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• The Grand Tour season two arrives in October

  07-06-2017 23:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/MoviesLook for more from the trio this fall.Continue reading The Grand Tour season two arrives in October The Grand Tour season two arrives in October originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Struggling McLaren-Honda F1 partners near 'fork in the road'

  07-06-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Honda,McLaren,Racing"Honda's working very hard, but they seem a bit lost."Continue reading Struggling McLaren-Honda F1 partners near 'fork in the road' Struggling McLaren-Honda F1 partners near 'fork in the road' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM crash shows David Einhorn isn't a hedge fund hot rod

  07-06-2017 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Tuesday, David Einhorn's General Motors plan got pretty banged up. It's not the first time his hedge fund, Greenlight Capital, has been to the body shop in the past few years.
  
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• Tesla faces setback in La., fires off subpoenas in Mich.

  07-06-2017 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Louisiana joined the growing list of states banning Tesla's direct-to-consumer sales. And, in Michigan, Tesla is pushing forward in a court case against the state for the same restriction.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton has Vettel in crosshairs at Canadian Grand Prix

  07-06-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,Honda,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,RacingAnd Fernando Alonso returns to F1 after racing at Indy.Continue reading Lewis Hamilton has Vettel in crosshairs at Canadian Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton has Vettel in crosshairs at Canadian Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber loses bid to keep acquisition report secret from Waymo

  07-06-2017 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber lost a battle to prevent Waymo from seeing an internal report the Google affiliate is betting will show that its former engineer colluded with Uber to steal driverless technology.
  
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• Between a rental and a lease: Ford offering short-term car subscriptions

  07-06-2017 22:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ownership,FordA flexible alternative to ownership - and a way to put off-lease cars to good use.Continue reading Between a rental and a lease: Ford offering short-term car subscriptions Between a rental and a lease: Ford offering short-term car subscriptions originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The story behind Bridgestone's new tires for the rare and beautiful Jaguar XJ220

  07-06-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,JaguarOnly one other supplier makes tires for the car.Continue reading The story behind Bridgestone's new tires for the rare and beautiful Jaguar XJ220 The story behind Bridgestone's new tires for the rare and beautiful Jaguar XJ220 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi, Trandsdev launch autonomous mobility services in France

  07-06-2017 21:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousThe partners plan to provide their technology globally.Continue reading Delphi, Trandsdev launch autonomous mobility services in France Delphi, Trandsdev launch autonomous mobility services in France originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• OEConnection, Reynolds buy parts, distribution companies

  07-06-2017 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  OEConnection Holdings and dealership software giant Reynolds and Reynolds each have acquired smaller software companies in the parts and distribution area.
  
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• Kia Stonic is a compact crossover with a weird name

  07-06-2017 21:31
  
  Filed under:Kia,Crossover,BudgetLook for it later this year.Continue reading Kia Stonic is a compact crossover with a weird name Kia Stonic is a compact crossover with a weird name originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Including Automotive Grade Linux Platform in 2018 Camry - Electronic Design

  07-06-2017 21:27 via electronicdesign.com
  
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  Toyota Including Automotive Grade Linux Platform in 2018 Camry
  Electronic Design
  Toyota is taking advantage of the Automotive Grade Linux Platform in its 2018 Camry to support the inVehicle Infotainment systems. William Wong | Jun 07, 2017. Toyota is taking advantage of the Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) Platform in its 2018 Toyota ...
  
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• How an English grandmother made speeders' hair stand on end

  07-06-2017 20:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car News,UKTurns out her idea wasn't just a lot of hot air.Continue reading How an English grandmother made speeders' hair stand on end How an English grandmother made speeders' hair stand on end originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM, Tesla: A tale of two shareholder meetings

  07-06-2017 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  How does CEO Elon Musk make the "magic happen" at Tesla Motors? Ambien, red wine and a vintage record player.
  
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• Behold, the BMW X2's bumper in brilliant black and white

  07-06-2017 19:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Crossover,LuxuryDon't worry, the photos are color.Continue reading Behold, the BMW X2's bumper in brilliant black and white Behold, the BMW X2's bumper in brilliant black and white originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BlackBerry offers software for running computer systems on cars

  07-06-2017 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BlackBerry said it has developed new software for running complex computer systems on vehicles, giving the once dominant smartphone maker a leg up in a burgeoning tech segment.
  
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• Road trip: A Chevy Bolt's journey to the far reaches of its range

  07-06-2017 18:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,Green Daily,Green Driving,Driving,Crossover,Hatchback,ElectricIt's non-trivial.Continue reading Road trip: A Chevy Bolt's journey to the far reaches of its range Road trip: A Chevy Bolt's journey to the far reaches of its range originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford shortens summer shutdown at Louisville plant

  07-06-2017 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford is shortening its traditional two-week summer shutdown at its Louisville Assembly Plant because of high crossover demand.
  
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• Tesla teases the Model Y, gives a tentative launch date

  07-06-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Crossover,SUV,Electric,FutureIt should be on sale in 2019.Continue reading Tesla teases the Model Y, gives a tentative launch date Tesla teases the Model Y, gives a tentative launch date originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Rolls-Royce of cocktails is a coddling ride for your tastebuds

  07-06-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Rolls-Royce,LuxuryDon't drive and drink this.Continue reading The Rolls-Royce of cocktails is a coddling ride for your tastebudsThe Rolls-Royce of cocktails is a coddling ride for your tastebudsoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• First-in-the-US 2017 Honda Civic Type R is being auctioned for charity

  07-06-2017 18:05
  
  Filed under:Honda,Hatchback,Budget,PerformanceCheck out Bring-A-Trailer to bid on the car.Continue reading First-in-the-US 2017 Honda Civic Type R is being auctioned for charity First-in-the-US 2017 Honda Civic Type R is being auctioned for charity originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How will 5G disrupt the automotive industry? - Business Review Europe

  07-06-2017 18:02 via businessrevieweurope.eu
  
  How will 5G disrupt the automotive industry?
  Business Review Europe
  With handy devices that can turn your smartphone into a thermal energy detector to diagnose leaky windows, and apps to protect your home by monitoring familiar movement patterns, it makes perfect sense that very soon cars will be able to navigate roads ...
  
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• Techstars Mobility announces new corporate partners

  07-06-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,TechnologyMighty AI will also open a Detroit office in the Techstars Mobility space.Continue reading Techstars Mobility announces new corporate partners Techstars Mobility announces new corporate partners originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda i-MMD hybrid prototype review

  07-06-2017 17:01
  
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  Image 1 of 7 8 Jun, 2017 7:00amJonathan Burn
  The Japanese manufacturer is developing a hybrid powertrain with no physical transmission. We've been to test itHonda is on the EV offensive and has stated that it will roll out hybrid technology across its model ranges around the world. Next year the brand will launch its new ‘two-motor’ hybrid tech in Europe, and although it has yet to confirm what form that model will take, it’s a safe bet that the powertrain will pac
  
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• New Honda Civic Type R 2017 review

  07-06-2017 16:19
  
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  Image 1 of 10 8 Jun, 2017 7:00amJonathan Burn
  What's the all-new Honda Civic Type R like to drive? We find out as we get behind the wheel of the 316bhp hot hatch in JapanIt usually takes a minute or two, maybe even a few miles, to get an indication if a new car is up to scratch. Which is handy, because that’s literally all the time we have behind the wheel of the new Honda Civic Type R. We’ve been handed the keys to the all-new hot hatchback at the brand’s R&D
  
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• Renault will work with UK-based Powervault on home storage units

  07-06-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Renault,UK,ElectricFrench automaker Renault and UK's Powervault next month will start testing old Renault electric-vehicle batteries for stationary-storage usage.Continue reading Renault will work with UK-based Powervault on home storage units Renault will work with UK-based Powervault on home storage units originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Honda EV to launch on dedicated electric car platform this autumn

  07-06-2017 15:52
  
  All-new EV platform to underpin Honda’s upcoming electric car; wireless charging also on the way 2017-06-08 16:30 Honda will reveal a new fully electric vehicle this autumn, possibly at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Auto Express can reveal. The model will be one of the first vehicles from Honda to be based on a new dedicated EV platform and is likely to showcase a new design language from Honda.
  By 2030 Honda wants two-thirds of its global sales to be made up of electrified vehi
  
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• Transdev and Delphi announce autonomous transport partnership

  07-06-2017 15:51
  Transdev, a provider of mobility services, and Delphi have announced a commercial partnership to develop a 'global, fully automated, mobility-on-demand (AMoD) transport system'.
  
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• Toyota moves to Automotive Grade Linux for infotainment – BlackBerry hits back - IoT Tech News

  07-06-2017 15:50 via iottechnews.com
  
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  Toyota moves to Automotive Grade Linux for infotainment – BlackBerry hits back
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  Toyota has adopted the Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) platform for its infotainment systems, according to the foundation, with the 2018 Toyota Camry the first vehicle to have it installed. The announcement was made at the Automotive Linux Summit in Tokyo ...and more »
  
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• Tesla plans new plant for Model Y crossover, Musk says

  07-06-2017 15:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla, which operates its only plant in Fremont, Calif., has another one coming. The existing plant is "bursting at the seams," CEO Elon Musk said, and the search is under way for another plant site.
  
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• Honda autonomous car tech to hit ‘Level 4’ by 2025

  07-06-2017 15:31
  
  Honda aims to sell Level 4 autonomous cars by 2025, just one step from full self-driving2017-06-08 12:45 Honda is aiming to launch Level 4 autonomous driving technologies in its cars by 2025, the Japanese brand has announced. 
  Level 4 autonomy is one step away from a fully functioning self-driving vehicle, and will enable a car to operate steering, throttle and brakes independently without any reliance on direct input from a driver on certain sections of road. 
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• 1,000bhp Honda electric car powertrain being developed for production

  07-06-2017 15:17
  
  Honda is working on the 1,000bhp 4-motor electric powertrain it used at Pikes Peak with a view to an eventual production version 2017-06-08 07:00 Honda is ramping up plans to bring the 1,000bhp four-motor electric powertrain used in the NSX 4-motor EV Concept to production, according to senior engineers. 
  The concept racer finished third overall at the Pikes Peak hill climb event last year. That was thanks in part to its all-electric powertrain, comprising four-electric motors and a 70kwh
  
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• 'There's no hiding from the truth in Driver Power'

  07-06-2017 15:08
  
  Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks at Driver Power and thinks the 2017 results are invaluable for car makers 2017-06-07 14:10 We all know how much the cars we buy and the way we buy them is changing, which is why we’ve made changes to our Driver Power survey to make it more in-depth and more relevant to car buyers than ever.
  The results we’re publishing first reflect owners’ satisfaction with new cars – models that are still currently on sale and are aged between two and
  
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• Henrik Fisker reveals the nose of the EMotion EV

  07-06-2017 15:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Sedan,Electric,Future,LuxuryA LIDAR sensor sits in the middle.Continue reading Henrik Fisker reveals the nose of the EMotion EV Henrik Fisker reveals the nose of the EMotion EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 09:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi, Transdev plan self-driving taxis in France

  07-06-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Delphi Automotive plans to introduce a fleet of self-driving vehicles to provide commercial taxi service in Normandy and suburban Paris.
  
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• Bosch, TomTom developing high-res mapping system

  07-06-2017 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Robert Bosch and mapmaker TomTom are developing a high-resolution mapping system using the supplier's radar sensors.
  
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• Bosch to create radar road maps to position self-driving cars within an inch

  07-06-2017 13:43
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousTeaming with TomTom.Continue reading Bosch to create radar road maps to position self-driving cars within an inch Bosch to create radar road maps to position self-driving cars within an inch originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. Congress plans self-driving car legislation to speed rollout

  07-06-2017 13:31
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousThe topic has rare "good bipartisan agreement."Continue reading U.S. Congress plans self-driving car legislation to speed rollout U.S. Congress plans self-driving car legislation to speed rollout originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 early buyers get just two choices - color, wheel size

  07-06-2017 13:11
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricMore choice will become available, but Elon Musk did not say when.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 early buyers get just two choices - color, wheel size Tesla Model 3 early buyers get just two choices - color, wheel size originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• South Korean domestic sales fall 7% in May

  07-06-2017 13:10
  
  Domestic sales among South Korea's five main automakers continued to fall in May, by 7.1% to 135,443 units from 145,815 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the country's vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Number of electric vehicles on roads reaches 2 million

  07-06-2017 13:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Emissions,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricEVs need to reach 300 million by the year 2040 to have an effect on global warming.Continue reading Number of electric vehicles on roads reaches 2 million Number of electric vehicles on roads reaches 2 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Peugeot 308 2017 facelift review

  07-06-2017 13:03
  
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  Peugeot’s 308 gains a series of mid-life revisions and a new engine, but is it a better car as a result? When a manufacturer launches an all-new car, it can often draw attention away from its established siblings. That’s exactly what happened with Peugeot; the classy and tech-filled 3008 SUV was such a revelation that it won our sister title Carbuyer’s Car of the Year award for 2017. But for the first time it also ma
  
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• Vietnam market decline continues in May

  07-06-2017 13:00
  
  New vehicle sales in Vietnam continued to drift lower in May, by 3.2% to 21,829 units from 22,553 units a year earlier, according to member data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
  
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• Consumers go online for automotive parts, accessories and services - Motor Trader

  07-06-2017 12:33 via motortrader.com
  
  Consumers go online for automotive parts, accessories and services
  Motor Trader
  Last year, UK consumers bought a higher percentage of automotive parts, accessories and services online than they did cosmetics and groceries, according to research carried out by Frost & Sullivan for the SMMT. The research revealed that online product ...and more »
  
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• ZF develops new advanced centre airbag system concept

  07-06-2017 12:24
  
  ZF says it has designed and developed a new advanced centre airbag system concept aimed at significantly 'helping to reduce occupant excursion across a spectrum of crash scenarios'.
  
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• SEAT aims to slash environmental footprint

  07-06-2017 12:23
  
  VW Group brand SEAT is aiming to reduce by half its environmental footprint by 2025, compared with its 2010 consumption and emissions figures.
  
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• Dana breaks ground for new driveline products facility in China

  07-06-2017 12:10
  
  Dana says it has broke ground on a new 7,500 sqm (80,000 sq ft) manufacturing and assembly facility in Chongqing, China, that will produce advanced driveline products for the Chinese market. 
  
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• Updated Jeep Cherokee spotted with new front-end for 2018

  07-06-2017 12:02
  
  Faclifted Jeep Cherokee is likely to appear early next year, possibly at the 2018 Detroit Motor Show2017-06-07 11:33 Our spy photographers have scooped a new version of the Jeep Cherokee testing on the streets of Detroit in the US ahead of its release in 2018.
  The Cherokee has been around since 2014 in its current form, so it's due for an update to keep it in line with the rest of the range, particularly the new Compass model it sits above in the line-up. The most obvious change is at the front
  
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• VW sees progress on voluntary workforce reduction

  07-06-2017 11:56
  Volkswagen has said that it has almost achieved its target of 9,300 jobs being removed from the company by early retirement.
  
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• LiDAR Sensor Automotive Market Worth 2557.3 Million USD by 2030 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  07-06-2017 11:35 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  LiDAR Sensor Automotive Market Worth 2557.3 Million USD by 2030
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The report "LiDAR Sensor Automotive Market by Technology (Mechanical, and Solid State), Application (Semi-Autonomous, and Autonomous), Location (Bumper & Grill, Headlight & Taillight, Roof & Upper Pillar), Image Type (2D, and 3D), Vehicle Type ...and more »
  
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