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• 2017 Audi Q7 2.0 is $5,800 cheaper than the least-expensive V6

  19-10-2016 23:55
  
  Filed under:Audi,United States,SUV,LuxuryIt's slower and tows less, but it's also more efficient.Continue reading 2017 Audi Q7 2.0 is $5,800 cheaper than the least-expensive V6 2017 Audi Q7 2.0 is $5,800 cheaper than the least-expensive V6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A look inside the new Prius hybrid system

  19-10-2016 23:19
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Deep Dive,Hatchback,Sedan,HybridMaking it more efficient and kind of fun without upping weight? It was an involved process.Continue reading A look inside the new Prius hybrid system A look inside the new Prius hybrid system originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Transformers, China, and electric vehicles: LeEco moves forward with its autonomous LeSee Pro

  19-10-2016 21:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Automakers,Electric,FutureWe expect many explosions.Continue reading Transformers, China, and electric vehicles: LeEco moves forward with its autonomous LeSee Pro Transformers, China, and electric vehicles: LeEco moves forward with its autonomous LeSee Pro originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to change wiper blades and washer fluid | Autoblog Wrenched

  19-10-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog WrenchedDon't let your wiper blades put you into a risky situation. We'll show you how to change them.Continue reading How to change wiper blades and washer fluid | Autoblog Wrenched How to change wiper blades and washer fluid | Autoblog Wrenched originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW Films is coming back -- but does it matter?

  19-10-2016 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When BMW Films debuted in 2001, YouTube didn't exist, Mark Zuckerberg was 17 years old and tweeting is what birds did. So why should people care that the luxury automaker is bringing BMW Films back next week after a 14-year absence?
  
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• The 2019 Ram 1500 will wear a brand-new face

  19-10-2016 20:25
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,RAM,TruckOut with the old and in with the new?Continue reading The 2019 Ram 1500 will wear a brand-new face The 2019 Ram 1500 will wear a brand-new face originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Five Pillars Of Digitisation That Will Transform The Automotive Industry - Forbes

  19-10-2016 20:16 via forbes.com
  
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  The Five Pillars Of Digitisation That Will Transform The Automotive Industry
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  The rapid pace of digitisation is transforming the component hardware-driven automotive sector to a software- and solutions-focused industry, accelerated by consumers' evolving digital lifestyle expectations and demands for new and innovative services.
  
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• Online auto shopping plummeted during hurricane, study says

  19-10-2016 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vehicle online-shopping traffic plummeted nearly 60 percent in coastal cities such as Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C., the weekend Hurricane Matthew traveled up the East Coast, research from Jumpstart Automotive Media shows.
  
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• Ashton Kutcher has a surprisingly smart view on self-driving cars

  19-10-2016 19:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Read This,Tesla,Technology,AutonomousAnd it has nothing to do with locating lost vehicles, dude.Continue reading Ashton Kutcher has a surprisingly smart view on self-driving cars Ashton Kutcher has a surprisingly smart view on self-driving cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Family dispute escalates to stabbing, spills on to highway

  19-10-2016 18:57
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car NewsA domestic dispute spiraled out of control on Monday and ended up spilling out on to I-40 near Nashville.Continue reading Family dispute escalates to stabbing, spills on to highway Family dispute escalates to stabbing, spills on to highway originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen - future model plans & platforms

  19-10-2016 18:51
  The future model strategy for the VW brand is explored here in this, the first of a series concerning the Volkswagen Group's passenger car brands. The other chapters will be a focus on Audi; then SEAT and Skoda; with Porsche, Lamborghini and Bugatti the subjects of the fourth and final installment.
  
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• McLaren Automotive makes two comms hires including former JLR global PR chief - PRWeek

  19-10-2016 18:51 via prweek.com
  
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  Sports car manufacturer McLaren Automotive has made two appointments to its global PR team, also giving one of its comms team to a new role. News. Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Share0. Paul Chadderton will join McLaren Automotive in November as the ...
  
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• 2017 Subaru Impreza starts at $19,215 and comes with a five-speed manual

  19-10-2016 18:35
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Car Buying,United States,Hatchback,SedanChoosing all of the optional extras, though, raises the Impreza's price to roughly $30,000.Continue reading 2017 Subaru Impreza starts at $19,215 and comes with a five-speed manual 2017 Subaru Impreza starts at $19,215 and comes with a five-speed manual originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Room and a better view | 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback First Drive

  19-10-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Hatchback,BudgetIt's not necessarily sporty, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.Continue reading Room and a better view | 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback First Drive Room and a better view | 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The hidden gem that is RegularCars

  19-10-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Open RoadWhy RegularCars (the people behind Regular Car Reviews) is one of the best car channels on YouTube.Continue reading The hidden gem that is RegularCars The hidden gem that is RegularCars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to recall Jeep, Ram, Dodge vehicles in U.S.

  19-10-2016 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler is recalling 182,743 Jeep Wranglers in the U.S. to fix potentially faulty wiring that may disconnect from the SUVs' impact sensors in a crash. The automaker is also recalling about 86,000 Ram trucks and Dodge Charger Pursuit sedans.
  
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• How beer kegs helped create the modern pit stop

  19-10-2016 17:12
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,Automotive History,Technology,RacingThey were full of something more potent than beer though.Continue reading How beer kegs helped create the modern pit stop How beer kegs helped create the modern pit stop originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin-Red Bull 001 details: 175 units, $3M, 0-200-0 in 15 seconds

  19-10-2016 16:49
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,Coupe,Performance,RacingOf the 175 units, 150 are for the road and 25 for the track. We're talking rare.Continue reading Aston Martin-Red Bull 001 details: 175 units, $3M, 0-200-0 in 15 seconds Aston Martin-Red Bull 001 details: 175 units, $3M, 0-200-0 in 15 seconds originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Atticus Motors is the latest EV startup with big dreams

  19-10-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Autonomous,ElectricAtticus Motors shoots for 2020 as a debut date for sales of the EV.Continue reading Atticus Motors is the latest EV startup with big dreams Atticus Motors is the latest EV startup with big dreams originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• No surprise here, the Maserati Alfieri has been delayed again

  19-10-2016 16:28
  
  Filed under:Maserati,Coupe,Future,Luxury,PerformanceWe're starting to wonder, will the Alfieri ever make it to production?Continue reading No surprise here, the Maserati Alfieri has been delayed again No surprise here, the Maserati Alfieri has been delayed again originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• "Beauty is a big part of car design, but so is usability"

  19-10-2016 15:57
  
  Steve Fowler has been in conversation with Moray Callum, VP of design at Ford, about the future of design for autonomous cars 2016-10-19 15:30 If you want to know what the future holds in the car world, ask a designer; they're as much futurologists as stylists these days. And this week I had the pleasure of spending some time with one of the best, Ford's VP of design Moray Callum.
  Callum spoke of his excitement at Ford's commitment to produce a car without a steering wheel by 2021 - a project h
  
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• Zoe leads Renault's EV sales surge - Analysis

  19-10-2016 15:43
  Overall sales numbers are modest but there's no doubting that the Zoe is finally becoming a success for Renault. A recently announced new battery pack which gives a far larger range might even make 2017 this B segment electric hatchback's best year yet.
  
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• Scientists found a way to convert CO2 to ethanol, almost by accident

  19-10-2016 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Emissions,Ethanol,TechnologyThey thought it would take a series of reactions to convert CO2 into fuel, but the first step did the job.Continue reading Scientists found a way to convert CO2 to ethanol, almost by accident Scientists found a way to convert CO2 to ethanol, almost by accident originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SEAT weighs up its hybrid and electric car options

  19-10-2016 14:48
  
  The first hybrid or electric SEATs will be shown in 2019 before launching in 2020 with Mii, Leon and a bespoke EV in the frame 2016-10-19 13:40 SEAT is weighing up its options as to which hybrid or electric vehicles to bring to the market first. Senior execs at the brand confirmed to Auto Express that there are three options on the table: a fully electric version of the Mii, a plug-in hybrid Leon or an all-new bespoke electric vehicle.
  Lucas Casasnovas, Head of Product Marketing told us an elec
  
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• Watch the very first Honda N600 be brought back to life

  19-10-2016 14:34
  
  Filed under:Videos,Honda,Automotive History,Hatchback,ClassicsThis historic car is headed for Honda's museum.Continue reading Watch the very first Honda N600 be brought back to life Watch the very first Honda N600 be brought back to life originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 08:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA works with CA for IT budget optimisation tool

  19-10-2016 14:10
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in Italy has implemented CA "Project & Portfolio Management SaaS (CA PPM SaaS)" to plan and control its IT spending, and "increase the company's agility and responsiveness to the changing IT needs of the company" according to CA.
  
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• CEE suppliers struggling in same labour boat - Varroc

  19-10-2016 14:10
  A leading lighting manufacturer is cautioning the chronic labour shortage in Eastern Europe will be around for a few years to come as suppliers in the region struggle to attract enough employees to staff the booming automotive sector.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1990 Dodge Colt Vista

  19-10-2016 14:08
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Dodge,Automotive History,Hatchback,Minivan/VanWhen Chrysler wanted a not-quite-minivan to sell, Mitsubishi had just the right car. Here's a Dodgified Mitsubishi Chariot that I spotted in a Minneapolis self-service wrecking yard last summer.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1990 Dodge Colt Vista Junkyard Gem: 1990 Dodge Colt Vista originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 08:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Americans have bought more than a half-million plug-ins

  19-10-2016 14:03
  
  Filed under:Green,United States,Electric,HybridUS sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids surpassed a record 16,000 units in September.Continue reading Americans have bought more than a half-million plug-ins Americans have bought more than a half-million plug-ins originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 08:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CEE suppliers in same labour boat - Varroc - just-auto.com (registration)

  19-10-2016 14:00 via just-auto.com
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  A leading lighting manufacturer is cautioning the chronic labour shortage in Eastern Europe will be around for a few years to come as suppliers in the region struggle to attract enough employees to staff the booming automotive sector. The Visegrad Four ...
  
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• New 2017 SEAT Leon facelift brings big tech upgrades

  19-10-2016 13:54
  
  SEAT is focusing on technology with the 2017 SEAT Leon updates but visual tweaks and a new engine also arrive 2016-10-19 18:00 SEAT is on the offensive. Hot on the heels of the Ateca landing in UK showrooms, the Spanish manufacturer has introduced an updated version of the Leon. The hatchback now features new engines, added safety tech and minor visual updates, with the Golf rival going on sale in the UK in February. Prices will be announced closer to the car’s launch but should hover aro
  
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• BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition confirmed for UK

  19-10-2016 13:45
  
  Special edition BMW M4 celebrates success of DTM driver Marco Wittmann 2016-10-19 12:45 The BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition has been revealed for the UK market, to celebrate Marco Wittman’s success for Team RMG in this season’s DTM German touring car championship. 
  Based on the BMW M4 GTS, the DTM Champion Edition gets the same water-injected 493bhp 3.0-litre turbocharged straight six, capable of 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds. It removes the standard M4’s electronic limiter, and wil
  
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• Best new cars for 2018

  19-10-2016 13:16
  
  Superminis and SUVs look set to dominate as we look at the best new cars to come in 2018 and beyond 2016-10-23 18:20 We’ve already picked our best new cars for 2016 and 2017, but there are many more models set to arrive in 2018 and further into the future.
  Superminis and SUVs have been dominating sales charts in recent times, and the best cars for 2018 reflects this as there are a host of models set to arrive in the two sectors.
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• VW Group ramps up digital initiatives with FAST suppliers

  19-10-2016 13:07
  
  Volkswagen Group says it has visited selected partners in the FAST (Future Automotive Supply Track) initiative at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) for intensified work on 'digitilisation'. The motto of this year's industry showcase for suppliers was "digitalisation of mobility".
  
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• Mitsubishi forecasts larger full year losses than expected

  19-10-2016 13:01
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has warned it expects a larger loss for fiscal year 2016/2017 than previously forecast.
  
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• Daimler China/Plug and Play sign cooperation agreement

  19-10-2016 12:58
  
  Daimler Greater China has announced a new cooperation with the global accelerator and investor Plug and Play as the company seeks to further explore new technologies and foster a startup culture among its business units.
  
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• VW ramps up digital initiatives with suppliers - just-auto.com (registration)

  19-10-2016 12:57 via just-auto.com
  
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  Volkswagen Group says it has visited selected partners in the FAST (Future Automotive Supply Track) initiative at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) for intensified work on 'digitilisation'. The motto of this year's industry showcase for suppliers ...and more »
  
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• Dual upgrades airbag cutting system

  19-10-2016 12:06
  
  South Korean airbag supplier Dual has purchased a FocusQuantum laser cutting system for its multi-ply plant in Jiangyin, China, from Lectra.
  
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• Robots for Czech supplier as CEE staffing focuses minds

  19-10-2016 11:51
  
  A Czech-Korean plastics supplier says it has been compelled to use more robots in its factories as the contracting pool of employees in Eastern Europe starts to become a serious difficulty.
  
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• Guest Blog: Industry 4.0 could move mass customisation into the automotive mainstream - The Engineer

  19-10-2016 11:49 via theengineer.co.uk
  
  Guest Blog: Industry 4.0 could move mass customisation into the automotive mainstream
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  eugene_smethurst When BMW developed the first edition of its modern Mini, which went on sale in 2000, it pioneered the notion of mass customisation in the automotive sector. With hundreds of options to choose from both inside and outside the car, the ...
  
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• Honda to build seventh assembly plant in China

  19-10-2016 11:26
  
  Japan's Honda Motor confirmed it is finalising plans to build a new passenger vehicle assembly plant in China in partnership with its existing local partner Dongfeng Motor Group, according to reports in Japan citing company executives.
  
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• Carlos Ghosn to chair Mitsubishi Motors - reports

  19-10-2016 11:26
  
  On the face of it, he is already a pretty busy guy, but Renault, Nissan and Alliance chief Carlos Ghosn is set to add a new responsibility to his bulging work portfolio. Reports say that he is set to become chairman of Mitsubishi Motors Corp (MMC).
  
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• Cox Automotive sees high September volumes as auction prices fall - AM-online

  19-10-2016 11:24 via am-online.com
  
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  Cox Automotive sees high September volumes as auction prices fall
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  Cox Automotive saw falling days in stock and high volumes in its online and auction hall used vehicle selling platforms in September – but values were down at Manheim auctions. In the retail market, Motors.co.uk saw days in stock falling by two days ...and more »
  
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• Hair-pulling, kicking and broken glass: Audi ad takes inspiration from election season

  19-10-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Audi's 'Duel' campaign, which makes light of the political season, returned to the top spot this week with 3,076,299 views.
  
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• Toyota may have an off-road, FJ-inspired concept on the way

  19-10-2016 00:55
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Toyota,SUV,Future,Off-RoadWe may be seeing it soon, too.Continue reading Toyota may have an off-road, FJ-inspired concept on the way Toyota may have an off-road, FJ-inspired concept on the way originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 18:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Can GM sell 30,000 Chevy Bolts in 2017? LG Chem thinks so

  19-10-2016 00:29
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GM,ElectricThe battery maker for Chevy's reasonably priced EV expects big sales.Continue reading Can GM sell 30,000 Chevy Bolts in 2017? LG Chem thinks so Can GM sell 30,000 Chevy Bolts in 2017? LG Chem thinks so originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 18:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: See a Tesla figure out a car is braking two vehicles ahead, NextEV opens North American HQ.

  19-10-2016 00:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Volkswagen,Autonomous,Diesel,ElectricWatch how Autopilot handles emergency braking two cars ahead. Tesla plans Ireland outlet. Missouri sues VW over emissions. NextEV sets up shop in San Jose.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: See a Tesla figure out a car is braking two vehicles ahead, NextEV opens North American HQ. Recharge Wrap-up: See a Tesla figure out a car is braking two vehicles ahead, NextEV opens North American HQ. origin
  
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• Place a reservation for an all-new DeLorean DMC-12 right now

  19-10-2016 00:00
  
  Filed under:Misc. Automakers,Coupe,Classics,FutureIt's not technically a pre-order as DMC hasn't set a price.Continue reading Place a reservation for an all-new DeLorean DMC-12 right now Place a reservation for an all-new DeLorean DMC-12 right now originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2016 18:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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