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• Kansas man arrested attempting to have sex with a car

  03-05-2018 23:40
  
  Filed under:Humor,Weird Car NewsSex in a car is surprisingly significant cause of distracted driving, but most people know where to draw the line between man and machine. According to The Kansan, a 24-year-old man was arrested in Newton, Kansas, for attempting to have sex with a car.Continue reading Kansas man arrested attempting to have sex with a car Kansas man arrested attempting to have sex with a car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 May 2018 17:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for u
  
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• Former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn indicted in Michigan

  03-05-2018 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn was charged in federal court in Detroit with conspiring to mislead regulators about the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating.
  
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• Anheuser-Busch orders up to 800 hydrogen-fueled big rigs

  03-05-2018 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Anheuser-Busch said it reserved up to 800 hydrogen-fueled semi-trucks from Nikola Motor Company as part of plans to convert its dedicated long-haul fleet to renewable powered trucks by 2025.
  
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• Ex-Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn charged in U.S. over diesel scandal

  03-05-2018 22:24
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,Technology,DieselFederal prosecutors in Detroit on Thursday unsealed charges against former Volkswagen Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn, accusing him of conspiring to mislead regulators about the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating.Continue reading Ex-Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn charged in U.S. over diesel scandal Ex-Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn charged in U.S. over diesel scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 0
  
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• As Musk berates analysts, VW unleashes massive counterpunch

  03-05-2018 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  A few hours after Elon Musk berated analysts for what he perceived as unimaginative questions, VW said it was writing a check for batteries that almost match Tesla's entire market value.
  
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• VW says CEO testimony sought by Congress isn't necessary

  03-05-2018 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen said a hearing for which is seeking testimony from CEO Herbert Diess is "not necessary." VW has been corresponding with the committee since the request.
  
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• 2018 Ford Mustang GT Long-Term Review | Introduction

  03-05-2018 22:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ford,Long-Term Garage,Coupe,PerformanceWhen Ford offered Autoblog the chance to spec out our own 2018 Ford Mustang, we jumped at the opportunity. Who wouldn't want some extended seat time in the latest version of the original pony car? After waiting out the long, cold winter (and a pre-delivery mishap that required the repainting of a bumper), our new Mustang is finally here.Continue reading 2018 Ford Mustang GT Long-Term Review | Introduction 2018 Ford Mustang GT Long-T
  
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• Adient reports $168 million net loss for Q2

  03-05-2018 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Adient reported a net loss of $168 million for its latest quarter, compared with a net profit of $190 million last year, dragged down by a restructuring charge for the company's seating business.
  
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• SureFly's hybrid electric helicopter takes its first flight

  03-05-2018 21:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Technology,Hybrid,SpecialtyEven though it's a few months late from the CES 2018 target date, SureFly, part of Workhorse Group, has finally run a flying test of its hybrid-electric helicopter. The company also recorded the test flights in the video above. The company touts that the flight is completely untethered and was an FIA sanctioned flight. It all seems like it's getting much closer to production.Continue reading SureFly's hybrid electric helic
  
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• 8 reasons Renault matters more than you think

  03-05-2018 21:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Technology,Hybrid,SpecialtyRenault is definitely a French company, but it has impacted America in ways that might surprise you. Here are 8 surprisingly interesting factoids.Continue reading 8 reasons Renault matters more than you think 8 reasons Renault matters more than you think originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 May 2018 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy C8 mid-engine Corvette hits public streets

  03-05-2018 20:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsAfter years of watching the mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 behind proving ground fencing, we finally get a look at the super 'Vette on public roads. These spy shots show the car out testing along with a Porsche 911 Carrera S and two C7 Corvettes. The one behind the 911 appears to be a Z06, and a ZR1 can be spotted in the background of another photo.Continue reading Chevy C8 mid-engine Corvette hits public streets Chevy C8 mid-engine Corve
  
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• Future GM parts could look pretty freaky

  03-05-2018 20:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,GM,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Future,LightweightCar companies are looking for every possible way to eke out a few more miles per gallon these days, some of which involve high-tech combustion, and some others involve ultra-mild hybrid systems. But one generally accepted move is to remove weight, which helps both in efficiency and performance. General Motors has revealed a new technology that may become commonplace for shaving off a few pounds here and
  
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• 2019 Mazda CX-3 small crossover will start at $21,365

  03-05-2018 19:45
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Car Buying,CrossoverThe figures are in for the 2019 Mazda CX-3 subcompact crossover, which will start at $21,365 when it arrives in showrooms later this month. That's $280 above the outgoing model including a $975 destination and handling fee..Continue reading 2019 Mazda CX-3 small crossover will start at $21,365 2019 Mazda CX-3 small crossover will start at $21,365 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 May 2018 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink
  
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• Brabham BT62 throws down gauntlet to McLaren Senna

  03-05-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Coupe,Performance,Racing,SupercarsContinue readingBrabham BT62 throws down gauntlet to McLaren SennaBrabham BT62 throws down gauntlet to McLaren Senna originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 May 2018 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Diesel car sales plummet in EU in Q1

  03-05-2018 19:21
  Data released by ACEA shows that Q1 sales of diesel engine passenger cars (1,574,333 units) in the European Union declined by 17% on last year's pace. Diesel sales are continuing to fall across the region amid uncertainty concerning future regulatory regimes in the wake of adverse publicity for diesel related to toxic emission levels and VW's dieselgate affair.
  
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• GM's new tech with Autodesk includes 3D printing

  03-05-2018 19:08
  General Motors is using new, advanced software design technology to introduce the next generation of vehicle light weighting. It said the technology was key to developing efficient and lighter alternative propulsion and zero emission vehicles.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler and Mitsu PHEV driven, and Ford is up to something | Autoblog Podcast #539

  03-05-2018 19:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,Rumormill,Ford,Jeep,Mitsubishi,Porsche,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Hybrid,Luxury,Off-RoadOn this week's Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Green Editor John Beltz Snyder and Associate Editor Joel Stocksdale. We talk about driving the 2018 Jeep Wrangler and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV we had at our office. We speculate about the Ford Maverick and Michigan Central Station, talk Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid news, and help spend a
  
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• New Jeep Compass SUV 2018 review

  03-05-2018 18:49
  
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  The Jeep Compass is a worthy entry in the SUV market, but it isn’t as refined or dynamic as the class leadersJeep remains a left-field choice in Europe, where its rugged image hasn't quite hooked up with buyers in the market for SUVs that will be used predominantly on roads instead of in the wild. But the company is chipping away at new offerings all the time, and now British customers looking for a family-sized SUV have the option
  
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• Continuation Aston Martin DB4 GTs unleashed at Silverstone track day

  03-05-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,Coupe,Classics,Luxury,PerformanceThe first customers for the Aston Martin DB4 GT continuation cars have now gotten to experience track time in them. Aston arranged a customer track day at Silverstone, with five continuation GTs stretching their legs on the legendary track.Continue reading Continuation Aston Martin DB4 GTs unleashed at Silverstone track day Continuation Aston Martin DB4 GTs unleashed at Silverstone track day originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 May
  
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• Range Rover Velar updated with new 271bhp 3.0-litre diesel option

  03-05-2018 18:44
  
  Michael Docherty2018-05-03 17:50
  New D275 arrives to bolster Velar’s six-cylinder options, alongside revised safety techLand Rover has announced a raft of updates for the Velar for 2018, with a fresh six-cylinder diesel engine choice the headline act alongside enhanced driver assistance and safety features.
  Customers are now offered a 3.0-litre V6 diesel unit producing 271bhp and 625Nm of torque, with Velars powered by the new engine receiving the D275 badge. No performance figures have be
  
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• EPC announces eGaN hits the road for automotive design - Electronics Weekly

  03-05-2018 18:38 via electronicsweekly.com
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  EPC announces eGaN hits the road for automotive design
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  Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has completed automotive AEC Q101 qualification for two GaN devices. Recommended Articles. Arm-Cortex-M35P-block-diagram. Arm adds security to Cortex-M for smart meters · XMOS signs regional distribution deal for China ...
  
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• Lear to close Canada seating plant after Unifor rejects contract offer

  03-05-2018 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lear says it will close a seating plant in Ontario after union members there rejected the latest tentative contract offer by 94 percent on May 1.
  
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• Toyota Research Institute to open autonomous testing facility in Michigan

  03-05-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Toyota Research Institute plans to open a closed-course testing facility to develop autonomous vehicles in October at the Michigan Technical Resource Park in Ottawa Lake, Mich.
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JL Sahara Drivers' Notes Review | Fun, multiplied

  03-05-2018 17:50
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Jeep,Quick Spins,SUV,Off-RoadContinue reading 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JL Sahara Drivers' Notes Review | Fun, multiplied 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JL Sahara Drivers' Notes Review | Fun, multiplied originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 May 2018 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo Cars global sales rise in April

  03-05-2018 17:24
  Geely's Volvo Cars' boosted sales in April 12.2% year on year with growth in all main markets helped by new model launches.
  
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• Microsoft revealed as Brabham Automotive's technology partner - Motoring Research

  03-05-2018 17:23 via motoringresearch.com
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  Microsoft revealed as Brabham Automotive's technology partner
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  Microsoft will play a key role in the development of the £1m BT62 supercar, with the American giant announced as Brabham Automotive's technology partner. Brabham BT62 supercar revealed in London. The use of Microsoft's enterprise systems will allow the ...
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• Toyota to open automated driving test site in Michigan

  03-05-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousAutonomous testing is taking off around the country, and Michigan is not missing out on the action. Notably, the University of Michigan has its MCity testing grounds, while another self-driving test facility, the American Center for Mobility, has broken ground at the historic former Willow Run manufacturing site. Now Toyota will have its own autonomous testing facility in southeastern Michigan, near Toledo, Ohio. Today, the Toyo
  
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• BMW M5 Competition Package details leaked ahead of reveal

  03-05-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThere are new details about BMW's forthcoming Competition Package for the 600-horsepower M5 sedan, which the automaker plans to unveil next week. A member of the Bimmerpost online forum from Australia claims to have one on order and claims to have received the information from BMW Australia, Munich and the local dealer.Continue reading BMW M5 Competition Package details leaked ahead of reveal BMW M5 Competition Package details leaked ahead of reveal origin
  
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• Tesla announces record £523m loss

  03-05-2018 16:14
  
  Michael Docherty2018-05-03 15:10
  EV company reveals record losses, but claims the business will be profitable later this yearTesla has reported a record $710m (£523m) net loss in the three months to March, with the company blaming on-going Model 3 production issues.
  However, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has insisted the company can turn its woes around and post profits later this year – possibly as soon Q3 2018.
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• Tesla stock takes hit after Elon Musk snubs analysts’ ‘boring questions’

  03-05-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryTesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk's refusal to take questions from analysts about the electric car maker's financial condition drew sharp criticism from Wall Street analysts and investors on Thursday, pushing its stock down further.Continue reading Tesla stock takes hit after Elon Musk snubs analysts’ ‘boring questions’ Tesla stock takes hit after Elon Musk snubs analysts’ ‘boring questions&rsquo
  
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• Jaguar F-Pace SVR with 550 horsepower headlines 2019 F-Pace refresh

  03-05-2018 15:25
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,SUV,LuxuryJaguar has introduced the lightly refreshed F-Pace for 2019. The regular models are updated with better infotainment and interior touches, but the big deal is the SVR version with its 5.0-liter V8 engine.Continue reading Jaguar F-Pace SVR with 550 horsepower headlines 2019 F-Pace refresh Jaguar F-Pace SVR with 550 horsepower headlines 2019 F-Pace refresh originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 May 2018 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&
  
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• VW may get rid of non-core units

  03-05-2018 15:08
  Volkswagen is considering spinning off non-core assets such as motorcycle maker Ducati and transmissions maker Renk, its new chief executive has said, as the group seeks to boost its efficiency and become more nimble.
  
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• All-new 1968 Yenko Chevy Camaros to go on sale to celebrate 50 years

  03-05-2018 14:55
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,Chevrolet,Coupe,Classics,Performance,SpecialtyA couple weeks back, we found out that Oklahoma-based Classic Recreations was planning to offer new and updated versions of the 1969-70 Ford Mustang Boss 302, 1969-70 Mustang Boss 429 and 1969-70 Mustang Mach 1. It's great news for those who want to drive a classic without risking a true collector. According to GM Authority, new versions of the 1968 Yenko Camaro will soon go on sale thanks to the Brand New Muscle
  
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• New hardcore 617bhp BMW M5 variant leaked online

  03-05-2018 14:14
  
  James Brodie2018-05-03 13:13
  BMW to one-up the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S with new performance package for the latest M5 super saloonBMW looks poised to pack more power into the latest M5, according to information and images leaked on the Bimmerpost forum.
  In a post on the site’s message boards, a leaker claims that BMW is on the verge of releasing a Competition Package for its Mercedes-AMG 63 S rival, publishing specifications for the hardcore supersaloon and even producing an image of
  
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• Ferrari Q1 earnings rise 13% on V-12 engine sales

  03-05-2018 14:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ferrari reported a 13 percent rise in first-quarter adjusted core earnings, helped by higher sales of its 12-cylinder models.
  
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• Adient posts Q2 net income of US$168m

  03-05-2018 14:00
  Adient has reported unchanged second-quarter net income of US$168m with revenue of US$4.6bn.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover names new manufacturing chief for EV transformation

  03-05-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Jaguar,Land Rover,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryBritain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is replacing its director for manufacturing as it prepares its plants for an electrified future, the firm said on Thursday.Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover names new manufacturing chief for EV transformation Jaguar Land Rover names new manufacturing chief for EV transformation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 May 2018 08
  
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• Musk's most dumbfounding moments on Tesla's earnings call

  03-05-2018 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  During a highly unusual earnings call, Elon Musk cut off analysts and got defensive about probing questions pertaining to Tesla's finances. Tesla burned through another $1 billion.
  
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• NHTSA disputes Tesla safety claim, says it ‘did not assess’ Autopilot

  03-05-2018 13:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryA U.S. traffic safety regulator on Wednesday contradicted Tesla's claim that the agency had found that its Autopilot technology significantly reduced crashes, saying that regulators "did not assess" the system's effectiveness in a 2017 report.Continue reading NHTSA disputes Tesla safety claim, says it ‘did not assess’ Autopilot NHTSA disputes Tesla safety claim, says it ‘di
  
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• South Korean sales rise fractionally in April

  03-05-2018 13:42
  Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers combined increased by 1.2% to 134,197 units in April from 132,675 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• GM bets on 3D printers for cheaper and lighter parts

  03-05-2018 13:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM said it was working with design software company Autodesk to manufacture lightweight 3D-printed parts that could help the automaker meet its goals to add alternative-fuel vehicles to its lineup.
  
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• Magna Rus looks to country to escape 'hostages of Soviet past'

  03-05-2018 13:22
  Magna Automotive Rus purchasing says localising in Russia has an element of being 'hostage to its Soviet past as the country looks to reduce its dependence on overseas imports.
  
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• North East Automotive Expo coming to Sunderland's Beacon of Light - Sunderland Echo

  03-05-2018 12:43 via sunderlandecho.com
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  North East Automotive Expo coming to Sunderland's Beacon of Light
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  The fourth North East Automotive Expo will be held at the new Beacon of Light on Thursday, September 27. One of the stands at last year's North East Automotive Alliance Auto Expo. Registration for the event, organised by the North East Automotive ...
  
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• BRIEF-China Automotive Systems Establishes Joint Venture With KYB Investment Co For EPS Systems - Reuters

  03-05-2018 12:38 via uk.reuters.com
  BRIEF-China Automotive Systems Establishes Joint Venture With KYB Investment Co For EPS Systems
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  May 3 (Reuters) - China Automotive Systems Inc: * CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS ESTABLISHES JOINT VENTURE WITH KYB (CHINA) INVESTMENT CO., LTD. FOR EPS SYSTEMS. * CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS - NEW JV, HUBEI HENGLONG KYB AUTOMOBILE ELECTRIC STEERING SYSTEM, IS ...
  
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• Tesla reports record net loss

  03-05-2018 12:27
  Tesla boosted first quarter 2018 automotive revenue to US$2,735,317,000 from $2,702,195 in Q1 2017.
  
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• JLR appoints new director of manufacturing

  03-05-2018 12:25
  Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that Grant McPherson is to join the Board of Management as Executive Director, Manufacturing. He succeeds Wolfgang Stadler in the role - Stadler is retiring.
  
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• Aptiv launches fleet of AVs on Lyft network

  03-05-2018 12:25
  Aptiv has announced the launch of a fleet of 30 autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas on the Lyft ride-hail network.
  
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• Mercedes GLC facelift spied for the first time

  03-05-2018 12:13
  
  Alex Ingram2018-05-03 17:30
  Revised interior tech and new plug-in hybrid variants for Merc's forthcoming mid-size GLC SUV faceliftThe Mercedes GLC facelift has been spotted testing before it hits showrooms in around 12 months’ time. Many of the changes should mirror those introduced to the recently updated C-Class, so expect improved interior tech and, for the first time in the UK, a plug-in hybrid version.
  The light disguise of this test mule shows that styling upgrades are subtle. There&
  
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• VW will get clear moral compass, new CEO promises shareholders

  03-05-2018 11:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW will expand its internal whistleblower system to give the automaker a clear moral compass, its new CEO, Herbert Diess, said. VW also is pondering spinoffs of noncore assets.
  
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• VW weighs spinoffs of noncore assets

  03-05-2018 11:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW is pondering spinoffs of noncore assets such as motorcycle maker Ducati and transmissions maker Renk, as the automaker seeks to boost its efficiency and become more nimble.
  
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