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• 2018 Ford F-150 SC from Roush gets 50 more horsepower for 650 total

  19-09-2018 23:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceAll thanks to a new superchargerContinue reading 2018 Ford F-150 SC from Roush gets 50 more horsepower for 650 total 2018 Ford F-150 SC from Roush gets 50 more horsepower for 650 total originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Our favorite car-related apps

  19-09-2018 23:26
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThese apps can help enhance your driving experience.Continue reading Our favorite car-related apps Our favorite car-related apps originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault’s EZ-PRO is a workspace, coffee truck and rolling post office

  19-09-2018 23:09
  
  Filed under:Green,Renault,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,FutureOr maybe it's more like a train, with a Leader Pod and Robo Pods.Continue reading Renault’s EZ-PRO is a workspace, coffee truck and rolling post office Renault’s EZ-PRO is a workspace, coffee truck and rolling post office originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Genesis G70 gets exact same base price as BMW 3 Series

  19-09-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Sedan,Luxury,Performance,GenesisThe enthusiast-focused manual starts under $40,000, too.Continue reading 2019 Genesis G70 gets exact same base price as BMW 3 Series 2019 Genesis G70 gets exact same base price as BMW 3 Series originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CarMax, other stores reopen as Florence lingers

  19-09-2018 22:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Major retailers such as CarMax and Sonic saw little damage from Florence. Local dealers in hard-hit areas were less fortunate.
  
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• Why Cadillac is expanding the V-series performance subbrand

  19-09-2018 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cadillac is expanding its V-series performance subbrand starting with the arrival of the CT6-V in the spring. The V-series expansion comes as Cadillac prepares to introduce a new or redesigned vehicle every six months through 2021
  
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• Why the Lincoln MKT will survive in the fleet world

  19-09-2018 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  The MKT, known almost exclusively for commercial fleet sales, will remain in Lincoln's lineup after its replacement, the Aviator, debuts next year.
  
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• Cadillac to expand V-Series but discontinue CTS-V and ATS-V

  19-09-2018 20:41
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceFirst up is the 550-horsepower CT6-V in 2019Continue reading Cadillac to expand V-Series but discontinue CTS-V and ATS-V Cadillac to expand V-Series but discontinue CTS-V and ATS-V originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• You can finally use Google Maps on Apple CarPlay with the latest iPhone update

  19-09-2018 20:03
  
  Filed under:Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyGood news for Apple Maps hatersContinue reading You can finally use Google Maps on Apple CarPlay with the latest iPhone update You can finally use Google Maps on Apple CarPlay with the latest iPhone update originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Knorr-Bremse and Continental combine on CV autonomous

  19-09-2018 19:07
  Knorr-Bremse and Continental will combine resources to develop a complete system for highly automated driving (HAD) in commercial vehicles.
  
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• AutoNation's CEO says the industry is 'freaking out' about Trump's tariffs

  19-09-2018 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The auto industry fears that President Donald Trump's threats to place tariffs on vehicles coming into the U.S. could drive the economy into a recession, the head of the largest auto retailer in America said.
  
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• Why a U.S.-Canada deal on NAFTA is unlikely this week

  19-09-2018 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  NAFTA talks are picking up again but a deal is unlikely to be reached this week -- increasing the odds the latest deadline will be missed amid Donald Trump's threat to freeze Canada out.
  
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• New Peugeot 508 GT 1.6 turbo UK review

  19-09-2018 18:28
  
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  We drive the new Peugeot 508 petrol in the UK to find out if the class leaders have anything to worry about...The mid-size family car segment has diminished almost to the point of extinction. With so many buyers skipping the traditional three-box options for a chunky crossover, cars like the Peugeot 508 have morphed into something a bit more interesting.
  And one look at the latest 508 makes you wonder why anyone would give a compact SUV
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1996 Toyota Camry LE Wagon

  19-09-2018 18:27
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toyota,Automotive History,Wagon,Classics1996 was the final year for Camry wagons in North America.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1996 Toyota Camry LE Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1996 Toyota Camry LE Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why supplier ZF is investing $14 billion into autonomous vehicles

  19-09-2018 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen said it is developing its own self-driving vehicle technology in the latest sign of how technology shifts are upending traditional roles in the auto industry.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 previews an even hotter A 45

  19-09-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Hatchback,Luxury,PerformanceBut the A 35 has a lot to offer on its own.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 previews an even hotter A 45 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 previews an even hotter A 45 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers are hiring more people, despite automation robots

  19-09-2018 17:05
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,TechnologyAn analysis finds 11 of 13 publicly traded automakers grew staff since 2013.Continue reading Automakers are hiring more people, despite automation robots Automakers are hiring more people, despite automation robots originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CIE to acquire Inteva Roof Systems for US$755m

  19-09-2018 17:00
  CIE Automotive says it will purchase Inteva Roof Systems for US$755m on closing.
  
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• New 2019 Mercedes-AMG Project ONE production model teased

  19-09-2018 16:48
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-19 23:01
  The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE will be the closest thing to a Formula 1 car for the road, and it's undergoing testing ahead of a 2019 releaseFollowing on from the reveal of the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017, the full production model has been teased while undergoing testing before its official 2019 release. 
  The closest thing we’ll possibly ever see to a Formula 1 car for the road is undergoing testing at Millbrook Pro
  
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• Get ready to pay more for a new car after latest tariffs on China

  19-09-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Car BuyingAnalysts predict 'bad news for consumers' and a 'downward cycle' for the industry.Continue reading Get ready to pay more for a new car after latest tariffs on China Get ready to pay more for a new car after latest tariffs on China originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen reveals I.D. Buzz Cargo van

  19-09-2018 16:21
  
  Dean Gibson2018-09-19 16:00
  Electric concept leads German firm's wave of vehicles presented at Hannover Commercial Vehicle ShowVolkswagen has revealed another all-electric I.D. concept at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, with the debut of the I.D. Buzz Cargo. The new concept is a panel van version of the I.D. Buzz people carrier, but the back seats have been replaced by a racking system that has been tailor made for the Cargo model. The automated racks slide electrically and their co
  
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• Peugeot e-LEGEND concept brings 504 Coupe into the modern world

  19-09-2018 16:09
  
  James Brodie2018-09-20 03:00
  The Peugeot e-LEGEND concept, which blends retro with the future, is set to star at the 2018 Paris Motor ShowPeugeot has a new concept car for the Paris Motor Show, which is an all-electric, autonomous, modern evocation of the iconic 504 Coupe.
  Called e-LEGEND, the retro-futuristic design takes its profile from the 504 Coupe and blends it with some of the firm’s more contemporary design elements to create a traditional three box coupe, with what Peugeot says ar
  
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• Daimler buys into EV school bus maker

  19-09-2018 16:03
  Daimler Trucks & Buses said it was investing in US company Proterra.
  
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• 2019 BMW 3 Series G20 shown under wraps

  19-09-2018 15:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,BMW,Sedan,Wagon,LuxuryNo camo, but a sheetContinue reading 2019 BMW 3 Series G20 shown under wraps 2019 BMW 3 Series G20 shown under wraps originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mazda CX-3 2018 facelift review

  19-09-2018 15:38
  
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  The Mazda CX-3 is the latest model from the brand to be updated for 2018. We take it for a spin to see what's changed... Mazda hasn’t been slacking this year. Though the brand’s most important model will arrive at the LA Motor Show in December with the reveal of an all-new Mazda 3, four members of Mazda’s line-up have been updated over the previous nine months. 
  Truth be told, the updates bestowed on those cars ha
  
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• Wabco and Baidu to collaborate on Level 4 autonomous

  19-09-2018 15:27
  Wabco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Baidu to collaborate on developing software for Level 4 autonomous driving in hub-to-hub highway applications for commercial vehicles.
  
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• British automaker group meets with EU, says Brexit could cost billions

  19-09-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,BMW,Sedan,Wagon,Luxury'Our industry is deeply integrated across both sides of the Channel.'Continue reading British automaker group meets with EU, says Brexit could cost billions British automaker group meets with EU, says Brexit could cost billions originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche, Hyundai invest in WayRay augmented reality for road and track

  19-09-2018 14:55
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Porsche,Emerging Technologies,FuturePerformance-focused AR could turn every track into a video game set to 'Easy.'Continue reading Porsche, Hyundai invest in WayRay augmented reality for road and track Porsche, Hyundai invest in WayRay augmented reality for road and track originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why automotive employment continues to grow globally

  19-09-2018 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Of the 13 publicly traded automakers with at least 100,000 workers at the end of their most-recent fiscal year, 11 had more staff compared with 2013, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
  
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• Chrysler reportedly to drop 300 sedan, build Portal millennial minivan

  19-09-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Crossover,Minivan/Van,Autonomous,Electric,FutureReport says Chrysler would only sell family haulers come 2020.Continue reading Chrysler reportedly to drop 300 sedan, build Portal millennial minivan Chrysler reportedly to drop 300 sedan, build Portal millennial minivan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US made Volvo cars now coming off line

  19-09-2018 14:19
  Geely's Volvo Cars has started actual production of the S60 mid-size luxury sedan at its first US factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
  
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• Lease deal bringing SAIC EV van to Europe

  19-09-2018 14:16
  LeasePlan and SAIC Mobility Europe have signed a memorandum of understanding to bring what they claims is the first large full electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) to continental Europe.
  
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• AutoNation launches search for new CEO as Mike Jackson transitions to executive chairman role

  19-09-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoNation is launching a search for a new CEO as longtime leader Mike Jackson prepares to move into a new role as executive chairman of the country's largest new-vehicle dealership group. Jackson turns 70 in February.
  
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• Toyota Aygo vs Kia Picanto

  19-09-2018 13:19
  
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  The updated Toyota Aygo takes on the Kia Picanto in a five-door city car shootoutFighting through traffic jams, width restrictors and complex junctions and avoiding selfish driver are all part of commuting in a big city. The recently updated Toyota Aygo and Kia Picanto are built specifically for the task of dealing with daily city drives.
  • Best city cars to buy in 2018
  City cars are truly built for the task, but they’re also great in many other ways. They’re ch
  
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• Suzuki Jimny scores low in latest Euro NCAP tests

  19-09-2018 13:13
  Euro NCAP releases the safety ratings of four new cars today. Both the Audi A6 and the VW Touareg achieve a maximum five- star rating, the Ford Tourneo Connect achieves a solid four- star rating and the new Suzuki Jimny scores three stars.
  
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• SMMT wants 'no-deal Brexit' ruled out

  19-09-2018 13:13
  As negotiations between the UK and EU reach a final stage for the UK's 2019 departure terms, the SMMT has said that it would like a 'no deal' Brexit to be ruled out. A 'no deal' Brexit would likely mean a resort to WTO rules and the imposition of new tariffs (10% for cars) on UK exports to the EU customs union area (new EU import tariffs likely to be reciprocated by the UK). In addition, new border checks on goods shipments could disrupt 'just-in-time' pan-European supply chains.
  
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• PSA trials Sochaux autonomous technology

  19-09-2018 13:10
  PSA's Sochaux plant is trialling automated technology on a portion of its logistics platform, with the TractEasy autonomous industrial tow tractor able to navigate the plant environment without human intervention.
  
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• Tesla criminal probe into Elon Musk tweet may open Pandora's box

  19-09-2018 13:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Now that federal prosecutors have a toehold on their investigation, they can dig in to look for other signs of misconduct at Tesla.
  
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• Valeo and Wabco ink CV/pedestrian safety MoU

  19-09-2018 12:50
  Valeo and Wabco have signed an MoU to bring active safety technology to the commercial vehicle market to protect pedestrians and cyclists in city traffic as well as enable autonomous driving features.
  
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• Daimler developing autonomous transport with BASF trials

  19-09-2018 12:18
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Vans has shown its Vision Urbanetic mobility concept at the commercial vehicles IAA in Hanover, revealing more details and a testing partnership after first showing the product in Copenhagen on 10 September.
  
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• ‘PSA’s premium push is already paying off’

  19-09-2018 12:05
  
  Steve Fowler2018-09-19 11:20
  Peugeot Citroen's plan to delve into the premium market with its DS brand seems to be paying off, says Steve Fowler...There were plenty of raised eyebrows back in 2014, when PSA boss Carlos Tavares announced plans to turn DS from a Citroen model line into a premium brand to rival Audi, BMW and Mercedes. It was all part of Tavares’ ‘Back in the Race’ strategy, which has already transformed the PSA business – financially and product-wise. It led
  
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• Only 3 stars for the Suzuki Jimny in the latest Euro NCAP results

  19-09-2018 12:00
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-19 11:10
  Average rating for Suzuki's small SUV in latest safety tests, but Audi A6 and VW Touareg achieve excellent 5-star scoresThe latest batch of Euro NCAP scores have been released. The Audi A6 and Volkswagen Touareg achieved the maximum five star rating, the Ford Tourneo Connect scored four, and the lowest score in the latest batch goes to the new Suzuki Jimny, which was awarded three stars.
  The Jimny was marked down in several areas, including its adult occupant protecti
  
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• Meridian leads UK self-driving working group

  19-09-2018 11:49
  Meridian, the gateway to self-driving vehicle development in the UK, has led the first working group to establish a global understanding of common requirements for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV).
  
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• Merdian leads UK self-driving working group

  19-09-2018 11:49
  Meridian, the gateway to self-driving vehicle development in the UK, has led the first working group to establish a global understanding of common requirements for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV).
  
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• Indonesia sales rise 6% in August

  19-09-2018 11:23
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia continued to grow in August, by 5.9% to 102,197 units from 96,460 units in the same month of last year, according to wholesale data compiled by industry association Gaikindo.
  
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• Nissan Navara Dark Sky Concept turns pick-up into mobile observatory

  19-09-2018 10:42
  
  Dean Gibson2018-09-19 09:45
  Dark Sky Concept adds a telescope to double cab pick-up for remote observation of the starsNissan has revealed its latest concept truck based on the Navara pick-up. The Dark Sky Concept is a chunky update of the double cab truck that adds a custom-built trailer featuring a telescope that turns the Navara into a mobile observatory. The concept has been designed in conjunction with the European Space Agency (ESA), and is designed to venture off-road to so-called 'Dark S
  
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• Renault Megane R.S. review

  19-09-2018 10:21
  
  For Performance car looksAffordableVery agile Our Rating 
  4Against Firm rideNot as quick as rivalsQuestionable interior plastics 2018
  The latest Renault Megane R.S. is the most sophisticated model yet and is a true hot hatch contenderDeveloping a first class hot hatch is arguably one of the hardest tasks in the car industry; not only does it have to be a riot to drive and look special, it needs to comfortably carry a family and their luggage too. The Renault Megane R.S. hits that
  
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• Revealing the tech secrets of the Volkswagen Arteon (sponsored)

  19-09-2018 09:55
  
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  The Volkswagen Arteon incorporates some of the very latest technology, making driving safer, easier and more funThese days it's almost impossible to keep technology out of your everyday life, so it's more important than ever that it helps rather than frustrates. Particularly in the car, you want technology that's straightforward and easy to use, as well as being cutting-edge.
  In the Arteon, Volkswagen’s all-new five-door fastback, you get a wide range of functions and info
  
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• A new kind of executive fastback: the Volkswagen Arteon (sponsored)

  19-09-2018 09:52
  
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  The Arteon sets pulses racing with its striking looks and engaging driving experienceBusiness is no longer a synonym for conservative, slow to change or old-fashioned. In the 21st century, dynamic executives are 'disrupting' industries and business models the world over, transforming the world in unexpected ways. And a similar transition is underway in the executive-car market. Customers have become more demanding: to the traditional requirements of comfort and space have been a
  
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• Renault EZ-PRO concept van previews future delivery tech

  19-09-2018 09:11
  
  Dean Gibson2018-09-19 08:45
  Renault’s urban delivery design study features an autonomous lead vehicle that's followed by robotic 'pods'This is the Renault EZ-PRO Concept, a vision of urban delivery systems that could grace city streets in the future. It features a series of electric, autonomous pods which can be customised to deliver a wide range of goods and services in built-up areas. 
  The study, which was revealed at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, Germany, is designed
  
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