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• Industry responds to Harvey disaster

  29-08-2017 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The auto industry has begun responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Here are some examples of who is doing what.
  
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• 1969 Chevy Camaro SS 396 Quick Spin | Measuring Love In Cubic Inches

  29-08-2017 23:25
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Quick Spins,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceThis is a numbers matching car that was fully restored by Hagerty.Continue reading 1969 Chevy Camaro SS 396 Quick Spin | Measuring Love In Cubic Inches 1969 Chevy Camaro SS 396 Quick Spin | Measuring Love In Cubic Inches originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sonic's Dyke drives to Houston with aid

  29-08-2017 23:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sonic Automotive has 19 stores in Harvey's path and nearly 2,000 employees affected by the storm. Now the group, led by Houston native Jeff Dyke, is mobilizing.
  
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• Gyroscopic Monorail System Concept

  29-08-2017 22:58
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoGyroscopic transportation system that eliminates traffic congestion. The vehicle uses unused road medians to bypass heavy traffic and backups, while a gyroscopic engine allows the vehicle to remain upright.Continue reading Gyroscopic Monorail System Concept Gyroscopic Monorail System Concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:58:35 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley aims to keep Continental GT in spotlight

  29-08-2017 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bentley is vesting its third-generation Continental GT with a host of technology and performance upgrades to keep what has been its most critical nameplate from being overshadowed by the Bentayga utility vehicle.
  
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• VW recalls 280,915 vehicles for potential fuel pump failure

  29-08-2017 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen of America is recalling 280,915 CCs and Passats because a fuel pump failure could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
  
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• Ike's lessons helped Ford dealership cope with Harvey

  29-08-2017 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Planet Ford Spring, north of Houston, learned its lessons when Hurricane Ike hit in 2008. Here's how the family owned dealership is coping this time.
  
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• Ike's lessons helped Ford dealership cope

  29-08-2017 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Planet Ford Spring, north of Houston, learned its lessons when Hurricane Ike hit in 2008. Here's how the family owned dealership is coping this time.
  
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• Porsche Cayenne gets lighter, faster for 2019

  29-08-2017 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The third-generation Porsche Cayenne is moving to a new Volkswagen Group platform and becomes lighter and faster for 2019.
  
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• Second guilty plea entered in UAW-FCA case

  29-08-2017 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Retired UAW Associate Director Virdell King, one of the people accused of plotting to siphon millions from a union training center fund, pleaded guilty to a felony count Tuesday in federal court.
  
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• Ford and Domino's are partnering to study autonomous delivery

  29-08-2017 21:39
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoRandomly selected Domino’s customers in Ann Arbor, Michigan will be able to receive their delivery order from a Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle.Continue reading Ford and Domino's are partnering to study autonomous delivery Ford and Domino's are partnering to study autonomous delivery originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:39:37 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&
  
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• 2019 Porsche Cayenne luxury SUV ups the sport factor

  29-08-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Crossover,SUV,Luxury2019 Porsche Cayenne luxury SUV aims to please Porsche purists.Continue reading 2019 Porsche Cayenne luxury SUV ups the sport factor 2019 Porsche Cayenne luxury SUV ups the sport factor originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Inspiring photo of people helping each other emerges from Houston floods

  29-08-2017 21:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.These two are clearly glad they found each other.Continue reading Inspiring photo of people helping each other emerges from Houston floods Inspiring photo of people helping each other emerges from Houston floods originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Daytona 500 Edition

  29-08-2017 21:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Pontiac,SedanIt has a supercharger, hood scoops, and Daytona 500 badging everywhere, but this 130,000-mile Pontiac now resides in a San Francisco Bay Area car graveyard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Daytona 500 Edition Junkyard Gem: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Daytona 500 Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Now at Costco: Bales of toilet paper and a Volvo or Pacifica to haul them

  29-08-2017 20:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chrysler,Volvo,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Crossover,Minivan/Van,Sedan,SUV,Wagon,LuxuryExpect deals like this with other automakers in the future, Costco saysContinue reading Now at Costco: Bales of toilet paper and a Volvo or Pacifica to haul them Now at Costco: Bales of toilet paper and a Volvo or Pacifica to haul them originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Harvey curbs U.S. sales as key regions in No. 2 market reel

  29-08-2017 20:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  With dealerships flooded and closed, and thousands of consumers displaced in southeast Texas, Harvey is expected to dent U.S. light-vehicle sales in August and will likely dampen industry deliveries into next month, analysts say.
  
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• Storm disrupts shipping routes

  29-08-2017 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Logistics providers and shippers say they don't know when freight transportation will resume until Harvey's heavy rains end and they can assess damage to operations and equipment, and determine whether road or rail routes are passable.
  
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• Autonomy, 48-volt powertrains amp up electrical system complexity

  29-08-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  As we move into the era of self-driving vehicles -- many of which will have a 48-volt system in the powertrain -- electrical failures can't happen.
  
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• Watch the 2019 Porsche Cayenne live reveal

  29-08-2017 18:56
  
  Filed under:Videos,Porsche,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceWe'll be providing live coverage during the debut.Continue reading Watch the 2019 Porsche Cayenne live reveal Watch the 2019 Porsche Cayenne live reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Polestar updates Volvo S60 and V60 with enhanced aero package

  29-08-2017 18:34
  
  The Swedish performance experts have upgraded the aerodynamics on their hot versions of Volvo’s S60 and V60 with carbon fibre add-ons 2017-08-29 17:55 The BMW M3, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Audi RS4, and Mercedes C63 - if you’re in the market for a saloon with giant killing performance, you really are spoilt for choice at the moment. However, your decision may have just got a little harder thanks to Volvo announcing updated Polestar editions of the 2018 S60 and V60 models.
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• J.D. Power study identifies top seats for your tush

  29-08-2017 18:09
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Audi,Chevrolet,Ford,Kia,Porsche,Toyota,SafetyHere's the bottom line.Continue reading J.D. Power study identifies top seats for your tush J.D. Power study identifies top seats for your tush originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo, Chrysler offer spiffs through Costco

  29-08-2017 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Costco has launched incentive programs with Volvo and Chrysler that go beyond its usual discounts offered to the warehouse club's members.
  
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• Google Maps will help you park in 25 more cities

  29-08-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Driving,SmartphoneEarly warning that you'll need to hunt for a spot.Continue reading Google Maps will help you park in 25 more cities Google Maps will help you park in 25 more cities originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Artificial Intelligence Market Worth 10573.3 Million USD by 2025 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  29-08-2017 17:39 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Automotive Artificial Intelligence Market Worth 10573.3 Million USD by 2025
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  According to the new market research report "Automotive Artificial Intelligence Market by Offering (Hardware, Software), Technology (Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Context Awareness and Natural Language Processing), Process, ...and more »
  
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• Volvo names 'retail man' Gustafsson to succeed Kerssemakers in U.S.

  29-08-2017 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lex Kerssemakers, who steered Volvo's rebirth in the U.S. over the past 32 months, is moving on to lead the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. He will be replaced by that region's current head, Anders Gustafsson.
  
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• Audi wants a hypercar, but RS crossovers and EVs are job one

  29-08-2017 16:55
  
  Filed under:Audi,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsLook for RS-badged crossovers right now.Continue reading Audi wants a hypercar, but RS crossovers and EVs are job one Audi wants a hypercar, but RS crossovers and EVs are job one originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Here's the latest mesmerizing video of a Hyperloop pod going over 200 mph

  29-08-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,TechnologyPassengers not included.Continue reading Here's the latest mesmerizing video of a Hyperloop pod going over 200 mph Here's the latest mesmerizing video of a Hyperloop pod going over 200 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford and Domino's to deliver pizza in self-driving cars

  29-08-2017 16:42
  
  A joint trial with Domino's will see pizza delivered to residents of Ann Arbor, Michigan in self-driving Ford cars 2017-08-29 15:50 Ford has created an entirely new type of autonomous vehicle testing programme, by announcing it will use its autonomous vehicle fleet to deliver Domino's pizzas this September.
  In the coming weeks, Domino's will offer randomly selected customers in Ann Arbor, Michigan the option to have their food delivered in an autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid (equivalent to the Mon
  
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• Toyota, Intel Leading New Big Data Automotive Consortium ... - Windows IT Pro

  29-08-2017 16:15 via windowsitpro.com
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  Toyota, Intel Leading New Big Data Automotive Consortium ...
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  The group, which also includes Denso, Ericsson and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, aims to get ready for huge connected car data streams.and more »
  
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• Renault-Nissan and Dongfeng partner to build electric cars in Asia

  29-08-2017 16:11
  
  Renault-Nissan has announced that it will be joining forces with the Dongfeng Motor Corporation to sell EVs in China 2017-08-29 15:00 Earlier this year Renault-Nissan eclipsed Volkswagen and Toyota to claim the crown of ‘world’s largest car maker’ but it’s not through with its expansion yet.
  Together, with the Dongfeng Motor Group (DMG), Renault Nissan has started ‘eGT New Energy Automotive Co Ltd’, which will supply EVs to the rapidly expanding Chinese marke
  
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• Aston Martin says its fleet will go all-hybrid

  29-08-2017 15:53
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Aston Martin,UK,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Hybrid,LuxuryContinue reading Aston Martin says its fleet will go all-hybridAston Martin says its fleet will go all-hybridoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:53:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, Domino's Pizza team up for autonomous delivery in Ann Arbor

  29-08-2017 15:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Ford,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousThis research project will take place in Ann Arbor, Mich.Continue reading Ford, Domino's Pizza team up for autonomous delivery in Ann Arbor Ford, Domino's Pizza team up for autonomous delivery in Ann Arbor originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• No more 'tech bro': Uber's CEO choice is a 'focused, disciplined adult'

  29-08-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Emerging Technologies,Smartphone,Technology,Autonomous,Commercial VehiclesHe's a guy who "can bring order to chaos" — so how will he and Travis Kalanick get along?Continue reading No more 'tech bro': Uber's CEO choice is a'focused, disciplined adult' No more 'tech bro': Uber's CEO choice is a'focused, disciplined adult' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Ema
  
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• Final Forza 7 cars are revealed

  29-08-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,RacingThe last cars are all race cars.Continue reading Final Forza 7 cars are revealed Final Forza 7 cars are revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber to end post-trip tracking of riders as part of privacy push

  29-08-2017 14:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber is pulling a heavily criticized feature from its app that allowed it to track riders for up to five minutes after a trip, its security chief told Reuters, as the ride-services company tries to fix its poor reputation for customer privacy.
  
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• Domino's and Ford combine for driverless pizza delivery test

  29-08-2017 14:23
  Domino's Pizza delivery and Ford are launching a collaboration to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery.
  
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• Excelfore, Wipro Partner for Automotive Connectivity Solutions - Photonics.com

  29-08-2017 14:00 via photonics.com
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  Excelfore, Wipro Partner for Automotive Connectivity Solutions
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  Aug 2017 EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Aug. 29, 2017 — Information technology provider Wipro Ltd. and network solutions provider Excelfore have announced a global partnership to offer secure connectivity solutions for next-generation smart and autonomous ...
  
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• Renault-Nissan to build EVs in China with Dongfeng

  29-08-2017 13:50
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Nissan,Renault,Green Automakers,China,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,HybridContinue reading Renault-Nissan to build EVs in China with Dongfeng Renault-Nissan to build EVs in China with Dongfeng originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China's CW Bearing opens plant in Michigan

  29-08-2017 13:41
  China's CW Bearing began operations at its new US26m ball bearing plant located in Northville Township in the US state of Michigan last week.
  
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• VW US 'emissions cheat' engineer gets jail sentence

  29-08-2017 13:37
  A Volkswagen engineer has been sentenced to 40 months in a US federal prison, and two years of supervised release, for his role in a nearly 10-year conspiracy to defraud US regulators and Volkswagen customers through software implementations designed to cheat US emissions tests.
  
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• New manufacturing plant Scorpion Automotive rolls into Chorley - Chorley Guardian

  29-08-2017 13:10 via chorley-guardian.co.uk
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  New manufacturing plant Scorpion Automotive rolls into Chorley
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  Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle performed the honours opening a new multi-million pound manufacturing plant in Chorley. Mr Hoyle was invited to officially launch the new Scorpion Automotive site at the Chorley North Industrial Park in Drumhead Road. He was ...and more »
  
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• Cox Automotive reports used car prices up as sold volumes fall - AM-online

  29-08-2017 12:53 via am-online.com
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  Cox Automotive reports used car prices up as sold volumes fall
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  Cox Automotive's wholesale and retail brands has reported a steady month in July, buoyed by increases in year-on-year used car prices despite falling volumes. The volume of vehicles sold through Manheim's physical and online car auctions fell 7.1% in ...and more »
  
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• Honda Urban EV concept to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show

  29-08-2017 12:50
  
  Honda will preview a small, electric concept car called the Urban EV next month, made for the European market 2017-08-29 11:50 Honda is set to unveil an all-electric vehicle for the European market at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month when it pulls the covers off the Honda Urban EV – a fresh concept car that the firm says will influence a later production model.
  One teaser image for the concept has been revealed, but it gives little away – a dot matrix display gives a charging rea
  
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• China's CW Bearing opens plant in Michigan - just-auto.com (subscription)

  29-08-2017 12:46 via just-auto.com
  China's CW Bearing opens plant in Michigan
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  China's CW Bearing began operations at its new US26m ball bearing plant located in Northville Township in the US state of Michigan last week. Local subsidiary CW Bearing USA, which is controlled by China's Cixing Group, last Friday held a grand opening ...
  
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• Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk prototype review

  29-08-2017 12:21
  
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  We drive a pre-production version of the V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, billed as the world’s fastest SUVYou can imagine the laughter when Jeep boss Mike Manley told us he was going to put the 697bhp 6.2-litre V8 engine from the Dodge Challenger Hellcat into a Grand Cherokee.
  He wasn’t joking, though, and the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is a deadly serious machine – such is the depth of engineering that has gone into i
  
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• Qualcomm president to leave

  29-08-2017 12:15
  Qualcomm says its president, Derek Aberle is to leave the company on 31 December after a 17-year career.
  
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• New MAN trucks to equip with RIO-Box as standard

  29-08-2017 12:15
  New MAN Euro 6-standard trucks now come with RIO-Box fleet data equipment as standard, meaning lorries are delivered to customers ex works with preliminary setup for RIO services fitted.
  
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• Kongsberg to close Easley plant in US

  29-08-2017 12:13
  Kongsberg Automotive is to shutter its Easley facility in the US in line with its plan to close six factories, mainly within the Powertrain and Chassis products segment in Europe.
  
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• Adient appoints new Recaro Automotive Seating VP

  29-08-2017 12:04
  Adient has unveiled Martin Klein as Recaro Automotive Seating and Recaro Performance Car Seating vice president.
  
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• Bosch unveils ibooster emergency braking system

  29-08-2017 11:56
  Bosch says its new ibooster emergency braking system designed to protect cyclists and pedestrians will initiate in 190 milliseconds, bringing a car to a stop from 40kph.
  
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