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• Automotive Vehicle to Everything Communications Market 2016-2026 - PR Newswire (press release)

  28-06-2016 23:53 via prnewswire.com
  
  Automotive Vehicle to Everything Communications Market 2016-2026
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  Visiongain's fresh new report provides detailed analysis of the global automotive V2X market. V2X is undeniably one of the fastest growing aspects of the automotive industry. Visiongain assesses that this market will generate revenues of more than ...
  
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• Mitsubishi Ground Tourer Concept will show next-gen PHEV ideas in Paris

  28-06-2016 23:44
  
  Filed under:Green,Paris Motor Show,Mitsubishi,Fuel Efficiency,SUV,Electric,HybridA few months before the Paris Motor Show starts, Mitsubishi is teasing a new plug-in hybrid SUV concept called the Ground Tourer Concept.Continue reading Mitsubishi Ground Tourer Concept will show next-gen PHEV ideas in Paris Mitsubishi Ground Tourer Concept will show next-gen PHEV ideas in Paris originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&
  
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• Volvo Exec: VW Diesel Cheating Was an “Open Secret” in Automotive Industry - The Drive

  28-06-2016 23:09 via thedrive.com
  
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  Volvo Exec: VW Diesel Cheating Was an “Open Secret” in Automotive Industry
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  A Volvo executive has gone on record stating that Volkswagen's diesel emissions cheating was an "open secret" in the automotive industry years before the Dieselgate scandal burst onto the public stage. In a conversation with representatives of the ...
  Volkswagen confirms US diesel engines settlementjust-auto.com (registration)all 679 news articles »
  
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• FEV North America to build $27.4 million tech center in suburban Detroit

  28-06-2016 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  FEV North America plans to construct a $27.4 million North American headquarters and tech center north of Detroit in Auburn Hills.
  
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• Geely to sell stake in Zhidou Electric Vehicle

  28-06-2016 22:50
  
  China's Geely Automobile plans to cut its stake in Ninghai Zhidou Electric Vehicles Company, a manufacturer of electric city cars locate in Lanzhou, in China's north-western Gansu province. 
  
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• VW may be eying China for its first battery factory

  28-06-2016 22:29
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Volkswagen,China,ElectricVolkswagen may be planning a giant battery-making factory in China, as the automaker looks to expand plug-in fleet.Continue reading VW may be eying China for its first battery factory VW may be eying China for its first battery factory originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW settlement promotes technologies sold by competitors

  28-06-2016 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen's $15 billion settlement with the U.S. and California over cheating on diesel emissions includes billions of dollars to support technologies sold by rivals such as General Motors and Toyota.
  
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• Canadian auto industry's future at stake in labor talks, Unifor chief says

  28-06-2016 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ask Unifor President Jerry Dias what's at stake in upcoming labor negotiations with the Detroit 3 automakers, and he'll say it's nothing less than the future of the Canadian auto industry.
  
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• Updated 2018 Ford F-150 seen in spy photos

  28-06-2016 22:05
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Truck,DieselExpect new front and rear styling for the mid-cycle update on Ford's best-selling vehicle.Continue reading Updated 2018 Ford F-150 seen in spy photos Updated 2018 Ford F-150 seen in spy photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson reveals logo for The Grand Tour

  28-06-2016 21:55
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,UKJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May have created an old-fashioned logo for their upcoming Amazon show - The Grand Tour.Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson reveals logo for The Grand Tour Jeremy Clarkson reveals logo for The Grand Tour originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Silvaco Expands Automotive IP Portfolio With Release of CAN FD Core - Yahoo Movies (blog)

  28-06-2016 21:54 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  Silvaco Expands Automotive IP Portfolio With Release of CAN FD Core
  Yahoo Movies (blog)
  SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwired - June 28, 2016) - Silvaco, Inc., today announced it has expanded its portfolio of production proven IP cores with the addition of FlexCAN, a powerful CAN controller that supports the rapidly emerging CAN FD protocol.and more »
  
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• 2017 Porsche Panamera revealed: It's finally pretty

  28-06-2016 21:38
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Porsche,Hatchback,Sedan,Luxury,PerformancePorsche's four-door is all new for 2017, and it's faster, more technologically advanced, and better looking than before.Continue reading 2017 Porsche Panamera revealed: It's finally pretty 2017 Porsche Panamera revealed: It's finally pretty originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo SUV drives across glass bridge to prove its safety

  28-06-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Volvo,Driving,Safety,Asia,ChinaThe world's longest and highest glass bridge was put to the test yet again in a public safety demonstration in preparation for its grand opening.Continue reading Volvo SUV drives across glass bridge to prove its safety Volvo SUV drives across glass bridge to prove its safety originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Ally shareholder Feinberg resigns from board after showdown with advisory firm

  28-06-2016 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Stephen Feinberg, Ally Financial's third-largest shareholder, stepped down from the auto lender's board after an investor-advisory firm faulted his ability to use the stock as collateral for debt.
  
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• Tesla Model S sets new production EV record up Pikes Peak

  28-06-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricBlake Fuller, founder of Go Puck, set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a lightened Tesla Model S using a smaller battery.Continue reading Tesla Model S sets new production EV record up Pikes Peak Tesla Model S sets new production EV record up Pikes Peak originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. underestimates cost of fuel and CO2 goals, automakers say

  28-06-2016 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. regulators have underestimated the cost and difficulty of achieving their vehicle fuel-economy and greenhouse-gas targets for 2025 and are giving California too much power to shape the country's policies on those issues, an automaker group said.
  
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• Motor1.com Acquires Leading Automotive Digital Platform BoldRide.com - Yahoo News

  28-06-2016 19:51 via yahoo.com
  
  Motor1.com Acquires Leading Automotive Digital Platform BoldRide.com
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  Miami – (June 28, 2016) — Miami-based technology and multimedia company Motor1.com, a sister company of Motorsport.com, today announced that it has acquired leading automotive digital media platform BoldRide.com. The acquisition supports ...
  
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• You can buy Puma shoes inspired by BMW's fabric concept car

  28-06-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,BMWShoes patterned after a car that borrowed ideas from clothing.Continue reading You can buy Puma shoes inspired by BMW's fabric concept car You can buy Puma shoes inspired by BMW's fabric concept car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers rank high on annual ad-spending list

  28-06-2016 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Detroit 3 held their top-10 rankings unchanged on Advertising Age's list of the 200 Leading National Advertisers for 2015. Most other automakers slipped, as companies such as Amazon, Expedia and Merck climbed.
  
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• The New #8 Most Shorted Nasdaq 100 Component: O'Reilly Automotive - Forbes

  28-06-2016 19:07 via forbes.com
  
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  The New #8 Most Shorted Nasdaq 100 Component: O'Reilly Automotive
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  The most recent short interest data has been released for the 06/15/2016 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the Nasdaq 100 by “days to cover.” There are a number ...and more »
  
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• Nissan will introduce range extender in new compact EV soon

  28-06-2016 18:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Japan,Electric,HybridNissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says that a new compact car in Japan will get the e-Power system, which is a range extender for an EV.Continue reading Nissan will introduce range extender in new compact EV soon Nissan will introduce range extender in new compact EV soon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UAW members unanimously ratify contract with supplier Sakthi

  28-06-2016 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UAW workers at aluminum castings supplier Sakthi Automotive Group unanimously agreed to their first collectively bargained contract.
  
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• Goodbye, 12-volts

  28-06-2016 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With fuel economy regulations tightening and connectivity and autonomous-driving capability proliferating, the old-fashioned 12-volt automobile electrical system has reached the end of the road.
  
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• Q&A on Volkswagen scandal settlement

  28-06-2016 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen has agreed to offer nearly 500,000 owners of diesel vehicles it sold in the U.S.
  
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• Global Automotive Collision Repair Market Size is Expected to Attain USD 196 Billion by 2020: Hexa Research - Press Release Rocket

  28-06-2016 18:22 via pressreleaserocket.net
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  Global Automotive Collision Repair Market Size is Expected to Attain USD 196 Billion by 2020: Hexa Research
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  Transport authorities and government in various regions are taking stringent measures for automobile buyers to purchase insurance cover. Growing vehicle sales with collision and comprehensive coverage is likely to benefit insurance companies. In case ...
  Automotive plastics market size worth $53.8 billion by 2022: Global Market Insights IncYour Re
  
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• BCA Automotive has a fifth of the market after Stobart Automotive acquisition - Motor Transport (blog)

  28-06-2016 18:21 via motortransport.co.uk
  
  BCA Automotive has a fifth of the market after Stobart Automotive acquisition
  Motor Transport (blog)
  BCA Automotive, formerly Stobart Automotive, is now responsible for one in five finished vehicle movements in the UK, according to a statement issued to investors today. From 28 August 2015 (when BCA Marketplace acquired Stobart Automotive for £16m) to ...
  
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• Alphabet proposes scrapping buses in favor of Ubers (Update)

  28-06-2016 17:59
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,United StatesGoogle's parent company Alphabet proposes that Columbus, Ohio, drop public transit in favor of ride sharing transport like Uber at discounted prices.Continue reading Alphabet proposes scrapping buses in favor of Ubers (Update) Alphabet proposes scrapping buses in favor of Ubers (Update) originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China Automotive Aftermarket Share | Industry Research Report To 2017 By Hexa Reports - Press Release Rocket

  28-06-2016 17:56 via pressreleaserocket.net
  China Automotive Aftermarket Share | Industry Research Report To 2017 By Hexa Reports
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  Turnover of China's automotive aftermarket harvested nearly CNY 500 billion as of 2012, with annual growth rate reaching 26.9% which exceeded the average annual growth rate of 25% in China's automobile sales volume. Supported by National Bureau of ...
  Automotive after market : size, share, development, growth and demand forecast to 2015 - 2021 available in new reportWhaTechall 2 news
  
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• ZF extends Stefan Sommer contract by five years

  28-06-2016 17:52
  ZF Friedrichshafen has confirmed the extension of CEO, Stefan Sommer's contract for another five years.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler rollaway recall linked to 68 injuries, 266 crashes

  28-06-2016 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• Panicked horse gallops down Houston highway

  28-06-2016 17:37
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,DrivingEscaped horses are a relatively common thing in a state with as rich a ranching and rodeo heritage as Texas. A horse galloping down busy urban freeway in the dead of night, though? That's weird even for the Great State.Continue reading Panicked horse gallops down Houston highway Panicked horse gallops down Houston highway originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this
  
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• VW owners to get buyback price plus at least $5,100 in U.S. deal

  28-06-2016 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VW's decision to violate U.S. emissions rules on 2.0-liter diesel vehicles, a cornerstone of its vehicle lineup, will cost the company more than $15 billion under far-reaching settlements with car owners, the federal government and dozens of states.
  
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• Jeff Dunham stops by Leno's garage with pair of AMC Gremlins

  28-06-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Hatchback,ClassicsA talk show host, a ventriloquist, and two AMC Gremlins walk into a bar...Continue reading Jeff Dunham stops by Leno's garage with pair of AMC Gremlins Jeff Dunham stops by Leno's garage with pair of AMC Gremlins originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driverless cars to cut car insurance prices by over 60%

  28-06-2016 17:03
  
  A new report expects car insurance premiums to fall by two thirds as more and more cars feature autonomous tech 2016-06-28 16:00 The cost of car insurance is expected to plunge by nearly two-thirds when motorists make the switch to fully driverless cars in the future, new research has found. 
  According to a report by research company Autonomous Research, autonomous cars will slash UK insurance premiums by 63 per cent by 2060, causing the motor insurance industry to shrink by over 80 per ce
  
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• VW diesel settlement could cost up to $14.7 billion

  28-06-2016 16:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,Diesel,ElectricThe EPA and VW announced a settlement in the diesel scandal that could cost the company almost $15 billion.Continue reading VW diesel settlement could cost up to $14.7 billion VW diesel settlement could cost up to $14.7 billion originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Spark Plug Market to Grow at 13% in India: Says TechSci Research - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  28-06-2016 16:38 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Automotive Spark Plug Market to Grow at 13% in India: Says TechSci Research
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  According to TechSci Research report, "India Automotive Spark Plug Market By Vehicle Type, By Type, By Demand Category, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021", spark plug market in India is forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 13% during ...and more »
  
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• Arxan Technologies on security risks with connected cars - Q&A

  28-06-2016 16:34
  US-based Arxan Technologies specialises in application security. Its solutions are used to protect a number of applications across a range of industries, including automotive. With an increasing number of cars fitted with wireless connectivity, Matt Clemens, security solutions architect at Arxan Technologies explains the security risks and what a driver can do to stay safe.
  
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• Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV interior spied

  28-06-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Spy PhotosThe Stelvio is unmistakably Alfa Romeo inside. We still can't tell much from the full-camouflage exterior.Continue reading Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV interior spied Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV interior spied originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SMIC to buy 70% of Lfoundry for EUR49m

  28-06-2016 16:14
  
  Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) has inked a deal to acquire 70% of Lfoundry for EUR49m (US$54m).
  
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• Knorr-Bremse acquires Bosch transmission business

  28-06-2016 16:14
  
  Knorr-Bremse is to purchase the on-highway CVS transmission components business from Bosch in Japan, with around 120 employees transferring.
  
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• UK to leave the EU - what might it mean? - just-auto.com (registration)

  28-06-2016 16:04 via just-auto.com
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  UK to leave the EU - what might it mean?
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  The UK has voted in a national referendum to leave the EU. It's move that brings a range of uncertainties in areas such as trade. The automotive industry is at the heart of the possible effects. What does 'Brexit' mean for the auto sector? 24 Jun 2016 ...and more »
  
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• Uber, Lyft settle litigation involving top executives

  28-06-2016 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rival ride services Uber and Lyft have settled high stakes litigation involving two of their top executives, court filings show, in advance of a trial that could have aired sensitive details about both companies.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT S recalled for potential driveshaft failure

  28-06-2016 15:50
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceUp to 135 2016 GT S sport coupes manufactured between June 1 and July 24, 2015, are affected.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT S recalled for potential driveshaft failure Mercedes-AMG GT S recalled for potential driveshaft failure originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Motor1.com Acquires Leading Automotive Digital Platform BoldRide.com - Motorsport.com, Edition: Global

  28-06-2016 15:49 via motorsport.com
  
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  Motor1.com Acquires Leading Automotive Digital Platform BoldRide.com
  Motorsport.com, Edition: Global
  Miami-based technology and multimedia company Motor1.com, a sister company of Motorsport.com, today announced that it has acquired leading automotive digital media platform BoldRide.com. The acquisition supports Motor1.com's global business ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Grade Linux Wants to Help Open Source Your Next Car - Linux.com (blog)

  28-06-2016 15:37 via linux.com
  Automotive Grade Linux Wants to Help Open Source Your Next Car
  Linux.com (blog)
  The Linux Foundation is bringing open source to the auto industry, thanks to Automotive Grade Linux. The foundation started Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) to create open source software solutions for automotive applications. Their initial focus is on ...
  
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• Here are the cars Fast 8 characters will drive in Iceland

  28-06-2016 15:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Dodge,Lamborghini,Europe,Off-Road,Specialty,SupercarsAnother custom Charger for Dom and some weirdness for the rest.Continue reading Here are the cars Fast 8 characters will drive in Iceland Here are the cars Fast 8 characters will drive in Iceland originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Camry returns to No. 1 on 'most American' list

  28-06-2016 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Toyota Camry took the top spot for the 10th annual Cars.com American-Made Index. The Camry has topped the Cars.com index six times.
  
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• California zero-emissions mandate now impacts 28% of US

  28-06-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,ElectricCalifornia's clean-vehicle rules, which are followed by nine other US states, will get stricter in 2018.Continue reading California zero-emissions mandate now impacts 28% of US California zero-emissions mandate now impacts 28% of US originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog UPSHIFT 2016 tickets on sale now

  28-06-2016 15:00
  
  Filed under:Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Future,UpshiftGet your tickets early and save a bundle before this sale ends.Continue reading Autoblog UPSHIFT 2016 tickets on sale now Autoblog UPSHIFT 2016 tickets on sale now originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Research report explores the Global Automotive Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) Systems Consumption - Industry Today (press release)

  28-06-2016 14:54 via industrytoday.co.uk
  Research report explores the Global Automotive Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) Systems Consumption
  Industry Today (press release)
  The Global Automotive Passive Keyless Entry（PKE） System Consumption 2016 Market Research Report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the Automotive Passive Keyless Entry（PKE） System market. Posted via Industry Today.
  
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