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• Trump plans meeting with German car CEOs next week

  29-11-2018 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration has invited the heads of Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler to a meeting at the White House on Tuesday to discuss trade policy, officials said.
  
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• Headlights are improving, but most vehicles still perform poorly

  29-11-2018 22:23
  
  Filed under:Safety,TechnologyIIHS finds good headlights only used for more expensive versions of cars.Continue reading Headlights are improving, but most vehicles still perform poorly Headlights are improving, but most vehicles still perform poorly originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump lauds BMW for new U.S. factory that's just an idea

  29-11-2018 22:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump congratulated BMW for building a 'major new plant' in the U.S., but the German carmaker's decision hasn't been finalized.
  
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• GM President Ammann will take over Cruise self-driving car unit

  29-11-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,GM,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousCruise co-founder Kyle Vogt becomes president, CTO.Continue reading GM President Ammann will take over Cruise self-driving car unit GM President Ammann will take over Cruise self-driving car unit originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Jeep Gladiator has lots of Mopar parts ready for launch

  29-11-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,LA Auto Show,Jeep,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadMopar already has its hands on the Jeep pickup.Continue reading 2020 Jeep Gladiator has lots of Mopar parts ready for launch 2020 Jeep Gladiator has lots of Mopar parts ready for launch originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Transmutation of the Automotive Electrical System - Electronic Design

  29-11-2018 20:58 via electronicdesign.com
  Transmutation of the Automotive Electrical System  Electronic DesignAutomotive electrical systems are adapting to the exploding electrical and electronic *content* by implementing dual-battery 12/48-V systems.
  
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• Daniel Ammann now in Cruise control

  29-11-2018 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dan Ammann will now lead the autonomous vehicle company he helped GM acquire in Cruise Automation.
  
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• Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark explains carmaker's situation and plan for recovery

  29-11-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,LA Auto Show,Bentley,Convertible,Coupe,SUV,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsWith delayed launches and WLTP issues in the rearview mirror, profits coming.Continue reading Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark explains carmaker's situation and plan for recovery Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark explains carmaker's situation and plan for recovery originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |
  
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• Automotive Ambient Lighting Market, Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies & Forecast ... - PMLiVE

  29-11-2018 20:22 via pmlive.com
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• Ohio, Michigan lawmakers blast GM's decision

  29-11-2018 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  House Democrats from Michigan and Ohio, angry that GM could close plants that employ thousands, vowed to reset tax, trade and industrial policies to encourage companies to invest in the U.S.
  
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• 2018 L.A. Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | The hottest cars and trucks

  29-11-2018 19:43
  
  Filed under:Green,LA Auto ShowWe obsessively covered the 2018 L.A. Auto ShowContinue reading 2018 L.A. Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | The hottest cars and trucks 2018 L.A. Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | The hottest cars and trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 L.A. Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Hundreds of the latest cars and trucks

  29-11-2018 19:43
  
  Filed under:Green,LA Auto ShowWe obsessively covered the 2018 L.A. Auto ShowContinue reading 2018 L.A. Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Hundreds of the latest cars and trucks 2018 L.A. Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Hundreds of the latest cars and trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dealership group owned by ex-NFL players turns over vehicles to Nissan finance arm

  29-11-2018 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  An ailing dealership group owned by two former NFL players and an auto industry veteran has agreed to turn over vehicle collateral to Nissan Motor Acceptance from three of its now-closed stores.
  
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• Porsche 911 hybrid prototypes are on the road

  29-11-2018 19:00
  
  Bosses mulling over performance-hybrid or range-focussed plug-in for new 911 hybrid
  
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• New Porsche 911 Turbo hybrid spied at the Nurburgring

  29-11-2018 19:00
  Porsche is preparing to electrify the 911 with the first ever plug-in hybrid version of its iconic sports car, and our spy photographers have captured the car testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. 
  The upcoming 911 hybrid will be based on the 992-generation Turbo, with which this test car shares its wide set bodywork, rear wing and deep side air intakes. However, this prototype wore a yellow sticker on the rear window, used to mark out electrified prototype vehicles in Germany. SEE
  
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• GM's Ammann vacates president role to steer AV unit

  29-11-2018 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors President Dan Ammann will step down from his role to become CEO of the automaker's Cruise autonomous vehicle unit. The move -- effective Jan.
  
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• 2 men sentenced in fraudulent scheme to steal from 6 N.Y. dealerships

  29-11-2018 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two New York City men were sentenced last week to prison and are each ordered to pay restitution for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme to steal vehicles from six dealerships in Westchester, N.Y.
  
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• Volvo picks Polestar 2 to debut embedded Google Android

  29-11-2018 18:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo's first model with Google's Android operating system embedded into the car will be the Polestar 2, a rival to the Tesla Model 3.
  
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• 2019 Audi A1 Sportback First Drive Review | Revenge of the nerd

  29-11-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Audi,First Drives,HatchbackWe won't get the A1, but we found it's a better MiniContinue reading 2019 Audi A1 Sportback First Drive Review | Revenge of the nerd 2019 Audi A1 Sportback First Drive Review | Revenge of the nerd originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Kia Soul EV world debut electrifies Los Angeles show

  29-11-2018 18:14
  Kia Motors unveiled the new Soul EV in Los Angeles with a new liquid cooled, lithium ion polymer 64kWh battery which is expected to mean much less need for daily charging, and with Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge as standard equipment.
  
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• Automotive Vehicle to Everything (V2X) Market Overview, Growth Forecast, Demand and Development Research Report to 2023 - PMLiVE

  29-11-2018 18:09 via pmlive.com
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• Automotive Vehicle to Everything (V2X) Market Overview, Growth Forecast, Demand and Development Research ... - PMLiVE

  29-11-2018 18:09 via pmlive.com
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• Automotive Camera Module Market Expected to Witness High Growth over the Forecast Period 2018 - 2023 - PMLiVE

  29-11-2018 17:55 via pmlive.com
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• In China, your car could be spying on you to the government

  29-11-2018 17:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,TechnologyAutomakers feed into China's big-data 'ubiquitous surveillance' of its citizensContinue reading In China, your car could be spying on you to the government In China, your car could be spying on you to the government originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford says big data could make cities safer

  29-11-2018 17:17
  Ford said it had come up with a means by which big data could potentially help cities identify locations which, if nothing is done, are most likely to be the scene of future traffic incidents.
  
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• Elon Musk gives up on West L.A. tunnel, will focus on Dodger Stadium dig

  29-11-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,TeslaCommunity sued to stop the westside project.Continue reading Elon Musk gives up on West L.A. tunnel, will focus on Dodger Stadium dig Elon Musk gives up on West L.A. tunnel, will focus on Dodger Stadium dig originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 L.A. Auto Show: 5-plus takeaways on Jeep, Honda, Porsche and more

  29-11-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,LA Auto Show,Honda,Jeep,Lincoln,Mazda,Sedan,Truck,Luxury,PerformanceThe Gladiator leads a star-studded performance.Continue reading 2018 L.A. Auto Show: 5-plus takeaways on Jeep, Honda, Porsche and more 2018 L.A. Auto Show: 5-plus takeaways on Jeep, Honda, Porsche and more originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former Nissan executive Kelly denies financial misconduct allegations

  29-11-2018 16:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan's former representative director Greg Kelly denies allegations of financial misconduct at the automaker, his lawyer said.
  
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• Jaguar F-Type review

  29-11-2018 15:45
  
  The Jaguar F-Type sports car combines beautiful lines, find handling and a broad range of performance options
  
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• Ferrari SP3JC one-off channels vintage roadsters with a color-wheel twist

  29-11-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ferrari,Convertible,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsCould preview look of 812 Superfast convertible.Continue reading Ferrari SP3JC one-off channels vintage roadsters with a color-wheel twist Ferrari SP3JC one-off channels vintage roadsters with a color-wheel twist originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's bold message to the UAW

  29-11-2018 15:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aside from cost cutting and addressing underutilized plants, GM is sending a message to the UAW and rank-and-file members by announcing potential plant closures.
  
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• £25m investment in automotive industry to create over 1750 jobs | Business Leader News - Business Leader

  29-11-2018 15:17 via businessleader.co.uk
  £25m investment in automotive industry to create over 1750 jobs | Business Leader News  Business LeaderEarlier this week, at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' (SMMT) Annual Dinner the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, ...
  
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• Rivian, the EV startup that stole the L.A. Auto Show: Who are these guys?

  29-11-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Green,LA Auto Show,Emerging Technologies,Electric,Off-Road,PerformanceTop engineer talks about off-road capabilities and those funky headlights.Continue reading Rivian, the EV startup that stole the L.A. Auto Show: Who are these guys? Rivian, the EV startup that stole the L.A. Auto Show: Who are these guys? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW scouting for US EV factory location

  29-11-2018 15:04
  Volkswagen is deciding where to locate a new factory in North America to build electric vehicles for the US, the German automaker's new head for the Americas has said.
  
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• FCA commits to invest in EV platform in Italy

  29-11-2018 14:49
  At a meeting between FCA and labour unions in Turin, FCA has committed to invest more than EUR5bn in Italy over the 2019-2021 period.
  
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• BMW considers ordering hybrids to run electric only in polluted cities

  29-11-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Green,LA Auto Show,BMW,Technology,HybridContinue reading BMW considers ordering hybrids to run electric only in polluted cities BMW considers ordering hybrids to run electric only in polluted cities originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why the 2020 Jeep Gladiator isn't called a Scrambler

  29-11-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Truck,Off-RoadGladiator has history and truck credibility.Continue reading Why the 2020 Jeep Gladiator isn't called a Scrambler Why the 2020 Jeep Gladiator isn't called a Scrambler originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW planning new North America factory for EVs

  29-11-2018 14:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,LA Auto Show,Volkswagen,ElectricIt's for a yet-to-be-revealed Volkswagen electric costing $30,000-$40,000Continue reading VW planning new North America factory for EVs VW planning new North America factory for EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK engine manufacturing steady in October, as exports shore up output

  29-11-2018 14:13
  UK engine manufacturing "held steady" in October with a marginal -0.1% year on year decline in output to 262,981 units.
  
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• Trump seems motivated by GM cuts to impose tariffs on imported cars

  29-11-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,GM'Many more cars would be built here, and GM would not be closing their plants.'Continue reading Trump seems motivated by GM cuts to impose tariffs on imported cars Trump seems motivated by GM cuts to impose tariffs on imported cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat will spend $5.7 billion to revamp Italy plants

  29-11-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler will spend $5.7 billion on its factories in Italy to build SUVs for Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Maserati, and electric cars for the Fiat brand.
  
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• Why Volvo's CEO thinks making money off data is 'wrong approach'

  29-11-2018 13:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo's CEO betting Volvo will make more money selling connected, autonomous cars rather than taking a cut of selling data-driven services inside the vehicle.
  
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• Ford reshuffles plant jobs as pickup and SUV demand soars

  29-11-2018 12:45
  Ford said it would redistribute workers at several of its plants to meet rising demand for pickup trucks and large SUVs.
  
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• Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi commit to partnership

  29-11-2018 12:31
  Renault says its board of directors along with those of Alliance partners, Nissan and Mitsubishi, have "individually and collectively" reiterated their commitment to the grouping.
  
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• UK CV manufacturing up in October as demand grows home and abroad

  29-11-2018 12:11
  In contrast to car output, British commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 31% year on year in October, with 9,066 vans, trucks, buses and coaches built, according to the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• VW China, JAC and SEAT to intensify e-mobility development in China

  29-11-2018 12:08
  Volkswagen Group China has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC) and SEAT, in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Under the agreement, all parties will leverage their technology and product strengths to develop a battery electric vehicle platform for production at JAC Volkswagen.
  
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• ThorDrive starts commercial services using Velodyne lidar sensors

  29-11-2018 12:03
  Autonomous vehicle start-up, ThorDrive is introducing commercial vehicle services using Velodyne Lidar sensors.
  
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• Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo: prices, powertrains and range

  29-11-2018 12:00
  The retro-styled Cargo version of Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz is available to order now
  
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• Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo priced from £38,125

  29-11-2018 12:00
  The retro-styled Cargo version of Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz will be available to order from August
  
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• New Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo: retro electric van revealed

  29-11-2018 12:00
  Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz Cargo is a retro-themed van, but has thoroughly modern electric running gear
  
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