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• Tesla shareholders sue over SolarCity deal

  19-09-2016 23:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Electric,SolarTesla announced the $2.6 billion buyout of SolarCity in August. Not everyone is happy.Continue reading Tesla shareholders sue over SolarCity deal Tesla shareholders sue over SolarCity deal originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Michael Schumacher's family sues German magazine over health claims

  19-09-2016 22:59
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,RacingTwo years after his accident, Schumacher still can't walk.Continue reading Michael Schumacher's family sues German magazine over health claims Michael Schumacher's family sues German magazine over health claims originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Obama administration set to release self-driving car guidelines

  19-09-2016 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Obama administration today plans to unveil a policy framework to govern the development of self-driving cars, including new ways for automakers to share information on emerging technology with the government, people familiar with the...
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Faraday Future snags VW exec, Trump's RFS blunder

  19-09-2016 22:27
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Volkswagen,Alternative Fuels,Ethanol,ElectricMotev car service caters to high-profile clients. FF hires VW Senior VP Jeorg Sommer. Trump campaign says RFS position was posted in error. Elio updates on binding reservations.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Faraday Future snags VW exec, Trump's RFS blunder Recharge Wrap-up: Faraday Future snags VW exec, Trump's RFS blunder originally appeared on Autoblog
  
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• Uber hopes facilities in Detroit will help shape its autonomous future

  19-09-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation Alternatives,United States,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousHere's why it makes sense for Uber to focus on The Motor City.Continue reading Uber hopes facilities in Detroit will help shape its autonomous future Uber hopes facilities in Detroit will help shape its autonomous future originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kitten rescued from busy Russian freeway by heroic driver

  19-09-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car NewsFrom Russia with cuddles.Continue reading Kitten rescued from busy Russian freeway by heroic driver Kitten rescued from busy Russian freeway by heroic driver originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Faraday Future's electric crossover caught testing in the Mojave

  19-09-2016 20:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Green Automakers,Crossover,ElectricThe heavily camouflaged test vehicle appears to be far along in development.Continue reading Faraday Future's electric crossover caught testing in the Mojave Faraday Future's electric crossover caught testing in the Mojave originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 14:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford tries to fire back at Trump, citing Ohio-made trucks

  19-09-2016 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford Motor, attempting to push back against criticism by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for moving work to Mexico, is highlighting its booming business in big trucks after shifting production to an Ohio factory from south of the...
  
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• Microsoft outlines the future of digital transformation in the automotive industry - WinBeta

  19-09-2016 19:52 via winbeta.org
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  Microsoft outlines the future of digital transformation in the automotive industry
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  The driverless future of automobiles is is becoming more of a certainty every week. Last month, the first self-driving taxi's hit the streets in Singapore. Just last week, Uber unveiled their first self-driving taxis in Pittsburgh. These are still just ...
  
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• Factory Update – Automotive Expansion in the Southern U.S. - ENGINEERING.com

  19-09-2016 19:52 via engineering.com
  
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  Factory Update – Automotive Expansion in the Southern U.S.
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  There's been some good news for the automotive sector in the Southern United States. Three automotive manufacturers have announced expansions to facilities in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia with a total investment amounting to over USD ...
  
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• Audi exec suspended over diesel scandal

  19-09-2016 19:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Audi,Volkswagen,DieselHe's already been asked to clean out his desk.Continue reading Audi exec suspended over diesel scandal Audi exec suspended over diesel scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber plans to open Detroit facility

  19-09-2016 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ride-hailing company Uber is preparing to plant roots in Detroit to collaborate with top auto suppliers and automakers. The news today follows Uber's launch of an autonomous vehicle ride-hailing program in Pittsburgh last week.
  
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• Paul Walker could still appear in Fast and Furious movies

  19-09-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/MoviesThanks to his brothers as stand-ins.Continue reading Paul Walker could still appear in Fast and Furious movies Paul Walker could still appear in Fast and Furious movies originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM-Unifor talks head toward deadline; union says 'we are close'

  19-09-2016 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM and Canadian union Unifor remain locked in negotiations with less than an hour remaining before the midnight strike deadline, a union spokeswoman said. 'We feel that we are close,' she said.
  
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• Subaru's three-row Tribeca replacement spotted testing with Explorer and CX-9 in tow

  19-09-2016 18:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Subaru,Crossover,SUVThree-row SUV hides new rugged design.Continue reading Subaru's three-row Tribeca replacement spotted testing with Explorer and CX-9 in tow Subaru's three-row Tribeca replacement spotted testing with Explorer and CX-9 in tow originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW has fixed 10% of dodgy diesels in Europe

  19-09-2016 18:15
  
  Volkswagen reportedly has said it is making slow progress on fixing cars equipped with illicit engine software in Europe, having repaired less than 10% of the 8.5m affected models.
  
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• "Safety still an option" in India - Global NCAP

  19-09-2016 17:45
  
  Limited progress from the Renault Kwid and an encouraging showing from the Honda Mobilio are the latest results for Global NCAP for vehicles sold in India but the organisation said: "However overall disappointment as safety is still considered an option and not a standard."
  
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• Here's more proof BMW is working on a super-secret 8 Series

  19-09-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Coupe,LuxuryThe new full-sized coupe will be based off the current BMW 7 Series sedan.Continue reading Here's more proof BMW is working on a super-secret 8 Series Here's more proof BMW is working on a super-secret 8 Series originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Emissions from ethanol production may be way worse than we thought

  19-09-2016 17:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Emissions,Ethanol,United StatesMath is hard.Continue reading Emissions from ethanol production may be way worse than we thought Emissions from ethanol production may be way worse than we thought originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Michigan says no to Tesla direct sales, again

  19-09-2016 17:11
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,ElectricLooks like the grassroots will once again need to step up to promote Tesla in Michigan.Continue reading Michigan says no to Tesla direct sales, again Michigan says no to Tesla direct sales, again originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Saleen S7 lives! Now with 1,000 horsepower

  19-09-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Earnings/Financials,Motorsports,Coupe,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsAmerica's supercar is back with LaFerrari-besting power.Continue reading The Saleen S7 lives! Now with 1,000 horsepower The Saleen S7 lives! Now with 1,000 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• $1.73 Billion Growth Opportunities for Adhesives in the US Automotive Industry 2016-2021: Leading Players are HB ... - Business Wire (press release)

  19-09-2016 16:40 via businesswire.com
  
  $1.73 Billion Growth Opportunities for Adhesives in the US Automotive Industry 2016-2021: Leading Players are HB ...
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  According to a new market report published, the future of adhesives in the US automotive industry looks attractive with opportunities in the passenger car and light commercial vehicles. Adhesives in the US automotive industry are forecast to grow at a ...and more »
  
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• Lyft expects self-driving cars to handle most rides in 5 years

  19-09-2016 16:31
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,FutureLet the pink mustache take control.Continue reading Lyft expects self-driving cars to handle most rides in 5 years Lyft expects self-driving cars to handle most rides in 5 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 10:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla-SolarCity deal may face delay from suits as cash burns

  19-09-2016 16:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors faces a potential delay in its acquisition of SolarCity Corp. from four shareholder lawsuits, creating added urgency as both companies use up cash.
  
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• Tesla says lawsuits could delay SolarCity deal

  19-09-2016 16:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elon Musk-led Tesla Motor said today its proposed acquisition of SolarCity Corp. could be delayed due to shareholder lawsuits challenging the deal.
  
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• Now might be the best time ever to buy a Tesla

  19-09-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Car Buying,ElectricPressure from Elon Musk and Wall Street means that Tesla buyers might score big for the next week or so.Continue reading Now might be the best time ever to buy a Tesla Now might be the best time ever to buy a Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Jeep Com-Patriot looks like a mini Grand Cherokee

  19-09-2016 15:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Jeep,Crossover,SUVNew SUV has a European touch and an upscale look.Continue reading 2017 Jeep Com-Patriot looks like a mini Grand Cherokee 2017 Jeep Com-Patriot looks like a mini Grand Cherokee originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China to build more EV charging stations

  19-09-2016 15:08
  
  China is planning to accelerate the construction of electric vehicle charging facilities in residential areas to boost production and sales of EVs.
  
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• 2016 Singapore Grand Prix Race Recap | Setting the stage for the final rounds

  19-09-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,Renault,Asia,RacingThe 2016 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix started and ended with bangs - one more literal than the other. In between, differing race strategies mixed up the field and almost mixed up the end of the race.Continue reading 2016 Singapore Grand Prix Race Recap | Setting the stage for the final rounds 2016 Singapore Grand Prix Race Recap | Setting the stage for the final rounds originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 0
  
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• Lighter, more efficient transmissions - Q&A with Drive System Design

  19-09-2016 14:24
  Lightweight materials is a hot topic in automotive manufacture in the battle to reduce carbon emissions. Now a technical partnership between engineering consultancy, Drive System Design (DSD) and international chemical and advanced materials company, Solvay SA, is exploring the potential for large-scale use of plastic composites in transmissions and drivelines. To find out more, we spoke to DSD's president, North America, Shaun Mepham.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1991 Mercury Capri

  19-09-2016 14:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Mazda,Mercury,PerformanceOur favorite was the Fox-bodied version.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1991 Mercury Capri Junkyard Gem: 1991 Mercury Capri originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia calls for greater investment in UK hydrogen infrastructure

  19-09-2016 13:49
  
  The call to invest more into hydrogen infrastructure follows a new report that says we could see 1.6 million hydrogen cars in the UK by 2030 2016-09-19 13:30 Kia has called on the UK Government to come up with a long-term hydrogen vehicle strategy that includes a clear timeline for infrastructure projects. This comes after a new report concluded there could be as many as 1.6 million hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) on Britain’s roads by 2030. 
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• Haldex picks ZF's $647 million bid over higher Knorr-Bremse offer

  19-09-2016 13:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Swedish braking systems maker Haldex has backed a 5.53 billion crowns ($647 million) takeover offer from German car parts firm ZF Friedrichshafen, even though it is less than a rival bid from Germany's Knorr-Bremse.
  
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• Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vs plane: which one wins?

  19-09-2016 12:58
  
  In the ultimate track battle, we pitch a V8-engined Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT against a stunt plane - which one is faster around a track? 2016-09-19 12:21 Long-running readers of Auto Express know that along with bringing you industry-first news and the latest reviews, we like to push the boundaries with some unusual features. The library of old back issues, neatly organised in maroon-coloured leather binders in the Auto Express office, is a treasure trove of mad and wacky stunts over the past 28
  
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• Toyota opens first research centre in Latin America

  19-09-2016 12:30
  Toyota's Brazilian subsidiary (the first of the kind outside Japan, dating back to the 1950s) has opened its first Advanced Research Centre (acronym is CPA in Portuguese) in Latin America, conceived to integrate new products' and suppliers' research and development-related activities.
  
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• PSA labour bodies neutral on cobot evaluation

  19-09-2016 12:18
  PSA Groupe says its drive to examine new technology such as cobots has left its unions largely neutral.
  
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• Five ways to help pass your MoT (sponsored)

  19-09-2016 12:16
  
  For owners of cars over three years old, an annual MoT is a fact of life. Find out how to improve your chances of passing first time 2016-09-19 11:30 Your car’s annual MoT test can be daunting, but with a few simple checks it can be a stress-free experience. Here are our top five checks anyone can do.
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  This is one of the easiest jobs to do. Turn on your engine and switch on your side lights, dipped headlights and main beam in turn and jump out of the car to ensure
  
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• ZF increases public cash offer price for Haldex

  19-09-2016 11:59
  
  ZF has increased the price per share in its public cash offer for Haldex from SEK110 (US$12.86) to SEK120. The German firm has previously received full antitrust clearance in all relevant markets, allowing for a quick completion of the offer.
  
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• VW Group global sales up 6.3% in August

  19-09-2016 11:55
  
  The Volkswagen Group delivered 759,400 vehicles in August, an increase of 6.3%.
  
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• Mobileye refutes allegations by Tesla spokesperson

  19-09-2016 11:49
  
  Mobileye has said allegations recently attributed to a Tesla spokesperson regarding Mobileye's position in respect of Tesla internal computer vision efforts are incorrect and can be refuted by the facts.
  
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• Canadian union leader "encouraged" as GM deadline looms

  19-09-2016 11:47
  "The bottom line is I'm feeling encouraged by the way talks are going," the union leader in talks with GM Canada over a new contract said on Monday.
  
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• Bosch expands development and technical centre in the US

  19-09-2016 11:42
  
  Bosch is strengthening its research and development activities in the US.
  
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• Bosch coordinates EV static inductive charging project

  19-09-2016 11:41
  
  Bosch, acting as project coordinator, is working with the Fraunhofer Society and GreenIng on research into an innovative concept for charging vehicles inductively through a magnetic field while the car is parked at a charging station.
  
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• Canadian union threatens strike as GM deadline looms

  19-09-2016 11:29
  The leader of the union representing auto workers in Canada has said thousands of factory employees will strike at two General Motors plants if the sides miss a Monday night deadline for a new contract, threatening to disrupt the supply of engines that go into the company's SUVs.
  
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• SEAT Ateca diesel First Edition 2016 review

  19-09-2016 11:01
  
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  The SEAT Ateca SUV is well-made, good to drive, practical and affordable, plus First Edition spec adds plenty of kitThe new Ateca is SEAT’s long-awaited first crossover, but it couldn’t have arrived at a busier time. Buyers have been lapping up SUVs for some years, and only a handful of makers haven’t yet cashed in on the sector. To really stand out, the Ateca needs to be more than merely okay – and so it prov
  
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• What EchoPark learned from Apple

  19-09-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Sonic Automotive expands its used-vehicle-only EchoPark stores across the U.S., its grass-roots marketing targets future customers when they're young.
  
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• Toyota spends to defend its pickup perch

  19-09-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Through a series of delicate production adjustments, Toyota has managed to squeeze more Tacoma midsize pickups out of its plants in Texas and Mexico.
  
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• This transmission goes to 11

  19-09-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda has pushed gearbox boundaries by patenting a new 11-speed, three-clutch transmission. The 11-speed would be a world's first and would achieve better fuel economy and faster shifting response, Honda said in a filing with the Japan Patent Office.
  
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• New Nexteer chief promises steady hand

  19-09-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chinese-controlled Nexteer Automotive's management has undergone considerable churn.
  
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• NAFTA: Free trade, with uneven effects

  19-09-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Since NAFTA, automakers and suppliers have operated in the U.S., Canada and Mexico as if the three countries were one. But not all parties have benefited equally.
  
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