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• Black Friday isn't the best day to get a deal on a car

  24-11-2016 23:00
  
  If you're looking to save a lot on a new car, you might as well skip the crowds tomorrow and stay in bed.Continue reading Black Friday isn't the best day to get a deal on a car Black Friday isn't the best day to get a deal on a car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tour the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany | AutoblogVR

  24-11-2016 22:00
  
  Come with us on a virtual tour of the highlights of a gearhead mecca, then hop in for a drive of a classic 1970 911S Targa.Continue reading Tour the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany | AutoblogVR Tour the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany | AutoblogVR originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump expected to tap Wilbur Ross for Commerce post

  24-11-2016 21:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate as secretary of commerce investor Wilbur Ross, who became a billionaire by acquiring and restructuring troubled companies, according to a person familiar with the transition planning.
  
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• LA Show recap, we love vans, and Happy Thanksgiving | Autoblog Podcast #494

  24-11-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,2016 LA Auto ShowWe recap last week's big auto show, wonder why more people don't buy vans, and answer two very different buying advice requests this week.Continue reading LA Show recap, we love vans, and Happy Thanksgiving | Autoblog Podcast #494 LA Show recap, we love vans, and Happy Thanksgiving | Autoblog Podcast #494 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• How to cook a turkey on your engine manifold

  24-11-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,2016 LA Auto ShowDriving at least 220 miles? Then you can cook your turkey on your way.Continue reading How to cook a turkey on your engine manifold How to cook a turkey on your engine manifold originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Everything we know about the mid-engine Chevy Corvette

  24-11-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,2016 LA Auto ShowWe've gathered all of our best intelligence on the mid-engine Vette, one of the worst-kept secrets in Detroit.Continue reading Everything we know about the mid-engine Chevy Corvette Everything we know about the mid-engine Chevy Corvette originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What McLaren's new boss has to say about the F1 team he just took over

  24-11-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Motorsports,McLaren,RacingOur friend and notable motorsport journalist Marshall Pruett recorded this one-on-one interview with the Brown.Continue reading What McLaren's new boss has to say about the F1 team he just took over What McLaren's new boss has to say about the F1 team he just took over originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driving this Thanksgiving? Avoid these roads

  24-11-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Motorsports,McLaren,RacingWe list 10 highways that it's best to steer clear of due to holiday traffic.Continue reading Driving this Thanksgiving? Avoid these roads Driving this Thanksgiving? Avoid these roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump is a 'game changer' for N.A. auto industry, Marchionne warns

  24-11-2016 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump's critical stance toward free trade could affect Fiat Chrysler's business in North America, CEO Sergio Marchionne says.
  
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• What Autoblog is thankful for this year

  24-11-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Motorsports,McLaren,RacingWe pause and give thanks for all of the things we enjoy in the automotive world this Thanksgiving.Continue reading What Autoblog is thankful for this year What Autoblog is thankful for this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Here are some holiday driving tips we can all get behind

  24-11-2016 17:00
  
  There are going to be a lot of people out on the roads this weekend. These tips will make the highway a better place for everyone.Continue reading Here are some holiday driving tips we can all get behind Here are some holiday driving tips we can all get behind originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Michigan forefront of autonomous - Rick Snyder - just-auto.com (subscription)

  24-11-2016 16:08 via just-auto.com
  
  Michigan forefront of autonomous - Rick Snyder
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  Michigan governor, Rick Snyder has attended groundbreaking at the American Centre for Mobility at Willow Run in Ypsilanti Township. "Michigan is reinventing the way the world moves," said Snyder. "We are second-to-none when it comes to automotive and ...and more »
  
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• US car sales slipping in November

  24-11-2016 16:05
  
  For the second time in three months and the sixth time this year, new vehicle retail sales in November are expected to slip from year-ago levels, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive.
  
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• US car sales slipping in November - just-auto.com (subscription)

  24-11-2016 16:03 via just-auto.com
  
  US car sales slipping in November
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  For the second time in three months and the sixth time this year, new vehicle retail sales in November are expected to slip from year-ago levels, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. U.S. new vehicle ...
  
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• Michigan forefront of autonomous - Rick Snyder

  24-11-2016 16:03
  
  Michigan governor, Rick Snyder has attended groundbreaking at the American Centre for Mobility at Willow Run in Ypsilanti Township.
  
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• Traffic today is going to be even crazier than last Thanksgiving

  24-11-2016 16:00
  
  AAA says an estimated 48.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving.Continue reading Traffic today is going to be even crazier than last Thanksgiving Traffic today is going to be even crazier than last Thanksgiving originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2017 Hyundai i30 estate spied for first time

  24-11-2016 15:51
  
  Hyundai's i30 set to swell in size with the introduction of an estate version in 2017, and we've spotted it testing 2016-11-24 15:00 The all-new Hyundai i30 was revealed this September at the Paris Motor Show, and our latest spy shots show that an estate version of the new hatchback is close to production. The practical variant of Hyundai’s Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf rival should arrive at some point in 2017, with a price tag around £17,000.
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• This is what it takes to design, build, and drive a parade float

  24-11-2016 15:00
  
  With the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade right around the corner, you might wonder what it takes to design, build, and drive a parade float. Here's the answer.Continue reading This is what it takes to design, build, and drive a parade float This is what it takes to design, build, and drive a parade float originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Nov 2016 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nanotherm PCBs available for automotive and avionics - Electronics Weekly

  24-11-2016 14:51 via electronicsweekly.com
  Nanotherm PCBs available for automotive and avionics
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  Thermal PCB company Cambridge Nanotherm has introduced a Six Sigma PCB fabrication route with Elvia PCB Group. Recommended Articles. Schott Conturan Daro · Electronica: Tough glass shuns fingerprints · Cornus 3D printer · Comus offers rapid ...and more »
  
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• Audi lures Volvo's Mertens for top r&d post

  24-11-2016 14:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Audi appointed the randd chief at Volvo, Peter Mertens, as its new head of technical development, filling a key post as the Volkswagen Group brand grapples with the fallout from emissions violations.
  
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• 'Our ambition is to become an integrated automotive solution provider' – European launch for Goodyear Proactive ... - Tyrepress.com

  24-11-2016 13:58 via tyrepress.com
  
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  'Our ambition is to become an integrated automotive solution provider' – European launch for Goodyear Proactive ...
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  Santa Claus may have cornered the market on knowing if you've been naughty or nice, but Goodyear is confident it can predict the problems a commercial vehicle fleet will face in future. The company yesterday shared how it can identify, and also offer ...and more »
  
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• TomTom teams with Amsterdam on traffic flow

  24-11-2016 13:21
  
  TomTom and the City of Amsterdam are to collaborate on the development of traffic and travel concepts to improve vehicle flow and parking in the Dutch capital.
  
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• AEC-Q100-qualified EFM8 microcontrollers for automotive market - New Electronics

  24-11-2016 13:05 via newelectronics.co.uk
  AEC-Q100-qualified EFM8 microcontrollers for automotive market
  New Electronics
  Silicon Labs has introduced two families of automotive-grade EFM8 microcontrollers (MCUs) designed to handle a wide range of in-cabin touch interface and body electronics motor control applications. The AEC-Q100-qualified, ultra-low-power EFM8SB1 ...and more »
  
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• U.S. transportation officials looking for driverless car proving grounds

  24-11-2016 12:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Transportation launched a competition to identify proving grounds for the development of self-driving cars, and the new American Center for Mobility in Michigan could be a contender.
  
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• NTT and DeNA trial autonomous 5G safety system

  24-11-2016 12:35
  
  NTT DOCOMO and DeNA have jointly announced today their agreement to trial a 5G mobile-communications system expected to enhance the safety of self-driving vehicles through remote monitoring and passenger assistance.
  
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• Automotive finance can't afford to ignore the fintech revolution - Real Business

  24-11-2016 12:03 via realbusiness.co.uk
  
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  Automotive finance can't afford to ignore the fintech revolution
  Real Business
  Fintech's dramatic impact and the constant march of innovation has overhauled nearly all aspects of the sector, from accountancy to investment banking – as well as automotive finance. Disruption in automotive finance is inevitable. AD. Some 15 years ...
  
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• Thai vehicle market drops 11% in October

  24-11-2016 11:58
  
  Thailand's new vehicle market dropped sharply in October, by 10.7% to 60,634 units from 67,911 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries.
  
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• UK car output down 1% in October

  24-11-2016 11:39
  UK car manufacturing dipped 1% in October as domestic demand fell, according to data issued by the SMMT.
  
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• The Highway Code: What is it and how do I learn it?

  24-11-2016 11:05
  
  All the rules, regulations and guidelines road users must follow are set out in the Highway Code. First published in 1931, it covers all aspects of the UK road network and how to use it safely, and is regularly updated to reflect the state of motoring in Britain, the cars we drive and how we drive them.
  The Highway Code is put together by the Driving Standards Agency  and the Department for Transport. It’s an essential read for motorists, but all road users must understand the gu
  
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• Volvo Cars announces updates for new 90 series cars

  24-11-2016 11:01
  
  Volvo Cars has announced several updates to its 90 series cars, delivering new safety, powertrain and connectivity developments.
  
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• Toyota New Zealand recalls Hiace models worldwide

  24-11-2016 11:01
  
  Toyota New Zealand is recalling 2,450 new and imported Toyota Hiace models manufactured between December, 2009 and April, 2012 due to a possible concern with the gear shift selector.
  
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• Toyota develops method to observe Li-ion battery behaviour

  24-11-2016 11:00
  
  Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a method for observing the behaviour of lithium ions (Li-ions) in an electrolyte when a Li-ion battery charges and discharges.
  
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• NHTSA releases driver-distraction avoidance guidelines

  24-11-2016 10:57
  
  America's Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released proposed guidelines to help address driver distraction caused by mobile and other electronic devices in vehicles.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 vs Porsche Macan S

  24-11-2016 10:56
  
  Stylish new Mercedes-AMG SUV meets established Porsche in muscular 4WD shoot-out 2016-11-24 10:32 Mercedes has been slow to plug the compact SUV hole in its UK range, but now that the GLC has arrived, it’s not wasting any time with a performance version. 
  This AMG-enhanced GLC 43 is a perfect rival to the undisputed hot SUV king, the Porsche Macan, so if the newcomer wants to translate its impressive on-paper potential into road test victory, this is the car it will have to beat
  
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• CTA supports NHTSA's proposal on autonomous cars

  24-11-2016 10:55
  
  America's Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is welcoming the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Federal role in providing oversight and guidance to States, in relation to self-driving, with a "smart approach" in avoiding a patchwork of local laws which might impede technology development.
  
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• BYD expands Middle East operations with Karmania partnership

  24-11-2016 10:55
  
  BYD has become the first company to supply pure electric vehicles to Iran, while its partnership with the country's largest private passenger car manufacturer Kerman khodro will also see the Shenzhen-based company export other products to Iran including hybrids, electric vehicles and rechargeable batteries.
  
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• Mitsubishi Philippines awards supplier certificates

  24-11-2016 10:41
  
  Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) has held a ceremony with local suppliers who will take major role in the local production of the Mirage and the Mirage G4 models, beginning on January 2017 as part of its Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Programme.
  
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