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• Audi sings (revs) along to your favorite TV theme songs

  18-09-2017 23:00
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,TV/Movies,Videos,Coupe,Crossover,Luxury,PerformanceWe always thought exhaust notes were music to the ears.Continue reading Audi sings (revs) along to your favorite TV theme songs Audi sings (revs) along to your favorite TV theme songs originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Next generation PSA cars could meet United States regulations

  18-09-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Citroen,Opel,Peugeot,VauxhallThe carmaker has allegedly already decided which French brand would be sold in the States.Continue reading Next generation PSA cars could meet United States regulations Next generation PSA cars could meet United States regulations originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford patents retractable table for autonomous cars

  18-09-2017 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford thinks the interior of autonomous vehicles could resemble a kitchen or office conference room.
  
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• Russia Looks To Make Automotive Inroads With Driverless Vehicles - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

  18-09-2017 21:54
  RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
  Russia Looks To Make Automotive Inroads With Driverless Vehicles
  RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
  An Uber car (back) and a Yandex.Taxi car on the streets of Moscow in July. Share. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share on В Контакте · Share on Google+ · Email to a Friend. Russia Looks To Make Automotive Inroads With Driverless Vehicles.
  
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• Honda invests $267 million, will add 300 jobs to increase Accord production in Ohio

  18-09-2017 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda said its invested $267 million and will add 300 new jobs to support increased production of its revamped 2018 Accord sedan model at the Japanese automaker's plant in Marysville, Ohio.
  
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• GKN climbs on speculation over automotive division sale - Financial Times

  18-09-2017 21:20
  Financial Times
  GKN climbs on speculation over automotive division sale
  Financial Times
  Break-up speculation put GKN among the gainers on Monday with the FTSE 100 bouncing off a four-month low as the pound retreated. GKN climbed 2.7 per ...and more »
  
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• VW documents can't be shared by U.S. with German law firm, judge rules

  18-09-2017 20:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  A federal magistrate judge blocked the Justice Department from sharing with a German law firm 25 million pages of records disclosed by VW in the government's diesel emissions investigation.
  
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• Porsche's Mission E will be priced to lure away Tesla shoppers

  18-09-2017 20:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Porsche,Tesla,Technology,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceThis should make for an interesting battleContinue reading Porsche's Mission E will be priced to lure away Tesla shoppers Porsche's Mission E will be priced to lure away Tesla shoppers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi to boost Russian plant output

  18-09-2017 19:32
  In a sign the Russian economy is picking up, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced it will resume production of the Pajero Sport at its Kaluga plant 180km south west of Moscow.
  
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• Unifor strike at GM result of 'major philosophical differences'

  18-09-2017 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canadian workers striking a key GM assembly plant could picket for a long while, Unifor President Jerry Dias said. GM Canada urged Unifor to "resume negotiations."
  
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• Intel collaborates with Waymo on self-driving compute design

  18-09-2017 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Intel said it will collaborate with Google affiliate Waymo, saying it worked with the company during the design of its compute platform to allow autonomous cars to process information in real time.
  
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• 2018 Audi TT RS Drivers' Notes | Five pots of turbocharged honey

  18-09-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Audi,Quick Spins,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceAudi's new five-cylinder engine makes more power than a Porsche 718 Cayman S.Continue reading 2018 Audi TT RS Drivers' Notes | Five pots of turbocharged honey 2018 Audi TT RS Drivers' Notes | Five pots of turbocharged honey originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Jaguar XJ stars in 'Game of Drones'

  18-09-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Videos,Jaguar,Technology,Sedan,LuxuryThat's one way to prove your car's roomy.Continue reading 2018 Jaguar XJ stars in 'Game of Drones' 2018 Jaguar XJ stars in 'Game of Drones' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to remove car paint scratches

  18-09-2017 17:32
  
  2017-09-18 16:30
  A light parking ding can spoil your car's looks. Here's how to tidy up car paintwork scratchesIt's a fact of life that if you use your car regularly, you're at risk of its paintwork getting damaged in some way. Whether it's a minor car park ding, a brush against some bushes, petty vandalism or simple carelessness, you can quickly turn sparkling bodywork into something more unsightly as the top layers of lacquer paint get grazed away. 
  With many new cars now being bought on
  
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• McLaren teases 6 bespoke versions of its 570GT

  18-09-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Motorsports,McLaren,Europe,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceColor honors a legendary Le Mans winner.Continue reading McLaren teases 6 bespoke versions of its 570GT McLaren teases 6 bespoke versions of its 570GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi RS5 review

  18-09-2017 17:07
  
  For Huge performance, great cruiser, top interiorOur Rating 
  4 Against Not as fun as rivals, dull engine, not exciting enough2017
  New Audi RS5 is incredibly fast and comfortable, but it’s not as fun as rivalsThe Audi RS5 is incredibly fast in a straight line, sticks like little else in the corners and yet it’s refined, comfortable and easy to live with at the same time. However, buyers can get 90 per cent of that feeling from a slightly less powerful car in the A5 rang
  
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• Mazda will have a new rotary concept at Tokyo show, trying to bring it to production

  18-09-2017 17:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tokyo Motor Show,Mazda,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Coupe,Concept Cars,FutureIt's still unlikely, but somewhat less so.Continue reading Mazda will have a new rotary concept at Tokyo show, trying to bring it to production Mazda will have a new rotary concept at Tokyo show, trying to bring it to production originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hennessey will turn your Camaro ZL1 convertible into an Exorcist, too

  18-09-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Convertible,PerformanceWhen you want Demon performance with a droptop.Continue reading Hennessey will turn your Camaro ZL1 convertible into an Exorcist, too Hennessey will turn your Camaro ZL1 convertible into an Exorcist, too originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 review

  18-09-2017 15:52
  
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  Image 1 of 20 18 Sep, 2017 7:15pmJohn McIlroy
  The all-new Citroen C3 Aircross has arrived to join a rapidly growing list of small SUVs. We head to Corsica to see if it's a contender...Citroen has a solid history of producing small, practical cars; its C3 Picasso was a popular choice for those wanting a bit more space than your average supermini. Demand for baby MPVs has been almost entirely wiped out by the trending juggernaut that is the small SUV, though - which is why, instead o
  
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• Ford to explore strategic partnership with Indian automaker Mahindra

  18-09-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,AsiaIt's a win-win for two big global players.Continue reading Ford to explore strategic partnership with Indian automaker Mahindra Ford to explore strategic partnership with Indian automaker Mahindra originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autonomy and alcohol: You'll be drinking while the car's driving

  18-09-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,FutureWhen fully autonomous vehicles hit the road en masse, we can expect fewer accidents, less traffic, and reduced tailpipe emissions. But according to two reports, we could also see sharp increases in the consumption of booze due to self-driving cars, and even more time spent staring at screens, binge watching and being bombarded by ads.In a recent report, Morgan Stanley predicted that booze will get a
  
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• GF Linamar secures US magnesium component order

  18-09-2017 15:24
  GF Linamar, a joint venture between GF Automotive and Linamar, has been awarded a large order from a unnamed US manufacturer to produce lightweight magnesium components.
  
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• "Design Your Car" - Heidelberg at IAA 2017: Technology Partner for the Automotive Industry - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  18-09-2017 15:24
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  "Design Your Car" - Heidelberg at IAA 2017: Technology Partner for the Automotive Industry
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Unleash the colour - IAA visitors to the Mercedes-Benz stand will be able to individually configure the design of interior trims for a smart. (PRNewsfoto/Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG). Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: ...and more »
  
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• Tesla seeks patent for mobile EV battery-swapping machines

  18-09-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Sedan,SUV,ElectricIt could be placed where Superchargers aren't available.Continue reading Tesla seeks patent for mobile EV battery-swapping machines Tesla seeks patent for mobile EV battery-swapping machines originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wabco to buy out Meritor joint venture

  18-09-2017 14:56
  Wabco Holdings said it would take full ownership of the Meritor Wabco joint venture and has signed an agreement to purchase its partyner's stakefor US$250m.
  
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• An idea that could stop robots from hurting factory workers: Airbags

  18-09-2017 14:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a development that's drawn interest from automakers, two entrepreneurs in Germany say they have designed a way to better safeguard interactions between humans and factory robots.
  
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• Best second hand cars to own 2017

  18-09-2017 14:30
  
  Martin Saarinen2017-09-20 00:01
  We reveal the best second hand cars on the market, as voted for by you in our annual Driver Power customer satisfaction surveyWe’ve now moved the focus of our Driver Power survey to the second hand market by asking owners of models between three and six years old what they think of their current motor.  
  In order to identify the country’s best second hand cars, we asked drivers to rate their vehicles in the same nine categories and 31 different ar
  
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• Aston Martin wants to get involved in F1 engines

  18-09-2017 14:25
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Aston Martin,Renault,Emerging Technologies,RacingLuxury automaker could become the Red Bull team's title sponsor.Continue reading Aston Martin wants to get involved in F1 engines Aston Martin wants to get involved in F1 engines originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Josef Newgarden holds off Simon Pagenaud to win IndyCar title

  18-09-2017 14:10
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingHe's the third Penske driver in four years to win the championship.Continue reading Josef Newgarden holds off Simon Pagenaud to win IndyCar title Josef Newgarden holds off Simon Pagenaud to win IndyCar title originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford explores strategic alliance with India's Mahindra

  18-09-2017 14:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford Motor Co. and Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. are exploring forming a strategic alliance as the U.S. automaker tries to gain a foothold in a country that's set to become the world's third-biggest car market.
  
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• A123 to invest in Solid Power

  18-09-2017 13:21
  A123 is to invest in Solid Power, a developer of technology which works in the energy density and safety of next generation batteries.
  
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• Philippine sales rise by 9% in August

  18-09-2017 13:17
  New vehicle sales in the Philippines rose by 8.7% to 35,309 units in August, from 32,472 units in the same month of last year, according to data released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
  
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• Samsung sets up $300m fund to develop autonomous cars, pushing $89m to TTTech

  18-09-2017 12:36
  This year's IAA saw Samsung and Harman launch an autonomous/ADAS strategic business unit and announce a $300m Samsung Automotive Innovation Fund to accelerate their presence in the autonomous sector. According to the business leaders, investments will be made in all areas related to 'enabling solutions for next-generation mobility'. To learn more, we spoke to Harman's CEO Dinesh Paliwal.
  
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• Indonesian sales flat in August

  18-09-2017 12:29
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia were almost unchanged in August at 96,460 units compared with 96,280 units in the same month of last year, according to local reports citing data from industry association Gaikindo.
  
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• Land Rover Discovery tailgate-gate: design boss blames dealers

  18-09-2017 12:09
  
  John McIlroy2017-09-18 16:50
  Gerry McGovern says the fuss over the new Land Rover Discovery’s styling is partly due to the kind of number plates being used.The controversy over the latest Land Rover Discovery’s rear-end look is being compounded by dealers fitting the wrong sort of number plates, the firm’s design boss has revealed. 
  The latest Discovery’s offset rear plate is one of the car’s most obvious nods to its predecessors - but also the element of the c
  
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• Hyundai Motor America names new president and CEO

  18-09-2017 11:53
  Hyundai Motor America has named Kyung Soo Lee as president and CEO effective today (18 September).
  
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• HERE/Hamburg team on intelligent mobility

  18-09-2017 11:52
  Hamburg and HERE Technologies have inked an MoU for traffic-relevant data with the goal of enhancing safety and pollutant emissions levels by improving vehicle flows.
  
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• Ford joins American Centre for Mobility as founder

  18-09-2017 11:51
  Ford has contributed US$5m to the American Centre for Mobility (ACM) to support connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology development.
  
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• General Motors to recall 2.5m cars in China

  18-09-2017 11:36
  General Motors' local joint ventures in China are to recall around 2.51m vehicles from the end of October to replace faulty airbag inflators produced by troubled Japanese supplier Takata.
  
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• Automotive Composites Market Worth 13.14 Billion USD by 2022 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  18-09-2017 11:36
  Automotive Composites Market Worth 13.14 Billion USD by 2022
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  According to a new market research report "Automotive Composites Market by Fiber Type (Glass, Carbon, Natural), Resin Type (Thermoset, Thermoplastics), Manufacturing Process (Compression, Injection), Applications (Exterior, Interior, Chassis), Vehicle ...and more »
  
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• Saint-Gobain starts UK anechoic chamber for noise tests

  18-09-2017 11:23
  Saint-Gobain has started its anechoic chamber in Bristol, UK, designed to absorb reflections of sound to test noise and vibration in applications such as seats, car doors and steering systems.
  
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• Ford Mondeo gets £2,500 price cut and a simplified range

  18-09-2017 11:05
  
  Jonathan Burn2017-09-18 10:00
  A restructured Ford Mondeo range, with Zetec Edition and ST-Line Edition models added, plus price cuts aim to make the car more appealing Ford has simplified the Mondeo line-up, cutting the range down from seven trim levels to five and slashing the starting price by £2,500.
  The range now kicks off with Zetec Edition models, which are priced from £19,445 – that’s still £695 more than the entry-level Vauxhall Insignia. The rest of the ran
  
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• Dacia unveils UK scrappage scheme

  18-09-2017 11:04
  Dacia has unveiled a scheme allowing UK customers to trade-in and scrap their older vehicle for a new Dacia Duster.  
  
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• IAC and Shanghai Shenda form Auria Solutions JV

  18-09-2017 10:57
  Shanghai Shenda and IAC Group have officially closed a joint venture transaction, forming Auria Solutions, a new global supplier of soft trim and acoustical products for the automotive industry.
  
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• How to check and top up your engine oil

  18-09-2017 10:45
  
  Checking and topping up your oil is an essential part of maintaining your car and should be done regularly. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine and works hard to keep it in good working order, so it’s extremely important that the oil itself is in good condition, and that there’s enough of it.
  If your oil is left to degrade and deplete, a number of serious issues could occur, many of which could eventually destroy your engine. Fortunately, checking and topping up oil is quick and easy
  
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• New Vauxhall Grandland X 2017 review

  18-09-2017 09:41
  
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  Image 1 of 18 18 Sep, 2017 12:00pmRichard Ingram
  Can new Vauxhall Grandland X SUV make an impact in the competitive crossover class?If you ignore the Opel badges on the inside, the car you see here is the production-ready version of Vauxhall’s all-new Nissan Qashqai rival, the Grandland X.
  The new crossover was revealed earlier this year, and it’s the third SUV in Vauxhall’s growing line-up. Born from a joint venture that was arranged before PSA Peugeot Citroen to
  
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• Road rallies rev up Porsche Plano's results

  18-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The free Saturday drives at Porsche Plano are so popular that all 50 spots fill up within minutes.
  
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• QandA with Volvo CMO Matt O'Rourke

  18-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ad agency Grey Group is taking advantage of Volvo's brand transformation to introduce ad campaigns built around unconventional storytelling. Matt O'Rourke, who leads the Volvo account at ad agency Grey Group, explains this new direction.
  
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• PSA making cars for U.S. standards

  18-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  PSA is engineering its next generation of vehicles to meet United States regulations, allowing vehicles produced as soon as three years from now to be part of the automaker's return to North America.
  
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• New dealer confidence index edges up

  18-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dealers expect the auto market will remain strong in the near term, but profitability is constrained by market conditions and competition, a new survey found.
  
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