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• Japan's Takata files another attempt to stay U.S. airbag lawsuits

  09-08-2017 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Takata filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection in an effort to pause lawsuits against the company over faulty airbag inflators -- more than a month after its U.S. unit filed for bankruptcy.
  
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• U.S. senators seek answers in Wells Fargo auto scandal

  09-08-2017 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  A group of U.S. senators turned up the heat on Wells Fargo over its latest scandal, in which car-loan borrowers were charged each month without their knowledge for collision insurance.
  
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• Infiniti Pebble Beach retro concept is a '50s-inspired electric grand prix car

  09-08-2017 23:09
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Infiniti,Concept CarsThe car is set to debut at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance next week.Continue reading Infiniti Pebble Beach retro concept is a '50s-inspired electric grand prix car Infiniti Pebble Beach retro concept is a '50s-inspired electric grand prix car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Ford F-150 gets slightly better fuel economy, towing capacity

  09-08-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Ford,Fuel Efficiency,TruckImprovements for the every engine but the 3.5-liter EcoBoost.Continue reading 2018 Ford F-150 gets slightly better fuel economy, towing capacity 2018 Ford F-150 gets slightly better fuel economy, towing capacity originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Nissan Leaf spec leak | Autoblog Minute

  09-08-2017 22:21
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video2018 Nissan Leaf pricing, power leaked online — undercuts Bolt, Tesla. Despite Nissan's efforts to keep a lid on the 2018 Leaf, leaks and spy shots continue to trickle out.Continue reading 2018 Nissan Leaf spec leak | Autoblog Minute 2018 Nissan Leaf spec leak | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bear takes SUV for a joyride | Autoblog Minute

  09-08-2017 22:17
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoIn colorado, a bear broke into an SUV, taking the vehicle for a short joyride before crashing into a mailbox and fleeing the scene. A demolished interior and feces wore found inside.Continue reading Bear takes SUV for a joyride | Autoblog Minute Bear takes SUV for a joyride | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW, Nissan pile on incentives to spur San Diego EV sales

  09-08-2017 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW and Nissan are offering big discounts in the San Diego area that can knock $20,000 off the cost of a new electric car when combined with state and federal incentives.
  
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• Silicon Labs' Radio Solution Solves Automotive Industry Challenge of Scaling Price Points and Performance - PR Newswire (press release)

  09-08-2017 22:14 via prnewswire.com
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  Silicon Labs' Radio Solution Solves Automotive Industry Challenge of Scaling Price Points and Performance
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  AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has introduced the industry's most scalable, flexible and cost-effective car radio solution for the global automotive infotainment market. Silicon Labs' new portfolio of Global ...and more »
  
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• Grande Tour: Visiting The Mullin Museum's Citroën Exhibit

  09-08-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Citroen,Automotive HistoryThe Mullin Automotive Museum has dedicated itself to Citroën until Spring of 2018 with "Citroën: The Man, The Marque, The Mystique".Continue reading Grande Tour: Visiting The Mullin Museum's Citroën Exhibit Grande Tour: Visiting The Mullin Museum's Citroën Exhibit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mobileye, Intel plan to build 100 Level 4 autonomous test cars

  09-08-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mobileye and its new corporate parent, Intel said they plan to build a fleet of 100 self-driving vehicles for road tests in the U.S., Israel and Europe.
  
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• Tesla's 'alien mothership' kept out of reach for bond investors

  09-08-2017 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk calls Tesla's mammoth battery factory in Nevada an 'alien mothership.' For the carmaker's newest lenders, the plant might as well be in outer space.
  
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• Henrik Fisker interview: the EMotion EV, and a 'game-changer' charging method

  09-08-2017 20:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Fisker,Green Automakers,Green Culture,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,Autonomous,Electric,Future,LuxuryThe new charging standard isn't inductive, isn't a cable, and you don't have to get out of your car to plug in.Continue reading Henrik Fisker interview: the EMotion EV, and a 'game-changer' charging method Henrik Fisker interview: the EMotion EV, and a 'game-changer' charging method originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms fo
  
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• Global Automotive Crash Test Dummies Market 2017-2021 - PR Newswire (press release)

  09-08-2017 20:03 via prnewswire.com
  Global Automotive Crash Test Dummies Market 2017-2021
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  Crash test dummies are human-like structures equipped with sensors and other instrumentations, such as accelerometer, load sensors, and potentiometers that provide data about the impact of the crash on individuals. Download the full report: ...
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5

  09-08-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Classics,LuxuryBefore there was the mighty 6.9-powered big Mercedes-Benz, there was the 4.5-powered W108.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 Junkyard Gem: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global and China Automotive Lighting Market 2016-2020 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  09-08-2017 19:38 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global and China Automotive Lighting Market 2016-2020
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Global automotive lighting market was worth about USD27.5 billion in 2016, a year-on-year growth of 9.6%, and is predicted to reach USD30.2 billion in 2017, a 9.8% rise from a year ago. Such a rapid growth is primarily attributed to the expedited ...and more »
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover boosts pre-tax profit

  09-08-2017 19:28
  Jaguar Land Rover revenue for the first fiscal quarter ended 30 June 2017 was GBP5.6bn, up GBP244m, parent Tata Motors announced.
  
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• Toyota Supra flashes LED headlamps under heavy camouflage

  09-08-2017 19:15
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Spy Photos,Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceUp to 335 horsepower from a turbocharged V6 is great, but we'd really love to shift for ourselves.Continue reading Toyota Supra flashes LED headlamps under heavy camouflage Toyota Supra flashes LED headlamps under heavy camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Second quarter revenues up at Group 1 Automotive - MotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)

  09-08-2017 19:05 via motortradenews.com
  Second quarter revenues up at Group 1 Automotive
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  Group1 US dealer group Group 1 Automotive, which owns UK dealership brands including Barons, Chandlers, Elms and Spire, has reported 2017 second quarter net income of $39.1 million. The Company's UK operations accounted for 16.4% of total ...
  
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• Feature: Driving disruption in the automotive industry - Business Review USA

  09-08-2017 19:05 via businessreviewusa.com
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  Feature: Driving disruption in the automotive industry
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  Technology is taking over the automotive industry, changing consumer behaviour and driving change across all fronts. Innovation is centre stage, reshaping how manufacturers address the needs of the modern driver, as they position themselves for the future.
  Automotive Radar Market is Projected to Reach USD 9 Billion by 2024 | Hexa ResearchDigital Journalall 3 news articles »
  
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• Truck gains offset car concerns, supplier execs say

  09-08-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The shift to more-lucrative light trucks, plus strong sales in other global markets offset worries about the drop in U.S. car volume, major suppliers told Wall Street analysts in New York.
  
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• Volkswagen faces Ducati sale resistance

  09-08-2017 18:48
  Volkswagen is facing strengthening internal resistance to the sale of its Ducati motorcycle unit, threatening to derail the deal even as the process moves forward with a short list of five bidders set to submit binding offers by the end of September, according to Bloomberg sources.
  
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• 2018 Range Rover Velar First Drive | Nontraditional by design

  09-08-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,First Drives,SUV,Luxury,Off-Road,PerformanceThere's a whole lot of newness to Velar's look and feel.Continue reading 2018 Range Rover Velar First Drive | Nontraditional by design 2018 Range Rover Velar First Drive | Nontraditional by design originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi goes for a loop

  09-08-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the latest new video to join our viral video charts, Audi goes for a spin in Southern California.
  
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• Court hits pause on DMS access case

  09-08-2017 17:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  A preliminary injunction favoring Authenticom in its antitrust case against CDK and Reynolds and Reynolds has been put on hold after appeals from the DMS giants.
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG 53 models to pack 430 horsepower turbo inline-six

  09-08-2017 17:40
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Mercedes-BenzThe new engine is expected to debut as the Mercedes-AMG CLS53.Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG 53 models to pack 430 horsepower turbo inline-sixNew Mercedes-AMG 53 models to pack 430 horsepower turbo inline-sixoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Testing with Fine Diameter Thermocouple Wire - AZoM

  09-08-2017 17:38 via azom.com
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  Automotive Testing with Fine Diameter Thermocouple Wire
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  Generally, temperature measurements are taken at multiple positions for automotive testing. But, the structure and accuracy of the thermometer can be affected when thick wires are attached to thermocouples. One solution for this is to use an extra-fine ...
  
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• Challenges of Fluid Pressure Measurement in Automotive Applications - AZoM

  09-08-2017 17:33 via azom.com
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  Challenges of Fluid Pressure Measurement in Automotive Applications
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  The automobile industry is regarded as one of the most strictly regulated industries in the world. Manufacturers have to conform to an extensive range of rigorous standards, especially in Europe where regulations are among the strictest of all.
  
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• Al Sobotka takes Red Wings Zamboni for a spin on streets of Detroit

  09-08-2017 17:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car News,SpecialtyContinue reading Al Sobotka takes Red Wings Zamboni for a spin on streets of Detroit Al Sobotka takes Red Wings Zamboni for a spin on streets of Detroit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota 'sudden acceleration' monitoring ends

  09-08-2017 17:09
  The US Department of Justice reportedly has asked a federal judge to dismiss a criminal charge against Toyota Motor after the automaker completed three years of monitoring as part of a US$1.2bn settlement over claims of sudden unintended acceleration in its vehicles.
  
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• Infiniti teases classic Formula 1 inspired concept for Pebble Beach

  09-08-2017 16:57
  
  Infiniti will join Mercedes and BMW by pulling the wraps off a new concept car at Monterey car week, and it'll make use of advanced EV tech 2017-08-09 16:01 Infiniti has teased a new concept car that will make its debut in the metal at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which takes place later this month in Monterey.
  Infiniti as a brand has only existed since 1989, but the firm promises it’ll be a “heritage inspired prototype vehicle”, and a nod to the k
  
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• Infiniti Prototype 9 concept revealed at Pebble Beach

  09-08-2017 16:57
  
  Infiniti’s Prototype 9 concept car features classic 1940s Formula 1 styling and an all-electric powertrain 2017-08-12 16:00 Infiniti has revealed a new concept car at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance called the Prototype 9. It’s an EV, built by a small team as an after hours project, and is designed to show how a 1940s Infiniti Grand Prix car would have looked – despite the brand only launching in 1989. 
  Under the bodywork is a next-generation EV
  
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• Infiniti Prototype 9 concept revealed

  09-08-2017 16:57
  
  Infiniti’s Prototype 9 concept car has been revealed online, with classic Formula 1 styling and an all-electric powertrain 2017-08-11 16:45 Pictures of a new Infiniti concept car have been revealed online ahead of a debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance next week. It's called the Prototype 9 and despite its classic race car styling, is said to use a electric motor with 148bhp.
  It's been built by a small team as an after hours project, and is designed to show
  
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• Volkswagen Group to introduce diesel trade-in scheme in UK

  09-08-2017 16:36
  
  New VW Group cars are being offered with discounts to owners of older diesels in Germany, with a UK scheme to follow 2017-08-09 17:17 The Volkswagen Group is to roll out a diesel trade-in scheme in the UK, the full details of which will be revealed “shortly”, according to a group spokesperson.
  Volkswagen has just confirmed plans to introduce a trade-in scheme in Germany, revealing initiatives for the Volkswagen and Audi brands. More Volkswagen Group marques are expected to confirm s
  
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• Mercedes teases a new Maybach concept convertible

  09-08-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Maybach,Mercedes-Benz,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Convertible,Concept Cars,Electric,LuxuryWe think we know what it is.Continue reading Mercedes teases a new Maybach concept convertible Mercedes teases a new Maybach concept convertible originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hertz CEO touts turnaround plan after Q2 loss

  09-08-2017 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hertz says it is making advances slimming its bloated fleet of fast-depreciating cars, tempering concerns about the rental-car company's financial footing as tech giants challenge its business model.
  
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• Nissan agrees US Takata inflator settlement

  09-08-2017 16:25
  Nissan Motor has agreed a Takata airbag inflator related settlement with US regulators, a news agency perusal of court records discovered.
  
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• Singer and Williams collaborate on lightweight Porsche 911 engine

  09-08-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Porsche,Coupe,Classics,Lightweight,Performance,SpecialtyAnyone interested in another vintage Porsche 911 restored and modified by Singer Vehicle Design? Did we mention it'll have over 500 horsepower?Continue reading Singer and Williams collaborate on lightweight Porsche 911 engine Singer and Williams collaborate on lightweight Porsche 911 engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  E
  
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• VW workers want more German factory spend, new model

  09-08-2017 15:34
  Volkswagen workers in Germany reportedly want more to be spent on local production and a new model to build in the country.
  
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• ‘A decade on, the Fiat 500 is still going strong’

  09-08-2017 15:32
  
  Editor Graham Hope pays homage to the Fiat 500 city car ten years after its first road test 2017-08-09 14:30 The pace of change in the industry is ferocious, as this week’s issue again testifies. But amid the hi-tech development, is there a more remarkable car on sale than the Fiat 500? Incredibly, it was 10 years ago this week that we first tested the then new 500. The reborn city car lost out to the MINI, but impressed sufficiently for us to say: “It signifies a new era for Fiat.&
  
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• Automotive technologies through a patent lens - just-auto.com (subscription)

  09-08-2017 15:31 via just-auto.com
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  Automotive technologies through a patent lens
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  Aistemos is an analytics company that specialises in providing a view of the technology and innovation landscape through the lens of patent data. It says that through the use of AI, it has harnessed the worlds patent data to create a source of insights ...
  British cars are becoming more British - UK Automotive Council Report 2017Lexology (registration)all 2 news articles »
  
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• Ford may now know how carbon monoxide gets into Explorer Police Interceptors

  09-08-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Etc.,Government/Legal,Ford,Safety,SUV,Police/EmergencyThe fumes may be seeping in through holes drilled in the SUVs.Continue reading Ford may now know how carbon monoxide gets into Explorer Police Interceptors Ford may now know how carbon monoxide gets into Explorer Police Interceptors originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Airless tyre wins automotive and transport award - shropshirestar.com

  09-08-2017 15:08 via shropshirestar.com
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  Airless tyre wins automotive and transport award
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  An airless tyre has won an award in the automotive and transport category of America's International Design Excellence Awards. Kumho's 'Birth On Nature' (BON) tyre doesn't need to be inflated, relying instead upon a 'voronoi architecture'- style design.and more »
  
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• Airless tyre wins automotive and transport award | Shropshire Star - shropshirestar.com

  09-08-2017 15:08 via shropshirestar.com
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  Airless tyre wins automotive and transport award | Shropshire Star
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  Kumho's 'Birth On Nature' tyre requires no inflation at all.and more »
  
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• Oklahoma's $100 electric car fee challenged by Sierra Club

  09-08-2017 14:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Oklahoma's bid to help close a budget shortfall with a new $100 fee on electric vehicles drew a court challenge from the Sierra Club.
  
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• Elon Musk and the physics of Tesla’s Model 3 factory

  09-08-2017 14:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricHis next challenge: optimizing car production.Continue reading Elon Musk and the physics of Tesla’s Model 3 factory Elon Musk and the physics of Tesla’s Model 3 factory originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Golf vs Vauxhall Astra

  09-08-2017 13:59
  
  We look beyond downsized turbos as the higher-powered VW Golf and Vauxhall Astra family hatches do battle 2017-08-09 13:00 As the petrol vs diesel debate continues, the tide is turning towards the former in the family hatch class. We know how good Volkswagen’s new Golf Mk7.5 is in downsized 1.0 TSI turbo petrol form because it won the Best Compact Family Car crown at our recent New Car Awards, but what if you want a bit more performance without sacrificing usability?
  For the past decade,
  
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• Party wants German state to sell VW stake

  09-08-2017 13:58
  Germany's liberal Free Democrats (FDP) political party reportedly has urged the state of Lower Saxony to sell its stake in Volkswagen, citing the risk of conflicts of interest weakening the region's oversight of the scandal hit automaker.
  
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• Geely's Lynk shoots for half a million a year

  09-08-2017 13:47
  Lynk & Co, Geely's China-based premium brand has set a half-million unit annual global sales target by 2020 according to an interview with The South China Post.
  
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• Nissan agrees to $98M consumer settlement over Takata airbags

  09-08-2017 13:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Nissan,Safety,TechnologyNissan does not admit any fault under the settlement.Continue reading Nissan agrees to $98M consumer settlement over Takata airbags Nissan agrees to $98M consumer settlement over Takata airbags originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Aug 2017 07:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen secures UEFA mobility sponsorship

  09-08-2017 13:39
  Volkswagen has become official mobility partner of UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, starting in 2018.
  
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