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• Going to Cuba? Here's how to catch a cab, and why you'll want to

  31-08-2016 23:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Fisker,Misc. Automakers,Electric,FutureAlways start out by suggesting a five-CUC fare. Often, the drivers will simply agree, but if they do start to dicker at least you started off on good terms.Continue reading Going to Cuba? Here's how to catch a cab, and why you'll want to Going to Cuba? Here's how to catch a cab, and why you'll want to originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&nb
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Chris Evans in the Riversimple Rasa, nuTonomy CEO on safety

  31-08-2016 23:32
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Green,Misc. Automakers,Alternative Fuels,Ethanol,Autonomous,Electric,Future,HydrogenChris Evans wants to drive Riversimple's FCV. Mexico to replace MTBE with ethanol. nuTonomy CEO talks safety and satisfaction. Phihong looks to save stranded EV drivers.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Chris Evans in the Riversimple Rasa, nuTonomy CEO on safety Recharge Wrap-up: Chris Evans in the Riversimple Rasa, nuTonomy CEO on safety originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 201
  
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• You've got questions, you've got answers!

  31-08-2016 22:55
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Green,Misc. Automakers,Alternative Fuels,Ethanol,Autonomous,Electric,Future,HydrogenYes, you read that correctly.Share your questions and your answers with the rest of the Autoblog community in our new Q&A platform.Continue reading You've got questions, you've got answers! You've got questions, you've got answers! originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• One more LaFerrari will be built to benefit Italian earthquake victims

  31-08-2016 22:50
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Auctions,SupercarsNearly 300 people were killed in the earthquake that hit central Italy last week.Continue reading One more LaFerrari will be built to benefit Italian earthquake victims One more LaFerrari will be built to benefit Italian earthquake victims originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla wants more cash amid expansion, SolarCity buyout

  31-08-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Green,TeslaTesla tells the SEC it needs to raise a bit more money.Continue reading Tesla wants more cash amid expansion, SolarCity buyout Tesla wants more cash amid expansion, SolarCity buyout originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NTSB: Takata packaging not to blame for truck explosion in Texas

  31-08-2016 21:50
  
  The National Transportation Safety Board's hazardous material team said in a statement "Initial indicators are that the materials were packaged properly."Continue reading NTSB: Takata packaging not to blame for truck explosion in Texas NTSB: Takata packaging not to blame for truck explosion in Texas originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Takata parts in truck explosion were shipped properly, NTSB says

  31-08-2016 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An initial check showed that Takata airbag parts and material involved in a deadly explosion in a truck in Texas last week were being shipped properly, a U.S. regulator said.
  
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• NHTSA proposes digital recall notices to increase repair rates

  31-08-2016 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automakers would be required to notify owners of vehicle recalls electronically through emails, text messages or other digital tools under a rule change proposed by U.S. auto safety regulators to increase the rate of repairs.
  
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• 2018 Volkswagen SUV Prototype First Drive

  31-08-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,Off-RoadThe Ford Explorer-fighter is nearly ready for launch.Continue reading 2018 Volkswagen SUV Prototype First Drive 2018 Volkswagen SUV Prototype First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Neil Huffman Automotive Group buys two auto dealerships - Louisville Business First

  31-08-2016 20:52 via bizjournals.com
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  Neil Huffman Automotive Group buys two auto dealerships
  Louisville Business First
  Louisville-based Neil Huffman Automotive Group is purchasing O'Brien Gates Chevy Buick GMC and O'Brien Gates Nissan in Frankfort. The transaction is closing today, according to a news release from the group. The dealerships will be known as Neil ...and more »
  
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• Mountain goats provide full service car wash at national park

  31-08-2016 20:27
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car News,Mazda,Driving,CanadaA group of plucky mountain goats in a Canadian national park apparently found the hardscrabble life of a common animal too tedious and opened up a car detailing business.Continue reading Mountain goats provide full service car wash at national park Mountain goats provide full service car wash at national park originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Emai
  
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• Hennessey HPE400 packs 400 horsepower into the Ford Focus RS

  31-08-2016 20:03
  
  Filed under:Ford,Hatchback,PerformanceAs you might have guessed, the HPE400 will make 400 horsepower from Ford's 2.3-liter EcoBoost.Continue reading Hennessey HPE400 packs 400 horsepower into the Ford Focus RS Hennessey HPE400 packs 400 horsepower into the Ford Focus RS originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi planning A9 electric vehicle to challenge Tesla

  31-08-2016 19:47
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,ElectricEveryone wants a "Tesla fighter."Continue reading Audi planning A9 electric vehicle to challenge Tesla Audi planning A9 electric vehicle to challenge Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla postpones details on Autopilot update

  31-08-2016 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla postponed the release of details on updates to its Autopilot feature until the end of the weekend, CEO Elon Musk said Thursday in a tweet.
  
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• Penske Automotive Group Inc (PAG) Chairman & CEO Roger S Penske Bought ... - Nasdaq

  31-08-2016 19:20 via nasdaq.com
  
  Penske Automotive Group Inc (PAG) Chairman & CEO Roger S Penske Bought ...
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  Chairman & CEO of Penske Automotive Group Inc ( PAG ) Roger S Penske bought 478,……… shares of PAG on …8/-9/-…-6 at an average price of $44.-- a share. The total cost of this purchase was $--,-'-,4……. Penske Automotive Group Inc is a ...
  Analysts Valuations For Two Stocks: Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA), Penske Automotive Group, Inc ...The Voi
  
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• COMMENT - Opportunity ahead in autonomous, shared cars

  31-08-2016 18:59
  Do you recall the vision of the future that was presented in the movie 'Total Recall'?
  
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• Toyota 86 gets insane 1,000-hp GT-R engine swap in Australia

  31-08-2016 18:50
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Etc.,Weird Car News,Nissan,Toyota,Performance,SpecialtyFor times when a LaFerrari isn't powerful enough.Continue reading Toyota 86 gets insane 1,000-hp GT-R engine swap in Australia Toyota 86 gets insane 1,000-hp GT-R engine swap in Australia originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New DS Performance Line launched with sportier styling

  31-08-2016 18:20
  
  DS reveals Performance Line trim, offering racier styling rather than mechanical upgrades 2016-09-01 08:00 DS is following up the launch of its new DS 3 Performance hot hatch with some racy styling upgrades for its full range of cars. The Performance Line trim offers a little of the sporty look but at a lower cost, with no mechanical upgrades.
  DS Performance Line trim is available on the DS 3, DS 3 Cabrio, DS 4 and DS 5, and is marked out on all models by two-tone black blody detailing and
  
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• U.S. senators seek federal probe of Takata-linked explosion

  31-08-2016 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two U.S. senators on Wednesday called on the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the Aug. 22 crash and explosion of a truck carrying Takata Corp. airbag parts that killed a woman and injured four others.
  
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• Episode 2: Robosaurus Attacks | CarBoom!

  31-08-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,CarBoomOn this CarBoom!, it's car vs. giant metal dinosaur.Continue reading Episode 2: Robosaurus Attacks | CarBoom! Episode 2: Robosaurus Attacks | CarBoom! originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - Subaru Levorg GT

  31-08-2016 17:51
  Subaru invented the crossover when it released the first Forester back in the 1990s. That all-wheel drive wagon with raised suspension went on to become an enormous hit, especially in North America. The Levorg, the company's newest additional model, won't be a massive seller but what it does represent is a new niche for the brand, sized between where the Impreza and Legacy wagons used to sit.
  
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• Tesla website code reveals how the Supercharger could make money

  31-08-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,ElectricThis may be how Model 3 owners will pay for Supercharger access.Continue reading Tesla website code reveals how the Supercharger could make money Tesla website code reveals how the Supercharger could make money originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kawasaki is working on AI for talking motorcycles

  31-08-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under:Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Motorcycle,PerformanceArtificial intelligence system will make riders better.Continue reading Kawasaki is working on AI for talking motorcycles Kawasaki is working on AI for talking motorcycles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber will use 50 BYD, Nissan EVs in London

  31-08-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Nissan,Green Culture,Transportation Alternatives,UK,ElectricCharge, drive, repeat.Continue reading Uber will use 50 BYD, Nissan EVs in London Uber will use 50 BYD, Nissan EVs in London originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• F1-powered Mercedes-AMG hypercar on the way

  31-08-2016 17:14
  
  Mercedes-AMG to create hypercar with Formula 1 derived engine that could produce upwards of 1,000bhp 2016-08-31 16:19 Mercedes-AMG will use its Formula 1 expertise to develop an all-new hypercar. Expected to be revealed next year, the hypercar will be built mark the 50th anniversary of AMG and is expected to be produced in very limited numbers.   
  According to our sister title EVO, a source within the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team confirmed that the car is nearing the final stage
  
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• Fewer August discounts so US sales seen falling

  31-08-2016 16:58
  
  US automakers' strategy to scale back discounts in August is a sign they're willing to maintain some price discipline, even if it raises the chances industry-wide annual sales will fall this month for the first time in seven years, a media report said.
  
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• Tesla plans to raise additional cash this year

  31-08-2016 16:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla plans to raise additional cash this year to help fund development and production of its new Model 3 sedan and build out a giant battery factory, the company said today.
  
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• Canada's Automotive Suppliers are Building the Cars of the Future Through Innovative Engineering - Yahoo Finance

  31-08-2016 16:43 via finance.yahoo.com
  Canada's Automotive Suppliers are Building the Cars of the Future Through Innovative Engineering
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  MARKHAM, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug 31, 2016) - Canada has set an all-time record by selling nearly 1.9 million new cars, light trucks and SUVs over the last year, and everyone has taken notice. Auto production is a huge driver of economic success for ...and more »
  
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• Hyundai workers reject wage deal, more talks in September

  31-08-2016 16:42
  
  Hyundai Motor employees in South Korea have rejected a tentative wage agreement reached between management and their union in a move business newswire Bloomberg said may affect the automaker's efforts to reverse 10 consecutive quarters of profit decline.
  
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• Calais mayhem costs UK freight EUR1m daily in Operation Stack

  31-08-2016 16:42
  Extended major disruption at the Port of Calais would damage the British road freight industry to the tune of at least GBP1m (US$1.1m) per day, should the UK have to implement its 'Operation Stack' traffic holding procedures once more.
  
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• How do UK car costs compare with the rest of the world?

  31-08-2016 16:39
  
  It feels as if UK drivers pay over the odds, but how do our motoring costs compare with the rest of the world? 2016-08-31 16:35 With fuel prices and insurance bills rising, running costs are no longer just an inconvenience when buying a new car. Economy, insurance groups and residual values now matter to some buyers as much as performance, handling and cabin space.
  And there is good reason for this. A new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 in the UK costs around £19,000, while average insurance prices h
  
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• Car running costs: how much does it cost to run a car around the world?

  31-08-2016 16:39
  
  It feels as if UK drivers pay over the odds, but how do our motoring costs compare with the rest of the world? 2016-08-31 16:35 With fuel prices and insurance bills rising, running costs are no longer just an inconvenience when buying a new car. Economy, insurance groups and residual values now matter to some buyers as much as performance, handling and cabin space.
  And there is good reason for this. A new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 in the UK costs around £19,000, while average insurance prices h
  
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• BYD sells electric bus fleet for Sydney airport shuttle

  31-08-2016 16:39
  
  Chinese electric vehicle specialist BYD Company has unveiled Australia's first pure electric airport bus in the first commercial operation of such a fleet in Australia, as part of a A$5m spend on environment-friendly ground transportation at Sydney's airport.
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe to debut at 2016 Paris show

  31-08-2016 16:34
  
  New flagship Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe has twin-turbo V6 and quicker 0-62mph time than a Macan GTS 2016-08-31 23:01 This is the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe – the brand’s latest AMG flagship to join its ever-growing range of performance models. It will make its public debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and will go on sale from December.
  The GLC 43 Coupe has the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 and nine-speed automatic transmission that are found in other ‘43’ models
  
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• Jay Leno on GT40s, poseur supercars, and his favorite project

  31-08-2016 16:32
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Coupe,Classics,Luxury,Performance,RacingWe interview America's favorite car guy.Continue reading Jay Leno on GT40s, poseur supercars, and his favorite project Jay Leno on GT40s, poseur supercars, and his favorite project originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Caltrans camera catches truck hitting runaway truck ramp

  31-08-2016 16:09
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Driving,Safety,Truck,Commercial VehiclesA trucker on a steep downhill grade along I-5 in California lost control of his rig and wound up stuck in a runaway truck ramp.Continue reading Caltrans camera catches truck hitting runaway truck ramp Caltrans camera catches truck hitting runaway truck ramp originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is Tesla Motors getting into the car-insurance business?

  31-08-2016 15:33
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Insurance,ElectricTesla once again offering something most OEMs don't.Continue reading Is Tesla Motors getting into the car-insurance business? Is Tesla Motors getting into the car-insurance business? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Johnson Controls Automotive ranks highest in more segments than any other supplier in J.D. Power 2016 seating ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  31-08-2016 15:07 via prnewswire.com
  
  Johnson Controls Automotive ranks highest in more segments than any other supplier in J.D. Power 2016 seating ...
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  PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls Automotive Seating ranked highest in three out of seven vehicle segments in the annual J.D. Power 2016 Seat Quality and Satisfaction StudySM. The company ranks highest in more ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Cyber Security Market Report 2016-2021 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  31-08-2016 15:03 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Automotive Cyber Security Market Report 2016-2021
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The latest report from business intelligence provider visiongain assesses that the revenues from the automotive cyber security market will exceed $55 million in 2016. Automotive cyber security is undeniably one of the fastest growing submarkets in the ...and more »
  
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• Lisa Bahash Named Senior Vice President, Automotive and Transportation - Business Wire (press release)

  31-08-2016 15:00 via businesswire.com
  
  Lisa Bahash Named Senior Vice President, Automotive and Transportation
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  ST PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lisa Bahash has joined the leadership team at Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE:JBL) as Senior Vice President, Automotive and Transportation. In this role, Bahash will lead all business operations for Jabil's automotive ...and more »
  
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• Audi sales chief happy with US diesel emissions talks

  31-08-2016 14:58
  
  Volkswagen could reach a "final" settlement with US regulators as early as October over its large engine diesel cars that cheated emissions tests, Audi's sales chief has said.
  
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• Water injection from the BMW M4 GTS is coming to the mass market

  31-08-2016 14:56
  
  Filed under:BMW,Fuel Efficiency,Emerging Technologies,PerformanceIt's not just for power, it's also for fuel efficiency.Continue reading Water injection from the BMW M4 GTS is coming to the mass market Water injection from the BMW M4 GTS is coming to the mass market originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SAIL's Rourkela unit to offer inputs for automotive JV with ArcelorMittal - Business Standard

  31-08-2016 14:55 via business-standard.com
  
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  SAIL's Rourkela unit to offer inputs for automotive JV with ArcelorMittal
  Business Standard
  The planned automotive facility would source the input products from SAIL's new state-of-the-art hot strip mill in Rourkela (Odisha), thus making the entire value chain indigenous. ArcelorMittal and SAIL had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU ...
  High level London meeting over ArcelorMittal/SAIL automotive JVSteel Times International magazineall 13 news articles »
  
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• Global Automotive Industry Outlook - ETAuto.com

  31-08-2016 14:29 via auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
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  Global Automotive Industry Outlook
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  While the global automotive market continues to forge ahead due to low interest rate and low fuel prices fundamental assumption of political structure and technical truisms are increasingly challenged. As industry stake holders plan ahead for the ...
  
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• High scores for Renault and Subaru in latest NCAP tests

  31-08-2016 14:03
  
  New Scenic and Levorg posted the full five-star rating, but lack of standard safety equipment is hurting other manufacturer’s offerings 2016-08-31 13:20 The latest set of crash test results from Euro NCAP have been released, showcasing a set of top scores for some models.
  Possibly the most important new car tested was the all-new Renault Scenic. The French brand has a really strong history of building safe cars, and the new model will certainly reassure family buyers with a full five-star
  
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• Nissan's 'Heisman House' set to kick off 6th season

  31-08-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan launched its latest 'Heisman House' campaign today by adding 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry to the collection of the house's football players.
  
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• Toyota GB names ConsumerOne unit chief

  31-08-2016 13:57
  
  Toyota GB has established a new function, ConsumerOne, dedicated to improving customer experience, and named Paula Cooper to head up the operation as director, joining the company's executive team.
  
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• Honda and Daido develop high-performance magnet for electric drive applications

  31-08-2016 13:57
  
  Honda Motor and Daido Electronics have developed a new method for making high-performance magnets - used in motors in electric vehicles and other products - that eliminates the need for rare-earth metals imported from China.
  
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• GCL System Integration Technology enters EV charger market

  31-08-2016 13:57
  
  China's GCL System Integration Technology (GCL-SI), a subsidiary of energy group GCL, announced it had completed development and testing of its electrical vehicle (EV) charger ahead of the launch of its first EV charger production line in Suzhou, China.
  
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• Ricardo and Quanchai China to develop new diesel engines

  31-08-2016 13:44
  
  Ricardo has signed an agreement with Anhui Quanchai Engine - one of China's largest diesel engine makers - to support the development of a new generation common rail diesel engine platform for commercial applications.
  
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