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• Uber revenue slows as quarterly loss surges to $1.1 billion

  14-11-2018 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber's sales are dramatically slowing even as the ride-hailing company is spending more to fuel global growth, particularly in its food delivery business.
  
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• Volkswagen will devote 3 German plants to electric vehicles

  14-11-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Electric,FutureThis as CEO says it has laid the groundwork to build 50 million EVs.Continue reading Volkswagen will devote 3 German plants to electric vehicles Volkswagen will devote 3 German plants to electric vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car buyers like texting with their dealerships, study shows

  14-11-2018 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche tops the luxury segment, while the Mini brand ranked highest in the mass-market segment in J.D. Power's latest sales satisfaction study.
  
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• Why Ford will stop selling Explorers in smaller overseas markets

  14-11-2018 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automaker is adjusting where it sells certain models and is reducing the number of available parts on a number of vehicles as it looks to maximize profits amid a global restructuring.
  
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• Analytics firms uses data to help make roads safer near schools

  14-11-2018 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  A leading traffic analytics company has compiled a detailed portrait of driver behavior on roads surrounding more than 125,000 schools across the country.
  
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• The first 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson

  14-11-2018 21:55
  
  Filed under:Ford,Auctions,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsProceeds will go to charity.Continue reading The first 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson The first 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ST's Automotive Plans - Eetasia.com (press release)

  14-11-2018 21:18 via eetasia.com
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  ST's Automotive Plans
  Eetasia.com (press release)
  SHENZHEN, China — The continuous expansion of electronics inside cars — both internal combustion and EV — has made automotive the semiconductor market's lead driver in recent years. ST CEO Jean-Marc Chery. In a recent one-on-one interview with ...
  
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• Subaru WRX STI Diamond Edition is the most powerful ever offered

  14-11-2018 21:10
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Sedan,PerformanceAnd it's only for 30 lucky South Africans.Continue reading Subaru WRX STI Diamond Edition is the most powerful ever offered Subaru WRX STI Diamond Edition is the most powerful ever offered originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota shows off Camry TRD and Avalon TRD before the LA Auto Show

  14-11-2018 20:25
  
  Filed under:Videos,Toyota,Sedan,PerformanceNASCAR personalities discuss the Camry TRD and then do donuts.Continue reading Toyota shows off Camry TRD and Avalon TRD before the LA Auto Show Toyota shows off Camry TRD and Avalon TRD before the LA Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• DeLorean hovercraft is back with a slick trick video

  14-11-2018 20:10
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Videos,Weird Car News,Classics,SpecialtyAnd it's for sale on eBay for $45,000.Continue reading DeLorean hovercraft is back with a slick trick video DeLorean hovercraft is back with a slick trick video originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Key House Democrat demands changes to new NAFTA deal

  14-11-2018 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump's new trade deal with Canada and Mexico needs changes to win support from Democrats, according to a senior House Democrat in line to influence trade policy in the new Congress.
  
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• How to sell your used car | 4 basic steps

  14-11-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Original VideoThese 4 steps will point you in the right direction.Continue reading How to sell your used car | 4 basic steps How to sell your used car | 4 basic steps originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Jeep Gladiator leaks online ahead of LA Auto Show debut

  14-11-2018 19:10
  
  Filed under:Videos,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Original VideoWe have images, specifications, and a whole lot moreContinue reading 2020 Jeep Gladiator leaks online ahead of LA Auto Show debut 2020 Jeep Gladiator leaks online ahead of LA Auto Show debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Karma partners with online car-shopping platform

  14-11-2018 17:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Karma Automotive, formerly Fisker Automotive, has partnered with Drive Motors, an online car-shopping and financing platform, in an effort to expand its scope despite its small dealership count.
  
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• 2020 Audi RS7 spied in production form

  14-11-2018 17:05
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Audi,Hatchback,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceIt's wearing the bare minimum in camouflage.Continue reading 2020 Audi RS7 spied in production form 2020 Audi RS7 spied in production form originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why the EPA is giving auto dealerships a break on airbag disposal rules

  14-11-2018 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The EPA will waive some hazardous waste regulations for auto dealerships and other businesses disposing of airbags in hopes of ensuring proper disposal of potentially deadly Takata airbag inflators.
  
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• Tiger Trailers appoints former McLaren Automotive man to head up manufacturing - Motor Transport (blog)

  14-11-2018 16:52 via motortransport.co.uk
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  Tiger Trailers appoints former McLaren Automotive man to head up manufacturing
  Motor Transport (blog)
  Tiger Trailers has appointed Richard Else, former manufacturing executive director at McLaren Automotive, as its manufacturing director. The appointment comes as the firm prepares to relocate to a new £22m manufacturing facility at Winsford. Tiger ...
  
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• Direction: Outsourcing. Can the IT and Automotive Industries Entwine? - Supply and Demand Chain Executive

  14-11-2018 16:48 via sdcexec.com
  Supply and Demand Chain Executive
  Direction: Outsourcing. Can the IT and Automotive Industries Entwine?
  Supply and Demand Chain Executive
  Editor's Note: The following article is brought to you by Comarch in partnership with the Supply Chain Network. Organizations engaged in automotive manufacturing, including high-tech products for that sector, have been active consumers of outsourcing ...
  
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• 2019 Chevy Camaro SS 10-Speed First Drive Review | Shifting perceptions automatically

  14-11-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceHow does a fancy 10-speed affect the third-place pony car?Continue reading 2019 Chevy Camaro SS 10-Speed First Drive Review | Shifting perceptions automatically 2019 Chevy Camaro SS 10-Speed First Drive Review | Shifting perceptions automatically originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2019 Kia Soul to make LA Motor Show debut

  14-11-2018 16:26
  
  John McIlroy2018-11-14 15:35
  The second-generation Kia Soul will feature a range of petrol engines, while the new Soul EV could gain different battery capacitiesThe new Kia Soul will make its debut at the forthcoming Los Angeles Motor Show, the Korean manufacturer has confirmed. 
  First introduced in 2009, the small crossover has proven a bigger sales success globally than it has in the UK. That has earned the model a second generation, despite the fact that Kia’s SUV line-up has evolv
  
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• Mazda bets big on revolutionary new petrol engine

  14-11-2018 16:22
  Cautious not to over-spend on EVs, Mazda has turned to Toyota for help in that area as it concentrates engineering resources on a new family of compression-ignition petrol engines. At the same time, a great and growing reputation for design could help the company maintain its position as a successful, independent maker of beautiful, highly-efficient vehicles.
  
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• EU automotive group launches 'regulatory radar' - Chemical Watch

  14-11-2018 16:17 via chemicalwatch.com
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  EU automotive group launches 'regulatory radar'
  Chemical Watch
  The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (Acea) has launched its regulatory radar database, or Global Regulatory Monitoring System of Substances (GRMS). The system, which Acea said it began developing in 2015, collects information on ...
  
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• ANALYSIS - Skoda drops diesel from updated Fabia

  14-11-2018 16:10
  A facelift and updated engines for the big-selling Fabia have arrived at just the right time for Skoda, helping the brand into ninth place in the European region, placing it ahead of Toyota for the year to the end of October.
  
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• 2020 Kia Soul teased ahead of L.A. Auto Show debut

  14-11-2018 15:50
  
  Filed under:Green,LA Auto Show,Kia,Crossover,Hatchback,Budget,ElectricIt will be available in gas and electric versions again.Continue reading 2020 Kia Soul teased ahead of L.A. Auto Show debut 2020 Kia Soul teased ahead of L.A. Auto Show debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla, GM and Nissan lobby together to lift the cap on EV tax credits

  14-11-2018 15:39
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,GM,Nissan,Tesla,ElectricTesla has already reached the cap on the $7,500 tax credit.Continue reading Tesla, GM and Nissan lobby together to lift the cap on EV tax credits Tesla, GM and Nissan lobby together to lift the cap on EV tax credits originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:39:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Can Lime make car-sharing work like its scooters?

  14-11-2018 15:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lime, the scooter startup company that has spread bikes and scooters around the country over the last year, will start spreading around Lime-branded cars, too.
  
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• Aston Martin starts testing DBX prototype

  14-11-2018 15:30
  Aston Martin says it has started DBX prototype testing and has also confirmed that the production car will be called DBX.
  
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• “Passion for clean mobility”: Hella supports the path to clean mobility - Automotive World

  14-11-2018 15:22 via automotiveworld.com
  “Passion for clean mobility”: Hella supports the path to clean mobility
  Automotive World
  As one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, HELLA is actively driving the trend towards energy efficiency and electrification. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio ranging from battery management systems to DC/DC Converter.
  
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• Soul LA auto show teaser 1 - Automotive World

  14-11-2018 15:12 via automotiveworld.com
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  Soul LA auto show teaser 1
  Automotive World
  An undeniable automotive icon will make its world debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. The instantly recognizable Soul Crossover is all new for 2020 and will come to market with awesome versatility for everyone. Its bold design, uncompromising ...and more »
  
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• Redesigned 2020 Kia Soul stays funky for Los Angeles Auto Show

  14-11-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia keeps its boxy Soul urban runabout true to its funky inner spirit with the unveiling of the third generation at this month's Los Angeles Auto Show.
  
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• Elon Musk's 'Teslaquila' takes a shot from the tequila industry

  14-11-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,TeslaContinue reading Elon Musk's 'Teslaquila' takes a shot from the tequila industry Elon Musk's 'Teslaquila' takes a shot from the tequila industry originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren Automotive opens US$65 million English chassis facility - Channel NewsAsia

  14-11-2018 14:57 via channelnewsasia.com
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  McLaren Automotive opens US$65 million English chassis facility
  Channel NewsAsia
  British sports-car maker McLaren Automotive opened a 50-million pound northern English factory on Wednesday where it will make carbon fibre chassis, moving production from Austria in a decision initiated before Brexit. Britain's Prince William ...
  McLaren Automotive opens $65 million English chassis facilityReuters
  Royal opening for McLaren Automotive's new £50m carbon fibre innovati
  
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• Will Suzuki still dominate India in 2030?

  14-11-2018 14:49
  In October, Maruti Suzuki's share of the Indian market dipped below fifty per cent. In no other market of this size, let alone one of around five million vehicle sales per annum, does a single brand dominate. As India's economy expands and its new vehicle market inevitably overtakes Japan to become the world's third largest, will Suzuki Motor have the right models to stay firmly in first place?
  
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• Ford, Walmart to collaborate on automated delivery vehicles

  14-11-2018 14:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,Commercial VehiclesFord keeps exploring commercial autonomy as GM goes robotaxi route.Continue reading Ford, Walmart to collaborate on automated delivery vehicles Ford, Walmart to collaborate on automated delivery vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top Gear's Chris Harris crashes Porsche 911 GT3 Touring in Wales

  14-11-2018 14:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Coupe,PerformanceHarris also later confirmed that speed wasn't a factor in the crash.Continue reading Top Gear's Chris Harris crashes Porsche 911 GT3 Touring in Wales Top Gear's Chris Harris crashes Porsche 911 GT3 Touring in Wales originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Control Cables Markets: Dynamics, Size, Analysis & Outlook (2018-2022) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire (press release)

  14-11-2018 13:38 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Control Cables Markets: Dynamics, Size, Analysis & Outlook (2018-2022) - ResearchAndMarkets.com
  Business Wire (press release)
  DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Control Cables Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The analysts forecast the global automotive control cables market to generate a revenue of close to USD ...and more »
  
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• CEO interview: ST's Chery on automotive, AI and China - eeNews Europe

  14-11-2018 12:38 via eenewseurope.com
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  CEO interview: ST's Chery on automotive, AI and China
  eeNews Europe
  Things are moving quickly in the embedded application of semiconductors, according to Jean-Marc Chery, CEO of STMicroelectronics. The electrification of the automobile is moving so fast that leading automotive players have been made nervous by the ...
  
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• GAC cooks up new tie with Michelin

  14-11-2018 12:26
  Chinese automaker GAC Motor (Guangzhou Automotive) says it has exclusively partnered with Michelin to co-launch "The Michelin Guide Fine Cantonese Food" - the authoritative dining guide's first edition based on regional cuisine.
  
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• Global Automotive Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Market 2014-2018 & 2025 by Fuel Type (CNG, LNG) & Vehicle Type ... - Business Wire (press release)

  14-11-2018 12:17 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Market 2014-2018 & 2025 by Fuel Type (CNG, LNG) & Vehicle Type ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Fuel Type (CNG, LNG), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicles, Light Duty & Heavy Duty Vehicles), And Segment Forecasts, 2018 ...and more »
  
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• Elon Musk's 'Teslaquila' prompts sobering opposition from the tequila industry

  14-11-2018 12:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk and Mexico's tequila producers could be headed for a collision after the drink's industry group opposed the Tesla CEO's efforts to trademark an alcoholic drink dubbed "Teslaquila."
  
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• Automotive Management Live 2018 highlights video released - AM

  14-11-2018 12:10 via am-online.com
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  Automotive Management Live 2018 highlights video released
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  The Automotive Management Live 2018 (AML) highlights video has been released showcasing the event hailed a “brilliant” success by more than 70 automotive suppliers and dealers. The UK's leading free-to-attend car retail trade show at Birmingham NEC ...
  
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• Walmart partners with Ford on autonomous vehicles

  14-11-2018 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford and Walmart have started a joint pilot to explore how the companies can use self-driving vehicles to deliver groceries and other consumer goods.
  
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• Zotye plans to sell SUV in US from 2020

  14-11-2018 11:36
  Chinese automaker (and Ford partner in China) Zotye Automobile and HAAH Automotive Holdings have announced the creation of a new business unit to handle the sale of an SUV in the US market from 2020.
  
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• Skoda opens automated small parts warehouse

  14-11-2018 11:25
  Skoda says it is pressing ahead with the implementation of technologies in line with Industry 4.0 principles and has opened an 'automatic small parts warehouse' at the main plant in Mlada Boleslav.
  
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• Why Daimler is opening a second randd center in China

  14-11-2018 11:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler plans to invest 1.1 billion yuan ($158.23 million) in a second randd center in Beijing to help accelerate localization of Mercedes vehicles in China.
  
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• Novelis to expand Brazil aluminium rolling and recycling plant

  14-11-2018 11:23
  "It's very important for the state of Sao Paulo to contribute to this high value-added project. Sao Paulo needs initiatives like this that promote the economic, social and environmental development of the state. Investe's role is to help companies to install or develop their businesses and in doing so, improve economic potential, generate jobs, income and increase the production supply chain and logistics involved," said Sergio Costa, the agency's director
  
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• Renault-Nissan invests in Li-ion battery tech company

  14-11-2018 11:20
  Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, has announced that it has invested in the latest round of funding in Enevate Corporation, an advanced lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology company based in Irvine, California.
  
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• Dana expands Spicer Select drivetrain portfolio

  14-11-2018 11:19
  Dana is expanding its Spicer Select all-makes drivetrain portfolio to include the most popular u-joints for commercial-vehicle applications while also adding new u-joint strap kits.
  
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• BMW Group automotive industry's top employer - Automotive World

  14-11-2018 11:12 via automotiveworld.com
  BMW Group automotive industry's top employer
  Automotive World
  The BMW Group has once again earned top ratings in the Universum Young Professional Survey 2018 employer ranking published today, which polled professionals with one to eight years' job experience. The company was again voted number one by ...
  
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• Microchip – Technology simplifies automotive infotainment networking - Electropages (blog)

  14-11-2018 11:10 via electropages.com
  Electropages (blog)
  Microchip – Technology simplifies automotive infotainment networking
  Electropages (blog)
  Microchip has announced what is claimed to be the industry's most efficient automotive infotainment networking solution. The solution supports all data types, including video, audio, control and Ethernet, over a single cable. Intelligent Network ...
  
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