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• Recharge Wrap-up: BYD debuts SkyRail, Maven expands to SF

  14-10-2016 23:29
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,GM,Misc. Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,ElectricBYD hoes to ease congestion with its SkyRail monorail. BMW i8 will drop its top in 2018. San Francisco becomes Maven's ninth market.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: BYD debuts SkyRail, Maven expands to SF Recharge Wrap-up: BYD debuts SkyRail, Maven expands to SF originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• Jeep owner inadvertently receives 2018 Wrangler hood from scrapyard

  14-10-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadApparently FCA asked for it back.Continue reading Jeep owner inadvertently receives 2018 Wrangler hood from scrapyard Jeep owner inadvertently receives 2018 Wrangler hood from scrapyard originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW to pay $175 million to U.S. lawyers suing over emissions

  14-10-2016 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen agreed to pay $175 million to U.S. lawyers suing the German automaker on behalf of 475,000 owners of vehicles that violate U.S. emissions rules, Reuters reported. In August, lawyers sought up to $332.
  
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• Tesla Model S is the best-selling US luxury sedan, by a wide margin

  14-10-2016 22:14
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricElectric sedan 3Q US sales confirmed at 9,156 units.Continue reading Tesla Model S is the best-selling US luxury sedan, by a wide margin Tesla Model S is the best-selling US luxury sedan, by a wide margin originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford freshens C-Max for 2017

  14-10-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The C-Max hybrid may be nearing the end of the line but Ford has freshened it, albeit slightly, for 2017.
  
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• FCA testing water at Detroit plant after worker diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease

  14-10-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A worker at Fiat Chrysler's Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit has contracted Legionnaires' disease, prompting tests of the factory's water sources, the company said Friday.
  
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• Refreshed 2017 Nissan Rogue will start at $24,760

  14-10-2016 21:31
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Car Buying,United States,Crossover,BudgetThe price is up slightly, but you get some extra features for it.Continue reading Refreshed 2017 Nissan Rogue will start at $24,760 Refreshed 2017 Nissan Rogue will start at $24,760 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM invests millions in Mexico as Ford absorbs Trump's blows

  14-10-2016 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After watching Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump bash Ford for moving jobs to Mexico, GM has pushed ahead with its own expansion. It just hasn't said as much as Ford.
  
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• Chase hikes reserves for auto loan losses 'for the right reasons'

  14-10-2016 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Analysts raised concerns about an increase in reserves for future auto loan losses at Chase Auto Finance, but the bank said Friday the increase mostly reflects bigger loan and lease volume, and not any particular increase in risk, even as the U.S.
  
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• How to shine tires and avoid tire sling | Autoblog Details

  14-10-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsHere's how to apply tire dressing for a high-shine finish in a way that will help you avoid dreaded tire sling.Continue reading How to shine tires and avoid tire sling | Autoblog Details How to shine tires and avoid tire sling | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Yes, we still love sports cars | Autoblog Podcast #490

  14-10-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Fiat,Ford,LotusWe talk about the Lotus Evora 400, the Fiat 124 Spyder, and the week's Mustang news, then give out some solicited but free car-buying advice.Continue reading Yes, we still love sports cars | Autoblog Podcast #490 Yes, we still love sports cars | Autoblog Podcast #490 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Research and Markets - Global Automotive Regenerative Braking ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  14-10-2016 20:16 via prnewswire.com
  
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  DUBLIN, October 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets - Global Automotive Regenerative Braking System Market - Analysis, Technologies ...and more »
  
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• Audi rumored to leave top-tier endurance racing after 2017

  14-10-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Rumormill,Audi,Porsche,Volkswagen,Diesel,Hybrid,RacingPorsche could be pushing Audi out of Le Mans.Continue reading Audi rumored to leave top-tier endurance racing after 2017 Audi rumored to leave top-tier endurance racing after 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW won't chase sales to keep U.S. luxury crown

  14-10-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's only mid-October, but BMW is conceding the highly contested race for top-selling premium brand in the United States. BMW's U.S.
  
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• Toyota says most Calif. employees making move to new Texas headquarters

  14-10-2016 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Most of Toyota's employees at its headquarters in Southern California will make the move to its new North Texas campus next year in a sign that the company has succeeded in its quest for high retention rates.
  
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• Global Automotive Air Suspension System Market Expected to Grow at 7.6% CAGR During 2016 - 2022: P&S Market ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  14-10-2016 18:36 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  According to market research titled "Global Automotive Air Suspension System Market Size, Share, Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2022 - Industry Insights by Technology (Manual Air Suspension, Electronic Air Suspension), by Component ...
  Global Automotive Infotainment Market to Grow 13.24% by 2020 - Rising Demand for Infotainme
  
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• Genovation wants to sell you an all-electric Corvette for $750,000

  14-10-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,Coupe,Electric,Future,PerformanceThis Corvette-based EV is projected to make 660 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque.Continue reading Genovation wants to sell you an all-electric Corvette for $750,000 Genovation wants to sell you an all-electric Corvette for $750,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep Brazil sets Compass to target rivals

  14-10-2016 18:00
  Jeep, the latest brand to set up volume vehicle manufacturing in Brazil, has a clear mission for the new mid-size Compass compact SUV: sell 2,000 to 2,400 units monthly once post-launch production levels off.
  
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• A Lotus worthy of the legend | 2017 Lotus Evora 400 First Drive

  14-10-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Lotus,First Drives,Coupe,PerformanceSimplify and add convenience.Continue reading A Lotus worthy of the legend | 2017 Lotus Evora 400 First Drive A Lotus worthy of the legend | 2017 Lotus Evora 400 First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Germany warns Tesla drivers that Autopilot is not an autopilot

  14-10-2016 17:51
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Germany,Autonomous,ElectricPay attention, people.Continue reading Germany warns Tesla drivers that Autopilot is not an autopilot Germany warns Tesla drivers that Autopilot is not an autopilot originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Navy responds to USS Mason attack with Tomahawk strikes

  14-10-2016 17:44
  
  Filed under:Videos,MilitaryThe Navy said "Nitze struck the sites, which were used to attack US ships operating in international waters, threatening freedom of navigation."Continue reading Navy responds to USS Mason attack with Tomahawk strikes Navy responds to USS Mason attack with Tomahawk strikes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chinese traffic cop gets taken for wild ride on car hood

  14-10-2016 17:31
  
  Filed under:Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,Driving,Safety,ChinaA traffic cop in China got a nasty surprise last week when a car sped away from his checkpoint while he clung desperately to the hood.Continue reading Chinese traffic cop gets taken for wild ride on car hood Chinese traffic cop gets taken for wild ride on car hood originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda Civic vs Mazda 3

  14-10-2016 17:16
  
  The new Honda Civic Sport belies its entry-level status a, but is it a better buy than its Mazda 3 rival? 2016-10-15 12:00 Honda pulled the covers off its all-new 10th generation Civic last week at the Paris Motor Show, but that doesn’t mean it’s finished with the current car just yet. In an effort to send the family hatch out on a high, the brand has launched an eye-catchingly priced entry-level model. And this is no ordinary bargain basement buy.
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• 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance | AutoblogVR

  14-10-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,VRExperience the high life from the 18th hole.Continue reading 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance | AutoblogVR 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance | AutoblogVR originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda recalls 350,000 Civics for faulty parking brakes

  14-10-2016 16:45
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Honda,Safety,Coupe,Sedan,BudgetUntil the car is fixed, make sure you set the parking brake before turning off the engine.Continue reading Honda recalls 350,000 Civics for faulty parking brakes Honda recalls 350,000 Civics for faulty parking brakes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Carlos Ghosn and UK prime minister have 'productive' meeting

  14-10-2016 16:38
  Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has met with UK prime minister Theresa May today, in a meeting that follows recent remarks by Ghosn that raised question-marks over future UK investment by the company due to Brexit and uncertainty over future UK-EU trade conditions.
  
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• Partnership with PSA Group Brings Together the Automotive Industry and Metal Additive Manufacturing -- A Few ... - 3DPrint.com

  14-10-2016 16:26 via 3dprint.com
  
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  psa-group Partnerships are a critical ingredient to success in any growing industry — as well as in those industries that are somewhat more established. As we've seen illustrated with increasing frequency in the additive manufacturing arena ...
  
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• Ford preps a wild stable of Mustangs for SEMA

  14-10-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,SEMA Show,Ford,Convertible,Coupe,Sedan,Performance,SpecialtyFord adds to its extensive list of cars for SEMA.Continue reading Ford preps a wild stable of Mustangs for SEMA Ford preps a wild stable of Mustangs for SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chrysler 200 end costs 348 Faurecia interiors jobs

  14-10-2016 16:14
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' ending of Chrysler 200 sedan production - expected in December - will see two Faurecia interiors plants close and layoffs at two others.
  
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• Carlos Ghosn and UK PM have 'productive' meeting - just-auto.com (registration)

  14-10-2016 16:14 via just-auto.com
  
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  Carlos Ghosn and UK PM have 'productive' meeting
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  Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has met with UK prime minister Theresa May today, in a meeting that follows recent remarks by Ghosn that raised question-marks over future UK investment by the company due to Brexit and uncertainty over future UK-EU trade ...and more »
  
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• Driving the 168mph Lexus GS F

  14-10-2016 15:41
  Do we think of Lexus as a performance brand? Not usually. The LF-A was a few years ago now and the IS F and RC F are rarely seen on British roads. The newest F is the GS and while it will sell in only the tiniest of volumes, BMW and Mercedes-AMG buyers shouldn't dismiss it.
  
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• Seattle company dangles Tesla Model 3 as a perk for new workers

  14-10-2016 15:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Hirings/Firings/LayoffsAn unconventional way to charge up recruiting.Continue reading Seattle company dangles Tesla Model 3 as a perk for new workers Seattle company dangles Tesla Model 3 as a perk for new workers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Early Adient bird catches Slovakian worm

  14-10-2016 15:10
  
  Adient says its early entry into Slovenia helped it establish a bulwark against the threat of fierce competition for labour in low-cost emerging markets.
  
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• Early Adient bird catches Slovakian worm - just-auto.com (registration)

  14-10-2016 15:08 via just-auto.com
  
  Early Adient bird catches Slovakian worm
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  Adient says its early entry into Slovenia helped it establish a bulwark against the threat of fierce competition for labour in low-cost emerging markets. The ability to keep staff is proving a key battleground in Eastern Europe as a workforce arms race ...
  
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• The post-Brexit vote update; we'd like your views - the week

  14-10-2016 14:54
  Brexit and its possible effects - good or bad - continues to be very much in the news here in Britain. This week, we heard from the SMMT's chief executive Mike Hawes on the trade association's view of some of the latest developments and the UK auto industry's concerns. We are also conducting a quick survey on the subject of Brexit, looking to get feedback on how business confidence is being impacted and any other views that people may wish to share. If you would like to parti
  
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• Sears Elevates Former Delphi Automotive Executive to CFO Role - Bloomberg

  14-10-2016 14:46 via bloomberg.com
  
  Sears Elevates Former Delphi Automotive Executive to CFO Role
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  Sears Holdings Corp., the beleaguered department-store chain, promoted Jason Hollar to the role of chief financial officer, turning to a former automotive executive to help with its turnaround bid. Hollar, who joined Sears two years ago as a senior ...and more »
  
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• Neonode Signs Supply Contract With US-Based Automotive OEM - DirectorsTalk Interviews

  14-10-2016 14:27 via directorstalkinterviews.com
  
  Neonode Signs Supply Contract With US-Based Automotive OEM
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  STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 14, 2016 — Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON), the Optical Interactive Sensing Technology Company, has signed a contract to supply its zForce AIR™ sensor modules to a US-based automotive OEM for vehicle entry systems, ...and more »
  
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• Electric cars could get priority at city road junctions

  14-10-2016 14:14
  
  New clean air zones could be introduced in five UK cities under new proposals, allowing new road layouts to prioritise EVs 2016-10-14 13:10 Looking to buy an EV in London? The incentive to do so may become greater than ever under new Government proposals. 'Clean Air Zones' could be brought in that allow electric vehicles to be given priority at junctions.
  Five UK cities are being considered for the programme, with Clean Air Zones to be introduced by 2020. Interestingly, the UK capital isn't cur
  
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• Autonomous cars will kill the SUV says VW boss

  14-10-2016 14:06
  
  Popularity of SUVs likely to decrease with the arrival of self-driving cars, according to Volkswagen's head of design 2016-10-14 13:05 The arrival of fully autonomous vehicles may be the technical achievement that finally breaks the ever-increasing customer demand for SUVs, VW’s head of design has suggested.
  Car makers worldwide are continuing to ditch traditional hatchbacks and saloons in favour of crossovers and SUVs of almost every size. But Klaus Bischoff, VW’s Executive Directo
  
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• This is the Atvus, a Chinese sedan that might challenge Tesla by 2018.

  14-10-2016 14:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricCryptic image portends future sedan.Continue reading This is the Atvus, a Chinese sedan that might challenge Tesla by 2018. This is the Atvus, a Chinese sedan that might challenge Tesla by 2018. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Preparing your car for winter (sponsored)

  14-10-2016 13:46
  Nissan's top tips for preparing your car for the cold weather 2016-10-15 08:00 The cold and damp can cause problems for the smooth running of your car. Follow our top tips for driving in winter.
  It’s not just you who needs to dressed for winter, your car needs to be properly prepared too. Here’s our guide for safe motoring during the cold months.
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  As its name implies, antifreeze prevents the car’s cooling system from freezing up, but as a bonus, it also help
  
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• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro edition pumps up the value

  14-10-2016 13:46
  
  New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro adds more kit at no extra cost 2016-10-14 12:55 Mitsubishi has announced the Outlander PHEV Juro, a special edition version of the plug-in hybrid SUV that adds a hany slug of extra equipment. It costs from £32,749, the same as the GX3h+ model it's based on.
  The Juro model gets a touchscreen display with TomTom sat-nav, plus smartphone connectivity and DAB radio. It also gets dual-zone climate control, cruise control, tinted windows, a leat
  
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• Maven, GM's car-sharing play, expands to San Francisco

  14-10-2016 13:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM's car-sharing program Maven, the auto giant's latest foray into alternative transportation services,expanded into San Francisco, marking its ninth market since launching in January.
  
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• MINI Cooper S Works 210 review

  14-10-2016 13:05
  
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  The MINI Cooper S Works 210 sits between the standard Cooper S and JCW models with 207bhp, but how does it drive?The MINI Cooper S Works 210 is a new model that bridges the gap between the standard Cooper S and the more hardcore John Cooper Works hot hatch. It costs £2,710 more than the Cooper S, and for that you get a series of upgrades including more power.
  It’s a rival for the Ford Fiesta ST200, or perhaps a standard ST wi
  
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• "The WCA shortlist shows that Germany and Japan still rule"

  14-10-2016 13:03
  
  Mike Rutherford has been scrutinising the shortlist for the 2017 World Car Awards - and it's clear to him who the real global players arer 2016-10-16 10:00 Worry less about the sometimes iffy predictions and promises from volume car producers across the globe. Instead, concentrate more on the products they can actually sell you and allow you to drive away in over the next six months or so. 
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• Producers to halve as Silicon Valley moves in - FCA

  14-10-2016 12:19
  
  FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobile Serbia's purchasing chief says he believes the number of global automakers able to incorporate the myriad leaps forward in technology currently flooding the market will halve with Silicon Valley companies jostling for entry into a crowded market.
  
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• NextEV officially opens its US HQ in California

  14-10-2016 12:18
  
  NextEV has opened its new US headquarters, located in the heart of the Silicon Valley
  
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• Vodafone joins 5G Automotive Association - Total Telecom

  14-10-2016 11:59 via totaltele.com
  
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  Vodafone on Friday became the first telco to join the recently-formed 5G Automotive Association (5GAA). The industry group was established in late September by German car makers Audi, BMW and Daimler, as well as telco vendors Ericsson, Huawei and ...and more »
  
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• Indonesia sales slightly higher in September

  14-10-2016 11:41
  
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia were slightly higher in September with deliveries to dealers rising to 93,150 units from 93,050 units a year earlier, according to industry sources quoting data compiled by Industry association Gaikindo.
  
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• Toyota recalls 340,000 Prius for park brake work

  14-10-2016 11:41
  
  Toyota Motor announced this week it is recalling 340,000 hybrid Prius hybrids worldwide because of defects with the parking brake.
  
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