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• Second part of Forza Horizon 3 car list revealed early

  26-07-2016 23:47
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Holden,TechnologyMore cars from Down Under coming to the newest Forza Horizon installment.Continue reading Second part of Forza Horizon 3 car list revealed early Second part of Forza Horizon 3 car list revealed early originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Chevy Bolt plant's onsite green energy, Tesla pickup concept

  26-07-2016 23:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,Tesla,Green Automakers,Green Culture,Concept Cars,ElectricYarraBend is a planned, sustainable suburb of Melbourne. Tesla Allterrain pickup concept designed by former intern. GM Orion Assembly is US's eighth largest onsite green energy user.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Chevy Bolt plant's onsite green energy, Tesla pickup concept Recharge Wrap-up: Chevy Bolt plant's onsite green energy, Tesla pickup concept originally appeared
  
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• Porsche skipping 2017 Detroit Auto Show

  26-07-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,LA Auto Show,New York Auto Show,PorscheDetroit show makes big news, but public attendance is light compared to LA and New York, plus Porsche doesn't sell many cars in Michigan.Continue reading Porsche skipping 2017 Detroit Auto Show Porsche skipping 2017 Detroit Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA explains, updates sales reporting in wake of investigation

  26-07-2016 22:44
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Fiat,Car Dealers,United StatesFCA revises previous monthly sales numbers based on new reporting system.Continue reading FCA explains, updates sales reporting in wake of investigation FCA explains, updates sales reporting in wake of investigation originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla, Mobileye will end Autopilot technology collaboration

  26-07-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Autonomous,ElectricTesla and Israel-based tech firm Mobileye will discontinue partnership on developing Autopilot-related software.Continue reading Tesla, Mobileye will end Autopilot technology collaboration Tesla, Mobileye will end Autopilot technology collaboration originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UAW boss says Clinton will renegotiate NAFTA if elected

  26-07-2016 22:12
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,South AmericaWilliams claims Clinton told him she'd renegotiate the still controversial trade agreement signed into law by her husband way back in 1993.Continue reading UAW boss says Clinton will renegotiate NAFTA if elected UAW boss says Clinton will renegotiate NAFTA if elected originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Walser donation boosts automotive program at BHS - SW News Media

  26-07-2016 22:04 via swnewsmedia.com
  
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  Walser donation boosts automotive program at BHS
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  The automotive program at Burnsville High School has received a major boost from the Walser Foundation. The program, which has a long history of success, relocated into a newly-renovated space this year as part of the Vision One91 changes to the school.
  
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• Ally nearly doubles net income to $360 million in Q2

  26-07-2016 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ally Financial's second-quarter net income nearly doubled to $360 million, and net financing revenue grew 7.4 percent, as the lender increasingly focused on profitability over quantity of loans and leases.
  
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• Automotive tech firm Mobileye will end its partnership with Tesla - Los Angeles Times

  26-07-2016 21:37 via latimes.com
  
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  Automotive tech firm Mobileye will end its partnership with Tesla
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  Tech firm Mobileye, which makes chips and software for driver-assistance systems such as Tesla Motors Inc.'s autopilot feature, will end its partnership with the electric car maker. In a call with analysts Tuesday, Mobileye co-founder Amnon Shashua ...
  Teslas Automotive Future Hits Speed Bump, Mobileye Leaves In Spiteful FashionEconoTimes
  Tesla drops Mobileye in wake of Autopilot issuejust-auto
  
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• Fairlane Ford dealership porter killed in parking lot incident

  26-07-2016 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A porter at Fairlane Ford in suburban Detroit died after he was pinned in between two trucks Tuesday morning. The Dearborn Police Department said other dealership employees found the man around 7 a.m.
  
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• U.S. report says Tesla driver speeding in fatal Autopilot crash

  26-07-2016 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A driver killed in the May 7 crash of a Tesla Motors car while using Autopilot driving-assist software was speeding, U.S. highway safety investigators said on Tuesday in a preliminary report that did not state a probable cause.
  
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• Ford's new Sync 3 is available in every 2017 model

  26-07-2016 21:26
  
  Filed under:Ford,Infotainment,TechnologyThe all-new infotainment system is a huge step forward over the previous and much-unloved MyFordTouch. This update includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.Continue reading Ford's new Sync 3 is available in every 2017 model Ford's new Sync 3 is available in every 2017 model originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NTSB preliminary report: Tesla was speeding, Autopilot engaged

  26-07-2016 21:12
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Recalls,Sedan,Autonomous,ElectricModel S was going 74 mph in a 65 mph zone.Continue reading NTSB preliminary report: Tesla was speeding, Autopilot engaged NTSB preliminary report: Tesla was speeding, Autopilot engaged originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sonic Automotive's Q2 net income surges 54%

  26-07-2016 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sonic Automotive's adjusted net income surged 54 percent in the second quarter to $22.8 million, largely on cost controls, as revenue and new-vehicle unit sales fell.
  
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• Clinton, if elected, plans to renegotiate NAFTA, UAW chief says

  26-07-2016 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UAW President Dennis Williams said Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has assured him she would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement if she is elected president.
  
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• VW's $14.7-billion settlement gets preliminary approval from judge

  26-07-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselThis isn't over yet, but it's one step closer now.Continue reading VW's $14.7-billion settlement gets preliminary approval from judge VW's $14.7-billion settlement gets preliminary approval from judge originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW diesel emissions settlement approved by U.S. judge

  26-07-2016 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A federal judge granted preliminary approval for a $10 billion settlement in which Volkswagen AG will offer to buy back up to 475,000 polluting 2.0 liter diesel-powered vehicles.
  
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• FCA restates U.S. sales, says winning streak ended 3 years ago

  26-07-2016 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler is changing the way it reports monthly U.S. sales to make the process more transparent, and as a result of the change, said its 75-month sales streak actually ended at 41 months, in September 2013.
  
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• Automotive Cyber Security Market by Security Type, Area of ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  26-07-2016 20:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  Automotive Cyber Security Market by Security Type, Area of ...
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  LONDON, July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- "Increasing demand for secure solutions and legislations has driven the demand for automotive cyber security ...and more »
  
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• Foreign Investment in the Automotive Industry of Indonesia' - Indonesia Investments (press release)

  26-07-2016 20:28 via indonesia-investments.com
  Foreign Investment in the Automotive Industry of Indonesia'
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  Several stakeholders in Indonesia's automotive industry requested the government to be more selective in terms of issuing investment licenses to foreign investors because they believe the large foreign presence in Indonesia's automotive sector curbs ...
  
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• Sonic Automotive's Q2 net income surges 54% - Automotive News

  26-07-2016 20:25 via autonews.com
  
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  Sonic Automotive's Q2 net income surges 54%
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  Sonic said its used-only EchoPark stores sold 1,136 vehicles in the quarter, up 28.9 percent vs. the year-earlier quarter. Photo credit: TOM WOROBEC. Sonic Automotive Inc.'s adjusted net income surged 54 percent in the second quarter to $22.8 million.
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  Sonic Automotive sees profit jump, earnings meet expectationsCharlotte Busine
  
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• Fame but no fortune for university that discovered VW diesel scandal

  26-07-2016 20:17
  
  Filed under:Green,Read This,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselThings haven't changed much for the academics researching vehicle emissions.Continue reading Fame but no fortune for university that discovered VW diesel scandal Fame but no fortune for university that discovered VW diesel scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alaskan woman takes dead husband on road trip

  26-07-2016 19:46
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car NewsAn elderly woman from Alaska apparently felt that late was better than never and took her recently deceased husband on a little road trip through The Last Frontier.Continue reading Alaskan woman takes dead husband on road trip Alaskan woman takes dead husband on road trip originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche to skip 2017 Detroit auto show

  26-07-2016 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Porsche will skip the Detroit auto show next year as part of plans to focus on trade shows in New York and its most important U.S. market for sports cars, Los Angeles.
  
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• US military creates 'Space Mission Force' to wage satellite war

  26-07-2016 19:31
  
  Filed under:MilitaryA new paper is calling for the US military to overhaul its space defense systems as rivals from around the globe increase their ability to wage war in space.Continue reading US military creates 'Space Mission Force' to wage satellite war US military creates 'Space Mission Force' to wage satellite war originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• European Equity Benchmarks Close Higher; Rallying Automotive ... - Nasdaq

  26-07-2016 19:26 via nasdaq.com
  
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  The broad-based major European markets closed higher in Tuesday's trading session, as rising automotive stocks, and rebounding mining equities helped.and more »
  
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• Daimler's MyTaxi merges with Hailo to create Uber-fighter

  26-07-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Transportation Alternatives,Europe,Emerging Technologies,Smartphone,Technology,SpecialtyThe new service will have 70 million passengers and 100,000 registered cabbies.Continue reading Daimler's MyTaxi merges with Hailo to create Uber-fighter Daimler's MyTaxi merges with Hailo to create Uber-fighter originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA spends $1.5 billion to retool plant for Ram production

  26-07-2016 18:20
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Jeep,RAM,Sedan,SUVFCA is loading up on Rams as the Chrysler 200 exits the scene.Continue reading FCA spends $1.5 billion to retool plant for Ram production FCA spends $1.5 billion to retool plant for Ram production originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Asbury Q2 net income falls 11%

  26-07-2016 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Asbury Automotive Group's net income in the second quarter dropped 11 percent to $36.7 million, the company said today as both new- and used-vehicle sales dropped. Revenue dipped 4 percent to $1.627 billion.
  
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• Valeo records H1 net income up 23% to EUR422m

  26-07-2016 18:16
  
  Valeo has posted half year net income up 23% to EUR422m (US$463m), with sales up 11% to EUR8.1bn for the first six months.
  
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• FCA US to spend $1.5bn at Sterling Heights assembly plant

  26-07-2016 18:14
  FCA US said it would spend US$1.48bn at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan to retool for the redesigned Ram 1500 pickup truck "and support the future growth of the Ram brand".
  
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• ZF TRW mulls 1-100m parts failure rate

  26-07-2016 18:01
  ZF TRW says failure rates of certain technologies could reach one in a hundred million as industry and consumers look to ensure the safety of ever-rising vehicle content.
  
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• FCA earmarks $1.5 billion to build Ram 1500 pickups at Chrysler 200 plant

  26-07-2016 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler will invest $1.48 billion to convert its Sterling Heights Assembly plant in suburban Detroit from unibody to body-on-frame construction to build the next-generation Ram 1500 pickup.
  
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• Hyundai preps hot-hatch version of Elantra for U.S.

  26-07-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Spy photos signal Hyundai's performance division is close to fielding its first production model for the U.S. The 2018 Elantra GT N features a lower profile and sportier styling than the standard compact hatchback.
  
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• A case for the spare tire&'s return

  26-07-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Our safety may depend, legislatively, on correcting the weight-slashing, overzealousness that has eliminated spare tires from many new cars.
  
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• 2017 KTM 390 Duke First Ride

  26-07-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:First Ride,MotorcycleA naked bike suitable for beginners yet enjoyable for skilled riders.Continue reading 2017 KTM 390 Duke First Ride 2017 KTM 390 Duke First Ride originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• RM Sotheby's Offers Nine Decades of Automotive History - Yahoo Finance UK

  26-07-2016 17:46 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
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  July 26 -- Alain Squindo, chief operating officer at RM Sotheby's, discusses the upcoming auction of classic automobiles in Detroit, Michigan, offering a wide selection of luxury automotive history. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." ...and more »
  
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• Mobileye says Tesla contract won't be extended; tech supplier posts 76% gain in Q2 profits

  26-07-2016 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mobileye NV, an Israeli maker of driving-assistance chips and software, posted a surge in second-quarter earnings and revenue, but said its contract with Tesla would not be renewed after it expires.
  
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• Lamborghini chief stands by V12s

  26-07-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Lamborghini,Convertible,Coupe,Hybrid,PerformanceElectrification could come when it's relevant, the Lambo honcho says.Continue reading Lamborghini chief stands by V12s Lamborghini chief stands by V12s originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• '17 Ford Raptor pricing to start at $49,520

  26-07-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pricing for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCab will start at $49,520, including shipping, giving Ford another opportunity to drive average transaction prices higher for the F series, the top-selling light vehicle in the U.S.
  
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• Hyundai Motor sees H1 profit and sales volume decline

  26-07-2016 16:59
  
  Hyundai Motor has announced that first half sales volume and operating profit declined from the same period last year due to lower exports as well as weak currencies and economic recession in emerging markets.
  
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• Audi prices A4 allroad from $44,950

  26-07-2016 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When the 2017 Audi A4 allroad reaches dealership lots this fall, it will start at $44,950, including a $950 shipping charge. The A4 allroad, the second wagon in Audi's U.S. lineup, is powered by a 2.
  
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• Google Maps now highlights busy neighborhoods

  26-07-2016 16:17
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyGoogle Maps shows you the hot spots.Continue reading Google Maps now highlights busy neighborhoods Google Maps now highlights busy neighborhoods originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler moves in on Uber by taking a 60% stake in Hailo

  26-07-2016 16:05
  
  Ride-sharing firm Hailo announces Mercedes-Benz owner has bought majority stake, set to merge with MyTaxi 2016-07-26 15:22 The market dominance of app-based minicab hailer Uber is under threat once again, as it is confirmed that Daimler has bought out a majority stake in rival outfit Hailo.
  The German brand will merge Hailo's resources and rebrand the company into its own on-demand ride-sharing network MyTaxi. The merger will make MyTaxi one of the biggest networks of its type in Europe, a
  
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• Porsche needs more people for Mission E

  26-07-2016 15:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Porsche,Coupe,Sedan,ElectricPorsche's not interested in an electric 911 ... for right now.Continue reading Porsche needs more people for Mission E Porsche needs more people for Mission E originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cars.com will buy DealerRater to create review giant

  26-07-2016 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Third-party shopping site Cars.com will buy DealerRater -- a platform where consumers can write reviews about salespeople, dealerships and service shops -- creating what Cars.com says will be the largest dealer-review forum in the industry.
  
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• Jaguar axes supercar plans, focuses on luxury EVs,

  26-07-2016 15:03
  
  Filed under:Green,Jaguar,Sedan,SUV,ElectricBritish automaker opts for green rather than mean.Continue reading Jaguar axes supercar plans, focuses on luxury EVs, Jaguar axes supercar plans, focuses on luxury EVs, originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Android Auto: full user guide and review

  26-07-2016 15:03
  
  Google's Android Auto software connects your smartphone with your car opening up a world of possibilities 2016-07-26 14:00 Android Auto is a type of connection between your car’s infotainment system and certain smartphones running Google's Android operating system. You hook up the phone to the car using a USB cable and then your vehicle’s infotainment screen can present a range of phone-based applications - everything from Google’s own navigation software to music streaming se
  
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• Europe first half new car sales highest since 2008

  26-07-2016 14:58
  
  Stronger economic conditions, new products and continuing shifts in consumer taste have all helped maintain positive momentum in the European car market during the first half (H1) of 2016, according to JATO Dynamics analysts. Total registrations grew 9.1% year on year to 8.09m units, the highest tally since H1 2008. June saw a slow-down in month on month growth, however: 6.5% versus 15% in May. The UK saw negative growth following uncertainty caused by the EU referendum result&nbs
  
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• Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil

  26-07-2016 14:35
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,MotorsportsKidnappers reportedly seek $36.6 million, the largest sum in Brazilian history.Continue reading Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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