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• From AMC Gremlin to Ferrari F50 GT, the latest Forza Horizon 3 car pack is a mixed bag

  06-06-2017 23:45
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,VideosHighs and lows abound here.Continue reading From AMC Gremlin to Ferrari F50 GT, the latest Forza Horizon 3 car pack is a mixed bag From AMC Gremlin to Ferrari F50 GT, the latest Forza Horizon 3 car pack is a mixed bag originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New study makes case for regional automotive industry - The New Times

  06-06-2017 23:20 via newtimes.co.rw
  
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  New study makes case for regional automotive industry
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  EIGHTY-FIVE per cent of the vehicles in the region are imported or bought used and only about 15 per cent brand new, with an average fleet age ranging from 15 to 20 years. This presents a potential for a regional motor industry, a new study indicates.
  
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• Zero’s DS 6.5 motorcycle was built for urban commuters

  06-06-2017 23:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Motorcycle,ElectricThe smaller battery means less range, but it's also cheaper and lighter.Continue reading Zero’s DS 6.5 motorcycle was built for urban commuters Zero’s DS 6.5 motorcycle was built for urban commuters originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BlackBerry downplays Toyota's use of rival AGL infotainment

  06-06-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,SedanContinue reading BlackBerry downplays Toyota's use of rival AGL infotainment BlackBerry downplays Toyota's use of rival AGL infotainment originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus ES 350 vs. Lincoln MKZ

  06-06-2017 22:33
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Lexus,Lincoln,Car Buying,Sedan,LuxuryDespite a varied lineup of well-received crossovers on the Lexus showroom, the midsize Lexus ES 350 four-door continues to resonate with consumers.Continue reading Lexus ES 350 vs. Lincoln MKZ Lexus ES 350 vs. Lincoln MKZ originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rubber in Automotive conference set for June 13-14 - RubberNews.com

  06-06-2017 22:30 via rubbernews.com
  
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  Rubber in Automotive conference set for June 13-14
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  TROY, Mich.—There still is time to register for the Rubber In Automotive conference to be held June 13-14 at the Detroit Marriott Troy. Organized jointly by Rubber & Plastics News and Freudenberg-NOK, the conference focuses on the theme "Benchmarking ...
  
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• Automotive: Automation and technology continue to boom - Modern Materials Handling

  06-06-2017 22:25 via mmh.com
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  Automotive: Automation and technology continue to boom
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  With yet another record automotive sales year expected in 2017, the popularity of materials handling automation and technology is increasing at a steady pace. Twitter; Facebook; LinkedIn; Google+ ...and more »
  
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• Sell your own: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500

  06-06-2017 22:18
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Ford,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Coupe,PerformanceBy 1968, Carroll Shelby was more than happy to hand back to Ford what the two companies – one huge and one almost microcosmic – had created together.Continue reading Sell your own: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 Sell your own: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive: Automation and technology continue to boom - Modern ... - Modern Materials Handling

  06-06-2017 22:16 via mmh.com
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  Automotive: Automation and technology continue to boom - Modern ...
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  With yet another record automotive sales year expected in 2017, the popularity of materials handling automation and technology is increasing at a steady pace.and more »
  
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• Sell your own: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

  06-06-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Chevrolet,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Convertible,PerformanceIn the spring of 1971, dropping the top on your Chevelle SS might have been one of the few sublime pleasures left.Continue reading Sell your own: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Sell your own: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai U.S. sales chief Hatami is out

  06-06-2017 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Derrick Hatami is leaving his job as U.S. sales chief at Hyundai Motor America, following a tough sales month for the Korean automaker.
  
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• Uber fires 20 employees in sexual harassment investigation

  06-06-2017 21:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Transportation Alternatives,TechnologyThe tech company is working to turn its reputation and culture around.Continue reading Uber fires 20 employees in sexual harassment investigation Uber fires 20 employees in sexual harassment investigation originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Explained: The Five Most Common Automotive Suspensions - Car and Driver (blog)

  06-06-2017 21:44 via blog.caranddriver.com
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  Explained: The Five Most Common Automotive Suspensions
  Car and Driver (blog)
  How, you may wonder, do dynamics engineers determine what kind of hardware to use in a suspension? Here's the short version: Other people tell them. Engineers must work within the constraints of the basic suspension arrangement dictated by packaging ...
  
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• Robert Kubica back in F1 car for first time since 2011 crash

  06-06-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingGruesome accident partially severed his forearm.Continue reading Robert Kubica back in F1 car for first time since 2011 crash Robert Kubica back in F1 car for first time since 2011 crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Teen Lance Stroll needs points as he heads home for Canadian Grand Prix

  06-06-2017 21:15
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Racing"I'm 18 years old, the team knows that. It's a challenging year in Formula One, and I think the team looks at it as a bigger project than just the next race."Continue reading Teen Lance Stroll needs points as he heads home for Canadian Grand Prix Teen Lance Stroll needs points as he heads home for Canadian Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | C
  
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• Uber fires more than 20 employees in harassment probe, report says

  06-06-2017 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber told employees that more than 20 people have been fired after a company investigation into sexual harassment claims, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
  
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• GM shareholders reject Greenlight proposal

  06-06-2017 20:54
  General Motors has announced that, based on the preliminary vote count at its  2017 Annual Meeting, shareholders rejected Greenlight's proposal to create a dual-class common stock structure. Shareholders also elected all eleven of GM's Board nominees.
  
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• Opel presents holy-white Ampera-e EV to Pope Francis

  06-06-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Green,GM,Opel,ElectricGeneral Motors' Opel division gives the Pope an Ampera-E as part of a broader effort to make the Vatican's transportation more environmentally sustainable.Continue reading Opel presents holy-white Ampera-e EV to Pope Francis Opel presents holy-white Ampera-e EV to Pope Francis originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Saleen Automotive Teases Championship Edition Mustang - Automobile

  06-06-2017 20:43 via automobilemag.com
  
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  Saleen Automotive Teases Championship Edition Mustang
  Automobile
  Tumultuous is the only way to describe Saleen's recent history. The once great Mustang tuner was at the top of its game until everything came crumbling down and the company filed for bankruptcy. Then, in 2016, a still defiant Saleen rose again with a ...and more »
  
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• Covisint to be acquired by Canadian software company for $103 million

  06-06-2017 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Canadian software company OpenText said it is acquiring Covisint -- an information technology supplier with deep automotive roots -- in a transaction valued at $103 million.
  
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• Watch Faraday Future prepare for grueling Pikes Peak race

  06-06-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Videos,Green Automakers,United States,Electric,LuxuryElectric vehicle startup Faraday Future debuts a video series with a focus on stability control systems in advance of its Pikes Peak effort.Continue reading Watch Faraday Future prepare for grueling Pikes Peak race Watch Faraday Future prepare for grueling Pikes Peak race originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |
  
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• The next Tesla? Can Genesis be disruptive?

  06-06-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:Autoline on Autoblog,GenesisGenesis' boss describes what may take to make the brand competitive in the luxury market.Continue reading The next Tesla? Can Genesis be disruptive?The next Tesla? Can Genesis be disruptive?originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive LiDAR Market, Analysis & Forecast 2017-2026 ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  06-06-2017 19:35 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Global Automotive LiDAR Market, Analysis & Forecast 2017-2026 ...
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  Due to increasing number of automated vehicles and anticipated decrease in manufacturing price of LiDAR systems, these factors are expected to drive the ...and more »
  
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• Refreshed Jeep Cherokee gets more conservative styling

  06-06-2017 19:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Jeep,Crossover,SUVWill it look like a small Grand Cherokee or a larger Jeep Compass.Continue reading Refreshed Jeep Cherokee gets more conservative styling Refreshed Jeep Cherokee gets more conservative styling originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan is promoting the Leaf EV by ... giving away gasoline?

  06-06-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Marketing/Advertising,Nissan,United States,Hatchback,ElectricBecause EVs and gasoline make sense?Continue reading Nissan is promoting the Leaf EV by ... giving away gasoline? Nissan is promoting the Leaf EV by ... giving away gasoline? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Gee Automotive Holdings raises $76.5 mln in equity financing - Reuters

  06-06-2017 18:51 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Gee Automotive Holdings raises $76.5 mln in equity financing
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  WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, June 6 Mexico agreed to significant concessions on Tuesday to maintain its access to the lucrative U.S. sugar market, but U.S. sugar producers refused to endorse the deal between the governments, raising the risk that it could ...
  
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• New Toyota Supra's interior is straight from BMW's parts bin

  06-06-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,BMW,Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceThere is a Toyota badge on the steering wheel.Continue reading New Toyota Supra's interior is straight from BMW's parts bin New Toyota Supra's interior is straight from BMW's parts bin originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Check out the rare sports cars of the Marconi Automotive Museum - CNET

  06-06-2017 18:14 via cnet.com
  
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  Check out the rare sports cars of the Marconi Automotive Museum
  CNET
  What an incredible collection. The Marconi Automotive Museum may not be huge, but its list of cars reads like any car fanatics ultimate wish list. Imagine a place with a Ferrari 512 TR, F40 and F50 all next to each other. Or the iconic Lamborghini ...
  
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• Car that screams on the street of dreams: Cruising Woodward in a Hellcat | AutoblogVR

  06-06-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Dodge,Coupe,Performance,VR,Original VideoIf you really love cars, you've probably at least heard of the Woodward Dream Cruise. Millions of people make the pilgrimage to Woodward Avenue with thousands of cars every year. Obviously, the Dream Cruise is amazing, but you don't need to wait for the official Cruise to experience Woodward. Join Greg Migliore as he drives up and down the street of Dreams in a Dodge Charger Hellcat, all in 360° VR video!Continue reading Car that sc
  
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• Car that screams on the road of dreams: Cruising Woodward in a Hellcat | AutoblogVR

  06-06-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Dodge,Coupe,Performance,VR,Original VideoIf you really love cars, you've probably at least heard of the Woodward Dream Cruise. Millions of people make the pilgrimage to Woodward Avenue with thousands of cars every year. Obviously, the Dream Cruise is amazing, but you don't need to wait for the official Cruise to experience Woodward. Join Greg Migliore as he drives up and down the street of Dreams in a Dodge Charger Hellcat, all in 360° VR video!Continue reading Car that sc
  
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• GM shareholders reject Greenlight stock split

  06-06-2017 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Greenlight Capital's proposal to split GM's stock was overwhelmingly rejected by the automaker's shareholders. GM's board nominees also were elected by wide margins.
  
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• Here's our first look at the new Bentley Flying Spur sedan

  06-06-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Bentley,Sedan,LuxuryThis is a four-door Continental GT.Continue reading Here's our first look at the new Bentley Flying Spur sedan Here's our first look at the new Bentley Flying Spur sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EVs are greener than ever, thanks to renewable energy

  06-06-2017 16:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Emissions,Green Culture,United States,ElectricBased on where they've been bought, the average EV's emissions are about equal to a 73-mpg car.Continue reading EVs are greener than ever, thanks to renewable energy EVs are greener than ever, thanks to renewable energy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driver Power reveals the best cars for comfort, tech, safety, economy and more

  06-06-2017 16:15
  
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  Driver Power, our most comprehensive car customer satisfaction survey ever crowns the winning cars in eight different categoriesThis year, we asked new car owners to rate their vehicles in eight different categories that were made up of 31 various areas, ranging from engine refinement to the safety kit on board. This made Driver Power 2017 the most comprehensive survey Auto Express has ever carried out.
  Here you’ll find out the top to best cars in eight key Driver Power
  
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• One more reason why the Civic Si only makes 205 horsepower

  06-06-2017 16:05
  
  Filed under:Honda,Coupe,Sedan,Budget,PerformanceHonda wanted it to be long-lasting.Continue reading One more reason why the Civic Si only makes 205 horsepower One more reason why the Civic Si only makes 205 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NASA picks 3 teams to prepare for autonomous cars and aircraft

  06-06-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousContinue reading NASA picks 3 teams to prepare for autonomous cars and aircraft NASA picks 3 teams to prepare for autonomous cars and aircraft originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GMC launches ad campaign with 'Like a Pro' tag line

  06-06-2017 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GMC is trying to make more of an emotional appeal to consumers by launching an ad campaign that focuses on its buyers' lives with their vehicles, using the tag line "Like a Pro."
  
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• Watch man jump into moving car to help driver having a seizure

  06-06-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.Good job, that man.Continue reading Watch man jump into moving car to help driver having a seizure Watch man jump into moving car to help driver having a seizure originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Carvana: Cars in vending machines, a fading IPO and an ex-con behind them

  06-06-2017 15:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Who wants to buy a used car from a vending machine? Investors will get some answers on Tuesday when Carvana releases its first earnings report since going public.
  
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• Karma Automotive cranks out $130000 cars in Moreno Valley - Press-Enterprise

  06-06-2017 15:37 via pe.com
  
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  Karma Automotive cranks out $130000 cars in Moreno Valley
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  The employees of Karma Automotive cheer as Krishnan Menon, of Los Angeles, drives away as the first customer to take delivery of the new Revero built at their Moreno Valley factory on Monday, June 5, 2017. (Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG).
  
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• Long Road Racing will build you the Miata that Mazda won't

  06-06-2017 15:25
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Mazda,Quick Spins,Convertible,PerformanceIt's warrantied, too.Continue reading Long Road Racing will build you the Miata that Mazda won't Long Road Racing will build you the Miata that Mazda won't originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lyft, NuTonomy partner to offer autonomous rides in Boston

  06-06-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ride-hailing company Lyft will soon begin picking up customers in self-driving cars in Boston, when it begins working through a research partnership with autonomous vehicle startup NuTonomy.
  
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• AAA will boost Tesla’s insurance rates by about 30%

  06-06-2017 14:54
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Insurance,United States,Electric,LuxuryAAA cites data saying Tesla Model S and Model X drivers make more claims, and the repair costs are higher, than other 'large luxury' vehicles.Continue reading AAA will boost Tesla’s insurance rates by about 30% AAA will boost Tesla’s insurance rates by about 30% originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kenneth Feinberg may take over $1B Takata fund from Robert Mueller

  06-06-2017 14:49
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,SafetyFeinberg previously oversaw the Sept. 11 attacks compensation fund, the BP oil spill fund and compensation paid by General Motors Co. to victims of its faulty ignition switches.Continue reading Kenneth Feinberg may take over $1B Takata fund from Robert Mueller Kenneth Feinberg may take over $1B Takata fund from Robert Mueller originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this
  
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• Nuance Dragon Drive Expands Multi-Passenger Automotive Assistant with AI and Interoperability - Nasdaq

  06-06-2017 14:20 via nasdaq.com
  
  Nuance Dragon Drive Expands Multi-Passenger Automotive Assistant with AI and Interoperability
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  BURLINGTON, Mass., June 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:NUAN) today announced that its Dragon Drive artificial intelligence (AI) platform for the connected car now features expanded conversational and ...and more »
  
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• Hyundai-Kia sales in China plunge 65% in May

  06-06-2017 14:17
  
  Hyundai and Kia's vehicle sales in China are reported to have dropped by a staggering 65% year-on- year in May, as a political row surrounding the deployment of the THAAD US missile shield system continues to hurt South Korean companies in China.
  
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• The Dodge Demon was developed under a cloud of smoke

  06-06-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Coupe,PerformanceEven some within SRT were kept out of the loop.Continue reading The Dodge Demon was developed under a cloud of smoke The Dodge Demon was developed under a cloud of smoke originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Thai Alloy builds new wheel plant

  06-06-2017 13:45
  
  Privately-owned wheel manufacturer Thai Alloy Manufacturing Company is investing THB1bn (US$29.4m) in new production capacity to meet growing domestic and export demand.
  
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• Download a report on automotive cyber security - Electronics Weekly

  06-06-2017 13:30 via electronicsweekly.com
  
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  Download a report on automotive cyber security
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  Security firm Irdeto and market researcher Frost & Sullivan have published a reports on automotive cyber-security. Recommended Articles. Internet attacks more than double in a year · Pericom cleans up automotive PCIe.
  
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• ANSYS Delivers New Solutions For Reliable And Efficient Automotive, Mobile And HPC Electronic Designs - PR Newswire (press release)

  06-06-2017 13:12 via prnewswire.com
  
  ANSYS Delivers New Solutions For Reliable And Efficient Automotive, Mobile And HPC Electronic Designs
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  PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) is expanding its best-in-class engineering simulation architecture to combine the advanced computer science of elastic computing, big data and machine learning to the physics-based ...and more »
  
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