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• Dirt 4 lets you virtually race in the FIA World Rallycross series

  23-05-2017 23:20
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Toys/Games,Videos,RacingYou're faster than virtual Ken Block, right?Continue reading Dirt 4 lets you virtually race in the FIA World Rallycross series Dirt 4 lets you virtually race in the FIA World Rallycross series originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is Hackett an outsider or an insider?

  23-05-2017 23:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Jim Hackett is certainly no grizzled auto veteran, it's an oversimplification to label him an outsider just like Alan Mulally.
  
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• Storm damage forces cargo diversion at Laredo border crossing

  23-05-2017 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Auto parts deliveries to manufacturers and suppliers have been delayed at the Laredo, Texas, port of entry after heavy storms and flash floods on Sunday.
  
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• Dodge puts a price tag on 2018 Challenger SRT Demon

  23-05-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Get your pocketbooks ready. After lots of speculation, pricing on the Dodge Demon will start at $86,090 with the destination charge and a gas guzzler tax.
  
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• Couple unknowingly drive 14 miles with drunk guy passed out on trunk lid

  23-05-2017 22:57
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Ford,SedanYou've heard of the Elf on the Shelf? Well this is the drunk on the trunk!Continue reading Couple unknowingly drive 14 miles with drunk guy passed out on trunk lid Couple unknowingly drive 14 miles with drunk guy passed out on trunk lid originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 16:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Germany Is Looking to Tie Its Automotive Future to the Electric Car - The Drive

  23-05-2017 22:55 via thedrive.com
  
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  Germany Is Looking to Tie Its Automotive Future to the Electric Car
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  Germany has a reputation for being at the forefront of automotive technologies. The automobile, the supercharger, the gas-electric hybrid car, and many other concepts first occurred in that country, or were completed with some contribution from a citizen.
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• Uber says it underpaid NYC drivers for years

  23-05-2017 22:18
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Smartphone,TechnologyIt could cost the company $45 million.Continue reading Uber says it underpaid NYC drivers for years Uber says it underpaid NYC drivers for years originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 16:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar's V8-powered XE looks to take aim at the BMW M3

  23-05-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jaguar,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe baby cat is getting claws.Continue reading Jaguar's V8-powered XE looks to take aim at the BMW M3 Jaguar's V8-powered XE looks to take aim at the BMW M3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hero, Honda auto parts supplier ASK Automotive puts die-casting unit on sale - Livemint

  23-05-2017 22:02 via livemint.com
  
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  Hero, Honda auto parts supplier ASK Automotive puts die-casting unit on sale
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  ASK Automotive is a maker of auto components for two-wheelers, and counts Honda Motorcycle and Hero MotoCorp as its biggest customers. Photo: Reuters. Mumbai: ASK Automotive Pvt. Ltd, a maker of auto brake parts for two-wheelers, has put its ...
  
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• See California's massive Highway 1 landslide in this aerial video

  23-05-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,VideosYou can't drive it anymore, but you can enjoy the view from above in this footage.Continue reading See California's massive Highway 1 landslide in this aerial video See California's massive Highway 1 landslide in this aerial video originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru testing a BRZ with STI badging and a big wing

  23-05-2017 20:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Subaru,Budget,PerformanceThere's no evidence of forced induction, though.Continue reading Subaru testing a BRZ with STI badging and a big wing Subaru testing a BRZ with STI badging and a big wing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vauxhall scrappage scheme offers £2,000 for your old banger

  23-05-2017 20:35
  
  Vauxhall has brought back it’s Scrappage Allowance deal, offering £2,000 to put towards selected new Vauxhalls from any part-exchange 2017-05-23 19:55 While the Government appears to dilly-dally over the introduction of a diesel scrappage scheme to help combat urban air pollution, Vauxhall has stepped into the void by reintroducing its own Scrappage Allowance scheme that’s open to cars of all fuel types. 
  Vauxhall has form when it comes to scrappage schemes with the firm
  
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• VW Golf GTI First Decade: 404bhp show car arrives at Worthersee

  23-05-2017 20:23
  
  One-off Golf GTI show car makes Worthersee debut with electric motor for the rear wheels, while GTE Estate Impulse has longer electric range 2017-05-25 15:00 Volkswagen has shown-off two one-off show cars at the annual 'Worthersee GTI treffen' (Wörthersee GTI meeting) in Austria. The first car is a 404bhp version of the Golf GTI called the Volkswagen Golf GTI First Decade and featuring a hybrid powertrain consisting of a powerful petrol engine and a small electric motor powering the rear w
  
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• Volkswagen Golf GTI First Decade hybrid show car has 404bhp

  23-05-2017 20:23
  
  One-off Golf GTI show car for Worthersee features an electric motor for the rear wheels, while GTE Estate Impulse has longer electric range 2017-05-24 00:01 Volkswagen has announced two one-off show cars that will go on display at the annual 'Worthersee GTI treffen' (Wörthersee GTI meeting) in Austria. The first car is a 404bhp version of the Golf GTI called the Volkswagen Golf GTI First Decade and featuring a hybrid powertrain consisting of a powerful petrol engine and a small electric mo
  
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• Fiat Chrysler sued by U.S. over excess diesel emissions

  23-05-2017 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit accusing Fiat Chrysler of using software to bypass emissions controls in diesel vehicles.
  
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• Video: Biker gets cut off on L.A. freeway, lands on car that keeps driving

  23-05-2017 20:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Toyota,Driving,Safety,MotorcycleThis is the stuff of nightmares for motorcyclists.Continue reading Video: Biker gets cut off on L.A. freeway, lands on car that keeps driving Video: Biker gets cut off on L.A. freeway, lands on car that keeps driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Study says drivers don't trust ride-hailing firms to build self-driving cars

  23-05-2017 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Consumers are less likely to view ride-hailing companies as reliable autonomous-vehicle manufacturers, according to a global study published by Inrix.
  
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• Autoblog's UPSHIFT expands with Techstars Mobility Demo Day

  23-05-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Technology,UpshiftMark your calendars for October 18-19 in the Motor City.Continue reading Autoblog's UPSHIFT expands with Techstars Mobility Demo Day Autoblog's UPSHIFT expands with Techstars Mobility Demo Day originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ford CEO Hackett conjures up memories of Mulally

  23-05-2017 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It was déjà vu at Ford's world headquarters as Executive Chairman Bill Ford took the stage and introduced Jim Hackett as the automaker's new "transformational," turnaround-tested CEO.
  
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• Workhorse might make consumer version of the W-15 plug-in hybrid pickup

  23-05-2017 18:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,HybridIt could be a PHEV pickup for the public.Continue reading Workhorse might make consumer version of the W-15 plug-in hybrid pickup Workhorse might make consumer version of the W-15 plug-in hybrid pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo preps dressed-down interior for XC40

  23-05-2017 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New spy shots show the Volvo XC40 compact crossover may have a more dressed-down interior than its bigger XC90 and XC60 siblings.
  
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• Ford awards multimillion-dollar retention bonuses to four executives

  23-05-2017 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Days before it parted ways with former CEO Mark Fields, Ford offered retention stock bonuses to four top executives ranging from $2 million to $5 million.
  
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• Feds sue Fiat Chrysler, accuse it of cheating on diesel emissions

  23-05-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Chrysler,Fiat,RAM,Emissions,DieselUS-listed Fiat Chrysler shares were down 2.9 percent at $10.44.Continue reading Feds sue Fiat Chrysler, accuse it of cheating on diesel emissions Feds sue Fiat Chrysler, accuse it of cheating on diesel emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Emissions fraud investigators to search Daimler premises

  23-05-2017 18:15
  
  Stuttgard public prosecutor's office staff are "about" to search premises of Daimler AG at several locations in Germany, the automaker said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon (23 May).
  
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• Land Rover adds new engines to Discovery Sport and Evoque

  23-05-2017 17:48
  
  New Ingenium petrol engines arrive in both SUVs later this year, with new SD4 diesel also added 2017-05-24 00:01 Land Rover has announced that a batch of new petrol and diesel engines will be added to the the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque later this year. At the same time, both cars will also receive new styling and trim options.
  The two SUVs are the latest beneficiaries of Jaguar Land Rover’s new Ingenium four cylinder turbo petrol engines. The base Si4 240 unit produces 237bhp
  
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• Americans trust tech companies more than automakers on self-driving cars

  23-05-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,AutonomousBaby Boomers (mostly) aren't on board.Continue reading Americans trust tech companies more than automakers on self-driving cars Americans trust tech companies more than automakers on self-driving cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fields had rocky relationship with Trump

  23-05-2017 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mark Fields' tenure as CEO coincided with a Donald Trump presidential candidacy that cast a harsh spotlight on the company's global production base.
  
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• Roger Moore dies at 89; a look back at his automotive moments - Autoblog (blog)

  23-05-2017 17:18 via autoblog.com
  
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  According to Reuters, actor Roger Moore passed away this morning. The news source reports he died of cancer at age 89. Moore has a place in automotive enthusiasts' hearts thanks to his connection to some of the most famous onscreen cars in history.
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  Sir Roger Moore on Twitter: "With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger ...
  
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• Roger Moore dies at 89; a look back at his automotive moments

  23-05-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Etc.,TV/Movies,Lotus,Misc. Automakers,VolvoSo many famous film rides.Continue reading Roger Moore dies at 89; a look back at his automotive moments Roger Moore dies at 89; a look back at his automotive moments originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota explores 'blockchain' for driverless cars data

  23-05-2017 17:04
  
  The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has announced that it is exploring blockchain and distributed ledger technology for use in the development of a new mobility ecosystem that could accelerate development of autonomous driving technology.
  
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• 2017 Audi A4 Prestige is round 2 of our long-term test

  23-05-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Audi,Long-Term Garage,Sedan,LuxuryThis new model replaced a 2017 Audi A4 Premium PlusContinue reading 2017 Audi A4 Prestige is round 2 of our long-term test 2017 Audi A4 Prestige is round 2 of our long-term test originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sell your own: 2002 Lincoln LS V8

  23-05-2017 16:23
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Lincoln,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Sedan,LuxuryWe'll focus on a Ford collaboration that did work: Jaguar's S-Type, whose platform was shared with the Lincoln LS.Continue reading Sell your own: 2002 Lincoln LS V8 Sell your own: 2002 Lincoln LS V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 10:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Michigan installing technology on I-75 to let vehicles and road talk to each other

  23-05-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousIt's among the first V2I projects of this scale in the country.Continue reading Michigan installing technology on I-75 to let vehicles and road talk to each other Michigan installing technology on I-75 to let vehicles and road talk to each other originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW Z4 testing at Nurburgring, retains manual transmission

  23-05-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,BMW,ConvertibleThe new Z4 will share a platform with the Toyota Supra.Continue reading BMW Z4 testing at Nurburgring, retains manual transmission BMW Z4 testing at Nurburgring, retains manual transmission originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Industry wants NAFTA rules of origin untouched

  23-05-2017 15:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The auto industries of the U.S., Canada and Mexico agree there should be no changes to rules of origin in NAFTA, the president of the Mexican automakers association said.
  
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• Honda refurbishes California proving centre

  23-05-2017 15:37
  
  Honda's US proving ground in Cantil, California, is back in full operation after refurbishment, the automaker said.
  
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• Daimler lays foundations for second li-ion battery factory

  23-05-2017 15:06
  
  Daimler has laid the foundation for its second battery factory, saying it was "taking the next strategic step in its electric offensive".
  
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• GM to cut 600 South Africa jobs as it pulls out of country

  23-05-2017 14:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  600 workers out of 1,500 at GM in South Africa will lose their jobs by July after the automaker decided to sell its local operations.
  
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• French Dieselgate fraud probe says VW gained $26B by cheating

  23-05-2017 14:41
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselAnd the cheating saved VW 1.5 billion euros it would've had to spend to comply with regulations.Continue reading French Dieselgate fraud probe says VW gained $26B by cheating French Dieselgate fraud probe says VW gained $26B by cheating originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 08:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Investors skeptical Ford CEO change will revive stock price

  23-05-2017 14:26
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Ford,Emerging TechnologiesOver the past 12 months, shares of Ford are down nearly 16 percent. The S&P 500 index has jumped nearly 17 percent over the same time.Continue reading Investors skeptical Ford CEO change will revive stock price Investors skeptical Ford CEO change will revive stock price originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 08:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Carbon fibre in car production - weighing up the benefits

  23-05-2017 14:26
  Until recently, the use of carbon fibre in vehicle manufacture has been confined to high-end, low-volume vehicles - a fashionable choice for the automotive elite. Yet times are changing. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of research snapshots, this is the second of two parts reviewing lightweighting developments using magnesium and carbon fibre.
  
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• Magnesium in car production - a weighting game

  23-05-2017 14:23
  While magnesium may not be as popular for lightweighting as steel alternatives like composites, its application is gradually spreading from luxury marques to mass-produced models.  Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of research snapshots, this is the first of two parts reviewing lightweighting developments using magnesium and carbon fibre.
  
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• Tata Steel expands Serica surface finish choice

  23-05-2017 14:03
  Tata Steel said it had worked with "a leading European vehicle manufacturer" to expanded its Serica premium surface finish range for automotive exposed panels.
  
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• GM&S workers hold breath as French State steps in

  23-05-2017 14:03
  France's Economy Minister has confirmed he asked Renault and PSA Group to increase their orders to ailing supplier, GM&S in a move which could see the stamping operator evade liquidation.
  
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• Dodge Demon priced at $84,995, or almost 20 grand more than a Hellcat

  23-05-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Dodge Demon priced at $84,995, or almost 20 grand more than a Hellcat Dodge Demon priced at $84,995, or almost 20 grand more than a Hellcat originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi A4 Black Edition piles on the style

  23-05-2017 13:53
  
  Audi A4 Black Edition revealed for the saloon and Avant, while rest of range receives equipment upgrades 2017-05-23 13:05 Audi has added to the vast array of Black Edition models on the market with the new A4 Black Edition. With several styling upgrades, the range-topping trim addition also ushers in an equipment boost for the whole of the A4 range.
  Available to order now in both saloon and Avant form, with prices starting from £32,350, the Black Edition features a set of 19-inch fiv
  
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• Detroit 3 to skip connected car-themed Tokyo show

  23-05-2017 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This year's Tokyo Motor Show is positioning itself as a connected car showcase of trends "beyond the motor," but the futuristic theme isn't enough to draw the Detroit 3.
  
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• Ford opts for presentational change

  23-05-2017 13:36
  The more I look at it, the harder I am finding it to understand the rationale for change at the top of Ford Motor Company. I am concluding, at this point, that it is perhaps more rooted in presentation than substance.
  
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• Vauxhall Crossland X review

  23-05-2017 13:18
  
  For: Practical cabin, strong kit list, refined driving mannersOur Rating: 
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  Against: Top-spec trims are pricey, sits in the same market as Mokka X, not much fun to drive2017
  The Crossland X has replaced the practical Mervia as Vauxhall extends its assault on the SUV market. Can it match established rivals?The Vauxhall Crossland X is a spacious, practical and economical family car that offers loads more style and desirability than the ageing Meriva MPV. However, its positioning al
  
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• Start-ups selected for VW start-up incubator

  23-05-2017 13:03
  
  The first six teams for the new start-up incubator at Volkswagen's Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden have been chosen: the start-ups Smart City System from Nuremberg, LoyalGo from Dortmund, Tretbox from Berlin and Ekoio from Leipzig were declared winners on Thursday evening following a pitch competition at the factory.
  
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