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• Detroit 3 to tout performance and vintage cars at Woodward Dream Cruise

  17-08-2017 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford, Chevy and Dodge will turn to the Woodward Dream Cruise, a classic-car celebration in suburban Detroit, on Saturday to generate some marketing buzz on their offerings.
  
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• BMW and Daimler may consider merging car-sharing units

  17-08-2017 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  German carmakers Daimler and BMW may be in talks to combine their car-sharing services Car2Go and DriveNow, the CEO of car rental company and DriveNow partner Sixt hinted.
  
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• VW I.D. Buzz electric microbus could launch in 2022

  17-08-2017 22:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,Concept Cars,Electric,FuturePassenger and commercial versions are possible.Continue reading VW I.D. Buzz electric microbus could launch in 2022 VW I.D. Buzz electric microbus could launch in 2022 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Use FPGAs to Streamline Automotive Electronics | Electronic Design - Electronic Design

  17-08-2017 21:56 via electronicdesign.com
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  Use FPGAs to Streamline Automotive Electronics | Electronic Design
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  As microelectronics gain more importance in automotive systems, designers look to FPGAs to customize apps with high performance and flexible architectures.and more »
  
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• Tesla responds to D.C. businessman's complaints

  17-08-2017 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla has responded to comments made in a Tuesday guest blog on the Automotive News website by Washington, D.C., businessman Alain Cohen.
  
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• Magnus Walker films "Porsche Rendezvous" in Paris | AutoblogVR

  17-08-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Videos,Porsche,Coupe,Classics,Performance,VR,Original VideoOn this episode of AutoblogVR, join Magnus Walker as he takes to the streets of Paris in a '73 Porsche 911 Carrera RS.Continue reading Magnus Walker films "Porsche Rendezvous" in Paris | AutoblogVR Magnus Walker films "Porsche Rendezvous" in Paris | AutoblogVR originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why the little Swift is a big deal for Suzuki

  17-08-2017 20:36
  It's a small car which few outside India think too much about, or can even picture. The Swift might seem like a model which matters little, yet that thinking is mistaken: it and its sedan counterpart are key to Suzuki's increased domination of what could become the world's largest passenger vehicle market in the 2020s.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Suzuki architectures and future models [updated]

  17-08-2017 20:33
  Often flying under the radar due to its small presence in Europe and China, as well as its withdrawal from the US market, Suzuki Motor Corporation is something of a stealthy giant. Its dominance of the rapidly expanding Indian market, the strength of its mini-vehicle sales in Japan and a strategy of remaining fiercely independent after a bust-up with Volkswagen mark out SMC as one of the world's most unusual and successful OEMs.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Suzuki architectures and future models

  17-08-2017 20:33
  Often flying under the radar due to its small presence in Europe and China, as well as its withdrawal from the US market, Suzuki Motor Corporation is something of a stealthy giant. Its dominance of the rapidly expanding Indian market, the strength of its mini-vehicle sales in Japan and a strategy of remaining fiercely independent after a bust-up with Volkswagen mark out SMC as one of the world's most unusual and successful OEMs.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Ford's future global SUVs and pick-ups

  17-08-2017 20:26
  Following on from a look at what Ford Motor Company is believed to be planning for Lincoln, the second chapter of a three-part series turned to future Ford cars and minivans. The final instalment below concerns the blue oval brand's next generation of SUVs and pick-up trucks. Each feature includes details of autonomous, hybrid, PHEV, EV and/or hydrogen fuel cell models.
  
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• Faraday Future could pull out of Formula E to save cash

  17-08-2017 20:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Electric,Racing"Where there is smoke, there is fire."Continue reading Faraday Future could pull out of Formula E to save cash Faraday Future could pull out of Formula E to save cash originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM ignition settlement unsettled: Trust dumps $10B deal announced last week

  17-08-2017 20:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,GM,SafetyWell, that didn't take long.Continue reading GM ignition settlement unsettled: Trust dumps $10B deal announced last week GM ignition settlement unsettled: Trust dumps $10B deal announced last week originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - Vauxhall Maloo marks end of GM's muscle-ute era

  17-08-2017 20:00
  The last rear-wheel drive vehicle to be manufactured in Australia will be produced on 20 October. This also means the end of an era for a vehicle which Vauxhall, but never Opel, has sold in tiny numbers: the V8-engined Maloo pick-up.
  
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• BMW remaps the roadster with Concept Z4

  17-08-2017 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW is returning to the roadster market and previews the styling with the Concept Z4 -- the automaker's vision of a modern, small and sporty car. The next Z4, due in 2019, features a new lightweight platform and is expected to grow in size.
  
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• Land Rover Defender might come to America in 2019

  17-08-2017 19:15
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,SUV,Future,Luxury,Off-RoadIt may also have a unibody chassis.Continue reading Land Rover Defender might come to America in 2019 Land Rover Defender might come to America in 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Canada pushes back as NAFTA talks heat up

  17-08-2017 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Canadians may be characteristically polite as they carry out negotiations to amend NAFTA, but apparently they won't be pushovers.
  
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• BMW Concept Z4 convertible | Bavarian beauty debuts at Pebble Beach

  17-08-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,BMW,Convertible,Concept CarsThe production car will share a platform with the Toyota Supra.Continue reading BMW Concept Z4 convertible | Bavarian beauty debuts at Pebble Beach BMW Concept Z4 convertible | Bavarian beauty debuts at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM thwarts plaintiffs' $1 billion accord with Old GM trust fund

  17-08-2017 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM thwarted a $15 million settlement between the company's bankruptcy trust and plaintiffs that would have forced the automaker to contribute $1 billion in stock, prompting claims of a secret plot.
  
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• Ford settles racial, sexual harassment probe for $10.1 million

  17-08-2017 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford agreed to pay $10 million to settle sexual and racial harassment allegations by workers at two Chicago plants, resolving an investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
  
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• Malaysia sales rebound in July

  17-08-2017 18:22
  Malaysia's new vehicle market rebounded by 14.3% to 48,553 units in July, from 42,471 units in the same month of last year, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
  
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• Henry Ford's 33' classic boat Evangeline is for sale in Monterey

  17-08-2017 17:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,AuctionsThe woman for whom it is named sounds even more interesting than the boat.Continue reading Henry Ford's 33' classic boat Evangeline is for sale in Monterey Henry Ford's 33' classic boat Evangeline is for sale in Monterey originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Qashqai vs SEAT Ateca vs Peugeot 3008

  17-08-2017 17:53
  
  The Nissan Qashqai faces a fight to regain its crossover crown from the Peugeot 3008 and SEAT Ateca 2017-08-19 10:00 The Qashqai started something in the UK. There had been crossovers before it, but none of them captured the car-buying public’s attention like the Nissan did. This was a model that offered the practicality and appeal of a 4x4, but without the premium price tag, and drivers snapped up Qashqais in their droves.
  However, since the original car launched in 2006 the market has m
  
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• Manheim bolsters its vehicle-valuation tool

  17-08-2017 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Manheim Market Report has been bolstered to deliver more detailed valuations of used vehicles and thus streamline the remarketing process.
  
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• Watch solar eclipse from your new Volvo XC60 — through this sunroof cover

  17-08-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Volvo,United States,Crossover,LuxuryUse your sunroof to see the sun disappear.Continue reading Watch solar eclipse from your new Volvo XC60 — through this sunroof cover Watch solar eclipse from your new Volvo XC60 — through this sunroof cover originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Roy Lunn, celebrated engineer behind the Le Mans-winning Ford GT40, dies at 92

  17-08-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Ford,Automotive History,Coupe,Crossover,SUV,Future,Performance,RacingFather of the modern SU, honored in the Automotive Hall of FameContinue reading Roy Lunn, celebrated engineer behind the Le Mans-winning Ford GT40, dies at 92 Roy Lunn, celebrated engineer behind the Le Mans-winning Ford GT40, dies at 92 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Here's the last Dodge Viper

  17-08-2017 16:20
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Dodge,Automotive History,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsThe company will keep the final car for its heritage collection.Continue reading Here's the last Dodge Viper Here's the last Dodge Viper originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Santa Fe shows its face on mountain roads

  17-08-2017 16:10
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Hyundai,Crossover,BudgetThe corporate grille continues to spread.Continue reading Hyundai Santa Fe shows its face on mountain roads Hyundai Santa Fe shows its face on mountain roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise: Tips and tricks from us locals

  17-08-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive History,United States,Classics,PerformanceHow to make the most of the Dream Cruise.Continue reading 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise: Tips and tricks from us locals 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise: Tips and tricks from us locals originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Court orders temporary halt to Takata lawsuits

  17-08-2017 14:44
  Automakers reportedly have won a temporary reprieve from lawsuits filed by victims of defective air bags made by bankrupt Takata that led to the largest ever auto safety recall and at least 18 deaths.
  
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• Used car sales see biggest fall on record

  17-08-2017 14:08
  
  Figures show 13.5 per cent fewer used cars changed hands in Q2 than the same period in 2016 2017-08-17 13:20 Sales of used cars have fallen 13.5 per cent - the largest drop on record. 1.8 million used cars changed hands between April and June 2017, nearly 300,000 fewer than the same period in 2016, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
  2016 was a record year for car sales but new VED rates and Brexit uncertainty have hit new car registrations in 2017, wi
  
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• Hyundai confirms a shift to EVs, with fuel cells taking a backseat

  17-08-2017 14:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Hyundai,Kia,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,Hydrogen,GenesisIt and Toyota are coming to EVs a bit late in the game.Continue reading Hyundai confirms a shift to EVs, with fuel cells taking a backseat Hyundai confirms a shift to EVs, with fuel cells taking a backseat originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai confirms a shift to EVs, unveils fuel cell SUV

  17-08-2017 14:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Hyundai,Kia,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,Hydrogen,GenesisIt and Toyota are coming to EVs a bit late in the game.Continue reading Hyundai confirms a shift to EVs, unveils fuel cell SUV Hyundai confirms a shift to EVs, unveils fuel cell SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM expands Maven 'step by step' toward competition with Uber, Lyft

  17-08-2017 13:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,GM,Green Driving,Smartphone,TechnologyOf course, GM owns a piece of Lyft and leases a lot of cars to drivers at both startups.Continue reading GM expands Maven 'step by step' toward competition with Uber, Lyft GM expands Maven 'step by step' toward competition with Uber, Lyft originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2017 07:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford patents removable controls for autonomous cars

  17-08-2017 13:38
  
  Drawings by Ford of car with no steering wheel or pedals gives glimpse of autonomous future 2017-08-17 12:30 Ford has revealed the next step in its push for fully autonomous cars with a selection of patented sketches which depict a car with no steering wheel or pedals.The drawings suggest both items would be removable rather than absent entirely, highlighting potential issues with where features like airbags might fit into a car’s design.
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• Hyundai Motor previews new fuel cell vehicle

  17-08-2017 13:32
  Hyundai Motor has offered an early glimpse of its next generation fuel cell vehicle, well ahead of the hydrogen-powered SUVs official launch early next year.
  
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• Hyundai plans three new all-electric cars by 2022

  17-08-2017 13:32
  
  Hyundai to fight on three fronts with range of new hybrid, fuel cell and all-electric cars, including a 311-mile long-range EV 2017-08-17 12:45 Hyundai has revealed an ‘eco-development roadmap’ that will see the company bolster its line up of low and zero emission vehicles to 31 global models in total by 2020, when combined with new cars from sister brand Kia.
  The firm plans to expand beyond the all-electric version of the Ioniq to create a broad line-up comprised of small EVs, to m
  
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• Electric cars are twice as green as five years ago

  17-08-2017 13:28
  
  Study finds growth in renewable energy means most electric vehicles produce less CO2 than the most efficient petrol models 2017-08-17 12:35 Electric vehicles are twice as green as they were five years ago thanks to the increase in renewable energy like solar farms and wind turbines, a study has found.
  Charging a Tesla Model S created 124g of carbon dioxide per km driven in 2012, but that has now halved to 74g per km in winter and just 41g per km in summer, according to research by Imperial Coll
  
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• Hyundai plans long-range premium EV in strategic shift

  17-08-2017 13:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai is placing electric vehicles at the center of its product strategy -- one that includes plans for a premium long-distance electric car.
  
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• Hyundai plans long-range premium electric car in strategic shift

  17-08-2017 12:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai said it was placing electric vehicles at the center of its product strategy -- one that includes plans for a premium long-distance electric car.
  
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• Hyundai Motor eyes electric bus opportunity

  17-08-2017 12:47
  Hyundai Motor recently unveiled its new all-electric-powered bus, which it plans to put into mass production next year.
  
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• CFO moves to head GM India

  17-08-2017 12:39
  GM India announced president and managing director Kaher Kazem would hand over the reins of the company to chief financial officer Sanjiv Gupta from 1 September.
  
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• UQM with European OEM to pilot trial its electric drivetrain solution

  17-08-2017 12:19
  UQM Technologies says an unnamed European OEM will conduct a pilot trial of its full electric PowerPhase DT drivetrain solution.
  
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• Jaguar F-Type Convertible 4-cyl 2017 review

  17-08-2017 12:15
  
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  We get our first UK drive of Jaguar’s downsized F-Type. Is four cylinders a step too far for the brawny sports car?When Porsche launched the new 718 Boxster and Cayman with a four-cylinder engine earlier this year, enthusiasts were up in arms at the loss of their naturally aspirated flat-six. But downsizing remains the future of the combustion engine, with rivals like the forthcoming Alpine A110 all set to join the four-pot rev
  
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• Toyota/Servco to test new car-sharing technology in Hawaii

  17-08-2017 12:14
  Toyota and Servco Pacific (Servco) have partnered to test new car-sharing technology in Honolulu, Hawaii.
  
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• Navistar appoints new director to board

  17-08-2017 12:13
  Navistar has appointed Daniel Ninivaggi to its board, replacing Samuel Merksamer, who resigned after more than four years.
  
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• Autoliv/Seeing Machines to develop nextgen DMS for autonomous vehicles

  17-08-2017 12:10
  Autoliv is to collaborate with Seeing Machines to develop next generation driver monitoring systems (DMS) for autonomous vehicles.
  
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• Vauxhall expands passenger carrying Vivaro range

  17-08-2017 11:18
  PSA Group's Vauxhall has announced two new up level, passenger carrying Vivaro van variants which make their debut at the Frankfurt show next month: the Tourer Elite and Combi Plus.
  
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• KSS starts India steering wheel production

  17-08-2017 11:18
  Key Safety Systems (KSS) has started production of steering wheels in its new manufacturing location in Pune, Maharastra, India.
  
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• GM voluntarily delists from Toronto stock exchange

  17-08-2017 11:18
  General Motors said it had received approval for a voluntary delisting of its common stock from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) in Canada.
  
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• Imperial acquires automotive dealer group Pentagon Motor Holdings - FleetNews

  17-08-2017 10:51 via fleetnews.co.uk
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  Imperial acquires automotive dealer group Pentagon Motor Holdings
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  Imperial Holdings's wholly-owned vehicle division, Motus Corporation (Motus), has indirectly acquired 100% of Pentagon Motor Holdings. Headquartered in Derbyshire, Pentagon operates 21 retail car and light commercials vehicle dealerships in Derbyshire, ...
  
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