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• Police say woman drove drunk on vanilla extract

  25-01-2019 23:23
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsOfficers detected the odor of vanilla on her breath — ya think?Continue reading Police say woman drove drunk on vanilla extract Police say woman drove drunk on vanilla extract originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AAA says driver assist, safety systems have too many names

  25-01-2019 23:00
  
  Filed under:Safety,TechnologyWe're inclined to agree.Continue reading AAA says driver assist, safety systems have too many names AAA says driver assist, safety systems have too many names originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Convertible RV lets the great outdoors in

  25-01-2019 22:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Weird Car News,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Minivan/Van,SpecialtyThe Skydancer Apéro is like a skydeck on wheels.Continue reading Convertible RV lets the great outdoors in Convertible RV lets the great outdoors in originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cox Automotive Presents Leader in Sustainability Award to BMW of Ramsey - PRNewswire

  25-01-2019 22:00 via prnewswire.com
  Cox Automotive Presents Leader in Sustainability Award to BMW of Ramsey  PRNewswireATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive presented its annual Leader in Sustainability Award to BMW of Ramsey, a Lithia Motors Inc.
  
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• Phone use while driving is down, but more of that use is texting and playing with apps

  25-01-2019 21:40
  
  Filed under:Safety,Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyThe IIHS studied 12,000 drivers.Continue reading Phone use while driving is down, but more of that use is texting and playing with apps Phone use while driving is down, but more of that use is texting and playing with apps originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rolex 24 roars around a festival for sports car lovers

  25-01-2019 21:20
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingIt's one of the most unique events in motorsports.Continue reading Rolex 24 roars around a festival for sports car lovers Rolex 24 roars around a festival for sports car lovers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 3 reasons chatbots are transforming the automotive industry - MarTech Today

  25-01-2019 21:18 via martechtoday.com
  3 reasons chatbots are transforming the automotive industry  MarTech TodayBy automating the research and discovery processes, chatbots empower customers with an on-demand, personalized experience, 24/7. Robin Shapiro on ...
  
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• Musk: 'Tesla Sentry Mode' security coming to cars with Enhanced Autopilot hardware

  25-01-2019 20:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Technology,ElectricContinue reading Musk: 'Tesla Sentry Mode' security coming to cars with Enhanced Autopilot hardware Musk: 'Tesla Sentry Mode' security coming to cars with Enhanced Autopilot hardware originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear Q4 profit falls 47% on lower global production

  25-01-2019 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. supplier's fourth-quarter net income fell 47 percent from a year earlier to $212 million. Revenue fell 8 percent to $4.9 billion.
  
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• Mini USA names McKenna head of product planning

  25-01-2019 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  In his new role for Mini USA, Patrick McKenna is responsible for the product strategy for the BMW subbrand in the United States
  
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• Canada union calls for boycott of GM Mexico-made vehicles

  25-01-2019 19:25
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,GM'The only way to get General Motors' attention is if we fight back.'Continue reading Canada union calls for boycott of GM Mexico-made vehicles Canada union calls for boycott of GM Mexico-made vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chinese company AIWAYS to debut two cars at Geneva

  25-01-2019 18:55
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-01-25 17:35
  Shanghai-based car manufacturer AIWAYS will break into the European market with an all-electric SUV and a supercar co-developed with GumpertChinese startup car manufacturer, AIWAYS, will debut two cars at this year’s Geneva Motor Show: an all-electric SUV and a methanol-electric supercar built in tandem with the engineer behind the Gumpert Apollo.
  The all-electric SUV, called the U5, will act as a budget alternative to the Mercedes EQC or the Audi e-Tron. AIW
  
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• FCA to test Jeep car-sharing and other pilots

  25-01-2019 18:45
  
  Filed under:Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadLimited programs including a subscription service start this month in Boston.Continue reading FCA to test Jeep car-sharing and other pilots FCA to test Jeep car-sharing and other pilots originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aiways U5 SUV deliveries to start in August

  25-01-2019 18:35
  
  Reservations for new Aiways SUV to begin at the end of April, but right-hand drive production is still to be confirmed
  
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• Aiways U5 electric SUV to launch in UK next year

  25-01-2019 18:35
  
  Chinese manufacturer Aiways will bring its pure-electric U5 SUV to Europe in mid 2023
  
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• Aiways U5 SUV deliveries to start in August - pictures

  25-01-2019 18:30
  Aiways U5 SUV deliveries to start in August pictures
  
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• Aiways U5 electric SUV to launch in UK next year - pictures

  25-01-2019 18:30
  
  Pictures of the Aiways U5
  
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• BMW i4 prototype signals a more conventional future for i cars

  25-01-2019 18:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,BMW,Hatchback,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryIt's still more interesting than the iX3, though.Continue reading BMW i4 prototype signals a more conventional future for i cars BMW i4 prototype signals a more conventional future for i cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• After 51 years in the automotive industry, Wanganui Motors employee Dave Johnston hangs up the keys - New Zealand Herald

  25-01-2019 18:02 via nzherald.co.nz
  After 51 years in the automotive industry, Wanganui Motors employee Dave Johnston hangs up the keys  New Zealand HeraldDave Johnston has retired from Wanganui Motors after 41 years there and 51 in industry.
  
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• New MG HS plug-in hybrid revealed with 32-mile electric range

  25-01-2019 17:45
  
  MG has revealed a new plug-in hybrid version of the HS, which goes on sale in the UK this October priced from £29,995. 
  It joins the pure-electric ZS EV in the brand’s line-up, while acting as a cheaper alternative to the Peugeot 3008 PHEV and Toyota RAV4 PHEV – helping MG to cover all the bases in its electrification drive.SEE MORE Best hybrid SUVs 2020The HS is the first model to feature MG’s all-new plug-in hybrid powertrain, which comprises a turbocharged 1.5-lit
  
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• 2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport gets motorsports-inspired Drivers Series Editions

  25-01-2019 17:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,RacingThey're a little like the NASCAR-themed Monte Carlos from years ago.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport gets motorsports-inspired Drivers Series Editions 2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport gets motorsports-inspired Drivers Series Editions originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New MG HS spied - pictures

  25-01-2019 17:30
  Pictures of MG HS SUV
  
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• Car-crazy 5-year-old boy writes automakers for treasures, gets big response

  25-01-2019 17:20
  
  Filed under:Read This,Bentley,Bugatti,Ford,Lincoln,Saturn,SuzukiMost manufacturers responded with fun souvenirs.Continue reading Car-crazy 5-year-old boy writes automakers for treasures, gets big response Car-crazy 5-year-old boy writes automakers for treasures, gets big response originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Unifor's Dias urges boycott of GM's Mexico-made vehicles

  25-01-2019 17:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Unifor President Jerry Dias is asking Canadians and Americans to boycott Mexico-made General Motors vehicles in protest of the automaker’s decision to close its Oshawa assembly plant.
  
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• Automotive and transport among most-tested use cases for 5G technologies - Intelligent Transport

  25-01-2019 17:07 via intelligenttransport.com
  Automotive and transport among most-tested use cases for 5G technologies  Intelligent TransportThe transformative power of 5G networks is being tested across the world, and a new report shows that transport-specific pilots are rife.
  
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• Autonomous cars could report drunk drivers to police

  25-01-2019 17:06
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-01-25 16:41
  Huawei files patent for in-car monitoring system able to detect if the driver is drunk and even if drugs are present in the vehicleDrunk drivers of the future could soon be shopped to the police by their car, after electronics giant Huawei filed a patent for a system that allows an autonomous car to detect if its driver is drunk.
  A document filed to the European Patent Office explains that a car fitted with the technology would be able to monitor the conditio
  
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• These are the 15 cars that owners keep the longest

  25-01-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Read This,Bentley,Bugatti,Ford,Lincoln,Saturn,SuzukiSometimes original owners keep their cars a really long time. Here are the 15 vehicles people keep the longest.Continue reading These are the 15 cars that owners keep the longest These are the 15 cars that owners keep the longest originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW M8 Gran Coupe spied for the first time

  25-01-2019 16:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceHere's the four-door version of BMW's M8.Continue reading BMW M8 Gran Coupe spied for the first time BMW M8 Gran Coupe spied for the first time originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dakar Rally: is it the world's toughest race?

  25-01-2019 16:23
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-01-27 16:00
  We go behind the scenes at the 2019 Dakar Rally to find out what lures drivers, engineers and team bosses back time and time againLe Mans, the Isle of Man TT, the Indy 500 – some motorsport events truly capture the imagination, holding an almost mythological status among participants and spectators alike. And the most extreme, longest and arguably most exciting race going is the Dakar Rally.
  Now in its 41st year, the Dakar remains as gruelling as ever, but it
  
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• Aston Martin proves the battery-electric Rapide E prototype can drive

  25-01-2019 16:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Aston Martin,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceCEO Andy Palmer tweeted a video celebrating the moment.Continue reading Aston Martin proves the battery-electric Rapide E prototype can drive Aston Martin proves the battery-electric Rapide E prototype can drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Baby Ford Ranger and electrified Dodge Challenger? | Autoblog Podcast #569

  25-01-2019 16:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,Audi,Dodge,Ford,Honda,Subaru,Volvo,Coupe,Crossover,Hatchback,Truck,Wagon,Electric,Hybrid,PerformanceAnd driving the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Volvo V60 and Audi A6.Continue reading Baby Ford Ranger and electrified Dodge Challenger? | Autoblog Podcast #569 Baby Ford Ranger and electrified Dodge Challenger? | Autoblog Podcast #569 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• GMC says it's 'considering' an all-electric Sierra pickup

  25-01-2019 15:34
  
  Filed under:Green,GMC,Green Culture,Green Driving,Truck,Electric,Luxury,Off-RoadThis after Ford announced it plans to electrify the F-150.Continue reading GMC says it's 'considering' an all-electric Sierra pickup GMC says it's 'considering' an all-electric Sierra pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Hyundai i30 N 2020 review

  25-01-2019 15:30
  
  Verdict
  These 2020 updates have just added a little extra sophistication to a car that was already one of our favourite hot hatchbacks. The i30 N isn’t about to challenge a Civic Type R for outright thrills, but it’s a fast, fun and practical option – made all the more appealing by a reasonably aggressive price, and suspension that’s now a little better suited to British roads.
  As first attempts go, the Hyundai i30 N was a bit of a stormer. The first proper hot hatchback
  
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• Contact At Once! and AdvantageTec Become LivePerson Automotive And Launch End-to-End Conversational Commerce Platform for Automobile Sales and Service - PRNewswire

  25-01-2019 15:30 via prnewswire.com
  Contact At Once! and AdvantageTec Become LivePerson Automotive And Launch End-to-End Conversational Commerce Platform for Automobile Sales and Service  PRNewswireATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPSN) announced today that its automotive division, including Contact At Once! and ...
  
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• Mercedes will ramp up business with China suppliers

  25-01-2019 15:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes will deepen partnerships with Chinese suppliers since they often lead U.S. and European rivals in key technologies, the automaker’s purchasing chief said.
  
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• Lear Q4 sales and income dip

  25-01-2019 15:20
  Lear Corporation booked Q4 2018 sales of $4.9bn, compared to $5.4bn in Q4 2017. Net income of $212m and adjusted net income of $261m compared to $401m and $300m, respectively, a year ago.
  
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• Volkswagen Group Components to start production of flexible fast charging station

  25-01-2019 15:10
  Volkswagen Group Components will start production of a flexible fast charging station in 2020.
  
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• Detroit auto show still king of cars on social media compared to CES - Detroit Free Press

  25-01-2019 14:30 via freep.com
  Detroit auto show still king of cars on social media compared to CES  Detroit Free PressA study of online news and social media posts could be good news for the future of the Detroit auto show. By at least one measure, the 2019 show's automotive ...
  
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• U.S. government shutdown threatens new-car rollouts, automakers say

  25-01-2019 14:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,EmissionsNew models can't get EPA-certified.Continue reading U.S. government shutdown threatens new-car rollouts, automakers say U.S. government shutdown threatens new-car rollouts, automakers say originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mazda 3 2019 review

  25-01-2019 13:38
  
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  Image 1 of 30 27 Jan, 2019 8:00amKyle Fortune
  The new Mazda 3 is a fine example of the Japanese brand doing things its own way in a bid to deliver driving thrillsMazda revels in doing things a bit differently. By shying away from downsized petrol engines, for example, it sets itself apart from the plethora of mainstream brands.
  This is the all-new Mazda 3. It’s always been a stylish choice, but the fresh car stands out with sharp lights, neat lines and crisp detailing. When i
  
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• Mercedes-Benz to make more use of Chinese auto suppliers - Autoblog - Autoblog

  25-01-2019 13:30 via autoblog.com
  Mercedes-Benz to make more use of Chinese auto suppliers - Autoblog  AutoblogDaimler AG will deepen partnerships with Chinese auto suppliers since they often lead United States and European rivals in key technologies for electric cars ...
  
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• Mercedes-Benz to make more use of Chinese auto suppliers

  25-01-2019 13:30
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Mercedes-Benz'China is more advanced than the United States in many areas of digital innovation'Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to make more use of Chinese auto suppliers Mercedes-Benz to make more use of Chinese auto suppliers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jan 2019 07:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This Move Could Supercharge NVIDIA’s Automotive Growth - Motley Fool

  25-01-2019 13:17 via fool.com
  This Move Could Supercharge NVIDIA’s Automotive Growth  Motley FoolNVIDIA's (NASDAQ:NVDA) much-hyped automotive business has been under pressure of late. The emergence of a potent rival in the form of Intel, the loss of a ...
  
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• Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

  25-01-2019 13:12
  
  2019-01-26 10:00
  We see if the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV can topple the latest version of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVChances are, you or someone you know will soon be considering a car that is electrified to some extent.
  As manufacturers ramp up their production of this new generation of transport tech, and governments and private companies add more charging infrastructure, it’s becoming easier and more attractive to own one. But a pure-electric car isn’t for everyone just yet, b
  
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• Ghosn, Ghosn, gone - the week

  25-01-2019 12:48
  The ongoing Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance/Ghosn saga was in the news this week and our story about Nissan's CEO making clear the automaker did not want to move closer to the French partner was the top read for many people.
  
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• China's car slowdown begins to bite as Hyundai lets workers go

  25-01-2019 12:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  As China auto sales drop, automakers are starting to buckle up for the downward slope with Hyundai announcing it’s letting workers go and is reviewing production plans in the world’s biggest market.
  
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• Ghosn could walk away with millions from Renault after quitting

  25-01-2019 12:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Carlos Ghosn, who has quit as chairman and CEO of Renault, may walk away from the automaker with millions -- even as he sits in a Tokyo prison charged with financial crimes.
  
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• Saikawa, following Ghosn resignation, to step down as Nissan CEO

  25-01-2019 12:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hiroto Saikawa has said he will step down as Nissan CEO, shortly after former Chairman Carlos Ghosn resigned as chairman and CEO of Renault. The move will give the strained union between the automakers a fresh start.
  
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• Nissan's Saikawa, following Ghosn resignation, says he plans to step down as CEO

  25-01-2019 12:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hiroto Saikawa has said he will step down as Nissan CEO, shortly after former Chairman Carlos Ghosn resigned as chairman and CEO of Renault. The move will give the strained union between the automakers a fresh start.
  
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• Toshiba – Latest Ethernet bridge IC for automotive and industrial applications - Electropages

  25-01-2019 12:11 via electropages.com
  Toshiba – Latest Ethernet bridge IC for automotive and industrial applications  ElectropagesToshiba Electronics Europe has launched the TC9562 series, its latest product in the automotive network bridge IC product line. The series offers advanced ...
  
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