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• Recharge Wrap-up: Norway hits 400K EVs, EcoReco Model R electric scooter

  14-12-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Green Culture,Transportation Alternatives,Technology,Electric,FutureCheck out EcoReco's "personal EV for all." Norway hits a major EV milestone. We can't wait for the 2035 Cheesesteak Derby.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Norway hits 400K EVs, EcoReco Model R electric scooter Recharge Wrap-up: Norway hits 400K EVs, EcoReco Model R electric scooter originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&n
  
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• Watch a Lamborghini get torn apart by the Taiwanese government

  14-12-2016 23:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,Lamborghini,Asia,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsNo part of the car was left untouched.Continue reading Watch a Lamborghini get torn apart by the Taiwanese government Watch a Lamborghini get torn apart by the Taiwanese government originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chinese billionaire's EV startups map ambitious plans

  14-12-2016 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Three electric-vehicle startups funded by Chinese billionaire Jia Yueting will show off new prototype vehicles at the giant CES 2017 trade show in Las Vegas next month, with one of the companies privately mapping out an ambitious 10-year, 12-vehicle...
  
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• Lucid Motors unveils its 400-mile range luxury EV

  14-12-2016 22:44
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Automakers,ElectricCome take a look at the new IT EV.Continue reading Lucid Motors unveils its 400-mile range luxury EV Lucid Motors unveils its 400-mile range luxury EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jay Leno and Neil deGrasse Tyson lose a window at 120 mph

  14-12-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Humor,Videos,Coupe,Performance,SpecialtyLeno gives Tyson a ride in his custom built, turbine-powered EcoJet.Continue reading Jay Leno and Neil deGrasse Tyson lose a window at 120 mph Jay Leno and Neil deGrasse Tyson lose a window at 120 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna reveals plan for hologram demonstration at CES

  14-12-2016 22:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Magna International plans to use holograms to demonstrate its future mobility capabilities during the CES, or Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas in January.
  
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• How To Fix A Tire Leak | Autoblog Wrenched

  14-12-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog WrenchedHere's how to fix your leaky tire.Continue reading How To Fix A Tire Leak | Autoblog Wrenched How To Fix A Tire Leak | Autoblog Wrenched originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Comcast workers set up on snowy hill, ignore slidey carnage around them

  14-12-2016 21:16
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Ownership,Videos,Weird Car News,SafetyOh, Comcast. . .Continue reading Comcast workers set up on snowy hill, ignore slidey carnage around them Comcast workers set up on snowy hill, ignore slidey carnage around them originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump picks Elon Musk for advisory committee

  14-12-2016 21:04
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Green,TeslaMusk, critical of the fossil fuel industry, will have Trump's ear.Continue reading Trump picks Elon Musk for advisory committee Trump picks Elon Musk for advisory committee originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM plans to invest $552 million in four operations

  14-12-2016 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors plans to invest a combined $552 million at three operations in New York and one in Ohio, the automaker said today. The bulk of the investment, $333.7 million, is going toward three plants in New York.
  
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• GM to debut redesigned Chevy Traverse, GMC Terrain at Detroit show

  14-12-2016 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors plans to debut redesigned versions of the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain at the Detroit auto show in January, a person with knowledge of the automaker's plans said today.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson's Grand Tour of Scottish automotive history - Scottish Daily Record

  14-12-2016 19:44 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
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  Jeremy Clarkson's Grand Tour of Scottish automotive history
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  Telly's Jeremy Clarkson and his Grand Tour pals James May and Richard Hammond have been filming in Scotland – having a blast with cars from the past. Share. ByMaggie Barry. 18:41, 14 DEC 2016; Updated 18:41, 14 DEC 2016. Lifestyle. Jeremy ...and more »
  
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• The Toyota Yaris will get a WRC-inspired hot hatch treatment

  14-12-2016 19:26
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Toyota,Germany,United States,Hatchback,PerformanceLook for influence from Toyota Gazoo Racing's WRC Yaris rally racer.Continue reading The Toyota Yaris will get a WRC-inspired hot hatch treatment The Toyota Yaris will get a WRC-inspired hot hatch treatment originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Angry Grandpa' presented with dream car, causes all the feels

  14-12-2016 19:09
  
  Filed under:Etc.,ChevroletEvery gearhead has a story about the one that got away.Continue reading 'Angry Grandpa' presented with dream car, causes all the feels 'Angry Grandpa' presented with dream car, causes all the feels originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China's Automotive 2030 Blueprint: No. 1 Globally In EVs, Autonomous Cars - Forbes

  14-12-2016 18:45 via forbes.com
  
  China's Automotive 2030 Blueprint: No. 1 Globally In EVs, Autonomous Cars
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  A Chinese consumer checks out the Raeton, Changan's autonomous car, at the Beijing Auto Show in April, 2016. The Raeton completed a 1,200 mile trip from Chongqing to Beijing earlier this year. Move over Detroit, Tokyo, Seoul and Wolfsburg. China aims ...
  
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• This scanner checks tire tread depth when you drive over it

  14-12-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Maintenance,SafetyWhat's the last time you checked the tread on your tires?Continue reading This scanner checks tire tread depth when you drive over it This scanner checks tire tread depth when you drive over it originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Volkswagen Group switches official language to English

  14-12-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Audi,Bentley,Bugatti,Porsche,Volkswagen,SEAT,SkodaVW hopes the switch to English will make it easier to hire away top talent from other countries.Continue reading The Volkswagen Group switches official language to English The Volkswagen Group switches official language to English originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tow truck driver sacrifices truck to stop wrong way driver before things turn ugly

  14-12-2016 18:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,SUV,Truck,Police/EmergencyA tow truck driver in Tennessee took his life in his own hands this week when he used his tow truck to stop a wrong way driver.Continue reading Tow truck driver sacrifices truck to stop wrong way driver before things turn ugly Tow truck driver sacrifices truck to stop wrong way driver before things turn ugly originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email
  
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• Uber self-driving plan faces DMV 'cease the operations' order in Calif.

  14-12-2016 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The California Department of Motor Vehicles sent a letter to Uber on Wednesday ordering the company to "cease the operations" of its autonomous cars until it applies for and receives the testing permit required by the state.
  
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• Land Rover wins High Court ruling to protect Defender name

  14-12-2016 18:01
  
  Canadian manufacturer must change name of off-road buggy, as JLR makes it clear the Defender isn't for imitation 2016-12-14 17:10 The High Court of Justice has issued a Consent Decree to settle a dispute between Jaguar Land Rover and a Canadian manufacturer of rugged off-road and snow vehicles – Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP).
  The case relates to the use of the name Defender – which in most people’s minds conjures up images of Land Rover’s iconic utilitarian off-
  
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• Magneti starts Italy LED rear light pavillion - just-auto.com (subscription)

  14-12-2016 17:51 via just-auto.com
  
  Magneti starts Italy LED rear light pavillion
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  Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting and Carnia Industrial Park have inaugurated a new pavillion dedicated to the production of electronics for LED rear lighting for cars in the production complex in Tolmezzo in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. The new ...and more »
  
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• VW set to van up with electric Microbus

  14-12-2016 17:44
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Minivan/Van,Concept Cars,ElectricWe've waited for 15 years already for the Microbus to appear.Continue reading VW set to van up with electric Microbus VW set to van up with electric Microbus originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Auto delinquencies predicted to rise

  14-12-2016 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Auto loan delinquency rates will jump in 2017 as a result of higher interest rates and more subprime borrowers, TransUnion predicts. However, the rise is a natural effect of more subprime lending and is not a cause for concern, the company said.
  
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• Mail carrier saves Christmas from burning mail truck

  14-12-2016 17:22
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Truck,Commercial VehiclesThe postman who saved Christmas.Continue reading Mail carrier saves Christmas from burning mail truck Mail carrier saves Christmas from burning mail truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:22:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe spotted out in the open

  14-12-2016 17:20
  
  Hardtop version of wider, more aggressive Mercedes-AMG GT confirmed for 2017 arrival.2016-12-14 16:20 A more powerful, purposeful looking Mercedes-AMG GT has been spotted undisguised by our spy photographers, revealing that a coupe version of there Mercedes AMG GT C revealed in Roadster form at the Paris Motor Show in September is very close to going on sale. 
  The AMG GT in the photographs wears a wide bodykit resembling the one fitted to the GT C Roadster, snuggly fitting over the car&rsq
  
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• So we think the Aston Martin DB11 Volante is coming in Spring 2018

  14-12-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Aston Martin,Convertible,PerformanceAnyone remember when automakers actually tried to hide their new products?Continue reading So we think the Aston Martin DB11 Volante is coming in Spring 2018 So we think the Aston Martin DB11 Volante is coming in Spring 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Miata gives me a new perspective on the world

  14-12-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Long-Term Garage,Convertible,Lightweight,PerformanceWhen you're this low to the ground, everything looks different.Continue reading The Miata gives me a new perspective on the world The Miata gives me a new perspective on the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Land Rover's beachgoer

  14-12-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the latest new spot to make our weekly viral video charts, Land Rover highlights the fun side of the Discovery Sport.
  
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• Growth Opportunities in the Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market - Expected to Reach $54 Billion by 2021 ... - Yahoo Sports

  14-12-2016 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Growth Opportunities in the Global Automotive Wiring Harness Market - Expected to Reach $54 Billion by 2021 ...
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  The future of the global automotive wiring harness market looks promising with opportunities in the passenger car and commercial vehicle. The global automotive wiring harness market is expected to reach an estimated $54.2 billion by 2021. The global ...and more »
  
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• Caruma and inthinc team for commercial camera

  14-12-2016 16:34
  
  Caruma Technologies  and inthinc Technology Solutions, a provider of safety focused fleet telematics and real-time driver behaviour improvement solutions, have unveiled a partnership to design and develop the  Cam Pro, an intelligent connected camera and software platform for commercial drivers and fleet operators.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1998 Cadillac Catera

  14-12-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Automakers,Misc,Etc.,Cadillac,Automotive History,LuxuryThis rear-wheel-drive, European-built luxury sedan was supposed to woo younger (than octogenarians) car buyers to the Cadillac brand.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1998 Cadillac Catera Junkyard Gem: 1998 Cadillac Catera originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes C 220d 4MATIC 2017 review

  14-12-2016 16:18
  
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  The UK's best-selling saloon adds another string to its bow with four-wheel drive - we test it hereAs Britain’s best selling saloon, there are plenty of Mercedes C-Class models to choose from, including 4MATIC all-wheel-drive versions to rival BMW’s venerable xDrive models and Quattro-fettled Audi A4s.
  The cheapest way to get a 4MATIC C-Class would be to opt for one of the petrol models, but if you’re after all
  
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• Volkswagen reveals Oettinger bodykits for hot Golf trio

  14-12-2016 16:03
  
  New bodykits add even more sportiness to VW's Golf GTi, GTD and R models, but come at a premium... 2016-12-14 15:02 Volkswagen has revealed a trio of bodykits designed by Oettinger for the three performance variants of its Golf hatchback – the GTD, the GTI and the Golf R.
  Tuner Oettinger has a long history of modifying Volkswagens stretching back some 70 years, so it makes sense for the car giant to team up with the firm to add a little more spice to its popular hatchback.
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• General Motors delivers first Bolts to Tesla's back yard

  14-12-2016 15:57
  General Motors has delivered its first Chevrolet Bolt electric cars to three customers in Fremont, California, home to rival electric automaker Tesla Motors' assembly plant.
  
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• Dana to supply axles, driveshafts for 2018 Isuzu trucks

  14-12-2016 15:47
  
  Dana announced on Wednesday (14 December) it will begin supplying axles and driveshafts for the 2018 Isuzu FTR.  Production of this new Class 6 medium-duty truck will begin mid-2017.
  
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• Gee Automotive buys Ron Tonkin Dealerships - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  14-12-2016 15:42 via autonews.com
  
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  Gee Automotive Cos. will acquire Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships, creating one of the top U.S. dealership groups based on vehicle sales in 2015, the companies said late Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the two groups sold a combined ...
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• Turkey's automotive production rises 8 pct - www.worldbulletin.net

  14-12-2016 15:33 via worldbulletin.net
  
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  Turkey's automotive production rises 8 pct
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  Automotive production in Turkey rose 8 percent year-on-year in the first 11 months, according to the monthly Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) report released Wednesday. The OSD said, automakers in the country manufactured nearly 1,377,000 ...and more »
  
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• Turkey's automotive production rises 8 pct | Economy | Worldbulletin ... - www.worldbulletin.net

  14-12-2016 15:33 via worldbulletin.net
  
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  Turkish automotive exports reach $21.9B in first 11 months of 2016.and more »
  
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• Gee Automotive buys 16 Ron Tonkin Dealerships

  14-12-2016 15:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gee Automotive will acquire 16 stores owned by the Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships, creating one of the top U.S. dealership groups based on vehicle sales in 2015, the companies said late Tuesday.
  
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• These Volvo XC90 SUVs could be your Uber AIs in San Francisco

  14-12-2016 15:24
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,SUV,AutonomousWhat's Swedish for 'taxi!'?Continue reading These Volvo XC90 SUVs could be your Uber AIs in San Francisco These Volvo XC90 SUVs could be your Uber AIs in San Francisco originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autonomous and Connected Vehicles Drive Automotive Market - PR Newswire (press release)

  14-12-2016 14:49 via prnewswire.com
  
  Autonomous and Connected Vehicles Drive Automotive Market
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  A recently published comprehensive research by PWC indicates that the global car market has the potential to build considerable value from the sale of connected car packages to end customers - fully $155.9 billion in 2022, up from $52.5 billion in 2017 ...and more »
  
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• Asahi establishes China glass substrates base

  14-12-2016 14:20
  
  Asahi Glass is to establish a new production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, to meet expanding demand.
  
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• China sales jump 17% in November

  14-12-2016 14:18
  
  New vehicle sales in China jumped by 16.6% to a record 2.96m units in November, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). 
  
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• Interstate Batteries Takes Top Honors in Product Leadership for ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  14-12-2016 14:14 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Interstate Batteries Takes Top Honors in Product Leadership for ...
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  MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan's survey of 353 US automotive technicians has again concluded that Interstate ...and more »
  
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• Interstate Batteries Takes Top Honors in Product Leadership for Overall Best Automotive Battery - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  14-12-2016 14:14 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Interstate Batteries Takes Top Honors in Product Leadership for Overall Best Automotive Battery
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan's survey of 353 US automotive technicians has again concluded that Interstate Batteries remains the overall best brand. With 46% choosing it as the best battery, Interstate ...and more »
  
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• Rivian Automotive plans for driverless future | Local Business ... - Bloomington Pantagraph

  14-12-2016 14:09 via pantagraph.com
  
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  Rivian Automotive plans for driverless future | Local Business ...
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  NORMAL — Rivian Automotive isn't just ready for the auto market to change. It's counting on it.
  Tax Breaks Approved for Rivian Automotive - Story | CIProudCIproud.comall 7 news articles »
  
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• Rivian Automotive plans for driverless future - Bloomington Pantagraph

  14-12-2016 14:09 via pantagraph.com
  
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  Rivian Automotive plans for driverless future
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  RJ Scaringe, Rivian Automotive CEO, talks to State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, before addressing the Normal Town Council Monday evening. prev. next. NORMAL — Rivian Automotive isn't just ready for the auto market to change. It's counting on it.
  Tax Breaks Approved for Rivian AutomotiveCIproud.comall 7 news articles »
  
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• New Freudenberg technology for transmission seals claimed to reduce CO2 emissions

  14-12-2016 13:45
  
  Freudenberg Sealing Technologies presented a new generation of low-friction transmission seals at the recent 5th International CTI symposium, a meeting place for transmission experts.
  
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• Demand for automotive sensors is booming - New Electronics

  14-12-2016 13:00 via newelectronics.co.uk
  Demand for automotive sensors is booming
  New Electronics
  According to a new report 'Global Markets for Automotive Sensor Technologies', the global market for automotive sensors could be worth more than $26billion this year, rising to in excess of $43bn by 2021. Sensors are being deployed throughout the ...and more »
  
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• Carvana's 2nd 'vending machine' debuts in Houston

  14-12-2016 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Online used car retailer Carvana today opened its second fully automated vehicle 'vending machine,' this time in Houston.
  
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