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• Toyota Concept-i showcases in-car artificial intelligence at CES

  04-01-2017 23:49
  
  Toyota's Concept-i CES show star is said to be built around the driver's needs with tech powered by new 'Yui' AI software 2017-01-04 22:45 Toyota’s has pulled the covers of its Concept-i car at CES 2017, explaining that the futuristic design aims to put the driver’s needs ahead of technology.
  The Concept-i is Toyota’s vision for 2030 driving where the car will be a home on wheels although much of the tech showcased is expected to be introduced on Toyota models that we’ll
  
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• Android in-car infotainment goes way beyond Android Auto at CES 2017

  04-01-2017 23:41
  
  Filed under:CES,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,TechnologyThe days of Uconnect, SYNC, Cue, and more may be numbered.Continue reading Android in-car infotainment goes way beyond Android Auto at CES 2017 Android in-car infotainment goes way beyond Android Auto at CES 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:41:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Panasonic Automotive to build Android Automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment System into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - XDA Developers (blog)

  04-01-2017 23:38
  
  XDA Developers (blog)
  Panasonic Automotive to build Android Automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment System into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
  XDA Developers (blog)
  While most of us are intimately familiar with Google's Android on smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and televisions, few are aware of what Google has been doing for the automotive market. To illustrate this point, ask yourself the following question ...and more »
  
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• Bosch shows off cockpit of the future at CES 2017

  04-01-2017 23:32
  
  Tech-filled concept car is "a personal assistant on four wheels" thanks to haptic gesture controls and personalised driving setups 2017-01-04 22:45 Bosch has lifted the lid on its concept car at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show focusing on a personal experience for each driver.
  The car on display features a drive monitor camera that remembers personal preferences like steering wheel, wing mirror and seating positions.
  It’ll also adapt in-car temperature based on who’s at the wheel
  
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• AutoNation to hire nationwide next Tuesday

  04-01-2017 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AutoNation said it will host a one-day hiring event in 15 cities next Tuesday. More than a thousand sales and service positions are available at the stores and service centers.
  
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• HYUNDAI/KIA: Record year for Korean brands

  04-01-2017 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai and Kia each celebrated record U.S. sales in 2016 with the two brands combining for 1,422,603 total units, a 2.5 percent increase.
  
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• Tesla denies unintended acceleration claim by Model X owner

  04-01-2017 23:11
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Tesla,Green Automakers,ElectricCalifornia-based automaker says vehicle data indicates driver error in SUV plowing through the back of a garage.Continue reading Tesla denies unintended acceleration claim by Model X owner Tesla denies unintended acceleration claim by Model X owner originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW brings its self-driving, self-parking 5 Series prototype to CES

  04-01-2017 22:46
  
  Filed under:CES,BMW,Emerging Technologies,Sedan,Autonomous,LuxuryBMW says you can take your hands off the wheel in this car.Continue reading BMW brings its self-driving, self-parking 5 Series prototype to CES BMW brings its self-driving, self-parking 5 Series prototype to CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Maintaining your car's heating and cooling system for winter

  04-01-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Open RoadJust like you wouldn't wait until the hottest day of the year to test your air conditioning system, you shouldn't wait until the temperatures drop to ensure your heating system is prepared for the season ahead.Continue reading Maintaining your car's heating and cooling system for winter Maintaining your car's heating and cooling system for winter originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Ema
  
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• Toyota Concept-i looks weird, will be fun to drive, and comes with a Disneyfied AI

  04-01-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,CES,Gadgets,Infotainment,Technology,Autonomous,Concept Cars,FutureThe future is shiny and white, according to Toyota.Continue reading Toyota Concept-i looks weird, will be fun to drive, and comes with a Disneyfied AI Toyota Concept-i looks weird, will be fun to drive, and comes with a Disneyfied AI originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alexa may be coming to more cars in the near future

  04-01-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:CESInrix is developing an Alexa virtual assistant for carmakers. Who will use the system is an open question right now.Continue reading Alexa may be coming to more cars in the near future Alexa may be coming to more cars in the near future originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How To Clean And Replace Your Air Filter | Autoblog Wrenched

  04-01-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog WrenchedLearn how to fix your clogged air filter here.Continue reading How To Clean And Replace Your Air Filter | Autoblog Wrenched How To Clean And Replace Your Air Filter | Autoblog Wrenched originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen CEO to stay away from Detroit auto show

  04-01-2017 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller will miss the Detroit auto show next week, the German carmaker said, amid uncertainty over its chances of settling a U.S. criminal investigation into its emissions scandal.
  
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• Snarling traffic, gridlock at CES belies mobility promises

  04-01-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Irony abounds at the biggest conference in Las Vegas, where the people promising a shining mobility future sit in traffic and gridlock trying to get around town.
  
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• Tesla kicks off battery production at the Gigafactory

  04-01-2017 20:03
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Technology,ElectricThe first batteries are for Tesla's electricity storage products.Continue reading Tesla kicks off battery production at the Gigafactory Tesla kicks off battery production at the Gigafactory originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW: Core brand bounces back in Dec.; Audi sets record

  04-01-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen-brand sales in the U.S. rebounded in December, climbing 20 percent, while Audi brand sales rose 14 percent to a brand record.
  
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• SUBARU: U.S. sales top 600,000 for 8th-straight record

  04-01-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subaru of America set a sales record in 2016, as the automaker cleared the 600,000 vehicle mark while also setting an eighth consecutive sales record.
  
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• NISSAN: 'Star Wars' thrusts Rogue to a big December

  04-01-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan's marketing coup of aligning its Rogue crossover advertising with Hollywood's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story release helped generate more than 40,000 deliveries of the nameplate in December, giving Nissan its best-selling December ever in the U.
  
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• HONDA: 3.2% sales advance fuels record 2016

  04-01-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thanks to a strong December, American Honda finished the year with a 3.2 percent U.S. sales gain and a record 1,637,942 Honda and Acura vehicles sold.
  
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• Yanfeng Automotive Interiors debuts "the next living space" interior concept car at the 2017 North American ... - Yahoo Finance

  04-01-2017 19:05
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  Yanfeng Automotive Interiors debuts "the next living space" interior concept car at the 2017 North American ...
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  DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A better life on board through superior automotive interiors solutions is the driving force behind Yanfeng Automotive Interiors' innovations that will debut at the 2017 North American Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.and more »
  
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• TOYOTA: Down 2% for the year on car-truck mix

  04-01-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.'s December deliveries rose 2 percent to 243,229 vehicles, but sales for the year were off 2 percent to just under 2.45 million units.
  
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• BMW brought a sculpture to CES to show us the future of autonomous interiors

  04-01-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,BMW,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Autonomous,Concept Cars,FutureIt's called the BMW i Inside Future sculpture, which almost explains what it is.Continue reading BMW brought a sculpture to CES to show us the future of autonomous interiors BMW brought a sculpture to CES to show us the future of autonomous interiors originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pagani Huayra Roadster headed for Geneva Motor Show 2017

  04-01-2017 18:08
  
  Pagani has confirmed that an open-top version of the Huayra hypercar will appear in March 2017-01-04 17:00 The Pagani Huayra Roadster was rumoured to be in the pipeline for a while now, and the brand has finally confirmed that the drop-top hypercar is on the way. A post on the Pagani Facebook page has given a glimpse at the Roadster lettering, though there are no further details as yet.
  We expect the same 720bhp twin-turbocharged Mercedes V12 to feature under the bonnet, tak
  
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• Tata Elxsi Announces Partnership With DISTI for Feature-rich 3D Automotive UX - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  04-01-2017 18:05
  
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  Tata Elxsi Announces Partnership With DISTI for Feature-rich 3D Automotive UX
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Tata Elxsi, a leading global services design and technology services provider for the automotive industry, today announced its partnership with DiSTI Corporation Florida, USA, the creators of user interface tool, GL Studio. This partnership will help ...
  Tata Elxsi partners with DISTI for feature-rich 3D automotive UXETAuto.com
  Tata Elxsi showcases advanced Automotive technolo
  
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• Automotive Differential – Market Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  04-01-2017 18:05
  
  Business Wire (press release)
  Automotive Differential – Market Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive differential market from 2016-2020. (Graphic: Business Wire). Download ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive ...and more »
  
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• More V12 power, no turbos | 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish S First Drive

  04-01-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,First Drives,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsProof that the naturally aspirated V12 isn't dead. Yet.Continue reading More V12 power, no turbos | 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish S First Drive More V12 power, no turbos | 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish S First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Etios saga shows Toyota's sharpened focus on world's growth regions

  04-01-2017 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota is still playing catch-up in key emerging markets, such as Latin America. But the saga of its Etios pint-sized econo-car underscores how it is playing for keeps.
  
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• Tesla launches battery production at Gigafactory

  04-01-2017 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla's massive Gigafactory today produced its first battery cells to power the company's energy storage products and, before long, the Model 3 electric car.
  
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• Audi A5 vs Mercedes C-Class Coupe

  04-01-2017 17:09
  
  Cool new Audi A5 meets curvy Mercedes C-Class Coupe in a battle of the compact executive diesel two-doors 2017-01-04 16:25 They say never to mix business with pleasure, but in an automotive context there are a few options that blend the two spheres very adeptly.
  The latest to join the ranks is the two-door Audi A5 coupe. It takes tech first seen on the A4 saloon last year and adds even more style and sophistication to the saloon’s quality feel and low running costs. The A5 promises to app
  
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• GM: Annual sales decline despite gains in retail market share, prices

  04-01-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors posted its first annual U.S. sales decline since 2009, but it achieved above-average gains in retail market share and average transaction prices.
  
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• FORD: SUVs, trucks, Lincoln help push Dec. sales up 0.1%

  04-01-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford rode high-priced pickups and SUVs, along with strong demand for luxury vehicles, to a 0.1 percent December sales gain, but full-year sales dropped slightly as demand for sedans continues to fall.
  
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• FCA: Sales tumble 10% in Dec.; Ram brand posts only gain

  04-01-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler sales fell 10 percent in December, with only the Ram brand, including pickups and commercial trucks, posting a sales gain.
  
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• Here's the chassis for McLaren's 650S replacement, full car coming soon

  04-01-2017 16:34
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,McLaren,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,Performance,SupercarsIt will be the first of 15 new McLaren models.Continue reading Here's the chassis for McLaren's 650S replacement, full car coming soon Here's the chassis for McLaren's 650S replacement, full car coming soon originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 10:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Taiwan vehicle sales rise 4.5% in 2016

  04-01-2017 16:16
  
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan increased by 4.5% to an eleven-year high of 439,629 units in 2016, according to local industry sources.
  
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• BMW, Intel, Mobileye to test 40 driverless cars later in 2017

  04-01-2017 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW's alliance with Intel and Mobileye aims to put a fleet of around 40 self-driving test vehicles on the road in the second half of this year, the companies said.
  
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• U.S. industry hits new peak behind solid GM, Nissan, Honda gains

  04-01-2017 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. light-vehicle sales, led by fatter discounts, strong light-truck demand and solid gains at GM, Nissan and Honda in December, set a record in 2016, rising by more than 56,000, or 0.3 percent, over 2015. The annualized sales rate hit 18.
  
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• Falcon hitches ride on man's windshield in SoCal desert

  04-01-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsA couple in southern California picked up a surprising hitch hiker on New Years Day when a friendly peregrine falcon landed on their car during a desert road trip.Continue reading Falcon hitches ride on man's windshield in SoCal desert Falcon hitches ride on man's windshield in SoCal desert originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Environmental Impact of the Automotive Industry - Tires & Parts News (press release) (registration) (blog)

  04-01-2017 15:17
  
  The Environmental Impact of the Automotive Industry
  Tires & Parts News (press release) (registration) (blog)
  The environmental impact of the automotive industry has come under the spotlight in recent years. As far as possible, we all want to make the world better for future generations. There is a lot of talk about reducing our carbon footprint. When it comes ...
  
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• Automotive Grade Linux Moves to UCB 3.0 - Linux.com (blog)

  04-01-2017 15:16
  
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  Automotive Grade Linux Moves to UCB 3.0
  Linux.com (blog)
  Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) project has released version 3.0 of its open source Unified Code Base (UCB) for automotive infotainment development; read more. Creative Commons Zero. Pixabay. The Linux Foundation's Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) ...and more »
  
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• Forget the stupid millennial pitch, the Chrysler Portal Concept is full of good ideas

  04-01-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:CES,Chrysler,Minivan/Van,Autonomous,Concept Cars,Electric,FutureSpoiler alert: The best package for flexible hauling of people and cargo is still a minivan.Continue reading Forget the stupid millennial pitch, the Chrysler Portal Concept is full of good ideas Forget the stupid millennial pitch, the Chrysler Portal Concept is full of good ideas originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• Edmunds ramps up mobile strategy, redesigns site

  04-01-2017 15:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Edmunds, kicking off the new year with a mobile-first strategy, has unveiled a new logo and launched a redesigned website. It also dropped the '.com' from Edmunds to signify that the company 'has grown beyond a pure website.'
  
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• South Korean domestic sales drop 6% in December, flat in 2016

  04-01-2017 15:03
  
  Domestic sales among South Korea's five main automakers fell by 5.9%% to 164,852 units in December, from peak volumes of 175,263 units in the same month of 2015, according to preliminary data released individually by the country's vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Delphi Automotive (DLPH) Acquires Movimento - StreetInsider.com

  04-01-2017 15:02
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  Delphi Automotive (DLPH) Acquires Movimento
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  Get access to the best calls on Wall Street with StreetInsider.com's Ratings Insider Elite. Get your Free Trial here. With software and services playing an increasingly critical role in all areas of the automotive industry, Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE ...
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• Junkyard Gem: 1985 Toyota Celica Liftback, Rusty Jones Failure Edition

  04-01-2017 14:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,ToyotaThese cars were once everywhere, but most rusted to nothingness decades ago. This one lasted 32 years before showing up in this Denver self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1985 Toyota Celica Liftback, Rusty Jones Failure Edition Junkyard Gem: 1985 Toyota Celica Liftback, Rusty Jones Failure Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2017 08:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• Why the automotive industry must take the wheel on software security - IoT Tech News

  04-01-2017 13:08
  
  IoT Tech News
  Why the automotive industry must take the wheel on software security
  IoT Tech News
  Security is the new must-have car accessory. This doesn't refer to door locks or car alarms, but rather software security. When you hear about software security you tend to think of computer software, not software in cars. However, software is not new ...
  
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• Bugatti exhibition at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles - euronews

  04-01-2017 12:53
  
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  Bugatti exhibition at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles
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  ... "...I'll say it once again: there will be nothing because there is nothing." Benjamin Netanyahu Prime Minister of Israel · Just In. BREAKING NEWS. Live · Bulletin · Top videos · My weather · Home >; Lifestyle >; Culture >; Bugatti exhibition at the ...
  
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• Infiniti sold record 230,000 vehicles globally in 2016

  04-01-2017 12:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Infiniti sold more than 230,000 vehicles globally in 2016, a 7 percent annual rise, Nissan's luxury arm said today, a record year for a marque that trails rivals in the increasingly crowded premium market.
  
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• Hyundai and Cisco team-up to create 'ultimate connected car'

  04-01-2017 12:43
  
  Hyundai has joined forces with IT giant Cisco to develop autonomous car technology and other advanced connected car features 2017-01-04 23:45 Hyundai is teaming with IT giant Cisco as it bids to produce what it says will be the ultimate connected car. The Korean brand confirmed the news at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  The move is designed to bring greater convenience and comfort to future buyers and will focus on four key areas – fully autonomous driving (as previewed
  
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• Hyundai Healthcare Cockpit tweaks seat, sounds and smells to keep drivers happy

  04-01-2017 12:28
  
  Hyundai's new car interior tech monitors the driver and reacts in various ways to keep them more comfortable. 2017-01-04 23:45 Prone to getting stressed at the wheel? Hyundai has the answer with a new ‘wellbeing’ cabin concept that it has unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  The Korean brand says its Healthcare Cockpit concept is intended to create an “in-car experience to support a positive mental state of the driver”. The car uses biometric sens
  
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• Extreme 700bhp Bentley Continental GT Supersports blasts in

  04-01-2017 12:20
  
  Official details of the "most extreme Bentley ever" revealed; new hardcore sports car reaches 209mph 2017-01-06 00:01 Bentley is gearing up to launch an all-new version of its Continental GT later this year - but in the meantime, the existing model is going to bow out with the most powerful production car the company has ever made: the new Supersports.
  The Crewe manufacturer claims that the new Conti Supersports is the world’s fastest four-seater. Available in hard-top and convertible lay
  
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