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• FCA recalls 1.1 million vehicles worldwide due to confusing shifter

  22-04-2016 23:27
  
  Filed under: Ownership, Recalls, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Safety, Sedan, SUVFCA says 41 injuries may have been caused by drivers exiting their running vehicles without selecting Park.Continue reading FCA recalls 1.1 million vehicles worldwide due to confusing shifterFCA recalls 1.1 million vehicles worldwide due to confusing shifter originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 17:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• AutoblogGreen turns 10 today. What a ride it's been.

  22-04-2016 23:27
  
  Filed under: Etc., GreenToday, our little website turns ten. We wanted to say thanks and celebrate. So we did.Continue reading AutoblogGreen turns 10 today. What a ride it's been.AutoblogGreen turns 10 today. What a ride it's been. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari World could come to North America | Autoblog Minute

  22-04-2016 23:27
  
  Filed under: Videos, Autoblog Minute, Auto News RecapsWe curate the week's car news with segments on Ferrari World, Honda CR-V spy shots, and Volkswagen.Continue reading Ferrari World could come to North America | Autoblog MinuteFerrari World could come to North America | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber settles suit with 385k drivers for $100 million

  22-04-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Government/Legal, UAW/Unions, Transportation Alternatives, United StatesThe 385,000 Uber drivers are from California and Massachusetts, and those driven more than 25,000 miles might get $8,000.Continue reading Uber settles suit with 385k drivers for $100 millionUber settles suit with 385k drivers for $100 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Com
  
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• The Ford F-150 Raptor is going to China [UPDATE]

  22-04-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under: Ford, China, Truck, Off-Road, PerformanceWe talk to Henry Ford's great-great grandson about Ford Performance's moves in the People's Republic.Continue reading The Ford F-150 Raptor is going to China [UPDATE]The Ford F-150 Raptor is going to China [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• The Ford F-150 Raptor is going to China

  22-04-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under: Ford, China, Truck, Off-Road, PerformanceWe talk to Henry Ford's great-great grandson about Ford Performance's moves in the People's Republic.Continue reading The Ford F-150 Raptor is going to ChinaThe Ford F-150 Raptor is going to China originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW scandal, Alan Taylor on Vipers, and future cars | Autoblog Podcast #474

  22-04-2016 22:15
  
  
  Filed under: Podcasts, Dodge, VolkswagenOn Episode #474, we talk with Sam Abuelsamid of Navigant Research about the VW/EPA deal and transportation in 2050. We also talk with Alan Taylor from The Drive.Continue reading VW scandal, Alan Taylor on Vipers, and future cars | Autoblog Podcast #474VW scandal, Alan Taylor on Vipers, and future cars | Autoblog Podcast #474 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email th
  
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• How to properly vacuum your car | Autoblog Details

  22-04-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under: Ownership, Videos, Auto Repair, Maintenance, Autoblog DetailsThe interior of our cars can get dirty pretty quickly. Aside from looking unsightly, dust, pollen, and even mold can grow without regular cleaning. Here is the proper technique for a quick, yet through interior vacuum.Continue reading How to properly vacuum your car | Autoblog DetailsHow to properly vacuum your car | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for
  
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• Quebec contemplates home EV charging station mandate

  22-04-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Canada, ElectricThe Quebec government announced on Friday that it is currently considering a new mandate that would require new homes built within the province be outfitted with a 240V charging station for electric vehicles.
  Continue reading Quebec contemplates home EV charging station mandateQuebec contemplates home EV charging station mandate originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&nb
  
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• Elon Musk hints at secret solution to inner city traffic jams

  22-04-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Green, Rumormill, Tesla, Transportation Alternatives, Emerging Technologies, AutonomousTesla's Elon Musk is planning a secret solution to our urban traffic problems.Continue reading Elon Musk hints at secret solution to inner city traffic jamsElon Musk hints at secret solution to inner city traffic jams originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Is now the time to snap up a Lexus LFA?

  22-04-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under: Etc., Lexus, Car Buying, Coupe, Performance, SupercarsLexus LFAs are starting to show up on the used market for less than their original price, which hints the Japanese supercar might become more a little more accessible. So far, you still need over $300,000 to get one, though.Continue reading Is now the time to snap up a Lexus LFA?Is now the time to snap up a Lexus LFA? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&
  
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• Gordon Murray's city car redesigned with help from Shell

  22-04-2016 19:50
  
  Filed under: Green, Beijing Motor Show, Emissions, Fuel Efficiency, FutureThe T25 was thrifty before, but the new version wearing a Shell suit is even fitter.Continue reading Gordon Murray's city car redesigned with help from ShellGordon Murray's city car redesigned with help from Shell originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Africa Is The Final Frontier For Automotive Growth - AFKInsider

  22-04-2016 19:28
  
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  Why Africa Is The Final Frontier For Automotive Growth
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  Four countries in North and South Africa account for 80 percent of new car sales on the continent, but that could change as the continent's auto industry gets more cooperative and more competitive, according to tax and advisory firm Deloitte ...and more »
  
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• Famed Automotive Designer Pininfarina Launches Home Design Division - Robb Report

  22-04-2016 18:42
  
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  Famed Automotive Designer Pininfarina Launches Home Design Division
  Robb Report
  Pininfarina became a household name for its beautifully crafted Italian cars, but the 85-year-old design firm has shaped everything from kitchens to pens to the stunning new H2 Speed, a hydrogen-fueled concept car. Now, its new branch dubbed ...and more »
  
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• Famed Automotive Designer Pininfarina Launches Home Design Division | Home and Design - Robb Report - Robb Report

  22-04-2016 18:42
  
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  Famed Automotive Designer Pininfarina Launches Home Design Division | Home and Design - Robb Report
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  Pininfarina became a household name for its beautifully crafted Italian cars, but the 85-year-old design firm has shaped everything from kitchens to pens to the stunning new H2 Speed, a hydrogen-fueled concept car. Now, its new branch dubbed ...and more »
  
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• German carmakers recall 630,000 diesel vehicles in Europe

  22-04-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Recalls, Emissions, DieselRecalls are coming and a government investigation is just beginning.Continue reading German carmakers recall 630,000 diesel vehicles in EuropeGerman carmakers recall 630,000 diesel vehicles in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes E-Class long wheelbase glides into Beijing Motor Show

  22-04-2016 18:17
  
  Mid-sized E-Class executive saloon gets a 140mm boost in length to keep even the tallest passengers comfortable in the back 2016-04-24 15:00 Mercedes’ sales in China have hit an all-time high, and now the company will be widening its appeal with the introduction of a long-wheelbase E-Class. The new model will sit above the standard car in terms of luxury, but without the massive price tag and increased bulk of an S-Class.
  The long-wheelbase model adds 140mm of extra length over the standa
  
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• Chevrolet remembers Prince with full-page ads

  22-04-2016 18:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When legendary musician Prince died on Thursday, Chevrolet tweeted out a picture of a red, 1963 Corvette -- a nod to his hit 1982 song 'Little Red Corvette.
  
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• Nissan's new Leaf ad makes fun of Tesla Model 3 success

  22-04-2016 18:11
  
  Filed under: Green, Marketing/Advertising, Nissan, Tesla, ElectricA new ad for the Nissan suggests skipping the long Tesla Model 3 lines and just getting in a Leaf today.Continue reading Nissan's new Leaf ad makes fun of Tesla Model 3 successNissan's new Leaf ad makes fun of Tesla Model 3 success originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Maserati plans to launch Alfieri and GranTurismo by 2018

  22-04-2016 17:55
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Maserati, Coupe, PerformanceMaserati now thinks it can launch the Alfieri sports coupe and the GranTurismo grand tourer by the end of 2018. Under the original plan, the Alfieri should have been nearly ready to launch by now.Continue reading Maserati plans to launch Alfieri and GranTurismo by 2018Maserati plans to launch Alfieri and GranTurismo by 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |
  
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• New 2016 Audi TT RS is quicker than an R8 supercar

  22-04-2016 17:45
  
  The new Audi TT gets 394bhp RS Coupe and Roadster versions with astonishing, supercar-crushing performance figures 2016-04-25 03:00 Audi has fired the TT RS into supercar territory with a thumping jump in power and speed. On sale in the autumn, the RS will cover 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds – nearly as fast as an R8 – and hit 174mph flat out.
  Power from the reworked 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo has been upped from 335bhp to 394bhp and it now uses both direct and indirect fuel injection,
  
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• New 2016 Audi TT RS: 394bhp and 0-62mph in 3.7s!

  22-04-2016 17:45
  
  The new Audi TT gets 394bhp RS Coupe and Roadster versions with astonishing, supercar-crushing performance figures 2016-04-25 12:40 Audi has taken the wraps off the fastest and most powerful version of the TT RS ever. Both coupe and roadster versions of the range-topping sportscar have been revealed simultaneously for the first time at events in Beijing and London. Audi has fired the TT RS into supercar territory with a thumping jump in power and speed, which is due on on sale in the autum
  
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• New DS 4S revealed at Beijing Motor Show

  22-04-2016 17:44
  
  Conventional 5-door hatchback looks to expand China-only DS range; will be offered as petrol automatic only 2016-04-25 09:00 Fresh details on the new DS 4S has been unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show, as the new model expands the French brand’s line-up in its most crucial market to four vehicles. 
  The DS 4S is a conventional five-door hatchback, and it looks like a cross between Citroen’s existing C4 and the Peugeot 308. It’ll be built in China, at PSA’s joint ventu
  
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• VW swings to '15 loss on emissions provision

  22-04-2016 17:43
  Volkswagen Group has announced that it has swung to an operating loss of EUR4.1bn in 2015 after setting aside more than EUR16bn in provisions for additional costs associated with the consequences of its exhaust emissions problems.
  
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• Volkswagen AG 2015 loss hits Porsche SE results

  22-04-2016 17:43
  
  Volkswagen AG's group loss after tax for fiscal year 2015 of EUR1.361bn will have a corresponding negative effect on the group results of Porsche SE which holds a 30.8% stake in the Wolfsburg automaker.
  
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• Drones will help scientists find the best plant for biofuel

  22-04-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under: GreenThe latest idea is to send drones up to scout out the best location to plant sorghum for biofuel production.Continue reading Drones will help scientists find the best plant for biofuelDrones will help scientists find the best plant for biofuel originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Test and Measurement: P3 Group opens new Mobility Innovation Center for automotive - RCR Wireless News

  22-04-2016 17:11
  
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  Test and Measurement: P3 Group opens new Mobility Innovation Center for automotive
  RCR Wireless News
  P3 Group's automotive division is opening a new automotive-focused Mobility Innovation Center in the metro Detroit, Mich. area and plans to hire nearly 100 people this year to focus on research and development in advanced automotive technologies.and more »
  
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• GM to idle 4 N.A. plants for 2 weeks after Japan quakes disrupt supply chain

  22-04-2016 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors said it will temporarily close four North American assembly plants as the automaker adjusts to disruptions in the supply chain in the wake of last week's deadly Japan earthquakes.
  
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• The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is pretty much good to go

  22-04-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Spy Photos, Jeep, SUV, Off-Road, PerformanceThis is our best look yet at the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.Continue reading The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is pretty much good to goThe Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is pretty much good to go originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• New Bentley Mulsanne First Edition revealed in Beijing

  22-04-2016 16:24
  
  Bentley unveils ultra-exclusive Mulsanne in China, with Speed and LWB variants available2016-04-24 13:00 Bentley has revealed a limited-run 'First Edition' version of the Mulsanne luxury saloon at the Beijing Motor Show. The Crewe firm's flagship gets unique trim and veneer to make it one of the most exclusive Bentleys around.
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  The Mulsanne First Edition doesn't get many alterations to the exterior, but there is some subtly unique badging on
  
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• Shell unveils 'ultra energy efficient' concept city car

  22-04-2016 16:07
  
  Shell has unveiled a concept city car - working with a Gordon Murray design - which it says could deliver material reductions in energy use in the road transport sector.
  
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• Daimler "conservative" on DoJ emissions request

  22-04-2016 16:07
  Daimler says it is pursuing a "conservative" path of communication surrounding the US Department of Justice (DoJ) request for information regarding exhaust emissions in America.
  
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• The reborn IAM will be better than ever - or so it says

  22-04-2016 16:03
  
  Mike Rutherford reckons that the rebranded IAM should try to appeal to young drivers - and tell the 'clueless' DfT to step aside 2016-04-24 12:00 The Institute of Advanced Motorists had a problem – its name suggested the organisation catered solely for drivers of advancing years and experience. This was the sort of club your dad or grandpa would join. Those in their teens, twenties and thirties wouldn’t. Basically, members were blokes who wore grey suede Hush Puppies, not youngsters
  
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• NHTSA begins inquiry into Mitsubishi fuel economy

  22-04-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Mitsubishi, JapanThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is requesting details from Mitsubishi to check whether the fuel economy issue affects US models. Japanese media claim more models there might have false fuel economy ratings than just the current micro cars.Continue reading NHTSA begins inquiry into Mitsubishi fuel economyNHTSA begins inquiry into Mitsubishi fuel economy originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:00:00 EST.Please
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - VW agrees a deal with the US

  22-04-2016 15:10
  The biggest news this week - announced only around beer o'clock last night, UK time, was Volkswagen AG and the US Justice Department reaching a deal "in principle" to sort out the little problem of excess emissions in nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles sold Over There. On the face of it, with much more detail yet to come, it seems like a sensible agreement - Judge Charles Breyer said the settlement was expected to include a buyback offer for nearly 500,000 two-litre vehicles and a pos
  
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• Toyota to use 'biosynthetic rubber' in engine and drive system hoses

  22-04-2016 15:01
  
  Toyota says that starting next month it will become the world's first automaker to use biohydrin, a newly-developed biosynthetic rubber product, in engine and drive system hoses.
  
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• ADwin for CAN-FD Automotive Applications - ThomasNet News (press release) (blog)

  22-04-2016 14:49
  ADwin for CAN-FD Automotive Applications
  ThomasNet News (press release) (blog)
  CHESTERLAND, OH – With a flexible data rate over previous CAN limits, the CAN-FD network protocol provides faster and more reliable data transmission in automotive networks. Larger data payloads improve the CAN protocol's efficiency and result in a ...
  
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• Ford to sell F-150 Raptor pickup in China

  22-04-2016 14:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said it will begin selling its first pickup in China in 2017. The F-150 Raptor off-road pickup will make its debut at next week's Beijing auto show.
  
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• China Automotive Systems Announces Divestment of Fujian Qiaolong Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. - PR Newswire (press release)

  22-04-2016 14:31
  
  China Automotive Systems Announces Divestment of Fujian Qiaolong Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd.
  PR Newswire (press release)
  WUHAN, China, April 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its main subsidiary, Hubei Henglong ...and more »
  
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• AutoNation's Q1 net income falls 14% on lower sales, Texas woes

  22-04-2016 14:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AutoNation's net income dropped 14 percent to $95.9 million in the first quarter, though revenues rose 3.5 percent to $5.12 billion.
  
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• Wraps come off VW T-Prime, the bigger, better new Touareg

  22-04-2016 14:02
  
  Volkswagen T-Prime to star at the Beijing Motor Show, hinting at look of new larger Touareg SUV 2016-04-25 02:00 Volkswagen is previewing the next generation of its Touareg flagship SUV with its Beijing Motor Show concept, a plug-in hybrid crossover called T-Prime.
  The show car is considerably larger than the existing Touareg, which has been on sale since 2011. However, the successor to that car will need to grow anyway, as the recently launched larger Tiguan and the even bigger Tiguan XL are c
  
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• VW T-Prime concept previews the bigger, better new Volkswagen Touareg

  22-04-2016 14:02
  
  Volkswagen T-Prime to star at the Beijing Motor Show, hinting at look of new larger Touareg SUV 2016-04-25 08:00 Volkswagen is previewing the next generation of its Touareg flagship SUV with its Beijing Motor Show concept, a plug-in hybrid crossover called T-Prime.
  The show car is considerably larger than the existing Touareg, which has been on sale since 2011. However, the successor to that car will need to grow anyway, as the recently launched larger Tiguan and the even bigger Tiguan XL are c
  
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• Tenneco expands Japan technical centre

  22-04-2016 13:56
  
  Tenneco has announced the expansion of its technical centre in Japan
  
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• Clever app set to ‘lock out’ young drivers using mobile phones at the wheel

  22-04-2016 13:29
  
  Motorists signing up to use new Romex app service could also cut insurance costs 2016-04-22 12:30 A new mobile phone app is set to prevent young drivers from checking their smartphones at the wheel, and could help them reduce their insurance premiums in the process.
  Employee tracking specialist Romex is developing an app that uses the phone’s GPS system to detect when it’s travelling at 4mph or more, at which point it locks the device, disabling calls, texts, E-mails and social medi
  
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• Smart ForTwo and ForFour Brabus revealed with 108bhp

  22-04-2016 13:25
  
  Warmed-up Smart Brabus ForTwo and ForFour city cars get power boost, sporty look and stiffer suspension 2016-04-24 23:01 Smart is revealing its souped-up city car range at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, with the Brabus versions of the Smart ForTwo and ForFour bringing extra power to the brand's updated line-up.
  There are three versions available: the Smart Brabus ForTwo, the Smart Brabus ForTwo Cabrio and the Smart Brabus ForFour four-seater. It's set for deliveries in September in the
  
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• Quarterly Global Automotive Forecast - Light vehicles - ETAuto.com

  22-04-2016 13:10
  
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  Quarterly Global Automotive Forecast - Light vehicles
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  Global economy continues to struggle for growth and 2016 particularly is expected to be a challenging year for most of the economies around the globe. IMF lowered its forecast for global growth in 2016 from 3.4% to 3.2%. In 2015, the global vehicle ...
  
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• PODCAST: ICIS Automotive Outlook - ICIS

  22-04-2016 13:07
  PODCAST: ICIS Automotive Outlook
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  LONDON (ICIS)--Listen to markets reporter Katherine Sweeney interview the editorial lead on the ICIS Automotive Report, Mark Victory, discussing the current key topics in the Automotive industry.
  
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• Fiat Mobi debuts in Brazil at a higher price than planned

  22-04-2016 12:44
  
  FCA's new bet in the still growing Brazilian subcompact market segment, the Fiat Mobi, looks better in photos than in the metal, largely because the nose appears exceptionally large compared to the truncated rear. It's based on a shortened Uno platform (the model it replaces) and was designed at the Betim Development Centre in Minas Gerais state, home to the main FCA manufacturing plant.
  
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• Audi A6 and A7 updated with new look and extra equipment

  22-04-2016 12:21
  
  Subtle updates for Audi A6 and A7 will add extra kit and a new look, plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 2016-04-22 11:30 Audi has announced a round of updates for the A6 and A7 ranges, including added equipment and a few exterior and interior changes. Better still, there's no increase in the price of either car.
  The A6's facelift adds new styling details around the air inlets at the front, plus more angular styling for the sills and rear bumper. There's a new diffuser on the back too, and S li
  
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• Watch | Queen Elizabeth's portrait made from automotive parts unveiled - Hindustan Times

  22-04-2016 12:19
  
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  Watch | Queen Elizabeth's portrait made from automotive parts unveiled
  Hindustan Times
  Queen Elizabeth has been painted and photographed by some of Britain's top artists and photographers. Now there is an image of her made from components usually found in a mechanic's garage. To mark the 90th birthday of Britain's longest-reigning ...
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