotics.Continue reading Toyota hires team of experts for billion-dollar AI labToyota hires team of experts for billion-dollar AI lab originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | 
  
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• Hyundai, Kia deliveries reach all-time highs in U.S.

  05-01-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  A slightly down December didn't stop the Hyundai brand from having its strongest year to date in 2015 after moving 761,710 vehicles in the U.S., a 5 percent gain from 2014.
  
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• Rolls-Royce gets down to testing new aluminum architecture

  05-01-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Rolls-Royce, LuxuryRolls-Royce is testing a new aluminum architecture that's set to underpin not only its upcoming crossover, but its entire range starting in 2018. Take a look at the lighter things to come for the one percent.Continue reading Rolls-Royce gets down to testing new aluminum architectureRolls-Royce gets down to testing new aluminum architecture originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&n
  
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• Bosch sensors will help cars park themselves at 'smart' garages

  05-01-2016 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  In recent years, you've been hearing all about 'smart' parking garages that will allow you to leave your self-parking vehicle at the entrance. German auto supplier Bosch aims to make them a reality soon.
  
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• Ford posts best sales year since 2006; Lincoln tops 100,000

  05-01-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford achieved its best annual U.S. sales since 2006 and sold more Ford F-series pickups in December than in any other month in the past decade. The Lincoln brand surpassed 100,000 units for the first time since 2008.
  
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• 2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: 2016 Chevy Volt

  05-01-2016 20:59
  
  Filed under: Green, Chevrolet, Technology, Electric, Hybrid, Technology of the YearWe take a look at one of the finalists for our 2016 Tech of the Year awards: the 2016 Chevy Volt.Continue reading 2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: 2016 Chevy Volt2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: 2016 Chevy Volt originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• FTC seeks comment on state auto-retailing laws

  05-01-2016 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on state regulations covering auto retailing, including the issue of automakers' direct sales to consumers.
  
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• American Honda rides trucks to December, annual records

  05-01-2016 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  American Honda, including Acura brand, set a December U.S. sales record, as sales rose 9.9 percent to 150,893 cars and light trucks. Full-year sales climbed 3 percent to a record 1,586,551.
  
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• Texas car salesman kidnapped during test drive, escapes and fights back

  05-01-2016 20:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What was supposed to be a typical test drive for a Houston car salesman turned into a violent kidnapping that ended with him escaping and two suspects fleeing.
  
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• Drones to the rescue? Ford issues software challenge at CES

  05-01-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under: Videos, 2016 CES, Ford, TechnologyNext time an earthquake cripples a city or a hurricane batters an island, drones deployed to emergency zones may relay real-time information to rescuers via software in their Ford trucks.Continue reading Drones to the rescue? Ford issues software challenge at CESDrones to the rescue? Ford issues software challenge at CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email
  
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• GM works on new mapping tech to aid autonomous driving

  05-01-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under: GM, Emerging Technologies, Technology, AutonomousNew technology from General Motors and Mobileye could use a whole fleet of customer vehicles to create constantly updating maps of the road.Continue reading GM works on new mapping tech to aid autonomous drivingGM works on new mapping tech to aid autonomous driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Marchionne backs off merger plans, could retire after 2018

  05-01-2016 19:32
  
  Filed under: Chrysler, Fiat, GMSergio Marchionne now intends to build FCA's business rather than looking for a possible merger in the auto industry, and he may retire after 2018.Continue reading Marchionne backs off merger plans, could retire after 2018Marchionne backs off merger plans, could retire after 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru sets another U.S. volume milestone with 13% gain in 2015

  05-01-2016 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru of America set its seventh consecutive sales record last year, selling 582,675 vehicles - an increase of 13 percent over the prior year.
  
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• GM rises 5.7% in December on pickups, Cadillac surge

  05-01-2016 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' December U.S. sales rose 5.7 percent, as strong demand for pickups and a surge in volume at Cadillac helped push the company's average transaction price to a record high of $37,000.
  
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• Automakers, not Silicon Valley, lead in driverless car patents, study says

  05-01-2016 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers, not technology companies, are in the driver's seat in developing self-driving, "autonomous" cars, and Toyota is best positioned to lead the way, according to a new report on patents for the fast-evolving technology.
  
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• Bosch connected car features touchscreen of the future at CES 2016

  05-01-2016 19:10
  
  Bosch's haptic touchscreen tech seen on its CES concept could appear on a production car as early as next year 2016-01-05 18:00 Bosch is a big name in the car industry, supplying a huge amount of engine electronics and in-car tech to many big-name manufacturers - and at CES 2016 the company has brought along a concept car that shows off what it will be supplying in the years to come.
  The key tech being showcased on the car is a large 'haptic' touchscreen covering the whole dashboard and centre
  
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• Ford beefs up autonomous car testing fleet

  05-01-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under: 2016 CES, Ford, Emerging Technologies, Technology, Sedan, Autonomous, Budget, HybridFord is set to triple the size of its autonomous vehicle fleet and fit its newest vehicle with a next-generation sensor system.Continue reading Ford beefs up autonomous car testing fleetFord beefs up autonomous car testing fleet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford announces big partnership at CES with Amazon

  05-01-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under: 2016 CES, FordFord announced a partnership with one of the country's leading technology companies Tuesday at CES. It just wasn't the one everybody expected.Continue reading Ford announces big partnership at CES with AmazonFord announces big partnership at CES with Amazon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• CES - Microsoft Azure to power Nissan telematics in Europe

  05-01-2016 18:31
  
  Nissan Motor and Microsoft on Tuesday (5 January) said all Leaf EVs and Infiniti models in Europe will have Connect Telematics Systems (CTS) powered by the software giant's Azure.
  
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• Voice control your Volvo with a $249 Microsoft Band 2 app

  05-01-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under: 2016 CES, Volvo, Emerging Technologies, Gadgets, Infotainment, Smartphone, TechnologyVolvo now has apps for iOS and Android covering a lot of these functions, but only the new On Call for Band 2 app allows for voice commands.Continue reading Voice control your Volvo with a $249 Microsoft Band 2 appVoice control your Volvo with a $249 Microsoft Band 2 app originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email
  
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• Jeep record powers FCA up 13% to best-ever December

  05-01-2016 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Record Jeep sales pushed Fiat Chrysler's U.S. volume up 13 percent last month to its best December in the company's 90-year history.
  
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• 2016 Honda HR-V: The first three months with our jack of all trades

  05-01-2016 17:59
  
  Filed under: Honda, Long-Term Garage, CrossoverWe've only had our long-term Honda HR-V for a few months, but we've already added 6,000 miles to the odometer. Here's how our little CUV is holding up.Continue reading 2016 Honda HR-V: The first three months with our jack of all trades2016 Honda HR-V: The first three months with our jack of all trades originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Co
  
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• Dura exiting Chinese trim parts joint venture

  05-01-2016 17:30
  
  Dura Automotive Systems, subsidiary Dura Automotive Handels und Beteiligungs, and Minth Investment, a subsidiary of Sinnoone (HK) have agreed to a share transaction involving Jiaxing Dura Minth Automotive Parts that exits Dura from the joint venture (JV).
  
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• Ganassi puts together veteran lineup to drive Ford GT at Le Mans

  05-01-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Motorsports, FordFord and Chip Ganassi Racing announced a star-studded lineup of seasoned veterans to drive the new Ford GT in the LM GTE class of the FIA World Endurance Championship - including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.Continue reading Ganassi puts together veteran lineup to drive Ford GT at Le MansGanassi puts together veteran lineup to drive Ford GT at Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of
  
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• CES - Microsoft to partner with Harman in connected car productivity

  05-01-2016 17:15
  Harman announced a connected car collaboration with Microsoft at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. This collaboration is a first for Microsoft in the connected car sector and places a new emphasis on productivity within the car.
  
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• Harman to buy Michigan auto cybersecurity company

  05-01-2016 17:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Harman said today it agreed to buy automotive cybersecurity company TowerSec, as part of efforts to boost security of its offerings designed for connected vehicles.
  
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• Honda's fifth-generation Odyssey spied

  05-01-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Spy shots of Honda testing its fifth-generation Odyssey minivan show there's just no disguising a minivan for anything else.
  
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• Cockpit displays expected to grow 11% annually, IHS says

  05-01-2016 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Through 2021, global revenue from center console displays, instrument clusters and head-up displays is expected to grow more than 11 percent annually, IHS Automotive predicts.
  
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• Park your BMW with a wave, 3D instrument clusters, and more

  05-01-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under: 2016 CES, BMW, Gadgets, Infotainment, Smartphone, Technology, Autonomous, Concept CarsBMW's list of ideas and technologies at CES is huge: gesture-control parking, Samsung Smart Things, Integration, virtual touchscreens, and more.Continue reading Park your BMW with a wave, 3D instrument clusters, and morePark your BMW with a wave, 3D instrument clusters, and more originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&n
  
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• BMW joins the mirrorless car club at CES

  05-01-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under: Green, 2016 CES, BMW, Gadgets, Technology, Concept Cars, FutureBMW reveals the i8 Mirrorless concept at CES 2016, which replaces all its mirrors with cameras. There's also a camera-augmented rearview mirror on the i3.Continue reading BMW joins the mirrorless car club at CESBMW joins the mirrorless car club at CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW brings laser headlights and HUD helmet to motorcycles

  05-01-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under: 2016 CES, BMW, Safety, Emerging Technologies, Technology, Motorcycle, BikesThe BMW ConnectedDrive concept shows the future of motorcycle safety on a K1600 GTL with laser headlights and a helmet-integrated head-up display.Continue reading BMW brings laser headlights and HUD helmet to motorcyclesBMW brings laser headlights and HUD helmet to motorcycles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email thi
  
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• ZF TRW unveils cockpit concept at CES

  05-01-2016 16:20
  ZF unveiled four new approaches to the human-machine interface (HMI) as part of its cockpit concept at the CES 2016 show in Las Vegas.
  
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• Ford will expand self-driving test car fleet to 30

  05-01-2016 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford said it plans to triple to 30 the size of its fleet of self-driving test cars as part of an effort to accelerate autonomous vehicle development.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler wins first Canadian sales title

  05-01-2016 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles won the Canadian auto sales title for the first time in its 90-year history, posting a 1.1 percent gain in sales to 293,061 vehicles, as the industry followed U.S. trends and reported record-breaking sales in 2015.
  
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• Chevy will reveal the Bolt EV tomorrow at CES

  05-01-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under: Green, 2016 CES, Chevrolet, Hatchback, ElectricChevrolet will take the wraps off the production Bolt EV Wednesday at CES in Las Vegas, boasting a 200-mile range and a sticker price under $30k after federal tax credits.Continue reading Chevy will reveal the Bolt EV tomorrow at CESChevy will reveal the Bolt EV tomorrow at CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW claims 4th luxury crown in 5 years; Lexus tops Mercedes

  05-01-2016 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW held on in December to top the luxury segment in 2015 for its fourth luxury-sales crown in five years. But Lexus rode a strong December to pass Mercedes-Benz for second place.
  
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• Nissan's Leaf, Infiniti models to have Microsoft telematics

  05-01-2016 15:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan said its Leaf and Infiniti models in Europe will sport Microsoft's telematics system, which allows drivers to remotely access their cars.
  
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• The automated car stereo equalizer is here

  05-01-2016 15:31
  
  Filed under: Driving, TechnologyDynamic EQ from Gracenote could make the sound from your car stereo even better by custom tuning the equalizer to tens of millions of songs.Continue reading The automated car stereo equalizer is hereThe automated car stereo equalizer is here originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Jan 2016 09:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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