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• Automotive IC Vendor Ranking Stays Largely Unchanged - EE Times

  28-03-2017 23:18 via eetimes.com
  
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  Automotive IC Vendor Ranking Stays Largely Unchanged
  EE Times
  SAN FRANCISCO—NXP Semiconductors maintained its leadership position in the automotive semiconductor market last year as a listing of top 10 vendors remained largely unchanged from the year before, according to Semicast Research. NXP, whose ...
  
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• The last gunfighter | 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S First Drive

  28-03-2017 23:00
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,First Drives,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceOne of the last great analog experiences in motoring.Continue reading The last gunfighter | 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S First Drive The last gunfighter | 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cash Cab gets a reboot on the Discovery Channel

  28-03-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:TV/MoviesThe show is being updated for a modern audience.Continue reading Cash Cab gets a reboot on the Discovery Channel Cash Cab gets a reboot on the Discovery Channel originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Supreme Court case could change the game for automotive patent lawsuits - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  28-03-2017 22:02 via autonews.com
  
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  Supreme Court case could change the game for automotive patent lawsuits
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  The result of a Supreme Court case heard on Monday between two food companies may benefit the automotive industry and its technology suppliers. The patent case, TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands, centers on where plaintiffs in an ...
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• Tesla solar in Hawaii is a sign of things to come

  28-03-2017 21:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Tesla,Green Automakers,Technology,Solar272 Powerpacks mean solar energy around the clock.Continue reading Tesla solar in Hawaii is a sign of things to come Tesla solar in Hawaii is a sign of things to come originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Volkswagen Golf R 2017 review

  28-03-2017 21:36
  
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  Image 1 of 18 29 Mar, 2017 (All day)Sam Naylor
  A supremely capable and surprisingly quick hot hatch, the latest VW Golf R isn't cheap and faces talented rivalsAs part of the recent round of updates for the ever-popular Volkswagen Golf range, the Golf R hot hatch has been refreshed. Of course, since this is a performance car, there's been the obligatory power boost, and the new car now gets 306bhp from its 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.
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• Automotive Connectors Market by Connection Type, Application, System Type, Vehicle Type, and Region - Global ... - Yahoo Finance

  28-03-2017 21:26 via finance.yahoo.com
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  Automotive Connectors Market by Connection Type, Application, System Type, Vehicle Type, and Region - Global ...
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  The automotive connectors market was estimated to be USD 4.38 billion in 2016, and is projected to reach USD 6.28 billion by 2021. The market, in terms of value, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.46% from 2016 to 2021. Factors such as increasing ...
  $6.05 Billion Automotive Adhesives Market 2017 by Resin Type, Application, Vehicle Type, and Region - Glo
  
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• JCI CEO Molinaroli was paid $46.4 million in one month, documents say

  28-03-2017 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alex Molinaroli, the CEO of Johnson Controls International, was paid $46.4 million for September 2016, but JCI won't disclose how much he received as head of the company in its last fiscal year.
  
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• BMW M8 spied gettin' jiggy at the Nurburgring

  28-03-2017 20:10
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Spy Photos,BMW,CoupeThe car is likely based on the fullsize 7-Series sedan.Continue reading BMW M8 spied gettin' jiggy at the Nurburgring BMW M8 spied gettin' jiggy at the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rinspeed's Oasis concept car interior - Q&A with Stahl

  28-03-2017 19:37
  Chemical company Stahl created the funky living room or 'third living space of the future' for the Rinspeed Oasis self-driving concept car, showcased earlier this month in Geneva.The Oasis is an evolution of the Swiss firm's Stos shown earlier last year. To learn more about the futuristic two-seater interior, we spoke to Stefan Buri, Global Director Marketing Automotive, Stahl.
  
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• Black Tesla worker says he faced racist taunts, violent threats

  28-03-2017 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A black production worker at Tesla filed a lawsuit claiming his job quickly turned from "a dream come true" to a nightmare when he was subjected to racial epithets.
  
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• Audi's fastest cars won't catch your drift

  28-03-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Audi,PerformanceNo drift mode for Audi Sport models.Continue reading Audi's fastest cars won't catch your drift Audi's fastest cars won't catch your drift originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump signs order to unravel Obama clean-air regulations

  28-03-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,EmissionsTrump says the plan hurts the fossil fuel industry, yet it was never actually implemented.Continue reading Trump signs order to unravel Obama clean-air regulations Trump signs order to unravel Obama clean-air regulations originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump signing order to unravel Obama clean-air regulations

  28-03-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,EmissionsTrump says the plan hurts the fossil fuel industry, yet it was never actually implemented.Continue reading Trump signing order to unravel Obama clean-air regulations Trump signing order to unravel Obama clean-air regulations originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BJ Baldwin gets serious air in Cuba for 'Recoil 4'

  28-03-2017 18:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,Videos,Toyota,Truck,RacingIt's like gymkhana with a trophy truck.Continue reading BJ Baldwin gets serious air in Cuba for 'Recoil 4' BJ Baldwin gets serious air in Cuba for 'Recoil 4' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA lets 'non experts' loose on autonomous prototypes

  28-03-2017 18:23
  
  Groupe PSA is this week allowing 'non-expert' motorists to test its autonomous car, as a driver or a passenger, on the roads of the Paris region.
  
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• A century on, Harrods returns to the electric van

  28-03-2017 18:23
  Iconic London department store Harrods in Knightsbridge has returned to its past, adding an electric van to its fleet, after having first adopted the technology in 1919.
  
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• Powertrain innovations rev ahead despite mpg, emissions review

  28-03-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford's new three-cylinder engine demonstrates engineers are nowhere near done innovating.
  
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• Ford plans to invest an additional $350 million in Michigan plants

  28-03-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford will add $350 million in new investments at two Michigan assembly plants on top of previously pledged spending.
  
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• Copycat cars continue to be a Chinese art form

  28-03-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Britain's Autocar is out with a compilation of great clones from China.
  
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• Uber to withdraw from Denmark, citing regulatory changes

  28-03-2017 17:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber is closing its ride-hailing service in Denmark ahead of regulation changes it said would make its app unworkable for consumers.
  
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• PCMA Rus uses domestic expertise for components

  28-03-2017 17:58
  
  PCMA Rus says it is looking to existing suppliers in Russia to ensure competitiveness as manufacturers seek to take advantage of the ruble depreciation.
  
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• GM urged by investor to create 2 share classes

  28-03-2017 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Wall Street hedge fund proposed a plan that would split GM's common stock into two classes to help the automaker improve financial flexibility and boost the stock's value. GM rejected the idea.
  
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• Escaped horses stop traffic on Bay Area freeway

  28-03-2017 17:39
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsWiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiild horses...Continue reading Escaped horses stop traffic on Bay Area freeway Escaped horses stop traffic on Bay Area freeway originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This 1000-horsepower Corolla iM drift car is the ultimate hot hatch

  28-03-2017 17:22
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Motorsports,Videos,Toyota,Hatchback,RacingIt was revealed with an Initial D-style video.Continue reading This 1000-horsepower Corolla iM drift car is the ultimate hot hatch This 1000-horsepower Corolla iM drift car is the ultimate hot hatch originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Italian police foil plot to steal Enzo Ferrari's body

  28-03-2017 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Italian investigators said on Tuesday they had foiled a plot to steal the body of legendary Formula One racing pioneer Enzo Ferrari and demand a ransom.
  
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• New BMW M8 spy shots reveal hot 8 Series for the first time

  28-03-2017 17:01
  
  First sight of flagship BMW coupe in M8 guise testing on the Nurburgring. 600bhp powertrain from the next M5 expected 2017-03-28 16:00 BMW is plotting to reintroduce its flagship 8 Series coupe, which will arrive next year to serve as a rival for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and new spy shots confirm it will come with a proper ‘M’ badged performance version.
  While the resurrection of the 8-Series coupe is salivating enough for many BMW fans, our spy photographers have spotted som
  
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• Nissan's next-gen Leaf on deck

  28-03-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The next-generation Nissan Leaf has been spotted testing, and spy photos indicate that the electric vehicle's styling will line up with the rest of the brand.
  
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• Ford announces $1.2B investment at three Michigan facilities

  28-03-2017 16:52
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,SUV,TruckThe improvements will also bring 130 new jobs.Continue reading Ford announces $1.2B investment at three Michigan facilities Ford announces $1.2B investment at three Michigan facilities originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Italian police foil plot to snatch Enzo Ferrari's body

  28-03-2017 16:29
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Ferrari,EuropeThirty-four people were arrested.Continue reading Italian police foil plot to snatch Enzo Ferrari's body Italian police foil plot to snatch Enzo Ferrari's body originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Supreme Court case could change the game for automotive patent lawsuits

  28-03-2017 16:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The result of a Supreme Court case heard on Monday between two food companies may benefit the automotive industry and its technology suppliers.
  
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• Future of industry: New automotive city planned for site west of Abu Dhabi - The National

  28-03-2017 16:20 via thenational.ae
  
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  Future of industry: New automotive city planned for site west of Abu Dhabi
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  Plans for a major new auto hub in Abu Dhabi have been unveiled at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS). Zones Corp, the body responsible for developing specialist economic zones in the emirate, said Rahayel City will contain ...and more »
  
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• Chinese company buys 5 percent stake in Tesla

  28-03-2017 16:04
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,China,Technology,ElectricThe same company is also backing some Chinese EV players.Continue reading Chinese company buys 5 percent stake in Tesla Chinese company buys 5 percent stake in Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive market to benefit from Industry 4.0 - New Electronics

  28-03-2017 15:44 via newelectronics.co.uk
  Automotive market to benefit from Industry 4.0
  New Electronics
  ​The automotive segment is often considered to be associated solely with cars and related applications. It is, however, much bigger than that; encompassing a broad range of applications such as buses, trucks, industrial vehicles, mobile machinery ...
  
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• iOS 10.3: CarPlay is a little better and Siri is your voice-activated fuel gauge

  28-03-2017 15:32
  
  Filed under:Infotainment,TechnologyFewer taps required to switch apps, and Siri will tell you if your car doors are locked.Continue reading iOS 10.3: CarPlay is a little better and Siri is your voice-activated fuel gauge iOS 10.3: CarPlay is a little better and Siri is your voice-activated fuel gauge originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 09:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chinese tech giant Tencent takes 5% stake in Tesla

  28-03-2017 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings has acquired a 5 percent stake in Tesla for $1.78 billion.
  
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• Elon Musk's Neuralink wants to plug AI into your brain

  28-03-2017 14:57
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyContinue reading Elon Musk's Neuralink wants to plug AI into your brain Elon Musk's Neuralink wants to plug AI into your brain originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hertz shares bear brunt of 'freak out' over used-car price drop

  28-03-2017 14:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As investor concern spreads about the plunging prices of used cars in the U.S., one company and itstop investor are enduring the biggest beating: Hertz and Carl Icahn.
  
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• Volvo says lab fire won't affect production

  28-03-2017 14:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A fire broke out on Tuesday in a building housing an auto battery laboratory at Volvo's plant in Sweden.
  
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• Daimler merges car sharing units in China

  28-03-2017 14:10
  
  Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance is merging both car sharing operations in China, car2go and Car2Share.
  
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• 2018 Acura TLX will get the Precision concept's grille

  28-03-2017 14:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,New York Auto Show,Acura,Sedan,LuxuryThe family face is spreading.Continue reading 2018 Acura TLX will get the Precision concept's grille 2018 Acura TLX will get the Precision concept's grille originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber wants fight with Waymo out of public view

  28-03-2017 13:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber says Alphabet's own ground rules require accusations that the ride-hailing giant stole trade secrets for autonomous cars be resolved in private arbitration and not a public court.
  
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• Kia Picanto focuses on what matters to buyers

  28-03-2017 13:13
  When you try to say everything, in the end you say nothing - targeting the best in class everywhere does not sell cars.
  
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• Wabco builds new Engineering Innovation Centre in Hanover

  28-03-2017 11:56
  
  Wabco has laid the foundation stone for its new Engineering Innovation Centre in Hanover, Germany.
  
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• Thailand offers incentives for local EV production

  28-03-2017 11:56
  Thailand has announced a package of tax incentives to promote local production of electric and electric hybrid vehicles in the country.
  
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• Tata Steel picks up Volvo quality award

  28-03-2017 11:56
  
  Tata Steel has secured Volvo Cars' Quality Excellence (VQE) award at the a ceremony to mark the 60- year anniversary of cooperation between the companies.
  
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• Audi China dispute with dealers escalates

  28-03-2017 11:56
  The dispute between Audi and its Chinese dealers continued to escalate in recent weeks with dozens of dealers now refusing to accept new stocks of imported models, according to local reports.
  
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• Motherson Sumi Systems acquires PKC Group

  28-03-2017 11:54
  
  Motherson Sumi Systems (MSSL) has acquired Finland-based global automotive supplier, PKC Group for around EUR571m (US$619.6m), in a move which will help the Vivek Chaand Sehgal-led group to expand its footprint in American and European commercial vehicle market segments.
  
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• Eaton launches automotive grade high current power inductors

  28-03-2017 11:46
  
  Eaton has launched its automotive grade HCM1A product line of high current power inductors designed to meet electronic system power and thermal handling requirements of transportation manufacturers.
  
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• SEAT Leon and Mii electric cars due in 2019, with more to follow

  28-03-2017 10:28
  
  EV versions of the SEAT Mii and Leon to be followed by more electric cars post 2020 2017-03-28 09:15 SEAT will launch four all-new cars in the next few years that will include the brand’s first electric cars. 
  The SEAT Formentor large SUV is one of the four, while another all-new model will also arrive in the next few years, likely to be a crossover with a shape that will ‘blur categories’ according to SEAT insiders. 
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