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• North Carolina denies Tesla a dealership license

  23-05-2016 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  North Carolina denied Tesla Motors' bid to attain a second dealership license in the state, saying the automaker must go through a third-party dealership group.
  
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• Hinchcliffe takes pole for Schmidt at the 100th Indy 500

  23-05-2016 22:58
  
  Filed under:MotorsportsJames Hinchcliffe beat Josef Newgarden and Ryan Hunter-Reay to pole for the biggest race in the world, one year after the crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway that almost cost him his life.Continue reading Hinchcliffe takes pole for Schmidt at the 100th Indy 500 Hinchcliffe takes pole for Schmidt at the 100th Indy 500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 16:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• Energica debuts its naked Eva in California

  23-05-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,United States,Motorcycle,ElectricThe Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica is setting up shop in San Francisco, and shows off its latest bike with California tour.Continue reading Energica debuts its naked Eva in California Energica debuts its naked Eva in California originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dad pranks kid using Tesla's summon feature

  23-05-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,Tesla,Green Automakers,Safety,Emerging Technologies,ElectricThe YouTube account Tesla Motor Fans uploaded a 30-second clip of a boy being pranked by his father in a Tesla Model S.Continue reading Dad pranks kid using Tesla's summon feature Dad pranks kid using Tesla's summon feature originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Beautifully restored Toyota Land Cruiser pickup needs good home

  23-05-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Auctions,Used Car Buying,Automotive History,SUV,Truck,Classics,Off-RoadThe words "they don't make 'em like they used to" couldn't ring truer here.Continue reading Beautifully restored Toyota Land Cruiser pickup needs good home Beautifully restored Toyota Land Cruiser pickup needs good home originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan likely to send former tech chief to lead reform at Mitsubishi, report says

  23-05-2016 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan, which plans to spend $2.2 billion on a one-third controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors, aims to place its former global tech chief in charge of reform at its smaller rival, which is mired in a fuel economy data scandal, sources told Reuters.
  
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• Extra Gear gets its own Top Gear-style trailer

  23-05-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Videos,UKBecause one British motoring program just isn't enough.Continue reading Extra Gear gets its own Top Gear-style trailer Extra Gear gets its own Top Gear-style trailer originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Public not sold on fully autonomous vehicles, study finds

  23-05-2016 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  More than four out of five people would prefer not to ride in fully autonomous vehicles, a study published today found.
  
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• Ford seeks partnerships as it looks beyond car-making

  23-05-2016 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford said the automaker would look for more partnerships with other companies as it moves to expand beyond manufacturing and selling cars and trucks.
  
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• Hyundai planning 250-mile electric vehicle by 2020

  23-05-2016 19:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Marketing/Advertising,Hyundai,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,ElectricUntil plug-in vehicle buyers stop caring about all-electric range - and who knows when that might happen - the distance an EV can travel on a full charge will remain an important selling point. Most US drivers go less than 40 miles a day, but that's not stopping at least two high-profile automakers from building a 200-mile EV. Both the Chevy Bolt EV and the Tesla Model 3 are shooting for this target.Continue reading
  
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• Romanian driver literally flies through roundabout

  23-05-2016 19:04
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Driving,Safety,EuropeA Romanian driver is lucky to be alive after he took an unintended shortcut through a roundabout.Continue reading Romanian driver literally flies through roundabout Romanian driver literally flies through roundabout originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 13:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bugatti Galibier could arrive after Chiron

  23-05-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under:Bugatti,Convertible,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceCEO Wolfgang Durheimer was cagey about a Chiron Roadster, but was more open about the possibilities for a long-awaited production version of the Galibier sedan.Continue reading Bugatti Galibier could arrive after Chiron Bugatti Galibier could arrive after Chiron originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan nominates tech man to reform Mitsubishi

  23-05-2016 17:58
  
  Nissan Motor, which plans to spend $2.2 billion on a one-third controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors, aims to place its former global technical chief in charge of reform at its smaller rival, which is mired in a fuel economy data scandal, a media report said.
  
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• Harman and Google team on audio technology

  23-05-2016 17:58
  
  Harman says it is to collaborate with Google for its Ara modular mobile device, while both will also work on the latter's Technology and Projects Group (ATAP) on Project Soli, using radar to enable new types of touchless interactions.
  
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• Watch a vintage McLaren F1 car fall from the sky in Monaco

  23-05-2016 17:29
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,RacingA car falls from the sky. A safety car flies through the pits. And two cars run into each other. This is the most chaotic three minutes of racing ever.Continue reading Watch a vintage McLaren F1 car fall from the sky in Monaco Watch a vintage McLaren F1 car fall from the sky in Monaco originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 11:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla, eyeing summer vacationers, to open Hamptons, Cape Cod stores

  23-05-2016 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors, preparing for the Memorial Day holiday and a surge in summer travel in two of the nation's most well-known vacation spots, plans to open stores in the Hamptons and Cape Cod on Friday.
  
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• Long-term test review: Volkswagen Passat Estate

  23-05-2016 17:28
  
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  First report: practical premium newcomer has to work for its keep, and has proven that it's not too posh to be loaded upMileage: 1,490
  Economy: 38.5mpg
  It’s amazing how different cars can affect the way you live. I’ve happily spent the past 10 months driving our Suzuki Vitara, and not once did I feel cramped or devoid of space. Yet within days of getting the keys to our new Volkswagen Passat Estate, I’ve turned into s
  
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• Top-spec VW Touareg R-Line Plus revealed

  23-05-2016 17:11
  
  Luxurious new R-Line Plus trim level adds sporty appeal to the Volkswagen Touareg range, starting from £48,095 2016-05-23 16:30 A new top-spec Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Plus model has been revealed, featuring extra equipment and a price tag of £48,095. VW expects it to be a big seller, accounting for about half of all Touareg sales.
  It's based on the existing R-Line trim, and gets larger 21-inch alloy wheels as well as the lowered suspension, sporty body kit, panoramic sunroof and X
  
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• Chevy Camaro ZL1 spotted at Nurburgring looking mean

  23-05-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceChevy is back on the 'Ring with the Camaro ZL1, this time with two cars without any camouflage.Continue reading Chevy Camaro ZL1 spotted at Nurburgring looking mean Chevy Camaro ZL1 spotted at Nurburgring looking mean originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW i3 range-extender lawsuit supports Tesla's store argument

  23-05-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,BMW,Electric,HybridBMW's lawsuit stems from range-extended i3's highway performance at low battery levels.Continue reading BMW i3 range-extender lawsuit supports Tesla's store argument BMW i3 range-extender lawsuit supports Tesla's store argument originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Leno's Lamborghini Espada is a freshly restored super-wagon

  23-05-2016 16:29
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Lamborghini,Wagon,ClassicsIn this latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage, the man in the denim suit discusses his refreshed Lamborghini Espada – and then lets the V12 rip.Continue reading Leno's Lamborghini Espada is a freshly restored super-wagon Leno's Lamborghini Espada is a freshly restored super-wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 10:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US and UK motorists divided on driverless cars

  23-05-2016 16:26
  
  Despite government announcements last week that Britain is pushing to be at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, half of motorists oppose driverless cars, according to a new survey.
  
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• US Navy gets the keys to its first Zumwalt-class destroyer

  23-05-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under:MilitaryThe Navy officially took delivery of its very first Zumwalt-class destroyer, and is now ready to begin certifications for the ship's nearly 150 sailors.Continue reading US Navy gets the keys to its first Zumwalt-class destroyer US Navy gets the keys to its first Zumwalt-class destroyer originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM will compensate SUV owners for fuel-economy error [UPDATE]

  23-05-2016 15:59
  
  Filed under:Green,GMC,Fuel Efficiency,United StatesGM will pay back some SUV owners for mistakes in MPG window stickers. The affected models include the Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave.Continue reading GM will compensate SUV owners for fuel-economy error [UPDATE] GM will compensate SUV owners for fuel-economy error [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 09:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren F1 boss says team will dethrone Mercedes

  23-05-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,McLaren,Mercedes-BenzMcLaren will be the team to put an end to Mercedes' dominance of Formula 1, according to the British squad's boss Ron Dennis. "I honestly believe that the next world champions after Mercedes will be McLaren," Dennis told the BBC. "We'll get to that goal before other people."It is challenging but I have a firm belief in the technical competence of our people and a firm belief in Honda," Dennis added. Mercedes has dominated the V6 turbo era, taking the
  
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• Peugeot reveals revamped 3008 compact SUV

  23-05-2016 14:55
  
  Peugeot has revealed its redesigned 3008 SUV ahead of its Paris show debut in September. At just 4,450mm in length, it is one of the most compact models in its segment but offers greater passenger and luggage space over the outgoing model. With a longer wheelbase and an overall length just 80mm longer than the current model, interior space has greatly improved, most notably for rear occupants who now have an additional 24mm legroom, 4mm elbow room and 36mm headroom. Front elb
  
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• You can now buy an Ariel Nomad off-roadster in America

  23-05-2016 14:45
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Videos,Coupe,Lightweight,Off-Road,PerformanceDo you like Ariel Atoms? Muddy roads? Have we got the car for you!Continue reading You can now buy an Ariel Nomad off-roadster in America You can now buy an Ariel Nomad off-roadster in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Investor groups call for new probe of VW scandal

  23-05-2016 14:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Three investor groups called for a new, independent investigation into Volkswagen's emissions test-rigging scandal, saying the inquiries launched by the German carmaker so far may not be far-reaching or transparent enough.
  
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• German investor group calls for independent probe of VW scandal

  23-05-2016 14:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  German investors association DSW today called for an independent audit of Volkswagen's emissions test-rigging scandal in addition to the carmaker's internal probe.
  
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• BMW Hommage collection on show at Villa d’Este

  23-05-2016 13:35
  
  All eight Hommage vehicles hark back to iconic models from the BMW and MINI ranges past 2016-05-23 20:00 BMW has been producing Hommage vehicles since 1997 – stunning one-off concepts which celebrate milestones in the brand’s history. They look back to the past while keeping the technology firmly rooted in the future.
  The latest of the brand’s creations is the fantastic 2002 Hommage, and in BMW’s centenary year the company has brought together all eight of its previous H
  
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• GM to compensate SUV owners for overstated fuel economy

  23-05-2016 13:30
  
  General Motors will give debit cards or extended warranties to 146,000 North American owners of new sport utility vehicles to compensate them because the automaker overstated the vehicles' fuel efficiency, a media report said.
  
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• VW and IG Metall reach collective agreement on pay

  23-05-2016 13:15
  
  Volkswagen and IG Metall have agreed a pay deal. Base pay for employees covered by the collective agreement is to be increased in two stages, by 2.8% effective 1 September, 2016 and 2% effective 1 August, 2017. Each employee will receive a pension building block of EUR200 (US$224.5). In addition, a further development of provisions on partial early retirement has been agreed, allowing greater differentiation of partial early retirement schemes. It was also agreed that the profit share would be c
  
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• Toyota India to use TNGA platform in upcoming models

  23-05-2016 13:14
  
  Toyota plans to move away from using low-cost platforms in India, and switch to the new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) in upcoming models.
  
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• MINI Cooper Convertible vs Fiat 500C vs DS 3 Cabrio

  23-05-2016 12:59
  
  Supermini cabrios balance open-air glamour and efficiency; can the new MINI Convertible compete against DS and Fiat rivals? 2016-05-26 13:00 If you’re looking for fun behind the wheel this summer, what better way to welcome the sun than with a compact convertible? Despite our not-so-favourable climate in the UK, we love cabriolets – and manufacturers have capitalised on our drop-top desire by offering many superminis in soft-top form.
  MINI’s Convertible is the latest to hit th
  
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• Kongsberg wins multiple OEM seating contracts

  23-05-2016 12:58
  
  Kongsberg Automotive said contracts have been secured from a wide range of customers including European, Chinese and Japanese OEMs. The combined value is estimated at EUR15m (US$16.83m) (NOK140m) over a supply period of three to eight years depending on car model.
  
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• Subaru plans wider development links with Toyota

  23-05-2016 11:56
  
  Fuji Heavy Industries, which will officially change its name to Subaru Corporation on 1 April, 2017, as part of a plan to increase the recognition of the Subaru brand, will deepen the product development partnership forged with fellow Japanese automaker Toyota Motor, Fuji president Yasuyuki Yoshinaga said in a recent interview with The Nikkei.
  
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• UK Councils hike resident parking fees by 51% in 5 years

  23-05-2016 11:47
  
  New study found councils have increased parking fees for residents by 51 per cent since 2011, raising £44million last year alone 2016-05-23 10:55 Councils across the UK have hiked up parking fees for residents by 51 per cent since 2011, with some motorists now charged close to £800 for a permit to park near their home, new research reveals.
  Insurance firm Esure found local councils are profiting from rising car ownership, as since 2011 the number of cars has increased at twice the r
  
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• Geely raises US$400m for zero-emission London taxi

  23-05-2016 11:45
  
  China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has raised US$400m through a 'green' bond issue to fund the development of a hybrid successor to the black cab at its London Taxi Company (LTC) subsidiary.
  
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• Driving home the rules: Delphi Powertrain VP on compliance in the automotive industry - Q&A

  23-05-2016 11:19
  
  With the powertrain world reeling from a series of emissions-related revelations, 'compliance' may seem a brave subject to choose for a keynote speech at the recent Vienna Motor Symposium. Delphi's vice president engineering, Delphi Powertrain, John Fuerst tells just-auto why he believes this is the right time to take a deeper look at the topic.
  
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• Mercedes GLS vs Audi Q7

  23-05-2016 11:02
  
  Mercedes has rebranded its biggest seven-seater SUV to take on a new breed of luxury SUVs, but can it beat Audi's Q7? 2016-05-23 10:19 Big luxury SUVs are becoming more and more popular, as car makers launch new models to tap into this lucrative market. And with high-end manufacturers such as Bentley, Maserati and Rolls-Royce stepping into the ring, the current crop needs a shake-up to remain competitive.
  One mainstay at the premium end of the class is the Mercedes GL, and the vast seven-seater
  
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• 2016 Mazda CX-9 First Drive

  23-05-2016 09:01
  
  Filed under:Mazda,First Drives,CrossoverIf there's such a thing as a driver's crossover, this is it.Continue reading 2016 Mazda CX-9 First Drive 2016 Mazda CX-9 First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 03:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Zuchowski to dealers: Get with the times

  23-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski is sounding a call to his dealers that their way of doing business must change - fast.
  
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• There's no beating Indy 500 in the '60s

  23-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The most exciting era in the history of the Indianapolis 500 was the mid-1960s, when the Brickyard was shifting from front-engine, Offenhauser-powered roadsters to low-slung, rear-engine racers.
  
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• TALK FROM THE TOP with Joe Hinrichs: Restructuring paved way for Ford's renaissance

  23-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For all of the work Ford has done turning around Europe and growing in China, North America has generated 93 percent of the company's profits since 2011. It generated record earnings of $3.1 billion in the first quarter.
  
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• TALK FROM THE TOP with Dave Zuchowski: Hyundai well-positioned for new era

  23-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dave Zuchowski has a full plate of changes and challenges to deal with as CEO of Hyundai Motor America. But he's also taking stock of the immense changes that millennials, ride-sharing and autonomous vehicles will present to the industry at large.
  
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• TALK FROM THE TOP with Alan Batey: GM isn't sweating share losses

  23-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM's sliding market share doesn't faze Alan Batey, who says the company is finally focused on profitable growth and brand building, rather than chasing volume through daily rental sales or overproduction.
  
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• Penske rolls out online shopping across U.S.

  23-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Penske Automotive Group's Preferred Purchase online shopping tool will be available on all 115 of its U.S. dealerships' websites by month end.
  
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• Nissan's Gonzalez sees upside in Mexico

  23-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mayra Gonzalez, Nissan Mexicana's next president, sees Mexico as much more than an export platform. It's an aspirational market where students are increasingly in a position to buy their first car and young families to step up to their first SUV.
  
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• Mobileye will supply 2 fully autonomous vehicles by 2021

  23-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mobileye reveals programs to supply two automakers with fully autonomous drive systems as soon as 2019.
  
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• Honda rethinks Henry Ford's assembly line

  23-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda's new vehicle-assembly approach breaks with ideas that go back to Henry Ford. Instead of standing still as cars pass down the factory line, Honda associates in its newest plant work in teams that ride down the assembly line with the car.
  
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