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• NHTSA's Rosekind stands by self-driving cars

  20-07-2016 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The head of NHTSA said Wednesday the U.S. government will not abandon efforts to speed the development of self-driving cars, despite a fatal accident involving a Tesla Model S operating on an autopilot system.
  
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• Forza Horizon 3 will have an impressive list of vehicles

  20-07-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toys/Games,TechnologyIf it has an engine or motor and four wheels, there's a good chance it's in the game.Continue reading Forza Horizon 3 will have an impressive list of vehicles Forza Horizon 3 will have an impressive list of vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Axalta buys United Paint's automotive thermoplastics coatings business - Reuters

  20-07-2016 23:43 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Axalta buys United Paint's automotive thermoplastics coatings business
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  July 20 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd : * Axalta Coating Systems acquires united paint's automotive interior rigid thermoplastics coatings business. * Axalta Coating Systems Ltd says financial terms of transaction were not disclosed. * Production will ...
  
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• Axalta Coating Systems Acquires United Paint's Automotive Interior Rigid Thermoplastics Coatings Business - Business Wire (press release)

  20-07-2016 23:37 via businesswire.com
  
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  Axalta Coating Systems Acquires United Paint's Automotive Interior Rigid Thermoplastics Coatings Business
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  J. Geoff Piceu, CEO of United Paint (left), and David Grimes, Axalta Vice President, Global Automotive Plastic Components, announcing Axalta's acquisition of the automotive interior rigid thermoplastics coatings business of Michigan-based United Paint ...and more »
  
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• NHTSA: 'No one incident will derail' autonomous vehicles

  20-07-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Safety,Autonomous"If we wait for perfect, we'll be waiting for a very, very long time."Continue reading NHTSA: 'No one incident will derail' autonomous vehicles NHTSA: 'No one incident will derail' autonomous vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk set to launch new Tesla 'master plan'

  20-07-2016 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he will roll out a new master plan for the electric luxury carmaker later Wednesday, after hints he intends to make Tesla a renewable energy enterprise offering products and services beyond vehicles.
  
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• Tesla's data collection may help it deflect Autopilot liability, lawyers say

  20-07-2016 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  The large volume of data Tesla collects from its cars on the road has armed it with information to publicly counter, and possibly legally defend, claims about the safety of its Autopilot driving-assist software, according to lawyers familiar with...
  
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• Ballard Power (BLDP) Enters Follow-on Technology Solutions Contract with Leading Automotive OEM - StreetInsider.com

  20-07-2016 22:45 via streetinsider.com
  Ballard Power (BLDP) Enters Follow-on Technology Solutions Contract with Leading Automotive OEM
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  Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your 2-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Ballard Power Systems (Nasdaq: BLDP) announced that it has signed a follow-on Technology Solutions contract with an unnamed leading global ...and more »
  
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• VW will continue to offer diesels where they makes sense

  20-07-2016 22:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselVW exec: "We have to accept that the high percentage of diesels that we had before will not come back again."Continue reading VW will continue to offer diesels where they makes sense VW will continue to offer diesels where they makes sense originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW will continue to offer diesels where they make sense

  20-07-2016 22:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselVW exec: "We have to accept that the high percentage of diesels that we had before will not come back again."Continue reading VW will continue to offer diesels where they make sense VW will continue to offer diesels where they make sense originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Metaldyne Performance Group to consolidate 8 brands

  20-07-2016 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Powertrain components supplier Metaldyne Performance Group will consolidate its eight brands following a merger nearly two years ago. All brands will fall under the MPG moniker.
  
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• FCA appoints Chernoby to new global compliance post

  20-07-2016 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has appointed longtime engineering executive Mark Chernoby to a new role as the automaker's global chief technical compliance officer.
  
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• BMW N.A. retains Interpublic's UM for media work

  20-07-2016 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Interpublic Group's UM has retained BMW's North American media planning and buying account after a review. The agency has also picked up media planning for BMW-owned Mini, after previously handling buying.
  
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• Ted Morse, head of Florida dealership group, dies at 66

  20-07-2016 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ted Morse, CEO of a longstanding, family-owned Florida dealership group, died Tuesday at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. He was 66.
  
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• Daimler, Ferrari selling some new vehicles with faulty airbags, Senate report says

  20-07-2016 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Vans units and Ferrari are among a small group of automakers selling some new vehicles with faulty Takata airbags that will be subject to recalls by the end of 2018, a Senate report released said Wednesday.
  
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• 2017 Audi S4 First Drive

  20-07-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Audi,First Drives,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe super A4 returns, and the changes are mostly welcome.Continue reading 2017 Audi S4 First Drive 2017 Audi S4 First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Leaf's lead over Renault Zoe narrows in Europe

  20-07-2016 21:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Europe,ElectricRenault Zoe is about to catch the Nissan Leaf for the European sales lead among electric vehicles.Continue reading Nissan Leaf's lead over Renault Zoe narrows in Europe Nissan Leaf's lead over Renault Zoe narrows in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• u-blox produces automotive-grade positioning modules - GPS World magazine

  20-07-2016 21:42 via gpsworld.com
  
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  u-blox produces automotive-grade positioning modules
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  u-blox today announced the expansion of its product offering with automotive qualified product variants added to their range of positioning and cellular wireless connectivity modules. The additions are the NEO-M8Q-01A, NEO-M8L-01A, SARA-G350-02A and ...
  
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• Tesla increases limit with new buyer-referral program

  20-07-2016 20:37
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,United States,ElectricEvery Tesla you help sell gets you one chance closer to a free Model X.Continue reading Tesla increases limit with new buyer-referral program Tesla increases limit with new buyer-referral program originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ACDelco sets July 31 deadline for scholarship applications

  20-07-2016 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ACDelco set a July 31 application deadline for the 100 scholarships of $1,000 each that the parts maker will award to students enrolled in General Motors' service training program.
  
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• BMW is 'watching the pickup space closely'

  20-07-2016 20:20
  
  Filed under:BMW,Australia,Truck,Luxury,PerformanceSure, BMW is now building front-wheel-drive cars. But they'll never build a pickup... right? Right?Continue reading BMW is 'watching the pickup space closely' BMW is 'watching the pickup space closely' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Chip Leader NXP Parlays Freescale M&A To Outpace Industry - Investor's Business Daily

  20-07-2016 19:43 via investors.com
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  Automotive Chip Leader NXP Parlays Freescale M&A To Outpace Industry
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  Automotive chips will power NXP ahead of the broader chip industry, says one analyst. (NXP Semiconductors). ALLISON GATLIN; 4:27 PM ET. Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Print · Share · Reprints. Apple (AAPL) supplier NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) will ...and more »
  
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• Alfa Romeo: Reports of 4C's death by 2020 aren't true

  20-07-2016 19:40
  
  Filed under:Alfa Romeo,Convertible,Coupe,Lightweight,PerformanceHopefully the mid-engine sports car will stick around.Continue reading Alfa Romeo: Reports of 4C's death by 2020 aren't true Alfa Romeo: Reports of 4C's death by 2020 aren't true originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Join the Top Ten Automotive Startups Challenge - Popular Science

  20-07-2016 19:26 via popsci.com
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  Join the Top Ten Automotive Startups Challenge
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  Got an automotive startup idea? Want to get it in front of automotive eyeballs? Got an elevator pitch and the bones of a proposal in your pocket? Then the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show has an opportunity for you to make your own luck. This year, its ...
  
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• Tesla Model X Falcon Wing doors now open in Lego form

  20-07-2016 18:57
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Tesla,SUV,FutureA fan video reveals the inner workings of the Model X's falcon wing doors using those iconic plastic bricks.Continue reading Tesla Model X Falcon Wing doors now open in Lego form Tesla Model X Falcon Wing doors now open in Lego form originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dealers still not convinced the CFPB understands their business

  20-07-2016 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The CFPB's Patrice Ficklin got an earful after speaking at a minority dealers' gathering. She took the criticism and responded.Dealers still not convinced the CFPB understands their business
  
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• Why has Teslamotors.com become Tesla.com?

  20-07-2016 18:38
  
  This week's internet address change from teslamotors.com to tesla.com is leading to speculation about what the EV specialist might be planning for its future direction.
  
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• Dow-DuPont shareholders approve $59 billion merger of equals

  20-07-2016 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Shareholders of Dow Chemical and DuPont approved the companies' historic merger, clearing a hurdle for the deal to close this year and for a later split into three entities.
  
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• Pokemon Go player hits cop car while staring at phone

  20-07-2016 18:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,VideosWhile trying to catch them all, he forgot to pay attention to the road.Continue reading Pokemon Go player hits cop car while staring at phone Pokemon Go player hits cop car while staring at phone originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW's 2017 diesels delayed by more stringent EPA emissions tests

  20-07-2016 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The EPA's crackdown on diesels has delayed the certification and sale of four BMW models. BMW confirmed it is still awaiting production certification of all 2017 diesels and would not say now long this would take.
  
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• Automotive Plastics Market: BRIC Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2020 - PR Newswire (press release)

  20-07-2016 18:17 via prnewswire.com
  
  Automotive Plastics Market: BRIC Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2020
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  NEW YORK, July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This Future Market Insights Report examines the 'Automotive Plastics' market for the period 2015–2020. The primary objective of the report is to offer insights about the market and potential market opportunities ...and more »
  
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• "Too much choice could mean making the wrong decisions"

  20-07-2016 18:16
  
  Steve Fowler's all for personalising your car - but could the wrong choices spell the difference between a great car and an awful one? 2016-07-20 17:00 As more car brands offer an increasing array of personalisation options - bespoke equals luxury (and more profit!) - there's a real danger customers could be making choices they'll regret.
  This week I was invited to Ingolstadt to give Audi's chassis experts feedback in some back-to-back tests. One of which was with the TTS.
  We're big fans of the
  
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• Technavio Announces Top Three Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Voice and Speech Recognition ... - Business Wire (press release)

  20-07-2016 18:00 via businesswire.com
  
  Technavio Announces Top Three Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Voice and Speech Recognition ...
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  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio's latest report on the global automotive voice and speech recognition (VR) system market provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016-2020. Technavio defines ...and more »
  
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• McLaren F1 may be resurrected as a three-seat, 700-hp GT car

  20-07-2016 17:55
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,McLaren,SupercarsIt won't be as fast as a P1, but it will be far more luxurious.Continue reading McLaren F1 may be resurrected as a three-seat, 700-hp GT car McLaren F1 may be resurrected as a three-seat, 700-hp GT car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes Future Bus will make you want to ride the bus again

  20-07-2016 17:34
  
  Autonomous Mercedes-Benz bus has just completed its first test route, travelling 12 miles with no human input 2016-07-20 16:30 Mercedes has shown off its latest-generation autonomous technology – and rather than debuting on a luxury saloon, or perhaps a high-tech electric car, the testbed was a bus. The new ‘CityPilot’ system is capable of travelling safely in urban conditions, mixing with pedestrians and other traffic. Mercedes recently proved the technology works by taking a
  
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• 2 Car Stocks to Buy as Automotive Sales and Profits Boom - Key Investing

  20-07-2016 17:33 via keyinvesting.com
  
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  2 Car Stocks to Buy as Automotive Sales and Profits Boom
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  The automotive industry has been on the uptick over the past few years as sales growth and revenue continues to increase. The thriving industry has also undergone major changes with the likes of Tesla (TSLA) pushing innovation, causing many automakers ...
  
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• The next Bentley Mulsanne could go all-electric

  20-07-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Bentley,China,ElectricA Bentley executive says the Mulsanne's China sales may spur a move to batteries.Continue reading The next Bentley Mulsanne could go all-electric The next Bentley Mulsanne could go all-electric originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• It lives! Our first glimpse of the Jeep Wrangler pickup

  20-07-2016 16:35
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadIt looks huge, and we're totally okay with that.Continue reading It lives! Our first glimpse of the Jeep Wrangler pickup It lives! Our first glimpse of the Jeep Wrangler pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW 740e plug-in hybrid 2016 review

  20-07-2016 16:21
  
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  The new BMW 740e plug-in hybrid boasts an impressive set of figures, but what's it like to drive?Looking at the new BMW 740e on paper reveals a scarcely believable mix of abilities. It’ll accelerate from 0-62mph in just 5.4 seconds, emit only 49g/km and return an impressive 134.5mpg. Yet it does all this and more, while still offering all the comfort and equipment you’d expect from BMW’s flagship.
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• VW gets profit boost in first half

  20-07-2016 16:02
  Volkswagen Group says it has set aside another EUR2.2bn in the first six months of the year in relation to costs arising from its 'dieselgate' emissions scandal.
  
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• Korea Electric to roll out low-cost EV recharging network

  20-07-2016 16:02
  
  South Korean utility company Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) plans to roll-out a low-cost network of electric vehicle rechargers across the country.
  
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• Hyundai's Genesis G90 outselling German luxury cars

  20-07-2016 16:02
  To the astonishment of some, Hyundai Motor Group's high priced Genesis G90 is outselling many similarly sized luxury cars worldwide. This includes the Porsche Panamera, Audi A8/S8, Jaguar XJ and Maserati Quattroporte.
  
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• Hyundai Mobis opens distribution hub in Belgium

  20-07-2016 16:02
  
  South Korean automotive parts manufacturer, Hyundai Mobis, announced this week that it had established a new distribution centre in Belgium.
  
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• BMW i3 94Ah 2016 review

  20-07-2016 16:00
  
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  The BMW i3 jumps in price, but upgraded batteries have almost doubled the range and it remains as good to drive as everThe BMW i3 has always been one of our favourite electric cars, mixing excellent performance, low running costs and futuristic styling. Now, BMW has upgraded the batteries on board to 94Ah (up from 60), giving the car extra range and faster charging.
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• If Pokemon were cars...

  20-07-2016 15:59
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Toys/Games,Weird Car NewsThey'd be really, really adorable cars. Duh.Continue reading If Pokemon were cars... If Pokemon were cars... originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dr. Koshiro Ono of the Japan Automotive Research Institute Honored with Award of Merit from the Association for the ... - Business Wire (press release)

  20-07-2016 15:38 via businesswire.com
  
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  Dr. Koshiro Ono of the Japan Automotive Research Institute Honored with Award of Merit from the Association for the ...
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  CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM), a global, multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to saving lives and eliminating injuries associated with road traffic crashes, today ...and more »
  
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• BASF expands automotive coatings R&D in Chin - just-auto.com (registration)

  20-07-2016 15:20 via just-auto.com
  
  BASF expands automotive coatings R&D in Chin
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  BASF is stepping up its regional research and development (R&D) activities for automotive coatings in a new platform at the BASF innovation campus Asia Pacific in Shanghai, China. At the coatings and coating resins laboratories, the company's R&D team ...and more »
  
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• Acura NSX GT3 data 'will inform future iterations' of the street car

  20-07-2016 15:10
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Acura,Honda,Coupe,Performance,RacingHopefully this means a track-focused NSX-R.Continue reading Acura NSX GT3 data 'will inform future iterations' of the street car Acura NSX GT3 data 'will inform future iterations' of the street car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China bans autonomous vehicle tests, for now

  20-07-2016 15:06
  
  Filed under:China,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousChina is working on new autonomous drive regulations, which could be bad news for fast-advancing auto companies.Continue reading China bans autonomous vehicle tests, for now China bans autonomous vehicle tests, for now originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1992 Subaru SVX

  20-07-2016 14:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Subaru,Automotive HistoryThe SVX was Subaru's weirdest, wildest-looking street car, making even the wedge-shaped Subaru XT seem stodgy.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1992 Subaru SVX Junkyard Gem: 1992 Subaru SVX originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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