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• New Tesla features make car sharing easier

  21-08-2017 23:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,Smartphone,Technology,Sedan,Autonomous,ElectricSaving profiles in the cloud is convenient if a car has multiple drivers.Continue reading New Tesla features make car sharing easier New Tesla features make car sharing easier originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Sidecar Cocktail probably doesn't have anything to do with motorcycles

  21-08-2017 23:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,MotorcycleSadly, the Sidecar — traditionally made up of equal parts Cognac, Cointreau, and Lemon — is not exactly a morning drink.Continue reading The Sidecar Cocktail probably doesn't have anything to do with motorcycles The Sidecar Cocktail probably doesn't have anything to do with motorcycles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru Impreza WRX, Dodge Charger police car from 'Baby Driver' are for sale

  21-08-2017 21:35
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Dodge,Subaru,Auctions,Sedan,Performance,Police/EmergencyThe WRX is going for over $40,000.Continue reading Subaru Impreza WRX, Dodge Charger police car from 'Baby Driver' are for sale Subaru Impreza WRX, Dodge Charger police car from 'Baby Driver' are for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari celebrates 70th anniversary on the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach

  21-08-2017 21:05
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,Automotive History,United States,Classics,Performance,RacingThese Ferraris are as storied as they are beautiful.Continue reading Ferrari celebrates 70th anniversary on the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach Ferrari celebrates 70th anniversary on the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 BMW M5 makes its official debut with 600 horsepower

  21-08-2017 19:10
  
  Filed under:Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThere's also 50 First Edition models coming to America.Continue reading 2018 BMW M5 makes its official debut with 600 horsepower 2018 BMW M5 makes its official debut with 600 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 BMW M5 makes virtual debut in Need For Speed Payback

  21-08-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceDrive it virtually on November 10.Continue reading 2018 BMW M5 makes virtual debut in Need For Speed Payback 2018 BMW M5 makes virtual debut in Need For Speed Payback originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan introduces Midnight Edition Titan, Titan XD and Frontier

  21-08-2017 18:58
  
  Filed under:Nissan,TruckNissan will offer nine 2018 Midnight Edition models.Continue reading Nissan introduces Midnight Edition Titan, Titan XD and Frontier Nissan introduces Midnight Edition Titan, Titan XD and Frontier originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Inductive Wireless Charging for Automotive Applications - IEEE Spectrum

  21-08-2017 18:40 via spectrum.ieee.org
  Inductive Wireless Charging for Automotive Applications
  IEEE Spectrum
  Wireless charging is expected to play a major part in the roll-out of electric vehicles, allowing cars, trucks, and buses to be charged easily in garages, car parks and bus stops. Already, small-scale wireless charging is used to supply power to mobile ...and more »
  
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• Icahn Automotive Announces Growth Plans in Detroit Market - Business Wire (press release)

  21-08-2017 18:39 via businesswire.com
  Icahn Automotive Announces Growth Plans in Detroit Market
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  SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Icahn Automotive Group LLC, one of the largest distributors of parts, tires and accessories in the U.S., as well as a leading provider of total car care service, today announced several major investments in the ...and more »
  
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• Charging your car at home? Don't boil the kettle, says National Grid

  21-08-2017 18:11
  
  Large home charging units risk blowing a household's main fuse if used alongside energy-hungry appliances 2017-08-21 19:00 Electric vehicle owners may not be able to rapidly charge their car at home at the same time as boiling a kettle, National Grid has warned.
  The grid operator said that using a fast charger, which can be installed at home to reduce charging times, is likely to trip a house’s main fuse if used simultaneously with other ‘high demand’ items such as kettles, ov
  
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• Fiat Chrysler denies rumours of Chinese Great Wall takeover

  21-08-2017 17:50
  
  Great Wall Motors reportedly show interest in Fiat Chrysler as FCA reasserts Jeep commitment 2017-08-21 16:45 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) could be about to embark on a Chinese-owned future according to a report by Reuters, claiming that Chinese car maker Great Wall Motors is poised to launch a takeover bid.When contacted by Reuters, an official for Great Wall said: "With respect to this case, we currently have an intention to acquire. We are interested in (FCA)."
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• Amazing details of the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

  21-08-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,ClassicsAutoblog photographer Drew Phillips' gallery of details from cars at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.Continue reading Amazing details of the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Amazing details of the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford petrol and diesel scrappage scheme announced

  21-08-2017 17:25
  
  New scrappage scheme offers buyers up to £7,000 off Ford models, and aims to improve air quality across the UK 2017-08-22 00:01 Ford has introduced a scrappage scheme for pre-Euro 5 petrol and diesel cars, offering buyers up to £7,000 off the price of a new car or van. It follows similar incentives from BMW and Mercedes, and aims to remove the most polluting old cars from UK roads.
  Open to all cars registered before 31 December 2009, Ford is offering £2,000 off applicable trad
  
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• Ford announces petrol and diesel scrappage scheme

  21-08-2017 17:25
  
  New Ford scrappage scheme offers buyers up to £7,000 off Ford models as part of the brand's aim to improve air quality across the UK 2017-08-22 09:20 A Ford scrappage scheme has been revealed for pre-Euro 5 petrol and diesel cars, offering buyers up to £7,000 off the price of a new car or van. It follows similar incentives from BMW and Mercedes, and aims to remove the most polluting old cars from UK roads.
  Open to all cars registered before 31 December 2009, Ford is offering &p
  
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• Michael Fux sure likes fuchsia — now there's a 'Fuxia' Rolls-Royce

  21-08-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Design/Style,Etc.,Rolls-Royce,Convertible,LuxuryFirst a McLaren, and now a Rolls-Royce.Continue reading Michael Fux sure likes fuchsia — now there's a 'Fuxia' Rolls-Royce Michael Fux sure likes fuchsia — now there's a 'Fuxia' Rolls-Royce originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Golf SV updated for 2018 with new look and tech

  21-08-2017 16:59
  
  VW's Citroen C4 Picasso rival gains similar series of updates to the rest of the Golf range2017-08-21 16:00 Volkswagen has revealed an updated version of the Golf SV ahead of its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The mini-MPV gains a series of light updates for the 2018 model year, joining the rest of the recently revised Golf range. 
  Exterior changes are typically subtle, but the Golf SV now benefits from revised bumpers front and rear, a lightly tweaked grille, LED headlights o
  
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• Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet

  21-08-2017 16:49
  
  For: Scintillating performance, sleek, glamorous looks, unrivalled comfortOur Rating: 
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  Against: High running costs, small boot, expensive to buy2016
  Glamorous, imposing and blisteringly quick, the S-Class Cabriolet is a spectacularly stylish drop-top The Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet offers bruising performance in a package that’s exceptionally refined and comfortable. It looks special, too, although the image is not quite as ‘bespoke’ as some even pricier rivals
  
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• Volkswagen Golf SV facelift - pictures

  21-08-2017 16:20
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• Clarion Sintered Metals expands in Pennsylvania - just-auto.com (subscription)

  21-08-2017 16:16 via just-auto.com
  Clarion Sintered Metals expands in Pennsylvania
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  Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Wolf says Clarion Sintered Metals (CSM) will expand both its facilities in Ridgway, Elk County, creating 55 new jobs in the State. "It's great to see yet another manufacturer expanding right here in Pennsylvania," said Wolf ...
  
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• Chinese automaker Great Wall wants to buy Jeep

  21-08-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:Jeep,China,Crossover,SUVJeep could be worth more than FCA as a whole.Continue reading Chinese automaker Great Wall wants to buy Jeep Chinese automaker Great Wall wants to buy Jeep originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda CX-5 review

  21-08-2017 16:06
  
  For: Sharp looks, great ride and handling balance, solid interior Our Rating: 
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  Against: Limited engine range, no seven-seat option, top models are pricey2017
  The new Mazda CX-5 might not look a big step on from the old car, but greater tech, comfort and space lifts it near the top of the SUV treeMazda’s CX-5 has now entered its second generation at a time when the large mainstream SUV market is more diverse than ever. With fresh rivals such as the Skoda Kodiaq and Ford Edg
  
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• VW's focus on EVs, not selling Ducati, though dieselgate costs could be $25B

  21-08-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Volkswagen,Emissions,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Diesel,ElectricDucati and Renk are in play, but VW's head of strategy says investment in EVs is the main focus.Continue reading VW's focus on EVs, not selling Ducati, though dieselgate costs could be $25B VW's focus on EVs, not selling Ducati, though dieselgate costs could be $25B originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. P
  
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• How technology could slash car accidents

  21-08-2017 15:51
  
  We look at the amazing tech being developed in an attempt to make car accidents a thing of the past 2017-08-22 08:45 Last year, more than 1.2 million people died in road and traffic accidents around the world. That’s around one every 25 seconds. In the UK, the past 12 months saw 1,780 road fatalities, up by nearly 30 from 2015. In fact, for the past three years, road fatalities have failed to significantly decline beyond the 1,750 mark.While some of this is down to fewer police officers p
  
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• Clarion Sintered Metals expands in Pennsylvania

  21-08-2017 15:51
  Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Wolf says Clarion Sintered Metals (CSM) will expand both its facilities in Ridgway, Elk County, creating 55 new jobs in the State.
  
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• Thieves make ATM withdrawal using a forklift

  21-08-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car NewsStick a fork in that ATM. And in the thieves, if it can be tracked down.Continue reading Thieves make ATM withdrawal using a forklift Thieves make ATM withdrawal using a forklift originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Adient to buy Futuris for US$360m

  21-08-2017 14:49
  Adient has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Michigan-headquartered Futuris Group for US$360m including the assumption of around US$18m of net debt.
  
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• 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 becomes the most expensive British car ever

  21-08-2017 14:30
  
  Aston Martin DBR1 sells for $22.5 million at auction to officially become the most expensive British car ever 2017-08-21 13:30 An Aston Martin DBR1 has claimed the crown of most expensive British car ever sold at auction with a mind-blowing (and wallet-shattering) sale price of $22.5m (approx £17.5m).
  It surpassed the previous record of $21.7m (approx £16.8m) set by the 1956 Le Mans winning Jaguar D-Type, which went under the hammer in 2016.
  The 1956 DBR1 was the first in a total ru
  
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• FCA denies Great Wall approach for its business

  21-08-2017 13:54
  Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) has denied that it has been approached by Great Wall as rumours continue to swirl over Chinese OEMs interested in acquiring all or part of its automotive operations.
  
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• Adient to buy Futuris for US$360m - just-auto.com (subscription)

  21-08-2017 13:50 via just-auto.com
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  Adient has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Michigan-headquartered Futuris Group for US$360m including the assumption of around US$18m of net debt. Adient expects the transaction to add around US$500m in revenue on an annual basis and to be ...
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• Rapid Advancements will boost Automotive Coolant Reservoir Tank Market Size Further through 2027 - Find Market Research By Abhishek Budholiya (press release) (blog)

  21-08-2017 13:43 via findmarketresearch.org
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  Rapid Advancements will boost Automotive Coolant Reservoir Tank Market Size Further through 2027
  Find Market Research By Abhishek Budholiya (press release) (blog)
  The automotive coolant reservoir tank is also known as automotive coolant expansion tank. It acts as a regulating component for the excess coolant produced from the heat of the engine. With the rise of the temperature of the engine, the coolant expands ...
  
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• Exol Lubricants invests in electronic trading - Automotive World (press release)

  21-08-2017 13:43 via automotiveworld.com
  Exol Lubricants invests in electronic trading
  Automotive World (press release)
  xol Lubricants, the UK's largest independent lubricants blender, is investing in electronic trading through PACT, enabling it to trade and communicate with automotive aftermarket customers more efficiently. Through PACT, the joint venture between ...
  
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• SMK Electronics receives automotive certification for Hungarian facility - evertiq.com

  21-08-2017 13:40 via evertiq.com
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  SMK Electronics receives automotive certification for Hungarian facility
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  SMK Electronics' local manufacturing facility Békéscsaba, Hungary (SMK Hungary Kft) has received ISO/TS 16949 certification – a quality standard for production and supply of components to the automotive industry. With receipt of this certification, the ...and more »
  
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• Witte Automotive Bulgarian unit to expand plant - SeeNews

  21-08-2017 13:39 via seenews.com
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  Witte Automotive Bulgarian unit to expand plant
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  SOFIA (Bulgaria), August 21 (SeeNews) – The Bulgarian unit of German vehicle access systems maker WITTE Automotive said on Monday it plans to expand its plant in the city of Russe, on the Danube. The plant expansion project includes the construction of ...
  
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• Used-vehicle prices falling amid glut

  21-08-2017 13:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The average used vehicle lost 17 percent of its value in the past 12 months, dropping from $18,400 to $15,300, according to data from Black Book, an auto analytics company.
  
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• Lear Looks Beyond Seating to High Tech - Ward's Auto

  21-08-2017 13:31 via wardsauto.com
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  Lear Looks Beyond Seating to High Tech
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  Lear President and CEO Matthew Simoncini says a convergence is at hand between traditional automotive manufacturing and advancing technology including connected vehicles, fully autonomous vehicles, alternative powertrains and mobility solutions.
  
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• Europe Automotive Night Vision System Market Projected to Grow at Steady Rate through (2020) - Industry Today (press release)

  21-08-2017 13:16 via industrytoday.co.uk
  Europe Automotive Night Vision System Market Projected to Grow at Steady Rate through (2020)
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  Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Automotive Night Vision System Market: Europe Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday ...and more »
  
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• FCA denies Great Wall approach for its business - just-auto.com (subscription)

  21-08-2017 12:57 via just-auto.com
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  FCA denies Great Wall approach for its business
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  Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) has denied that it has been approached by Great Wall as rumours continue to swirl over Chinese OEMs interested in acquiring all or part of its automotive operations. The company issued a statement that said 'in response to market ...
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• Guest opinion: Will the diesel ban break UK automotive? - AM-online

  21-08-2017 12:56 via am-online.com
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  Guest opinion: Will the diesel ban break UK automotive?
  AM-online
  If manufacturers or the government echo the 2009 scrappage scheme to get diesel cars off the road, the 2040 ban on new diesel sales could be a boon for the UK car industry and for investment. Nitrogen dioxide levels caused by road travel have been ...
  
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• Automotive Adhesive and Sealant Market - Bdaily

  21-08-2017 12:44 via bdaily.co.uk
  Automotive Adhesive and Sealant Market
  Bdaily
  The global automotive adhesive and sealant market was valued at $4,879.3 million in 2014, and it is expected to grow with a CAGR of 8.8% during 2015 - 2020. The factors driving the growth of the global market include increasing focus on the usage of ...and more »
  
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• ANALYSIS - Mazda vehicle architectures and future models

  21-08-2017 12:42
  Having invested heavily in a lightweight architecture, a family of highly efficient engines and an ever expanding range of SUVs, Mazda is thriving. The company's size and its lack of expertise in the area of electrification are potential weaknesses but an alliance with Toyota appears to be a sensible move to address those concerns.
  
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• VW to put ID Buzz concept car into production

  21-08-2017 12:09
  Volkswagen has confirmed that it will put the ID Buzz electric concept car into production.
  
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• Leoni showcases automated assembly at IAA

  21-08-2017 12:06
  Leoni is to present its solutions for increased automation and robot support in the manufacture of wiring systems at next month's IAA.
  
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• Hella to show 77GHz radar sensors at IAA

  21-08-2017 12:06
  Hella will present its 77GHz radar sensors at next month's IAA in Frankfurt, enabling 360° vehicle environment recognition in the push to fully autonomous driving and parking.
  
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• Hyundai Mobis develops bi-directional on board charger for EVs

  21-08-2017 12:05
  Hyundai Mobis says it has became the first in Korea to develop the bi-directional On Board Charger (OBC) for electric vehicles, key to the implementation of V2G (Vehicle To Grid) technology.
  
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• Delphi/Innoviz partner over Lidar solutions for AVs

  21-08-2017 12:03
  Delphi has signed a commercial partnership agreement with Innoviz Technologies, an Israeli-based company developing Lidar technology for the mass commercialisation of autonomous vehicles. Innoviz's proprietary Lidar sensing solutions will be integrated into Delphi's systems to provide automakers with a 'comprehensive portfolio of autonomous driving technologies'. 
  
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• Leoni showcases automated assembly at IAA - just-auto.com (subscription)

  21-08-2017 11:56 via just-auto.com
  Leoni showcases automated assembly at IAA
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  Leoni is to present its solutions for increased automation and robot support in the manufacture of wiring systems at next month's IAA. Leoni started fully automatic production of partial cable harnesses in 2014, using machines to cut lines, attach ...
  
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• BMW leads the way as automotive patents jump 20% - World Intellectual Property Review (subscription)

  21-08-2017 11:53 via worldipreview.com
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  BMW leads the way as automotive patents jump 20%
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  Applications for patents in the automotive industry have jumped by more than 20% in four years with big names including BMW and Peugeot Citroen leading the way, research has shown. According to figures obtained by UK law firm EMW, there were 5,701 ...
  
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• VW to put ID Buzz concept car into production - just-auto.com (subscription)

  21-08-2017 11:11 via just-auto.com
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  VW to put ID Buzz concept car into production
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  Volkswagen has confirmed that it will put the ID Buzz electric concept car into production. At the Detroit Show in early 2017, Volkswagen showed the ID Buzz concept car, a fully electric vehicle that it said 'taps in to the spirit and vibe that made ...
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• Hyundai Mobis develops bi-directional on board charger for EVs - just-auto.com (subscription)

  21-08-2017 11:06 via just-auto.com
  Hyundai Mobis develops bi-directional on board charger for EVs
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  Hyundai Mobis says it has became the first in Korea to develop the bi-directional On Board Charger (OBC) for electric vehicles, key to the implementation of V2G (Vehicle To Grid) technology. V2G refers to using the idle power while plug-in cars, such ...and more »
  
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• Hella to show 77GHz radar sensors at IAA - just-auto.com (subscription)

  21-08-2017 11:06 via just-auto.com
  Hella to show 77GHz radar sensors at IAA
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  Hella will present its 77GHz radar sensors at next month's IAA in Frankfurt, enabling 360° vehicle environment recognition in the push to fully autonomous driving and parking. In addition to sensors, visitors can also experience camera software and ...
  
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