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• VW employee terminated for refusing to delete data, violating 'hold,' suit says

  14-03-2016 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen Group of America obstructed justice by deleting data in the days after being notified of EPA and Department of Justice investigations tied to the company's diesel emissions violations, according to claims in a lawsuit by a former U.S.
  
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• Google gets patent for bus detection on autonomous vehicles

  14-03-2016 22:58
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Technology, AutonomousGoogle was granted a patent for bus detection on autonomous vehicles, which comes just weeks after one the company's driverless models hit a transit bus. The company filed for the patent well before the crash, though.Continue reading Google gets patent for bus detection on autonomous vehiclesGoogle gets patent for bus detection on autonomous vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use
  
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• Resurgent PSA Peugeot Citroen eyeing US return

  14-03-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under: Citroen, Peugeot, Europe, Budget, LuxuryNow that it's finally making money, PSA is seriously looking at returning to the US market, and the premium DS brand could help secure the beachhead.Continue reading Resurgent PSA Peugeot Citroen eyeing US returnResurgent PSA Peugeot Citroen eyeing US return originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Analyst: Apple Car could arrive in 2021 priced at about $75k

  14-03-2016 21:57
  
  Filed under: Green, Plants/Manufacturing, United States, ElectricPiper Jaffray analyst isn't concerned about potential departure of Apple executive spearheading the project.Continue reading Analyst: Apple Car could arrive in 2021 priced at about $75kAnalyst: Apple Car could arrive in 2021 priced at about $75k originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW institutional investors file $3.6 billion suit in Germany

  14-03-2016 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Almost 300 institutional investors in Volkswagen have filed a multi-billion euro suit against the carmaker for what they see as breaches of its capital markets duty in the emissions scandal, the law firm representing them said.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG E63 spotted wagon its tail

  14-03-2016 20:40
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Mercedes-Benz, Wagon, Luxury, PerformanceMercedes has been spotted testing its latest four-door performance wagon in the form of the forthcoming AMG E63 wagon, with a powerful front end hinting at the muscle to be found underneath.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG E63 spotted wagon its tailMercedes-AMG E63 spotted wagon its tail originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | 
  
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• Ford credit rating upgraded by 2nd agency

  14-03-2016 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Standard and Poor's has upgraded Ford Motor's credit rating by one notch, to two levels above junk status, saying it expects the automaker to sustain its recent success.
  
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• Google to urge Congress to help get self-driving cars on roads

  14-03-2016 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The head of Google's self-driving car program will urge the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to grant national auto safety regulators new authority to speed the introduction of self-driving cars on American roads.
  
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• VW worker claims he was fired after reporting data deletion

  14-03-2016 19:20
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, Emissions, DieselA former VW worker has filed a lawsuit in Michigan, and he claims the automaker fired him for reporting the alleged deletion of emissions scandal data. VW says the charges are without merit.Continue reading VW worker claims he was fired after reporting data deletionVW worker claims he was fired after reporting data deletion originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Perm
  
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• Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico fetches record $4.4M

  14-03-2016 19:20
  
  Filed under: Ferrari, Auctions, Coupe, ClassicsRM Sotheby's sold this beautiful 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupe Aerodinamico for $4.4 million as part of the $38.6 million in metal it moved this past weekend at Amelia Island.Continue reading Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico fetches record $4.4MFerrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico fetches record $4.4M originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email thi
  
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• Pagani Huayra Roadster confirmed for Monterey Car Week

  14-03-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Misc. Auto Shows, Convertible, PerformancePagani has confirmed to Autoblog that the new Huayra Roadster will make its big debut in an event ahead of Monterey Car Week, before appearing at The Quail.Continue reading Pagani Huayra Roadster confirmed for Monterey Car WeekPagani Huayra Roadster confirmed for Monterey Car Week originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• London is Europe's worst city for traffic congestion

  14-03-2016 18:46
  
  Drivers in London spending on average 101 hours a year tackling congestion while the UK average is 30 hours2016-03-15 07:00 Despite promises of better road networks and surfaces, UK motorists still spend an average of 30 hours a year sitting in traffic, a new report from technology and transportation analytics INRIX shows.
  The report analysed traffic congestion around the UK and Europe and found those living in London spend on average 101 hours a year tackling congestion and traffic – ove
  
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• Genovation Corvette GXE gets electric mini-doc of top-speed record

  14-03-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, United States, ElectricGenovation Cars provides some fun footage of its Corvette Electric Vehicle reaching almost 190 miles per hour.Continue reading Genovation Corvette GXE gets electric mini-doc of top-speed recordGenovation Corvette GXE gets electric mini-doc of top-speed record originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Top Gear flagged for doing doughnuts near UK war memorial

  14-03-2016 18:08
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/MoviesTop Gear is in trouble for doing doughnuts near the UK's war memorial.Continue reading Top Gear flagged for doing doughnuts near UK war memorialTop Gear flagged for doing doughnuts near UK war memorial originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:08:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Detroit auto show venue makes changes in management

  14-03-2016 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  The management company that oversees the Detroit auto show's venue, Cobo Center, has promoted assistant general manager Claude Molinari to general manager. In the new role, Molinari will oversee all of Cobo's operations for the firm, SMG.
  
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• Mazda MX-5 folding hard-top set for 2016 New York show

  14-03-2016 18:00
  
  Mazda planning a folding hard top for MX-5, with New York invite hinting at new model 2016-03-14 09:00 Mazda could be about to reveal a new version of its MX-5 sports car at the 2016 New York Motor Show, with the invite to an event at the show hinting at the new model.
  The invite promises the new model, a world premiere, will "blow the lid off" the show. With the soft-top sports car being nearly a year old, a folding hard-top version should be on the way by now - and we expect that this event w
  
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• 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 First Drive

  14-03-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, First Drives, Convertible, Luxury, PerformanceThe 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL looks better than its predecessor, but the driving dynamics are largely the same. No problem; this is Germany's capital convertible.Continue reading 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 First Drive2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New Rolls-Royce Dawn review

  14-03-2016 17:46
  
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  Image 1 of 32 14 Mar, 2016 4:45pmRichard Ingram
  We get a taste of the high life behind the wheel of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible.Not long ago, the average age of a Rolls-Royce buyer was a fairly understandable 55 – now though, with astronomical wealth coming from China and the Middle East, that number has dropped to just 45.
  Cars like the smaller, more focused Ghost and Wraith  have played a big part in attracting a newer, more youthful audience. Models like the
  
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• New York Motor Show 2016 preview

  14-03-2016 17:36
  
  What to expect from the 2016 New York International Auto Show, plus dates and pictures 2016-03-14 16:50 The New York International Auto Show was North America’s first ever motor show, and is now one of the longest-running motoring events on the planet. These days it might not be one of the biggest shows around, with expos in China and Europe getting the lion's share of new car reveals, but there's still plenty to see at the 2016 event in the Big Apple.
  Held in the Jacob Javits Convention
  
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• Six tiny robots can pull a two-ton car

  14-03-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under: Videos, Weird Car NewsStanford university's uBots have pulled off a feat that makes ants look like slackers.Continue reading Six tiny robots can pull a two-ton carSix tiny robots can pull a two-ton car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla sued by Virginia dealers' association over new store

  14-03-2016 16:57
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Tesla, ElectricVirginia dealership association says Tesla can't open its second state store until at least next year.Continue reading Tesla sued by Virginia dealers' association over new storeTesla sued by Virginia dealers' association over new store originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Chassix refurbishing plant that caused company's financial troubles

  14-03-2016 16:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  A year after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Chassix is inching closer to fixing the plant that almost single-handedly sent the supplier into insolvency.
  
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• Range Rover Sport SVR tipped to get F-Type's 575-hp V8

  14-03-2016 16:32
  
  Filed under: Land Rover, SUV, Luxury, PerformanceJaguar Land Rover isn't about to keep the latest, most powerful version of its supercharged V8 only for the F-Type SVR. According to the latest reports, soon the Range Rover Sport will get it, too.Continue reading Range Rover Sport SVR tipped to get F-Type's 575-hp V8Range Rover Sport SVR tipped to get F-Type's 575-hp V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Ema
  
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• Mazda teases CX-4 for the Beijing Motor Show

  14-03-2016 16:07
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Beijing Motor Show, Mazda, CrossoverThe Mazda CX-4 will debut at the Beijing Motor Show, and the first teaser suggests a coupe-like crossover with styling elements from the Koeru concept and CX-9.Continue reading Mazda teases CX-4 for the Beijing Motor ShowMazda teases CX-4 for the Beijing Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari 250 GT California nets $17 million at Amelia Island

  14-03-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under: Ferrari, Auctions, Convertible, ClassicsA rare 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider was the top lot at Gooding & Company's Amelia Island auction this year, selling for a record-$17 million.Continue reading Ferrari 250 GT California nets $17 million at Amelia IslandFerrari 250 GT California nets $17 million at Amelia Island originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comme
  
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• Maserati recalls 28k sedans for unintended acceleration

  14-03-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Maserati, Sedan, Luxury, PerformanceMaserati is calling in over 28,000 Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans for unintended acceleration.Continue reading Maserati recalls 28k sedans for unintended accelerationMaserati recalls 28k sedans for unintended acceleration originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan recalls 47k Leafs for freezing brake booster

  14-03-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under: Green, Recalls, Nissan, ElectricA problem with a relay in the brake booster freezing over in cold temperatures has prompted Nissan to recall 46,859 Leaf EVs for an ECU refresh.Continue reading Nissan recalls 47k Leafs for freezing brake boosterNissan recalls 47k Leafs for freezing brake booster originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Bridgestone to add run-flat tyres in Europe

  14-03-2016 15:30
  
  Bridgestone is to roll out run-flat tyres as replacement options in the European market this spring.
  
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• Fast and Furious star's Datsun 240Z heads for Leno's Garage

  14-03-2016 15:16
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Celebrities, Design/Style, Videos, Nissan, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceJay Leno welcomes actor Sung Kang into the garage to check out the Fast and Furious actor's 1973 Datsun 240Z restomod. It sounds wonderfully angry on the road.Continue reading Fast and Furious star's Datsun 240Z heads for Leno's GarageFast and Furious star's Datsun 240Z heads for Leno's Garage originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Perma
  
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• Cooper Standard to repurchase stock

  14-03-2016 15:14
  
  Cooper-Standard Holdings has approved a securities repurchase programme, authorising the company to repurchase, in the aggregate, up to US$125m of its outstanding common stock or warrants to purchase common stock.
  
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• Seinfeld's Porsches and VWs command $22 million at auction

  14-03-2016 15:02
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Porsche, Volkswagen, AuctionsSome of Jerry Seinfeld's Porsches sold at Amelia Island last weekend for well below their estimated value, but his Volkswagen Beetle set a new record.Continue reading Seinfeld's Porsches and VWs command $22 million at auctionSeinfeld's Porsches and VWs command $22 million at auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• UK driverless car trials in 2017 - report

  14-03-2016 14:11
  
  Driverless cars will take to Britain's motorways for the first time next year, UK chancellor [finance minister] George Osborne reportedly has announced ahead of his budget this week.
  
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• GKN brings PHEV to C-segment

  14-03-2016 13:32
  GKN Driveline said it was transferring hybrid technology from super sports cars into affordable compact vehicles, having developed an eAxle module that will enable C-segment vehicles to offer buyers a plug-in hybrid option with improved performance and a reduction in CO2 emissions of more than 50%.
  
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• Renault signs LoI for Utrecht smart solar charging

  14-03-2016 13:25
  
  Renault and Dutch partners Utrecht City Council, ElaadNL and LomboXnet have signed a letter of intent to develop a Franco-Dutch framework of smart solar charging points for electric vehicles.
  
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• New Tesla Model X 2016 review

  14-03-2016 13:17
  
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  Image 1 of 5 14 Mar, 2016 12:00pmJens Meiners
  We take to the streets of Manhattan in the striking falcon-winged, Tesla Model X seven-seat SUVTesla has yet to allow journalists the pleasure of a test in its Model X crossover in Europe, but we’ve finally managed to get behind the wheel of one of the radical all-electric SUVs on the streets of New York.
  The Model X is Tesla’s third car, after the original Roadster launched in 2008 and the Model S saloon, which earned the br
  
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• New Mercedes E 350e plug-in hybrid 2016 review

  14-03-2016 12:50
  
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  Image 1 of 43 14 Mar, 2016 12:30pmSean Carson
  Plug-in hybrid offers low CO2, but real-world efficiency isn't as impressive as on-paper claimsMercedes has moved the game on with its new E-Class executive saloon. We've already driven the firm’s E 220d and were impressed with the quality cabin and the refinement from the new 2.0-litre diesel unit, not to mention the improved efficiency.
  However, if you’re looking for the eco champion in the new E-Class range, it’s no
  
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• Mazda CX-4 crossover to be a China-only vehicle, for now

  14-03-2016 12:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mazda is adding a new nameplate to the lineup, and taking its crossover range into the even numbers, with the low and sporty CX-4.
  
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• UK sees 40% rise in black box telematics car insurance policies

  14-03-2016 12:42
  
  Close to half a million motorists in the UK now have a telematics box fitted in their car as part of their insurance policy 2016-03-14 11:39 The number of motorists choosing an insurance policy that includes a telematics device to monitor their driving has risen by 40 per cent in the last year alone, a new study by the British Insurance Broker’s Association (BIBA) reveals.
  There are now almost 455,000 drivers in the UK with a telematics 'black box' fitted in their car, compared to 323,000
  
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• 2 GM ignition switch cases starting this week will be critical legal tests

  14-03-2016 12:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  People suing General Motors over a faulty ignition switch will get two chances in a Manhattan court this week to argue that the automaker should be held accountable for injuries, deaths and lost vehicle value.
  
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• Bosch and their take on the Internet of Things

  14-03-2016 12:32
  
  The Bosch Connected World event in Berlin is an industry invitation-only gathering. It's fast-becoming a sought-after Internet of Things (IoT) prediction machine and this year's proved no different with the announcement of Bosch's IoT private cloud solution. Kit Fordson spoke with Dr Rainer Kallenbach, the Chairman of the Executive Board of Bosch Software Innovations, to get more insight.
  
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• Kumho Tire's European Marketing Director on the run-flat market, lightweighting and football sponsorship - Q&A

  14-03-2016 12:23
  Headquartered in Gwangju, South Korea, Kumho Tire produces over 60 million tyres annually worldwide. Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tyre makers, Matthew Beecham spoke to Dirk Rockendorf, European Marketing Director of Kumho Tire to learn more about the run-flat tyre market, lightweighting and using football sponsorship to increase brand awareness in the European market.
  
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• Comment - Moscow spring to herald Russia upturn?

  14-03-2016 12:18
  This week sees the annual Russian Automotive Forum (RAF) in Moscow and just-auto is in the capital to report on what has undoubtedly been one of the country's most turbulent years ever.
  
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• 2017 Toyota Highlander rolls into New York Auto Show

  14-03-2016 12:00
  
  Filed under: Green, New York Auto Show, Toyota, Crossover, HybridThere's a new Toyota Highlander coming to the New York Auto Show. It's not very exciting, but Toyota's going to sell a lot of them.Continue reading 2017 Toyota Highlander rolls into New York Auto Show2017 Toyota Highlander rolls into New York Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 06:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM ignition switch case back in court this week

  14-03-2016 11:44
  People suing General Motors over a faulty ignition switch will get two chances in a Manhattan court this week to argue the automaker should be held accountable for injuries, deaths and lost vehicle value, a media report said.
  
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• Best new vans and pick-ups 2016

  14-03-2016 10:54
  
  From tough 4x4 pick-ups to long-wheelbase panel vans, 2016 is crammed with new vans and trucks here are the best of the new launches 2016-03-14 09:25 If you’re in the market for a new panel van or pick-up, 2016 is a crucial year so we've compiled a handy guide to the best new commercial vehicles arriving over the coming months.
  On the 4x4 pick-up front we’ve already had significant new models arriving in the UK like the Mitsubishi L200 and Nissan Navara, and as our list below shows
  
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• New Mazda CX-4 coupe SUV set for Beijing debut

  14-03-2016 10:50
  
  Mazda's sporty new CX-4 coupe crossover is set to make an appearance at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show 2016-03-14 09:55 The Mazda CX-4 will make its debut at the Beijing Motor Show in April, after the Japanese manufacturer issued its first teaser for the car and revealed that it would be on its stand at the event.
  The CX-4 is a coupe SUV that's designed to be a more style-focused stablemate to the successful CX-5. It sits on that car's chassis and underpinnings, but will feature a more rakish rear
  
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• BYD launches electric coach

  14-03-2016 10:32
  BYD has launched an electric coach, developed using its pure electric bus expertise, and currently under homologation testing prior to its introduction in Europe. Paris was chosen for a preview appearance thanks to a drive by the city's mayor to reduce pollution from such vehicles.
  
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• GM acquisition to boost autonomous drive

  14-03-2016 09:49
  
  General Motors has announced it is acquiring software firm Cruise Automation to further accelerate the company's development of autonomous vehicle technology.
  
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• New Tucson helps Hyundai to outsell GM Holden

  14-03-2016 08:32
  How often do we hear of GM being humbled by Hyundai? That's what's been happening in Australia in recent weeks, as the Korean brand has overtaken Holden to claim third position. Much of the reason is the new Tucson.
  
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• When is a sale not really a sale?

  14-03-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  As U.S. auto sales show signs of hitting a peak, dealers across the industry face mounting pressure to sustain momentum.
  
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