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• EPA wants more information on Mercedes' diesel emissions

  29-02-2016 23:33
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Mercedes-Benz, Emissions, DieselThe EPA has asked Daimler AG for more information on the emissions of some diesel vehicles in the US. There's no probe or claim of wrongdoing, yet.Continue reading EPA wants more information on Mercedes' diesel emissionsEPA wants more information on Mercedes' diesel emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comme
  
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• VW plans new electric car to take eco motoring mainstream

  29-02-2016 23:32
  
  Volkswagen wants to revolutionise the electric car market and be quicker to adopt new technologies, like Tesla 2016-02-29 22:23 An electric car with the potential to take eco motoring mainstream will spearhead Volkswagen’s green car revolution as the company bids to turn around its image in the wake of Dieselgate.
  VW Group CEO Matthias Muller provided more detail on the electric offensive at an event on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show.
  There will be more digitalisation as VW seeks to cre
  
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• Rimac teases 'evil twin' of Concept_One

  29-02-2016 23:22
  
  Filed under: Green, 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Misc. Automakers, Europe, Coupe, Electric, Performance, SupercarsRimac Automobili has released a teaser image of a surprise debut called TheEvilTwin at the Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading Rimac teases 'evil twin' of Concept_OneRimac teases 'evil twin' of Concept_One originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:22:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW to revisit U.S. sales goals after emissions cloud lifts

  29-02-2016 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  The head of the Volkswagen brand said the embattled marque will revisit U.S. sales goals only after resolving diesel emissions violations with U.S. regulators.
  
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• Detroit Electric sells first SP:01 to Chinese distributor

  29-02-2016 23:02
  
  Filed under: Green, Misc. Automakers, Green Automakers, China, ElectricAfter years of uncertainty, the revived brand sells its first electric sports car to its Chinese importer, Jowett Motors.Continue reading Detroit Electric sells first SP:01 to Chinese distributorDetroit Electric sells first SP:01 to Chinese distributor originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Dump truck trashes car after running red light

  29-02-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Weird Car News, Driving, SafetyA dump truck ran a red light and slammed into a small car, pushing it into traffic before diving off a Texas freeway overpass last weekend.Continue reading Dump truck trashes car after running red lightDump truck trashes car after running red light originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• About 100 workers walk out at Tesla battery plant building site

  29-02-2016 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  At least 100 workers at the construction site for Tesla's battery factory near Reno, Nev., walked off the job today to protest use of workers from other states, a union official said.
  
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• Volkswagen Phideon is like a China-only Phaeton

  29-02-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under: 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen, China, Sedan, LuxuryVolkswagen's new Phideon luxury sedan is developed specifically for the high-end Chinese sedan segment. It debuts this week at the Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading Volkswagen Phideon is like a China-only PhaetonVolkswagen Phideon is like a China-only Phaeton originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Google self-driving Lexus crashes into a bus

  29-02-2016 21:06
  
  Filed under: Green, Safety, SUV, AutonomousThe Lexus smacked into the side of the bus at low speed, damaging its front fender, wheel and sensor in the process.
  Continue reading Google self-driving Lexus crashes into a busGoogle self-driving Lexus crashes into a bus originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive manufacturers claim EGP 27bn tariff contribution in rejoinder to CBE governor's criticism - Daily News Egypt

  29-02-2016 20:53 via
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  Automotive manufacturers claim EGP 27bn tariff contribution in rejoinder to CBE governor's criticism
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  Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Tarek Amer sparked debate within the automotive sector when he criticised automotive manufacturers for not exporting cars beyond Egypt's market and thereby not contributing to tariff revenues. Amer made the ...
  

• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet debuts in standard, AMG form

  29-02-2016 20:21
  
  Filed under: 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz, Convertible, Luxury, PerformanceMercedes-Benz is reintroducing a small, four-seat droptop with its new C-Class Cabriolet. And don't worry performance fans, there's a tire-smoking AMG model.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet debuts in standard, AMG formMercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet debuts in standard, AMG form originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&n
  
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• Chevy launches leap year promotion with Kevin Spacey, other actors, celebrities

  29-02-2016 20:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chevrolet isn't letting the extra day from leap year go unused. In a campaign dubbed #DayItForward, the General Motors brand is asking, 'What would you do, to do something nice for someone who doesn't expect it?'
  
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• Mercedes to show off C-class convertible, AMG C43

  29-02-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The first Mercedes-Benz C-class convertible will arrive on showroom floors later this year as the luxury brand retools and expands its premium offerings.
  
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• Google says it bears 'some responsibility' after self-driving car hit bus; no injuries reported

  29-02-2016 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google said today it bears "some responsibility" after one of its self-driving cars struck a municipal bus in a minor crash earlier this month. The crash may be the first time one of Google's autonomous cars hit another vehicle in error.
  
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• Refuse a breath test during DUI stop? It's now OK in Kansas

  29-02-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Police/EmergencyA Kansas law that allowed authorities to charge motorists who refused breath or blood tests during drunk-driving investigations with additional crimes has been found unconstitutional.Continue reading Refuse a breath test during DUI stop? It's now OK in KansasRefuse a breath test during DUI stop? It's now OK in Kansas originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email thi
  
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• Putin inspects monstrous armored ZiL Punisher military truck

  29-02-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under: Videos, Russia, SUV, Truck, MilitaryRussia's Vladimir Putin checked out his Federal Security Service's newest armored vehicles, including the monstrous ZiL Karatel, better known as the Punisher.Continue reading Putin inspects monstrous armored ZiL Punisher military truckPutin inspects monstrous armored ZiL Punisher military truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comment
  
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• Go on, meet the Tesla Model X on its 2-country tour

  29-02-2016 18:16
  
  Filed under: Green, Marketing/Advertising, Tesla, Green Automakers, ElectricTesla is finally working to build demand for its latest model by offering test drives during a tour of North American cities.Continue reading Go on, meet the Tesla Model X on its 2-country tourGo on, meet the Tesla Model X on its 2-country tour originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 First Drive

  29-02-2016 17:57
  
  Filed under: Infiniti, First Drives, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceWith its 400-horsepower Red Sport model and a revised steer-by-wire system, the 2016 Q50 feels like the luxury/sport sedan Infiniti should have made all along.Continue reading 2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 First Drive2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Smart ForTwo Cabrio Brabus Edition hits Geneva 2016

  29-02-2016 17:54
  
  Smart unveils Brabus Edition of dinky ForTwo drop-top, with sporty styling add-ons but no extra performance 2016-03-01 07:15 Smart has revealed the spicy ForTwo Cabrio Brabus Edition at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, but don’t get too excited – there are no performance upgrades yet. The limited edition instead gets a striking new paint scheme and trim upgrades inside, yet it still comes at a cost.
  The Brabus Edition of the tiny drop-top runabout costs from €29,950 in Germany (arou
  
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• Nissan plant builds 10m engines

  29-02-2016 17:44
  Nissan's Decherd, Tennessee Powertrain Plant built its 10 millionth engine on Monday (29 February).
  
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• New Excellence model to top Volvo XC90 range

  29-02-2016 17:31
  
  The executive limo has a new contender in the form of this four-seat, hybrid XC90 - packed with Swedish luxury 2016-02-29 16:30 The latest Volvo XC90 is already the most luxurious car Volvo produces – and it’s one of our favourite cars here at Auto Express. But the Swedish company, never one to rest on its laurels, has created an ultra-luxury version, which it’s calling the XC90 Excellence.
  Being based on the XC90 is a strong start for any luxury car, but the Excellence model
  
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• Lamborghini Centenario will punch out 770 hp

  29-02-2016 17:22
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Videos, 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini, Coupe, Performance, SupercarsThe Lamborghini Centenario debuts on video, and the limited-edition hypercar makes 770 horsepower from its naturally aspirated V12 engine.Continue reading Lamborghini Centenario will punch out 770 hpLamborghini Centenario will punch out 770 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:22:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comment
  
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• Geneva Motor Show in pictures: live gallery

  29-02-2016 17:19
  
  The latest pictures from the 2016 Geneva Motor Show Image 1 of 67 Even without the cars, the Lamborghini stand was one of the best-looking at the show. News2016-03-01 18:00Car newsfacebook twitter google+ emailGeneva Motor ShowGeneva Motor Show 2016
  
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• Bugatti Chiron blasts into Geneva with nearly 1,500 hp

  29-02-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under: 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Bugatti, Coupe, Luxury, Performance, SupercarsBugatti's answer to Ferrari and Lamborghini is here.Continue reading Bugatti Chiron blasts into Geneva with nearly 1,500 hpBugatti Chiron blasts into Geneva with nearly 1,500 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Corvette racer Gavin confirms Grand Sport debut in Geneva

  29-02-2016 16:56
  
  Filed under: 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet, Convertible, Coupe, PerformanceCorvette Racing's Oliver Gavin seems to have accidentally outed the debut of the new Corvette Grand Sport model ahead of its Geneva arrival.Continue reading Corvette racer Gavin confirms Grand Sport debut in GenevaCorvette racer Gavin confirms Grand Sport debut in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 10:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | C
  
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• Main Renault union hails 2016 new jobs drive

  29-02-2016 16:52
  
  Renault's largest union, the CFE-CGC, is welcoming plans by the French automaker to recruit 1,000 staff on permanent contracts in its home market, as well as sign 1,000 new apprenticeship agreements.
  
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• Abarth trim of Fiat 124 Spider reportedly debuts in Geneva

  29-02-2016 16:46
  
  Filed under: Rumormill, 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Fiat, Convertible, PerformanceFiat's European COO says that the Abarth version of the 124 Spyder will debut at the Geneva Motor Show this week.Continue reading Abarth trim of Fiat 124 Spider reportedly debuts in GenevaAbarth trim of Fiat 124 Spider reportedly debuts in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 10:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep celebrates 75th Anniversary models at Geneva

  29-02-2016 16:39
  
  Geneva show debut for Jeep Wrangler, Renegade, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Models 2016-03-02 12:00 Jeep is marking a big birthday this year, and dealers will soon be offering 75th Anniversary special editions across the entire model line-up to celebrate. The brand has shown four of the new 75th Anniversary-badged models at the Geneva Motor Show, alongside a trio of iconic historic Jeeps to help set the scene.
  Also under the Geneva show spotlight will be the new Grand Chero
  
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• Jeep 75th Anniversary models set for Geneva showing

  29-02-2016 16:39
  
  Geneva show debut for Jeep Wrangler, Renegade, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Models 2016-02-29 15:30 Jeep is marking a big birthday this year, and dealers will soon be offering 75th Anniversary special editions across the entire model line-up to celebrate. The brand is showing four of the new 75th Anniversary-badged models at the Geneva Motor Show, alongside a trio of iconic historic Jeeps to help set the scene.
  Also under the Geneva show spotlight will be the new Grand Cher
  
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• New VW Phideon stretches out at Geneva 2016

  29-02-2016 16:16
  
  Volkswagen shows off a China-only luxury saloon at the Geneva Motor Show, based on C Coupe GTE concept 2016-02-29 20:30 VW has used the Geneva Motor Show for the world premiere of its new 'Phideon' flagship saloon. It's destined for release solely in China, and is engineered and manufactured by SAIC Volkswagen.
  In terms of exterior design the Phideon appears to be a stretched and facelifted Passat, but the five-metre long saloon is actually based largely on the C Coupe GTE concept. It therefore
  
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• Kia eyes roadmap to automated driving

  29-02-2016 15:54
  As the auto industry embraces advanced technologies in connectivity and active safety, the prospect of automated driving is being brought closer. Roger Stansfield recently caught up with Kia for an update on their perspective of the road ahead.
  
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• Ford Fiesta ST200 adds more spice to a great hot hatch

  29-02-2016 15:42
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Videos, 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Ford, Hatchback, PerformanceThe slightly more stylish Ford Fiesta ST200 debuts at the Geneva Motor Show with 197 horsepower and 214 pound-feet of torque, but it remains forbidden fruit in the US for now.Continue reading Ford Fiesta ST200 adds more spice to a great hot hatchFord Fiesta ST200 adds more spice to a great hot hatch originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink
  
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• German tuner Hamann gives the BMW X6 M50d 455bhp

  29-02-2016 15:32
  
  Diesel-powered X6 M50d gets a boost up to 455bhp as well as some visual 'upgrades' courtesy of Hamann 2016-02-29 14:15 German tuner Hamann is known for coaxing extra power from standard engines – especially BMW ones. Now the firm has turned its expertise to the BMW X6 and will show off the upgrades at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
  The big news is the upgrades Hamann has made to the engine of the X6. The M50d model on which this tuned version is based was never exactly a shrinking violet tha
  
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• Mad Max: Fury Road cleans up with six well-deserved Oscars

  29-02-2016 15:26
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Etc.In the Wasteland, it's a struggle to survive. In Hollywood, it's a glut of awards. Here's the low-down.Continue reading Mad Max: Fury Road cleans up with six well-deserved OscarsMad Max: Fury Road cleans up with six well-deserved Oscars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• EPA queries Daimler over Mercedes emissions - reports

  29-02-2016 15:26
  
  The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested information from Daimler's Mercedes-Benz to explain emissions levels in some of its cars, the automaker conformed.
  
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• SsangYong SIV-2 SUV blasts into Geneva on hybrid power

  29-02-2016 15:06
  
  SsangYong’s concept midsize SUV showcases new design direction and petrol-electric powertrain for the first time 2016-03-01 07:00 Alongside SsangYong’s production-ready Tivoli XLV, the Korean brand has also showcased its SIV-2 concept for the first time at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The prototype SUV debuts a new turbo petrol and electric powertrain.
  Dubbed ‘Smart Interface Vehicle’, the development concept is said to “provide a glimpse into the future” for
  
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• Mazda to axe minivans as smaller Japanese automakers consolidate

  29-02-2016 14:39
  Mazda Motor plans to end development and production of minivans, a Japanese media report said.
  
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• PSA gets French union sign-ups to pay round

  29-02-2016 14:15
  
  PSA Peugeot Citroën says it has got a majority of labour unions to sign up to its 2016 pay round.
  
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• Chery starts work on EV plant

  29-02-2016 13:59
  
  Chery has started construction work on a new plant capable of making 60,000 pure electric vehicles a year.
  
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• Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze convertible crossover debuts in Geneva

  29-02-2016 13:55
  
  Volkswagen hints at its future supermini crossover plans with the T-Cross Breeze at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show 2016-03-01 07:20 VW is previewing its long-awaited rival for the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Mazda CX-3 with this convertible concept called T-Cross Breeze, revealed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
  The T-Cross Breeze gives a close preview on the lines and proportions of a new supermini crossover model that’s expected to be based on the platform and mechanicals of the next gene
  
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• Carl Icahn seeks to acquire remaining stake in Federal-Mogul

  29-02-2016 13:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Federal-Mogul's largest shareholder, billionaire Wall Street investor Carl Icahn, is seeking to buy the remaining stake in the diversified supplier of drivetrain parts and aftermarket retail products.
  
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• Volvo Group recognises 11 purchasing suppliers

  29-02-2016 13:22
  
  Volvo Group has recognised 11 companies with its Purchasing Supplier Award in Gothenburg for commitment to performance and continuous improvement.
  
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• Opel CEO becomes LinkedIn "influencer"

  29-02-2016 13:10
  Opel/Vauxhall CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann will expand his social communication activities to LinkedIn as a member of the "influencer" programme limited to 500 participants worldwide.
  
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• BMW 430d xDrive Gran Coupe review

  29-02-2016 13:05
  
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  It's always difficult to pidgeonhole the 4 Series Gran Coupe, but how does this four-wheel-drive top-spec diesel variant measure up?There’s nothing new about the way this BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe looks. It’s yet to benefit from the 3 Series’s visual and mechanical nips and tucks, while inside it gets the same well-built, if a little mundane, interior.
  However, underneath the familiar bodywork, BMW has fitted its lege
  
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• Nissan buying back $3.5m in shares

  29-02-2016 13:04
  
  Starting today (29 February) Nissan Motor is buying back up to 300m shares worth JPY400bn. The programme ends on 22 December, 2016.
  
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• DoE provides US$30m battery/fuel cells research grant

  29-02-2016 12:22
  
  America's Department of Energy's (DoE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), says up to US$30m will be available in funding for a new programme focused on creating components for the next generation of batteries, fuel cells and other electrochemical devices.
  
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• Big Volvos to get small 1.5 3-cylinder engines

  29-02-2016 12:21
  
  Volvo is developing a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbo engine that could power entry-level versions of the S90, V90 and XC902016-02-29 11:11 Volvo is likely to fit its forthcoming S90 saloons with turbocharged three-cylinder power, according to the firm’s boss of research and development, Dr Peter Mertens. 
  The Volvo S90 will launch in the UK with a mix of four-cylinder diesels and T8 hybrid, which mixes a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. However, Volvo is alre
  
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• Continental Automotive on market and technical trends in the electronic braking system sector - Q&A

  29-02-2016 12:11
  The main improvements in braking systems in recent years have come from electronic controls - ABS, to ESC to brake-by-wire. Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one suppliers, Matthew Beecham spoke to Felix Bietenbeck, Head of Business Unit Vehicle Dynamics and Dr. Sören Kirchner, Head of Segment Electronic Parking Brakes, both part of Continental's Chassis & Safety Division about trends in the electronic braking system market.
  
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• Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost Black Badge editions launch in Geneva

  29-02-2016 12:01
  
  New Rolls Black Badge versions of the Wraith and Ghost get exclusive exterior and interior treatment plus extra power 2016-03-01 00:01 As if a regular Rolls-Royce wasn’t special enough, the British luxury carmaker has announced two new ‘Black Badge’ limited editions of the Ghost saloon and Wraith coupe. The models get a power boost, plus black detailing and exotic cabin materials, and become permanent bespoke editions in the range. Bother are being displayed at the 2016 Geneva
  
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• Denso on market and technical trends in the engine cooling sector - Q&A

  29-02-2016 10:50
  
  Denso's thermal systems division represents its second largest segment, accounting for approximately one-third of the company's annual turnover. The division produces climate control products and engine-cooling systems. Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one suppliers, Matthew Beecham spoke to Tibor Gyoeroeg, Senior Manager at Denso Automotive Deutschland GmbH and Matteo Biglia, Director at Denso Thermal Systems Italy about the supplier's cooling system technologies.
  
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