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• Americans spent over $15 billion in the last 5 years on damage caused by road salt and de-icers

  21-02-2017 23:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ownership,Auto Repair,Maintenance,SafetyAAA has some simple advice to help prevent rust damage.Continue reading Americans spent over $15 billion in the last 5 years on damage caused by road salt and de-icers Americans spent over $15 billion in the last 5 years on damage caused by road salt and de-icers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Takata ranks last in reputation among 100 most-visible companies in U.S.

  21-02-2017 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Troubled airbag supplier Takata took last place on a list ranking the reputations of the 100 most-visible companies in the U.S., landing in the 'critical' score category, the Harris Poll said Tuesday.
  
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• Toyota and Shell team up to build hydrogen fueling stations

  21-02-2017 21:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Alternative Fuels,Green Automakers,HydrogenThe partnership boosts future prospects for both companies as BEV threat looms.Continue reading Toyota and Shell team up to build hydrogen fueling stations Toyota and Shell team up to build hydrogen fueling stations originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How the Ford EcoSport's rear shelf weighs just 6 pounds but can support 700

  21-02-2017 21:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Ford,United States,SUVIt's strong, eco-friendly, and keeps delicate eggs safe. What's not to like?Continue reading How the Ford EcoSport's rear shelf weighs just 6 pounds but can support 700 How the Ford EcoSport's rear shelf weighs just 6 pounds but can support 700 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac expects revamped CUE infotainment system to boost customer satisfaction

  21-02-2017 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cadillac says a new generation of its touch-screen infotainment system, debuting next month in the CTS sedan, addresses customer frustrations that dragged the brand down in quality surveys.
  
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• The race for autonomous cars is over. Silicon Valley lost.

  21-02-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Autoline on Autoblog,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousTech companies are getting realistic about the automotive segment.Continue reading The race for autonomous cars is over. Silicon Valley lost. The race for autonomous cars is over. Silicon Valley lost. originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sears launches free-standing pilot DieHard Auto Center

  21-02-2017 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sears opened a full-service auto care center in San Antonio last week in a pilot store called DieHard Auto Center Driven by Sears.
  
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• Mike Tyson's 1995 Ferrari F50 packs one helluva punch

  21-02-2017 19:20
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Ferrari,Auctions,Performance,SupercarsThe car is going up for auction in March.Continue reading Mike Tyson's 1995 Ferrari F50 packs one helluva punch Mike Tyson's 1995 Ferrari F50 packs one helluva punch originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Orbea's new e-bike incorporates automotive tech - Cycling Weekly

  21-02-2017 18:53 via cyclingweekly.co.uk
  
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  Orbea's new e-bike incorporates automotive tech
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  Orbea's new £1299 Katu e50 e-bike is designed to provide a fit for purpose e-bike for city users. Orbea uses the metaphor of the four-by-four driver going to the supermarket to buy a couple of items to demonstrate its premise that more is not ...
  
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• Ford will reveal the new Fiesta ST in 3 days

  21-02-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Ford,Budget,PerformanceThe ST is coming! The ST is coming!Continue reading Ford will reveal the new Fiesta ST in 3 days Ford will reveal the new Fiesta ST in 3 days originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dutch company offers slick convertible flying car for sale

  21-02-2017 18:12
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsInsert Flying Dutchman joke here.Continue reading Dutch company offers slick convertible flying car for sale Dutch company offers slick convertible flying car for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda's Mendel to retire April 1; Conrad gets top role

  21-02-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John Mendel, an auto industry veteran who steered Honda and Acura through the Takata airbag crisis, is retiring as executive vice president of American Honda's auto divisions, effective April 1.
  
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• Head of the class | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric First Drive

  21-02-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,First Drives,Technology,Hatchback,Sedan,ElectricThere's a new value leader in the EV world.Continue reading Head of the class | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric First Drive Head of the class | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber hires former AG Eric Holder to investigate sexism claims

  21-02-2017 17:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber has enlisted former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate claims of sexism.
  
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• Buick Enclave grows more muscular for 2018

  21-02-2017 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The redesigned 2018 Buick Enclave will be sleeker and more muscular than the current version, spy photos shot in the Detroit area indicate.
  
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• Mercedes confirms Russia car plant

  21-02-2017 17:37
  Mercedes-Benz is to create a new plant to make cars in the Moscow Region of Russia from 2019.
  
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• People still live in Henry Ford's failed jungle utopia

  21-02-2017 17:36
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Read This,Weird Car News,Ford,Automotive History,South AmericaWho needs experts?Continue reading People still live in Henry Ford's failed jungle utopia People still live in Henry Ford's failed jungle utopia originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 BMW models will use their cameras to make maps better

  21-02-2017 17:19
  
  Filed under:BMW,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousAll the data collected will be anonymized.Continue reading 2018 BMW models will use their cameras to make maps better 2018 BMW models will use their cameras to make maps better originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sonic Q4 net income rises 21%; shares rise 9.3%

  21-02-2017 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sonic Automotive's fourth-quarter net income rose 21 percent to $37.6 million from the same quarter a year ago on the strength of service and parts and finance and insurance gains, executives said.
  
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• The Aston Martin Vantage Red Bull Racing Edition doesn't have an F1 engine but still looks sweet

  21-02-2017 17:03
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Marketing/Advertising,Aston Martin,Coupe,Performance,RacingNo crazy turbo V6 under the hood, but it's not the worst special edition out there.Continue reading The Aston Martin Vantage Red Bull Racing Edition doesn't have an F1 engine but still looks sweet The Aston Martin Vantage Red Bull Racing Edition doesn't have an F1 engine but still looks sweet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&n
  
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• BMW, Mobileye in deal to collect map data for self-driving cars

  21-02-2017 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Israel's Mobileye and German automaker BMW said they signed an agreement to install Mobileye's data generation technology in BMW cars starting with 2018 models.
  
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• Elextra teases electric supercar with sub 2.3s 0-62 time

  21-02-2017 15:54
  
  Swiss/German project Elextra promises around 100 examples of four-door electric supercar will be made in the future 2017-02-21 15:45 A four-door, four-wheel-drive electric supercar from a new Swiss/German EV start-up has been teased ahead of its reveal, promising “the highest level of engineering and craftsmanship available” and limited to around 100 units.
  The new car is the project of Elextra - another start-up electric car company angling to take on Tesla’s Model S P100D wi
  
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• Ultrahaptics teams up with HARMAN for automotive haptic-touch - Electronics Weekly

  21-02-2017 15:28 via electronicsweekly.com
  
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  Ultrahaptics teams up with HARMAN for automotive haptic-touch
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  Mid-air touch-free haptics company, Ultrahaptics, has announced a collaboration with HARMAN to incorporate mid-air gesture haptic feedback technology into a range of infotainment and audio systems.and more »
  
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• The Pure Automotive Muscle of the Saleen S7 - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

  21-02-2017 15:11 via wsj.com
  
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  Justin Mirro, 48, from Great Neck, N.Y., and chairman of PurePower Technologies, a specialty engine parts manufacturer, on his 2003 Saleen S7. I grew up in Dearborn, Mich., the headquarters of Ford Motor Company, and my father was a career Ford ...
  
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• Los Angeles named the most congested city in the world

  21-02-2017 15:00
  
  City of Angels has devilish traffic.Continue reading Los Angeles named the most congested city in the world Los Angeles named the most congested city in the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA and Geely bid for Proton - reports

  21-02-2017 14:54
  PSA Group and China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group have reportedly submitted bids to buy a stake in loss-making Proton.
  
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• Electric GT details its Tesla P100D racer specs, sets 'provisional' schedule

  21-02-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Videos,Tesla,Electric,RacingSee the 'P100DL' go racing at Silverstone in August.Continue reading Electric GT details its Tesla P100D racer specs, sets 'provisional' schedule Electric GT details its Tesla P100D racer specs, sets 'provisional' schedule originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi teams up with Zoomcar in India

  21-02-2017 13:56
  
  India carshare firm Zoomcar has announced a partnership with Audi.
  
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• Uber CEO reveals details on sexual harassment investigation

  21-02-2017 13:38
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Transportation AlternativesA former Uber engineer's blog post that blew up online did more than just shame the company into finally investigating her long-ignored sexual harassment allegations. It has also forced the ride-sharing service to take a look at its diversity numbers.Continue reading Uber CEO reveals details on sexual harassment investigation Uber CEO reveals details on sexual harassment investigation originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Feb 20
  
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• Margot Robbie 'new face of Nissan electric cars'  [watch video]

  21-02-2017 13:29
  
  Actor Margot Robbie has been revealed as the 'new face of Nissan electric cars' and has staged a promotional 'race' video in an electric BladeGlider through the streets of Monaco.
  
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• Nexteer Automotive on steer-by-wire and the EPS market

  21-02-2017 13:14
  Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we spoke to executives of Nexteer about megatrends in the car steering market, steer-by-wire systems and growth of electric power steering (EPS) fitment in BRIC countries.
  
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• Toyota's giant hydrogen leap gets an assist from Shell

  21-02-2017 13:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Royal Dutch Shell will build seven fueling stations for hydrogen cars in California through a partnership with Toyota, laying down their latest bet on the demise of the internal-combustion engine.
  
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• Former FCA quality chief Betts named to key post at J.D. Power

  21-02-2017 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Doug Betts, the former head of quality for Fiat Chrysler, has been named senior vice president of global automotive operations for J.D. Power and Associates.
  
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• Dacia Logan MCV Stepway revealed ahead of Geneva show debut

  21-02-2017 13:00
  
  Rugged Dacia Logan MCV Stepway has been unveiled alongside new limited edition Duster SUV 2017-02-22 08:00 Dacia has revealed its new Logan MCV Stepway – a jacked-up estate car that’ll go on sale in the summer. It’s designed to capitalise on the success of the Sandero Stepway, which currently accounts for nearly 60 per cent of all Sandero sales.
  Based on the standard Logan MCV, the Stepway adds some crossover appeal with its raised ride height, black body cladding and chrome s
  
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• Continental Automotive on ADAS, sensor fusion and tomorrow's electronic braking systems - just-auto.com (subscription)

  21-02-2017 12:53 via just-auto.com
  
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  Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we spoke to Alfred Eckert, Head of the Advanced Engineering Department at Continental Automotive. What are the megatrends in the automotive electronic braking system ...
  
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• PSA-Opel/Vauxhall deal raises Brexit concerns - COMMENT

  21-02-2017 12:35
  We could see a framework deal for Peugeot's acquisition of GM's Opel/Vauxhall operations by the end of this week. The two are clearly at an advanced stage in the discussions and are reportedly at the point of putting a value on the deal.
  
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• Continental Automotive on ADAS, sensor fusion and tomorrow's electronic braking systems

  21-02-2017 12:31
  Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we spoke to Alfred Eckert, Head of the Advanced Engineering Department at Continental Automotive.
  
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• PSA chief meets with Opel Works Council

  21-02-2017 12:04
  PSA executives, led by CEO Carlos Tavares, have met with labour union representatives and the Opel/Vauxhall European Works Council for discussions on the potential acquisition of GM's Opel/Vauxhall operations by PSA Group.
  
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• Skoda starts production of new 1.0 TSI engine

  21-02-2017 11:59
  
  Skoda has started production of a new 1.0 TSI powertrain at its Mladá Boleslav engine plant.
  
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• Used car security questioned over former owners' app connections

  21-02-2017 11:56
  
  Manufacturers have no way to disconnect cars' apps from former owners who can track their old cars, a computer security expert has warned 2017-02-21 11:30 Used car buyers can have their cars tracked by former owners who fail to disconnect their smartphones from applications in cars, a computer security researcher has warned.
  IBM researcher, Charles Henderson, has called on carmakers to do a better job of protecting new owners after he found he was still connected to his old car after a year of
  
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• New Smart ForFour Electric Drive EV 2017 review

  21-02-2017 11:46
  
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  Smart's funky ForFour Electric Drive is a likeable thing, but it doesn't really move the electric car game onVery few cars are as adept at negotiating the cut-and-thrust of city life as the humble Smart. Similarly, electric vehicles tend to prove a great fit for congested areas thanks to their lack of local emissions and silky smooth, silent powertrains.
  Combine the two, then, and on paper you should have one of the best urban transp
  
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• FAW and Dongfeng in advanced R&D alliance

  21-02-2017 11:12
  
  China's FAW Group Corporation and Dongfeng Motor have signed an agreement to set up a jointly-owned R&D centre focused on the development of advanced technologies such as fuel cells, smart connectivity and lightweight materials.
  
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• Toyota/Shell to install hydrogen refuelling stations in California

  21-02-2017 10:20
  
  The California Energy Commission (CEC) has posted a Notice of Proposed Award (NOPA) outlining subsidies to support hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in California.
  
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• Kiekert to open new JV door-closure systems facility in South Korea

  21-02-2017 10:14
  
  Kiekert AG, a specialist in automotive locking systems, is opening a new joint-venture facility to produce door-closure systems in South Korea with KwangJin Sanggong Company. 
  
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• Hyundai Mobis joins Auto-ISAC for automotive cyber security

  21-02-2017 10:12
  
  Hyundai Mobis joins the global alliance for a coordinated response to cyber threats, such as hacking, in the age of connected cars and smart cars.
  
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• Growth Opportunities in the Global Automotive Air Conditioning Market, December 2016 - Yahoo Finance

  21-02-2017 02:48 via finance.yahoo.com
  Growth Opportunities in the Global Automotive Air Conditioning Market, December 2016
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  NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Trends, opportunities and forecast in this market to 2021 by technology type (automatic and manual/semi-automatic), vehicle type (passenger car and light commercial vehicle), by region (North America, Europe, ...and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Ventilated Seats Market 2017-2021 - Yahoo Finance

  21-02-2017 02:04 via finance.yahoo.com
  Global Automotive Ventilated Seats Market 2017-2021
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  A ventilated seat is an advanced seat system that has an inbuilt ventilation feature, wherein the air circulates throughout the seat to increase the comfort of the drive by removing the moisture, thereby reducing driver fatigue. The ventilated seats ...and more »
  
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• Margot Robbie's high-speed Monaco glide - Automotive Blog (blog)

  21-02-2017 00:54 via automotiveblog.co.uk
  
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  Watch this cool video of Wolf of Wall Street star Margot Robbie driving a 100% electric Nissan BladeGlider through the streets of Monte Carlo. The actress tested the Nissan BladeGlider – which can hit 62mph in less than five seconds – against an ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Drivetrain Market by Drive Type, Vehicle Type, Electric Vehicle Drive type, and Region - Global Forecast ... - Yahoo Finance

  21-02-2017 00:33 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Drivetrain Market by Drive Type, Vehicle Type, Electric Vehicle Drive type, and Region - Global Forecast ...
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  The automotive drivetrain market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.18%, to reach a market size of USD 278.57 billion by 2021. Several countries are attempting to shift to greener and lighter transportation solutions. The heavy, rigid shafts used in ...and more »
  
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