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• FCA dealers get software to prevent rollaways of recalled Jeep Grand Cherokees

  22-06-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler sent dealers new software allowing them to install a software-based 'Auto Park' feature in 2014-15 Jeep Grand Cherokees intended to prevent the vehicles from moving when the driver's side door is open and the shifter is not...
  
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• Hennessey 25th Anniversary Edition HPE800 is a Ford Mustang on steroids

  22-06-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceWith over 800 horsepower on tap, this is one of the baddest Mustangs of all time.Continue reading Hennessey 25th Anniversary Edition HPE800 is a Ford Mustang on steroids Hennessey 25th Anniversary Edition HPE800 is a Ford Mustang on steroids originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford S-MAX Vignale 2016 review

  22-06-2016 22:46
  
  22 Jun, 2016 10:00pmRichard Ingram
  Flagship Ford S-MAX Vignale adds quality and comfort to the range, but is it worth the extra cost?The Vignale badge is “the highest expression of luxury for the Ford brand”, according to large car product manager Paul Baines. The nameplate first appeared on the new Mondeo last year – but before Ford fettles its Edge and Kuga SUVs, it’s giving the big-selling S-MAX people carrier a makeover.
  The idea is simple: Take a top-spec S-MAX, thro
  
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• Tesla's bid for SolarCity has some analysts skeptical

  22-06-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Electric,SolarTesla Motors' $2.8 billion offer for SolarCity would boost debt, and speed up cash-burn, analysts say.Continue reading Tesla's bid for SolarCity has some analysts skeptical Tesla's bid for SolarCity has some analysts skeptical originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes cleared to sell 2017 E class in U.S.

  22-06-2016 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The redesigned 2017 E-class sedan is on its way to U.S. dealerships after Mercedes-Benz received its final necessary certification approvals earlier this week.
  
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• Tesla, Toyota cited by MIT Tech Review for smart initiatives

  22-06-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two automakers -- Tesla and Toyota -- made the cut in MIT Technology Review's list of the '50 Smartest Companies' in 2016.
  
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• McLaren P1 LM is the world's most extreme, exclusive supercar

  22-06-2016 21:15
  
  Filed under:Green,McLaren,Coupe,Hybrid,SupercarsThe ultimate rendition of McLaren's Ultimate Series, the new P1 LM is set to climb the hill at Goodwood and park in the driveways of five fortunate owners.Continue reading McLaren P1 LM is the world's most extreme, exclusive supercar McLaren P1 LM is the world's most extreme, exclusive supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• Mitsubishi fuel economy scandal will result in $1.39 billion loss

  22-06-2016 20:43
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,MitsubishiAnd things had been going so well...Continue reading Mitsubishi fuel economy scandal will result in $1.39 billion loss Mitsubishi fuel economy scandal will result in $1.39 billion loss originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EVS29: Wireless in-wheel motors could lead to EVs without batteries

  22-06-2016 20:14
  
  Filed under:Green,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,Japan,Emerging Technologies,FutureThe University of Tokyo is working on in-wheel motors that get their energy through wireless induction charging, which hints at one amazing EV future.Continue reading EVS29: Wireless in-wheel motors could lead to EVs without batteries EVS29: Wireless in-wheel motors could lead to EVs without batteries originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&
  
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• Kia leads industry in J.D. Power quality study

  22-06-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kia overtook Porsche to lead the industry in J.D. Power's annual report card on vehicle quality, marking the first time in 27 years that a nonpremium brand has topped the list.
  
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• A novice goes to rally school

  22-06-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadReading about how to rally race may be enjoyable, but actually living it out was a pivotal life experience.Continue reading A novice goes to rally school A novice goes to rally school originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UAW set to strike Monday at Sakthi Automotive in Detroit

  22-06-2016 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Union employees plan to strike at aluminum castings supplier Sakthi Automotive Group Inc. USA in Detroit for what they say are unfair labor practices.
  
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• 2016 Pikes Peak Hill Climb: Practice Day 1

  22-06-2016 19:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Electric,Performance,Racing,SpecialtyCan't be there yourself? Our high-res image galleries are the next-best thing.Continue reading 2016 Pikes Peak Hill Climb: Practice Day 1 2016 Pikes Peak Hill Climb: Practice Day 1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bring order to your key collection with the KeySmart Rugged

  22-06-2016 19:10
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ownership,GadgetsDo you have a bulky mess of keys that consistently wreak havoc on your pockets? The KeySmart Rugged will organize your keys in a single place, making them easy to carry and sort through.Continue reading Bring order to your key collection with the KeySmart Rugged Bring order to your key collection with the KeySmart Rugged originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email thi
  
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• UAW set to strike Monday at Sakthi Automotive in Detroit - Automotive News

  22-06-2016 19:02 via autonews.com
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  Sakthi bought several parcels near its Fort Street headquarters in southwest Detroit to build a larger campus for planned future growth. DETROIT -- Union employees plan to strike at aluminum castings supplier Sakthi Automotive Group Inc. USA in Detroit ...
  UAW to strike Sakthi Auto over unfair labor chargeThe Detroit Newsall 3 news articles »
  
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• Hyundai and Kia companies consolidated in China

  22-06-2016 18:48
  
  Hyundai Motor Group has recently (re)merged separately run Hyundai and Kia units into one in China, according to a Korean report.
  
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• Jay Leno to showcase Dark Knight's fearsome new Batmobile

  22-06-2016 18:40
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Videos,SpecialtyThe latest season of Jay Leno's Garage kicks off on CNBC. The first episode will feature none other than the latest Batmobile from Batman v Superman.Continue reading Jay Leno to showcase Dark Knight's fearsome new Batmobile Jay Leno to showcase Dark Knight's fearsome new Batmobile originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Suzuki Baleno vs Honda Jazz vs Nissan Note

  22-06-2016 18:33
  
  Is the Suzuki Baleno practical enough to overcome the Honda Jazz and Nissan Note? 2016-06-22 18:45 In the world of sporty superminis, Suzuki’s Swift has always been great to drive and affordable to run, but what if you need a small car to cover more bases than just fun and low running costs? In today’s market, these models require a wider spread of abilities, but with a boot smaller than some city cars, the Swift trails many of its rivals.
  Enter the Suzuki Baleno – the Japanes
  
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• Traffic chaos surrounding Glastonbury festival

  22-06-2016 18:23
  
  Some festivalgoers were waiting up to 12 hours in queues to get into the Somerset event 2016-06-22 17:20 Those hoping to beat the Glastonbury traffic by setting off early will have been left disappointed, as the roads around the festival have become choked with traffic leaving people stationary for hours at a time.
  Nearly 200,000 people are expected to arrive at Worthy Farm in Somerset over the next few days, putting immense strain on the local road network. The issue this year is with the vast
  
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• New McLaren 570S Sprint to make global debut at Goodwood 2016

  22-06-2016 18:08
  
  The new-track only model from McLaren will take on the infamous Hill at the Festival of Speed later this week 2016-06-22 17:00
  The new McLaren 570S Sprint will make its global debut this week as it takes on the Hill at Goodwood. It will be showcased at the Supercar Paddock, alongside the McLaren P1™ GTR, 650S Can-Am, 570S Coupé and the 675LT Coupé. A second Sprint model will be showcased privately for McLaren guests next to Goodwood House.
  The 570S Sprint, based on the 570S
  
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• 2016 Porsche 911 R First Drive

  22-06-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:Porsche,First Drives,Coupe,Lightweight,Luxury,PerformanceThe 2016 Porsche 911 R is the antidote for the unrelenting progress blues. It's the 911 with soul.Continue reading 2016 Porsche 911 R First Drive 2016 Porsche 911 R First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Borgward BSP platform details and Kuka robotics deal

  22-06-2016 17:51
  
  Chinese-German would be luxury SUV maker Borgward has named Kuka as a strategic partner for manufacturing operations, at whilst also revealing the abbreviation by which its current and future vehicles' platform is internally known.
  
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• Next Ford Focus shows off telltale RS500 vented hood

  22-06-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Hatchback,Performance,RacingA lighter, harder Focus RS500 would be a departure from its predecessor, which went for higher output from its turbocharged five-cylinder engine.Continue reading Next Ford Focus shows off telltale RS500 vented hood Next Ford Focus shows off telltale RS500 vented hood originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Unicorns like this Ford RS200 do exist, at least on eBay

  22-06-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Ford,Auctions,Coupe,Classics,Off-Road,PerformanceThe starting bid – $250,000 – is as lofty as this Group B-derived Ford RS200 road car's performance.Continue reading Unicorns like this Ford RS200 do exist, at least on eBay Unicorns like this Ford RS200 do exist, at least on eBay originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Exploring bulb options for car headlights

  22-06-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadThis piece explores the three different types of bulbs available for car headlights plus factors to take into consideration when choosing one.Continue reading Exploring bulb options for car headlights Exploring bulb options for car headlights originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• bentley's gigapixel automotive photography lets viewers zoom down to the stitched emblem - Designboom (blog)

  22-06-2016 17:00 via designboom.com
  
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  bentley pushes the boundaries of automotive photography by using 'gigapixel' technology that zooms from 700 meters out to a detailed individual interior of their latest 'mulsanne' extended wheelbase model.
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• EVS29: EVs for seniors, solar roofs on cars, and electric street sweepers

  22-06-2016 16:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,Green Culture,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,ElectricA short tour of the research posters at the EVS29 conference in Montreal.Continue reading EVS29: EVs for seniors, solar roofs on cars, and electric street sweepers EVS29: EVs for seniors, solar roofs on cars, and electric street sweepers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&nbs
  
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• All-new Aston Martin V8 Vantage spotted at the Nurburgring

  22-06-2016 16:58
  
  Aston Martin’s baby coupé is set for a refresh- and it’s been pictured out in the wild 2016-06-22 16:22 Following the launch of the DB11 earlier this year, Aston Martin has turned its attention towards the entry-level coupé, the V8 Vantage. Development on the all-new model is well under way after spy shots emerged of the 911 rival testing at the Nurburgring, ahead of launching next year.
  Little of the new car’s design is given away by this test mule’s DB11
  
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• McLaren 570S Sprint is both track day weapon and bargain

  22-06-2016 16:45
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Racing,SupercarsMcLaren's new 570S Sprint debuts tomorrow at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed, based on the Sports Series but designed specifically for use on the track.Continue reading McLaren 570S Sprint is both track day weapon and bargain McLaren 570S Sprint is both track day weapon and bargain originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Iran lauds new business climate as PSA deal inked

  22-06-2016 16:39
  Iran's Industry Minister has delivered a tub-thumping series of reasons why Western operations should consider reviving old ties or starting new ones in the post-sanctions era.
  
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• Musk buys Musk -- Tesla's SolarCity deal by the numbers

  22-06-2016 16:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's offer to buy SolarCity for as much as $2.86 billion in stock boggles the mind. There's basically two ways to look at why Musk is behind the deal.
  
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• "No sign of a mini MINI yet - but we're hopeful"

  22-06-2016 16:32
  
  Does MINI's Vision Next 100 concept preview a truly compact MINI? Editor Graham Hope sincerely hopes so 2016-06-22 15:30 One of the most intriguing concepts of recent years previewed a car that has never made production and yet is still lusted after by many. I’m referring, of course, to the MINI Rocketman, which hinted at a baby model for the brand.
  So many of you will have been heartened by the unveiling of the Vision Next 100 concept, which shows how MINI’s future could evolve in
  
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• Faraday Future cleared to test self-driving cars in California

  22-06-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Autonomous,Electric,FutureThe EV startup isn't waiting for clearance from Michigan to start putting cars on the road.Continue reading Faraday Future cleared to test self-driving cars in California Faraday Future cleared to test self-driving cars in California originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• June 2016 management briefing: Electronic suspension systems

  22-06-2016 16:20
  
  An electronic ('intelligent' or 'active') suspension system can control the vertical movement of a vehicle's wheels relative to its chassis or body via an on-board system. Given that a conventional passive suspension system features a fixed damper setting, there has always been a compromise between comfort and handling performance. Yet electronically controlled suspension systems that continuously adjust the damper settings to suit the road conditions eliminate that trade-off, providing the driv
  
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• Automotive artist spotlight on Ptolemy Elrington - Autoblog (blog)

  22-06-2016 16:19 via autoblog.com
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  This post comes from Autoblog Open Road, our contributor network. The author is solely responsible for the content, and any opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Autoblog and its editors. This is the fourth installment in a series of postings to ...and more »
  
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• Automotive artist spotlight on Ptolemy Elrington

  22-06-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under:Open RoadThis is the fourth installment in a series of postings to highlight an Automotive Artist. My intent on this piece is to highlight Ptolemy Elrington's hubcap artistry. That's right, hubcaps!Continue reading Automotive artist spotlight on Ptolemy Elrington Automotive artist spotlight on Ptolemy Elrington originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• R-Design brings sporty looks to Volvo S90 and V90

  22-06-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,Sedan,WagonThe R-Design appearance package gives the S90/V90 cars more aggressive looks.Continue reading R-Design brings sporty looks to Volvo S90 and V90 R-Design brings sporty looks to Volvo S90 and V90 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Only three stars for Suzuki Baleno in latest Euro NCAP tests

  22-06-2016 15:42
  
  The new Baleno was flanked by five star ratings for the latest models from Toyota, SEAT, VW and Alfa Romeo 2016-06-22 14:45 Crash-testing organisation Euro NCAP has released the latest set of crash test results for five cars, and all received the top five-star rating – except the new Suzuki Baleno. The Alfa Romeo Giulia, SEAT Ateca, Volkswagen Tiguan and Toyota Prius posted strong scores, but the Baleno received only three stars – or four, with an optional ‘safety pack’.
  
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• Massachusetts town abuzz over bees in car trunk

  22-06-2016 15:32
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,ChevroletAuthorities in Fitchburg, Massachusetts believe that a bee hive was stashed in the trunk of a parked car with malicious intent.Continue reading Massachusetts town abuzz over bees in car trunk Massachusetts town abuzz over bees in car trunk originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Enhance this football field-sized photo to find the Bentley

  22-06-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Bentley,LuxuryNice stitching on the logo.Continue reading Enhance this football field-sized photo to find the Bentley Enhance this football field-sized photo to find the Bentley originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rumbles of discontent at Volkswagen AGM

  22-06-2016 15:19
  
  At its annual shareholder meeting, Volkswagen has vowed to shore up its internal systems and processes in order to prevent a repeat of the diesel emissions crisis amid rumbles of discontent from some shareholders.
  
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• Kuga expands posh Ford Vignale line in Europe

  22-06-2016 15:19
  As it slowly expands its new Vignale line to fill a premium slot once held by the Ghia nameplate, Ford has shown the production version of the Kuga SUV on sale in Europe later this year. Vignale versions of the Mondeo [Fusion] four-door sedan and wagon are already in showrooms while dealers are taking orders for plus the S-Max people carrier and five-door Mondeo hatchback. The Edge Vignale SUV arrives late in 2016.
  
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• Toyota finally makes an economical Prius

  22-06-2016 15:05
  
  The Prius has always been an engineering tour de force. What it hasn't ever been, is a genuinely economical model in all conditions and in all markets. Designed mainly for tax laws in Japan and car pool lanes in Northern California, for European buyers Toyota's eco image poster child has never lived up to the hype. Until now.
  
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• The B-52 Stratofortress is terrifying

  22-06-2016 15:03
  
  Filed under:Videos,MilitaryBreaking down what 70,000 pounds of weapons look like makes for a daunting scene. If it's in the US military's arsenal, the B-52 can probably carry it.Continue reading The B-52 Stratofortress is terrifying The B-52 Stratofortress is terrifying originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Verizon buys Telogis in connected vehicle market push

  22-06-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under:Ford,GM,Volvo,TechnologyTelecoms giant Verizon announced that it is acquiring Telogis, a company that develops software used by Ford, Volvo, GM and others.Continue reading Verizon buys Telogis in connected vehicle market push Verizon buys Telogis in connected vehicle market push originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Latest hyperloop news; augmented reality windows, new Silk Road

  22-06-2016 14:44
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emerging Technologies,FutureAn example of how the two different Hyperloop companies are approaching their task can be seen in a new video and a new agreement.Continue reading Latest hyperloop news; augmented reality windows, new Silk Road Latest hyperloop news; augmented reality windows, new Silk Road originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 08:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat-Chrysler US ditches some Takata airbag inflators

  22-06-2016 14:34
  FCA US LLC will cease NAFTA market production of vehicles equipped with non desiccated ammonium nitrate Takata air bag inflators by next week while global production is expected to end by mid September, the automaker said this week.
  
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• London's Digital Engineering and Test Centre hosts automotive giants - Tyrepress.com

  22-06-2016 14:27 via tyrepress.com
  
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  The Digital Engineering and Test Centre (DETC) has held an event at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, with more than 120 delegates representing such automotive giants as Ford and McLaren in attendance. DETC was set up to drive forward ...
  
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• Malaise Era Junkyard Gem: 1979 Buick LeSabre Limited

  22-06-2016 14:01
  
  Filed under:Buick,Automotive History,Sedan,Classics,LuxuryThe full-sized GM sedan shrank a bit in the late 1970s, but it remained a stately box with lots of velour inside and vinyl outside.Continue reading Malaise Era Junkyard Gem: 1979 Buick LeSabre Limited Malaise Era Junkyard Gem: 1979 Buick LeSabre Limited originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Malaise Era Junkyard Gem: 1979 Buick Electra Limited

  22-06-2016 14:01
  
  Filed under:Buick,Automotive History,Sedan,Classics,LuxuryThe full-sized GM sedan shrank a bit in the late 1970s, but it remained a stately box with lots of velour inside and vinyl outside.Continue reading Malaise Era Junkyard Gem: 1979 Buick Electra Limited Malaise Era Junkyard Gem: 1979 Buick Electra Limited originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jun 2016 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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