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• Wild turkey makes mad rush-hour dash across interstate

  07-04-2017 23:36
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsWe're stuffed with turkey news.Continue reading Wild turkey makes mad rush-hour dash across interstate Wild turkey makes mad rush-hour dash across interstate originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• From Maseratis to rental cars | Autoblog Podcast #511

  07-04-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Dodge,Jeep,Maserati,Mazda,NissanWe discuss Maserati's foray into crossovers, why bad cars can make good rentals, and the new and used cars you should buy.Continue reading From Maseratis to rental cars | Autoblog Podcast #511 From Maseratis to rental cars | Autoblog Podcast #511 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The AEV Recruit is a tough and capable Ram 1500, for a price

  07-04-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,RAM,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceExpect AEV's always excellent build quality, and the high cost that comes with it.Continue reading The AEV Recruit is a tough and capable Ram 1500, for a price The AEV Recruit is a tough and capable Ram 1500, for a price originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Believing in evolution | 2018 Audi S4 and S5 Second Drive

  07-04-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Audi,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceIs it a problem that cars keep getting better?Continue reading Believing in evolution | 2018 Audi S4 and S5 Second Drive Believing in evolution | 2018 Audi S4 and S5 Second Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The kid-sized Rider is the tiniest Volvo around

  07-04-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,VolvoIt comes in two colours and with working lights.Continue reading The kid-sized Rider is the tiniest Volvo around The kid-sized Rider is the tiniest Volvo around originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch: Robbers blow up van full of cash on crowded freeway

  07-04-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,VolvoThey got away with boxes of money.Continue reading Watch: Robbers blow up van full of cash on crowded freeway Watch: Robbers blow up van full of cash on crowded freeway originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• LED Replacement Headlight Kit

  07-04-2017 21:18
  
  Filed under:Parts and AccessoriesIt sounds like an old adage, but it's true: you can't miss what you don't see. And if you're driving more, especially late at night, the chances of not seeing something on or beside the road increase dramatically.Continue reading LED Replacement Headlight Kit LED Replacement Headlight Kit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tank Bag/Backpack

  07-04-2017 21:11
  
  Filed under:Parts and AccessoriesIn motorcycling there are the cruisers and the café bikes, the hipsters and the Hogs. And there are those that use tankbags, and those who'd prefer going with a backpack.Continue reading Tank Bag/Backpack Tank Bag/Backpack originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What new and interesting cars are available for under $30,000?

  07-04-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Open RoadWhich one, not based on a current economy model, is the best?Continue reading What new and interesting cars are available for under $30,000? What new and interesting cars are available for under $30,000? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Portable Generator

  07-04-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Parts and AccessoriesYou needn't be in the middle of Moab to benefit from portable power.Continue reading Portable Generator Portable Generator originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driver who intentionally sideswiped motorcycle gets prison

  07-04-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/LegalBet he cares now.Continue reading Driver who intentionally sideswiped motorcycle gets prison Driver who intentionally sideswiped motorcycle gets prison originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trunk Organizer

  07-04-2017 20:47
  
  Filed under:Parts and AccessoriesWhether you're running out to grab but one or two items, or spending the day in a multiple-mall crawl, keeping your trunk or hatch organized makes the task of getting your purchases home much, much simpler.Continue reading Trunk Organizer Trunk Organizer originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber to Waymo: We aren't using your robocar laser beam secrets

  07-04-2017 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber has an alibi for Waymo's allegations of trade-secrets theft -- the ride-hailing company is using off-the-shelf technology in its driverless cars weaving through San Francisco and Pittsburgh.
  
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• A typical Tesla Model 3 may sell for closer to $50,000, says data geek

  07-04-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,United States,ElectricTesla Model 3s will typically cost about $50,000, or about $15,000 more than the model's base price, as buyers can't resist options.Continue reading A typical Tesla Model 3 may sell for closer to $50,000, says data geek A typical Tesla Model 3 may sell for closer to $50,000, says data geek originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lawsuit: Tasty Toyota wiring attracts ravenous rodents

  07-04-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Honda,ToyotaHonda is being sued too.Continue reading Lawsuit: Tasty Toyota wiring attracts ravenous rodents Lawsuit: Tasty Toyota wiring attracts ravenous rodents originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Skoda Octavia Scout 2017 review

  07-04-2017 19:39
  
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  Image 1 of 13 10 Apr, 2017 9:00amSam Naylor
  Skoda has given the Octavia Scout a facelift, adding new styling features and new tech to the off-roaderAlongside the Octavia vRS, Skoda has launched the facelifted Scout, adding new styling features and extra kit to the rugged version of the popular family car.Those new headlights, taillights and updated bumper designs are all present and correct on the jacked-up estate car, which also gets plastic cladding, skid plates and a 30mm raised
  
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• The Infiniti QX80 Monograph concept is fully revealed ahead of New York

  07-04-2017 19:32
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,New York Auto Show,Infiniti,SUV,LuxuryA big concept.Continue reading The Infiniti QX80 Monograph concept is fully revealed ahead of New York The Infiniti QX80 Monograph concept is fully revealed ahead of New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Behold the monstrous 707bhp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

  07-04-2017 19:18
  
  Jeep has trumped German rivals by launching the world’s fastest-accelerating SUV, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 2017-04-09 05:01 Revealed at this week’s New York Motor Show, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk gets a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine producing a whopping 707bhp and 841Nm. That’s enough to take the off-roader from 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds – the same as a Jaguar F-Type SVR R, and more than a second under the 0-62mph time for the Range Rover SVAutobiography
  
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• GM's China sales slip in Q1

  07-04-2017 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM said its first quarter light-vehicle sales in China fell due to a shift in the government's tax policy and Lunar New Year fluctuations.
  
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• What car brand should come back?

  07-04-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Automakers,Open RoadLet's look at the candidates, evaluate their merits, and see if we can agree which brand deserves to rise from the ashes.Continue reading What car brand should come back? What car brand should come back? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Archaeology: France's car-burning tradition - Autoblog (blog)

  07-04-2017 19:01 via autoblog.com
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  Automotive Archaeology: France's car-burning tradition
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  An automaker must wreck a new model in almost every conceivable way before releasing it on the market. Pictures of the mangled aftermath often end up online to reassure – or, in some cases, scare off – would-be buyers. And yet, photos of what a car ...
  
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• Automotive Archaeology: France's car-burning tradition

  07-04-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,BMW,SedanHappy New Year, 3 Series.Continue reading Automotive Archaeology: France's car-burning tradition Automotive Archaeology: France's car-burning tradition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This month's deals on wheels: 3 cars with incentives, rebates

  07-04-2017 18:55
  
  Filed under:Mitsubishi,Nissan,Volkswagen,Car Buying,Sedan,SUV,TruckSome advertised car deals are too good to be true. But these three deals are both good and true.Continue reading This month's deals on wheels: 3 cars with incentives, rebates This month's deals on wheels: 3 cars with incentives, rebates originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Two nearly new 1987 Buick Grand National 'twins' found in garage after 30 years

  07-04-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Buick,ClassicsThe original owner bought two Grand Nationals and let them sit untouched for decades.Continue reading Two nearly new 1987 Buick Grand National 'twins' found in garage after 30 years Two nearly new 1987 Buick Grand National 'twins' found in garage after 30 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Infiniti reveals QX80 Monograph SUV concept at New York Motor Show

  07-04-2017 18:20
  
  Infiniti has pulled the covers off its QX80 Monograph concept, previewing its large luxury SUV ambitions 2017-04-12 09:00 Infiniti has revealed a new QX80 Monograph concept at the New York Motor Show, previewing the brand's intention to create a new flagship Range Rover rival, but it’s unlikely to be offered in the UK.
  • The best crossovers and small SUVs on sale
  The forthcoming production version of the QX80 Monograph, which means a detailed study into a single area of exp
  
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• Infiniti reveals QX80 Monograph concept ahead of New York Motor Show

  07-04-2017 18:20
  
  With the New York Motor Show just days away, Infiniti has pulled the covers off its QX80 Monograph concept 2017-04-07 17:10 Infiniti has revealed a new QX80 Monograph concept ahead of its debut at the New York Motor Show next week. It previews Infiniti’s intention to create a new flagship Range Rover rival, but it’s unlikely to be offered in the UK.
  The forthcoming production version of the QX80 Monograph, which means a detailed study into a single area of expertise, will be aimed p
  
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• New Skoda Octavia vRS 2017 review

  07-04-2017 18:09
  
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  Image 1 of 8 10 Apr, 2017 9:00amSam Naylor
  The Skoda Octavia vRS is the latest model to receive 2017 updates, with new tech and a modest power boost for the Czech hot hatchSkoda recently introduced a round of updates for the Octavia, adding some new tech and a subtle redesign to the practical family car range. Now it’s the turn of the hot vRS model, which gets the same set of changes as the standard car along with a small power boost.
  The Czech brand previously offered the vRS
  
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• Wehrlein to skip Chinese and Bahrain GPs, will return in Russia

  07-04-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Open RoadSauber driver Pascal Wehrlein, who skipped the opening race in Australia due to a back injury, will return to action April 30th in Russia.Continue reading Wehrlein to skip Chinese and Bahrain GPs, will return in Russia Wehrlein to skip Chinese and Bahrain GPs, will return in Russia originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vietnam market slightly weaker in March

  07-04-2017 17:58
  
  New vehicle sales in Vietnam fell by 1.7% to 22,792 units in March 2017, from 23,195 units a year earlier, according to member data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
  
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• Ford to launch Ranger in China

  07-04-2017 17:58
  Ford plans to introduce its best-selling 'Built Ford Tough' truck brand in China to pursue growth opportunities in the country's emerging pickup market.
  
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• Apollo Tyres opens green field Hungary plant

  07-04-2017 17:57
  
  Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has opened Apollo Tyres' sixth tyre manufacturing unit, the second in Europe.
  
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• ZF "on home straight" with TRW integration - Sommer

  07-04-2017 17:35
  ZF says it is "on the home straight" in terms of its integration of American supplier, TRW into its ranks following the acquisition nearly two years ago.
  
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• Will the Dodge Demon do a 10-second quarter-mile?

  07-04-2017 17:35
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Dodge,Coupe,PerformanceThat's far quicker than a Challenger Hellcat.Continue reading Will the Dodge Demon do a 10-second quarter-mile? Will the Dodge Demon do a 10-second quarter-mile? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Lubricants Market Expected to Reach $89585 Million by 2022-Allied Market Research - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  07-04-2017 17:35 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global Automotive Lubricants Market Expected to Reach $89585 Million by 2022-Allied Market Research
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  According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Automotive Lubricants Market: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014-2022," the global automotive lubricants market was valued at $64,716 million in 2015, and is ...and more »
  
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• Former Saab CEO Muller, other execs cleared of tax, fraud charges

  07-04-2017 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Swedish court acquitted former top managers at Saab of tax evasion and fraud charges relating to their failed attempts to save the famed Swedish brand, which went bust in 2011.
  
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• This is the Vanquish S Red Arrows Edition by Aston Martin’s Q division

  07-04-2017 17:20
  
  Aston Martin has revealed its latest bespoke ‘Q’ creation – a ten-unit Vanquish S run inspired by the Red Arrows display team 2017-04-09 12:00 Unsurprisingly, it’s called the Vanquish S Red Arrows Edition, and it packs in unique design features in reference to the RAF’s world famous aerobatic unit. Much of the bodywork is finished in a bold, flat red colour called ‘Eclat’ red – named after the Red Arrows’ motto and being the same tone of red
  
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• Auto retailers top other industries in lead responses, study finds

  07-04-2017 17:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The auto industry scored better in effective responses to leads than eight other industries tracked in a study conducted last year. But there is plenty of room to improve.
  
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• Hyundai, Kia recalling 1.2 million vehicles for seized engines

  07-04-2017 17:09
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Hyundai,KiaThe issue affects a wide variety of models.Continue reading Hyundai, Kia recalling 1.2 million vehicles for seized engines Hyundai, Kia recalling 1.2 million vehicles for seized engines originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Electric GT Championship schedules first race

  07-04-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Tesla,Green Driving,Electric,RacingElectric Grand Prix France gets under way in November.Continue reading Electric GT Championship schedules first race Electric GT Championship schedules first race originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former Nissan exec to lead PSA brands' return to the US

  07-04-2017 15:57
  
  Filed under:Citroen,Peugeot,Transportation AlternativesThe first steps have been taken as PSA launches car-sharing service Free2Move at LAX.Continue reading Former Nissan exec to lead PSA brands' return to the US Former Nissan exec to lead PSA brands' return to the US originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• David Brown Automotive remasters classic Mini at maxi price

  07-04-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:ClassicsA luxurious treatment of the Mini.Continue reading David Brown Automotive remasters classic Mini at maxi price David Brown Automotive remasters classic Mini at maxi price originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Travel reports-r-us - the week

  07-04-2017 15:33
  A busy week for us. Editor Dave Leggett returned from a few days in Korea with Ssangyong and filed this report after interviewing Anand Mahindra, the chairman and managing director of Mahindra Group which owns the Korean automaker. Yours truly had an interesting Monday in Germany, as Audi showed and told all about the new, upcoming A8 flagship's body shell and walked us through the new plant built specially to make it.
  
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• GM challenges eight schools to build self-driving Chevy Bolts

  07-04-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GM,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricThe cars must be able to navigate an SAE-designated urban driving course.Continue reading GM challenges eight schools to build self-driving Chevy Bolts GM challenges eight schools to build self-driving Chevy Bolts originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren's F1 team will 3D print parts trackside

  07-04-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,McLaren,Emerging Technologies,Technology,RacingIt allows quick modifications and weight savings.Continue reading McLaren's F1 team will 3D print parts trackside McLaren's F1 team will 3D print parts trackside originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump taps Lyft executive for transportation post

  07-04-2017 14:54
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,United StatesThis, as the administration is reviewing the self-driving vehicle policies of the Obama administration.Continue reading Trump taps Lyft executive for transportation post Trump taps Lyft executive for transportation post originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car security: how the industry is staying one step ahead of the criminals

  07-04-2017 14:54
  
  It’s harder to steal a car now than ever before, but with the rise of car hacking, security experts have to stay a step ahead 2017-04-11 15:00 A screwdriver, hammer and brute force – that was all you needed to smash your way into a car and drive off with it 25 years ago. It was so quick and easy that thieves embarked on a car crime wave that saw 620,000 vehicle thefts and one million thefts from inside cars and vans on UK roads in 1992 alone.
  But vehicle manufacturers and insurers v
  
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• Ford plans to launch Ranger pickup in China in 2018

  07-04-2017 14:22
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,China,TruckDoes that mean they'll get it before we do?Continue reading Ford plans to launch Ranger pickup in China in 2018 Ford plans to launch Ranger pickup in China in 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford to sell Ranger pickup in China

  07-04-2017 14:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford plans to launch the midsize Ranger pickup truck in China in 2018, hoping to draw more Chinese consumers, who generally prefer crossovers and SUVs, toward a different market segment.
  
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• Volkswagen China and Mobvoi join forces on AI

  07-04-2017 13:30
  Volkswagen Group China and Mobvoi, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) tech company, have entered a 'strategic partnership to develop and implement AI technologies in cars'.
  
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• Hyundai, Kia recall nearly 1.5 million sedans, crossovers for stalled engine risk

  07-04-2017 13:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai and Kia plan recalls to inspect and, if needed, replace four-cylinder engine assemblies in as many as 1.2 million U.S. vehicles.
  
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