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• Ferrari 488 GTB slides through the night

  16-03-2016 23:12
  
  Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Ferrari, Coupe, PerformanceEnjoy watching a Ferrari 488 GTB on the track at night and then sliding around Barcelona in this great video from Pennzoil.Continue reading Ferrari 488 GTB slides through the nightFerrari 488 GTB slides through the night originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan GT-R facelift pops up before Big Apple debut

  16-03-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, New York Auto Show, Nissan, Coupe, PerformanceWe managed to stumble upon a facelifted Nissan GT-R undergoing testing on California's winding, twisting canyon roads and happened to have our cameras handy.Continue reading Nissan GT-R facelift pops up before Big Apple debutNissan GT-R facelift pops up before Big Apple debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comm
  
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• People are so pumped for Tesla's Model 3, they're sending us fake pictures

  16-03-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under: Green, Spy Photos, TeslaAnother fake Tesla Model 3 image was released today, but we're not falling for it.Continue reading People are so pumped for Tesla's Model 3, they're sending us fake picturesPeople are so pumped for Tesla's Model 3, they're sending us fake pictures originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan tips its hand on GT-R plan

  16-03-2016 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan is not revealing what model it is. But the low-roof, wide stance silhouette of the car in its New York auto show teaser can be little other than its GT-R supercar.
  
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• Tesla's top spokesman leaves ahead of Model 3 unveil

  16-03-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ricardo Reyes has left Tesla Motors after less than 18 months as vice president of global communications just as the electric-car maker prepares to sell its most important new model.
  
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• Ford Australia revives Sprint badge for final Falcon

  16-03-2016 21:29
  
  Filed under: Ford, Australia, Sedan, PerformanceThe swan song for the Ford Falcon has taken the form of two Sprint models, offering high-performance six- and eight-cylinder models of the iconic sedan.Continue reading Ford Australia revives Sprint badge for final FalconFord Australia revives Sprint badge for final Falcon originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Will Q30 finally establish Infiniti as a premium success?

  16-03-2016 21:23
  Can the Mercedes-based Q30 finally establish the premium brand of the Renault-Nissan alliance?
  
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• Trucker uses fishing line to avoid bridge tolls

  16-03-2016 21:11
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Weird Car News, Commercial Vehicles, DieselPerhaps taking inspiration from the Aston Martin DB5 that James Bond drove in Goldfinger, a New York-area trucker was discovered using a very Q-branch style modification to his truck in an attempt to avoid paying tolls.Continue reading Trucker uses fishing line to avoid bridge tollsTrucker uses fishing line to avoid bridge tolls originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:11:00 EST.Please see our terms f
  
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• $7.7 Billion United States Automotive Sensors Market 2016 - Growth, Trends & Forecasts 2015-2020 - Research and ... - Business Wire (press release)

  16-03-2016 21:10 via
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  The U.S. automotive sensors market is expected to increase to $7.75 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of 10.35% over the period 2015-2020. The low cost & compact size, ecofriendly & bulk manufacturing capability, and energy efficient are the key Drivers which ...
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• VW tech boss pushing for EV class in World Rallycross

  16-03-2016 20:57
  
  Filed under: Green, Motorsports, Volkswagen, Electric, Performance, RacingVolkswagen's Head of Technical Development says the company is lobbying for an EV class World Rallycross and Global Rallycross.Continue reading VW tech boss pushing for EV class in World RallycrossVW tech boss pushing for EV class in World Rallycross originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla says it will unveil a driveable Model 3, drops other hints

  16-03-2016 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla is preparing to unveil its $35,000 Model 3 electric car on March 31, and today it revealed a few key details in invitations sent to owners and the media.
  
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• New Job Simulator Trailer Reveals Final Job: The Automotive Mechanic - Road to VR

  16-03-2016 20:28 via
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  Owlchemy Labs' Job Simulator is coming to the Oculus Rift with Oculus Touch support this year and launches alongside (and indeed in the box) with the HTC Vive. This latest trailer for the game reveals the fourth and final job type you'll take on in the ...and more »
  

• Automakers go back to school for randd on self-driving cars

  16-03-2016 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers didn't build the modern self-driving car: Google did. That's a big problem for them. Hoping to catch up, Ford, Toyota, and Volkswagen are betting on academics.
  
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• UK Budget contains 'some positives' - SMMT

  16-03-2016 19:53
  
  Automotive industry reaction to the UK government's Budget Statement today could reasonably be summarised as mildly positive. There wasn't a great deal in it that impacts the industry directly.
  
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• Carmakers, NHTSA to unveil auto-emergency braking agreement tomorrow

  16-03-2016 19:52
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, SafetyAn alliance of automakers representing 99 percent of the cars sold in the United States will announce a plan to make auto-emergency braking standard by 2022.Continue reading Carmakers, NHTSA to unveil auto-emergency braking agreement tomorrowCarmakers, NHTSA to unveil auto-emergency braking agreement tomorrow originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:52:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comm
  
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• Acura's March Madness campaign features viral-video tourney

  16-03-2016 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the spirit of March Madness, Acura is launching a multiplatform campaign Thursday around the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament anchored by a Twitter contest that pits eight viral-video basketball stars against one another.
  
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• Audi, Mini score highest in service department satisfaction, J.D. Power says

  16-03-2016 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi and Mini were the two winners in customer satisfaction at dealership service departments in a benchmark study that J.D. Power and Associates released today.
  
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• Renault reveals revamped F1 livery

  16-03-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, RenaultRenault has revealed a revamped yellow and black livery for its 2016 Formula One car ahead of the official return of its works team.Continue reading Renault reveals revamped F1 liveryRenault reveals revamped F1 livery originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche spotted testing next 911 GT3 in its natural habitat

  16-03-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Porsche, Coupe, PerformanceThough it may be hard to tell from looking at it, this is a prototype for the forthcoming new Porsche 911 GT3, holding onto its natural aspiration for dear life against the rising tide of the turbos.Continue reading Porsche spotted testing next 911 GT3 in its natural habitatPorsche spotted testing next 911 GT3 in its natural habitat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&
  
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• Unpopular opinion: the latest, not the greatest Mustang

  16-03-2016 17:27
  
  Filed under: Ford, Coupe, Open RoadThe latest Mustang may be a technological wonder of a sports car but it has sacrificed some cherished nostalgia for progress.Continue reading Unpopular opinion: the latest, not the greatest MustangUnpopular opinion: the latest, not the greatest Mustang originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Google Maps makes it easier to hail a ride that isn't Uber

  16-03-2016 17:27
  
  Filed under: Transportation AlternativesGoogle is teaming up with a bunch of new providers and integrating their services into Google Maps. These are 99Taxis in Brazil, Ola Cabs in India, Hailo in the UK and Spain, mytaxi in Germany and Spain, and Gett in the UK.Continue reading Google Maps makes it easier to hail a ride that isn't UberGoogle Maps makes it easier to hail a ride that isn't Uber originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:37:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.
  
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• 2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Second Drive

  16-03-2016 17:27
  
  Filed under: Audi, First Drives, Sedan, LuxuryFew besides the faithful will quickly spot the difference, but the 2017 Audi A4 packs slick advancements in a tidy package to fend off BMW and Mercedes.Continue reading 2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Second Drive2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Second Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• SEAT Ateca 2016 review

  16-03-2016 17:23
  
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  We hit the road in the SEAT Ateca, but does it have the tools to compete in the competitive crossover class?Put simply, the Ateca is probably the most important car SEAT has made. Why? Well, this new crossover aims to hit the high-selling Nissan Qashqai exactly where it hurts. SEAT wants a slice of that lucrative and increasingly popular market, but has the Ateca been worth the wait? 
  First impressions are positive. The design may
  
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• BMW strategy gets green with future i8 Roadster, PHEV Mini

  16-03-2016 17:18
  
  Filed under: Green, BMW, MINI, Emerging Technologies, Technology, Convertible, Electric, Future, Hybrid, PerformanceBMW will produce an autonomous EV called the iNext early next decade, and it will grow its green vehicle lineup, too, including finally adding the i8 Roadster.Continue reading BMW strategy gets green with future i8 Roadster, PHEV MiniBMW strategy gets green with future i8 Roadster, PHEV Mini originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for u
  
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• Major automakers agree to install auto-braking systems by 2022, report says

  16-03-2016 16:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Major automakers plan to announce they have agreed to install automatic emergency braking systems in nearly all vehicles by September 2022, three sources briefed on the plans told Reuters.
  
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• Honda Civic Hatchback production design pops up in patent shots

  16-03-2016 16:35
  
  Filed under: Honda, Hatchback, BudgetPatent images of the new Honda Civic Hatchback have popped up, showing a vehicle that's largely similar to the Geneva Motor Show concept.Continue reading Honda Civic Hatchback production design pops up in patent shotsHonda Civic Hatchback production design pops up in patent shots originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 revealed ahead of New York Show

  16-03-2016 16:24
  
  Mercedes tops GLC SUV range with AMG-tuned 362bhp 3.0-litre V6 ahead of New York Motor Show debut 2016-03-16 23:01 Mercedes has announced a new AMG-tuned flagship variant of the GLC midsize SUV. The GLC 43 4MATIC makes 362bhp from a 3.0-litre biturbo V6 petrol engine and will hit showrooms in June.
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  The GLC was launched at the end of last year with a range of petrol and diesel engines, but this AMG version is the first hot variant –and the first
  
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• Used Toyota Auris review

  16-03-2016 16:17
  
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  Image 1 of 12 16 Mar, 2016 3:30pmRichard Dredge
  A full used car buyer’s guide on the Toyota Auris covering the Auris Mk2 (2012-date)The latest Toyota Auris isn’t the most inspiring choice in the family hatch market, but it actually does a very good job. It’s offered in petrol, diesel and hybrid forms – making it unique in this class – plus it’s reliable, cheap to run and practical. But the anonymous styling and so-so driving experience
  
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• Cadillac XT5 platform to underpin three-row crossover

  16-03-2016 15:56
  
  Filed under: Cadillac, Crossover, LuxuryHot on the heels of launching the XT5 crossover, Cadillac is planning a larger, three-row version. Make way for the new Cadillac XT7.Continue reading Cadillac XT5 platform to underpin three-row crossoverCadillac XT5 platform to underpin three-row crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 09:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy Colorado Shoreline is California dreamin'

  16-03-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under: Chevrolet, TruckWith the latest Shoreline edition, Chevrolet is taking the Colorado from the mountains down to California to visit the country's largest market for midsize pickups.Continue reading Chevy Colorado Shoreline is California dreamin'Chevy Colorado Shoreline is California dreamin' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• The Aston Martin Red Bull hypercar is go! F1-style road car to cost £2m

  16-03-2016 15:13
  
  Project AM-RB 001 will hit roads in 2018 combining “ground-breaking aerodynamics and stunning beauty” 2016-03-17 08:55 Aston Martin has confirmed that it’s working with Red Bull Racing and its Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey on a ground-breaking new hypercar, codenamed Project AM-RB 001, to be launched in 2018.
  Speaking exclusively to Auto Express, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer said. “This is a no excuses halo car – the most luxurious car in its class, but also
  
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• Aston Martin Red Bull hypercar is go! Adrian Newey exclusive on the £2m F1 road car

  16-03-2016 15:13
  
  Project AM-RB 001 will hit roads in 2018 combining “ground-breaking aerodynamics and stunning beauty” Adrian Newey speaks out 2016-03-17 10:33 Aston Martin has confirmed that it’s working with Red Bull Racing and its Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey on a ground-breaking new hypercar, codenamed Project AM-RB 001, to be launched in 2018. We've spoken the Aston Martin's CEO Andy Palmer and Adrian Newey to get the lowdown on the car.
  Speaking exclusively to Auto Express,
  
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• Millennials don't want cars, but Generation Z does

  16-03-2016 15:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Ownership, Green CultureTeenagers today aren't super exited about Tesla, despite valuing sustainability and autonomous driving.Continue reading Millennials don't want cars, but Generation Z doesMillennials don't want cars, but Generation Z does originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Question of the Day: Greatest hood ornament of all time?

  16-03-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under: Etc., Automotive HistoryFrom leaping carnivores to flying princesses, the automotive world has produced some great hood ornaments. What's the best?Continue reading Question of the Day: Greatest hood ornament of all time?Question of the Day: Greatest hood ornament of all time? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes polishes CLA, adds standard safety gear for 2017

  16-03-2016 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Mercedes-Benz CLA's 2017 face-lift will include new bumper and wheel designs as the German luxury brand looks to bolster the car's U.S. sales, which are lagging from year-earlier levels.
  
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• Hyundai's Genesis G90 stretches out back home in Korea

  16-03-2016 14:20
  
  Filed under: South Korea, Sedan, Luxury, GenesisBack home in Korea, Hyundai is offering the vehicle we know as the Genesis G90 as the EQ900L, boasting an extra foot of space in the back to stretch out.Continue reading Hyundai's Genesis G90 stretches out back home in KoreaHyundai's Genesis G90 stretches out back home in Korea originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 08:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Robotics Market Report 2015-2022 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts - Key Vendors: ABB Group ... - Business Wire (press release)

  16-03-2016 13:58 via
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  The automotive industry is currently experiencing a dynamic era of growth due to the rising demand for vehicles (including cars, trucks, two wheelers, buses, and off-road vehicles, among others). This high growth of the automotive industry is ...and more »
  

• Skoda Superb to get plug-in hybrid power

  16-03-2016 13:21
  
  Skoda is planning to add plug-in hybrid power to the Superb in 2019, with an all-electric car to follow 2016-03-16 12:30 The Skoda Superb is set to be the first car in the Czech brand's range to get plug-in hybrid power, following the reveal of the part-electric VisionS concept car at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
  Skoda boss Bernhard Maier told us "hybrids are something we are discussing for all of our product line-up - in the years to come there will be a transition phase. We strongly b
  
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• New Audi TT RS Roadster spotted at the 'Ring

  16-03-2016 13:21
  
  Audi's hottest convertible TT is spied being put through its paces at the Nurburging ahead of late 2016 launch 2016-03-16 12:40 Audi's stylish TT Roadster is about to get a whole lot more sporting, as our snappers have caught the RS model undergoing track testing. It's expected to launch at the end of this year after the TT RS coupe.
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  As you'd expect, it will share the same powertrain as the coupe, which is almost certainly the turbocharged five-cylinder
  
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• Attack of the clones: How to avoid number plate duplication

  16-03-2016 12:51
  
  Number plate duplication is on the rise, landing registered owners with unjust bills. We investigate what can be done to stop the criminals 2016-03-16 13:00 Having a parking fine or speeding ticket drop through your letter box is never a pleasant experience, but imagine finding you've been penalised for not paying and displaying in a car park you've never been to or have been caught speeding on roads you've never driven on. In a panic, you'd think your car has been stolen, yet a quick chec
  
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• SEAT confirms Juke-rivalling SUV to launch within 18 months

  16-03-2016 12:33
  
  SEAT announces smaller SUV based on Ibiza platform, as Spanish firm posts first profit since 2008 2016-03-16 11:35 SEAT has confirmed that it will build a rival for the Nissan Juke and put the car on sale within the next 18 months. The Spanish manufacturer has been linked to a rapid expansion of its SUV line-up, with both a larger and smaller vehicle set to join the newly launched Ateca in the range.
  At the firm’s annual press conference in Madrid, new SEAT boss Luca de Meo confirmed
  
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• Kia Sportage vs Renault Kadjar

  16-03-2016 12:28
  
  We see if Kia’s new Sportage has what it takes to chop down the Renault Kadjar and take the compact crossover crown 2016-03-16 11:55 Kia’s upmarket charge is in full swing, and it’s the firm’s crossovers that are leading the way. First came the smart Sorento seven-seater, and the Sportage is the latest model to join the family. The newcomer offers revised looks, improved practicality and efficiency, plus enough kit to worry its rivals – and they’re a talented
  
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• Renault set to unveil 'Kaptur' crossover in Russia

  16-03-2016 12:24
  Renault is extending its range of vehicles for emerging markets with a crossover closely based on its Captur model sold in Europe, but named 'Kaptur' in Russia.
  
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• Diesel to stay centre pillar of BMW CO2 strategy

  16-03-2016 12:19
  
  Diesel will remain a central pillar of BMW's CO2 strategy despite growing concerns in some quarters over emissions and the scandal surrounding VW's so-called defeat device.
  
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• BMW CEO's strategy puts focus on EVs, luxury vehicles

  16-03-2016 12:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW said it will focus on electric vehicles and automated driving and develop its software and technology services as part of a new strategy for the 100-year-old carmaker.
  
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• Tata Motors partners with Mumbai tech institute

  16-03-2016 12:15
  Tata Motors and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, have signed an agreement to create a technological partnership in 'areas of mutual benefit and interest'.
  
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• The last new Scion is this tC Release Series 10.0

  16-03-2016 12:00
  
  Filed under: New York Auto Show, Scion, CoupeScion's very last new car is a special edition tC Release Series 10.0. It'll debut alongside some historic Scion concepts at the 2016 New York Auto Show.Continue reading The last new Scion is this tC Release Series 10.0The last new Scion is this tC Release Series 10.0 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2016 06:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW financial services posts record operating result

  16-03-2016 11:28
  
  Volkswagen's financial services division has achieved its best ever operating result for the 2015 financial year. The result was achieved in spite of the company's ongoing 'dieselgate' crisis.
  
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• The combination of SUV and cabrio: perfect for Brits?

  16-03-2016 10:59
  
  With the launch of the Evoque Convertible, Steve Fowler wonders how long it will be before other manufacturers jump onto the same bandwagon 2016-03-16 10:00 You can see how the bean counters at Land Rover have been seduced by the idea of an Evoque Convertible. The increasing appeal to buyers of anything even vaguely SUV-like is hard to ignore, while in the UK at least, we have a totally irrational love of open-top cars.
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• Bentley's future design plans revealed

  16-03-2016 10:58
  
  Design boss Stefan Sielaff reveals his plans for the luxurious future look of Bentley's new models 2016-03-16 12:00 Bentley’s new design boss, Stefan Sielaff, has revealed his vision for the future look of his brand’s new models, which include next year’s new Continental GT, another SUV and a production version of the EXP 10 Speed 6.
  German-born Sielaff has been with Bentley since July last year, but in his previous role as head of VW group interior design worked with the Bent
  
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