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• 2018 Range Rover: Comfier seats, more power, updated dual-screen tech

  10-10-2017 23:31
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadThe seats are a big deal.Continue reading 2018 Range Rover: Comfier seats, more power, updated dual-screen tech 2018 Range Rover: Comfier seats, more power, updated dual-screen tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NADA's Scarpelli says stair-step programs can damage brands

  10-10-2017 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers' use of stair-step incentive programs could hurt consumer loyalty and weaken demand for the brand, said NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli.
  
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• NADA eyes beefed-up convention security after Vegas shooting

  10-10-2017 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Automobile Dealers Association is reviewing security for its convention to take place in Las Vegas in March in light of the mass shooting there.
  
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• U.S. Chamber issues battle call to save NAFTA

  10-10-2017 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is sounding alarm bells about the need to preserve the North American Free Trade Agreement.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1970 Mercury Cougar

  10-10-2017 21:53
  
  Filed under:Etc.,MercuryA Ford Mustang under the skin, the 1967-1970 Cougar was the sportiest Mercury of its day. This ravaged '70, now residing in a Colorado wrecking yard, still shows a bit of its original glory.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1970 Mercury Cougar Junkyard Gem: 1970 Mercury Cougar originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:53:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche Passport is Netflix for Porschephiles

  10-10-2017 21:03
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Porsche,United States,Smartphone,Technology,Luxury,PerformanceIt's only in the pilot stage in Atlanta.Continue reading Porsche Passport is Netflix for Porschephiles Porsche Passport is Netflix for Porschephiles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche Passport is Netflix for Porschefiles

  10-10-2017 21:03
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Porsche,United States,Smartphone,Technology,Luxury,PerformanceIt's only in the pilot stage in Atlanta.Continue reading Porsche Passport is Netflix for Porschefiles Porsche Passport is Netflix for Porschefiles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former auto dealer Hecker still in prison

  10-10-2017 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former auto dealer Denny Hecker is still in federal prison, contrary to last week's reports by several news outlets that Hecker was released to a halfway house in Minneapolis.
  
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• Porsche launches subscription pilot in Atlanta

  10-10-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Drivers in Atlanta can subscribe to drive a Porsche as part of a pilot program beginning in November. Porsche Passport will give members flexible access to Porsche's sports cars and other vehicles.
  
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• Man hangs onto moving school bus, terrifies screaming kids

  10-10-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,SpecialtyThis escalated quickly.Continue reading Man hangs onto moving school bus, terrifies screaming kids Man hangs onto moving school bus, terrifies screaming kids originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Man hangs onto moving school bus, is arrested

  10-10-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,SpecialtyThis escalated quickly.Continue reading Man hangs onto moving school bus, is arrested Man hangs onto moving school bus, is arrested originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai retail program aims for faster transactions, more transparency

  10-10-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai plans to roll out a new U.S. retail program by the beginning of 2018 that is aimed at reducing new-vehicle transaction time and increasing price transparency.
  
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• Nvidia unveils next-generation platform for fully autonomous cars

  10-10-2017 19:29
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousNvidia said it had more than 25 customers working to build a new class of driverless cars, robotaxis and long-haul trucks.Continue reading Nvidia unveils next-generation platform for fully autonomous cars Nvidia unveils next-generation platform for fully autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New SEAT Arona 2017 review

  10-10-2017 19:20
  
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  Image 1 of 11 10 Oct, 2017 6:45pmJohn McIlroy
  We drive the new SEAT Arona SUV for the first time to see how it compares to the Citroen C3 Aircross and Kia StonicIt’s rush hour for new small SUVs at the moment. We’ve recently sampled the Citroen C3 Aircross and the Kia Stonic; now it’s time to try the SEAT Arona, the first offering in this burgeoning market from the colossus that is the VW Group. 
  The Arona is, in effect, an SUV version of the latest Ibiza, be
  
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• Mercedes GLS to get luxe upgrade

  10-10-2017 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Mercedes-Benz GLS will get lighter and more luxurious when the next-generation large SUV goes on sale in 2019.
  
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• Robot road rage? Impatient drivers causing accidents with law-abiding autonomous cars

  10-10-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Technology,Autonomous"They're odd, and that's why they get hit."Continue reading Robot road rage? Impatient drivers causing accidents with law-abiding autonomous cars Robot road rage? Impatient drivers causing accidents with law-abiding autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna joins autonomous vehicle partnership

  10-10-2017 18:59
  Magna has joined an industry autonomous car partnership as a Tier 1 technology integrator and will help automakers industrialise and customise the domain controller designed by BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye. The plan is to deliver a self-driving, flexible vehicle platform by 2021.
  
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• Here's the single worst spot for traffic congestion, and the 10 worst U.S. cities

  10-10-2017 18:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,GreenContinue reading Here's the single worst spot for traffic congestion, and the 10 worst U.S. cities Here's the single worst spot for traffic congestion, and the 10 worst U.S. cities originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• D.C. area home of worst spot for traffic, but L.A. has overall worst congestion

  10-10-2017 18:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,GreenContinue reading D.C. area home of worst spot for traffic, but L.A. has overall worst congestion D.C. area home of worst spot for traffic, but L.A. has overall worst congestion originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin mulls Formula E, but one thing must change

  10-10-2017 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Aston Martin,Electric,RacingOnce the car swaps are gone, Aston Martin could want a spot on the grid.Continue reading Aston Martin mulls Formula E, but one thing must change Aston Martin mulls Formula E, but one thing must change originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai to offer new shopping service with money-back guarantee

  10-10-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Hyundai,Car BuyingMost of the hard work can be done before visiting a dealer.Continue reading Hyundai to offer new shopping service with money-back guarantee Hyundai to offer new shopping service with money-back guarantee originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Partisan One is the world’s most back-to-basics SUV

  10-10-2017 17:53
  
  James Wilson2017-10-10 16:55
  Unknown German brand Partisan Motors is taking the fight to the toughest SUVs with the ultra-boxy Partisan One and its 100-year warranty4x4s like the Mercedes G-Wagen and Land Rover Defender have gained loyal followings among buyers who need tough off-road vehicles with little or no nonsense built-in but now there’s a new kid on the block. German manufacturer Partisan Motors thinks it can challenge tough, military inspired SUVs with its new and almost unbelieva
  
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• Daimler announces South America CV spend

  10-10-2017 17:52
  Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz do Brasil will be spending around EUR600m on its commercial vehicle business in Brazil over the next five years.
  
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• Bisimoto tunes Hyundai Ioniq SEMA show car for efficiency, not power

  10-10-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Green,SEMA Show,Hyundai,Fuel Efficiency,Hatchback,Sedan,HybridIt's a bit of a departure from Bisimoto's typical work.Continue reading Bisimoto tunes Hyundai Ioniq SEMA show car for efficiency, not powerBisimoto tunes Hyundai Ioniq SEMA show car for efficiency, not poweroriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche Cayman e-volution unveiled as prelude to Mission E

  10-10-2017 17:04
  
  Dan Smith2017-10-10 16:00
  Electric Cayman e-volution revealed in Stuttgart alongside Porsche's new 'Turbo' fast-charging systemPorsche has unveiled the one-off Cayman e-volution, an electric sports car giving a taste of what to expect on the Mission E in 2019.
  The fully electric Cayman e-volution was unveiled at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Porsche’s hometown of Stuttgart. Porsche claims that it can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds, over a second quicker than the petro
  
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• EPA chief signing death warrant for Obama Clean Power Plan

  10-10-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Electric"Here's the president's message: The war on coal is over."Continue reading EPA chief signing death warrant for Obama Clean Power Plan EPA chief signing death warrant for Obama Clean Power Plan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nvidia's Drive PX Pegasus is just the tip of its automotive plans - Alphr

  10-10-2017 16:37 via alphr.com
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  Nvidia's Drive PX Pegasus is just the tip of its automotive plans
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  Nvidia is on a mission to revolutionise the automotive industry. While Tesla may be disrupting the industry with its manufacturing process and industry-leading electric vehicles, Nvidia has its eyes on building the smart car's brain. At the moment ...
  NVIDIA announces world's first AI computer to make robotaxis a realityAutomotive World (press release)
  NVIDIA CEO Revs Up Auto Industry with New Autonomous Car Computer
  
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• 2018 Ford Mustang EPA ratings improve — except for EcoBoost with Performance Pack

  10-10-2017 16:25
  
  Filed under:Ford,Fuel Efficiency,Coupe,PerformanceMileage numbers go down for that configuration.Continue reading 2018 Ford Mustang EPA ratings improve — except for EcoBoost with Performance Pack 2018 Ford Mustang EPA ratings improve — except for EcoBoost with Performance Pack originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Ford Mustang EPA fuel economy: Both GT and Ecoboost see gains

  10-10-2017 16:25
  
  Filed under:Ford,Fuel Efficiency,Coupe,PerformanceThe manual-equipped Mustang GT doesn't improve, though.Continue reading 2018 Ford Mustang EPA fuel economy: Both GT and Ecoboost see gains 2018 Ford Mustang EPA fuel economy: Both GT and Ecoboost see gains originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Marchionne confirms Ferrari SUV plan - report

  10-10-2017 16:01
  Remarks made by FCA chief Sergio Marchionne suggest that the Ferrari brand will join other premium sports car brands and launch a top-end SUV.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler’s Sergio Marchionne throws more cold water on Tesla, EVs

  10-10-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Chrysler,Fiat,Tesla,Green Automakers,North America,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,HybridHe praises Elon Musk's marketing skills, doubts his ability to make money.Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Sergio Marchionne throws more cold water on Tesla, EVs Fiat Chrysler’s Sergio Marchionne throws more cold water on Tesla, EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&
  
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• New limited edition MINI 1499 GT launched

  10-10-2017 15:34
  
  Dan Smith2017-10-11 00:01
  Only 1,499 examples of the MINI 1499 GT will be built as the brand doffs its cap to the classic 1275 GT from 1969MINI has launched a limited edition version of the MINI hatch called the 1499 GT. It's available to order now priced from £16,990. 
  The latest special edition MINI has been launched as an ode to the classic 1275 GT that was introduced back in 1969. The 1499 GT gets its name from the limited production run of just 1,499 units between November a
  
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• BMW X2 spied in gleaming lime gold paint

  10-10-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Crossover,SUV,Future,LuxuryIt retains many of the concept's design cues.Continue reading BMW X2 spied in gleaming lime gold paint BMW X2 spied in gleaming lime gold paint originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA to build new vehicles at Sochaux and Mulhouse

  10-10-2017 15:16
  PSA Group said it would build new vehicles at Sochaux and Mulhouse from 2020/2021 but has not named the products "for strategic reasons".
  
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• Bosch Australia now specialises in trailer safety control

  10-10-2017 15:06
  Bosch Australia has survived the end of Australian car manufacture and transfer of ABS manufacture to Asia by becoming the group specialist in Trailer Safety Control (TSC) for fitment to caravans and trailers equipped with electric brakes and towed by passenger vehicles.
  
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• Honeywell to spin off turbocharger business

  10-10-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honeywell plans to spin off its turbocharger business into a new publicly listed company by the end of 2018. The turbocharger business is expected to generate annual revenue of about $3 billion.
  
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• Mazda concept probably previews the next Mazda3 at the Tokyo show

  10-10-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Motor Show,Mazda,Hatchback,Sedan,Concept Cars,FutureMazda will also show the Japanese-market CX-8 and a special-edition MX-5.Continue reading Mazda concept probably previews the next Mazda3 at the Tokyo show Mazda concept probably previews the next Mazda3 at the Tokyo show originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• It's no use honking: The robot at the wheel can't hear you

  10-10-2017 14:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Drivers running into self-driving cars highlights an emerging clash between humans who treat traffic laws as guidelines and robocars that refuse to roll through a stop sign or exceed the speed limit.
  
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• Tesla's Elon Musk releases video showing Model 3 production

  10-10-2017 14:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Videos,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryThe assembly line is running at 1/10th speed.Continue reading Tesla's Elon Musk releases video showing Model 3 production Tesla's Elon Musk releases video showing Model 3 production originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. content in Mexican-built autos higher than argued, says industry group

  10-10-2017 14:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mexico's main automotive industry group on Monday said U.S. content in vehicles made south of the border is far higher than Trump administration officials have argued.
  
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• GM to launch OnStar in Asia Pacific markets

  10-10-2017 13:56
  Holden, which ends local manufacture on 20 October, is to introduce General Motors' OnStar service in 2019 and become the regional hub for OnStar in Asia Pacific.
  
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• Panasonic aims to launch autonomous driving system in 2022

  10-10-2017 13:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Panasonic's autonomous driving system is expected to be launched in commercial vehicles as early as 2022, in a move that will likely help the Japanese company narrow its gap with rival suppliers in a highly competitive market.
  
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• Tech companies — and LeBron James — launch ads promoting driverless car safety

  10-10-2017 13:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Videos,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryCompanies realize they have a public opinion problem, even as Congress paves the way.Continue reading Tech companies — and LeBron James — launch ads promoting driverless car safety Tech companies — and LeBron James — launch ads promoting driverless car safety originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permal
  
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• What is ESP, and ESC on a car?

  10-10-2017 13:05
  
  Since 2014, every new car in Europe has been fitted with Electronic Stability Control – but what is ESC, and what is ESP for that matter?
  
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• KPMG appoints new UK head of automotive

  10-10-2017 13:03
  Audit and consulting firm KPMG has appointed a new head of UK automotive.
  
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• New 2018 Range Rover video leaked online

  10-10-2017 13:02
  
  Dan Smith2017-10-10 12:20
  The YouTube video shows the 2018 Range Rover featuring dual touchscreen navigation and plug-in hybrid performanceWe've got an early glimpse of the updated Range Rover thanks to a video which has surfaced online ahead of the car's official debut.
  The grainy video shows that the exterior of the new model is almost identical to that of the luxury current SUV. The interior is a different story, however, with dual touchscreen navigation system and digital dial
  
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• Facelifted 2018 Range Rover gets hybrid tech and more luxury

  10-10-2017 13:02
  
  Lawrence Allan2017-10-10 21:00
  The Range Rover has been updated for 2018, benefitting from visual tweaks and a more sumptuous feel, plus there’s now a PHEV version, tooFollowing on quickly from the reveal of the updated Range Rover Sport, Land Rover has now pulled the wraps off its revised full-size 2018 Range Rover. The luxury SUV is available to order now from £79,595, which is £2,800 more than the outgoing car. It features a more luxurious cabin, new tech and a plug-in hybri
  
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• Nvidia introduces supercomputer for Level 5 driverless vehicles

  10-10-2017 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nvidia has developed a supercomputer that will enable fully driverless vehicles. The artificial intelligence supplier introduced the latest iteration of its automated-driving platform
  
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• EU rules could cause another emissions scandal, lawyers warn

  10-10-2017 13:00
  
  Martin Saarinen2017-10-10 11:50
  Law group ClientEarth says EU rules that let carmakers hide pollution control systems could a repeat of ‘Dieselgate’New EU rules that allow car manufacturers to keep pollution control systems a secret from the public risk another emissions scandal, according to environmental lawyers.
  The law group ClientEarth, who previously took the UK Government to court over failing to introduce tough enough emissions caps, has said that systems which legally cut em
  
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• GENIVI alliance introduces vehicle domain interaction strategy

  10-10-2017 12:58
  The GENIVI Alliance, an open, collaborative software development community of automakers and suppliers, is introducing a vehicle domain interaction strategy focused on developing open standard interfaces and code that will define the necessary paths bridging multiple car software domains.
  
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