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• GM to recall 6,300 police cars for steering defect

  29-03-2016 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors is recalling 6,280 police cars for a power-steering defect. The recall affects 2014-16 model year Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit cars, according to documents filed with NHTSA.
  
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• Updated Ford F-150 will get new front end to go with diesel engine

  29-03-2016 23:35
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Ford, Truck, DieselThese spy shots show a comprehensive grille and headlight update under camouflage. We also expect a new diesel engine under the hood.Continue reading Updated Ford F-150 will get new front end to go with diesel engineUpdated Ford F-150 will get new front end to go with diesel engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Camaro-based Trans Am SE Bandit Edition borrows Burt Reynolds

  29-03-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Celebrities, Videos, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Convertible, CoupeTrans Am Depot has come out with a limited Bandit Edition, complete with Burt Reynolds' signature, and an angry screaming chicken on the hood.Continue reading Camaro-based Trans Am SE Bandit Edition borrows Burt ReynoldsCamaro-based Trans Am SE Bandit Edition borrows Burt Reynolds originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email th
  
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• See (and hear) the Mugen Shinden Go

  29-03-2016 22:46
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, Motorcycle, Electric, RacingMugen debuts its Shinden Go, an electric motorcycle purpose built to beat the standing record at the TT Zero.Continue reading See (and hear) the Mugen Shinden GoSee (and hear) the Mugen Shinden Go originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Open Road: Top posts from the 2016 New York Auto Show

  29-03-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under: New York Auto ShowWe invited our Open Road contributors to share their thoughts and opinions on the debuts from this year's show in the Big Apple.Continue reading Open Road: Top posts from the 2016 New York Auto ShowOpen Road: Top posts from the 2016 New York Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. jurors weigh whether GM ignition switch caused 2014 crash

  29-03-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  A lawyer for people suing General Motors over a faulty ignition switch today urged jurors in Manhattan federal court to hold the company responsible for a 2014 accident they allege was caused by the defective part.
  
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• Who doesn't want an Audi RS7 with turbo horns?

  29-03-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under: Videos, Audi, Russia, Performance, SpecialtyWe know little about this beast, but that doesn't diminish our love for it.Continue reading Who doesn't want an Audi RS7 with turbo horns?Who doesn't want an Audi RS7 with turbo horns? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• $30K Conundrum: Nice and new or awesome and used?

  29-03-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under: Car Buying, Used Car Buying, Open RoadWith a $30,000 budget, you can by a sensible new car or an awesome used one. With a little work, get the best of both worlds and drive your dream car at a bargain price.Continue reading $30K Conundrum: Nice and new or awesome and used?$30K Conundrum: Nice and new or awesome and used? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Rhode Island latest state to botch self-driving car law

  29-03-2016 19:23
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, AutonomousStates across the country are looking at permitting testing of self-driving cars on their roads. But those enthusiastic efforts can often bring unexpected complications.Continue reading Rhode Island latest state to botch self-driving car lawRhode Island latest state to botch self-driving car law originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Carsharing might actually boost auto sales overall

  29-03-2016 19:23
  
  Filed under: Green, Ownership, Car Buying, Driving, Emerging Technologies, Technology, Autonomous, FutureA Deutsche Bank study predicts that the transition towards greater ridesharing could actually increase auto sales because cars would be on the road more. Therefore, they would accrue miles faster and need to be replaced more often.Continue reading Carsharing might actually boost auto sales overallCarsharing might actually boost auto sales overall originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar
  
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• 2016 Ford F-150 MVP Edition celebrates Kansas City's World Series title

  29-03-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under: Ford, TruckFord salutes the world-champion Royals with this celebratory special-edition F-150, built in Kansas City and limited to just 300 examples.Continue reading 2016 Ford F-150 MVP Edition celebrates Kansas City's World Series title2016 Ford F-150 MVP Edition celebrates Kansas City's World Series title originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. guidance on self-driving cars due within months

  29-03-2016 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. regulators are making progress and will begin issuing guidelines to help the introduction of self- driving car technology within the next few months, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said.
  
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• We Drive The Tesla Model X | Translogic 197

  29-03-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Translogic, Videos, Tesla, Green Driving, SUV, ElectricTranslogic gets behind the wheel of the highly anticipated Tesla Model X.Continue reading We Drive The Tesla Model X | Translogic 197We Drive The Tesla Model X | Translogic 197 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda, Hitachi device tests breath for alcohol

  29-03-2016 18:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  A device developed by Honda and Hitachi could help drivers determine when they've had too much to drink before they step into their cars.
  
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• FTC sues VW over 'clean diesel' advertising campaign

  29-03-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, Emissions, United States, DieselThe FTC has announced a lawsuit against VW over its 'deceptive and unfair practices' as it advertised its 'clean diesel' vehicles.Continue reading FTC sues VW over 'clean diesel' advertising campaignFTC sues VW over 'clean diesel' advertising campaign originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota gives Corolla nip, tuck, special edition for 50th birthday

  29-03-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Corolla is turning 50 and to mark the milestone Toyota is giving the compact sedan a slight refresh and a special edition.
  
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• Tesla may seek U.S. court action on direct sales, report says

  29-03-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla Motors is preparing to take the case for its direct-sales model to federal court should it prove necessary, according to a report.
  
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• University of Bath academic appointed to new advisory board of leading automotive experts - Bath Chronicle

  29-03-2016 18:26
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  University of Bath academic appointed to new advisory board of leading automotive experts
  Bath Chronicle
  A University of Bath academic has been appointed to a new advisory board of leading international automotive experts. Professor Chris Brace has been named UK representative on the Academic Advisory Board created by the international organisation for ...
  

• Hyundai's Western designers want a Genesis supercar

  29-03-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Supercars, GenesisPeter Schreyer and Luc Donckerwolke came to Hyundai from the Volkswagen Group, where luxury brands create supercars. But will they manage to convince their new bosses to green-light one for the new Genesis brand?Continue reading Hyundai's Western designers want a Genesis supercarHyundai's Western designers want a Genesis supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&nbs
  
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• VW's U.S. arm sued by FTC over 'clean diesel' ads

  29-03-2016 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Volkswagen Group of America for falsely advertising that hundreds of thousands of diesel vehicles were environmentally friendly, when they were secretly emitting excess pollution.
  
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• Kia plans to enter Indian market - report

  29-03-2016 17:36
  
  Kia Motors is planning to enter the Indian car market and supply it from a new car plant in India, according to media reports in India.
  
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• Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will donate his brain to CTE research after death

  29-03-2016 17:33
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, MotorsportsDale Earnhardt, Jr. is joining the ranks of NFL players and other athletes donating their brains to concussion and CTE research following his death.Continue reading Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will donate his brain to CTE research after deathDale Earnhardt, Jr. will donate his brain to CTE research after death originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Bosch on the IoT, connectivity, sensors and cameras - Q&A

  29-03-2016 17:30
  Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one automotive component suppliers, Matthew Beecham spoke to Arun Srinivasan, head of Bosch's UK automotive division about advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and how the connected car will become the third living space - next to home and office.
  
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• What do you do with a fake Bugatti Veyron for $60k?

  29-03-2016 17:26
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Design/Style, Weird Car News, Bugatti, Mercury, Auctions, CoupeThis Bugatti Veyron replica could be yours for just $60,000, but you might want to look closely - because a 2001 Mercury Cougar is the donor car.Continue reading What do you do with a fake Bugatti Veyron for $60k?What do you do with a fake Bugatti Veyron for $60k? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&nbs
  
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• Electric vehicles will not cause oil 'crisis,' Navigant says

  29-03-2016 17:14
  
  Filed under: Green, United States, ElectricNavigant Research says better overall MPG, autonomous driving features, and alt-transportation programs will have a greater impact on oil demand than EVs.Continue reading Electric vehicles will not cause oil 'crisis,' Navigant saysElectric vehicles will not cause oil 'crisis,' Navigant says originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Marsilli eyes Russian auto support market

  29-03-2016 17:04
  
  Marsilli says it is ready to provide support for automotive manufacturers in case they wish to localise in Russia.
  
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• Mazda keeping non-hybrid, non-electric Skyactiv strategy

  29-03-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under: Green, Mazda, Fuel Efficiency, Electric, HybridMazda's Jeff Guyton says that the company's Skyactiv fuel efficiency plan will work, without the immediate need for hybrids or EVs.Continue reading Mazda keeping non-hybrid, non-electric Skyactiv strategyMazda keeping non-hybrid, non-electric Skyactiv strategy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• US light vehicle retail sales soften in March

  29-03-2016 16:39
  
  US new vehicle retail sales in March are expected to be 2% lower than a year ago on a selling-day-adjusted basis, the first time there has been a year-over-year decline in sales since August 2010, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by JD Power and LMC Automotive.
  
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• Lexus RC F police cruiser set to patrol Australia's highways

  29-03-2016 16:20
  
  Filed under: Lexus, Australia, Coupe, Police/EmergencyYou can drive as fast as you want on Australia's Stuart Highway, but you'd better watch your speed in New South Wales where the local cops have added this Lexus RC F to the motor pool.Continue reading Lexus RC F police cruiser set to patrol Australia's highwaysLexus RC F police cruiser set to patrol Australia's highways originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | 
  
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• Report predicts how autonomous cars could disrupt insurance segment

  29-03-2016 16:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Autonomous-driving technology should raise auto insurers' profits in the short term, even as it raises questions about their long-term business models, a new report predicts.
  
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• Next Aston Vantage will be the only way to get an AMG V8 with a stick

  29-03-2016 15:56
  
  Filed under: Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Coupe, PerformanceWhat's one thing you can't get direct from Mercedes-AMG? A third pedal.Continue reading Next Aston Vantage will be the only way to get an AMG V8 with a stickNext Aston Vantage will be the only way to get an AMG V8 with a stick originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 08:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• MV Agusta debt could open bike maker to Mercedes takeover

  29-03-2016 15:54
  
  Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Rumormill, Mercedes-Benz, Motorcycle, Bikes, PerformanceMV Agusta's debt restructuring in Italy might open the company to a larger takeover by Mercedes-Benz, which already holds 25 percent of the bike maker.Continue reading MV Agusta debt could open bike maker to Mercedes takeoverMV Agusta debt could open bike maker to Mercedes takeover originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 08:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Em
  
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• Halo cockpit needs to be introduced to F1, says Massa

  29-03-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under: MotorsportsFelipe Massa has reiterated his support for the Halo Formula 1 cockpit.Continue reading Halo cockpit needs to be introduced to F1, says MassaHalo cockpit needs to be introduced to F1, says Massa originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2016 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Online automotive retailer Carvana expands to Jacksonville - Florida Times-Union

  29-03-2016 15:41
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  Online automotive retailer Carvana expands to Jacksonville
  Florida Times-Union
  Unlike traditional automotive dealers, Carvana.com customers shop for, finance, purchase and trade-in their vehicle entirely online. Buyers can then schedule a next-day delivery or pick-up their car at what Carvanna bills as a car vending machine.and more »
  

• BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes S-Class vs Jaguar XJ

  29-03-2016 15:07
  
  Can the new BMW 7 Series unseat the Mercedes S-Class and Jaguar XJ to take the luxury car crown? 2016-04-02 12:00 If you’re looking for the last word in luxury, a long-wheelbase limousine should still be top of your list, despite the boom in high-end SUVs. These extended executive cars are just that bit more discreet than an upmarket 4x4, but feature lavish interiors loaded with technology – and the latest business saloon to hit the market is the new BMW 7 Series.
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• Russia crisis also presents opportunity - Boryszew Plastic

  29-03-2016 15:00
  
  Boryszew Plastic Rus says the current economic crisis can also provide opportunities and it intends to stay the course despite a plethora of economic challenges besetting the country.
  
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• Toyota Boshoku to set up Silicon Valley office

  29-03-2016 14:33
  
  Toyota Boshoku Corporation will establish a new office in Silicon Valley in April. Designated the "Toyota Boshoku America Silicon Valley Office," this site will serve as an R&D base for Toyota Boshoku America, strengthening its capacity to conduct research and analysis on advanced technologies related to automated driving and automobile interior spaces.
  
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• Takata likely to seek extra capital soon - reports

  29-03-2016 14:11
  Recall-plagued airbag supplier Takata is likely to seek more capital around September as it expects its finances to be hit by a rise in the cost of recalling potentially defective airbag parts, media reports said on Tuesday.
  
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• Advanced automotive touch controllers - New Electronics

  29-03-2016 13:44
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  Advanced automotive touch controllers
  New Electronics
  Synaptics has announced a family of feature-rich touch controller solutions designed for the automotive market. The ClearPad automotive solutions include S7883, S7884, S7885, and S7886. The S7883/4 feature 80 channels and the S7884/6 feature 102 ...
  

• Car sharing could boost auto sales - research

  29-03-2016 13:35
  
  A research note from the autos analysts at Deutsche Bank suggests that the rise of car sharing could create new opportunities for carmakers and that the view of a shrinking market could be wrong.
  
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• Russia crisis to end sooner rather than later - Knorr-Bremse

  29-03-2016 13:26
  
  Knorr-Bremse's Russia division estimates the current crisis in the automotive sector will end sooner than some of the more pessimistic predictions, as the country starts to benefit from a slowly rising oil price.
  
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• New Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition hits the road

  29-03-2016 13:24
  
  Limited-run, petrol-only Mazda 3 Sport Black available to order on April 1st from £20,995 2016-03-29 12:40 Mazda has announced a new Sport Black special edition for its 3 hatchback. Available to order from the 1st of April, it starts from £20,995 and is only available with the 118bhp 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine.
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  The hatchback is marked out by both sporty styling additions and additional equipment. 18-inch Gunmetal alloys combine with a
  
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• Ford partners with Spotify on FordPass

  29-03-2016 12:33
  Music streaming app Spotify is to joins McDonald's, 7-Eleven and BP as a partner in the FordPass membership service that Ford is pitching to its customers and potential future customers.
  
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• China's GAC to build plants in Iran, Russia

  29-03-2016 12:27
  
  China's GAC Motor plans to build new vehicle assembly plants in Iran and Russia to capitalise on growing demand for Chinese products, according to local reports.
  
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• Russian suppliers need diversification - GAZ Autocomponents

  29-03-2016 12:13
  GAZ Group's component division says it is not enough just to drive down cost, but that product lines need to diversify in order to generate new business.
  
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• UK automotive manufacturing shows 'no sign of slowing' - AM-online

  29-03-2016 11:47
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  UK automotive manufacturing shows 'no sign of slowing'
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  Demand for UK-built cars shows “no sign of slowing” as the UK automotive manufacturing sector experiences 13.1% year-on-year growth, according to SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes. British car manufacturing achieved another month of strong growth in ...
  

• Collaborative robots in the automotive industry - Engineer Live

  29-03-2016 08:06
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  Collaborative robots in the automotive industry
  Engineer Live
  The automotive industry is no stranger to industrial automation and robotics. Automotive manufacturers have been using robotic equipment since the early 1960s, however, unlike the industrial robots of the past, the industry is now witnessing an influx ...and more »
  

• Nissan taps global love of cricket

  29-03-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The spot from Nissan and the International Cricket Council teases a big news drop with sparse information.
  
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• Driver limps away from massive Ferrari crash

  29-03-2016 02:01
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Ferrari, Safety, Coupe, RacingThis Ferrari driver crashes straight into the wall, which causes his car to spray pieces all over the track. It's amazing to see him climb out of the car and limp away from the wreck.Continue reading Driver limps away from massive Ferrari crashDriver limps away from massive Ferrari crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | 
  
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• Audi EV exec compliments Tesla Supercharger network

  29-03-2016 01:28
  
  Filed under: Green, Audi, Tesla, Crossover, Electric, LuxuryStefan Niemand, Audi's Director Battery Electric Vehicles, says Tesla 'did everything right' when creating its Supercharger network. He also thinks its time for EVs to improve significantly.Continue reading Audi EV exec compliments Tesla Supercharger networkAudi EV exec compliments Tesla Supercharger network originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email
  
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