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• U.S. appeals court weighs extent of GM's bankruptcy protection

  15-03-2016 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Attorneys for customers suing GM over faulty ignition switches urged a U.S. appeals court to throw out bankruptcy court rulings that they say shield the company from lawsuits potentially worth billions of dollars.
  
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• Audi prepping A5 Sportback for US market

  15-03-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Audi, Coupe, Sedan, LuxuryAudi's US boss has hinted that the European-market A5 Sportback will hit US shores some time next year, when it will challenge the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.Continue reading Audi prepping A5 Sportback for US marketAudi prepping A5 Sportback for US market originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Lyft, GM will now rent you a car for your ride hailing job

  15-03-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under: Green, GM, United StatesGeneral Motors and Lyft will launch Express Drive in April specifically targeted for ride-hailing drivers who need vehicles.Continue reading Lyft, GM will now rent you a car for your ride hailing jobLyft, GM will now rent you a car for your ride hailing job originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• America has the worst traffic in the world

  15-03-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under: DrivingGas prices are cheap. The unemployment rate is low. The population is growing. Fueled by those factors, Americans drove more than 3 trillion miles last year, according to the Federal Highway Administration, the most since the start of the Great Recession.Continue reading America has the worst traffic in the worldAmerica has the worst traffic in the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&nbs
  
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• After 35 years, soldiers can finally get pizza to go in a Humvee

  15-03-2016 21:50
  
  Filed under: MilitaryThe MRE, or "Meal, Ready-to-Eat," has evolved to fit soldiers' changing tastes.Continue reading After 35 years, soldiers can finally get pizza to go in a HumveeAfter 35 years, soldiers can finally get pizza to go in a Humvee originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Pigeon Air Patrol measures London air pollution

  15-03-2016 21:21
  
  Filed under: Etc., Green, Emissions, Green Culture, UK, TechnologyThese pigeons don backpacks and respond to Twitter requests to measure air quality over London.Continue reading Pigeon Air Patrol measures London air pollutionPigeon Air Patrol measures London air pollution originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat Chrysler gains access to cash at U.S. arm

  15-03-2016 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it eliminated covenants linked to term loans of its U.S. unit, FCA US, thus gaining full access to the subsidiary's cash.
  
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• World's first solar-powered gas station comes to Australian Outback

  15-03-2016 20:59
  
  Filed under: Green, Australia, Diesel, SolarAn Australian company has built two solar-powered diesel refueling stations in the remote outback to make sure drivers always have access to fuel.Continue reading World's first solar-powered gas station comes to Australian OutbackWorld's first solar-powered gas station comes to Australian Outback originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen faces $3.6 billion lawsuit in Germany from investors

  15-03-2016 19:55
  
  Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, Emissions, Germany, DieselInstitutional investors from all over the world have filed a $3.6 billion lawsuit against VW in Germany against the automaker for not disclosing info about the emissions scandal sooner.Continue reading Volkswagen faces $3.6 billion lawsuit in Germany from investorsVolkswagen faces $3.6 billion lawsuit in Germany from investors originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:55:00 EST.Please se
  
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• Renewed deal continues to give Honda power to Ariel models

  15-03-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Honda, Misc. Automakers, UK, Convertible, Motorcycle, Bikes, Off-Road, PerformanceAriel and Honda have renewed their engine agreement in the UK to keep the high-revving powerplants in the lightweight vehicles.Continue reading Renewed deal continues to give Honda power to Ariel modelsRenewed deal continues to give Honda power to Ariel models originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&nb
  
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• For Gen Z buyers, value, safety will be priorities

  15-03-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  When it comes to buying automobiles, Generation Z will be practical, budget-conscious and safety-oriented, Cox Automotive said today.
  
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• Cadillac adds black chrome package to spark ATS, CTS sales

  15-03-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cadillac, looking to spark interest in two of its cars, plans a new 'black chrome' package for the CTS sedan and ATS sedan and coupe.
  
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• Cadillac ATS and CTS get blacked-out treatments

  15-03-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under: Cadillac, Coupe, Sedan, LuxuryA new Black Chrome Package from Cadillac can now be ordered on the ATS coupe, ATS sedan, and CTS sedan, giving each a more subdued and sinister look.Continue reading Cadillac ATS and CTS get blacked-out treatmentsCadillac ATS and CTS get blacked-out treatments originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi readies A5 Sportback for U.S.

  15-03-2016 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi is making plans to sell the four-door A5 Sportback in the U.S. beginning next year, giving the luxury brand a smaller counterpart to its rakish A7 and a rival to BMW's 3-series Gran Turismo.
  
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• AutoNation's Jackson sees reliance on incentives, leasing as 'yellow flags'

  15-03-2016 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson said automakers could be 'sowing the seeds for disruption' by increasingly relying on incentives and leasing to sustain sales figures.
  
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• Audi spotted testing new TT RS Roadster at the Nurburgring

  15-03-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Audi, Convertible, PerformanceSpied lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife is the forthcoming Audi TT RS Roadster, ready to take on the Mercedes-AMG SLC43 and Porsche 718 Boxster S.Continue reading Audi spotted testing new TT RS Roadster at the NurburgringAudi spotted testing new TT RS Roadster at the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi scraps 2.0-liter diesel for retooled A4 in U.S.

  15-03-2016 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi of America is scrapping plans to launch the redesigned 2017 A4 sedan with an optional 2.0-liter diesel engine.
  
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• Robotic carsharing is coming soon

  15-03-2016 17:25
  
  Filed under: Green, Transportation Alternatives, Emerging Technologies, Technology, AutonomousBy 2030, 400 million people could be relying on robotic carsharing services to summon driverless cars to their doors.Continue reading Robotic carsharing is coming soonRobotic carsharing is coming soon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Fort Worth Police investigating officer for using pepper spray on bikers

  15-03-2016 17:25
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Dodge, Safety, Motorcycle, Sedan, Truck, Police/EmergencyThe Fort Worth Police Department is investigating video of an officer allegedly spraying pepper spray into traffic at a pack of passing motorcyclists.Continue reading Fort Worth Police investigating officer for using pepper spray on bikersFort Worth Police investigating officer for using pepper spray on bikers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for us
  
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• 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2.0L Turbo Quick Spin

  15-03-2016 17:25
  
  Filed under: Chevrolet, Quick Spins, Convertible, CoupeWe test drive the 2016 Chevy Camaro Convertible with its new turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine.Continue reading 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2.0L Turbo Quick Spin2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2.0L Turbo Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW finance arm takes $391 million writedown to cover potential drop in residuals

  15-03-2016 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen's Financial Services said today it took an extraordinary writedown of 353 million euros ($391 million) to cover a potential decline in the residual value of cars in the wake of the diesel emissions cheating scandal.
  
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• ISIS could use a self-driving car to deliver a bomb

  15-03-2016 16:45
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Technology, AutonomousTerrorists are developing plans to use self-driving cars as mobile bombs, a top security expert warns during South By Southwest.Continue reading ISIS could use a self-driving car to deliver a bombISIS could use a self-driving car to deliver a bomb originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo wants global, standardized charging infrastructure

  15-03-2016 16:31
  
  Filed under: Green, Volvo, Europe, ElectricSwedish automaker Volvo says there should be a single charging system worldwide, and that it should be CCS.Continue reading Volvo wants global, standardized charging infrastructureVolvo wants global, standardized charging infrastructure originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo V40 Polestar performance parts review

  15-03-2016 16:12
  
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  We test the Volvo V40 D4 with the Polestar Performance Parts Complete Package giving it a hot hatch edgeYou’ll probably be hearing the Polestar name a bit more from now on. Since last summer, Volvo has wholly owned the road car tuning side of a business that has been dedicated to racing Volvos for 20 years. The Swedes are taking performance cars seriously again, which is an intriguing prospect given the firm’s exciting new pr
  
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• 2016 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRTs look juicy in Go Mango

  15-03-2016 15:58
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Etc., Dodge, Coupe, Sedan, PerformanceThe 2016 Dodge Charger and Challenger can't hide when buyers spec them in newly available Go Mango orange exteriors. The bright shade looks fantastic on the muscle cars.Continue reading 2016 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRTs look juicy in Go Mango2016 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRTs look juicy in Go Mango originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | E
  
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• McLaren gets on track with 570S GT4 and 570S Sprint

  15-03-2016 15:54
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, McLaren, Coupe, Racing, SupercarsMcLaren announced the launch of the GT4 racing version of the new entry-level 570S as well as a Sprint model that will follow.Continue reading McLaren gets on track with 570S GT4 and 570S SprintMcLaren gets on track with 570S GT4 and 570S Sprint originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari California T Handling Speciale review

  15-03-2016 15:31
  
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  Image 1 of 13 16 Mar, 2016 (All day)Jethro Bovingdon
  New Handling Speciale pack sharpens up the entry-level Ferrari California T HS and takes the price to £160kFerrari recently reiterated its assertion that it will not build an SUV. Considering the huge pots of cash on offer to those who do, that’s a big statement to make. However, it feels good to know that, while the likes of Bentley, Porsche and even Lamborghini have embraced the hyper-SUV with open arms, Ferrari wil
  
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• Revealed: Red Bull's alternative Halo gets support

  15-03-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under: MotorsportsAlthough Ferrari has already run an FIA-preferred open structure, Red Bull wants to experiment with a different solution that features an acrylic canopy.Continue reading Revealed: Red Bull's alternative Halo gets supportRevealed: Red Bull's alternative Halo gets support originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Japan Automotive Smart Keys Market 2015-2020 - Projected to Reach $1.3 Billion by the End of 2020 - Research and ... - Business Wire (press release)

  15-03-2016 15:26 via
  Japan Automotive Smart Keys Market 2015-2020 - Projected to Reach $1.3 Billion by the End of 2020 - Research and ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  The Japan Smart Key market is projected to reach $1.3 billion by the end of 2020 with a CAGR of around 26%. The Japanese automotive industry is the most prominent and one of the largest industries in the global market. Japanese automakers control 96% ...
  Europe Automotive Smart Keys Market 2015-2020 - Key Players are Hyundai Mobis, Alpha & G
  

• Mercedes to reveal pickup by year-end

  15-03-2016 15:05
  
  Filed under: Paris Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz, Truck, Commercial Vehicles, Concept CarsThe latest word on the street has us expecting Mercedes to reveal its Nissan-based pickup concept at the Paris Motor Show later this year.Continue reading Mercedes to reveal pickup by year-endMercedes to reveal pickup by year-end originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe spied nearly nude

  15-03-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Mercedes-Benz, Crossover, LuxuryMercedes will soon take off the remaining wraps from the GLC Coupe. But before it does, two prototypes have been spotted testing out in the cold wearing next to nothing.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe spied nearly nudeMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe spied nearly nude originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• The Dodge Neon is coming back... to Mexico

  15-03-2016 14:38
  
  Filed under: Dodge, Fiat, Sedan, BudgetFCA is reportedly planning to sell a Dodge Neon again, but only in Mexico. And this time, it will be a rebadged version of the budget-oriented Fiat Tipo sedan made in Turkey.Continue reading The Dodge Neon is coming back... to MexicoThe Dodge Neon is coming back... to Mexico originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Nexteer reports record fiscal 2015 results

  15-03-2016 14:04
  
  Nexteer Automotive says it has reported record fiscal 2015 financial results.
  
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• New car sharing economy disrupts automotive industry says ABI - ITS International

  15-03-2016 13:27 via
  New car sharing economy disrupts automotive industry says ABI
  ITS International
  Driverless cars are disrupting the automotive industry and supply chain, propelling car sharing forward as the ultimate, mainstream transportation mode. This new car sharing economy is already well in motion, and with it continuing to ramp up, ABI ...
  

• Kremlin confirms auto subsidy for 2016

  15-03-2016 13:04
  Russian government officials are confirming they will maintain the level of subsidy this year to the automotive sector, with The Kremlin insisting the segment remains a top industrial priority.
  
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• Institutional investors sue VW

  15-03-2016 12:50
  
  Volkswagen Group is being sued for EUR3.3bn by a group of institutional investors in Germany who allege that the company failed to publish information about the emissions scandal in a timely manner.
  
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• GM lawyer says 'accidents just happen' in new ignition switch trial

  15-03-2016 12:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  'Sometimes, accidents just happen,' a lawyer for General Motors told a U.S. jury in defense of the carmaker at a test trial over a deadly flaw in millions of ignition switches.
  
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• Honda Civic assembly to begin at new Thai plant

  15-03-2016 12:22
  
  Honda Motor is scheduled to begin assembling the 10th generation Civic passenger car at its new plant in Prachin Buri's Rojana Industrial Park in Thailand this month.
  
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• Updates for the Mercedes CLA ahead of New York show

  15-03-2016 12:20
  
  Subtle changes to Mercedes CLA and CLA Shooting Brake, plus more power for AMG 45 versions 2016-03-15 23:01 The Mercedes CLA and CLA Shooting Brake have been updated ahead of this month's New York Motor Show with a handful of subtle changes to keep the range up-to-date.
  You'll have to look hard to spot the changes, but there are new bumpers, a new grille, different alloy wheel designs, LED headlights and some interior changes too. These include new seat covers, chrome detailing and extended sma
  
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• Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review

  15-03-2016 12:18
  
  For: Good value, strong engine range, good to driveOur Rating: 
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  Against: Not as spacious as rivals, vague steering, odd roofline2016
  With lots of equipment, efficient engines and a comfortable ride the new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a top family estateThe new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a great family estate, offering all the best aspects of the excellent hatch with the added practicality from the elongated body style. It's light, better looking and better to drive than
  
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• Plug-in Toyota Prius charges up for New York Motor Show

  15-03-2016 12:04
  
  The plug-in hybrid version of Toyota's Prius will make its debut at the 2016 New York Motor Show 2016-03-15 10:55 The Toyota Prius Plug-in looks set to make its public debut at next week’s New York Motor Show, after the Japanese brand issued a teaser this morning.
  A short Twitter statement accompanying a darkened tail-light shot of the car said, “We’re rolling out the next Prius mechanical marvel,” and pointed to the press day for the New York event, Wednesday 23 March.
  
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• Toyota teases 'next mechanical marvel' for Prius lineup

  15-03-2016 12:00
  
  Filed under: Green, New York Auto Show, Toyota, HybridToyota releases a simple taillight picture of the 'next mechanical marvel' coming to the New York Auto Show. What is it? Something Prius-related, it seems.Continue reading Toyota teases 'next mechanical marvel' for Prius lineupToyota teases 'next mechanical marvel' for Prius lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 06:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota preps plug-in Prius for N.Y.

  15-03-2016 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota plans to bring 'the next mechanical marvel in the Prius lineup' to the 2016 New York Auto Show, which opens to the media on March 23.
  
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• Ghosn confident as new AvtoVAZ CEO announced

  15-03-2016 11:50
  Nicolas Maure, currently heading up Renault Group operations in Romania, has been named as the new CEO of AvtoVAZ starting April 4. He succeeds Bo Andersson.
  
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• GAZ in talks to build Iran manufacturing plant

  15-03-2016 11:45
  GAZ Group says it is in negotiation with Iran to construct a manufacturing plant as the ending of sanctions opens up the hitherto largely closed country.
  
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• Buying a used hybrid car: the complete guide

  15-03-2016 11:24
  
  With sales of hybrid cars on the rise, is there any reason to be fearful of buying a used hybrid? We assess the pros and cons... 2016-03-15 10:40 Air quality concerns and testing regime worries mean many owners are shying away from diesels and looking for cleaner alternatives. Makers are under increasing pressure to deliver cars with better efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, and although small petrol turbos are popular, there’s little doubt that hybrids are a growing force.
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• GM starts rental scheme for Lyft drivers

  15-03-2016 10:22
  Under a new initiative between the two partners, e-hailing Lyft drivers will be able to rent cars from General Motors.
  
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• Magna's CTO on autonomous driving, cyber security, lightweighting and Stadco - Q&A

  15-03-2016 10:19
  Magna International develops and manufactures an array of automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, as well as being the world's largest brand-independent assembler of complete vehicles. Matthew Beecham caught up with Swamy Kotagiri, Chief Technology Officer, Magna International to learn more about the supplier's technologies, from ADAS to the use of certain materials for lightweighting.
  
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• Freight trucks to platoon on Europe's roads

  15-03-2016 10:03
  Early next month, the world's first cross-border initiative with smart trucks will take place in Europe.
  
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• GM offers rental program for Chicago Lyft drivers

  15-03-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM and ride-sharing company Lyft will launch a short-term rental program for Lyft drivers in Chicago with a fleet of 125 Chevrolet Equinoxes. The program, called Express Drive, will rent vehicles to Lyft drivers for one to eight weeks.
  
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