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• The Grand Tour's new lap specialist is Brit Abbie Eaton

  15-12-2017 23:36
  
  Filed under:TV/MoviesToo understated an introduction?Continue reading The Grand Tour's new lap specialist is Brit Abbie Eaton The Grand Tour's new lap specialist is Brit Abbie Eaton originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas

  15-12-2017 22:38
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Jaguar,Sedan,Classics,LuxuryHere's a 1995 Vanden Plas in a Denver-area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas Junkyard Gem: 1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Probe underway into death of Ford worker at Ky. plant

  15-12-2017 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a probe to determine the cause of death of a worker at Ford Motor Co.'s Louisville, Ky., truck assembly plant.
  
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• Lidar a hot investment #8212; even for Bill Ford

  15-12-2017 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bill Ford's investment company just took a stake in lidar supplier Ouster as industry interest heats up for the technology.
  
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• Thor Trucks is the newest electric semi startup

  15-12-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Tesla,Toyota,Truck,ElectricThe scrappy startup is targeting the same regional-hauling market as Tesla.Continue reading Thor Trucks is the newest electric semi startup Thor Trucks is the newest electric semi startup originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Porsche 911 Carrera T 2018 review

  15-12-2017 20:37
  
  15 Dec, 2017 7:30pmAdam Towler
  With a little less weight and an enthusiast's spec sheet, Porsche's 911 Carrera T offers a hint of the GT magic for lessPorsche is aiming to put the sparkle back into its regular 911 range with this: the Carrera T. It's a model that offers no more power than standard, but instead achieves greater performance through weight reduction and an enhanced specification. That’s a classic recipe that Porsche has used many times over the years, so expectations are natu
  
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• Mexico plots open trade course to escape Trump's threats

  15-12-2017 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump's "America First" brand of economic nationalism is pushing Mexico to seek sanctuary in more open commercial ties elsewhere to soften the blow of a possible breakdown of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
  
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• Need for Speed Payback updates add cars, parts, new game mode

  15-12-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Toys/Games,TechnologyYou'll finally be able to get Volvos.Continue reading Need for Speed Payback updates add cars, parts, new game mode Need for Speed Payback updates add cars, parts, new game mode originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo pushes self-driving Drive Me program back by four years

  15-12-2017 19:31
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,Europe,Emerging Technologies,Technology,SUV,Autonomous,LuxuryThe company known for safety opts for a more gradual approach to build consumer confidence.Continue reading Volvo pushes self-driving Drive Me program back by four years Volvo pushes self-driving Drive Me program back by four years originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ambulance use drops in cities with Uber, study shows

  15-12-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Smartphone,TechnologyAmbulance rides can be expensive.Continue reading Ambulance use drops in cities with Uber, study shows Ambulance use drops in cities with Uber, study shows originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BorgWarner appoints new COO

  15-12-2017 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  BorgWarner promoted Frederic Lissalde to chief operating officer, filling a post that has been vacant since James Verrier was named CEO in 2013.
  
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• New Vauxhall Viva Rocks 2018 review

  15-12-2017 18:40
  
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  Image 1 of 15 15 Dec, 2017 5:45pmJames Brodie
  The Vauxhall Viva Rocks takes the fight to the Suzuki Ignis in the crossover-inspired city car sector, but what's it like on the road?The appeal of the crossover apparently knows no bounds. Latest in line is the Vauxhall Viva Rocks – a new SUV-inspired version of the firm’s smallest model, intended to inject a bit of youthful appeal into the slow-selling city car. 
  Lining up as a rival for the Suzuki Ignis and the forth
  
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• Top Secret's V12-swapped, 222 mph Toyota Supra up for auction

  15-12-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Tokyo Auto Salon,Toyota,Auctions,Japan,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceIt does over 200 mph.Continue reading Top Secret's V12-swapped, 222 mph Toyota Supra up for auction Top Secret's V12-swapped, 222 mph Toyota Supra up for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo First Drive Review | Long name, astonishing quickness

  15-12-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Porsche,First Drives,Wagon,Hybrid,PerformanceAnd then your entire world hits you in the back of the head as the PDK's clutches slam together with a bang and the Panamera's four enormous Michelin's claw at the asphalt.Continue reading 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo First Drive Review | Long name, astonishing quickness 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo First Drive Review | Long name, astonishing quickness originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri,
  
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• GM parts with former labor exec charged in training fund probe

  15-12-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alphons Iacobelli, a former labor relations executive facing several criminal charges for the alleged misuse of funds to retrain workers, is no longer employed by General Motors.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster review

  15-12-2017 17:51
  
  For It looks fabulous, roof up or down, exceptional performance, fantastic AMG V8 soundtrackOur Rating 
  5 Against Lack of luggage space, high running costs, restricted view2017
  The awesome Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster offers wind-in-the-hair thrill seekers a genuine rival to the Porsche 911 CabrioletThe Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster is a dramatic, fast and thoroughly engaging high-performance car, especially in its most powerful GT C Roadster guise. Here, its 4.0-litre bi-turbo engine offe
  
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• NAFTA on track for an unhappy New Year as talks languish

  15-12-2017 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S., Mexico and Canada are heading into 2018 with no clear plan for saving the North American Free Trade Agreement.
  
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• 2018 Jaguar XE S AWD Drivers' Notes | Don't stop me now ...

  15-12-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Quick Spins,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceSupercharger + AWD + snow = fun times by all.Continue reading 2018 Jaguar XE S AWD Drivers' Notes | Don't stop me now ... 2018 Jaguar XE S AWD Drivers' Notes | Don't stop me now ... originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Le Mans-inspired Toyota GR Super Sport Concept teased

  15-12-2017 17:03
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-15 16:00
  Derived from Toyota’s sportscar racing programme, the GR Super Sport concept will be unveiled under the Gazoo Racing performance brandToyota has announced a Le Mans-derived GR Super Sport Concept under its Gazoo Racing performance banner will be unveiled at next month’s Tokyo Auto Salon.
  The car has been previewed by a teaser image while a tweet from Toyota’s racing division confirmed that the concept would be a road car if it makes it to production. T
  
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• Borg Warner names new COO

  15-12-2017 16:52
  BorgWarner announced the appointment of Frederic Lissalde to executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective 1 January, 2018.
  
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• Toyota Gazoo Racing to reveal GR Super Sport Concept in Tokyo

  15-12-2017 16:07
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Auto Salon,Toyota,Coupe,Concept Cars,Performance,RacingIt was inspired by Gazoo Racing's WRC cars.Continue reading Toyota Gazoo Racing to reveal GR Super Sport Concept in Tokyo Toyota Gazoo Racing to reveal GR Super Sport Concept in Tokyo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Opel worker hours trimmed

  15-12-2017 15:59
  As part of a drive to reduce costs and make PSA's Opel-Vauxhall unit more competitive, workers at Opel will have their hours pegged at 35 hours per week. Opel/Vauxhall has agreed a number of measures with labour union IG Metall that it hopes will reduce cost.
  
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• China's automakers finally poised to sell cars in U.S., Europe

  15-12-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,China,Europe,United States,Crossover,Sedan,SUV"We have in the Western world an outrageous arrogance. We think we're ahead. It's going to change."Continue reading China's automakers finally poised to sell cars in U.S., Europe China's automakers finally poised to sell cars in U.S., Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Crack that code': Ford CEO Jim Hackett promises fuel-efficient SUVs

  15-12-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Ford,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Autonomous,Electric,Future,HybridHaving cake, eating it too: People want crossovers with the mileage of sedans.Continue reading 'Crack that code': Ford CEO Jim Hackett promises fuel-efficient SUVs 'Crack that code': Ford CEO Jim Hackett promises fuel-efficient SUVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA/OV purchasing integration to account for 30% synergies

  15-12-2017 14:24
  PSA has unveiled a new unit bring together Peugeot/Citroën/DS (PCD) and Opel/Vauxhall (OV) Purchasing and Supplier Quality Organisations.
  
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• EVs in US not such a Smart move - the week

  15-12-2017 14:17
  Going all-electric in the US does not appear to have worked too well for Smart, as we noted in this article. "Might the initial results of a strategy which has been Smart US dropping its petrol-powered Fortwo range hold a warning for others? In November, the brand was not only outsold by Lamborghini but Rolls-Royce was the only make which delivered fewer cars." As automakers dive headlong into 'e-mobility', does a cautionary tale lie therein?
  
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• Tesla responsible for slide in U.S. home solar sales

  15-12-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,TechnologySolarCity's third-quarter installations fall 42 percent.Continue reading Tesla responsible for slide in U.S. home solar sales Tesla responsible for slide in U.S. home solar sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Dec 2017 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Interior design and technology - Honda HR-V

  15-12-2017 12:34
  The second-generation Honda HR-V is designed to appeal to young singles and pre-family couples. Its rivals include the popular yet quirky Nissan Juke and Kia Soul. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we shine a light on this subcompact SUV to see what's new.
  
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• New Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI petrol 2018 review

  15-12-2017 12:13
  
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  Image 1 of 18 15 Dec, 2017 11:45amChris Knapman
  We test Volkswagen's new T-Roc crossover with the entry-level 1.0 TSI petrol engineYou’d better get used to the shape of the new Volkswagen T-Roc, because if its maker’s prediction turns out to be correct it’s going to be vying with the Golf, Polo and Tiguan as one of the biggest-selling VWs in the UK.
  That’s no surprise when you consider it drops into the same hugely popular class of crossovers as the likes of
  
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• VW group YTD volume up 3.9% so far

  15-12-2017 11:37
  Volkswagen Group sold 995,900 vehicles in November, up 11.1% year on year. YTD volume was up 3.9% to 9,743,400.
  
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• Paccar appoints new president and chief financial officer

  15-12-2017 11:32
  Paccar has appointed Harrie Schippers as president and chief financial officer, effective 1 January next year.
  
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• Hanon Systems to build automotive compressor plant in China

  15-12-2017 11:26
  Global automotive supplier Hanon Systems announced that it had signed an investment agreement with the Dalian municipal government in China to expand its automotive compressor operations to support local business growth.
  
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• Renault opens new Alpine A110 production line in Dieppe

  15-12-2017 11:24
  Renault chairman and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, as well as France's Minister for Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, have inaugurated the new Alpine A110 production line at the automaker's facility in Dieppe, Normandy, the brand's original home.
  
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• BASF/Toda strengthening US and Japan production

  15-12-2017 11:20
  BASF and Toda Kogyo are strengthening  production capabilities in the US and Japan to work on e-mobility.
  
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• Aston Martin production returns to Newport Pagnell site

  15-12-2017 11:18
  Another landmark in Aston Martin's Second Century Plan was achieved with production officially returning to the company's historic Newport Pagnell site.
  
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• AGC develops new CFRTP technology

  15-12-2017 11:17
  AGC Asahi Glass has unveiled a new technology enhancing the performance of carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP).
  
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• Renault Kadjar TCe 165 2018 review

  15-12-2017 11:14
  
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  Image 1 of 15 15 Dec, 2017 10:30amRichard Ingram
  Renault's new 163bhp 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine has been fitted to the brand's Kadjar crossover, but is it a perfect match?Two years ago, the Renault Kadjar was our favourite mid-size SUV. Since then, however, it’s been surpassed by a host of rivals including the SEAT Ateca and Peugeot 3008. That’s not to say the French crossover isn’t still a fine family car – it’s just that the segment has stepped u
  
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• Time to end the era of homogeneous design?

  15-12-2017 10:54
  Has the world gone mad? We've all been there - looking at the supernumerated types on the late train back home. We'll take a surreptitious glance at them working away on their laptop or iPad. We see them open a few spreadsheets. They'll spend a cursory few seconds ostentatiously scrolling through a few figures. Another corporate lamp post marked.
  
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• Land Rover Discovery Country Pursuits is most sporting Disco ever

  15-12-2017 10:28
  
  James Batchelor2017-12-15 09:30
  One-off Country Pursuits Discovery concept aims to appeal to sporting enthusiasts and estate managers, with production likelyLand Rover has built a one-off Discovery designed to be more countrified than ever before.
  Built by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division, the Country Pursuits Concept is primarily aimed at estate managers and for conservation duties, but also those who enjoy sporting activities in the countryside. 
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• Renault forms JV with Brilliance for China LCV production

  15-12-2017 10:13
  Renault and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings have inked a joint venture to manufacture and sell light commercial vehicles (LCV) using Jinbei, Renault and Huasong brands aiming for 150,000 sales annually by 2022 and an acceleration of electrifying powertrains.
  
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• Motor show in Jeddah to showcase automotive innovation - Al-Arabiya

  15-12-2017 08:35 via english.alarabiya.net
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  Motor show in Jeddah to showcase automotive innovation
  Al-Arabiya
  The 2017 Saudi International Motor Show (SIMS), is scheduled to be held between Dec. 17-21. (Photo courtesy: Saudi Gazette). Saudi Gazette, Jeddah Friday, 15 December 2017. Text size A A A. Saudi Arabia's 39th International Event for Motor Vehicles ...
  
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• Tesla's push beyond cars now on display

  15-12-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  If there's any doubt Tesla isn't just a car company anymore, its brand-new Manhattan showroom should put it to bed.
  
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• Mahindra CIE Automotive appoints Manoj Menon new CEO of Foundry & Magnetic Products - ETAuto.com

  15-12-2017 04:35 via auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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  Mahindra CIE Automotive appoints Manoj Menon new CEO of Foundry & Magnetic Products
  ETAuto.com
  Picture Coutsey: Linkedin New Delhi: Mahindra CIE Automotive announced the appointment of Manoj Menon as Chief Executive Officer - Foundry and Magnetic Products Divisions of the Company with effect from 14 December, 2017. Manoj Menon, 50, is B.Tech in ...
  
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• Subaru limited-edition WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS pricing revealed

  15-12-2017 03:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Subaru,Coupe,Sedan,PerformanceThey do not come cheap.Continue reading Subaru limited-edition WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS pricing revealed Subaru limited-edition WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS pricing revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru limited-edition WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tA pricing revealed

  15-12-2017 03:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Subaru,Coupe,Sedan,PerformanceThey do not come cheap.Continue reading Subaru limited-edition WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tA pricing revealed Subaru limited-edition WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tA pricing revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Seat Market in China - High Demand for SUVs to Boost Growth | Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  15-12-2017 03:09 via businesswire.com
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  Automotive Seat Market in China - High Demand for SUVs to Boost Growth | Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio market research analysts forecast the automotive seat market in China to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The market study covers the present scenario and ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Seat Market in China - High Demand for SUVs to Boost ... - Business Wire (press release)

  15-12-2017 03:09 via businesswire.com
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  Automotive Seat Market in China - High Demand for SUVs to Boost ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has announced the release of their 'Automotive Seat Market in China' report.and more »
  
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• Greatek Passes TUV Rheinland ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Certification - Markets Insider

  15-12-2017 02:03 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Greatek Passes TUV Rheinland ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Certification
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  TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ISO 26262 certification is now a prerequisite in many automakers' tenders. Automotive electronic components have also become increasingly complex, so functional safety systems have become increasingly ...and more »
  
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• Proposed Highway Code changes face criticism from motorists

  15-12-2017 01:01
  
  Proposed changes to the Highway Code have been criticised by the public amid fears that they will increase conflict between different types of road users and could impact the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
  A survey of 3,600 drivers and motorcyclists conducted by IAM Roadsmart (formerly the Institute of Advanced Motorists) revealed that 71 per cent of respondents believe the proposal to give pedestrians priority over cars turning into and out of junctions will increase conflict. A further 57
  
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• Lead Change Or Decline: The Future Of The Automotive Industry-- And Every Industry - Forbes

  15-12-2017 00:28 via forbes.com
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  Lead Change Or Decline: The Future Of The Automotive Industry-- And Every Industry
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  Robert C. Wolcott , Contributor I explore business, leadership and humanity in our technological age. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. When the Hindenburg disaster occurred in 1937 in the skies over Lakehurst, New Jersey, the ...
  
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