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• Audi A6 and A7 get a fresh face and upgraded equipment

  24-04-2016 22:39
  
  Filed under: Audi, Sedan, Wagon, LuxurySubtle updates to the Audi A6 and A7 model lines include a mild facelift and new interior equipment to help keep up with newer rivals in a highly competitive segment.Continue reading Audi A6 and A7 get a fresh face and upgraded equipmentAudi A6 and A7 get a fresh face and upgraded equipment originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Duckietown allows M.I.T. researchers to test self-driving cars | Autoblog Minute

  24-04-2016 22:06
  
  Filed under: Videos, Autoblog MinuteM.I.T's "Duckietown" allows researchers perfect the complex sciences behind autonomous driving. This video shows off their work. Eddie Sabatini reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute.Continue reading Duckietown allows M.I.T. researchers to test self-driving cars | Autoblog MinuteDuckietown allows M.I.T. researchers to test self-driving cars | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 24 Apr 2016 15:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of fe
  
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• What FCA employees need to hear from their leaders

  24-04-2016 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler's year-long obsession with a merger is taking a toll within the company in ways that don't show up on the balance sheet.
  
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• The government is shaming people for texting and driving

  24-04-2016 20:06
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Driving, Safety, Smartphone, TechnologyApparently, some people use social media to brag about their texting-and-driving habits. NHTSA isn't amused.Continue reading The government is shaming people for texting and drivingThe government is shaming people for texting and driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• This 1980 Rover SD1 survivor is a rare sight in the US

  24-04-2016 18:57
  
  Filed under: Misc. Automakers, Auctions, Automotive History, Hatchback, Sedan, ClassicsMention that you drive a Rover in the US, and you're bound to get a few looks, along with the requisite, "you mean a Land Rover?" But pull up most anywhere stateside in one of these and those looks will be less of wonder, and more of envy. This is a Rover SD1.
  When it was being developed, the Rover designers actually lined up full scale models of the SD1 with exotic supercars of the day, including Maseratis an
  
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• What is AEB? Autonomous Emergency Braking systems explained

  24-04-2016 18:26
  
  Pre-crash or collision avoidance systems are increasingly common on modern cars, our guide to AEB explains the benefits 2016-04-25 13:00 One of the most common car accidents on our roads today is the nose-to-tail collision, or ‘rear-ender’. They are typically caused by a lapse of concentration when one driver is following another. Because of their frequency and potential severity, such accidents have a major impact on overall road safety in the UK but also on car insurance premiums.
  
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• GM wants to have 10 plug-in models in China in five years

  24-04-2016 17:59
  
  Filed under: Green, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, Electric, HybridGeneral Motors is planning a big expansion of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in China in the next five years.Continue reading GM wants to have 10 plug-in models in China in five yearsGM wants to have 10 plug-in models in China in five years originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota estimates loss in output from Japan quakes at 80,000 vehicles

  24-04-2016 17:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota expects to lose 80,000 units of production after shutting down nearly all of its assembly plants in Japan after two killer earthquakes disrupted parts supplies.
  
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• Adaptive Cruise Control: what is it and how does it work?

  24-04-2016 16:29
  
  Autonomous or Adaptive Cruise Control systems help to take the strain out of driving, here's everything you need to know 2016-04-25 14:45 If some car manufacturers are to be believed, the fully self-driving car will be coming to a showroom near you in the next few years. In the meantime, elements of autonomous car technology are filtering out into the cars you can by right now. Autonomous emergency braking is commonplace on new car spec sheets and so is adaptive cruise control. But what is adap
  
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• How To Remove Crayon Marks From Fabric Car Seats | Car Hacks

  24-04-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under: Ownership, Videos, MaintenanceKids make a mess coloring in the back of the van? In this short video, we show you how to clean it up with just a bit of heat from an iron and a plain white sheet of paper.Continue reading How To Remove Crayon Marks From Fabric Car Seats | Car HacksHow To Remove Crayon Marks From Fabric Car Seats | Car Hacks originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 24 Apr 2016 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | 
  
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• Toyota sees potential for minivans in China as families grow

  24-04-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Crossovers and SUVs are the hot-selling must-haves in China's fickle auto market. But Toyota, on the lookout for the next big trend, thinks it may have spotted an untapped gold mine: minivans.
  
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• VW's about-face on scandal investigation

  24-04-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen has scrapped plans to release preliminary findings of its investigation into the diesel scandal, citing strong objections from its lawyers and 'unacceptable risks' to the company.
  
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• NASA project: Getting cars ready for takeoff

  24-04-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Silicon Valley and NASA think traffic-stymied commuters are ready to give up their cars and fly to work.
  
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• Beijing show opens up to challenger brands

  24-04-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Beijing auto show going on this week has become a showcase for Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz -- the dominant luxury brands in China -- as well as challengers such as Cadillac, Lincoln and Infiniti.
  
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• Demand for automotive technicians continues to grow - KVEW

  24-04-2016 04:42 via kvewtv.com
  
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  Demand for automotive technicians continues to grow
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  From the old 1930 Ford Model A to the modern computerized cars today, much has changed in the auto industry over the years. But as the number of vehicles in use continues to rise, so is the demand for automotive service technicians. "I know several ...
  
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• Key Stocks of the Day: O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) - The News Journal

  24-04-2016 04:01 via news4j.com
  Key Stocks of the Day: O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY)
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  As it reflects the theoretical cost of buying the company's shares, the market cap of O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) is currently rolling at 26266.61, making it one of the key stocks in today's market. Hence, the existing market cap indicates a ...and more »
  
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• Infiniti pulls wraps on QX Sport Inspiration crossover concept

  24-04-2016 02:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Infiniti pulled the wraps on the new QX Sport Inspiration crossover concept, previewing the new styling direction for the premium brand's critical utility lineup.
  
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