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• The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante is a beautiful mouthful

  25-07-2017 23:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Aston Martin,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceJust 99 of these will be built.Continue reading The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante is a beautiful mouthful The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante is a beautiful mouthful originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Texas Instruments shares rise as automotive, industrial demand ... - Financial Times

  25-07-2017 22:39 via ft.com
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  Texas Instruments shares climbed in extended trading after the semiconductor maker posted upbeat second quarter results and gave a rosy outlook for the ...and more »
  
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• Texas Instruments shares rise as automotive, industrial demand boosts sales - Financial Times

  25-07-2017 22:39 via ft.com
  Texas Instruments shares rise as automotive, industrial demand boosts sales
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  Texas Instruments shares climbed in extended trading after the semiconductor maker posted upbeat second quarter results and gave a rosy outlook for the current quarter. The Dallas-based company, which makes chips used in everything from personal ...and more »
  
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• Part 2 of the Forza Motorsport 7 car list is a collection of classics

  25-07-2017 22:35
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,ClassicsThis batch has cars from the '30s to the '60s.Continue reading Part 2 of the Forza Motorsport 7 car list is a collection of classics Part 2 of the Forza Motorsport 7 car list is a collection of classics originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Asbury Automotive exits its used-only operations

  25-07-2017 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Asbury Automotive is closing its remaining Q auto stand-alone used-car stores to redirect investments that will deliver better returns.
  
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• The Dodge Demon isn't the only way to a 10-second quarter mile

  25-07-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Dodge,Coupe,Motorcycle,PerformanceThere's more than one way to scorch a quarter mile.Continue reading The Dodge Demon isn't the only way to a 10-second quarter mile The Dodge Demon isn't the only way to a 10-second quarter mile originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Asbury Automotive exits its used-only operations - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  25-07-2017 21:52 via autonews.com
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  Asbury Automotive exits its used-only operations
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  Asbury confirmed the company began closing its last two Q auto stores, both in Florida, on Monday. Send us a Letter. Have an opinion about this story? Click here to submit a Letter to the Editor, and we may publish it in print. Related Stories ...
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• Musk says Facebook's Zuckerberg naive about AI

  25-07-2017 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk insulted rival billionaire Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday, escalating a tech wizard war of words over whether robots will become smart enough to kill their human creators.
  
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• BMW's Willisch to retire Aug. 1 as Americas chief

  25-07-2017 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  After 21 years with BMW, including six in the U.S., Ludwig Willisch will retire as the company's Americas chief as of Aug. 1. The retirement of Willisch, 61, had been expected.
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler will keep classic hood style

  25-07-2017 20:20
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadThose outside latches aren't going anywhere.Continue reading 2018 Jeep Wrangler will keep classic hood style 2018 Jeep Wrangler will keep classic hood style originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Israeli settles Mobileye insider trading case with U.S. regulators

  25-07-2017 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Israeli professor has agreed to pay more than $850,000 to settle U.S. claims he engaged in insider trading in Jerusalem-based Mobileye before its takeover by Intel.
  
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• Mary Barra: GM launching over-the-air updates 'before 2020'

  25-07-2017 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM CEO Mary Barra said the company plans to launch a new electrical vehicle architecture and infotainment system capable of over-the-air updates "before 2020."
  
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• 2018 Ford Mustang GT's extra power costs extra cash

  25-07-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Convertible,Coupe,Budget,PerformanceFord announces pricing with configuration tool.Continue reading 2018 Ford Mustang GT's extra power costs extra cash 2018 Ford Mustang GT's extra power costs extra cash originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Solid-state batteries: Why Toyota's plans could be a game-changer for EVs

  25-07-2017 19:27
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Hyundai,Toyota,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricThis could revolutionize transportation. Take it from John Goodenough.Continue reading Solid-state batteries: Why Toyota's plans could be a game-changer for EVs Solid-state batteries: Why Toyota's plans could be a game-changer for EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Com
  
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• Asbury's Q2 net drops 13% to $32 million

  25-07-2017 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Asbury Automotive's second-quarter net income dropped 13 percent to $31.9 million on lower profit margins per new and used vehicles sold.
  
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• Subaru sets modest price hike for '18 Impreza

  25-07-2017 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru's fifth-generation Impreza is off to a strong start in the U.S. after a redesign last year, and the automaker isn't changing the starting price much for the 2018 model.
  
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• GAC starts selling GE3 SUV EV in China

  25-07-2017 18:36
  Chinese automaker GAC's first self-developed smart all-electric SUV, the GE3, is now on sale in China.
  
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• VW exec Oliver Schmidt expected to plead guilty in emissions cheating case

  25-07-2017 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Oliver Schmidt, one of the eight VW executives charged in the automaker's diesel emissions scandal, plans to plead guilty on August 4 in U.S. District Court in Detroit, a court spokesman said.
  
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• Volvo V90 Cross Country versus XC60 | Slinky wagon takes on sporty crossover

  25-07-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Volvo,Deep Dive,Crossover,Wagon,LuxuryWe look at how they're different and why you might prefer one wagon (quasi or real deal) over the other.Continue reading Volvo V90 Cross Country versus XC60 | Slinky wagon takes on sporty crossover Volvo V90 Cross Country versus XC60 | Slinky wagon takes on sporty crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model S regains top safety rating with software update, Consumer Reports says

  25-07-2017 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla provided an over-the-air update in July to its software on the Model S to include automatic emergency braking at highway speeds.
  
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• Like it or not, signs signal change for auto retail

  25-07-2017 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Car dealers need to prepare for a new way of selling as consumers may not desire car ownership in the future.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT4 is your entry-level world-class racecar

  25-07-2017 17:40
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Performance,RacingIt will compete in GT4-spec series.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT4 is your entry-level world-class racecar Mercedes-AMG GT4 is your entry-level world-class racecar originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW will electrify all brands and model lines, including Mini

  25-07-2017 17:20
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,MINIThe electric version will be produced in the UK despite Brexit.Continue reading BMW will electrify all brands and model lines, including Mini BMW will electrify all brands and model lines, including Mini originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla makes changes to Model S and X - 85-kWh battery, vegan seats

  25-07-2017 17:09
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Green Culture,Electric,LuxuryNew standard features and options packages are available in the Model S and Model X.Continue reading Tesla makes changes to Model S and X - 85-kWh battery, vegan seats Tesla makes changes to Model S and X - 85-kWh battery, vegan seats originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. may revise 2021 fuel efficiency standards, freeze targets

  25-07-2017 17:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Transportation Department said it may revise auto fuel efficiency requirements starting with the 2021 model year, a year earlier than previously disclosed, and could adopt lower standards through 2025.
  
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• Sophisticated medical imaging technique proves useful for ... - Phys.Org

  25-07-2017 16:53 via phys.org
  Sophisticated medical imaging technique proves useful for ...
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  Many of today's cars are coated with paint that exhibits a metallic or glittery shine. The exact sparkle and color you see is determined by the distribution and ...and more »
  
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• Sophisticated medical imaging technique proves useful for automotive industry - Phys.Org

  25-07-2017 16:53 via phys.org
  Sophisticated medical imaging technique proves useful for automotive industry
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  Many of today's cars are coated with paint that exhibits a metallic or glittery shine. The exact sparkle and color you see is determined by the distribution and characteristics of tiny metal flakes used in the paint. A new approach based on the medical ...and more »
  
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• Qualcomm and Nichicon do wireless charging deal

  25-07-2017 16:50
  Technology developer Qualcomm and Nichicon Corporation (of Japan) have announced that they have entered into a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) licence agreement.
  
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• BMW 320i | Lease-deal highlight

  25-07-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Ownership,BMW,Car BuyingAs we settle into summer, a sizzling deal is fully appropriate to the sizzling temps. Take BMW's offer on its 320i sport sedan.Continue reading BMW 320i | Lease-deal highlight BMW 320i | Lease-deal highlight originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MINI confirms all-electric MINI Hatch for 2019 production

  25-07-2017 16:26
  
  BMW reveals that the next step of its electrification plan will be an all-electric MINI, which will be assembled in the UK 2017-07-25 15:25 An all-electric version of the MINI Hatch has been confirmed for production in 2019 by the BMW Group, with the car set to be assembled in Britain at the MINI plant in Oxford. 
  It’s one of the next big steps in the BMW Group’s broad electrification strategy, as the firm plans to electrify every model across its three car brands in some
  
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• BMW Oxford plant to assemble electric Mini

  25-07-2017 16:03
  BMW has confirmed its Mini factory at Cowley, near Oxford in England, will assemble the electric version.
  
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• Autoliv posts Q2 consolidated sales of US$2.55bn

  25-07-2017 15:51
  Autoliv has reported second-quarter consolidated sales of US$2.55bn, while organic sales increased 0.2%.
  
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• GM profit down 42% in Q2

  25-07-2017 15:35
  General Motors has reported a 42% decline to second quarter profits as it was impacted by a declining US vehicle market and restructuring charges related to the sale of its European division and withdrawal from the Indian and South African markets.
  
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• Autoneum records H1 net profit up 1% to US$65m

  25-07-2017 15:29
  Autoneum has posted first-half net profit before special effects up 1% to CHF61.2m (US$65m) while sales rose 2.4% to CHF1.1bn.
  
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• Hyundai upgrading Ulsan plant #2

  25-07-2017 15:26
  Hyundai Motor is spending KRW300bn (US$270m) on an upgrade of its second factory in Ulsan, the automaker told local media.
  
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• IBM launches new services for automotive industry and IoT - Smart Highways (press release) (registration)

  25-07-2017 15:23 via smarthighways.net
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  IBM launches new services for automotive industry and IoT
  Smart Highways (press release) (registration)
  IBM Security has announced the launch of two new security testing practice areas focused on automotive security and the Internet of Things (IoT). The new services will be delivered via what the company calls an elite team of IBM X-Force Red researchers ...
  IBM Will Expand Security Testing Services To Automotive And IoT CompaniesTom's Hardwareall 13 news articles »
  
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• Jaguar practiced the E-Pace barrel roll - wait, how do you practice a barrel roll?

  25-07-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Videos,Jaguar,Crossover,LuxuryPractice makes perfect.Continue reading Jaguar practiced the E-Pace barrel roll - wait, how do you practice a barrel roll? Jaguar practiced the E-Pace barrel roll - wait, how do you practice a barrel roll? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 5 questions with Mercedes' director of randd

  25-07-2017 15:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ola Kaellenius, head of randd at Mercedes-Benz Cars, sat down with reporters at the launch of the updated S class and covered topics ranging from the return of the Mercedes inline-six to robot taxis to the coming of autonomy to the staying power of...
  
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• Tesla buyers antsy for Model 3 keys months after $1,000 deposit

  25-07-2017 14:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thousands of Tesla Model 3 reservation holders are in limbo, with deposits paid but little clarity about the status of their car -- when they'll get it or what they'll pay.
  
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• Top 6 Digital Transformation Trends In The Automotive Industry - Forbes

  25-07-2017 14:49 via forbes.com
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  Top 6 Digital Transformation Trends In The Automotive Industry
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  I'm continuing my series looking at digital transformation trends in various industries. Previous focus has been on trends in sectors such as healthcare, retail, finances and media and entertainment. Today, I'll discuss how digital transformation has ...
  
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• How the automotive industry is paving the way for website development - Information Age

  25-07-2017 14:47 via information-age.com
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  How the automotive industry is paving the way for website development
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  The web development industry is definitely hitting a trend with artificial intelligence. As more tech breakthroughs will come up, industry-experts will soon be able to go deeper into sophistication. Nick Ismail. Comparing the various components of cars ...
  
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• Toyota reportedly plans long-range, fast-charging solid-state EV by 2022

  25-07-2017 14:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,ElectricSolid state batteries are safer than lithium-ion and can be charged in minutes.Continue reading Toyota reportedly plans long-range, fast-charging solid-state EV by 2022 Toyota reportedly plans long-range, fast-charging solid-state EV by 2022 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM Q2 net drops 42% on Europe restructuring

  25-07-2017 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The discipline that helped GM beat Wall Street expectations for nine consecutive quarters will be put to the test in the coming months because several of its most profitable plants will temporarily close for retooling.
  
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• GM profit beats Wall Street estimates, maintains 2017 outlook

  25-07-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,GMThe quarterly profit beat expectations despite falling revenue.Continue reading GM profit beats Wall Street estimates, maintains 2017 outlook GM profit beats Wall Street estimates, maintains 2017 outlook originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi quarterly operating profit rebounds following scandal

  25-07-2017 13:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mitsubishi's operating profit surged nearly fivefold in the latest quarter, rebounding from a year earlier when earnings were broadsided by a fuel economy scandal.
  
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• Mitsubishi says 'V-shaped recovery' on track in Q1

  25-07-2017 13:38
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) booked operating profit of JPY20.6bn on sales up 2.8% year on year to JPY440.9bn yen in the first quarter of fiscal 2017/18, achieving an operating margin of 4.7%. Net income rose to JPY23bn versus a loss of JPY129.7bn in Q1 2016/17.
  
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• Great Wall Motor profit dives

  25-07-2017 13:38
  Great Wall Motor has reported that its net profit halved in the first half of the year.
  
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• Malaysia sales fall in June

  25-07-2017 13:28
  Malaysia's new vehicle market declined by 12.4% to 50,275 vehicle sales in June, compared with 57,362 units in the same month of last year, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
  
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• Toyota planning 'solid-state' battery equipped EV by 2022 - report

  25-07-2017 12:56
  Toyota is reportedly planning to launch an EV equipped with solid-state battery technology in Japan by 2022.
  
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• Hitachi to supply ADAS ECU for Nissan X-Trail

  25-07-2017 12:31
  Hitachi Automotive Systems has announced that its Advanced Driver Assistance System Electronic Control Unit (ADAS ECU) was selected for use in Nissan Motor's partially redesigned X-Trail, which commenced sales in June 2017.
  
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