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• Audi wants to keep you healthy while behind the wheel

  06-01-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under: 2016 CES, Audi, Safety, Emerging Technologies, Gadgets, Infotainment, Technology, LuxuryFuture Audis will track your health and actively make adjustments to keep you safe, awake, and relaxed behind the wheel.Continue reading Audi wants to keep you healthy while behind the wheelAudi wants to keep you healthy while behind the wheel originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comment
  
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• Mercedes E-Class ready to drive autonomously on Nevada roads [w/video]

  06-01-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, 2016 CES, Mercedes-Benz, Technology, Sedan, Autonomous, LuxuryThe 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the first autonomous vehicle to test in Nevada that doesn't need extra sensors or hardware for its evaluations.Continue reading Mercedes E-Class ready to drive autonomously on Nevada roads [w/video]Mercedes E-Class ready to drive autonomously on Nevada roads [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.P
  
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• Future of Audi car interiors uncovered at CES 2016

  06-01-2016 22:42
  
  Audi reveals its e-tron concept at 2016 Consumer Electronics Show with extra tech on board 2016-01-06 22:30 Audi has shown a new concept interior at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). It previews the future for Audi car interiors, featuring large touchscreen displays and even gesture control - it's based on the interior of last year's Q6 e-tron concept.
  The Audi press conference at CES also touched on the 'connected car' of the future. This is where the car talks to the world around it v
  
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• Fisker sues Aston Martin for $100M over The Force 1

  06-01-2016 22:29
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Government/Legal, Aston Martin, Coupe, Luxury, PerformanceWhen Aston Martin asks Henrik Fisker not show The Force 1 at the Detroit Auto Show or change its design, Fisker responds with a $100M civil extortion lawsuit.Continue reading Fisker sues Aston Martin for $100M over The Force 1Fisker sues Aston Martin for $100M over The Force 1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&n
  
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• Chevy designs Bolt EV to be shared

  06-01-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chevrolet is presenting the 2017 Bolt EV to the tech cognoscenti at the Consumer Electronics Show as a technological showcase designed for a ride-sharing future.
  
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• 2017 Chevy Bolt Prototype Quick Spin [w/video]

  06-01-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, 2016 CES, Chevrolet, Quick Spins, Hatchback, ElectricWe got to take a prototype Chevy Bolt for a parking-lot spin, and learned that this could be the EV that finally plugs people into plug-in cars.Continue reading 2017 Chevy Bolt Prototype Quick Spin [w/video]2017 Chevy Bolt Prototype Quick Spin [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Chevy Bolt EV arrives in late 2016 with 200-mile range

  06-01-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under: Green, 2016 CES, Chevrolet, Technology, ElectricOur range predictions are confirmed, but pricing is not. Expect Bolts to hit dealer lots in late 2016, earlier than expected.Continue reading 2017 Chevy Bolt EV arrives in late 2016 with 200-mile range2017 Chevy Bolt EV arrives in late 2016 with 200-mile range originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Gentherm (THRM) Awarded Five-Year Contract with Major Automotive Strategic Partner - StreetInsider.com

  06-01-2016 21:55 via
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  Get an inside look at Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Get your 2-week free trial here. Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM) announced today that it has been awarded another contract for its new battery thermal management system (BTM), a thermoelectric ...and more »
  

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• Jaguar F-Type gets even more British with Design Edition

  06-01-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under: Jaguar, Convertible, Coupe, Luxury, PerformanceJaguar is offering a limited number of British Design Editions based on the F-Type V6 S with a whole mess of special touches and standard equipment thrown in to make the quintessential Anglophile sports car even more so.Continue reading Jaguar F-Type gets even more British with Design EditionJaguar F-Type gets even more British with Design Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for
  
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• Honda RandD worker dies after being hit with forklift

  06-01-2016 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Police said a Honda worker died after being hit in the head with a forklift at the company's Ohio randd facility.
  
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• 2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: Android Auto

  06-01-2016 20:58
  
  Filed under: Videos, Smartphone, Technology, Technology of the YearWith Android Auto, it's possible to harness the power of your Google-powered smartphone and use it in your car in a way that doesn't distract the driver.Continue reading 2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: Android Auto2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: Android Auto originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• BlackBerry joins self-driving car race with software platform

  06-01-2016 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  BlackBerry laid out its plans for building autonomous car software, jumping into a race with the likes of Apple, Google and Tesla Motors to capture a piece of the ballooning industry.
  
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• Dodge Brothers return in new set of ads

  06-01-2016 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Dodge Brothers are back for another round of ads complete with the brand's signature wit -- and an added touch of cinematic flair.
  
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• Mercedes developing EVA platform for four electric vehicles

  06-01-2016 20:14
  
  Filed under: Green, Mercedes-Benz, Technology, Crossover, Sedan, Electric, Future, LuxuryCar reports that Mercedes is developing four Tesla fighters to all ride on a new EVA platform. Two sedans and two crossovers will begin arriving in 2018.Continue reading Mercedes developing EVA platform for four electric vehiclesMercedes developing EVA platform for four electric vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&nb
  
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• Automakers strike back at Silicon Valley disruptors

  06-01-2016 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automotive industry this week used the Consumer Electroncs Show to strike back at the would-be disruptors of its century-old business model.
  
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• Optimus Prime and Bumblebee head for auction

  06-01-2016 19:35
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, Chevrolet, Misc. Automakers, Auctions, Coupe, Truck, Classics, Performance, SpecialtyBarrett-Jackson will sell the Optimus Prime Peterbilt and Michael Bay's 1967 Camaro Bumblebee for no reserve during its January auction.Continue reading Optimus Prime and Bumblebee head for auctionOptimus Prime and Bumblebee head for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 13:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&
  
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• AutoNation's CEO Sends Shockwaves Through Automotive Retail Industry - Motley Fool

  06-01-2016 19:21 via
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  AutoNation's CEO Sends Shockwaves Through Automotive Retail Industry
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  The automotive industry set a record year for sales, but that's yesterday's news. Here's a look at AutoNation's data, and comments that sent auto retail stocks lower today. Daniel Miller. (TMFTwoCoins). Jan 6, 2016 at 1:21PM. Images Despite booming ...and more »
  

• 2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: Apple CarPlay

  06-01-2016 18:46
  
  Filed under: Smartphone, Technology, Technology of the YearApple-minded consumers will appreciate the straightforward approach with which CarPlay brings their iPhones to life on the vehicle's touchscreen.Continue reading 2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: Apple CarPlay2016 Technology of the Year Finalist: Apple CarPlay originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ally Financial targeted by activist hedge fund

  06-01-2016 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The hedge fund pushing for changes at Ally Financial said today it wants to work closely with the U.S. auto loan company's management team but is disappointed with its initial response.
  
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• Catch the rally bug in one easy step at Wales Rally GB

  06-01-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Subaru, UK, RacingEnjoy rally highlight videos, jump compilations, that sort of thing? Watching a real WRC rally is a transformative experience. Come with us to Wales.Continue reading Catch the rally bug in one easy step at Wales Rally GBCatch the rally bug in one easy step at Wales Rally GB originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW i8 goes mirrorless in clever CES 2016 concept

  06-01-2016 18:00
  
  BMW's i8 supercar gets three cameras instead of side mirrors, and smart view displays 2016-01-06 17:00 BMW's bold i8 iVision Future Interaction might be hogging the limelight at CES 2016, but the German firm has also shown off its Mirrorless concept of the hybrid supercar.
  Revealed alongside a host of new tech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the i8 Mirrorless looks entirely production-ready and features three wide-angled cameras mounted on the doors and rear window. Image 4 of 8
  
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• Just how far-fetched is Faraday's Future?

  06-01-2016 17:56
  
  Filed under: Green, 2016 CES, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Green Automakers, Concept Cars, ElectricWe look beyond Faraday Future's admittedly out-there FFZERO1 to puzzle out what might be going on with LeTV and the potential of a car-based app store.Continue reading Just how far-fetched is Faraday's Future?Just how far-fetched is Faraday's Future? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 11:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Commen
  
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• Question Of The Day: Worst Craigslist nightmare?

  06-01-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under: Etc., Used Car BuyingBuyers that demand a lifetime warranty. Sellers who lie. Flakes who don't show up. What's your worst car-related Craigslist experience?Continue reading Question Of The Day: Worst Craigslist nightmare?Question Of The Day: Worst Craigslist nightmare? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• CES - ZF TRW showcases autonomous concept and safety

  06-01-2016 17:28
  
  ZF TRW is highlighting an automated driving concept and occupant safety technology on Rinspeed's new 'Etos,' which is being unveiled today (6 January) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
  
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• Hanon Systems to launch new factory in Ohio

  06-01-2016 17:27
  
  Hanon Systems, an automotive thermal solutions specialist, announced plans to launch a new US factory to support its growing business with global vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• GM China auto sales rise 5.2% in 2015

  06-01-2016 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' sales in China rose 5.2 percent to a record 3.61 million vehicles in 2015, the U.S. carmaker said today.
  
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• Wacky Syrena Meluznya R is a 394bhp, 1,100kg racer from Poland

  06-01-2016 17:09
  
  Reborn Polish brand Syrena launches compact racing car, with production car reportedly on the way 2016-01-07 16:10 Remember the FSO Syrena? No? The formally Soviet-owned brand built 500,000 of them between 1957 and 1983 in Poland, and now the model name is back with a vengeance.
  Polish corporation AK Motor International has produced this; the Syrena Meluznya R. It's based on the standard Meluznya, a tiny €8,000 coupe which launches this year in Poland. With styling that's part Audi TT, par
  
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• McLaren recalls P1 for faulty backup hood latch

  06-01-2016 16:58
  
  Filed under: Green, Recalls, McLaren, Coupe, Hybrid, SupercarsMcLaren is recalling 122 examples of the P1 hybrid hypercar located in the United States to have the secondary hood latch replaced, lest it disengage and open while under way.Continue reading McLaren recalls P1 for faulty backup hood latchMcLaren recalls P1 for faulty backup hood latch originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Com
  
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• Nissan spending in Brazil despite falling sales

  06-01-2016 16:55
  
  Nissan Motor announced plans to spend BRL750m (US$186m) over the next three years to produce a new local model at its Resende plant in Brazil, just west of Rio de Janeiro.
  
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• AutoNation sales rise 9% in Dec. on 'significant' discounts

  06-01-2016 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoNation said today its December sales rose 9 percent from a year earlier to 35,962 new vehicles, a rise it attributed to 'significant retail discounts.'
  
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• UK's cheapest car insurance uncovered

  06-01-2016 16:34
  
  Highest premiums were for drivers in London, yet those in Edinburgh are offered some of cheapest 2016-01-06 15:50 Drivers paying the least for car insurance in Britain can be found in Dumfries, Scotland, where the average policy sets owners back just £265, Auto Express can exclusively reveal.
  Figures supplied by Moneysupermarket broke down average annual premiums in the third quarter of 2015 for all British area codes. Three of the five cheapest premiums were found north of the border, wi
  
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• VW repositioning may take 2-3 years, Mueller tells magazine

  06-01-2016 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen is facing a time-consuming overhaul as the carmaker adopts a new company structure and adjusts the strategy of its brands in the wake of an emissions scandal, CEO Matthias Mueller told German magazine Wirtschaftswoche.
  
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• South Korea domestic sales rise 14% in December

  06-01-2016 16:08
  
  Domestic sales among South Korea's five main automakers increased by 13.7% to peak levels of 175,263 units in December, from already buoyant year-earlier sales of 154,108 units, according to data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• FPC Expanding Into Automotive Sector - Mobile ID World

  06-01-2016 15:41 via
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  FPC Exploring Automotive Sector Having established a leading position as a hardware supplier in the smartphone fingerprint sensor market, Fingerprint Cards (FPC) is preparing to expand into the automotive sector, the company has announced.
  

• The Five Automotive Brands to Watch in 2016 - Car and Driver

  06-01-2016 15:31 via
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  The Five Automotive Brands to Watch in 2016
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  As 2016 begins, we look ahead at the year to come, one in which fascinating developments are sure to be made in all corners of the industry. For example, at Lincoln, which rolls out the production Continental sedan. We also will see the first of ...
  

• Guns don't actually kill as many Americans as cars

  06-01-2016 15:29
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, SafetyRecent reports indicated guns killed as many people in America as cars in 2014. Turns out, it's a complicated comparison.Continue reading Guns don't actually kill as many Americans as carsGuns don't actually kill as many Americans as cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 09:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Toshiba Working To Bring Advanced Infotainment And Telematics To Automotive ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  06-01-2016 15:05 via
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  LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW (CES) -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today ...and more »
  

• New supercomputer may speed arrival of fully autonomous cars

  06-01-2016 14:44
  
  Filed under: Green, 2016 CES, Volvo, AutonomousA new super computing platform speeds processing times 10 times over, potentially paving the way for self-driving cars to arrive sooner than anticipated.Continue reading New supercomputer may speed arrival of fully autonomous carsNew supercomputer may speed arrival of fully autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 08:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• CES - Visteon shows instrument clusters and displays

  06-01-2016 14:24
  
  Visteon is exhibiting a range of instrument clusters and information displays at this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
  
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• Broadcom Announces New Automotive Global Navigation Chip - PR Newswire (press release)

  06-01-2016 14:06 via
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  Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the addition of a new Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) wireless connectivity chip to its ...
  Broadcom announces automotive global navigation chip at CES 2016GPS World magazine
  Broadcom (BRCM) Adds Global Navigation Chip to Automotive Port
  

• CES - Airbiquity allies with Arynga on OTA software updates

  06-01-2016 14:04
  
  Airbiquity, a specialist in connected car services, announced at CES 2016 a partnership with Arynga, a software update management technology and service provider, to enable remote software update campaigns for connected car systems and components from the cloud.
  
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• Hyundai sketches Ioniq ahead of debut this month

  06-01-2016 14:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Hyundai, Sedan, Electric, HybridBefore Hyundai takes the wraps off the new Ioniq with its varying degrees of electrification, it's giving us yet another advance look at its design with these latest renderings.Continue reading Hyundai sketches Ioniq ahead of debut this monthHyundai sketches Ioniq ahead of debut this month originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jan 2016 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Phil Murtaugh to resign as CEO of China's Qoros Automotive - Automotive News

  06-01-2016 13:57 via
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  Phil Murtaugh to resign as CEO of China's Qoros Automotive
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• CES - Harman acquires TowerSec cyber security company

  06-01-2016 13:56
  
  Harman announced at the CES 2016 show in Las Vegas it was acquiring TowerSec, a global automotive cyber security company specialising in network protection for connected vehicles. The acquisition's technology will be integrated into Harman's 5+1 security architecture aimed at protecting the critical points of vulnerability in the connected and autonomous car, including hardware, network and Over The Air (OTA) updates.
  
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• New crossover comparison: VW Tiguan vs Nissan Qashqai and rivals

  06-01-2016 13:48
  
  The new VW Tiguan goes on sale in the summer, but can it beat the Nissan Qashqai, Mazda CX-5 and BMW X1 on paper? 2016-01-06 13:50 The new Volkswagen Tiguan is due to hit showrooms in the summer, and first impressions suggest that the second generation car will be a move upmarket from the Mk1 Tiguan that was released back in 2007.
  The car, which was revealed at September's Frankfurt Motor Show and will form the basis of a new family of SUVs from VW, has a look that's influenced by the Pass
  
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• Phil Murtaugh to resign as CEO of China's Qoros Automotive

  06-01-2016 13:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Auto industry veteran CEO Phil Murtaugh will resign from Qoros Automotive for personal reasons after less than a year at the helm of the fledgling Chinese automaker, which is backed by Kenon Holdings and Chery Automobile Co.
  
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• 'IPhone of cars' in self-assembly kits is French entrepreneur's Vegas bet

  06-01-2016 13:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM and Mercedes-Benz say the next generation of cars will be self-driving and super-connected. A French entrepreneur is betting they'll also come in kits.
  
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• South American Automotive Supplier Report 2015 - The Region Dominated by GM ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  06-01-2016 13:22 via
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  The South American Automotive Supplier Report covers six vehicle-producing countries in the region: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela. These six countries have attracted varying levels of investments by carmakers and ...and more »
  

• Can you guess the car from its engine sound?

  06-01-2016 12:55
  
  Think you know your V8 from your VTEC? Take our car sounds quiz! 2016-01-08 07:00 Do you know all there is about car engine sounds? Are you an automobile audio aficionado, a car spotter extraordinaire? Can you tell your V8 from your boxer, or a rotary from a V12? If you can answer ‘yes’ to all of the above – you might like to have a shot at crushing our latest quiz.
  App developers Black Dog Developments have lent us 10 car engine noise sounds from their rather addictive car no
  
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• Takata airbag victim's family cites skewed data to reopen suit

  06-01-2016 12:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  The family of a Virginia woman who was killed by shrapnel from a Takata airbag is seeking to reopen a lawsuit it previously settled over her death based on allegations the company knew the device was defective.
  
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