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• Toyota gets license to Microsoft's connected vehicle patents

  22-03-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft said it will license all of its connected vehicle patents to Toyota in its most wide-ranging intellectual property agreement with an automaker.
  
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• Superbike-inspired Nike Air Jordan IV Motorsport sneakers going back into production

  22-03-2017 22:06
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,MotorcycleThe shoes were sold to commemorate the team's fourth anniversary.Continue reading Superbike-inspired Nike Air Jordan IV Motorsport sneakers going back into production Superbike-inspired Nike Air Jordan IV Motorsport sneakers going back into production originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota says Sienna and Yaris get more USB ports, additional safety tech

  22-03-2017 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota is upgrading the Sienna minivan and Yaris hatch at next month's New York auto show. Technology is on the menu for both.
  
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• Ferrari dips into its parts bin to test a Dino, or something

  22-03-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Ferrari,Performance,SupercarsSome sort of mid-engine stallion is on the loose.Continue reading Ferrari dips into its parts bin to test a Dino, or something Ferrari dips into its parts bin to test a Dino, or something originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW will join Formula E for its fifth season in 2018

  22-03-2017 20:07
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,BMW,ElectricGerman automaker gets the go-ahead from Formula E's organizers to enter the all-electric racing circuit for its fifth season.Continue reading BMW will join Formula E for its fifth season in 2018 BMW will join Formula E for its fifth season in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:07:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The emissions tester that checked VW sees opportunity in Trump

  22-03-2017 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Swedish vehicle inspector whose technology identified emissions discrepancies in Volkswagen diesel engines sees Donald Trump as an opportunity-in-waiting.
  
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• 2018 Toyota Sienna gets a mild facelift for New York show

  22-03-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Toyota,Minivan/VanToyota's active safety equipment is now standard.Continue reading 2018 Toyota Sienna gets a mild facelift for New York show 2018 Toyota Sienna gets a mild facelift for New York show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Recovering VW should still be more open on mpg'

  22-03-2017 18:55
  
  Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks it's about time Volkswagen published real-world economy figures 2017-03-22 17:55 The Volkswagen Group has been through the mill over the past two years, but as it reported at its annual press conference last week, record sales of 10.3 million cars in 2016 suggest that it is bouncing back after Dieselgate.
  I was in the audience as the VW board congratulated itself on the firm’s spectacular recovery – although the fact that the bill for the scandal ha
  
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• Mazda will sell a removable MX-5 Miata hardtop only to racers

  22-03-2017 18:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Mazda,Convertible,Performance,RacingIt'll make Miata purists drool until they see the pricetag.Continue reading Mazda will sell a removable MX-5 Miata hardtop only to racers Mazda will sell a removable MX-5 Miata hardtop only to racers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 quirks less likely to be tolerated, study says

  22-03-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricTesla's tailwind of enthusiastic Model S and Model X owners may not translate into satisfaction if Model 3 has glitches, J.D. Power study says.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 quirks less likely to be tolerated, study says Tesla Model 3 quirks less likely to be tolerated, study says originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler to continue Mercedes compact car contracts with Valmet

  22-03-2017 18:27
  Following the successful start of GLC production at Valmet Automotive last month, Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Cars said it would continue its long-running "successful" cooperation with Finland's Valmet Automotive which will produce the next generation of compact cars at its plant in Uusikaupunki.
  
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• Lotus and Proton might be sold to Peugeot-Citroen after Geely bails

  22-03-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Lotus,Citroen,PeugeotGroupe PSA is the sole remaining bidder.Continue reading Lotus and Proton might be sold to Peugeot-Citroen after Geely bails Lotus and Proton might be sold to Peugeot-Citroen after Geely bails originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ally will pursue profits over market share, lender says

  22-03-2017 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ally Financial will stick with a strategy of raising rates and getting tougher on approvals in some auto-loan niches in 2017, sacrificing volume for higher margins, company executives said.
  
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• Sage Auto settled with FTC to avoid costly litigation, its attorney says

  22-03-2017 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sage Automotive Group and its owners settled federal charges last week that the group used deceptive and unfair sales and financing practices.
  
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• N.J. sets disclosure rules for starter interrupters

  22-03-2017 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New Jersey is increasing disclosure requirements for the use of starter interrupters with subprime, used-car auto loans. But it won't tie use of the devices to reduced loan rates.
  
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• Daimler employees probed in Germany for potential emissions fraud

  22-03-2017 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  German prosecutors have opened an investigation against employees at Daimler. The employees are being investigated over diesel-manipulation allegations, Bloomberg reported.
  
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• These are the lowest rated cars and trucks of 2017

  22-03-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:Lotus,Citroen,PeugeotConsumer Reports recaps its lowest rated models for 2017, with products from Mitsubishi, Toyota, Dodge, Cadillac, and Land Rover.Continue reading These are the lowest rated cars and trucks of 2017 These are the lowest rated cars and trucks of 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The global car manufacturing wage gap: what do car factory workers earn?

  22-03-2017 17:10
  
  Our exclusive investigation shows how salaries vary wildly in the world’s top car-making nations 2017-03-22 16:15 Top bosses at the world’s leading car companies are looking more closely than ever at the untold billions each of their brands spend annually on one of their biggest outlays: employee pay.
  Manufacturers have long been hunting for the cheapest place on the planet to set up shop, and are increasingly asking one question in the boardrooms of Asia, Europe and the Americas: W
  
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• A beginner's guide to plowing snow with a heavy-duty truck

  22-03-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:RAM,TruckFirst off, try not to get plowed.Continue reading A beginner's guide to plowing snow with a heavy-duty truck A beginner's guide to plowing snow with a heavy-duty truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rugged Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer seen in new spy shots

  22-03-2017 16:28
  
  Jacked up version of Vauxhall's new Insignia Sports Tourer estate to rival the Skoda Octavia Scout when it arrives later this year 2017-03-22 15:30 2017 has been a big year for the Vauxhall Insignia with the introduction of the new Insignia Grand Sport – the firm’s all-new Skoda Superb rival – at the Geneva Motor Show. It’s intended to turn up the quality dial and improve Vauxhall’s brand image, and will be joined by an estate bodied variant called the Insignia Spo
  
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• In Miami's Porsche tower, your car rides an elevator to the sky

  22-03-2017 16:19
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Videos,Weird Car News,PorscheThe condo building's three elevators can lift cars at a brisk 800 feet per minute.Continue reading In Miami's Porsche tower, your car rides an elevator to the sky In Miami's Porsche tower, your car rides an elevator to the sky originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren offers some more detail about its hyper-GT F1 successor

  22-03-2017 15:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,McLaren,Coupe,Hybrid,Performance,SupercarsThe most powerful and aerodynamic McLaren ever.Continue reading McLaren offers some more detail about its hyper-GT F1 successor McLaren offers some more detail about its hyper-GT F1 successor originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Land Rover intends to corner the market for aftermarket tuning

  22-03-2017 15:10
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,Land Rover,SUV,LuxuryThe company will increase the variations it offers.Continue reading Land Rover intends to corner the market for aftermarket tuning Land Rover intends to corner the market for aftermarket tuning originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi A5 Cabriolet review

  22-03-2017 15:00
  
  For: Quality and space, strong engine range, refinedOur Rating: 
  4
  Against: Not as sharp to drive as coupe, expensive2017
  Audi’s second generation drop-top A5 is more accomplished than ever, but is it better than the coupe?If you’re one of a large number of Brits who likes to make the most of what little sun we have, you’ll want to check out the latest Audi A5 Cabriolet. The drop-top challenger to the Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet is well worth a look thanks to its
  
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• Why VW patriarch Piech's parting will be bitter

  22-03-2017 14:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ferdinand Piech's plan to burn all bridges to his life's work and sell his indirect stake in VW Group shows that he has become increasingly embittered, family members believe.
  
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• Video: 2 black wolves run 'flat out' down Canadian highway

  22-03-2017 14:14
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,CanadaA rare and beautiful sight.Continue reading Video: 2 black wolves run 'flat out' down Canadian highway Video: 2 black wolves run 'flat out' down Canadian highway originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault reaches EV battery lease milestone

  22-03-2017 14:02
  Renault said it had has signed its 100,000th electric vehicle battery leasing contract via RCI Bank and Services, the financial services arm of Groupe Renault.
  
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• Chevrolet dealers are already offering discounts on the Bolt

  22-03-2017 13:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,United States,Crossover,Hatchback,ElectricChevrolet dealers in California are cutting prices sales fell in February.Continue reading Chevrolet dealers are already offering discounts on the Bolt Chevrolet dealers are already offering discounts on the Bolt originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber pledges to fix company's 'Cult of the Individual'

  22-03-2017 13:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber plans to outline diversity goals and publish the results of a sexual harassment investigation over the coming weeks, part of a commitment to fix its corporate culture.
  
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• UK autonomous vehicle specialist expanding in Australia - on old Mitsubishi plant site

  22-03-2017 12:54
  UK autonomous vehicle designer and manufacturer RDM Group said it would use an A$1m (GBP621,500; USD771,800) South Australian government grant for local trials of its mobility technology.
  
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• Could you guess it’s a Honda?

  22-03-2017 12:37
  
  We asked five people if they could identify a mystery car - but could they guess it was a Honda Civic? 2017-03-22 12:00 New cars are launched all the time, but it’s not often one so radically different is released. The new Honda Civic is one such car; a model that embraces the very latest technology and wraps it up in a striking exterior design.
  The new Civic is the latest in a long line of futuristic-looking Hondas that is fast changing perceptions of the brand.
  To uncover what people re
  
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• Geely doubles profit in 2016

  22-03-2017 12:30
  
  Geely has more than doubled its 2016 net profit to more than RMB5.17bn (US$740m), boosted by strong results in the Chinese domestic market. The company's SUVs continue to sell well in China.
  
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• GEFCO diversifies offer to combat Russia downturn

  22-03-2017 12:13
  Logistics operator, GEFCO says its Russian operations have been able to largely cope with the downturn in the domestic automotive market by diversifying and leveraging expertise from parent company, RZD.
  
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• Electric cars won’t stop petrol demand growing for another 20 years

  22-03-2017 12:07
  
  Battery technology is the key factor that will prevent electric cars reducing on global petrol demand in the next two decades 2017-03-22 11:00 The growing popularity of electric cars won’t hasten the arrival of peak petrol demand, and the majority of the world’s new cars will continue to be powered by petrol for at least the next two decades, according to data from Facts Global Energy. 
  The report is the work of Cuneyt Kazokoglu, head of oil demand at consultancy firm FGE, and
  
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• Dacia Sandero vs Ford Ka+

  22-03-2017 11:52
  
  Dacia has updated its budget Sandero, and it faces a strong new five-door rival in the shape of the Ford Ka+ 2017-03-22 10:55 Since its return to the UK market nearly five years ago, Dacia has proven a surprise hit. The brand’s blend of value pricing and a no-nonsense buying experience has won it a whole legion of fans, while models such as the Sandero have served up new car peace of mind at used car prices. However, even Dacia knows it needs more than low costs to keep buyers intere
  
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• GM to phase out Cruze production in Thailand

  22-03-2017 11:45
  General Motors has said it plans to phase out sales and production of passenger cars in Thailand, choosing instead to focus on its more popular pickup trucks and SUVs in this market.
  
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• Panasonic to take control of Ficosa

  22-03-2017 11:27
  
  Panasonic Corporation said it plans to buy a further 20% stake in Ficosa International, a Spanish manufacturer of automotive rear-view mirrors and electronic systems.
  
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• Sogefi to build a new factory in Morocco

  22-03-2017 10:30
  
  Sogefi, the automotive components company of the CIR Group, has announced a plan to build a new factory in Morocco, the company's first industrial site in Africa
  
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• Citroen introduces electric Berlingo Multispace MPV

  22-03-2017 10:25
  Citroën has launched an electric version of its Berlingo Multispace MPV [European size minivan] with a certified range of 170km (just over 100 miles).
  
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• DEKRA Automotive Solutions appoints Paul Bradbury as business development director - AM-online

  22-03-2017 08:01 via am-online.com
  
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  DEKRA Automotive Solutions appoints Paul Bradbury as business development director
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  DEKRA Automotive Solutions has appointed former managing director of BCA Mainland Europe, Paul Bradbury, as business development director. The used car remarketing and dealer network performance improvement specialist – part of the DEKRA Group ...
  
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• Renault's dance move tames Dodge's raging beast

  22-03-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dodge unleashed it's latest caged animal -- the Challenger SRT Demon -- in a new entry to our weekly viral video chart. But it's wasn't enough to tame the dance moves shown off in our highest-rated new video for the Renault Kwid.
  
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• Discerning Ram owners can now match their truck to their RV

  22-03-2017 05:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,RAM,TruckRam, thinking of everything.Continue reading Discerning Ram owners can now match their truck to their RV Discerning Ram owners can now match their truck to their RV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Speed Sisters documentary | Autoblog Minute

  22-03-2017 03:11
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoSpeed Sisters is a documentary about the first ever all-female racing team in the Middle East.Filmmaker Amber Fares follows five female racers in Palestine. Film focuses on the challenges facing these women and modern life in the Middle East.Continue reading Speed Sisters documentary | Autoblog Minute Speed Sisters documentary | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:11:51 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds.
  
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• Audi board to meet over recent raids, Stadler

  22-03-2017 02:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Top officials at Volkswagen AG's Audi division will meet next week to discuss a raid by German prosecutors on the carmaker's premises last week and the standing of its embattled CEO, following emissions violations, Reuters reported.
  
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• Radiant Presents Display Testing at Automotive Visual and Display Technologies - Benzinga

  22-03-2017 00:10 via benzinga.com
  Radiant Presents Display Testing at Automotive Visual and Display Technologies
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  Radiant Vision Systems announces that it will exhibit and present solutions for automotive display testing at the 2nd annual Automotive Visual and Display Technologies event taking place on April 10-12, 2017, at the Sheraton Hotel Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.and more »
  
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