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• F1 should scrap qualifying and drop out of the sky instead

  24-03-2016 23:55
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, McLarenThis airdrop video may be a little over-done, but with Formula One trying to find the right qualifying format, McLaren just might be on to something here.Continue reading F1 should scrap qualifying and drop out of the sky insteadF1 should scrap qualifying and drop out of the sky instead originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen misses US deadline for diesel scandal agreement

  24-03-2016 23:05
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, Emissions, Europe, Germany, United States, DieselVolkswagen's deadline to come up with 'fix' for diesel emissions issues was set in late February.Continue reading Volkswagen misses US deadline for diesel scandal agreementVolkswagen misses US deadline for diesel scandal agreement originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth is lacking its sting

  24-03-2016 22:44
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, New York Auto Show, Fiat, Convertible, PerformanceThe 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth sharpens Fiat's droptop and adds retro styling cues, but we wish for more power.Continue reading 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth is lacking its sting2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth is lacking its sting originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• PLK chooses Telit's GNSS module for automotive navigation - GPS World magazine

  24-03-2016 22:31 via
  PLK chooses Telit's GNSS module for automotive navigation
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  PLK Technology has selected Telit's SL869-V2 GNSS IoT (Internet of Things) module to deliver positioning functionality for Optian, a new product combining the features of an Advanced Driver Assistant System (ADAS) and a high-end automotive black box.
  

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• Study: autonomous vehicles could improve MPG 10% in EPA tests

  24-03-2016 22:25
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Emissions, Fuel Efficiency, Green Driving, Emerging Technologies, Technology, AutonomousIncorporating autonomy into EPA driving cycles could influence how automakers program their cars.Continue reading Study: autonomous vehicles could improve MPG 10% in EPA testsStudy: autonomous vehicles could improve MPG 10% in EPA tests originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&n
  
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• The Automotive Sector Buys Half of All Industrial Robots - ENGINEERING.com

  24-03-2016 22:14 via
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  The Automotive Sector Buys Half of All Industrial Robots
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  The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recently announced that the number of industrial robots sold will rise by at least five percent per annum to a record 31,000 units by 2018. These numbers are significant for robot-makers around the world ...
  Industrial Robots for Automotive Industry: Global Market 2016-2022; New Report LaunchedDigital Journalall 10 news articles »
  

• Toyota Boshoku plans Silicon Valley outpost for driver control randd

  24-03-2016 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japanese supplier Toyota Boshoku will open a new office in Silicon Valley next month to serve as an randd base for automated driving and cockpits for future vehicles.
  
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• 2017 Nissan Titan targets the heart of the half-ton truck market

  24-03-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under: Videos, New York Auto Show, Nissan, TruckNissan's volume pickup truck has finally arrived, with the new Titan Crew Cab coming to New York to do battle with Ford, Chevy, and Ram.Continue reading 2017 Nissan Titan targets the heart of the half-ton truck market2017 Nissan Titan targets the heart of the half-ton truck market originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen and Porsche recall Touareg and Cayenne

  24-03-2016 21:35
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Porsche, Volkswagen, SUV, LuxuryVolkswagen and Porsche recall Touareg and Cayenne worldwide because a clip in the pedal assembly could be missing.Continue reading Volkswagen and Porsche recall Touareg and CayenneVolkswagen and Porsche recall Touareg and Cayenne originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Top O'Reilly Automotive executives see raises of about 20 percent - Springfield News-Leader

  24-03-2016 21:14 via
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  Top O'Reilly Automotive executives see raises of about 20 percent
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  Springfield-based O'Reilly Automotive's top executives received raises of about 20 percent in 2015. CEO and President Greg Henslee's total compensation increased 19 percent last year to $5.32 million, compared to a 2014 total of $4.47 million. Thomas ...
  

• BMW gets 5-month extensions on Takata airbag fixes

  24-03-2016 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Genesis Hybrid Sports Sedan Concept previews future styling

  24-03-2016 20:11
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Green, New York Auto Show, Sedan, Concept Cars, Hybrid, GenesisThe Genesis Hybrid Sports Sedan Concept shows that the young brand might be able to take on established players in the crowded segment.Continue reading Genesis Hybrid Sports Sedan Concept previews future stylingGenesis Hybrid Sports Sedan Concept previews future styling originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&nbs
  
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• Mini John Cooper Works Convertible gets a belated show debut

  24-03-2016 20:11
  
  Filed under: New York Auto Show, MINI, Convertible, PerformanceThe new Mini John Cooper Works Convertible debuted in January, but the company is just now giving it a big auto show debut, making this our first real look.Continue reading Mini John Cooper Works Convertible gets a belated show debutMini John Cooper Works Convertible gets a belated show debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&
  
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• Google Maps for iOS gets more ridesharing options

  24-03-2016 20:11
  
  Filed under: Green, Transportation AlternativesWhen you use Google Maps in iOS now, you may find a host of new ride hailing options to move you through big cities.Continue reading Google Maps for iOS gets more ridesharing optionsGoogle Maps for iOS gets more ridesharing options originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Kia Cadenza is a redesigned head scratcher

  24-03-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under: New York Auto Show, Kia, Sedan, LuxuryDespite mediocre sales figures, Kia is soldiering on with a second-generation of its full-size, front-drive Cadenza sedan.Continue reading 2017 Kia Cadenza is a redesigned head scratcher2017 Kia Cadenza is a redesigned head scratcher originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda and Takata conducted stealth airbag fix in 2009, report says

  24-03-2016 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  In 2009, after ruptured airbag inflators in Honda vehicles were linked to least four injuries and a death, the automaker quietly requested a design change and did not notify U.S. regulators, Honda confirmed in response to inquiries from Reuters.
  
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• UAW membership rises 1.3 percent in 2015

  24-03-2016 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Membership in the UAW rose by nearly 5,200 workers in 2015 to 408,639 -- the sixth straight year of small gains for the American union. The union said in a filing with the U.S. Labor Department that membership rose 1.3 percent last year.
  
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• Nissan's Skyline GT-R display is every Gran Turismo player's fantasy

  24-03-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: New York Auto Show, Nissan, Coupe, PerformanceNissan has the best display at the New York Auto Show, and it's absolutely because of its awesome collection of vintage Skyline GT-Rs.Continue reading Nissan's Skyline GT-R display is every Gran Turismo player's fantasyNissan's Skyline GT-R display is every Gran Turismo player's fantasy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comme
  
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• Volvo says 20% of all XC90s sold are plug-in hybrids

  24-03-2016 19:29
  
  Filed under: Green, Volvo, Europe, HybridVolvo started selling its crossover SUV last year, and priced it at $68,000 here in the US.Continue reading Volvo says 20% of all XC90s sold are plug-in hybridsVolvo says 20% of all XC90s sold are plug-in hybrids originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW, Porsche recall about 800,000 SUVs to check pedals

  24-03-2016 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen and its Porsche unit today said they were recalling more than 800,000 VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne SUVs globally as a precautionary measure, to fix a potentially faulty component on the pedal mechanism.
  
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• Genesis previews expanded sedan lineup with New York Concept

  24-03-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Genesis, Hyundai's upstart luxury brand, previewed where its expanded sedan lineup is headed with the introduction Wednesday of the New York Concept.
  
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• 2017 Toyota Corolla marks 50th birthday with special edition

  24-03-2016 18:59
  
  Filed under: New York Auto Show, Toyota, Sedan, BudgetThe Toyota Corolla celebrates its 50th anniversary and over 43 million units sold with this special edition revealed at the 2016 New York Auto Show.Continue reading 2017 Toyota Corolla marks 50th birthday with special edition2017 Toyota Corolla marks 50th birthday with special edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW group recalls 800,000 large SUVs for pedal check

  24-03-2016 18:28
  
  Volkswagen and its Porsche unit on Thursday (24 March) said they were recalling around 800,000 VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne sports utility vehicles as a precautionary measure, to fix a potentially faulty component on the pedal mechanism.
  
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• Scion rolls out its past concepts, one last time

  24-03-2016 18:20
  
  Filed under: New York Auto Show, Scion, Concept CarsIn addition to a new special edition tC, Scion brought many of its important past concepts to this year's New York Auto Show.Continue reading Scion rolls out its past concepts, one last timeScion rolls out its past concepts, one last time originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• First Tesla Model 3 deliveries will happen on the West Coast

  24-03-2016 17:55
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, Green Culture, ElectricTesla will deliver the Model 3 to customers on the West Coast first, and reservations will open at the same time as the reveal on March 31. Some fans will wait outside Tesla stores to make sure they get their name at the top of the list.Continue reading First Tesla Model 3 deliveries will happen on the West CoastFirst Tesla Model 3 deliveries will happen on the West Coast originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:55:00 EST.Please see
  
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• Scion tC Release Series 10.0 is a limited-edition sayonara

  24-03-2016 17:39
  
  Filed under: New York Auto Show, Scion, Coupe, Budget, PerformanceThe tC Release Series 10.0 marks the end of the youth-oriented Scion brand, and its public funeral is happening with this debut at the New York Auto Show.Continue reading Scion tC Release Series 10.0 is a limited-edition sayonaraScion tC Release Series 10.0 is a limited-edition sayonara originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:39:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&nbs
  
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• Nissan readies the Titan's volume model

  24-03-2016 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan today unveiled the volume portion of its plan to take a bigger share of the burgeoning U.S. pickup segment, a half-ton version of its redesigned full-size 2017 Titan.
  
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• Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion 2016 review

  24-03-2016 17:24
  
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  Image 1 of 11 24 Mar, 2016 4:15pmLawrence Allan
  Latest eco Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion promises 76mpg, but does it demand any compromises?Volkswagen may be promising a raft of fancy new hybrid and electric models in the future, but diesels remain big business despite the recent Dieselgate scandal. The brand offers petrol versions of the fuel-sipping Polo and Golf, yet the Passat BlueMotion is diesel-only – and we’ve driven it in the UK for the first time.
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• Over 50 per cent of new cars sold with autonomous safety kit

  24-03-2016 17:18
  
  The self-driving revolution could be closer than we think as SMMT research discovers most new cars feature autonomous safety technology 2016-03-28 00:01 Every new car buyer in Britain benefits from safety kit fitted to their car – but recent data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that more people than ever are buying cars with advanced, autonomous technology fitted. Adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and blind spot monitoring are just three
  
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• Cox Automotive Fuses the Best of its Service Solutions Together - PR Newswire (press release)

  24-03-2016 17:00 via
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  Cox Automotive Fuses the Best of its Service Solutions Together
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  ATLANTA, March 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Service Department within a dealership becoming one of the most digitally advanced areas in automotive retailing, Cox Automotive™ and Xtime® today announced it will fuse its Dealertrack® Service Pro ...
  Dealer.com brings greater consumer connectivity to automotive digital retailingVermont Bizall 7 news articles »
  

• Mercedes-AMG GLC43 is Germany's latest hot compact crossover

  24-03-2016 16:58
  
  Filed under: Videos, New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz, Crossover, Luxury, PerformanceCan't decide between an Audi SQ5, BMW X4 M40i, or Porsche Macan GTS? Let Benz make your decision even harder with the arrival of the new Mercedes-AMG GLC43 here at the 2016 New York Auto Show.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GLC43 is Germany's latest hot compact crossoverMercedes-AMG GLC43 is Germany's latest hot compact crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:58:00 EST.Please see our term
  
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• Renault Clio to get Scenic hybrid tech

  24-03-2016 16:57
  
  Next Renault Clio could use the brand's Hybrid Assist function, but it won't be a plug-in 2016-03-25 15:00 The next Renault Clio could feature mild hybrid tech as seen on the brand’s new Scenic MPV. Speaking to Auto Express at the Geneva Motor Show, Bruno Ancelin – Renault executive vice president, product planning – said: “We want to add electrification that’s affordable. It means we give the customer just enough to deliver low CO2.”
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• Father of Audi TT roadster has big design plans for Hyundai, Kia

  24-03-2016 16:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai Motor Group wants to be known for world-class -- not just cheap -- cars, and one of Germany's top designers is helping lead its transformation.
  
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• 2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid sharpens up to defend its titles

  24-03-2016 16:40
  
  Filed under: Green, Motorsports, Porsche, Coupe, Hybrid, RacingPorsche is gearing up to defend its titles at Le Mans and in the World Endurance Championship with a revised version of its victorious 919 Hybrid prototype.Continue reading 2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid sharpens up to defend its titles2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid sharpens up to defend its titles originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Com
  
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• Morocco's Automotive Industry Aims to Create 90000 jobs by 2020: Financial Times - Morocco World News

  24-03-2016 16:27 via
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  Morocco's Automotive Industry Aims to Create 90000 jobs by 2020: Financial Times
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  London – Morocco's automotive sector is aiming to create 90,000 jobs by 2020 in addition to the 100,000 that already exist, the British magazine “Financial Times” (FT) said. With total automotive exports reaching €4.8bn in value last year, the sector ...
  

• 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV arrives in the US after a long wait

  24-03-2016 16:20
  
  Filed under: Green, New York Auto Show, Mitsubishi, Crossover, HybridThe Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV finally makes its way to the US at the New York Auto Show, and the plug-in hybrid crossover arrives at dealers this fall.Continue reading 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV arrives in the US after a long wait2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV arrives in the US after a long wait originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email
  
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• 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has a trunk for your junk

  24-03-2016 16:20
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, New York Auto Show, Mitsubishi, Sedan, BudgetThe 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 adds a trunk to the Japanese brand's subcompact hatchback, and it arrives at the 2016 New York Auto Show.Continue reading 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has a trunk for your junk2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has a trunk for your junk originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Government documents reveal Dyson is making an electric car

  24-03-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, UK, ElectricIn a now-retracted government document, we learn that Dyson is getting UK government money to 'develop a new battery electric vehicle.'Continue reading Government documents reveal Dyson is making an electric carGovernment documents reveal Dyson is making an electric car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata named World Car of the Year

  24-03-2016 16:13
  
  Filed under: Green, New York Auto Show, Audi, BMW, Mazda, Toyota, Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan, Hydrogen, Luxury, PerformanceThe five winners of the 2016 World Car of the Year winners include the Mazda MX-5 Miata (a double winner) Toyota Mirai, Audi R8, and BMW 7 Series.Continue reading 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata named World Car of the Year2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata named World Car of the Year originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Pe
  
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• Hyundai's factory: The biggest in the world

  24-03-2016 15:58
  
  No plant builds more cars a year than Hyundai's remarkable Ulsan facility in South Korea. We visit a true manufacturing phenomenon 2016-03-28 11:00 If anyone ever doubted the scale of Hyundai's ambition, one visit to its plant in Ulsan, South Korea, is all that it takes to convince even the most hardened sceptic that this is a firm that means business. Ulsan, truly, is the car manufacturing facility to top them all - a sprawling mass of five different factories that churn out a vehicle every 10
  
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• 2016 Nissan Titan XD with gas-fueled V8 starts at $36,485

  24-03-2016 15:50
  
  Filed under: Videos, Nissan, TruckThe 2016 Nissan Titan XD with the 5.7-liter gasoline-fueled V8 will start at $36,485 when it goes on sale this spring. The Titan half-ton truck will arrive in the summer as a Crew Cab model.Continue reading 2016 Nissan Titan XD with gas-fueled V8 starts at $36,4852016 Nissan Titan XD with gas-fueled V8 starts at $36,485 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&n
  
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• Top Gear drag races the BMW i8 and M4 to decide the future

  24-03-2016 15:49
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, Toyota, Coupe, Hybrid, PerformanceThe BMW i8 and M4 drag race to decide whether the future of high-performance motoring is really quicker.Continue reading Top Gear drag races the BMW i8 and M4 to decide the futureTop Gear drag races the BMW i8 and M4 to decide the future originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mazda MX-5 wins World Car of the Year 2016

  24-03-2016 15:03
  
  Mazda's MX-5 roadster wins overall WCOTY title, with Audi R8 the best performance car and BMW 7 Series the best luxury car 2016-03-24 14:05 The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 has been crowned World Car of the Year 2016. At the ceremony during this year's New York Motor Show, the two-seat roadster was gifted the overall gong by a panel of expert judges. 
  The MX-5 beat the new Mercedes GLC SUV and Audi A4 into runner-up positions. It also took the award for Best Car Design, beating the Jaguar
  
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• 2017 Chevy Sonic downsizes Camaro styling in New York

  24-03-2016 14:51
  
  Filed under: New York Auto Show, Chevrolet, Hatchback, BudgetWe're not sure it's necessarily an improvement, but Chevy has rolled into the 2016 New York Auto Show with a refreshed Sonic hatchback and sedan that draws inspiration from the Camaro.Continue reading 2017 Chevy Sonic downsizes Camaro styling in New York2017 Chevy Sonic downsizes Camaro styling in New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email
  
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• Toyota TS050 Hybrid races with a new look, fewer cylinders

  24-03-2016 14:51
  
  Filed under: Green, Motorsports, Videos, Toyota, Coupe, Hybrid, PerformanceThe Toyota TS050 Hybrid with a new face and a twin-turbo V6 will hit the track in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship. The new racer has a completely new powertrain that packs a lithium-ion battery rather than super capacitors.Continue reading Toyota TS050 Hybrid races with a new look, fewer cylindersToyota TS050 Hybrid races with a new look, fewer cylinders originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:20:
  
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• Edison Destiny destined to be the next big thing?

  24-03-2016 14:51
  
  Filed under: Green, ElectricA webpage has appeared for a new electric vehicle startup, but leaves few clues as to its legitimacy.Continue reading Edison Destiny destined to be the next big thing?Edison Destiny destined to be the next big thing? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - BMW's clever production tricks

  24-03-2016 14:27
  Last week, I recently enjoyed an entertaining trip to BMW's annual AGM and plant 'show 'n' tell' (links here in last week's TWTW column) and, as threatened, this week I've published a yarn about some of the worker-assist innovations they've come up for the Munich and other factories. My favourites: the Exoskeleton 'chairless chair' pilot project at Plant Munich, the ProGlove laser-embedded smart glove and, not least because I got to Have A Go, the gesture-controlled lightweig
  
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• Skoda Fabia Colour Edition 2016 review

  24-03-2016 14:16
  
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  Funky Colour Edition of Skoda Fabia hatchback sets it apartSkoda has gained a reputation for building sensible, practical and good-value cars – but distinctive ones? Not really.
  Now, to appeal to the more youthful end of the market, the Fabia supermini range has gained vibrant new Colour Editions.
  Buyers have the choice of a white, green, blue or black body, with contrasting black or white roof, wing mirrors and wheels. Our blue
  
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• Alcantara material on growth path in premium autos

  24-03-2016 14:11
  
  Upscale interior materials provider Alcantara is enjoying rapid growth of turnover as it reports higher demand for its artificially created 'suede effect' material from premium automakers.
  
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• February UK engine production rises 11%

  24-03-2016 14:08
  
  UK automakers, including Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, the Ford/PSA joint venture and BMW collectively made 230,868 engines in the UK in February, up 11.1% year on year. Production for the UK market rose 44% to 101,967 while output for export fell 5.9% to 128,901.
  
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