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• Recharge Wrap-up: Delta Motorsport MiTRE, self-driving car engineer 'nanodegree'

  15-09-2016 23:29
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,GM,Green Automakers,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricDelta tests micro-turbine range extender on its in-house EV. Get a nanodegree in autonomous car engineering. GM joins RE100.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Delta Motorsport MiTRE, self-driving car engineer 'nanodegree' Recharge Wrap-up: Delta Motorsport MiTRE, self-driving car engineer 'nanodegree' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&n
  
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• Growth Opportunities in the Global Automotive Sensor Market 2016 ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  15-09-2016 23:09 via prnewswire.com
  
  Growth Opportunities in the Global Automotive Sensor Market 2016 ...
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  NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The global automotive sensor market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2016 to 2021. The major drivers of ...and more »
  
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• Adient sees profit rising post-spinoff from Johnson Controls

  15-09-2016 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Adient, the automotive seat maker being spun off from Johnson Controls, forecast adjusted profit of as much as $900 million on $17 billion in sales in the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, its first as a standalone company.
  
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• Tokyo Motor Show sets 2017 dates, vows boost in attendance

  15-09-2016 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The next Tokyo Motor Show will be held Oct. 27 to Nov. 5 in 2017, organizers announced, pledging to boost attendance after a slight dip in turnout last year.
  
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• Supplier Alpha agrees to pay $9 million fine in U.S. price-fixing probe

  15-09-2016 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Japanese door handle and lock supplier Alpha has agreed to pay a $9 million fine for its role in an international price-fixing conspiracy, the U.S. Justice Department said today.
  
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• The last Mitsubishi Evolution in the US sold for $76,400

  15-09-2016 22:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,GM,Green Automakers,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricThe last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sold for $76,400 to benefit Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.Continue reading The last Mitsubishi Evolution in the US sold for $76,400 The last Mitsubishi Evolution in the US sold for $76,400 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.9M vehicles for airbag defect linked to 3 deaths

  15-09-2016 22:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 1.9 million vehicles worldwide for an airbag defect that is linked to three deaths and five injuries.
  
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• Diesel-powered Ford F-150 caught completely undisguised

  15-09-2016 21:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Ford,Truck,DieselThe new truck will be powered by a 3.0-liter Jaguar Land Rover V6 diesel.Continue reading Diesel-powered Ford F-150 caught completely undisguised Diesel-powered Ford F-150 caught completely undisguised originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai recalls certain Tucsons after NHTSA meeting

  15-09-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai, after meeting with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is recalling 41,000 2016 Tucsons for a potentially faulty accelerator pedal.
  
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• Synergy Automotive gears up for gruelling charity challenge - Harrogate Informer

  15-09-2016 21:28 via harrogate-news.co.uk
  
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  Synergy Automotive gears up for gruelling charity challenge
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  A 13 -strong team from Synergy Automotive is braving muddy lakes; scaling castle walls and tackling kilometres of trenches help The Rainbow Fund to provide vital equipment for the children's department at Harrogate District Hospital. MD, Paul Parkinson ...
  
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• China's BYD expands U.S. manufacturing plant

  15-09-2016 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chinese automaker BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, said it launched its second of three phases of construction at its manufacturing plant in Lancaster, Calif., on Tuesday.
  
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• Buick-GMC dealership, three others, indicted in Pa. for fraudulent loan scheme

  15-09-2016 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A federal grand jury has indicted a western Pennsylvania dealership and three men accused of wire fraud stemming from submitting bogus loan applications.
  
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• U.S. congressional panel to hold fuel rules hearing

  15-09-2016 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A congressional panel will hold a hearing on Sept. 22 to look at the fate of U.S. fuel efficiency rules through 2025 amid growing concerns from automakers.
  
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• British DeLorean owner goes 88 mph, gets a speeding ticket

  15-09-2016 20:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Humor,Weird Car News,UKWhat did you expect was going to happen?Continue reading British DeLorean owner goes 88 mph, gets a speeding ticket British DeLorean owner goes 88 mph, gets a speeding ticket originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• North Carolina man saves fellow motorist from burning wreck

  15-09-2016 19:17
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Ford,Driving,Safety,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Diesel,Police/EmergencyIntense footage of what happens immediately after a car crash.Continue reading North Carolina man saves fellow motorist from burning wreck North Carolina man saves fellow motorist from burning wreck originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat trims prices, adds features to fight tiny-car bias

  15-09-2016 18:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After a rough 2016 for small cars in the U.S., Italy's puckish Fiat brand is resetting itself for the 2017 model year with lower prices, more content and simpler packages of features within each offering. Fiat is cutting prices in the U.S.
  
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• Giant moon balloon terrorizes Chinese city

  15-09-2016 18:46
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,ChinaFreak out in a Moonage daydream.Continue reading Giant moon balloon terrorizes Chinese city Giant moon balloon terrorizes Chinese city originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump rebukes Ford's small car Mexico plan

  15-09-2016 18:39
  
  Ford CEO Mark Fields has said all of the automaker's small car production would be leaving US plants and heading to lower-cost Mexico, drawing another rebuke from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
  
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• Toyota Argentina eyes new markets as Brazil demand drops

  15-09-2016 18:39
  
  Toyota Argentina has been targeting new markets in south and central America to keep production up as demand for cars from recession-ridden Brazil plummets, a company executive told Reuters.
  
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• GM eyes 100% renewable energy by 2050

  15-09-2016 18:39
  
  General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100% renewable energy - such as wind, sun and landfill gas - by 2050.
  
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• Lexus Kinetic Seat is the spider silk car seat of the future

  15-09-2016 18:38
  
  Lexus claims its new concept revolutionises the car seat. It's set to debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show 2016-09-15 19:00 Car seats aren’t known for being too exciting, but Lexus has come up with a new concept that it says will completely change the principles of car seat design and occupancy - and that sounds quite exciting to us. Called the Kinetic Seat Concept, it will go on display as a stand-alone feature at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, alongside the UX concept car the brand has al
  
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• Robby Gordon's father and stepmother found dead in Orange County home

  15-09-2016 18:21
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Motorsports,RacingPolice suspect a murder-suicide.Continue reading Robby Gordon's father and stepmother found dead in Orange County home Robby Gordon's father and stepmother found dead in Orange County home originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Part-exchange still the most popular way to sell your car

  15-09-2016 18:15
  
  Part exchanging tops Auto Express poll for selling a car as motorists shun more modern methods 2016-09-17 08:00 Nearly half of drivers looking to sell their car would still part-exchange it for a new model at a dealer, according to a new Auto Express poll. This result comes despite the growing range of alternatives facing motorists with an old car they want to replace. 
  Our survey asked 2,800 Auto Express readers how they preferred to sell a car with part exchanging coming out as the clear
  
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• Best way of selling your car? part-exchange vs classified ads vs online services

  15-09-2016 18:15
  
  Part exchanging tops Auto Express poll but what is the best way of selling a car? 2016-09-17 08:00 Nearly half of drivers looking to sell their car would still part-exchange it for a new model at a dealer, according to an Auto Express poll. This result comes despite the growing range of alternatives facing motorists with an old car they want to replace. 
  Our survey asked 2,800 Auto Express readers how they preferred to sell a car with part exchanging coming out as the clear favourite with
  
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• Volvo gives the V90 a lift with the new Cross Country

  15-09-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Volvo,Crossover,WagonVolvo's newest, coolest wagon gets the company's classic Cross Country treatment.Continue reading Volvo gives the V90 a lift with the new Cross Country Volvo gives the V90 a lift with the new Cross Country originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Futuristic Tech of the GM Technical Center | Translogic 206

  15-09-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Translogic,Videos,GM,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyVR caves, space robots, and robogloves, oh my!Continue reading Futuristic Tech of the GM Technical Center | Translogic 206 Futuristic Tech of the GM Technical Center | Translogic 206 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda Civic Hybrid: plug-in version of the mk10 Civic on the cards

  15-09-2016 17:50
  
  Honda bosses think diesel is dying, with electrified powertrains under consideration for all-new Civic 2016-09-16 07:00 Honda is already considering fitting the all-new Civic with a hybrid powertrain according to company bosses, Auto Express can reveal.
  Despite launching with only two petrol engines, chief operating officer Katsushi Inoue has admitted that the brand is considering adding a hybrid model, to compete with rivals like the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Ioniq.
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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk allegedly impersonated by oil exec in email

  15-09-2016 17:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,ElectricApparently, sending an email from [email protected] was enough to raise a few red flags.Continue reading Tesla CEO Elon Musk allegedly impersonated by oil exec in email Tesla CEO Elon Musk allegedly impersonated by oil exec in email originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna considering new car plants after getting BMW 5-series deal

  15-09-2016 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Magna International is contemplating a new assembly plant after securing a deal to build luxury sedans for BMW AG, which will help fill capacity at its flagship factory in Graz, Austria.
  
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• Everything You Need to Know About Automotive Warranties - RoadandTrack.com

  15-09-2016 17:23 via roadandtrack.com
  
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  Everything You Need to Know About Automotive Warranties
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  Breaking down the different types of warranties and what they mean from a legal perspective. Getty Ulrich Baumgarten. By Collin Woodard. Sep 15, 2016. Warranties are great, especially if you're in the market for a used luxury car. They alleviate some ...
  
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• Toyota Tacoma production increasing by 60% because of 'exponential' growth

  15-09-2016 17:04
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Toyota,United States,TruckMaybe if the midsize pickup market gets big enough, we could see a new Ranger and Frontier.Continue reading Toyota Tacoma production increasing by 60% because of 'exponential' growth Toyota Tacoma production increasing by 60% because of 'exponential' growth originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why You Should Watch This New Movie About the Automotive Bailout - NBCNews.com

  15-09-2016 16:40 via nbcnews.com
  
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  Why You Should Watch This New Movie About the Automotive Bailout
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  A documentary about the bankruptcy of two auto companies might seem like a quick turn-off to mainstream audiences, but this one is the car industry's version of "The Big Short," which addressed the even more arcane housing industry meltdown. A Chrysler ...
  
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• Hyundai targets the Nissan Juke with new baby SUV

  15-09-2016 16:36
  
  New small SUV to be based on the Hyundai i20, and will use engines from the new i30 when it goes on sale in 2017 2016-09-15 15:40 Hyundai is planning to bolster its SUV line-up by adding a new rival for the Nissan Juke to its range within the next 18 months, Auto Express can reveal - and our spy photographers have already caught it testing on the road.
  The Korean manufacturer has enjoyed its strongest sales performance in European history with the Tucson SUV,
  
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• Mobileye bailed on Tesla over Autopilot safety concerns

  15-09-2016 16:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,Autonomous,ElectricMobileye CEO claims Tesla's Autopilot isn't a driverless system.Continue reading Mobileye bailed on Tesla over Autopilot safety concerns Mobileye bailed on Tesla over Autopilot safety concerns originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AM General Receives Prestigious Automotive Manufacturing Certification - PR Newswire (press release)

  15-09-2016 16:32 via prnewswire.com
  
  AM General Receives Prestigious Automotive Manufacturing Certification
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  SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AM General today announced that following a rigorous external audit by NSF-International Strategic Registrations (ISR), several of its facilities are now registered to the ISO/TS 16949:2009 quality ...
  
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• Bus driver braves smoke and flames to save 20 children

  15-09-2016 16:19
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,DieselAll in a day's work for a heroic bus driver.Continue reading Bus driver braves smoke and flames to save 20 children Bus driver braves smoke and flames to save 20 children originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fitch Rates Delphi Automotive's Proposed Notes 'BBB' - Business Wire (press release)

  15-09-2016 16:02 via businesswire.com
  
  Fitch Rates Delphi Automotive's Proposed Notes 'BBB'
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  CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'BBB' to Delphi Automotive PLC's (DLPH) proposed issuance of $300 million in senior unsecured notes due 2046. DLPH's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is currently rated 'BBB' with a Stable ...and more »
  
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• The easiest, most affordable way to get the Caterham 620R is with Legos

  15-09-2016 15:48
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceThis is one kit car you can put together without a garage and endless hours of labor.Continue reading The easiest, most affordable way to get the Caterham 620R is with Legos The easiest, most affordable way to get the Caterham 620R is with Legos originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 09:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Boeing, Saab introduce entry for T-X trainer program

  15-09-2016 15:02
  
  Filed under:MilitaryThe Air Force wants to replace its aging fleet of T-38 Talon training jets with 350 new, advanced trainers. Boeing's entry is the first clean-sheet design we've seen.Continue reading Boeing, Saab introduce entry for T-X trainer program Boeing, Saab introduce entry for T-X trainer program originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 09:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mid-engine Corvette to get 7-speed dual-clutch, but no manual transmission

  15-09-2016 14:46
  
  Filed under:MilitaryThe latest: Car and Driver says a dual-clutch automatic from Tremec will be the sole gearbox in the rumored mid-engine Chevy Corvette.Continue reading Mid-engine Corvette to get 7-speed dual-clutch, but no manual transmission Mid-engine Corvette to get 7-speed dual-clutch, but no manual transmission originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 08:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford investment push will cause profit dip in 2017

  15-09-2016 14:20
  Ford CFO Bob Shanks has told a Ford investor audience that the company anticipates a further dip to profits in 2017 as the company ramps up its investment in 'emerging opportunities', especially electrification.
  
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• BMW contracts some new 5 series assembly to Magna Steyr

  15-09-2016 14:20
  Magna International said it would manufacture the new 5 Series sedan for the BMW Group at its contract vehicle assembly facility in Graz, Austria.
  
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• U.S. 2025 auto fuel-economy target gets support from suppliers

  15-09-2016 14:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. should maintain President Obama's 2025 automotive fuel-economy target because the goal spurs innovation and job growth, an executive for vehicle-parts maker Eaton said, echoing the findings of a survey of parts suppliers.
  
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• Toyota engineer aims to recharge sales for Prius plug-in

  15-09-2016 13:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The chief engineer of Toyota's Prius gasoline hybrid cars said he would like to see the automaker sell 1 million units of the new plug-in version over its product life cycle, saying the vehicle is set to become its showpiece "eco" car in the next...
  
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• Citroen C1 Furio 2016 review

  15-09-2016 13:54
  
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  The Citroen C1 Furio is cheap to run and looks good, but lacks the ability of its rivalsDon't let the racing stripes, roof spoiler and central exhaust tip fool you: the Citroen C1 Furio isn't a hot hatch. It uses the same 81bhp 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine you can find in the rest of the C1 range, and there's the option for an even smaller 1.0-litre unit too with 67bhp as well.
  The C1 Furio is aimed at younger buyers wanting somet
  
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• VW and Israeli experts to establish automotive cyber security company

  15-09-2016 13:41
  
  Volkswagen, three leading Israeli experts and their team are jointly establishing an automotive cyber security company. The newly founded Cymotive Technologies led by Yuval Diskin, Tsafrir Kats and Dr. Tamir Bechor will develop advanced cyber security solutions for next generation connected cars and mobile services.
  
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• Uber sets up self-driving cars trial in Pittsburgh

  15-09-2016 13:36
  Uber has started a self-driving ride-hail trial in the US city of Pittsburgh where it has a research centre.
  
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• Record numbers of UK drivers using phones at the wheel

  15-09-2016 13:21
  
  New RAC report says "cultural change" needed to stop drivers calling, texting and posting on social media behind the wheel 2016-09-15 13:00 Drivers are making calls, taking selfies and tweeting behind the wheel in record numbers, according to the RAC's Report on Motoring 2016.
  An estimated 11 million motorists have admitted to making or receiving a call in the last 12 months and a further five million have taken photos or videos while driving.
  Research by the RAC found attitudes to mobile phone
  
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• GKN develops complete edrive module for PHEVs

  15-09-2016 13:17
  
  GKN Driveline has developed a complete electric drive system for plug-in hybrid vehicles. The system starts production in 2019 on a global platform from a European vehicle manufacturer.
  
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• Constellium/UACJ open new auto alloy sheet plant in Kentucky

  15-09-2016 12:59
  
  Constellium and UACJ have officially opened their new manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to supply aluminium automotive body sheet to the North American automotive industry through their joint venture, Constellium-UACJ ABS.
  
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