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• Despite internal struggle, Uber is still a very popular service

  29-06-2017 23:42
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation Alternatives,TechnologyIf the company can get it together a little bit, who knows how many rides they'll give in the next year.Continue reading Despite internal struggle, Uber is still a very popular service Despite internal struggle, Uber is still a very popular service originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren sees record pretax profits in 2016 behind Sports Series lineup

  29-06-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  British supercar maker McLaren Automotive rode a wave of global demand for its expanding lineup to record profitability and sales in 2016.
  
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• Ford forms randd team for robotics, artificial intelligence

  29-06-2017 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford has created a research team dedicated to robotics and artificial intelligence, said recently appointed Ford Chief Technology Officer Ken Washington. The size of the team wasn't disclosed.
  
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• Judge says dealers can sue over Tesla's second Virginia store

  29-06-2017 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A judge has allowed the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association to proceed with an appeal in its attempt to block Tesla from opening a second store in the state.
  
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• 2018 Ram 1500 gets more updates with the Sport and Big Horn Black editions

  29-06-2017 22:03
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,RAM,TruckSpecial editions of special editions of special editions ...Continue reading 2018 Ram 1500 gets more updates with the Sport and Big Horn Black editions 2018 Ram 1500 gets more updates with the Sport and Big Horn Black editions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Qualcomm automotive platforms to power next-gen infotainment systems - GPS World magazine

  29-06-2017 21:32 via gpsworld.com
  Qualcomm automotive platforms to power next-gen infotainment systems
  GPS World magazine
  Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon automotive platforms were selected to power the next-generation of infotainment systems in the Geely Auto Group vehicles. According to Qualcomm, these systems include the world's first-announced infotainment ...and more »
  
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• GM, MapAnything to help fleet customers be more efficient via OnStar

  29-06-2017 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors is leveraging its OnStar connectivity in a new way for fleet customers interested in having their vehicles help them become more efficient while conducting business.
  
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• Watch Englishman get hit by a bus, stand up, walk into a pub

  29-06-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:VideosNothing like a beer after being hit by a city bus.Continue reading Watch Englishman get hit by a bus, stand up, walk into a pub Watch Englishman get hit by a bus, stand up, walk into a pub originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The $130,000 Fisker EMotion can be reserved for just $2,000

  29-06-2017 20:10
  
  Filed under:Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryEach person can only have three reservations.Continue reading The $130,000 Fisker EMotion can be reserved for just $2,000 The $130,000 Fisker EMotion can be reserved for just $2,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dubai deploying RoboCop autonomous car that will scan 'undesirables'

  29-06-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.What is it with Dubai, anyway ...Continue reading Dubai deploying RoboCop autonomous car that will scan 'undesirables' Dubai deploying RoboCop autonomous car that will scan 'undesirables' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• These are the greatest wrecks from our Junkyard Gems series

  29-06-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.Adventurer Murilee Martin discovers stunning abandoned vehicles scattered around America in his Junkyard Gems series chock full of great photos and history.Continue reading These are the greatest wrecks from our Junkyard Gems series These are the greatest wrecks from our Junkyard Gems series originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Would-be Tesla rival LeEco's billion-dollar troubles 'far worse than expected'

  29-06-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.,Green,China,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,Future,LuxuryIt may not pose a threat to Tesla anytime soon.Continue reading Would-be Tesla rival LeEco's billion-dollar troubles 'far worse than expected' Would-be Tesla rival LeEco's billion-dollar troubles 'far worse than expected' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi A8 sort-of debuts at 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' premiere

  29-06-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Audi,Sedan,Luxury"Parker, get me photos of the Audi A8!"Continue reading Audi A8 sort-of debuts at 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' premiere Audi A8 sort-of debuts at 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' premiere originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi to use Valeo's stop-start technology in sports coupe, report says

  29-06-2017 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Luxury carmaker Audi will introduce Valeo's micro-hybrid "stop-and-start" systems in its RS5 sports coupe, sources told Reuters.
  
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• UK’s safest used cars revealed

  29-06-2017 18:00
  
  Volvo clinches yet another safety award while VW group sweeps the board for young drivers 2017-06-29 17:00 The UK’s safest used cars have been revealed, with the Volvo V40 taking the gong for the second year running.
  The Swedish hatchback came out top trumps in the study after scoring well for its suite of safety features which include blind spot detection, roadsign feedback, tiredness alert and autonomous emergency braking (AEB).
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• Globalization, including offshoring, is here to stay in the automotive industry - Plastics Today

  29-06-2017 17:58 via plasticstoday.com
  
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  Globalization, including offshoring, is here to stay in the automotive industry
  Plastics Today
  When Ford Motor Co. announced on June 20 that it was going to move the assembly of its next-generation Focus from a plant in Wayne, MI, to China and bypass Mexico, a lot of people were stunned. Just two years ago, Ford announced an investment of $2.5 ...and more »
  
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• Post-Brexit UK must try to influence EU car rules, McLaren Automotive says - Daily Mail

  29-06-2017 17:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Post-Brexit UK must try to influence EU car rules, McLaren Automotive says
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  CHICHESTER, England, June 29 (Reuters) - Britain must try to retain an influence over EU car rules after Brexit as any divergence in vehicle standards would add to local manufacturers' costs, sports carmaker McLaren Automotive said on Thursday, in the ...
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• Richard Branson is reserve driver for Formula E NYC ePrix

  29-06-2017 17:48
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Green,Motorsports,Electric,RacingThe 66-year-old billionaire is ready to race.Continue reading Richard Branson is reserve driver for Formula E NYC ePrix Richard Branson is reserve driver for Formula E NYC ePrix originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Road rules for gunslingers: How military contractors use their vehicles to fight

  29-06-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,SUV,MilitaryThe toughest clients for an SUV are military operators who use them on overseas missions.Continue reading Road rules for gunslingers: How military contractors use their vehicles to fight Road rules for gunslingers: How military contractors use their vehicles to fight originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's John Quattrone retiring as HR chief

  29-06-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John Quattrone, whom GM tapped in 2014 to help lead a cultural transformation amid the ignition-switch crisis, will be succeeded by Jose Tomas, a former executive at insurer Anthem and Burger King.
  
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• McLaren boosts sales by 99 percent in 2016, moves 3,286 cars

  29-06-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,McLarenThe automaker posted its fourth consecutive year of profitability.Continue reading McLaren boosts sales by 99 percent in 2016, moves 3,286 cars McLaren boosts sales by 99 percent in 2016, moves 3,286 cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Exports lead UK engine production growth in May

  29-06-2017 16:25
  
  UK engine manufacturing bounced back after the Easter dip, with output up 5.5% year on year to 230,606 units, according to the SMMT.
  
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• British CV production falls

  29-06-2017 16:25
  
  British commercial vehicle (CV) production output fell in May as an increase in production for export failed to counteract a drop in domestic demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Automotive Additives Market 2017 - Global Forecast to 2022 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  29-06-2017 16:22 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  The automotive additives market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.52% during the forecast period, to reach USD 8.58 Billion by 2022. Rising demand for lightweight vehicles across the ecosystem have fueled the growth of the automotive additives market ...
  $8.58 Billion Automotive Additives Market by Plastic Additives, Application, Plastic, Vehicle Type, EV Type, and ...Business Wire
  
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• Dysfunctional dashboards: Auto suppliers competing to clean up the cockpit

  29-06-2017 15:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Emerging Technologies,Gadgets,Infotainment,TechnologyIt's a $37 billion market that's expected to double.Continue reading Dysfunctional dashboards: Auto suppliers competing to clean up the cockpit Dysfunctional dashboards: Auto suppliers competing to clean up the cockpit originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber says it never told self-driving car exec to take Waymo files

  29-06-2017 14:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyInstead, Anthony Levandowski told Travis Kalanick he had "found" five CDs with Waymo information.Continue reading Uber says it never told self-driving car exec to take Waymo files Uber says it never told self-driving car exec to take Waymo files originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk: Boring Company 'Godot' digger cuts first LA tunnel segment

  29-06-2017 14:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyNo word where or how long the tunnel is.Continue reading Elon Musk: Boring Company 'Godot' digger cuts first LA tunnel segment Elon Musk: Boring Company 'Godot' digger cuts first LA tunnel segment originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive MCU range expanded with support for CAN-FD - New Electronics

  29-06-2017 14:12 via newelectronics.co.uk
  Automotive MCU range expanded with support for CAN-FD
  New Electronics
  Cypress has expanded its Traveo automotive MCU family with devices that support the CAN Flexible Data rate (CAN-FD) standard, enabling large amounts of data to be exchanged between CAN nodes within in vehicle networks. Manufactured on a 40nm ...and more »
  
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• Ford fields highest tech Fiesta ever

  29-06-2017 13:39
  Nothing like kicking off with a bold claim - Ford reckons the redesigned Fiesta is "the most technologically advanced small car on sale in Europe".
  
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• BMW will cull variants as R&D spend rises

  29-06-2017 13:25
  
  BMW will offer fewer variants of its models in a bid to streamline manufacturing and offset high research and development (R&D) spending to the end of 2019, a top executive has said.
  
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• Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 petrol 2017 review

  29-06-2017 13:24
  
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  We get behind the wheel of the petrol-powered new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer to see if it's a viable alternative to dieselWe drove the new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer last month, and came away impressed by its breadth of ability. We praised everything from the spacious cabin to its punchy engine and high-quality interior – but what if you’re after a petrol-powered estate? Can the turbocharged Insignia satisfy tho
  
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• High-tech dashboards signal big changes for auto suppliers

  29-06-2017 13:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As automotive cockpits become crammed with more digital features, the electronics holding it all together have become a rat's nest of components. Now the race is on to clean up the clutter.
  
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• Hyundai-Kia target small SUV segment with Kona, Stonic

  29-06-2017 13:09
  
  Hyundai Motor launched its first sub-compact SUV in South Korea this week, as the company looks to bounce back from a disappointing first half of 2017.
  
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• McLaren Automotive calls on UK to continue to influence EU ... - Reuters UK

  29-06-2017 13:04 via uk.reuters.com
  
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  Luxury sports car maker McLaren Automotive said on Thursday it was important for the UK to continue to influence European Union car industry regulations after ...
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• McLaren Automotive calls on UK to continue to influence EU regulations post Brexit - Reuters UK

  29-06-2017 13:04 via uk.reuters.com
  
  McLaren Automotive calls on UK to continue to influence EU regulations post Brexit
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  LONDON Luxury sports car maker McLaren Automotive said on Thursday it was important for the UK to continue to influence European Union car industry regulations after Brexit, which in some cases help smaller manufacturers by easing stringent rules on ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Wheel Market Worth USD 91.6 Billion by 2024: Global Market Insights, Inc. - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  29-06-2017 12:34 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
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  The 2017 - 2024 automotive wheels market research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. says increasing investments on budget cars by OEM's in emerging countries will drive the industry growth, along with factors such as advancement in technology, tax ...
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• McLaren Automotive sells 3286 cars, makes £9.2m in 2016 - Autocar

  29-06-2017 12:03 via autocar.co.uk
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  McLaren Automotive sells 3286 cars, makes £9.2m in 2016
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  McLaren's doubling of car sales in 2016 over 2015 has led to profits of £9.2m before tax - a rise of 70% year-on-year. The profit was generated off annual sales revenue of £649.8m, a rise of 44% on 2015. It is the fourth consecutive year McLaren ...
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• Audi RS models to go rear-wheel drive

  29-06-2017 11:38
  
  Audi could target BMW and Mercedes by ditching quattro all-wheel-drive in favour of rear-wheel drive for its most-focused sports cars 2017-06-29 10:40 The boss of Audi Sport has hinted at the potential for future rear-wheel drive models designed to take on the most focused models from BMW M and Mercedes-AMG
  Since rebranding itself from Quattro GmbH to Audi Sport, CEO Stephan Winklemann has been looking at where the company could go in the future.
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• Audi RS models could go rear-wheel drive

  29-06-2017 11:38
  
  Audi could target BMW and Mercedes by ditching quattro all-wheel drive in favour of rear-wheel drive for its most focused sports cars 2017-06-29 10:40 The boss of Audi Sport has hinted at the potential for future rear-wheel drive models designed to take on the most focused models from BMW M and Mercedes-AMG.
  Since rebranding itself from Quattro GmbH to Audi Sport, CEO Stephan Winklemann has been looking at where the company could go in the future.
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• 'Post peak' period forecast for US light vehicle sales

  29-06-2017 11:18
  
  New vehicle sales in the US in the first half of 2017 are expected to be 8.4m, down nearly 2.3% compared to the first six months of 2016.  With growing economic headwinds, full year sales in 2017 are predicted to reach 17.1m, down 2.5% from the record 17.5m sold in 2016 and within the 16.8 to 17.3m range set by Kelley Blue Book analysts earlier this year.
  
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• Mitsubishi delivers EVs to Philippine government

  29-06-2017 11:18
  
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has delivered five Outlander PHEVs and five i-MiEV electric vehicles to the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), along with four electric vehicle quick charger units.
  
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• VW driver aid wins German award

  29-06-2017 11:15
  
  Volkswagen's Emergency Assist driver assistance system has won the German Mobility Award 2017.
  
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• Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro makes Goodwood debut

  29-06-2017 10:54
  
  Track-only Aston Martin Vulcan gets AMR Pro upgrade package with added aerodynamics and a re-tuned gearbox 2017-06-29 09:55 Aston Martin has revealed a new upgrade package for the hardcore, track-only Vulcan, releasing under the banner of the firm’s new AMR Pro performance brand. 
  Making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Vulcan AMR Pro package will be made available to all 24 current Vulcan owners, introducing an extensive aerodynamic package and a re-tuned gearbox.
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• The Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro is a Le Mans-derived supercar

  29-06-2017 10:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Aston Martin,Coupe,PerformanceBecause the Vulcan just wasn't crazy enough in its standard form.Continue reading The Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro is a Le Mans-derived supercar The Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro is a Le Mans-derived supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Turbocharge your burnout with the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost's line-lock

  29-06-2017 06:01
  
  Filed under:Ford,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceNo longer second fiddle in the tire smoke game.Continue reading Turbocharge your burnout with the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost's line-lock Turbocharge your burnout with the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost's line-lock originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Auto industry groups urge caution in changing NAFTA origin rules

  29-06-2017 05:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Auto industry trade groups warned that tightening the rules of origin in the North American Free Trade Agreement could be disruptive and hurt the competitiveness of U.S., Mexican and Canadian auto plants.
  
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• Nissan, Infiniti shuffle finance unit executives

  29-06-2017 02:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mark Kaczynski, after six years as president of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., is leaving his post to become vice president of administration and finance for Infiniti Motor Co., effective Aug. 1.
  
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• ChargePoint secures $125M in funding to expand European charging

  29-06-2017 02:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Technology,ElectricThe world's biggest charging network is getting bigger.Continue reading ChargePoint secures $125M in funding to expand European charging ChargePoint secures $125M in funding to expand European charging originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global light vehicle sales up 3.4% in May

  29-06-2017 00:37
  Global Light Vehicle sales grew by 3.4% year-on-year (YoY) in May, according to data released by LMC Automotive who said it was an 'encouraging result' following the market contraction in April.
  
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• U.S. judge allows some VW investor diesel claims to proceed

  29-06-2017 00:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A U.S. judge in California allowed some claims to proceed by investors who sued VW over its diesel emissions scandal, but agreed to the automaker's request to dismiss parts of the lawsuit.
  
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