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• Koenigsegg Agera RSR gets inspiration from One:1

  07-09-2016 23:55
  
  Filed under:Koenigsegg,Japan,Coupe,SupercarsThe latest member of the Agera RS family, the Agera RSR, was specially designed for customers in Japan.Continue reading Koenigsegg Agera RSR gets inspiration from One:1 Koenigsegg Agera RSR gets inspiration from One:1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan to launch range-extended Note EV in Japan? [UPDATE]

  07-09-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Japan,Electric,HybridA gas engine will charge the Nissan Note's battery, which will in turn power the wheels.Continue reading Nissan to launch range-extended Note EV in Japan? [UPDATE] Nissan to launch range-extended Note EV in Japan? [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan to launch range-extended Note EV in Japan?

  07-09-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Japan,Electric,HybridA gas engine will charge the Nissan Note's battery, which will in turn power the wheels.Continue reading Nissan to launch range-extended Note EV in Japan? Nissan to launch range-extended Note EV in Japan? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar XJ220 owners will finally be able to get new tires

  07-09-2016 23:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Jaguar,Automotive History,Maintenance,Coupe,SupercarsNot being able to get tires for your supercar is the ultimate first-world problem.Continue reading Jaguar XJ220 owners will finally be able to get new tires Jaguar XJ220 owners will finally be able to get new tires originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Arcimoto SRK Signature Series, one-pedal driving in the Chevy Bolt

  07-09-2016 23:14
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Chevrolet,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Green Driving,Electric,FutureArcimoto's SRK Signature Series is almost here. Chevy Bolt drivers can drive (mostly) without the brake pedal. Zipcar studies its effects on campus life.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Arcimoto SRK Signature Series, one-pedal driving in the Chevy Bolt Recharge Wrap-up: Arcimoto SRK Signature Series, one-pedal driving in the Chevy Bolt originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:14:00 E
  
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• Sonic Automotive Rises Most Amid Gains for Car-Dealer Stocks ... - Bloomberg

  07-09-2016 23:10 via bloomberg.com
  
  Sonic Automotive Rises Most Amid Gains for Car-Dealer Stocks ...
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  Sonic Automotive Inc. rose the most in almost two months as stocks of several U.S. auto-dealership companies climbed.and more »
  
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• An army of Chinese excavators demolished an overpass in one night

  07-09-2016 22:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,ChinaWhen it comes to infrastructure work, the Chinese go big.Continue reading An army of Chinese excavators demolished an overpass in one night An army of Chinese excavators demolished an overpass in one night originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, NFL launch expanded marketing relationship with F series

  07-09-2016 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Blue Oval and 'The Shield' are further strengthening their marketing relationship. On Wednesday, Ford revealed that the F series is now the official truck of the National Football League, signing a three-year partnership.
  
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• Final Mitsubishi Evo in the US goes for auction on eBay tomorrow

  07-09-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Mitsubishi,Auctions,United States,Sedan,PerformanceIt will be a sad day for Evo fans, but a good day for Southern California food banks.Continue reading Final Mitsubishi Evo in the US goes for auction on eBay tomorrow Final Mitsubishi Evo in the US goes for auction on eBay tomorrow originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Co-directors tell why they made auto bailout documentary

  07-09-2016 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A pair of former movie and television executives believed the public didn't get the full story about the U.S. auto industry bailout and made the film "Live Another Day," a documentary adapted from the Paul Ingrassia book Crash Course.
  
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• NHTSA launches probe of 2016 Hyundai Sonata over reports of brakes locking

  07-09-2016 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a probe into rear brakes on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata that may lock without applying the brake pedal.
  
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• Melissa Cefkin to speak at UPSHIFT transportation conference

  07-09-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Driving,Safety,Emerging Technologies,UpshiftMelissa Cefkin, the woman working to make Nissans more human, will speak at UPSHIFT.Continue reading Melissa Cefkin to speak at UPSHIFT transportation conference Melissa Cefkin to speak at UPSHIFT transportation conference originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mich. Senate unanimously approves autonomous vehicle legislation

  07-09-2016 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation intended to help developers of self-driving cars in Michigan.
  
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• GM sued for breach of contract by supplier's creditors

  07-09-2016 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Creditors of a small Massachusetts-based supplier, whose bankruptcy threatened General Motors' production at plants across North America in July, filed a lawsuit against the automaker claiming breach of contract, fraud and deceptive business...
  
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• Gordon Murray's flat-pack truck is a long way from the McLaren F1

  07-09-2016 21:25
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,TruckPowered by a small diesel mill out of a Ford Transit, the Ox can carry just over two tons of cargo or up to thirteen passengers in its versatile covered cargo bay.Continue reading Gordon Murray's flat-pack truck is a long way from the McLaren F1 Gordon Murray's flat-pack truck is a long way from the McLaren F1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Emai
  
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• Bosch allegedly wanted protection for role in VW diesel cheat

  07-09-2016 21:17
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Europe,Germany,DieselUS consumers say Bosch informed VW that it wanted to be legally protected for making the emissions cheat device.Continue reading Bosch allegedly wanted protection for role in VW diesel cheat Bosch allegedly wanted protection for role in VW diesel cheat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Average U.S. fuel economy drops slightly in August

  07-09-2016 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The average fuel economy for new cars and light trucks sold in August was 25.3 mpg, down 0.1 mpg from July, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute said in a report.
  
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• Hurling a car off a cliff... Then blowing it up anyway | CarBoom!

  07-09-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,CarBoomOn this CarBoom! we throw a car off a cliff.Continue reading Hurling a car off a cliff... Then blowing it up anyway | CarBoom! Hurling a car off a cliff... Then blowing it up anyway | CarBoom! originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• You can now Uber a Ford F-150 for tailgating at NFL games

  07-09-2016 20:35
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Marketing/Advertising,Ford,Hyundai,United States,Truck,SpecialtyFans can get food, merchandise, and tickets delivered directly to them.Continue reading You can now Uber a Ford F-150 for tailgating at NFL games You can now Uber a Ford F-150 for tailgating at NFL games originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Unifor picked a fight with GM

  07-09-2016 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Unifor certainly isn't taking the easy way out. In selecting General Motors on Tuesday as its target company for pattern negotiations, the union is setting itself up for a fight as the Sept. 19 deadline approaches.
  
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• The greening of the automotive industry - Autoblog (blog)

  07-09-2016 20:04 via autoblog.com
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  The greening of the automotive industry
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  This post comes from Autoblog Open Road, our contributor network. The author is solely responsible for the content, and any opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Autoblog and its editors. Years ago the automotive industry was inundated with cash.
  
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• Man killed in Tesla Model S crash in the Netherlands

  07-09-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 53-year-old man was killed in a Tesla Model S crash Wednesday morning in Baarn, Netherlands, according to reports from Dutch media.
  
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• Man killed in Tesla Model S crash; Autopilot not engaged

  07-09-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 53-year-old man was killed in a Tesla Model S crash Wednesday morning in Baarn, Netherlands, according to reports from Dutch media. Tesla said its Autopilot feature was not engaged.
  
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• The greening of the automotive industry

  07-09-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under:Open RoadWhen someone mentions that the automotive industry is getting greener, many immediately think of electric or hybrid cars. That is only a small part of what's really going on. Read on to get a fuller understanding.Continue reading The greening of the automotive industry The greening of the automotive industry originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alfa Romeo abandoned the Spider to focus on crossovers

  07-09-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Alfa Romeo,Convertible,CrossoverCrossovers are popular and Alfa is looking to boost sales worldwide. It's unfortunate for enthusiasts, but it shouldn't be a surprise.Continue reading Alfa Romeo abandoned the Spider to focus on crossovers Alfa Romeo abandoned the Spider to focus on crossovers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW's Goel rises to top U.S. aftersales post

  07-09-2016 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen Group of America has named a new aftersales chief for the VW and Audi brands in the U.S. Effective Oct. 16, Anu Goel, 53, will take over as executive vice president of group aftersales and services at VW Group of America.
  
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• Tesla 'Explores' US with Airstream Design Studio in tow

  07-09-2016 19:17
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Car Buying,Green Automakers,ElectricTesla takes its showroom on the road in a trailer behind the Model X.Continue reading Tesla 'Explores' US with Airstream Design Studio in tow Tesla 'Explores' US with Airstream Design Studio in tow originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Vans looks beyond the vehicle

  07-09-2016 18:51
  
  Mercedes-Benz Vans said it would no longer be a mere manufacturer of vans and associated services but would "evolve into a provider of customer-focused holistic system solutions".
  
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• 2017 Bentley Flying Spur W12 S laughs at the 200-mph barrier

  07-09-2016 18:48
  
  Filed under:Bentley,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceIt's not a Speed, but Bentley's new Flying Spur W12 S is one of the fastest and most comfortable ways to cruise at 202 miles per hour. The others? They have wings.Continue reading 2017 Bentley Flying Spur W12 S laughs at the 200-mph barrier 2017 Bentley Flying Spur W12 S laughs at the 200-mph barrier originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Are you driving a germobile?

  07-09-2016 18:04
  
  Filed under:Open RoadSo when was the last time you bothered to clean your car's interior?Continue reading Are you driving a germobile? Are you driving a germobile? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo First Drive

  07-09-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Porsche,First Drives,Hatchback,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceYeah, it's prettier, but that's just the beginning.Continue reading 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo First Drive 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK builds Calais wall as FTA laments 'public order collapse'

  07-09-2016 17:50
  Britain's Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed confirmation by the UK Home Office it will fund a 1km wall at the Port of Calais' most intense flashpoint, but cites a "collapse of public order" as migrants fashion weapons to hurl at lorries.as reports emerge of desperate migrants sharpening tree branches to throw as spears at lorries.
  
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• Drone logistics firm partners with Mercedes-Benz Vans

  07-09-2016 17:50
  
  Autonomous drone logistics systems developer Matternet is forming a strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz Vans to create the "future of delivery".
  
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• Did the battery really fly out of a Tesla Model S during crash in Holland? [UPDATE]

  07-09-2016 17:48
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricTesla is investigating.Continue reading Did the battery really fly out of a Tesla Model S during crash in Holland? [UPDATE] Did the battery really fly out of a Tesla Model S during crash in Holland? [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Did the battery really fly out of a Tesla Model S during crash in Holland?

  07-09-2016 17:48
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricTesla is investigating.Continue reading Did the battery really fly out of a Tesla Model S during crash in Holland? Did the battery really fly out of a Tesla Model S during crash in Holland? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Volvo V90 D5 Momentum review

  07-09-2016 17:20
  
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  The Volvo V90 has already impressed us with its classy cabin and refined drive, but how does the higher-powered D5 diesel fare on UK roads?The new Volvo V90 has finally arrived in the UK, and has already beaten the Audi A6 in our twin test. That comparison was for the lower-powrered D4 version, however, now we've tested the 232bhp D5 Powerpulse model, which features some clever engine tech to reduce turbo lag. But can the powerful four-cyl
  
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• Mercedes-Benz has a Vision of autonomous, drone-launching delivery vans

  07-09-2016 17:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Emerging Technologies,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricMercedes imagines the van as a mobile distribution center.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz has a Vision of autonomous, drone-launching delivery vans Mercedes-Benz has a Vision of autonomous, drone-launching delivery vans originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Land Rover sends a Bear skydiving to show off its intelligent seats

  07-09-2016 17:06
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Land Rover,Emerging Technologies,Technology,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadSmart seats are perfect for lethargic owners.Continue reading Land Rover sends a Bear skydiving to show off its intelligent seats Land Rover sends a Bear skydiving to show off its intelligent seats originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cars.com to spin off from Tegna

  07-09-2016 16:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tegna Inc., the broadcaster once part of Gannett, will spin off auto-sales website Cars.com and is evaluating a sale of its CareerBuilder job-hunting unit. Alex Vetter, a longtime Cars.com executive, will lead the independent company as CEO.
  
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• AC Heritage reprises the iconic 1962 Cobra

  07-09-2016 16:36
  
  Filed under:Automotive History,Convertible,ClassicsTime travel is no longer necessary to buy a brand-new AC Cobra.Continue reading AC Heritage reprises the iconic 1962 Cobra AC Heritage reprises the iconic 1962 Cobra originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How a defecting Soviet pilot showed the US the MiG-25 was a paper tiger

  07-09-2016 16:28
  
  Filed under:MilitaryThe Soviet Union's MiG-25 was a big, scary, high-speed fighter. That is, until Western governments got their hands on it, thanks to Soviet Flight Lieutenant Viktor Ivanovich Belenko.Continue reading How a defecting Soviet pilot showed the US the MiG-25 was a paper tiger How a defecting Soviet pilot showed the US the MiG-25 was a paper tiger originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this
  
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• Sono Motors crowdfunds $200k for its out-there solar-powered EV

  07-09-2016 16:16
  
  Filed under:Green,Europe,Electric,SolarSono's electric vehicle will be covered in solar panels to extend rangeContinue reading Sono Motors crowdfunds $200k for its out-there solar-powered EV Sono Motors crowdfunds $200k for its out-there solar-powered EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi A5 and S5 Sportbacks look slinky for the Paris Motor Show

  07-09-2016 16:02
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Coupe,Hatchback,Sedan,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceThat's sportback, as in a sporty hatchback.Continue reading Audi A5 and S5 Sportbacks look slinky for the Paris Motor Show Audi A5 and S5 Sportbacks look slinky for the Paris Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why SUVs are taking over the market

  07-09-2016 15:59
  
  Filed under:Open RoadWhat quality is it that makes the SUV a better buying proposition for car owners and how does it help manufacturers?Continue reading Why SUVs are taking over the market Why SUVs are taking over the market originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• West European car sales up 8.1% in August

  07-09-2016 15:53
  Car sales in Western Europe grew by 8.1% in August according to data released by LMC Automotive. The August result was described by LMC as having 'picked up well after a disappointing July'.
  
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• New Mercedes Vision Van concept previews the future of commercial vehicles

  07-09-2016 15:33
  
  Mercedes' new adVANce initiative looks into how vans could look very soon, including the use of drones and intelligent cargo spacing 2016-09-07 15:10 Mercedes has revealed what it thinks the van of the future will look like. The Vision Van concept was unveiled at Mercedes’ Van Innovation Campus in Stuttgart and it gives us an early indication on what we can expect from the next generation Mercedes Sprinter panel van.
  The Vision Van concept is an electrically powered commercial vehicle and
  
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• UK dangerous driving laws to get tougher, hints PM

  07-09-2016 15:28
  
  The UK Justice Department is looking to overhaul dangerous driving laws amid concerns existing penalties are too lenient 2016-09-07 14:25 New, harsher penalties for dangerous drivers could soon be brought in by the Justice department, the Prime Minister has hinted.
  In response to concerns over the current penalties being too lenient on dangerous drivers causing fatal accidents, Theresa May said: “I’m aware of the concern there is about the law in relation to dangerous driving. I&rsq
  
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• Yes! The Toyota Supra is spied

  07-09-2016 15:25
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceLook for the enthusiast favorite to arrive for 2019.Continue reading Yes! The Toyota Supra is spied Yes! The Toyota Supra is spied originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Starship' robot delivery partners with Mercedes-Benz

  07-09-2016 15:20
  Starship Technologies, a start-up specialising in sidewalk robots for urban delivery, has announced a partnership with Mercedes-Benz Vans to develop 'Robovan', described as "the world's first transportation system integrating specially-adapted vans with autonomous delivery robots to allow efficient delivery of goods in neighbourhoods".
  
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• LA show world debuts list - Volvo V90 Cross Country

  07-09-2016 15:05
  
  The second world premiere for November's Los Angeles Auto Show has been confirmed. It will be the Volvo V90 Cross Country, which replaces the XC70. As Volvo will not have a stand at the Paris show, Los Angeles will be the new model's public debut.
  
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