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• Automakers should view cybersecurity as quality issue, expert says

  03-08-2016 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automakers and suppliers would be better off addressing cybersecurity concerns by thinking of them as issues of quality, a cyber expert said here on Wednesday.
  
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• Tesla's losses deepen as expansion costs grow

  03-08-2016 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla posted a loss for the 13th straight quarter and cautioned investors that it faces sharply rising expenses as it gears up to boost production capacity to add a new model.
  
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• Tesla posts 13th straight quarterly loss

  03-08-2016 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors reported its 13th straight quarterly loss as a rise in sales of its Model S and Model X electric cars failed to make up for the huge cost of ramping up production.
  
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• Toyota's chief engineer wants the Supra name back

  03-08-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:BMW,Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceToyota's Tetsuya Tada is hard at work co-developing a sports car with BMW, but he took some time in Australia to explain how much he loves the Supra name.Continue reading Toyota's chief engineer wants the Supra name back Toyota's chief engineer wants the Supra name back originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why GM is embracing car sharing

  03-08-2016 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Even as it sells millions of new vehicles a year, GM also likes the idea of consumers sharing them.
  
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• Tesla lost $293M last quarter, says 80k deliveries will happen this year

  03-08-2016 22:48
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Green Automakers,ElectricThis is Tesla's 13th straight quarterly loss.Continue reading Tesla lost $293M last quarter, says 80k deliveries will happen this year Tesla lost $293M last quarter, says 80k deliveries will happen this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. regulators urged to scale back fuel efficiency fines

  03-08-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two major auto trade associations want U.S. regulators to reconsider plans to more than double fines for failing to meet fuel efficiency requirements, saying it could increase industry compliance costs by $1 billion annually.
  
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• VW adding particulate filters to gas engines

  03-08-2016 22:29
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Bentley,Porsche,Volkswagen,SEAT,Skoda,EmissionsVolkswagen is setting off on an offensive to scrub the emissions on its gas-powered models with a piece of diesel tech.Continue reading VW adding particulate filters to gas engines VW adding particulate filters to gas engines originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota executive maps out the future of 'computers on wheels'

  03-08-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Artificial intelligence, robotics and the cloud will result in vehicles that are safer, more personalized and better connected to other cars, infrastructure and smartphones, said James Kuffner, chief technology officer at Toyota Research Institute.
  
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• NADA chairman wants lower 2025 fuel economy goals

  03-08-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Fuel Efficiency,United StatesThe debate over 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements continues.Continue reading NADA chairman wants lower 2025 fuel economy goals NADA chairman wants lower 2025 fuel economy goals originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Forza Horizon 3 car list full of classics, rally cars

  03-08-2016 21:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toys/GamesForza Horizon 3 adds classic cars both big and small.Continue reading New Forza Horizon 3 car list full of classics, rally cars New Forza Horizon 3 car list full of classics, rally cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW shakes up U.S. product planning leadership

  03-08-2016 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen of America is shuffling its product planning leadership ahead of key vehicle launches next year that it hopes will revive the brand's sagging fortunes in the U.S. market.
  
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• Chinese tiger swipes Jetta's bumper

  03-08-2016 21:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Volkswagen,ChinaA Chinese park goer got a nasty surprise when a Siberian tiger pulled the bumper right off their Volkswagen.Continue reading Chinese tiger swipes Jetta's bumper Chinese tiger swipes Jetta's bumper originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's Lyft alliance faces rockier road after Uber-Didi deal in China

  03-08-2016 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM and Lyft are going to have a lot harder time wringing benefits from their newly minted partnership now that their biggest ride-sharing rivals just formed an alliance of their own in the world's largest economy. 
  
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• Tesla exec calls rival EVs 'little more than appliances'

  03-08-2016 20:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricA Tesla exec had some strong words for his company's rivals, calling on them to build EVs with more range, performance, and excitement at a lower price.Continue reading Tesla exec calls rival EVs 'little more than appliances' Tesla exec calls rival EVs 'little more than appliances' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ON Semiconductor Joins Automotive Equipment Supplier Association That Champions Business Interests of Members - Yahoo Finance

  03-08-2016 20:26 via finance.yahoo.com
  ON Semiconductor Joins Automotive Equipment Supplier Association That Champions Business Interests of Members
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  ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficiency innovations, today announced that it is joining the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA), which champions the business interests of more than 430 member automotive suppliers.and more »
  
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• Rosekind says changing behaviors must be part of safety equation

  03-08-2016 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The auto industry has a tendency to lean heavily on technology solutions to improve safety, but changing human behavior must also be part of the solution, the nation's top safety regulator said Wednesday.
  
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• Hyundai dumps Genesis Coupe for upscale model

  03-08-2016 20:05
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Coupe,PerformanceA luxurious coupe would fit perfectly into Genesis' lineup.Continue reading Hyundai dumps Genesis Coupe for upscale model Hyundai dumps Genesis Coupe for upscale model originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Police ice cream truck to patrol Boston's mean streets

  03-08-2016 19:08
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Humor,Weird Car News,Fisker,Minivan/VanThe Boston Police Department unveiled a new patrol vehicle that will help officers both fight crime and the summer heat–an ice cream truck.Continue reading Police ice cream truck to patrol Boston's mean streets Police ice cream truck to patrol Boston's mean streets originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• These are the cars most often targeted by thieves

  03-08-2016 19:00
  
  Thanks to advancements in technology, automobile thefts are generally trending downward. Still, hundreds of thousands of vehicles are stolen every year.Continue reading These are the cars most often targeted by thieves These are the cars most often targeted by thieves originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Varroc develops adaptive-drive lighting system

  03-08-2016 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Varroc Lighting has engineered a lighting system called adaptive-drive beam that allows a vehicle's high beams to remain on all the time without blinding oncoming drivers.
  
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• Gogoro brings on-demand scooter rentals to Berlin

  03-08-2016 18:46
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Culture,Transportation Alternatives,ElectricGet two wheels, for a limited time.Continue reading Gogoro brings on-demand scooter rentals to Berlin Gogoro brings on-demand scooter rentals to Berlin originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW to add particulate filters to its petrol engines

  03-08-2016 18:45
  
  Volkswagen to use 'gasoline particulate filters' in TSI and TFSI petrol engines from 2017 onwards, reducing harmful emissions 2016-08-03 17:40 Volkswagen is following on from the 'dieselgate' emissions scandal by cleaning up its petrol engines, too. The VW Group has announced that all turbo petrol engines launched from 2017 onwards will be fitted with a particulate filter.
  The direct-injection TSI and TFSI petrols will use the same filtration technology found in most modern diesels with VW
  
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• VW to add particular filters to its petrol engines

  03-08-2016 18:45
  
  Volkswagen to use 'gasoline particulate filters' in TSI and TFSI petrol engines from 2017 onwards, reducing harmful emissions 2016-08-03 17:40 Volkswagen is following on from the 'dieselgate' emissions scandal by cleaning up its petrol engines, too. The VW Group has announced that all turbo petrol engines launched from 2017 onwards will be fitted with a particulate filter.
  The direct-injection TSI and TFSI petrols will use the same filtration technology found in most modern diesels with VW
  
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• Lear sets timeline for providing integrated automotive connectivity technology

  03-08-2016 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Seating and electrical component supplier Lear Corp. is pushing to become a player in connectivity.
  
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• Toyota Prius Plug-In delayed for Japanese market

  03-08-2016 18:14
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Japan,Hatchback,Electric,HybridToyota is reducing initial production of the Japanese market Prius PHV – North America's Prius Prime – and delaying its introduction from fall to winter.Continue reading Toyota Prius Plug-In delayed for Japanese market Toyota Prius Plug-In delayed for Japanese market originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Enterprise does more than rent cars -- and now its ads say that

  03-08-2016 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Enterprise doesn't want to just pick you up. It wants to sell you a car, too. Even though the rental car giant has been selling vehicles since 1962, that side of its business has been mostly absent from its TV advertising. That will change this week.
  
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• N.Y. charges Honda, Nissan dealerships with deceptive F&I product sales

  03-08-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two more New York dealerships have been charged with deceptive practices involving the sale of credit repair, identity-theft protection and other services.
  
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• Takata airbag victim urges consumers to head to the dealership

  03-08-2016 17:56
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ownership,Recalls,Honda,Driving,SafetyCorey Burdick lost an eye after an airbag in his Honda exploded during a low speed collision.Continue reading Takata airbag victim urges consumers to head to the dealership Takata airbag victim urges consumers to head to the dealership originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi records Q2 revenue up 7% to US$4.2bn

  03-08-2016 17:55
  
  Delphi has posted second quarter revenue up 7% to US$4.2bn, adjusted for currency exchange, commodity movements, acquisitions and divestitures.
  
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• Samsung might buy Magneti Marelli, FCA's parts supplier

  03-08-2016 17:55
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Chrysler,Fiat,TechnologyThe Korean tech firm is looking to diversify and bounce back after falling smartphone sales.Continue reading Samsung might buy Magneti Marelli, FCA's parts supplier Samsung might buy Magneti Marelli, FCA's parts supplier originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear sets timeline for providing integrated automotive connectivity technology - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  03-08-2016 17:50 via autonews.com
  
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  Lear sets timeline for providing integrated automotive connectivity technology
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  TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Seating and electrical component supplier Lear Corp. is pushing to become a player in connectivity. Following the acquisition last year of automotive connectivity firms Arada Systems Inc. and Autonet Mobile Inc., Lear is moving ...and more »
  
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• Lear sets timeline for providing integrated automotive connectivity ... - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  03-08-2016 17:50 via autonews.com
  
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  Seating and electrical component supplier Lear Corp. is pushing to become a player in connectivity.and more »
  
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• Tesla executive calls competitor cars 'appliances'

  03-08-2016 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automakers might think they're making exciting electric cars, but they're really doing nothing more than building boring appliances. At least that's what Diarmuid O'Connell, Tesla vice president of business development, says.
  
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• Unipart secures Ford China engine component contract

  03-08-2016 17:27
  
  Unipart Manufacturing has secured a seven-year contract to supply engine components for Ford cars being produced in China, creating 40 new jobs in the UK Midlands city of Coventry.
  
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• South Korean domestic sales fall 11% in July

  03-08-2016 17:27
  
  Domestic sales among South Korea's five main automakers declined 10.6% to 121,144 units in July, from 135,516 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the country's vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Research and Markets - Global Automotive Sensor Market Growth Opportunities 2016-2021: Key Vendors are ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  03-08-2016 17:18 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Research and Markets - Global Automotive Sensor Market Growth Opportunities 2016-2021: Key Vendors are ...
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  The global automotive sensor market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2016 to 2021. According to a new market report the future of the global automotive sensor market looks good with opportunities in the engine and transmission, safety and ...and more »
  
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• Honda's Uni-Cub hacked to be a boombox and a personal guide

  03-08-2016 17:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Honda,TechnologyThe little mobility chair can be more than a Segway you sit on.Continue reading Honda's Uni-Cub hacked to be a boombox and a personal guide Honda's Uni-Cub hacked to be a boombox and a personal guide originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Michigan, Ontario sign collaboration agreement to boost auto competitiveness

  03-08-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian province of Ontario to increase the region's competitiveness in the automotive industry.
  
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• VW tries to lighten its legal load by getting case dismissed in California

  03-08-2016 16:59
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,United States,DieselVW's legal logic says Californians should be suing in German court.Continue reading VW tries to lighten its legal load by getting case dismissed in California VW tries to lighten its legal load by getting case dismissed in California originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ray Sommerville joins Cox Automotive UK as non-executive director - Fleet World

  03-08-2016 16:53 via fleetworld.co.uk
  
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  Ray Sommerville joins Cox Automotive UK as non-executive director
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  Ray Sommerville has joined Cox Automotive UK, parent company of Manheim, as non-executive director. Ray Sommerville joins Cox Automotive. Sommerville brings over 25 years in the sector and was most recently chief executive of Perrys, where he ...
  
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• Understanding the Future of Design at the Fourth Annual Automotive Industry Day - ENGINEERING.com

  03-08-2016 16:52 via engineering.com
  
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  Understanding the Future of Design at the Fourth Annual Automotive Industry Day
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  Attending the fourth annual Automotive Industry Day in Dearborn, Mich., promised to be an informative gathering of professionals from Ford Motor Company and Dassault Systèmes. Featuring presentations and interactive discussions about the future of ...
  
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• NADA calls for mandatory autonomous vehicle safety inspections

  03-08-2016 16:28
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Car Dealers,Safety,AutonomousRegular checkups would emulate what the aviation industry has in place.Continue reading NADA calls for mandatory autonomous vehicle safety inspections NADA calls for mandatory autonomous vehicle safety inspections originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Brexit vote means harder work for UK’s pre-registered car bargain hunters'

  03-08-2016 16:24
  
  Pre-registered car deals could take a hit post-Brexit but don't panic, they'll just be a little harder to find, says John McIlroy 2016-08-04 11:00 We all love a bargain – and the car industry knows it. That’s why Britain has, for many years, been used by manufacturers as a bit of a dumping ground for cars that they want to get off their hands. 
  The strong pound has allowed salesmen in UK dealerships to dish out keen discounts and finance offers, while still returning a tidy pro
  
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• Delphi posts Q2 gains on automotive technology growth

  03-08-2016 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Delphi Automotive posted higher operating profits and improved revenue in the second quarter, driven by gains in automotive technology.
  
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• EPA finally approves sales of 2017 BMW diesels

  03-08-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,United States,DieselIt took some extra testing, but they have a clean bill of health.Continue reading EPA finally approves sales of 2017 BMW diesels EPA finally approves sales of 2017 BMW diesels originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive interior design and technology - just-auto.com (registration)

  03-08-2016 15:34 via just-auto.com
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  For some time, we have seen cockpit designers working on ways in which to display more information yet make the dash appear less complex. The general approach is to ensure that only the most essential information is displayed while remaining features ...and more »
  
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• RESEARCH SNAPSHOT: Automotive interior design and technology

  03-08-2016 15:32
  For some time, we have seen cockpit designers working on ways in which to display more information yet make the dash appear less complex.The general approach is to ensure that only the most essential information is displayed while remaining features are available in the background or brought up at will.But the increasing fitment of multimedia and connectivity systems suggest that this part of the interior is still in its infancy in terms of development.This month's research snapshot is of the Vo
  
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• Hyundai i20 Turbo Edition offers more kit for less cash

  03-08-2016 15:32
  
  Hyundai announces limited-run 'Turbo Edition' celebrating new three-cylinder petrol engine, priced from £12,975 2016-08-03 14:30 Hyundai is clearly proud of its new downsized three-cylinder turbo petrol engine; so much so, it's launched a special edition i20 in tribute. The new Hyundai i20 Turbo Edition of the Vauxhall Corsa rival is on sale now from £12,975.
  As the name suggests, its only available with the new 99bhp 1.0-litre Turbo unit, which emits 104g/km of CO2 yet gets the fiv
  
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• US Air Force says the F-35 is ready for combat

  03-08-2016 15:28
  
  Filed under:MilitaryThe F-35 Lightning II is ready for service... sort of. With the first jets shipping out to a squadron in Utah, it's still not technically combat ready.Continue reading US Air Force says the F-35 is ready for combat US Air Force says the F-35 is ready for combat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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