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• A digital mmW radar IC for automotive use - EDN.com

  13-05-2019 23:56 via edn.com
  A digital mmW radar IC for automotive use  EDN.comThe company known as Uhnder is emerging from 'stealth mode' with their first digital radar chip.
  
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• Tesla's Screen Saga Shows Why Automotive Grade Matters - The Drive

  13-05-2019 23:49 via thedrive.com
  Tesla's Screen Saga Shows Why Automotive Grade Matters  The DriveElon Musk bragged that the Model S's 17 inch screen isn't automotive grade, but now Tesla and its customers are mired in.
  
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• The Million Dollar Porsches displayed at Luftgekühlt 6

  13-05-2019 22:55
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Porsche,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,Racing,Specialty,SupercarsAir-cooled engines take over the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood.Continue reading The Million Dollar Porsches displayed at Luftgekühlt 6 The Million Dollar Porsches displayed at Luftgekühlt 6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 1939 Porsche Type 64, the precursor to the 356, is going to auction

  13-05-2019 21:50
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,Classics,Performance,RacingThe only one to survive World War II.Continue reading 1939 Porsche Type 64, the precursor to the 356, is going to auction 1939 Porsche Type 64, the precursor to the 356, is going to auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 BMW M3 spy shots reveal the performance sedan's interior

  13-05-2019 21:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceWe get close-up with the interior and exterior of the next-gen M3.Continue reading 2020 BMW M3 spy shots reveal the performance sedan's interior 2020 BMW M3 spy shots reveal the performance sedan's interior originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 15:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Kia compact SUV teased in sketches

  13-05-2019 20:52
  
  Alex Ingram2019-05-14 00:30
  The new Kia compact SUV is based on the 2019 SP Signature Concept, however it's unlikely to be sold in EuropeKia has teased images of a new compact SUV which will appeal to the “millennial generation”. The new model, which in essence will be the 2019 SP Signature Concept in production form, is unlikely to be sold in Europe, but shows us a preview of the styling direction of future Kia models.
  Sitting somewhere between the Stonic and the Sportage in terms o
  
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• 2020 Toyota Supra vs. 2020 BMW Z4 | Similar sports cars, different missions

  13-05-2019 20:40
  
  Filed under:BMW,Toyota,New Car Reviews,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,ComparisonIt's Nurburgring-tuned dynamo versus a mature Bavarian drop-topContinue reading 2020 Toyota Supra vs. 2020 BMW Z4 | Similar sports cars, different missions 2020 Toyota Supra vs. 2020 BMW Z4 | Similar sports cars, different missions originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mail trucks are reportedly catching fire at an alarming rate

  13-05-2019 20:00
  
  Filed under:Read This,Safety,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,SpecialtyMore than 120 fires in the past five years.Continue reading Mail trucks are reportedly catching fire at an alarming rate Mail trucks are reportedly catching fire at an alarming rate originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NHTSA drops plan to require vehicle brake-throttle override system

  13-05-2019 19:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Safety"When the technology is in widespread use now, there is no need to continue a rulemaking."Continue reading NHTSA drops plan to require vehicle brake-throttle override system NHTSA drops plan to require vehicle brake-throttle override system originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler aims for carbon-free cars in 20 years

  13-05-2019 19:18
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Cars wants to have a carbon-neutral new passenger car fleet within two decades and also aims to have plug-in hybrids or all-electric vehicles account for over half its car sales by 2030.
  
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• Bosch to drastically reduce platinum use in future fuel cells

  13-05-2019 19:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Alternative Fuels,HydrogenToyota and Hyundai are also cutting down on use of the precious metal.Continue reading Bosch to drastically reduce platinum use in future fuel cells Bosch to drastically reduce platinum use in future fuel cells originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 13:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen T-Cross review

  13-05-2019 18:45
  
  For Easy to driveGreat infotainmentPractical interior Our Rating 
  3.5Against Pricey compared to rivalsNot much fun to drive Low-quality interior plastics2019
  The Volkswagen T-Cross is a competent small SUV, but others offer better value The T-Cross is among the most accomplished compact crossovers in its class. Its strong points include a versatile cabin complete with a sliding rear bench seat; and an engine lineup which, while small, manages to combine more than adequate performa
  
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• Vietnam sales drop 3% in April

  13-05-2019 18:28
  New vehicle sales in Vietnam declined by 2.8% to 20,106 units in April 2019 from 20,678 units a year earlier, according to wholesale data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
  
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• Auto parts exempt from latest China tariff list - report

  13-05-2019 18:21
  China has announced it will increase tariffs imposed on about US$60bn of US goods in retaliation for president Donald Trump's latest escalation of the trade war, media reports on Monday (13 May) said.
  
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• Volkswagen T-Cross review: affordable, flexible small SUV

  13-05-2019 18:15
  The Volkswagen T-Cross is a competent small SUV, but it’s relatively expensive and lacks pizzazz
  
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• McLaren just built its 20,000th car since its road car revival in 2011

  13-05-2019 18:00
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,McLaren,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsBoth Ferrari and Lamborghini still outpace the British supercar brand.Continue reading McLaren just built its 20,000th car since its road car revival in 2011 McLaren just built its 20,000th car since its road car revival in 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched

  13-05-2019 17:58
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-05-13 16:58
  Sitting at the top of the Fiat 500 range, the two new editions add fresh colour combinations and more standard equipmentFiat has added two new models to the 500 range, called “Star” and “Rockstar.” Priced from £15,395 and £15,565 respectively, both packages add an updated colour palette, extended interior customisation options and more standard equipment.
  The Fiat 500 Star can be specced with a new metallic pink paint finish and
  
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• Honda confirms Swindon plant's 2021 closure

  13-05-2019 17:46
  Honda of the UK Manufacturing has this afternoon (13 May) informed employees it has confirmed earlier announced plans to close its English manufacturing plant in Swindon, Wiltshire, at the end of the current model's production lifecycle, in 2021.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz said to move C-Class production from Alabama

  13-05-2019 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Rumormill,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,ElectricC-Class sedan will cease to be made in Alabama in late 2020. Future U.S. market C-Class cars will be sourced elsewhere after the model's six-year tenure at the Alabama plant ends.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz said to move C-Class production from Alabama Mercedes-Benz said to move C-Class production from Alabama originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use o
  
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• McLaren Automotive builds 20000th car - Pistonheads.com

  13-05-2019 17:30 via pistonheads.com
  McLaren Automotive builds 20000th car  Pistonheads.comLess than eight years after the first McLaren was built at Woking, the firm hits a major milestone | PistonHeads.
  
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• Citroen 19_19 concept is a funky fresh French crossover EV

  13-05-2019 17:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Citroen,Crossover,Autonomous,Concept Cars,ElectricIt's autonomous, has 456 horsepower and goes 500 miles on a charge.Continue reading Citroen 19_19 concept is a funky fresh French crossover EV Citroen 19_19 concept is a funky fresh French crossover EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes sets 2039 target for entirely carbon-neutral line-up

  13-05-2019 16:50
  
  James Brodie2019-05-13 15:51
  Mercedes predicts more than half of new car sales will be plug-in by 2030, and targets all European factories to be carbon-neutral by 2022Mercedes has announced a series of new CO2 reduction targets it aims to hit over the next 20 years, which will see the brand move towards the creation of a carbon-neutral line-up of new passenger cars by 2039.
  Presenting the ‘Ambition2039’ strategy at the company’s lead factory in Sindelfingen, Stuttgart, incoming
  
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• Honda confirms sale of Swindon factory

  13-05-2019 16:50
  
  Honda has sold its factory in Swindon to logistics company Panattoni, which is promising to invest more than £700 million in the site.
  Panattoni, Europe’s largest developer of new-build industrial and logistics facilities, has already constructed and developed large-scale sites for businesses such as Amazon, the Co-op, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s and TK Maxx.SEE MORE UK car production falls 14% in worst February since 2010Honda plans to end vehicle production at the end of J
  
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• Lotus says it's hiring 200 new engineers in effort to expand

  13-05-2019 16:45
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Lotus,PerformanceChina's Geely continues to invest in the old British sports car brand.Continue reading Lotus says it's hiring 200 new engineers in effort to expand Lotus says it's hiring 200 new engineers in effort to expand originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elektrobit and Synopsys collaborate to accelerate automotive electronic system virtual development - Automotive World

  13-05-2019 16:24 via automotiveworld.com
  Elektrobit and Synopsys collaborate to accelerate automotive electronic system virtual development  Automotive WorldCollaboration enables faster deployment of virtual environments at tier 1 and OEM companies.
  
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• China auto sales fall 14.6% on year in April, 10th month of decline

  13-05-2019 16:20
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,AuctionsContinue reading China auto sales fall 14.6% on year in April, 10th month of decline China auto sales fall 14.6% on year in April, 10th month of decline originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Gruppe5 2002 is a street-legal race-ready BMW 2002 with an 803-hp V10

  13-05-2019 16:05
  
  Filed under:BMW,Sedan,Future,Lightweight,Luxury,Performance,Racing,SpecialtyNew kid on the restomod block getting help from Riley Technologies and Steve Dinan.Continue reading Gruppe5 2002 is a street-legal race-ready BMW 2002 with an 803-hp V10 Gruppe5 2002 is a street-legal race-ready BMW 2002 with an 803-hp V10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen T-Cross review - pictures

  13-05-2019 16:00
  Pictures of the Volkswagen T-Cross Move on test in the UK. Pictures by Auto Express staff photographer Pete Gibson
  
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• Volkswagen T-Cross in-depth review - pictures

  13-05-2019 16:00
  
  Pictures of the Volkswagen T-Cross
  
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• Daimler's next CEO will push alliances to cut costs

  13-05-2019 15:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Electric,FutureContinue reading Daimler's next CEO will push alliances to cut costs Daimler's next CEO will push alliances to cut costs originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche's GT division planning a Cayenne Coupe with Lamborghini Urus engine

  13-05-2019 15:35
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Porsche,Crossover,SUV,Future,Luxury,Performance,SpecialtyPorsche might have found a use for the GT5 name it trademarked in 2015.Continue reading Porsche's GT division planning a Cayenne Coupe with Lamborghini Urus engine Porsche's GT division planning a Cayenne Coupe with Lamborghini Urus engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2019 is almost here! - Automotive Testing Technology International

  13-05-2019 15:27 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2019 is almost here!  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalMore than 480 exhibitors are gearing up to reveal their latest testing equipment at next week's Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2019, which will cover ...
  
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• Mountune launches a new Volkswagen tuning brand called m52

  13-05-2019 15:22
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Volkswagen,Hatchback,PerformancePaging GTI and Golf R owners who want more power.Continue reading Mountune launches a new Volkswagen tuning brand called m52 Mountune launches a new Volkswagen tuning brand called m52 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 09:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Citroen unveils autonomous AWD EV concept

  13-05-2019 15:21
  Following the reveal of its Ami One concept (self-described as "the embodiment of urban electric mobility") last February, Citroen has announced the 19_19 which "expresses [a] vision of ultra-comfort and extended mobility to escape from the cities". It will be revealed at VivaTech in Paris on 16 May.
  
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• Mountune52 releases Volkswagen Golf GTI boost

  13-05-2019 14:29
  
  VAG division of mountune announces Stage 2+ performance boost for Mk7 and Mk7.5 Volkswagen Golf GTI
  
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• Volkswagen models to get Mountune performance upgrade

  13-05-2019 14:19
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-05-13 13:29
  The UK-based tuning company and USA-based wheel manufacturer have launched a new Volkswagen performance brand, called M52UK-based tuning specialist Mountune, has joined forces with the alloy wheel manufacturer Fifteen52, to launch a new tuning brand specifically for VW Group models. Called M52, the new brand will offer a range of aftermarket performance and styling upgrades while upholding vehicle warranty.
  M52 will launch with a handful of hardware and software up
  
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• VW models to get Mountune performance upgrade - pictures

  13-05-2019 14:15
  Pictures of Volkswagen Golf Mountune
  
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• Lewis Hamilton back on top after victory at the Spanish Grand Prix

  13-05-2019 14:01
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Frankfurt Motor Show,RacingIt's Mercedes' fifth one-two of the season.Continue reading Lewis Hamilton back on top after victory at the Spanish Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton back on top after victory at the Spanish Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 May 2019 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Byton to raise US$500m ahead of production in 2020

  13-05-2019 13:49
  Chinese electric vehicle startup Byton plans to launch a new round of fund raising in the next few months as it prepares to unveil its first production model in the third quarter of the year.
  
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• Best mini jump starter packs - pictures

  13-05-2019 13:30
  Pictures of the best mini jump starter packs
  
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• Best car jump starters - pictures

  13-05-2019 13:30
  
  Pictures of the best car jump starting packs
  
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• BAIC and Shenyang Motor ink car sharing partnership

  13-05-2019 13:16
  China's Shenyang Motor Group and BAIC Motor announced a new car sharing partnership this week as they look to take on the rapidly expanding Chinese market for car-sharing services.
  
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• Droitwich automotive firm receives award for high standards and visit from the MP and Mayor - Droitwich Standard

  13-05-2019 13:00 via droitwichstandard.co.uk
  Droitwich automotive firm receives award for high standards and visit from the MP and Mayor  Droitwich StandardCHESS Plastics in Droitwich received a visit from Mid Worcestershire MP Nigel Huddleston and Town Mayor Coun Christine Bowden who wanted an insight into ...
  
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• Automotive Sensors Market is expected to witness a CAGR of 7.6% during 2018 to 2028 - Wiki Times

  13-05-2019 12:56 via wikitimes.co.uk
  Automotive Sensors Market is expected to witness a CAGR of 7.6% during 2018 to 2028  Wiki TimesFuture Market Insights (FMI) has published a new report on automotive sensors, titled “Automotive Sensors Market: Global Industry Analysis, 2013 – 2017 and ...
  
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• Modified BMW i8 Roadster revealed as new Formula E safety car

  13-05-2019 12:44
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-05-13 11:50
  A specially-modified BMW i8 Roadster will act as the safety car in this year’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship BMW has unveiled its new i8 Roadster safety car. It was unwrapped on the eve of this year’s E-Prix at the “Yacht Club de Monaco” and, like its sister model the previous i8 Coupe safety car, it features a few performance upgrades, tweaked styling and a wild livery. BMW claims its new i8 Roadster is the world’s first open-topped
  
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• ZF to acquire occupant recognition software specialist

  13-05-2019 12:24
  ZF plans to acquire 90% of the shares in Simi Reality Motion Systems GmbH, a company that specialises in occupant recognition software.
  
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• New Citroen 19_19 Concept previews French firm’s future

  13-05-2019 12:12
  
  John McIlroy2019-05-13 13:00
  The electric Citroen 19_19 Concept has been revealed as part of the brand’s centenary celebrations, showcasing future interior technologyThis is the Citroen 19_19 Concept, an outlandish celebration of the company’s centenary but one that showcases where the French brand may take future treatments of branding and interior finishes. 
  At 4,655mm long, the 19_19 is about the same length as a Peugeot 5008 - but despite its rakish roofline, it’s abou
  
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• Marshall Motor Group places best of automotive in Workplace awards - Motor Trader

  13-05-2019 12:08 via motortrader.com
  Marshall Motor Group places best of automotive in Workplace awards  Motor TraderMarshall Motor Group has been ranked highest among motor industry companies in the Great Place to Work's UK's Best Workplaces 2019 in the Super Large (1 ...
  
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• Vauxhall launches its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

  13-05-2019 12:06
  Vauxhall is introducing a plug-in hybrid version of its Grandland X SUV. It is the brand's first ever plug-in hybrid and is badged Hybrid4.
  
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• Calsonic and Magneti move to single brand name

  13-05-2019 11:59
  Calsonic Kansei and Magneti Marelli are to unite using the Marelli brand.
  
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