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• VW says chairman, CFO, HR chief offices raided by tax authorities, prosecutors

  14-11-2017 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Tuesday raid was related to suspicions of overpayments and tax evasion for VW works council chief Bernd Osterloh, a company spokesman said.
  
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• Dash-cam video shows near miss between semi, child

  14-11-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,Volvo,Emerging TechnologiesProof that technology can save lives.Continue reading Dash-cam video shows near miss between semi, child Dash-cam video shows near miss between semi, child originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driving a Fire Truck in Virtual Reality | AutoblogVR

  14-11-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,VR,Original VideoOn this episode of AutoblogVR, we get a virtual reality look at every kids favorite vehicle, a fire truck.Continue reading Driving a Fire Truck in Virtual Reality | AutoblogVR Driving a Fire Truck in Virtual Reality | AutoblogVR originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo latest of 11 advertisers to pull ads from Sean Hannity's show

  14-11-2017 22:21
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,VolvoVolvo tweets that it will cease advertising on Sean Hannity's show, then deletes the tweet.Continue reading Volvo latest of 11 advertisers to pull ads from Sean Hannity's show Volvo latest of 11 advertisers to pull ads from Sean Hannity's show originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• These are the best-selling cars, trucks, and SUVs of 2017 ... so far

  14-11-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,VolvoYou can probably guess which vehicle is the number-one best-seller, but the rest of the results may surprise you.Continue reading These are the best-selling cars, trucks, and SUVs of 2017 ... so far These are the best-selling cars, trucks, and SUVs of 2017 ... so far originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota/Mazda factory will reportedly be in Alabama or North Carolina

  14-11-2017 21:15
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Mazda,ToyotaThe companies are reportedly hunting for a $1 billion incentive package.Continue reading Toyota/Mazda factory will reportedly be in Alabama or North Carolina Toyota/Mazda factory will reportedly be in Alabama or North Carolina originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Commerce chief Ross says 'some sort' of NAFTA deal will reach Trump

  14-11-2017 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said he believes NAFTA negotiations will produce "some sort" of a deal for President Donald Trump to evaluate, but still warned the United States could walk away.
  
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• Volvo pulls ads from Hannity show amid Moore sex scandal coverage

  14-11-2017 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Swedish automaker Volvo Car USA has pulled advertising from Sean Hannity's Fox News show, the automaker confirmed on Twitter Monday night.
  
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• Subaru will reveal the Ascent 3-row crossover at the L.A. Auto Show

  14-11-2017 20:40
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Subaru,Crossover,SUVIt will hold so much granola.Continue reading Subaru will reveal the Ascent 3-row crossover at the L.A. Auto Show Subaru will reveal the Ascent 3-row crossover at the L.A. Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 14:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Infiniti freshens QX80 for 2018

  14-11-2017 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  It's an evolutionary change in styling that tweaks the established design of the flagship QX80 SUV in the spirit of the QX80 Monograph concept unveiled earlier this year.
  
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• This could be the next-generation 2019 Ram 1500

  14-11-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:RAM,Truck,FutureGet ready for a new Ram grille.Continue reading This could be the next-generation 2019 Ram 1500 This could be the next-generation 2019 Ram 1500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW dumps coal for cow pies in pledge for 100% renewable power

  14-11-2017 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW's plan to switch exclusively to green electricity finds it tapping some unusual power sources -- including a South African biomass plant that runs on cow dung and chicken droppings.
  
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• Ford signals cost-cutting will avoid layoffs, plant closures

  14-11-2017 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Joe Hinrichs, Ford's president of global operations, said the company's latest effort to become more financially efficient won't involve major layoffs or plant closures.
  
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• VW agrees to pay $69 million to settle New Jersey emissions suits

  14-11-2017 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen confirmed it has agreed to pay $69 million to settle New Jersey state diesel emissions claims, one of the last major outstanding diesel legal issues the German automaker faces in the U.S.
  
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• PSA Peugeot Citroen unveils next step in Push to Pass plan

  14-11-2017 18:30
  
  Richard Ingram2017-11-14 17:30
  Groupe PSA is expanding the scope of its Push to Pass plan, focusing on car sharing and a new online ordering systemPSA, the company that owns Peugeot, Citroen and DS, as well as the recently acquired Vauxhall and Opel brands, has spelled out a dramatic vision of how we will run cars in the future.The plans, unveiled at an event in Paris this week, represent the next step in the firm’s Push to Pass plan, with PSA claiming the ideas will facilitate access to m
  
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• SEAT e-Mii EV 2017 review

  14-11-2017 18:11
  
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  Image 1 of 4 15 Nov, 2017 10:15amJohn McIlroy
  With no sale date, SEAT's electric e-Mii is being used to develop future car sharing servicesSEAT has been a step behind the likes of VW and Audi when it comes to electrification. But the Spanish manufacturer is gearing up to introduce a couple of pure-electric vehicles by the end of the decade – and now Auto Express has had a brief chance to try the first all-electric SEAT to make it onto public roads: the e-Mii.
  In truth, the e-M
  
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• This is the first Porsche 911 to get Singer and Williams' 500-horsepower engine

  14-11-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Porsche,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceIt's lightweight, too.Continue reading This is the first Porsche 911 to get Singer and Williams' 500-horsepower engine This is the first Porsche 911 to get Singer and Williams' 500-horsepower engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Video charts evolution of Jeep from military vehicle to SUV powerhouse

  14-11-2017 17:06
  
  Filed under:Videos,Jeep,Automotive History,SUV,Truck,Classics,Off-RoadThe design evolution of a beloved brand.Continue reading Video charts evolution of Jeep from military vehicle to SUV powerhouse Video charts evolution of Jeep from military vehicle to SUV powerhouse originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1990 Volvo 740 Station Wagon

  14-11-2017 16:37
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volvo,WagonA discarded example of the increasingly hard-to-find Volvo 740 wagon, spotted in a Denver self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1990 Volvo 740 Station Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1990 Volvo 740 Station Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:37:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan tests Versa Note e-Power hybrid for U.S.

  14-11-2017 16:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Is Nissan readying the Versa Note e-Power hybrid for the United States? New spy photos show the car undergoing road tests in Michigan.
  
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• Used Nissan Leaf review

  14-11-2017 15:44
  
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  Image 1 of 10 15 Nov, 2017 (All day)Paul Bailey
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Nissan Leaf covering the Leaf Mk1 (2011-2017)Investing massively in electric cars was a big gamble for Nissan, but buying a Leaf was also a huge leap of faith for customers. When it went on sale in 2011 the battery technology was unproven, there was little in the way of charging infrastructure and no one was sure if the car would be worthless after a few years.
  Now we are seven years on and
  
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• McLaren unfurls bespoke black-and-gold inscribed 720S for Dubai

  14-11-2017 15:40
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,McLaren,Middle East,Coupe,SupercarsComplete with a stenciled inspirational quote on the rear wing in Arabic, stylized to resemble Dubai's skyline.Continue reading McLaren unfurls bespoke black-and-gold inscribed 720S for Dubai McLaren unfurls bespoke black-and-gold inscribed 720S for Dubai originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren sets release date for next hypercar, confirms track focus

  14-11-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Future,SupercarsThis is the rumored P15.Continue reading McLaren sets release date for next hypercar, confirms track focus McLaren sets release date for next hypercar, confirms track focus originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota, Mazda narrow plant location down to N. Carolina, Alabama, report says

  14-11-2017 15:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alabama and North Carolina are the final states in the running to win a prized Toyota and Mazda joint car factory worth $1.6 billion, people familiar with the negotiations told Bloomberg.
  
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• Software startup helps maintain shared vehicles

  14-11-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Stratim, a fleet management software startup, is looking to meet the anticipated need for timely vehicle service and maintenance as transportation moves from private ownership to shared mobility.
  
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• 2018 Infiniti QX80 reveals fresh face in Dubai

  14-11-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Infiniti,SUV,LuxurySame on the inside.Continue reading 2018 Infiniti QX80 reveals fresh face in Dubai 2018 Infiniti QX80 reveals fresh face in Dubai originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SEAT Leon Cristobal previews new tech to keep an eye on young drivers

  14-11-2017 14:37
  
  John McIlroy2017-11-14 16:30
  The Smart City Expo in Barcelona was chosen by SEAT for the reveal of the Leon Cristobal which points to the future of car safetySEAT is showcasing safety technology that could be rolled out across the wider Volkswagen Group with a new concept called Leon Cristobal, which has made its debut at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona.
  The Spanish manufacturer’s creation takes an existing Leon hatchback and introduces almost 20 new features designed to help reduce the n
  
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• 3 surprising predictions about the auto industry in 2040

  14-11-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:GreenAnd 80 percent of cars sold will still have internal combustion engines.Continue reading 3 surprising predictions about the auto industry in 2040 3 surprising predictions about the auto industry in 2040 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes marks new G-Class by recalling top 9 moments in G-Wagen history

  14-11-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Detroit Auto Show,Mercedes-Benz,Automotive History,SUV,Luxury,Military,Off-Road,PerformanceMercedes preps for the next-generation G-Class by counting down the top nine moments in G history.Continue reading Mercedes marks new G-Class by recalling top 9 moments in G-Wagen history Mercedes marks new G-Class by recalling top 9 moments in G-Wagen history originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&nbs
  
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• Hydrogen could deliver one fifth of world carbon cuts by 2050, industry says

  14-11-2017 13:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,BMW,Honda,Hyundai,Mercedes-Benz,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,HydrogenThe report said one in 12 cars sold in California, Germany and Japan were expected to be powered by hydrogen by 2030.Continue reading Hydrogen could deliver one fifth of world carbon cuts by 2050, industry says Hydrogen could deliver one fifth of world carbon cuts by 2050, industry says originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Perma
  
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• Tesla enthusiast video shows Model 3 production line in motion

  14-11-2017 13:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricIt appears to show work continuing of the troubled Model 3. But how quickly is unknown.Continue reading Tesla enthusiast video shows Model 3 production line in motion Tesla enthusiast video shows Model 3 production line in motion originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Increasing Demand From Automotive Industries Expected to Boost Automotive Biosensors Market Growth: Radiant ... - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  14-11-2017 12:43 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Increasing Demand From Automotive Industries Expected to Boost Automotive Biosensors Market Growth: Radiant ...
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Global Automotive Biosensors Market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR in the upcoming years as the scope and its applications are increasing across the globe. An analytical device that converts a biological response into an electrical signal is ...
  
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• Tesla's new electric semi already has some rivals

  14-11-2017 12:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's semi truck being unveiled Thursday is a major part of CEO Elon Musk's master plan in which he vowed to expand the company's lineup to "cover the major forms of terrestrial transport."
  
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• Geely acquires US flying car company Terrafugia

  14-11-2017 11:43
  Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) has been given the green light to buy US flying car start-up company Terrafugia.
  
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• Fisker patents solid-state battery tech for planned introduction in 2023

  14-11-2017 11:39
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-14 11:19
  American EV manufacturer, Fisker, claims a 500-mile range and greater performance for its advanced new battery techElectric vehicle manufacturer Fisker has patented potentially industry-changing solid-state battery technology. The American manufacturer claims the technology has the ability to power a car for over 500 miles on a single charge and aims to introduce it to its model line up in 2023.
  The Californian marque has partnered with Dyson-owned solid-state battery s
  
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• Hydrogen could contribute 20% of CO2 reduction by 2050 - study

  14-11-2017 11:16
  Toyota says that a study by the Hydrogen Council - of which it is a member - suggests that if deployed at scale hydrogen could account for almost one-fifth of total final energy consumed by 2050. This, it is claimed, would reduce annual global CO2 emissions by roughly 6 gigatons compared to today's levels, and contribute 'roughly 20% of the abatement required to limit global warming to two degrees Celsius'.
  
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• World premieres at 2017 Dubai motor show

  14-11-2017 10:31
  The public world premieres of several vehicles from Land Rover and Infiniti took place at the 2017 Dubai International Motor show.
  
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• Modine to close Austria plant with 142 job losses

  14-11-2017 10:29
  Modine Manufacturing is to close its manufacturing facility in Gailtal, Austria, with the shuttering seeing around 142 staff made redundant.
  
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• Ford gears up hybrids for Middle East

  14-11-2017 10:27
  Ford has announced it will accelerate its electrified vehicle plan in the Middle East by launching four new hybrid vehicles over the next four years, building on its 'global promise to provide customers with affordable and capable electrified vehicles'. 
  
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• Delphi board approves Delphi Technologies spin-off

  14-11-2017 10:25
  Delphi says its board has approved the record date, distribution date and distribution ratio for the spin-off of its Powertrain Systems segment into a new publicly traded company, Delphi Technologies.
  
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• BMW Group hits 2m vehicle sales this year

  14-11-2017 10:24
  For the first time at the 10-month stage of the calendar year, the BMW Group has delivered more than two million vehicles to customers around the world.
  
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• Bespoke McLaren 720S unveiled at Dubai Motor Show

  14-11-2017 10:24
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-14 09:45
  Assembled by McLaren Special Operations, the one-off 720S has been tailor-made for a Dubai-based clientA one-off McLaren 720S has been unveiled at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show courtesy of the British marque’s bespoke offshoot McLaren Special Operations (MSO).
  Black and gold paint schemes are normally associated with Lotus Formula One cars of the 1970s, but MSO has given the black and gold treatment to this custom 720S that has be
  
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• NVIDIA records Q3 net income up 55% to US$838m

  14-11-2017 10:09
  NVIDIA has posted third-quarter net income up 55% year on year to EUR838m, along with record revenue of US$2.64bn, a rise of 32%.
  
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• One third of motorists keep driving despite failing eyesight

  14-11-2017 09:45
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-11-14 08:55
  One in three optometrists report testing patients who continue driving despite poor eyesight; survey echoes findingsA survey of over 2,000 adults found 30 per cent have "doubted whether their vision is adequate" to drive, yet continue to do so. A further 26 per cent reported they'd delayed getting their eyes checked despite suspecting their vision was deteriorating, while only 40 per cent said they would give up driving if they were told their vision wasn't good en
  
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• Italian Automotive Supplier Blutec Selects Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for Automotive Industrial Project - Business Wire (press release)

  14-11-2017 07:00 via businesswire.com
  Italian Automotive Supplier Blutec Selects Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for Automotive Industrial Project
  Business Wire (press release)
  VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ...and more »
  
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