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• Elon Musk reveals SpaceX spacesuit with an emphasis on style

  24-08-2017 23:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyIt's the latest area in which he hopes to disrupt a technology developed over experience and time.Continue reading Elon Musk reveals SpaceX spacesuit with an emphasis on style Elon Musk reveals SpaceX spacesuit with an emphasis on style originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla referral program offers chance to drive The Boring Company's tunneling machine

  24-08-2017 22:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Automakers,ElectricWhat will Secret Level 3 bring?Continue reading Tesla referral program offers chance to drive The Boring Company's tunneling machine Tesla referral program offers chance to drive The Boring Company's tunneling machine originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Barra elected to Walt Disney board

  24-08-2017 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Walt Disney added GM CEO Mary Barra to its board, bringing on one of the most prominent female executives in corporate America amid a hunt for a successor to CEO Robert Iger.
  
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• VW, FCA in early-stage talks about light-utility vehicle JV, report says

  24-08-2017 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have held discussions on joining up to produce some light-utility vehicles, a source close to the matter told Reuters.
  
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• Maserati Ghibli GranLusso gets semi-autonomous tech and updated styling

  24-08-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Maserati,Emerging Technologies,Sedan,Autonomous,LuxuryMore details to come after the official reveal.Continue reading Maserati Ghibli GranLusso gets semi-autonomous tech and updated styling Maserati Ghibli GranLusso gets semi-autonomous tech and updated styling originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW teases the i8 Roadster yet again on twisty mountain roads

  24-08-2017 20:35
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Coupe,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceCan you please just show us the car, BMW?Continue reading BMW teases the i8 Roadster yet again on twisty mountain roads BMW teases the i8 Roadster yet again on twisty mountain roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wells Fargo cedes U.S. auto-lending crown to Ally amid car glut

  24-08-2017 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Wells Fargo's decision months ago to pull back from making new auto loans cleared the way for Ally Financial to become the auto industry's biggest source of funding.
  
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• Increasing the range of your car keys with just your head | Car Hacks

  24-08-2017 18:40
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Weird Car News,Original VideoIn this episode of Car Hacks, Amr discovers whether or not he can really increase the range of our Audi A4's key fob using his head ... literally.Continue reading Increasing the range of your car keys with just your head | Car Hacks Increasing the range of your car keys with just your head | Car Hacks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&n
  
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• 2018 Honda Fit First Drive | More of everything — even more mojo

  24-08-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Honda,Green Driving,First Drives,Technology,HatchbackEnthusiasts finally have a subcompact Honda to get excited about.Continue reading 2018 Honda Fit First Drive | More of everything — even more mojo 2018 Honda Fit First Drive | More of everything — even more mojo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best seat in the house? The Audi A3

  24-08-2017 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  The seats in the 2017 Audi A3, supplied by Magna International, received a perfect score in J.D. Power's latest Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study.
  
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• Porsche teases all-new 2018 Cayenne in video, rendering

  24-08-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Germany,SUV,PerformanceThe video shows the Porsche badge, Cayenne nameplate and a headlight,Continue reading Porsche teases all-new 2018 Cayenne in video, rendering Porsche teases all-new 2018 Cayenne in video, rendering originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Driving Forces of Automotive Storage - Computer Business Review

  24-08-2017 17:28 via cbronline.com
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  The Driving Forces of Automotive Storage
  Computer Business Review
  As autonomous and semi-autonomous cars enter our streets, data storage is becoming more and more important – Western Digital's Martin Booth looks at how automakers and manufacturers are keeping up in a constantly evolving, complex structure.
  
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• AutoMobili-D to stage new business-to-business matchmaking at Detroit auto show

  24-08-2017 17:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Organizers are set to expand AutoMobili-D in terms of space and offerings at the 2018 Detroit auto show following the mobility exhibition's launch last year.
  
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• Audi RS 5 vs BMW M4 vs Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

  24-08-2017 17:05
  
  We find out if the 444bhp Audi RS 5 can beat its BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S rivals 2017-08-26 10:00 The war in the super-coupe sector seems to be a cyclical process. In recent years each new contender has risen to the top of the pile, and now there’s another high-performance two-door looking to assert its authority.
  The RS 5 is the pinnacle of the Audi A5 range – the most driver-focused model on sale – which is why it’s going up against our current class champion, an
  
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• Mystery: Did Audi ship thousands of cars with same VIN? And why?

  24-08-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Audi,China,Germany,Japan,South Korea,Sedan,DieselDieselgate investigators stumble upon this.Continue reading Mystery: Did Audi ship thousands of cars with same VIN? And why? Mystery: Did Audi ship thousands of cars with same VIN? And why? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari building one more LaFerrari Aperta for charity auction

  24-08-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Auctions,Convertible,Hybrid,SupercarsThis brings the total to 210.Continue reading Ferrari building one more LaFerrari Aperta for charity auction Ferrari building one more LaFerrari Aperta for charity auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Strategic Vision Total Quality Award winners

  24-08-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Auctions,Convertible,Hybrid,SupercarsWe share the winners of the Strategic Vision Total Quality Award mainstream segments. These segments include cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers.Continue reading Strategic Vision Total Quality Award winners Strategic Vision Total Quality Award winners originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Challenger, Charger Hellcats recalled for catastrophic oil-line failure

  24-08-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Dodge,Coupe,Sedan,PerformanceConsider not driving your Hellcat for a while.Continue reading 2017 Challenger, Charger Hellcats recalled for catastrophic oil-line failure 2017 Challenger, Charger Hellcats recalled for catastrophic oil-line failure originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Bugatti Chiron Is the Next Stage in Automotive Rocketry - The ... - The Drive

  24-08-2017 15:13 via thedrive.com
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  2018 Bugatti Chiron Is the Next Stage in Automotive Rocketry - The ...
  The Drive
  The $3 million, 1500-horsepower Bugatti Chiron forces the brain to reconsider the meaning of speed.and more »
  
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• Tesla's sales head to get $700,000 payout if he hits targets

  24-08-2017 15:08
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.,Green,Marketing/Advertising,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Electric,LuxuryWell, that's an incentive, all right.Continue reading Tesla's sales head to get $700,000 payout if he hits targets Tesla's sales head to get $700,000 payout if he hits targets originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 09:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Volvo XC40 will have a trash can, tissue box holder

  24-08-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Volvo,Crossover,LuxuryWe're looking forward to seeing the actual interior.Continue reading 2019 Volvo XC40 will have a trash can, tissue box holder 2019 Volvo XC40 will have a trash can, tissue box holder originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA envisions Jeep as global SUV giant to fulfill auto dreams

  24-08-2017 14:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  While automakers around the world covet Jeep for its fat profits, FCA sees potential for much more, banking on the rugged brand to vie with global giants like Toyota, Volkswagen and Ford.
  
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• Ford poaches Key Safety Systems CEO to run China business

  24-08-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,FordFord's overall China sales were down 7 percent in the first half of the year, while the industry average saw a 3.8 percent climb.Continue reading Ford poaches Key Safety Systems CEO to run China business Ford poaches Key Safety Systems CEO to run China business originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi board to meet on Monday to reshuffle management

  24-08-2017 14:29
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Audi,Volkswagen,LuxuryContinue reading Audi board to meet on Monday to reshuffle management Audi board to meet on Monday to reshuffle management originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK CV manufacturing drops 26% in July

  24-08-2017 14:25
  UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell 26.1% in July according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Daimler reportedly plans to restructure, break up Mercedes divisions

  24-08-2017 14:19
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Mercedes-Benz,Germany,LuxuryDr. Z's impending retirement may be a factor in boardroom moves.Continue reading Daimler reportedly plans to restructure, break up Mercedes divisions Daimler reportedly plans to restructure, break up Mercedes divisions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driverless cars of the future confront rules written for drivers

  24-08-2017 13:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automotive safety rulebook has swelled to nearly 900 pages, but the regulations remain premised on an assumption that may soon be obsolete: that a human would be at the wheel.
  
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• Royal Mail to trial new all-electric vans

  24-08-2017 12:46
  
  Arrival, based in Oxfordshire, have begun a year long trial with Royal Mail using nine of their British built electric vehicles 2017-08-24 11:50 Following the purchase of 100 electric vans from Peugeot this July, Royal Mail has gone one further and begun trialing three different all-electric vans from Arrival, a company based in Oxfordshire.The trail is due to last one year, and involves a total of nine vehicles split up into 3.5, 6, and 7.5 tonne variants. As the Royal Mail operates a fleet of
  
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• Maserati Ghibli receives minor facelift and GranLusso badging

  24-08-2017 12:34
  
  Maserati tweaks its Ghibli executive saloon with a slight rename, a new look and some new tech 2017-08-24 11:40 Maserati has revealed a 2018 facelift for the Ghibli saloon, giving its BMW 5 Series rival a slight rename, while introducing minor styling tweaks and new technology.
  The Ghibli – four years old this year – is now known as the Ghibli GranLusso, and the refreshed car will make its debut in the metal at the Chengdu Motorshow in China. Image 2 of 4
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• Tracking the automotive digital consumer - The Drum

  24-08-2017 12:30 via thedrum.com
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  Tracking the automotive digital consumer
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  The marketing sector can be a complicated place as new marketing tools and techniques are launched, almost on a weekly basis. Powered by The Drum Network, this regular column invites The Drum Network's members to demystify the marketing trade and ...and more »
  
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• Volvo Cars clears clutter in new XC40

  24-08-2017 12:08
  Volvo says its XC40 small city SUV, to be launched in the coming weeks will offer premium space, storage and functionality.
  
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• Paccar unveils 12-speed automated transmission

  24-08-2017 12:08
  Paccar is introducing its new Automated Transmission for on-highway commercial vehicles.
  
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• KSS announces senior management changes

  24-08-2017 12:04
  Key Safety Systems (KSS) says Jason Luo has resigned as president and CEO to take up the position of corporate VP, chairman and CEO of Ford greater China.
  
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• Ford China names new chairman and CEO

  24-08-2017 12:03
  Ford has unveiled Jason Luo as new chairman and CEO of its China operations and head of Powertrain Engineering.
  
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• Borgward appoints new executive director Europe Operations

  24-08-2017 12:02
  Borgward Group has apponted Gerald Lautenschläger as new executive director, Europe Operations, effective 1 September.
  
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• Axalta opens new Technology Centre in India

  24-08-2017 12:02
  Axalta Coating Systems has opened its expanded Technology Centre, Savli, in Vadodara in the Indian State of Gujarat.
  
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• UK July manufacturing powers back ahead of plate change

  24-08-2017 12:01
  UK car manufacturing has rebounded after several months of decline to record July output rising 7.8% ahead of the September number plate change.
  
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• Turkish Automotive Industry Continues to Take Firm Steps - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  24-08-2017 12:01 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Turkish Automotive Industry Continues to Take Firm Steps
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Alper Kanca, the Chairman of Association of Automotive Parts & Components Manufacturers (TAYSAD), said that the rise in Turkish automotive industry continued and Turkish industry had shown its power to the whole world by increasing its domestic and ...and more »
  
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• New Lexus LC 500 2017 review

  24-08-2017 11:58
  
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  Lexus' stylish V8 LC proves a worthy alternative to the hybrid, but it's not without its faultsLexus says its new LC is “absolutely not a sports car”. Instead, it’s being positioned as a grand tourer – and perhaps even more importantly than that, a halo car for the brand. It’s a car to show what Lexus is capable of when its finest minds are put together to deliver the ultimate expression of brand values.W
  
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• Lear to build new seat factory in Michigan

  24-08-2017 11:13
  Lear has confirmed plans to construct a new seat manufacturing facility in Flint, Michigan at the former site of the Buick City administration building, eventually creating 600 jobs.
  
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• Ford names former Key Safety exec Luo to steer China unit

  24-08-2017 05:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford Motor named former Key Safety Systems executive Jason Luo as chairman and CEO of its China operations. Luo will lead the carmaker's operations in greater China and Taiwan.
  
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• Tesla sales chief may collect $700,000 for meeting targets

  24-08-2017 02:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla plans to pay $700,000 to its global sales and service chief, Jon McNeill, if the company meets certain performance goals in the second half of 2017 -- when the new Model 3 is in launch mode.
  
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• Volkswagen finally enters Qashqai segment with T-Roc

  24-08-2017 00:17
  When the new Golf-sized T-Roc crossover enters production in a few months' time, it will be eleven years since Nissan defined and began its domination of a new vehicle class with the Qashqai. This is just the first of multiple additional Volkswagens too - Europe's most successful brand is finally fully embracing crossovers and SUVs.
  
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