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• Google expands nascent ride-sharing service, report says

  30-08-2016 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alphabet's Google unit plans to open its ride-sharing program to Waze app users in San Francisco this fall, pitting itself against Uber, The Wall Street Journal reported.
  
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• Ford gains on GM in executive diversity

  30-08-2016 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford's promotion of veteran executive Joy Falotico as the first woman to lead its credit unit puts the company a step closer to gender parity with General Motors among the U.S. automakers' inner circles.
  
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• Audi says 13% of A3 sales are E-Tron plug-in hybrids

  30-08-2016 22:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,HybridThis marks a halfway point of sorts.Continue reading Audi says 13% of A3 sales are E-Tron plug-in hybrids Audi says 13% of A3 sales are E-Tron plug-in hybrids originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG hypercar will bring tiny F1-based V6 to a V12 gunfight

  30-08-2016 22:27
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Rumormill,Mercedes-Benz,Performance,Racing,Specialty,SupercarsLewis Hamilton's F1 car will lead the future for hypercars.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG hypercar will bring tiny F1-based V6 to a V12 gunfight Mercedes-AMG hypercar will bring tiny F1-based V6 to a V12 gunfight originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autotrader partners with MSN Autos to provide online vehicle shopping info

  30-08-2016 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Autotrader is partnering with MSN to provide new, used and certified pre-owned vehicles on the MSN Autos website.
  
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• Kuwait Automotive Imports Company Hacked; 10k Accounts Leaked - Hack Read

  30-08-2016 21:33 via hackread.com
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  Kuwait Automotive Imports Company Hacked; 10k Accounts Leaked
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  Some hack for a reason, some hack for no reason and some hack to teach others a lesson — This hack is to teach bad admins a lesson. A hacker going by the handle of “Websites Hunter” on Twitter breached into the server of Kuwait Automotive Imports ...
  
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• 2017 Porsche Panamera: Technical details of the world's fastest luxury sedan

  30-08-2016 21:25
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceWe already knew it was prettier. Turns out the Panamera is smarter too.Continue reading 2017 Porsche Panamera: Technical details of the world's fastest luxury sedan 2017 Porsche Panamera: Technical details of the world's fastest luxury sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch the 577-hp Mercedes-AMG GT R charge around the 'Ring

  30-08-2016 21:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Lightweight,PerformanceThe GT R looks, and sounds, quite menacing in this video.Continue reading Watch the 577-hp Mercedes-AMG GT R charge around the 'Ring Watch the 577-hp Mercedes-AMG GT R charge around the 'Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors halts some SUV sales in Japan as MPG scandal grows

  30-08-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Fuel Efficiency,JapanJapan's Transport Ministry claims automaker overstated fuel economy for eight models.Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors halts some SUV sales in Japan as MPG scandal grows Mitsubishi Motors halts some SUV sales in Japan as MPG scandal grows originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Walser Auto Group of Minn. acquires luxury group in Wichita

  30-08-2016 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Walser Automotive Group of Minnesota is buying the Wichita Luxury Collection in Kansas in a deal worth more than $100 million. With the acquisition, Walser expands both outside its home state and into the luxury space for the first time.
  
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• Roundtree Automotive seals partnership with Lantern Capital - PE Hub - PE Hub (subscription) (blog)

  30-08-2016 20:29 via pehub.com
  Roundtree Automotive seals partnership with Lantern Capital - PE Hub
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  Roundtree Automotive Group LLC and Lantern Capital Partners LP have formed Roundtree Capital Partners LLC, which will focus on buying car dealerships in ...and more »
  
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• This awesome 1000-watt laser tool makes rust disappear

  30-08-2016 19:56
  
  Filed under:Auto Repair,Maintenance,GadgetsUnfortunately, technology like this doesn't come cheap.Continue reading This awesome 1000-watt laser tool makes rust disappear This awesome 1000-watt laser tool makes rust disappear originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Genesis G70, BMW 3 Series fighter, poses for spy shots

  30-08-2016 19:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Coupe,Sedan,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,GenesisProportionally, it's taking aim directly at BMW.Continue reading The Genesis G70, BMW 3 Series fighter, poses for spy shots The Genesis G70, BMW 3 Series fighter, poses for spy shots originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Experience Jeep's 75th Anniversary at Easter Jeep Safari | AutoblogVR

  30-08-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Jeep,Driving,SUV,Truck,Off-Road,VRGet a full 360-degree off-road view of Jeeps in their natural habitat at Moab.Continue reading Experience Jeep's 75th Anniversary at Easter Jeep Safari | AutoblogVR Experience Jeep's 75th Anniversary at Easter Jeep Safari | AutoblogVR originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Drive Halo's Warthog through Australia in Forza Horizon 3

  30-08-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toys/Games,VideosHave you ever wondered whether a Raptor would beat a Warthog in a race? Wonder no more.Continue reading Drive Halo's Warthog through Australia in Forza Horizon 3 Drive Halo's Warthog through Australia in Forza Horizon 3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The other bump on path to driverless cars: Crumbling roads

  30-08-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You should take claims of self-driving cars being road-ready soon with a 50-pound bag of salt, not a grain.
  
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• Typhoon looms, Toyota suspends output at two factories

  30-08-2016 18:25
  
  Toyota Motor suspended production on Tuesday at two of its Japanese factories in a typhoon's path due to concerns that heavy rain and strong wind would affect road conditions and delay parts deliveries.
  
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• Walser Automotive Group Acquires Luxury Dealer Group in Wichita - PR Newswire (press release)

  30-08-2016 18:25 via prnewswire.com
  
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  EDINA, Minn., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Walser Automotive Group, one of the largest automotive groups in Minnesota, announced today that it has ...
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• Mazda to boost Thai engine output

  30-08-2016 18:18
  Mazda Motor Corporation said it would boost engine capacity at Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing (Thailand) (MPMT) in Chomburi to 100,000 units in the first half of 2018.
  
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• VW mulls future supplier strategy as German production resumes

  30-08-2016 18:06
  Volkswagen says it is to review its sourcing strategy after confirming all six plants threatened with going to short-time working in Germany have now resumed production following a dispute with two of the automaker's suppliers.
  
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• Nikola Motors ditches battery-powered semi, looks to hydrogen

  30-08-2016 18:06
  
  Filed under:Green,Truck,Electric,Hydrogen,SolarSay what, now?Continue reading Nikola Motors ditches battery-powered semi, looks to hydrogen Nikola Motors ditches battery-powered semi, looks to hydrogen originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy slots 8-speed gearbox, hikes V-6 power in 2017 Colorado

  30-08-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chevrolet is refreshing the midsize Colorado pickup truck for 2017 with a new version of its 3.6-liter V-6 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
  
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• Chariots, supervillains and Chopin: What people think of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

  30-08-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept sparked a lot of debate and comment when it was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this month.
  
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• Ford Motor Credit head Silverstone to retire, Falotico to succeed him

  30-08-2016 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford Motor Credit Chairman and CEO Bernard Silverstone will retire Oct. 1. He will be replaced by COO Joy Falotico.
  
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• Watch this dash cam of drivers rescuing a woman after a ten car pileup

  30-08-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Driving,Safety,Sedan,Truck,Police/EmergencyIn a stunning display of every-day heroism, a group of motorists ran to the rescue of a woman trapped in a burning wreck after a ten-car pileup in Binghamton, New York.Continue reading Watch this dash cam of drivers rescuing a woman after a ten car pileup Watch this dash cam of drivers rescuing a woman after a ten car pileup originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink
  
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• The Chevy Colorado has a military-spec, fuel cell-powered cousin

  30-08-2016 17:27
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,Alternative Fuels,Truck,Hydrogen,MilitaryThe full reveal will be at the Association of the United States Army trade conference.Continue reading The Chevy Colorado has a military-spec, fuel cell-powered cousin The Chevy Colorado has a military-spec, fuel cell-powered cousin originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ON Semi to Sell Automotive IGBT Biz to Littelfuse - EE Times

  30-08-2016 17:24 via eetimes.com
  
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  ON Semi to Sell Automotive IGBT Biz to Littelfuse
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  LONDON—ON Semiconductor (Phoenix, AZ) has agreed to sell its ignition IGBT power device business to Littelfuse (Chicago, IL) for $104 million to allow its acquisition of Fairchild Semiconductor to go ahead. ON Semiconductor made the approach to ...and more »
  
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• Almost half of VW TDI owners have already agreed to settle

  30-08-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,DieselAre you included?Continue reading Almost half of VW TDI owners have already agreed to settle Almost half of VW TDI owners have already agreed to settle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Diesel share of European car market falling

  30-08-2016 16:58
  Data released by LMC Automotive shows that the diesel share of the West European car market is continuing to decline this year.
  
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• Calif. startup aims to take autonomous cars to next level with new language

  30-08-2016 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Drive.ai, a Mountain View, Calif.
  
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• Hyundai's new fuel-cell vehicle will get dramatic price cut, more range

  30-08-2016 15:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,South Korea,HydrogenThe details, of course, remain vague.Continue reading Hyundai's new fuel-cell vehicle will get dramatic price cut, more range Hyundai's new fuel-cell vehicle will get dramatic price cut, more range originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1980 Fiat 124 Spider with slushbox

  30-08-2016 15:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,FiatThe Late Malaise Era Fiat 124 Sport Spider was more fun than its low power numbers might suggest. However, hobbling it with an automatic meant that you had a flaky Italian car that was dull to drive.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1980 Fiat 124 Spider with slushbox Junkyard Gem: 1980 Fiat 124 Spider with slushbox originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Air Filters Market Worth USD 8.62 Billion by 2024 ... - Yahoo Finance UK

  30-08-2016 15:46 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Automotive Air Filters Market Worth USD 8.62 Billion by 2024 ...
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  The global automotive air filters market is expected to reach USD 8.62 billion by 2024, according to this new report. Rising disposable income coupled with the ...
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• First Koenigsegg Agera RS in Europe is not just good, it's golden

  30-08-2016 15:29
  
  Filed under:Koenigsegg,Europe,UK,Coupe,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsI love gooooooooold!Continue reading First Koenigsegg Agera RS in Europe is not just good, it's golden First Koenigsegg Agera RS in Europe is not just good, it's golden originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Paper details extraordinary timeline leading to Takata airbag propellant choice

  30-08-2016 15:05
  
  The extraordinary sequence of events leading up to Takata's choice of ammonium nitrate-based airbag inflator propellant and its cost-saving appeal to automakers such as Honda and GM - now tied up with recalls of millions of vehicles as a result - was detailed by a New York Times investigative article at the weekend.
  
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• FTA warns of Calais "sitting ducks" as migrant numbers grow

  30-08-2016 14:47
  Britain's Freight Transport Association (FTA) says its members are becoming "sitting ducks" at the Port of Calais as calls grow across the English Channel for immigration controls to be moved back to the UK.
  
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• Fatal Takata truck blast was 'like a big bomb,' sheriff says

  30-08-2016 14:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The truck carrying Takata airbag inflators exploded 'like a big bomb,' said the Texas sheriff whose officers rushed the scene.
  
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• Tesla is updating Autopilot to stop inattentive drivers

  30-08-2016 14:32
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Autonomous,ElectricWhenever it arrives, Tesla's next software update brings important safety improvements.Continue reading Tesla is updating Autopilot to stop inattentive drivers Tesla is updating Autopilot to stop inattentive drivers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Aug 2016 08:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW CEO expects turnaround to start bearing fruit in 2-3 years

  30-08-2016 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen AG CEO Matthias Mueller is pushing forward with a technological and organizational revamp of Europe's largest carmaker despite internal opposition and expects his efforts to begin bearing fruit in two to three years.
  
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• Automotive and Industrial Sales Executive for Hand tools job with ... - Bristol Post

  30-08-2016 13:52 via jobs.bristolpost.co.uk
  
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  The Company: Gedore is Germany's leading manufacturer of Premium Hand tools with an unrivalled reputation for quality throughout the world. The company ...and more »
  
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• MG GS vs Renault Kadjar vs Nissan Qashqai

  30-08-2016 13:35
  
  MG's new GS doesn't come with a diesel engine option. Can it fend of similar petrol-powered opposition from Renault and Nissan? 2016-08-31 10:00 A petrol-powered crossover won’t be the most obvious choice if you’re after a practical SUV, but for buyers who don’t do many miles, this group of downsized, family-friendly vehicles could be a more cost-effective way of getting into an attractive 4x4.
  Generally, a petrol crossover is tangibly cheaper than a diesel version – alt
  
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• Dream Automotive Honda Civic Type R: Review | PistonHeads - Pistonheads.com

  30-08-2016 13:30 via pistonheads.com
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  Dream Automotive Honda Civic Type R: Review | PistonHeads
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  It's already fairly bonkers as standard, so what's a Type R like with 385hp? | PistonHeads.and more »
  
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• Volkswagen won't sue South Korea but Nissan has

  30-08-2016 13:18
  
  Volkswagen reportedly has decided not to sue the South Korean government which last month suspended sales of most of its models and imposed a fine of KRW17.8bn (US$15.93m) on the automaker.
  
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• VW US diesel owners line up for cash

  30-08-2016 13:09
  Given the choice of having their emissions test-cheating 'clean' diesel Volkswagens fixed or getting their money back, US car owners are lining up for the cash, a media report said.
  
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• Volkswagen accepts South Korean test-rigging rulings

  30-08-2016 13:09
  
  Volkswagen Korea, the German automaker's South Korean distributor, confirmed it does not plan to appeal against the government's recent decision to ban sales and cancel the certifications of many of its vehicle models sold in the country.
  
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• Takata makes progress selecting investor

  30-08-2016 13:09
  
  Takata Corporation has identified up to seven potential investors to help refinance its operations, according to local reports, as the scale of the world's largest automotive recall has become apparent in the last year.
  
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• Chinese firm acquires Ohio aluminium maker

  30-08-2016 13:09
  
  A unit of Chinese aluminium maker China Zhongwang Holdings has agreed to acquire US-based Aleris Corp - a major supplier of aluminium to the US auto sector in a deal valued at about US$2.33bn.
  
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• Rheinmetall eyes savings from defence, automotive overlaps - Daily Mail

  30-08-2016 10:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rheinmetall eyes savings from defence, automotive overlaps
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  DUESSELDORF, Germany, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Germany's Rheinmetall aims to cut costs by 2018 by doing away with duplicate functions and structures at its automotive and defence divisions, according to Chief Executive Armin Papperger. "We believe that ...and more »
  
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• Who Will Pay? Arbitrary SC Decision Costs Automotive Industry Rs 4000 Cr - Swarajya

  30-08-2016 09:43 via swarajyamag.com
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  Who Will Pay? Arbitrary SC Decision Costs Automotive Industry Rs 4000 Cr
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  The SC had imposed a ban on the registration of diesel vehicles over 2000 cc engine capacity in the NCR region in 2015. Vinod K Dasari, President of Siam, announced at a seminar yesterday that this ban had caused the automotive industry a loss of Rs ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Grade Linux to build the car of the future | Opensource.com - Opensource.com

  30-08-2016 09:08 via opensource.com
  
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  Few of us appreciate the software middleware that is part of all the cars we drive today. The integration of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, along with ...and more »
  
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