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• Recharge Wrap-up: Peugeot eF01 folding e-bike, Australia orders Hyundai FCEVs

  08-09-2016 23:29
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,Peugeot,Alternative Fuels,Bikes,Electric,HydrogenAustralia buys 20 Hyundai next-generation fuel cell vehicles. Peugeot eF01 folding e-bike supports last-mile travel. A123, Argonne team up on energy density.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Peugeot eF01 folding e-bike, Australia orders Hyundai FCEVs Recharge Wrap-up: Peugeot eF01 folding e-bike, Australia orders Hyundai FCEVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use o
  
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• Jaguar wants to become the British electric company

  08-09-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Motorsports,Jaguar,Land Rover,CrossoverJaguar as an electric leader? It's no longer a leap.Continue reading Jaguar wants to become the British electric company Jaguar wants to become the British electric company originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford board adds Weinberg, former Goldman Sachs vice chairman

  08-09-2016 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said it named John Weinberg to its board of directors, effective Oct. 1. Weinberg, 59, will serve on Ford's nominating and governance, sustainability and innovation and finance committees.
  
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• Opel's own ad shows Ampera-e beating Opels in drag race

  08-09-2016 22:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GM,Opel,Europe,ElectricOpel touts the Ampera-e's torque and quickness in race against its own cars.Continue reading Opel's own ad shows Ampera-e beating Opels in drag race Opel's own ad shows Ampera-e beating Opels in drag race originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW beats Ford for August Twitter engagements

  08-09-2016 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The BMW brand beat out Ford in the August Twitter engagement race after Ford won four straight months since Automotive News started tracking the data in May.
  
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• Waiting for used-vehicle prices to fall? Not yet

  08-09-2016 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Used-vehicle prices, drawing strength from dealers' efficient used-car operations and higher new-vehicle transaction prices, continue to defy the gravitational pull of a growing supply of off-lease vehicles.
  
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• 10 bad driving habits that damage your car

  08-09-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under:Open RoadBad habits can be hard to break, but what if those bad habits break your car?Continue reading 10 bad driving habits that damage your car 10 bad driving habits that damage your car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia ad recreates Bo Jackson and Brian Bosworth's famous Tecmo Bowl moment

  08-09-2016 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twenty-nine years ago this November, Bo Jackson blew through Brian Bosworth on his way to a classic touchdown run on Monday Night Football. Now Kia is reliving the moment Tecmo Bowl-style in a new campaign for the Sorento SUV.
  
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• Honda patents show technology that could give you X-ray vision

  08-09-2016 21:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Honda,Safety,United States,Emerging TechnologiesThese augmented reality heads-up displays could be a big help for avoiding crashes.Continue reading Honda patents show technology that could give you X-ray vision Honda patents show technology that could give you X-ray vision originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car accidents happen, and this tool can end up saving your life

  08-09-2016 21:20
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Safety,GadgetsThis all-in-one gadget is essential for any car owner.Continue reading Car accidents happen, and this tool can end up saving your life Car accidents happen, and this tool can end up saving your life originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tips for buying a used car from a private party

  08-09-2016 21:08
  
  Filed under:Open RoadFor some consumers purchasing a used vehicle is enjoyable. The thrill of the hunt can be exhilarating. For others this experience can be daunting. Everyone can use some tips when buying a used car.Continue reading Tips for buying a used car from a private party Tips for buying a used car from a private party originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus hints at another crossover with UX concept

  08-09-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lexus, exploring plans for another crossover, revealed a muscular looking crossover concept -- the UX -- prior to its world debut at the Paris Motor Show. Lexus is thought to be interested in a small crossover for the global market.
  
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• 2018 Buick Enclave spied looking slim in Death Valley

  08-09-2016 20:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Buick,GM,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryThree-row SUV looks like it's been put on a diet.Continue reading 2018 Buick Enclave spied looking slim in Death Valley 2018 Buick Enclave spied looking slim in Death Valley originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear invests in supplier of seat heating and cooling systems

  08-09-2016 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lear said it acquired a minority equity interest in a Tuscon, Ariz.-based supplier of heating and cooling systems for seats.
  
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• Jeep burned down by new Samsung Galaxy Note 7

  08-09-2016 20:27
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Recalls,Weird Car News,Jeep,Smartphone,SUVA Florida family is out a Jeep Cherokee and a brand new cell phone after a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 left on a charger allegedly burst into flames on Monday and destroyed both itself and the Jeep.Continue reading Jeep burned down by new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Jeep burned down by new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&nb
  
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• Jeep burned down by hot new Samsung Galaxy Note 7

  08-09-2016 20:27
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Recalls,Weird Car News,Jeep,Smartphone,SUVA Florida family is out a Jeep Cherokee and a brand new cell phone after a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 left on a charger allegedly burst into flames on Monday and destroyed both itself and the Jeep.Continue reading Jeep burned down by hot new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Jeep burned down by hot new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email
  
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• Driving the Panamera and Mike's Rant | Autoblog Podcast #487

  08-09-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,GMC,PorscheThe latest news, driving impressions of the Porsche Panamera Turbo and GMC Acadia, and Mike has a rant about sexism.Continue reading Driving the Panamera and Mike's Rant | Autoblog Podcast #487 Driving the Panamera and Mike's Rant | Autoblog Podcast #487 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Return of the real SHO | 2017 Ford Fusion Sport First Drive

  08-09-2016 19:25
  
  Filed under:Ford,First Drives,Sedan,PerformanceIt's stylish, has 325 horsepower and all-wheel drive, and uses an engine from a pickup truck. God bless America.Continue reading Return of the real SHO | 2017 Ford Fusion Sport First Drive Return of the real SHO | 2017 Ford Fusion Sport First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Finally, Lexus has a sick-looking crossover concept

  08-09-2016 19:16
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Paris Motor Show,Lexus,Crossover,SUVThe styling is beyond flared.Continue reading Finally, Lexus has a sick-looking crossover concept Finally, Lexus has a sick-looking crossover concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Truck crash buries Delaware freeway in blank pennies

  08-09-2016 19:06
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Driving,SafetyCommuters around New Castle, Delaware got a nasty surprise this morning when they discovered northbound I-95 was closed due to a truck crash that buried the freeway in pennies.Continue reading Truck crash buries Delaware freeway in blank pennies Truck crash buries Delaware freeway in blank pennies originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• Green light for Jaguar Land Rover's electric car programme

  08-09-2016 18:56
  
  Entrance into Formula E with Panasonic Jaguar Racing I-Type sets foundation for Jaguar and Land Rover EVs 2016-09-08 17:58 The new Panasonic Jaguar Racing Formula E team will kick-start a whole new product offensive based around electrification.
  Speaking to Auto Express, at the launch of the I-TYPE racer JLR engineering boss Nick Rogers said: “The race team is a key part of our product development and will have full access to all of our engineering and test facilities.”
  Rogers also
  
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• Caterham reveals exclusive Seven Sprint

  08-09-2016 18:54
  
  Only 60 examples of limted run model to be built priced from £27,995 2016-09-09 00:01 Caterham has released an exclusive version of its iconic sportscar, called the Seven Sprint. It marks 60 years of Seven production – which the brand celebrates next year – and is inspired by a model that was planned to debut in the ‘60s but never launched.
  Only 60 examples of the Sprint will be made available in the UK and European markets, each priced from £27, 995. The car will
  
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• Lexus UX concept bound for Paris Motor Show previews new SUV

  08-09-2016 18:45
  
  The Paris Motor Show-bound Lexus UX concept car previews new Lexus design language 2016-09-08 17:45 Lexus will reveal a new concept car at the 2016 Paris Motor Show later this month called the UX. Rather than directly preview an upcoming model the concept “takes Lexus’ design language to the next level” according to the luxury Japanese brand.
  Only one rear image of the UX has been released, while the concept has been created at Lexus’s European Design Centre, ED2.
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• Ford lowers 2016 pre-tax profit forecast on expanded recall

  08-09-2016 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford lowered its 2016 adjusted pre-tax profit forecast to $10.2 billion from the at least $10.8 billion it forecast in July because of a $640 million charge for an expanded vehicle recall, the company said today.
  
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• Elio's latest, more expensive trike coming to LA Auto Show

  08-09-2016 18:20
  
  Filed under:Green,LA Auto Show,Green AutomakersElio will be back, and the delayed delivery date is getting close.Continue reading Elio's latest, more expensive trike coming to LA Auto Show Elio's latest, more expensive trike coming to LA Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat Chrysler's rising star executive swept up in criminal probe, report says

  08-09-2016 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Reid Bigland, the 49-year-old head of U.S. sales for Fiat Chrysler and CEO of FCA Canada, is at the center of U.S.
  
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• Ford engine investment cut attracts Welsh government scrutiny

  08-09-2016 17:47
  Ford says its decision to axe GBP81m (US$108m) from an initial GBP181m budget allocated for engine development in South Wales will not impact jobs, although the government in Cardiff will hold the automaker's feet to the fire ensuring its investment conditions are upheld.
  
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• Dana to build gear factory in Hungary

  08-09-2016 17:47
  
  Dana said it plans to construct a gear manufacturing facility in Europe.
  
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• Mazda to recall 2.3 million vehicles worldwide

  08-09-2016 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mazda said it would recall a total of 2.3 million vehicles worldwide over potential problems with their rear gates, along with a separate issue involving diesel engines.
  
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• Peugeot Boxer gets power boost with new Euro6 engine

  08-09-2016 17:18
  
  The Peugeot Boxer is now available with the latest BlueHDI 2.0-litre engine that comply with the Euro6 emissions standards2016-09-08 13:00 The Peugeot Boxer panel van has been updated with the new range of Euro6 compliant BlueHDi diesel engines that give combined cycle fuel economy of up to 47mpg. Emissions of CO2 are cut by as much as 30g/km to 154g/km in the same mid-range version.  
  The BlueHDi technology, first seen in the company's SUV and saloon cars, also means an increase in b
  
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• Ford expands door latch recall to 1.5 million more vehicles

  08-09-2016 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said it will recall 1.5 million more vehicles for faulty door latches after regulators told the automaker that a regional recall announced in August was insufficient.
  
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• Global Automotive Antenna Module Market to Grow at a CAGR of Over 7% Through 2020, Reports Technavio - Yahoo Sports

  08-09-2016 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Global Automotive Antenna Module Market to Grow at a CAGR of Over 7% Through 2020, Reports Technavio
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  The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global automotive antenna module market for 2016-2020. The report includes the entire range of automotive antennas available in the market. In order to calculate the market size ...and more »
  
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• Iran harasses US Navy in international waters (again)

  08-09-2016 17:02
  
  Filed under:MilitaryAn official said that if the US government had diplomatic relations with Iran, this latest incident would have been enough to warrant an official diplomatic protest from the State Department.Continue reading Iran harasses US Navy in international waters (again) Iran harasses US Navy in international waters (again) originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 11:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• All about new-age automatic transmissions

  08-09-2016 16:59
  
  Filed under:Open RoadDiscusses the new-fangled automatics being used to meet the desire to improve gas mileageContinue reading All about new-age automatic transmissions All about new-age automatic transmissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford expands door latch recall by 1.5 million cars

  08-09-2016 16:55
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,Safety,United StatesThis recall expansion brings the total number of affected cars to nearly 2.4 million.Continue reading Ford expands door latch recall by 1.5 million cars Ford expands door latch recall by 1.5 million cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Best practices' for autonomous car testing sought by new industry group

  08-09-2016 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bolstering shaky public confidence in the safety of autonomous cars will be a key aim for a new group of transportation, research and former government officials formed to issue recommendations about how driverless cars should be tested on public...
  
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• Send in military urges RHA as Calais chaos spirals

  08-09-2016 16:23
  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) is urging the French government to send its army to disperse migrants massing at Calais, while branding the UK's decision to build a new wall at the Port, "a waste of money."
  
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• Volvo and Autoliv are bringing autonomous software to the masses

  08-09-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,FutureIs there a company Volvo won't partner with?Continue reading Volvo and Autoliv are bringing autonomous software to the masses Volvo and Autoliv are bringing autonomous software to the masses originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Local Motors could change the auto industry more than autonomy

  08-09-2016 15:18
  
  Filed under:Autoline on Autoblog,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,FutureIt's not the way we drive cars that could change, it's how we build and sell them that's ready to be disrupted.Continue reading Why Local Motors could change the auto industry more than autonomy Why Local Motors could change the auto industry more than autonomy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• RSM Survey Shows Positive Outlook for Manufacturing, Automotive Sector - PR Newswire (press release)

  08-09-2016 15:04 via prnewswire.com
  
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  CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RSM US LLP ("RSM) today announced the release of the results from its annual survey of middle market manufacturers, which shows manufacturers and automotive suppliers are optimistic about business growth.
  
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• VW, Mercedes-Benz see China as new EV hotbed

  08-09-2016 14:44
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Volkswagen,China,Europe,Germany,ElectricA billion people. A billion EVs?Continue reading VW, Mercedes-Benz see China as new EV hotbed VW, Mercedes-Benz see China as new EV hotbed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China auto sales rise 25% on rush to beat expiring tax cut

  08-09-2016 14:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  China's passenger-vehicle sales climbed for a sixth consecutive month as consumers rushed to buy ahead of a tax cut due to expire at year-end and General Motors and Great Wall Motor emerged from stiff pricing competition with rising deliveries.
  
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• Students from Middlesbrough schools inspired by automotive ... - The Northern Echo (registration)

  08-09-2016 14:18 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
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  A SCHEME to get more young people involved in the automotive sector has been launched, with the support of some of the industry's biggest…and more »
  
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• Students from Middlesbrough schools inspired by automotive industry as they visit AV Dawson - The Northern Echo (registration)

  08-09-2016 14:18 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
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  Students from Middlesbrough schools inspired by automotive industry as they visit AV Dawson
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  A SCHEME to get more young people involved in the automotive sector has been launched, with the support of some of the industry's biggest organisations. The High Tide Foundation has launched a new automotive cadetship with students from three ...and more »
  
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• Q&A with EVEN Electric: Will online sales revolutionize EVs?

  08-09-2016 14:01
  
  Filed under:Green,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,Green Automakers,Canada,ElectricThese three guys sure think so.Continue reading Q&A with EVEN Electric: Will online sales revolutionize EVs? Q&A with EVEN Electric: Will online sales revolutionize EVs? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda recalls 668,000 more cars in Japan over Takata airbags

  08-09-2016 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda plans to recall about 668,000 vehicles in Japan to replace airbag inflators supplied by Takata, as part of an expanded nationwide recall announced earlier this year.
  
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• MG Motor Group UK Helps To Set Automotive Safety Standards - FleetPoint

  08-09-2016 13:26 via fleetpoint.org
  
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  With just 18 months to go until the introduction of mandatory in-car emergency call (eCall) systems for all new type approval vehicles sold within the European Union, MG Motor UK has confirmed its involvement as part of the CEN TC278/WG15 intelligent ...and more »
  
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• Nearly half of UK motorists give their car keys to strangers

  08-09-2016 13:13
  
  With car thefts up eight per cent in the last year, 43% of motorists say they've left car keys with people they don't know 2016-09-08 12:10 Despite reported incidents of car thefts rising by eight per cent in the last year, a new study has found nearly half of British drivers leave their car keys with a stranger at least once every year.
  Of the 43 per cent of car owners who admitted to handing their keys to someone they don’t know, a further 71 per cent failed to check whether any compani
  
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• X4 becomes BMW Brazil's sixth locally assembled model

  08-09-2016 13:05
  Almost two years after the first locally assembled car -  a 328i - left the line at its Araquari plant in the southern state of Santa Catarina, BMW Brazil chose the X4 to be its sixth locally built product.
  
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• Volkswagen to produce Polo Vivo in Kenya

  08-09-2016 12:34
  
  Volkswagen plans to start CKD production of the Polo Vivo in Kenya at the end of 2016.
  
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