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• Volkswagen Group recalls 281,505 VWs and Audis for fuel leaks

  07-10-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Audi,Volkswagen,United StatesNo injuries or deaths have been reported.Continue reading Volkswagen Group recalls 281,505 VWs and Audis for fuel leaks Volkswagen Group recalls 281,505 VWs and Audis for fuel leaks originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Takata hires law firm Weil Gotshal with bankruptcy among options, report says

  07-10-2016 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Japanese auto supplier Takata, whose defective airbag inflators triggered the biggest recall in auto industry history, hired law firm Weil Gotshal and Manges to help it weigh options that could include bankruptcy or a sale, people with knowledge of...
  
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• Delaware finally adjusts green car incentive program to boost EVs

  07-10-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,United States,ElectricPreviously, hybrid buyers got more than EV buyers.Continue reading Delaware finally adjusts green car incentive program to boost EVs Delaware finally adjusts green car incentive program to boost EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A German mail delivery company now wants to sell electric vehicles

  07-10-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Emissions,Europe,Germany,Minivan/Van,ElectricWhat started as a project could upset the delivery industry.Continue reading A German mail delivery company now wants to sell electric vehicles A German mail delivery company now wants to sell electric vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US traffic fatalities rise 10 percent in 2016

  07-10-2016 21:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Safety,United StatesThe figure will most likely increase in the second half of the year.Continue reading US traffic fatalities rise 10 percent in 2016 US traffic fatalities rise 10 percent in 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Research and Markets - Global Automotive Optic Lenses in Safety System Market CAGR Growth of 45.56% by 2020 ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  07-10-2016 21:11 via prnewswire.com
  
  Research and Markets - Global Automotive Optic Lenses in Safety System Market CAGR Growth of 45.56% by 2020 ...
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  The global automotive optic lenses in safety system (AOLSS) market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 45.56% and 20.28% by optimistic sizing and pessimistic sizing methodology respectively, during the period 2016-2020. According to the report, the quest ...
  Global Automotive Optic Lenses in Safety System Market Growth of 45.56% CAGR by 2020 - Analysis, Techno
  
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• Research and Markets - Global Automotive Optic Lenses in Safety ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  07-10-2016 21:11 via prnewswire.com
  
  Research and Markets - Global Automotive Optic Lenses in Safety ...
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  The global automotive optic lenses in safety system (AOLSS) market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 45.56% and 20.28% by optimistic sizing and pessimistic ...
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• How to remove dog hair from car interiors | Autoblog Details

  07-10-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsWe love dogs, but removing their hair from our cars can be a bit of pain. Here are a few quick tricks to make pet hair removal much easier.Continue reading How to remove dog hair from car interiors | Autoblog Details How to remove dog hair from car interiors | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Com
  
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• Everything we know about the 2018 Ford Mustang

  07-10-2016 20:12
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Coupe,Future,PerformanceThe lowdown on the refreshed pony car.Continue reading Everything we know about the 2018 Ford Mustang Everything we know about the 2018 Ford Mustang originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Faraday Future and LG claim world's highest energy density automotive batteries - Motor Authority

  07-10-2016 20:04 via motorauthority.com
  
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  Faraday Future and LG claim world's highest energy density automotive batteries
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  California-based, Chinese-backed electric car startup Faraday Future has formed a partnership with LG Chem for the supply of lithium-ion batteries to power its cars. LG Chem has already forged ties with 20 automakers including Audi and General Motors ...
  
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• VW's new China-only electric vehicle will come with a new brand name 

  07-10-2016 19:49
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,China,ElectricForget diesel's already.Continue reading VW's new China-only electric vehicle will come with a new brand name  VW's new China-only electric vehicle will come with a new brand name  originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Autopilot a 'traffic hazard,' Germany's transport agency finds

  07-10-2016 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Autopilot function on Tesla's Model S car represents a "considerable traffic hazard," according to an internal report for Germany's Transport Ministry, a German magazine reported Friday.
  
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• The AMC Pacer from Wayne's World is going up for auction

  07-10-2016 19:36
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Auctions,HatchbackThe recent restoration includes a new stereo. The new owner will be able to rock out to Queen in HiFi.Continue reading The AMC Pacer from Wayne's World is going up for auction The AMC Pacer from Wayne's World is going up for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA prepares Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid launch

  07-10-2016 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid is being tested on the streets of metro Detroit ahead of the start of production next month.
  
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• Hurricane Matthew spares dealers in southeastern Florida, threatens Ga., S.C.

  07-10-2016 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Florida Automobile Dealers Association President Ted Smith said his dealerships in the southeastern part of the state were spared from Hurricane Matthew, but now the threat has turned north to Jacksonville, Fla., Georgia and South Carolina.
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - Suppliers to the fore...

  07-10-2016 18:53
  The big motor shows tend to be remembered for the cars on display and there's nothing wrong with that.
  
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• VW recalls 281,500 vehicles in U.S. due to fuel leaks

  07-10-2016 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen AG is recalling about 281,500 Volkswagen and Audi brand vehicles in the U.S. in three separate recalls, each due to fuel leaks but with different causes, according to a regulatory filing today.
  
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• New Citroen C3 2016 review

  07-10-2016 18:40
  
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  Image 1 of 22 10 Oct, 2016 5:00pmSteve Fowler
  The new Citroen C3 brings a fresh, funky approach to the supermini market and its key rivals should be worriedRemember the old Citroen C3? Probably not – it’s one of a series of forgettable French cars over the past decade.
  The all-new Citroen C3, however, is one of a series of Citroens that are whole lot more memorable. It’s a breath of fresh air in an ultra-conservative market dominated by Ford’s Fiesta, Vauxha
  
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• Final Ford Falcon rolls off the line in Australia

  07-10-2016 18:40
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,GM,Holden,Australia,Hatchback,Sedan,Budget,PerformanceThe Blue Oval is done making cars in the land Down Under.Continue reading Final Ford Falcon rolls off the line in Australia Final Ford Falcon rolls off the line in Australia originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Suppliers to the fore...

  07-10-2016 18:29
  The big motor shows tend to be remembered for the cars on display and there's nothing wrong with that.
  
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• A luxury crossover for people who like to drive | 2018 Audi Q5 First Drive

  07-10-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Audi,First Drives,Crossover,LuxuryIt might not look that different, but this crossover is improved from top to bottom.Continue reading A luxury crossover for people who like to drive | 2018 Audi Q5 First Drive A luxury crossover for people who like to drive | 2018 Audi Q5 First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Volvo V60 review

  07-10-2016 17:43
  
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  Image 1 of 12 9 Oct, 2016 4:00pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Volvo V60 covering the V60 Mk1 (2010-date)Volvo is arguably better known for its estates than any other car maker; it’s been famed for its big, boxy load-carriers from as far back as the seventies. And until the V60 arrived, its estates had one thing in common – they put usability ahead of style.
  The V60 reversed that, though: it was the first seriously sexy wa
  
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• Caterham launches customization program with Harrods Seven 420S

  07-10-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Convertible,PerformanceIt's expensive, but you get leather and green paint.Continue reading Caterham launches customization program with Harrods Seven 420S Caterham launches customization program with Harrods Seven 420S originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Industry Associations Partner on Pilot Program to Increase ... - Sustainable Brands

  07-10-2016 17:21 via sustainablebrands.com
  
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  SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association has announced a new project that will test the belief that increased automotive recycling is beneficial to recyclers ...and more »
  
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• Industry Associations Partner on Pilot Program to Increase Automotive Recycling - Sustainable Brands

  07-10-2016 17:21 via sustainablebrands.com
  
  Industry Associations Partner on Pilot Program to Increase Automotive Recycling
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  Approximately 12 to 15 million vehicles are scrapped each year in the United States. The average lifespan of a vehicle is estimated to be about 11.5 years, and increasingly those vehicles are comprised of more and more plastics. Recovery of plastic ...and more »
  
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• Hardcore Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe spotted testing

  07-10-2016 17:01
  
  Merc set to take aim at the BMW M4 GTS with its new Mercedes-AMG C 63 'R' coupe, and we've spotted it at the Nurburgring 2016-10-07 16:15 Mercedes-AMG appears to be working on an even faster and more hardcore version of the C63 coupe. Spied completely undisguised at the Nurburgring the test mule sports some rather obvious additions such as the huge rear wing, indicting that this could be Merc’s answer to the BMW M4 GTS.
  The changes that can be picked out on the prototype all focus on aero
  
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• The big Paris show recap | Autoblog Podcast #489

  07-10-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Paris Motor Show,Ford,Mercedes-Benz,VolkswagenWe highlight our favorites from the 2016 Paris Motor Show, talk Ford Bronco news, take a look at what we've been driving, and give out free car-buying advice.Continue reading The big Paris show recap | Autoblog Podcast #489 The big Paris show recap | Autoblog Podcast #489 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's trumped-up tweet leads to Twitter engagement win in September

  07-10-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford used the presidential debate stage to launch its most engaging tweet of September.
  
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• Quick Peugeot 3008 GTi SUV on the cards

  07-10-2016 16:57
  
  Peugeot could create a fast GTi version of its new 3008 SUV in a bit to push the range upmarket 2016-10-08 17:00 Peugeot’s new 3008 SUV could get a hot GTi version to sit above the existing GT model (pictured). The 3008 GTi would slot into the range as a racy, well-equipped flagship model to tempt buyers considering more expensive cars into Peugeot's new SUV.
  When asked about a 3008 GTi, 3008 Project Manager Marion David told Auto Express that, “GT is the fastest vers
  
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• Western Europe's car market up 6.6% in September

  07-10-2016 16:31
  
  Car sales in Western Europe grew by 6.6% in September according to data released by LMC Automotive.
  
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• Even Ford executives had issues with MyFord Touch

  07-10-2016 16:31
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ford,Lincoln,TechnologyCurrent Ford CEO Mark Fields allegedly cracked his Edge's infotainment screen in frustration after yet another MyFord Touch error.Continue reading Even Ford executives had issues with MyFord Touch Even Ford executives had issues with MyFord Touch originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Model Sondors EV could come to life through StartEngine crowdfunding

  07-10-2016 16:16
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,United States,Budget,ElectricThe Sondors Electric Car Company hopes to build on e-bike success to bring this battery-powered three-wheeler to market.Continue reading Model Sondors EV could come to life through StartEngine crowdfunding Model Sondors EV could come to life through StartEngine crowdfunding originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Average car Insurance premiums to pass £700 this year

  07-10-2016 16:11
  
  Insurers blame lack of competition, rising levels of fraud and higher repair bills when passing growing costs on to motorists 2016-10-07 15:15 The average cost of car insurance in the UK is expected to rise past £700 by the end of the year as insurers continue to pass on increasing costs to motorists, a new report has said. 
  The study by comparison site comparethemarket.com found a growing gap between the average and the cheapest car insurance deals on the market. The gap,
  
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• BMW 3 Series PHEV & future electric models - just-auto.com (registration)

  07-10-2016 16:07 via just-auto.com
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  Those who doubt the appeal of plug-in hybrids should try the BMW 330e. Instant and abundant torque, a silent surge of electric or petrol turbo power plus low emissions and excellent fuel economy make this the best all-rounder in the 3 Series range. The ...and more »
  
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• BMW 3 Series PHEV & future electric models | Automotive Industry ... - just-auto.com (registration)

  07-10-2016 16:07 via just-auto.com
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  Those who doubt the appeal of plug-in hybrids should try the BMW 330e. Instant and abundant torque, a silent surge of electric or petrol turbo power plus low ...and more »
  
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• Model Sonders EV could come to life through StartEngine crowdfunding

  07-10-2016 15:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,United States,Budget,ElectricThe Sondors Electric Car Company hopes to build on e-bike success to bring this battery-powered three-wheeler to market.Continue reading Model Sonders EV could come to life through StartEngine crowdfunding Model Sonders EV could come to life through StartEngine crowdfunding originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive abstract: INS to protect against GNSS spoofing - GPS World magazine

  07-10-2016 15:44 via gpsworld.com
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  Automotive abstract: INS to protect against GNSS spoofing
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  This paper analyzes the GNSS signal authentication limits in using different grades of IMU (Tactical and MEMS) to detect errors in combination with different grades of GNSS receiver (Geodetic grade and Automotive). To test these combinations, ...
  
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• Western Europe's car market up 6.6% in September - just-auto.com (registration)

  07-10-2016 15:37 via just-auto.com
  Western Europe's car market up 6.6% in September
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  Car sales in Western Europe grew by 6.6% in September according to data released by LMC Automotive. LMC said the annualised selling rate for last month stood at 14.5 units a year, the best result so far in 2016. All major markets were up to some degree ...
  
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• The first trailer for The Grand Tour has everything we want

  07-10-2016 15:06
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Videos,SUV,SupercarsAn extensive look at the new Amazon Prime series.Continue reading The first trailer for The Grand Tour has everything we want The first trailer for The Grand Tour has everything we want originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trucker with two phones may be the most distracted driver we've ever seen

  07-10-2016 15:04
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Driving,Safety,Smartphone,TruckA truck driver in England was caught on camera using two cell phones while driving with his forearm.Continue reading Trucker with two phones may be the most distracted driver we've ever seen Trucker with two phones may be the most distracted driver we've ever seen originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shell Project M concept prototype review

  07-10-2016 14:59
  
  Is there a production future for Shell’s reengineered version of Gordon Murray’s T25 city car? We take a drive to find out… 2016-10-08 11:00 Remember the Murray T25? The radical, eco-friendly little city car concept penned by ex-McLaren designer Gordon Murray that debuted in 2010 to much fanfare.  It weighed around 630kg, had a six-metre turning circle and could seat three but despite confident talk of an eventual production car, it never went on sale.
  However, back in A
  
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• Mitsubishi upbeat about Thai pickup prospects

  07-10-2016 14:56
  
  Mitsubishi Motors Thailand expects the recovery in the domestic pickup truck market to strengthen in the fourth quarter of 2016, marking the end of a three-year decline.
  
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• Korea imports drop 18% in September

  07-10-2016 14:56
  
  Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea fell by 17.7% year-on-year to 16,778 units in September, from 20,381 units a year earlier, according to the data released by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA).
  
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• Ford starts Ranger production at second plant in Thailand

  07-10-2016 14:56
  
  Ford Motor has begun production of its Ranger pickup truck at its wholly-owned assembly in Rayong province in Thailand to meet rising demand for the model across the Asia-Pacific region.
  
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• Bosch investing in Thailand for fuel-injection systems

  07-10-2016 14:56
  
  Bosch plans to invest EUR43m in Thailand to build a fuel-injection systems plant and related R&D facilities, according to local reports.
  
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• Caterham and Harrods join up to announce Caterham Signature

  07-10-2016 14:49
  
  New personalisation programme means that the £60k Caterham Seven has arrived, and you can pick it up a Harrods... 2016-10-07 13:52 Caterham has teamed up with luxury outlet Harrods to launch a new personilisation programme called Caterham Signature. A new special edition Caterham Seven based on the 420S has also been introduced to mark the partnership.
  The special edition will be sold exclusively in store at Harrods priced from £59,999 – almost twice the price of a standard Ca
  
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• Musk's Wall Street cheerleaders drop their pom-poms over Tesla

  07-10-2016 14:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elon Musk is losing some of his Wall Street cheerleaders just when he needs them the most.
  
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• Pickup truck price war heating up as Ram knocks off Silverado

  07-10-2016 14:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To hold a slowing market at bay, U.S. carmakers are offering the biggest incentives on full-sized pickups since December 2008, when the country was mired in recession and the auto industry was collapsing.
  
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• IBM's Watson says autonomous cars are all about relationships

  07-10-2016 14:15
  
  Filed under:United States,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Autonomous,UpshiftIt all has to do with how the car listens to us and lets us interact with it.Continue reading IBM's Watson says autonomous cars are all about relationships IBM's Watson says autonomous cars are all about relationships originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Taiwan sales jump 33% in September

  07-10-2016 14:08
  
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan increased by 32.6% year-on-year to 33,461 units in September, according to local reports citing industry sources.
  
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