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• Paris, Mexico City will lead diesel-vehicle ban by 2025

  05-12-2016 23:21
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Europe,North America,DieselMayors at C40 Summit in Mexico City look to do their part to reduce the number of annual deaths from transportation pollution.Continue reading Paris, Mexico City will lead diesel-vehicle ban by 2025 Paris, Mexico City will lead diesel-vehicle ban by 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How the invention of 'carjacking' may have spurred the crime

  05-12-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:Read ThisMotor City, Motown, and then, Carjack City.Continue reading How the invention of 'carjacking' may have spurred the crime How the invention of 'carjacking' may have spurred the crime originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda's NeuV concept fires up its 'emotion engine'

  05-12-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Honda,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,ElectricThis could be really cool, or quite unsettling.Continue reading Honda's NeuV concept fires up its 'emotion engine' Honda's NeuV concept fires up its 'emotion engine' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi works on AI with this mini Q2 that can park itself

  05-12-2016 22:15
  
  Filed under:Audi,Emerging Technologies,Crossover,Autonomous,FutureThe car will make its debut at a conference for AI and machine learning.Continue reading Audi works on AI with this mini Q2 that can park itself Audi works on AI with this mini Q2 that can park itself originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dodge could return to NASCAR, Marchionne says

  05-12-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Dodge,RacingBut with NASCAR's dwindling rating, disappointing ticket sales, and sponsorship woes, is now the right time for Dodge?Continue reading Dodge could return to NASCAR, Marchionne says Dodge could return to NASCAR, Marchionne says originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW says 120 vehicles damaged in S.C. train derailment

  05-12-2016 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  About 120 BMW X models were damaged when train cars carrying the vehicles derailed on Sunday afternoon en route to the Port of Charleston, S.C., for export to overseas markets.
  
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• Why the Automotive Future Will Be Dominated by Fuel Cells - IEEE Spectrum

  05-12-2016 21:37 via spectrum.ieee.org
  
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  Why the Automotive Future Will Be Dominated by Fuel Cells
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  Online.12WFuelCell.iStockPhoto Photo: iStockphoto Fill 'er Up: Refueling a fuel-cell vehicle with hydrogen is much like refueling a conventional vehicle: It can be done within a few minutes at an appropriate pump. Stations able to dispense hydrogen ...and more »
  
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• BMW promises 'to think like a startup, deliver like a grown up'

  05-12-2016 21:34
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,Electric,FutureSounds like a shot at Tesla, too.Continue reading BMW promises 'to think like a startup, deliver like a grown up' BMW promises 'to think like a startup, deliver like a grown up' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford wants Trump to lower MPG standards

  05-12-2016 21:16
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Ford,Electric,HybridFields smells an opportunity.Continue reading Ford wants Trump to lower MPG standards Ford wants Trump to lower MPG standards originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber creates AI Labs to speed autonomous ride-sharing development

  05-12-2016 21:07
  
  Filed under:Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousUber swallows Geometric Intelligence to build up its AI prowess.Continue reading Uber creates AI Labs to speed autonomous ride-sharing development Uber creates AI Labs to speed autonomous ride-sharing development originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford sees lineup changing to match demand

  05-12-2016 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford will likely make changes to its car lineup as demand for small SUVs continues to outpace that for sedans. That could include offering crossover-style variants of certain sedans or dropping certain nameplates altogether.
  
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• BMW thwarts car thief by remotely locking him in a 5 series

  05-12-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ownership,BMW,Driving,Safety,Emerging TechnologiesBad boys, whatcha gonna do when BMW comes for you?Continue reading BMW thwarts car thief by remotely locking him in a 5 series BMW thwarts car thief by remotely locking him in a 5 series originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW thwarts car thief by remotely locking 5 series

  05-12-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ownership,BMW,Driving,Safety,Emerging TechnologiesBad boys, whatcha gonna do when BMW comes for you?Continue reading BMW thwarts car thief by remotely locking 5 series BMW thwarts car thief by remotely locking 5 series originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW executives lawyering up for diesel scandal court fights

  05-12-2016 19:29
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,Germany,United States,DieselVW agreed to $16 billion in civil fines from US Justice Department, but it will fight criminal charges in the diesel scandal.Continue reading VW executives lawyering up for diesel scandal court fights VW executives lawyering up for diesel scandal court fights originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• Auto lending strengthened in Q3, Experian says

  05-12-2016 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With more creditworthy consumers financing vehicles in the third quarter, and fewer high-risk folks, the auto finance market is strengthening overall, Experian reports.
  
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• Auto finance, lending strengthen in Q3, Experian says

  05-12-2016 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With more creditworthy consumers financing vehicles in the third quarter, and fewer high-risk folks, the auto finance market is strengthening overall, Experian reports.
  
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• Australian private LCV sales rise 10% as industry heads towards record

  05-12-2016 18:49
  
  The diversity and multi-purpose capability of the current crop of light commercial vehicles saw private sales in this segment in Australia rise 10% year on year in November 2016 as the country's new vehicle market headed toward a record sales year according to industry-compiled VFACTS data.
  
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• Prius plug-in drivers in Japan can earn real-world rewards for electric driving

  05-12-2016 18:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Green Driving,Japan,Hatchback,HybridBecause saving money on gas just wasn't incentive enough.Continue reading Prius plug-in drivers in Japan can earn real-world rewards for electric driving Prius plug-in drivers in Japan can earn real-world rewards for electric driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This $7-million Ferrari LaFerrari is the most expensive modern car ever sold at auction

  05-12-2016 18:26
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Auctions,Coupe,Hybrid,PerformanceThe final Ferrari LaFerrari is going to help a lot of people.Continue reading This $7-million Ferrari LaFerrari is the most expensive modern car ever sold at auction This $7-million Ferrari LaFerrari is the most expensive modern car ever sold at auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan driverless car tech will adapt to local driving habits

  05-12-2016 18:25
  
  Looking at how different cultures and societies differ in their driving habits is crucial to the development of autonomous tech 2016-12-05 17:00 To speed up the development of autonomous vehicle technology, Nissan has enlisted the help of sociologists and anthropologists to help future driverless cars be tailored to the cultural norms in each country.
  The way people drive varies massively between different countries, cities and even times of day, and in order for driverless cars to drive safely
  
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• Automotive Paints and Coatings – Market Drivers and Forecasts from Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  05-12-2016 18:23 via businesswire.com
  
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  Automotive Paints and Coatings – Market Drivers and Forecasts from Technavio
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  Technavio publishes a new market research report on the global automotive paints and coatings market from 2017-2021. (Photo: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio publishes a new market research ...and more »
  
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• New Zealand November sales set record

  05-12-2016 18:17
  
  After record November sales, the New Zealand new vehicle market for 2016 has already surpassed 2015's full year tally with one month yet to go and is headiing towards the 140,000 mark for the full year, local lobby group, the Motor Industry Association (MIA) said.
  
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• Hot or not? | 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback First Drive

  05-12-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Honda,First Drives,Hatchback,BudgetIt's not really a hot hatch, and that's okay.Continue reading Hot or not? | 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback First Drive Hot or not? | 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyo Honored with Georgia Automotive Supplier Award - Tire Review

  05-12-2016 17:56 via tirereview.com
  
  Toyo Honored with Georgia Automotive Supplier Award
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  The Georgia Department of Economic Development has named Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc. the first-ever winner of its Automotive Supplier of the Year Award. The Georgia Automotive Awards recognize companies and individuals throughout ...
  
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• One-off Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione seen in Daytona

  05-12-2016 17:46
  
  Unannounced Special Project Ferrari based on F12 causes a stir at Finali Mondiali in Daytona 2016-12-05 16:50 A mysterious one-off Ferrari has appeared over the weekend at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event in Daytona, Florida, said to be called the SP275 RW Competizione. 
  Ferrari has said nothing official about the car, but it’s clear that the SP275 is a Special Projects model, created as a custom Ferrari for a very special customer.
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• Saudi Arabia rapidly becoming new automotive hub in Mideast - Al-Arabiya

  05-12-2016 17:43 via english.alarabiya.net
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  Saudi Arabia rapidly becoming new automotive hub in Mideast
  Al-Arabiya
  File picture of Mazda's RT24-P prototype car. The Saudi International Motor show will be held at Jeddah Center for Forums and Events on Dec. 11-15, 2016. (Reuters). Saudi Gazette, Jeddah Monday, 5 December 2016. Text size A A A. The 38th Saudi ...and more »
  
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• Beijing Benz Automotive names new president and CEO - just-auto.com (subscription)

  05-12-2016 17:20 via just-auto.com
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  Beijing Benz Automotive names new president and CEO
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  Peter Schabert retires after 31 years at Daimler; Troska: "Schabert successfully and continuously increased the capacity, productivity and flexibility of our plant in Beijing"; Schäfer: "We are convinced that Arno van der Merwe will continue the ...and more »
  
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• Beijing Benz Automotive names new chief - just-auto.com (subscription)

  05-12-2016 17:20 via just-auto.com
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  Peter Schabert retires after 31 years at Daimler; Troska: "Schabert successfully and continuously increased the capacity, productivity and flexibility of our plant in Beijing"; Schäfer: "We are convinced that Arno van der Merwe will continue the ...
  Change of management at BBAC, Daimler's largest joint venture in ChinaAutomotive World (press release)all 69 news articles »
  
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• The Ferrari 488 Challenge is the one-make series' first turbo car

  05-12-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,Coupe,Racing,SupercarsAnd it just so happens to be the fastest Ferrari Challenge car yet.Continue reading The Ferrari 488 Challenge is the one-make series' first turbo car The Ferrari 488 Challenge is the one-make series' first turbo car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dodge considers return to NASCAR

  05-12-2016 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dodge wants to get back into NASCAR, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Sunday. "Yes I'd love to," he said. "I talked to Jim France (executive vice-president of NASCAR) about this just last night."
  
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• Beijing Benz Automotive names new president and CEO

  05-12-2016 16:58
  Arno van der Merwe (44) takes over as president and CEO of BBAC in April 2017, replacing Peter Schabert (62), who is retiring after 31 years at Daimler. He has been the president and CEO of BBAC since August 2015.
  
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• The new Buick Regal looks like a Mazda, and we're totally cool with that

  05-12-2016 16:47
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Buick,Hatchback,Sedan,WagonHere it is, completely undisguised in sedan and wagon form. We like what we see.Continue reading The new Buick Regal looks like a Mazda, and we're totally cool with that The new Buick Regal looks like a Mazda, and we're totally cool with that originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Russian fighter crashes while attempting carrier landing

  05-12-2016 16:44
  
  Filed under:MilitaryIt's the latest embarrassment for the Admiral Kuznetsov.Continue reading Russian fighter crashes while attempting carrier landing Russian fighter crashes while attempting carrier landing originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The SP275 RW Competizione is the latest one-off from Ferrari

  05-12-2016 16:32
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ferrari,Coupe,SupercarsThis new custom Ferrari debuted at Daytona International Speedway over the weekend.Continue reading The SP275 RW Competizione is the latest one-off from Ferrari The SP275 RW Competizione is the latest one-off from Ferrari originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Transmission Systems Market Report 2017-2027 - MarketWatch

  05-12-2016 16:28 via marketwatch.com
  
  Automotive Transmission Systems Market Report 2017-2027
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  Visiongain [https://www.visiongain.com ]'s new 139 page market analysis report reveals that the automotive transmission market will achieve revenues of $148bn in 2017. Despite the gradual electrification of the global vehicle ...
  Automotive Transmission Market Worth 196.20 Billion USD by 2021PR Newswire UK (press release)all 2 news articles »
  
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• BRIEF-Ford Motor says automotive business debt raise benchmarked at $2 bln - Reuters

  05-12-2016 16:24 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Ford Motor says automotive business debt raise benchmarked at $2 bln
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  BRASILIA, Dec 5 Brazilian President Michel Temer will unveil on Monday the long-awaited details of a controversial pension reform plan at the heart of his austerity drive to shore up an economy mired in its worst recession on record.and more »
  
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• UK car market up 2.9% in November

  05-12-2016 16:14
  
  The UK car market continues to grow, posting growth of 2.9% in November. The market continues to confound widespread expectations that it would dip and is set to exceed last year's annual total and set a new annual record.
  
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• Ultimate guide to car sharing, car clubs and ride-sharing

  05-12-2016 16:04
  
  We have all you need to know about your car sharing options, with first-hand tests of Zipcar, DriveNow and more 2016-12-06 16:20 Road-traffic forecasts predict congestion could increase by as much as 55 per cent in the next 25 years, hitting urban areas and cities hardest.
  For drivers who already spend hours commuting on already clogged-up roads, this is far from good news. The trouble is, people need to get places – so how do you solve this problem? One potential solution is car sharing.
  
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• VW's MOIA is another car company looking for the new mobility

  05-12-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Green Culture,Transportation Alternatives,GermanyMOIA is the name, mobility is its game.Continue reading VW's MOIA is another car company looking for the new mobility VW's MOIA is another car company looking for the new mobility originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain 2017 review

  05-12-2016 15:50
  
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  Classy Mercedes E-Class Estate gets new sense of adventure as All-Terrain model takes fight to Audi and VolvoUntil now, the premium off-road estate market has been largely dominated by Audi and Volvo. But now Mercedes has weighed in with yet another version of its E-Class.
  The new E-Class All-Terrain benefits from some adventure clothing in the form of the usual black plastic wheelarch protectors and bumper inserts, pseudo skid plates o
  
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• Junkyard Gem: Volvo 960 Sedan

  05-12-2016 15:33
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volvo,SedanFor decades, Volvo made 100% Swedish rear-wheel-drive sedans. Here is one of the final ones, found in a Denver self-service wrecking yard in very nice condition.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: Volvo 960 Sedan Junkyard Gem: Volvo 960 Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• American Automotive Service Solutions A Different Kind of Extended Warranty Company - PR Newswire (press release)

  05-12-2016 15:17 via prnewswire.com
  
  American Automotive Service Solutions A Different Kind of Extended Warranty Company
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  American Automotive Service Solutions is a different kind of auto warranty company. They are focused on long-term satisfaction and outstanding customer service. They offer vehicle service contracts in many varieties so you are sure to find one that ...and more »
  
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• November: The happy-days-are-here-again, maybe, Edition

  05-12-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Diesel,Electric,HybridChevy Volt, Ford Focus Hybrid, Nissan Leaf all had strong sales in November.Continue reading November: The happy-days-are-here-again, maybe, Edition November: The happy-days-are-here-again, maybe, Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Group launches new mobility company - just-auto.com (subscription)

  05-12-2016 14:45 via just-auto.com
  Volkswagen Group launches new mobility company
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  The Volkswagen Group on Monday (5 December) officially launched its new mobility services company at the Tech Crunch Disrupt technology event in London. With MOIA, the automaker said, it is "systematically driving forward its transformation into a ...and more »
  
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• Volkswagen Group launches new mobility company

  05-12-2016 14:36
  The Volkswagen Group on Monday officially launched its new mobility services company at the Tech Crunch Disrupt technology event in London.
  
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• Global Automotive Airbag Inflator Market will hit USD 510 Billion by 2021 Zion Market Research - EconoTimes

  05-12-2016 14:34 via econotimes.com
  
  Global Automotive Airbag Inflator Market will hit USD 510 Billion by 2021 Zion Market Research
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  Sarasota, FL, Dec. 05, 2016 -- Zion Research has published a new report titled “Automotive Airbag Inflator Market by Inflators Type (Pyrotechnic, Stored Gas, and Hybrid) by Airbag Type (Front Airbag, Side Airbag, Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbag and Others ...and more »
  
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• Mercedes-Benz: Artificial intelligence - is there a human-centred approach?

  05-12-2016 14:03
  How is artificial intelligence (AI) influencing tomorrow's mobility? How can we use its ideas today? How intelligent will the car of the future be? And above all: what role will people play in this? These were the central questions discussed by Mercedes-Benz experts at the fourth Future Talk in Berlin in dialogue with scientists, engineers and journalists.
  
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• Subaru BRZ facelifted with new suspension and engine parts for 2017

  05-12-2016 13:42
  
  2017 BRZ gets a mild redesign, and will go on sale in spring 2016-12-05 12:45 Subaru has revealed a facelifted BRZ coupe for 2017, packing a new look, new interior technology, engine upgrades, plus suspension tweaks and a new driving setup for track drivers.
  At the front the new Subaru BRZ gets a revised front bumper, making the car appear slightly lower and wider. Full-LED headlights top off the refreshed face, but it’s not as big a facelift as the one coming on the BRZ’s sist
  
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• Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools (Diagnostic Equipment, Diagnostic Software, Repair & Diagnostic Data) Market ... - Business Wire (press release)

  05-12-2016 13:25 via businesswire.com
  
  Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools (Diagnostic Equipment, Diagnostic Software, Repair & Diagnostic Data) Market ...
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  The market for automotive diagnostics scan tools is projected to increase with a CAGR of 5.9% from 2016 to 2021 to reach a market size of USD 7.42 billion due to the increase in complexity in vehicles with rising intrusion of electronics, which has ...and more »
  
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• Research and Markets - Global Automotive Fuel Transfer Pumps Market to Grow 4% by 2022 - Key Vendors are Robert ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  05-12-2016 13:15 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Research and Markets - Global Automotive Fuel Transfer Pumps Market to Grow 4% by 2022 - Key Vendors are Robert ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive fuel transfer pumps market was valued at $49 billion in 2015, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% during 2016 - 2022. Automotive fuel transfer pump is one of the essential components of an automobile. Earlier automotive ...and more »
  
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