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• Autonomous cars: Chinese trust them — Americans and Germans, not so much

  18-12-2018 23:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousThe difference in levels of acceptance is huge.Continue reading Autonomous cars: Chinese trust them — Americans and Germans, not so much Autonomous cars: Chinese trust them — Americans and Germans, not so much originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber gets approval from Pa. to resume self-driving tests

  18-12-2018 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber Technologies received approval from Pennsylvania to resume self-driving car testing on public roads this week, state records show, nine months after it suspended the program following a deadly accident in Arizona.
  
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• First robot vehicles ready to deliver groceries to consumers in Arizona

  18-12-2018 23:10
  
  Filed under:Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricThe Nuro R1 will travel on public roads all by itself up to 25 mph.Continue reading First robot vehicles ready to deliver groceries to consumers in Arizona First robot vehicles ready to deliver groceries to consumers in Arizona originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Sun Visor Markets to 2023: Increasing Adoption of Sun Visor-Mounted HUDs & LCD Sun Visors - PRNewswire

  18-12-2018 22:19 via prnewswire.com
  Automotive Sun Visor Markets to 2023: Increasing Adoption of Sun Visor-Mounted HUDs & LCD Sun Visors  PRNewswireDUBLIN, Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Automotive Sun Visor Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  
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• This VW T5 Multivan has a 570-horsepower Porsche 911 Turbo engine

  18-12-2018 22:18
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Volkswagen,Minivan/Van,PerformanceIt even has a manual, but getting it here could be tricky.Continue reading This VW T5 Multivan has a 570-horsepower Porsche 911 Turbo engine This VW T5 Multivan has a 570-horsepower Porsche 911 Turbo engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF cuts investment in NA headquarters; Mich. trims incentives

  18-12-2018 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZF North America's plan to expand its Northville, Mich., headquarters is turning out to be a much less ambitious one.
  
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• Biggest new car and truck discounts of December

  18-12-2018 21:56
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Volkswagen,Minivan/Van,PerformanceWith 2018 coming to a close, car companies and dealerships are eager to sell inventory. Here are the best new car and truck deals of December 2018.Continue reading Biggest new car and truck discounts of December Biggest new car and truck discounts of December originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus remains dealers' most-liked brand, NADA survey finds

  18-12-2018 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lexus remains the most-liked brand by dealers in the latest National Automobile Dealers Association Dealer Attitude Survey. Porsche moved up one spot into the top five in the summer survey, while Volvo and Ram unseated Kia and Ford to climb into the top 10.
  
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• Qiantu K50 Chinese electric coupe is coming here in 2020

  18-12-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Coupe,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceIt has 402 horsepower and stellar looks. Oh, and it'll be made in the U.S.A.Continue reading Qiantu K50 Chinese electric coupe is coming here in 2020 Qiantu K50 Chinese electric coupe is coming here in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• These 5 wild prototypes helped shape the Porsche you know and love

  18-12-2018 21:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Porsche,Automotive History,Convertible,Coupe,SUV,Concept CarsThe dune buggy-like Panamericana makes an appearance.Continue reading These 5 wild prototypes helped shape the Porsche you know and love These 5 wild prototypes helped shape the Porsche you know and love originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Ranger: A history of the little truck that went abroad

  18-12-2018 20:45
  
  Filed under:Ford,Automotive History,TruckThe Blue Oval's compact pickup lived two lives: one here and one overseas.Continue reading Ford Ranger: A history of the little truck that went abroad Ford Ranger: A history of the little truck that went abroad originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NHTSA to speed reviews of petitions for AV tests

  18-12-2018 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  The top U.S. auto safety regulator is accelerating the process for reviewing whether automakers can deploy self-driving vehicles without devices such as brakes and steering wheels. Automakers must currently meet nearly 75 safety rules, many of them written with the assumption that a licensed driver would be able to control the vehicle using traditional human controls.
  
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• GM cutting 50 jobs at U.S. battery plant tied to Chevy Volt

  18-12-2018 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors said it plans to cut 50 jobs at a suburban Detroit lithium ion battery assembly plant after the largest U.S. automaker announced last month it will end production of its plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt in 2019.
  
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• 2020 Land Rover Defender will probably be revealed next year

  18-12-2018 20:10
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,SUV,Future,Luxury,Off-RoadMore information is coming after Christmas.Continue reading 2020 Land Rover Defender will probably be revealed next year 2020 Land Rover Defender will probably be revealed next year originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog's Favorite Cars of 2018

  18-12-2018 19:42
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,SUV,Future,Luxury,Off-RoadThe Autoblog Staff picks the cars they most enjoyed driving during 2018. The list features many sports cars and even a crossover and a wagon.Continue reading Autoblog's Favorite Cars of 2018 Autoblog's Favorite Cars of 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Key AutoNation board member steps down

  18-12-2018 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Michael Larson, the director who was leading the effort to find a replacement for Mike Jackson as AutoNation's CEO, abruptly stepped down Monday.
  
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• Icahn buying Florida auto repair chain RPM Automotive - Tire Business

  18-12-2018 19:27 via tirebusiness.com
  Icahn buying Florida auto repair chain RPM Automotive  Tire BusinessJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Icahn Automotive Group L.L.C. is buying RPM Automotive Inc., a Jacksonville-based auto repair chain with 10 outlets throughout ...
  
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• Global Automotive Sun Visor Market Outlook to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  18-12-2018 19:17 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Sun Visor Market Outlook to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Sun Visor Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global ...
  
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• IAV to plead guilty to felony, pay $35 million fine in VW emissions scandal

  18-12-2018 19:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  German engineering firm IAV has agreed to plead guilty to a felony in the U.S. and pay a $35 million fine for its role in helping Volkswagen market and sell diesel-powered vehicles that used a defeat device to cheat on U.S. emissions testing.
  
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• Huron Capital's Drake Automotive Platform Completes Sixth Add-on - PRNewswire

  18-12-2018 19:04 via prnewswire.com
  Huron Capital's Drake Automotive Platform Completes Sixth Add-on  PRNewswireDETROIT, Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading lower-middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital today announced its aftermarket car accessories and...
  
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• Porsche and iRacing hosting $100,000 World Championship Series

  18-12-2018 18:49
  
  Filed under:Videos,Coupe,RacingParticipants will race in the 911 GT3 Cup.Continue reading Porsche and iRacing hosting $100,000 World Championship Series Porsche and iRacing hosting $100,000 World Championship Series originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Robot vehicles start unmanned deliveries in Arizona

  18-12-2018 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  A self-driving technology company has launched a delivery service that's available to members of the public using vehicles that have no humans aboard.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel engine cancelled before it arrives

  18-12-2018 18:32
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Crossover,SUVThe third-row seat it was tied to is also D.O.A.Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel engine cancelled before it arrives 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel engine cancelled before it arrives originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China to cut tariffs on US vehicle imports - Automotive Logistics

  18-12-2018 18:17 via automotivelogistics.media
  China to cut tariffs on US vehicle imports  Automotive LogisticsThe Beijing government says it will suspend additional duties of 25% on US-made vehicles and automotive parts for three months starting January 1.
  
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• Former UAW official sentenced to one year in prison for role in scandal

  18-12-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former UAW official Nancy Johnson was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for her involvement in misusing union training center funds for lavish dinners and personal benefits.
  
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• 2018 Audi RS3 Drivers' Notes Review | Small wonder

  18-12-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Audi,Quick Spins,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceWe're high on the five-cylinder.Continue reading 2018 Audi RS3 Drivers' Notes Review | Small wonder 2018 Audi RS3 Drivers' Notes Review | Small wonder originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• London's van scrappage scheme ends

  18-12-2018 17:00
  
  The London van scrappage scheme, which saw van drivers offered up to £7,000 to scrap their vehicles, has ended.
  The scheme was launched by Transport for London (TfL) in February 2019 and allowed van drivers to trade in their pre-Euro 6 diesel commercial vehicles - typically those made before 2015 - for a Euro 6 compliant alternative.
  • London ULEZ to cover most of capital from 2021
  Alex Williams, TfL’s director of city planning, said: “The van scrappage scheme has been hug
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Shooting Brake: We spy it but we can't have it

  18-12-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Wagon,LuxuryNo reason to import it when the GLA-Class exists.Continue reading 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Shooting Brake: We spy it but we can't have it2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Shooting Brake: We spy it but we can't have itoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cota Wireless Power for Automotive in GAMIC Semifinals - PRNewswire

  18-12-2018 16:10 via prnewswire.com
  Cota Wireless Power for Automotive in GAMIC Semifinals  PRNewswireBELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ossia, Inc. announced that its joint venture with Motherson Innovations, MothersonOssia, successfully ...
  
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• Morgan shelves the V8 engine in favor of something new

  18-12-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Performance300th Plus 8 is the final V8 Morgan, and we get a hint of what's next.Continue reading Morgan shelves the V8 engine in favor of something new Morgan shelves the V8 engine in favor of something new originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Turo's new tool shows just how much your car can earn

  18-12-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Driving,Smartphone,TechnologyThe company also released stats on the most profitable vehicles.Continue reading Turo's new tool shows just how much your car can earn Turo's new tool shows just how much your car can earn originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Arm expands portfolio of "Automotive Enhanced" chips - ZDNet

  18-12-2018 15:14 via zdnet.com
  Arm expands portfolio of "Automotive Enhanced" chips  ZDNetThe Cortex-A65AE is designed for more efficient processing of the multiple streams of sensor data coming from next-gen vehicles.
  
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• Dana earns Automotive Innovation Technology Award for hybrid and electric vehicle thermal-management technology - Automotive World

  18-12-2018 15:07 via automotiveworld.com
  Dana earns Automotive Innovation Technology Award for hybrid and electric vehicle thermal-management technology  Automotive WorldDana Incorporated received an Automotive Innovation Technology Award for its Long® ThermaTEK™ insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) cooling solutions ...
  
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• Automotive expert fronts manufacturing technology event that highlights supply chain investment opportunities - Machinery

  18-12-2018 15:02 via machinery.co.uk
  Automotive expert fronts manufacturing technology event that highlights supply chain investment opportunities  MachineryPublished: 18/12/2018. ​In-Comm Training and Manufacturing Group (TMG) hosted its latest Open House at which James Grainger, executive director of ...
  
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• Nissan CEO plans to deliver 'raw details of the misconduct' to Renault

  18-12-2018 15:01
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultAlliance strained by distinctly different views of Carlos Ghosn.Continue reading Nissan CEO plans to deliver 'raw details of the misconduct' to Renault Nissan CEO plans to deliver 'raw details of the misconduct' to Renault originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• WekaIO Strengthens Automotive Industry Presence with New Detroit Office and Key Appointments - Business Wire

  18-12-2018 15:00 via businesswire.com
  WekaIO Strengthens Automotive Industry Presence with New Detroit Office and Key Appointments  Business WireWekaIO, the innovation leader in high-performance, scalable file storage for data intensive applications, today announced the opening of a new office.
  
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• JLR develops 'automatic' opening car door

  18-12-2018 14:55
  Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover says it has developed a car door that opens automatically as the driver approaches or can be operated by gesture control.
  
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• Henniges to open Czech Republic Technical Centre in 2019

  18-12-2018 14:42
  Henniges Automotive is to open a new Technical and Innovation Centre in the Czech Republic next year to strengthen its development and research competence in the region
  
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• Icahn announce agreement to acquire Florida’s RPM Automotive - Traction News

  18-12-2018 14:17 via tractionnews.com
  Icahn announce agreement to acquire Florida’s RPM Automotive  Traction NewsIcahn Automotive Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jacksonville-based dealer, RPM Automotive.
  
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• Leaf Spring Demand in the Global Automotive Industry to Reach US$ 5.8 Billion in 2024, Says Stratview Research content= - PR Newswire UK

  18-12-2018 14:00 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Leaf Spring Demand in the Global Automotive Industry to Reach US$ 5.8 Billion in 2024, Says Stratview Research content=  PR Newswire UKDETROIT, December 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratview Research announces the launch of a new research report on Automotive Leaf Spring Market by ...
  
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• New Volkswagen ID.3 2023 review

  18-12-2018 13:45
  Volkswagen has refreshed the ID.3 to keep up with the ever-increasing competition, but some original bugbears remain
  
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• New Volkswagen ID.3 2020 review

  18-12-2018 13:45
  
  Verdict
  A well-balanced chassis setup, impressive range and a reasonable price wrapped up in a great looking package. Viewed from this point of view, the ID.3 truly delivers on its promise to become the Golf of the electric age. However, it’s not a perfect debut for the upcoming ID line-up. Cheap interior materials, missing functions from launch and the continued absence of the cheaper 45kWh version mean that the ID.3 has some areas to address in order to deliver its promises in full. 
  
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• GMC introduces off-road performance package for Sierra AT4

  18-12-2018 13:45
  
  Filed under:GMC,Truck,Off-RoadIt comes with a cat-back exhaust and performance intake.Continue reading GMC introduces off-road performance package for Sierra AT4 GMC introduces off-road performance package for Sierra AT4 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 07:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ACEA expresses 'serious concern' on EU CO2 targets

  18-12-2018 12:49
  The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has expressed 'serious concern' over what it terms the 'highly challenging' final deal on the EU CO2 regulation for cars and vans, setting target reductions out to 2030.
  
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• UQM wins China order to supply fuel cell compressor systems

  18-12-2018 12:05
  UQM Technologies, a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced it has won an order from a major fuel cell system supplier in China for UQM's Fuel Cell Compressor System ("FCS").
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger First Drive Review | The midsize truck to beat

  18-12-2018 12:01
  
  Filed under:Ford,First Drives,TruckNo scaled-down F-150, it stands on its own and above the restContinue reading 2019 Ford Ranger First Drive Review | The midsize truck to beat 2019 Ford Ranger First Drive Review | The midsize truck to beat originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2018 06:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kobe Steel's Chinese JV to increase wire rod production capacity

  18-12-2018 11:59
  Kobe Steel and the other shareholders of Kobe Special Steel Wire Products have agreed to increase the production capacity of their Chinese joint venture.
  
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• The world's new vehicle market: outlook for 2019 – a new Automotive World report - Automotive World

  18-12-2018 11:58 via automotiveworld.com
  The world's new vehicle market: outlook for 2019 – a new Automotive World report  Automotive WorldThe latest Automotive World new vehicle market outlook report discusses the light vehicle and truck demand in 2019.
  
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• Hyundai and Global Group of Algeria to produce commercial vehicles

  18-12-2018 11:57
  Hyundai Motor Company and Global Group of Algeria signed an agreement to jointly produce Hyundai's commercial vehicles in Algeria as Hyundai continues to expand its foothold in commercial vehicle businesses around the world.
  
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• Korea provides US$3bn support for ailing auto supply chain

  18-12-2018 11:54
  The South Korean government on Tuesday said it will provide financial additional assistance to domestic automotive component manufactures struggling with liquidity problems following a drop in global sales by leading domestic vehicle makers.
  
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