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• NASA’s electric vehicle reimagines on-road maneuverability

  29-05-2019 23:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoAll 4 wheels are completely independent from each other.Continue reading NASA’s electric vehicle reimagines on-road maneuverability NASA’s electric vehicle reimagines on-road maneuverability originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Brabus attacks the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door, gives it 800 horsepower

  29-05-2019 23:25
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceIt'll hit 60 mph in under 3 seconds now.Continue reading Brabus attacks the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door, gives it 800 horsepower Brabus attacks the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door, gives it 800 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 17:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This bike rack holds road, hybrid, and some mountain bikes for $69.99

  29-05-2019 23:10
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Affiliate PostsPerfect for storing your bikes where space is a concern.Continue reading This bike rack holds road, hybrid, and some mountain bikes for $69.99 This bike rack holds road, hybrid, and some mountain bikes for $69.99 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model S to get Model 3 minimalist interior, says report

  29-05-2019 22:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Tesla,Green Driving,Hatchback,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryA longer-range battery is also in the works.Continue reading Tesla Model S to get Model 3 minimalist interior, says report Tesla Model S to get Model 3 minimalist interior, says report originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA, Renault face tall odds delivering on cost-cutting promises in merger

  29-05-2019 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA and Renault have raised the stakes for themselves by ruling out plant closures. That increases the pressure to achieve more than $5 billion in promised annual savings from pooling procurement and research investments.
  
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• 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is revealed as the Blazer's little sibling

  29-05-2019 22:20
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Crossover,BudgetBut not too small, because the Trax will stick around.Continue reading 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is revealed as the Blazer's little sibling 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is revealed as the Blazer's little sibling originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia compact crossover caught completely uncovered, and it's called Seltos

  29-05-2019 21:55
  
  Filed under:Kia,CrossoverIt looks bigger than a Soul, smaller than a Sportage.Continue reading Kia compact crossover caught completely uncovered, and it's called Seltos Kia compact crossover caught completely uncovered, and it's called Seltos originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk wants regular internal meetings on Tesla deliveries

  29-05-2019 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote that, starting Thursday, he will hold calls with teams in America, Asia and Europe every two days to “understand what’s needed to accelerate” Tesla’s rate of deliveries.
  
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• Hennessey Maximus turns 2020 Jeep Gladiator into a 1,000-horsepower monster

  29-05-2019 21:40
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Jeep,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceIt has a hopped-up Hellcat engine.Continue reading Hennessey Maximus turns 2020 Jeep Gladiator into a 1,000-horsepower monster Hennessey Maximus turns 2020 Jeep Gladiator into a 1,000-horsepower monster originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW employees to vote on whether to join UAW in Tenn.

  29-05-2019 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  The much anticipated UAW vote is set for June 12-14. VW has said it has taken a neutral position on whether the Tennessee workers should unionize.
  
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• Book One of These Automotive Airbnb Experiences for Your Next Adventure - Yahoo News

  29-05-2019 20:13 via news.yahoo.com
  Book One of These Automotive Airbnb Experiences for Your Next Adventure  Yahoo NewsBefore you start putting together your summer vacation plans for 2019, you should take a look at some of Airbnb's coolest automotive-related experiences to help ...
  
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• Reagor ordered to pay Ford Credit what it's owed

  29-05-2019 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. District Judge Sam Cummings of Texas signed an order saying that due to the passage of time, Ford Credit can file an amended judgment for what is owed in the case. It must do so on or before June 3.
  
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• BMW's Intelligent Voice Assistant Integrates Nuance Automotive Tech - Mobile ID World

  29-05-2019 19:56 via mobileidworld.com
  BMW's Intelligent Voice Assistant Integrates Nuance Automotive Tech  Mobile ID WorldNuance Automotive has found another partner for its conversational voice interface, announcing that its AI tech is in BMW's Intelligent Personal Assistant.
  
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• Ferrari SF90 Stradale is a 986-horsepower plug-in hybrid

  29-05-2019 19:53
  
  Filed under:Green,Ferrari,Coupe,Hybrid,Performance,SupercarsIt makes nearly 1,000 horsepowerContinue reading Ferrari SF90 Stradale is a 986-horsepower plug-in hybrid Ferrari SF90 Stradale is a 986-horsepower plug-in hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 13:53:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari SF90 Stradale sets new high mark for power

  29-05-2019 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 986-hp car is powered by a turbocharged gasoline engine that delivers 769 hp, the highest performance ever achieved by an eight-cylinder unit in Ferrari's history. The remaining 217 hp is supplied by three electric motors, one at the rear and two on the front axle.
  
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• Global Markets for Automotive Software to 2024 - OEMs Focus on Reducing Software Development Costs - PRNewswire

  29-05-2019 19:00 via prnewswire.com
  Global Markets for Automotive Software to 2024 - OEMs Focus on Reducing Software Development Costs  PRNewswireDUBLIN, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Software: Global Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ...
  
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• Odell Beckham Jr.'s custom Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy is larger than life

  29-05-2019 18:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Etc.,Rolls-Royce,SUV,LuxuryHe also added an orange wrap, subwoofers, and ForgiatosContinue reading Odell Beckham Jr.'s custom Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy is larger than life Odell Beckham Jr.'s custom Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy is larger than life originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Odell Beckham Jr.'s custom Rolls-Royce hood ornament catches the true Spirit of Ecstasy

  29-05-2019 18:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Etc.,Rolls-Royce,SUV,LuxuryHe also added an orange wrap, subwoofers, and ForgiatosContinue reading Odell Beckham Jr.'s custom Rolls-Royce hood ornament catches the true Spirit of Ecstasy Odell Beckham Jr.'s custom Rolls-Royce hood ornament catches the true Spirit of Ecstasy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW names 17-year veteran to top N.A. marketing post

  29-05-2019 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uwe Dreher, who led the launch of the automaker's i electrified vehicle subbrand, will replace Trudy Hardy on July 1. Hardy will become vice president of BMW Motorrad of the Americas.
  
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• New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models

  29-05-2019 17:57
  
  James Brodie2019-05-29 18:30
  The first plug-in hybrid Ferrari is the SP90 Stradale, a V8 supercar, but electrification will work its way across Ferrari's rangeFerrari will trickle down its new plug-in hybrid technology applied to the SF90 Stradale onto smaller, less expensive models as the brand goes in search of new customers.
  The new Ferrari SF90 Stradale, the first ever plug-in hybrid from the Itailian firm, sits as a flagship model in Ferrari’s series production range. While that leave
  
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• 2019 Jeep Wrangler Review and Buying Guide | Still in a class of its own

  29-05-2019 17:40
  
  Filed under:Jeep,New Car Reviews,SUV,Off-Road,Buying GuideDiving into pricing, specs, features, fuel economy and photos.Continue reading 2019 Jeep Wrangler Review and Buying Guide | Still in a class of its own 2019 Jeep Wrangler Review and Buying Guide | Still in a class of its own originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• WaveSense, a TU-Automotive Detroit Awards Finalist In Two Categories, to Exhibit at TU-Automotive Detroit - GlobeNewswire

  29-05-2019 17:30 via globenewswire.com
  WaveSense, a TU-Automotive Detroit Awards Finalist In Two Categories, to Exhibit at TU-Automotive Detroit  GlobeNewswireSOMERVILLE, Mass., May 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveSense, Inc., providing the safest and most reliable navigation for self-driving vehicles and ...
  
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• Buick Encore GX for U.S. arriving in early 2020

  29-05-2019 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Encore GX will slot between the subcompact Encore and compact Envision crossovers in the U.S. lineup.
  
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• 2020 Buick Encore GX revealed as a bigger smaller crossover

  29-05-2019 17:20
  
  Filed under:Buick,Crossover,LuxuryIt fits between Encore and Envision.Continue reading 2020 Buick Encore GX revealed as a bigger smaller crossover 2020 Buick Encore GX revealed as a bigger smaller crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi E-Tron performance variant spied running around the Nurburgring

  29-05-2019 17:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Audi,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceA faster electric crossover appears to be in the works.Continue reading Audi E-Tron performance variant spied running around the Nurburgring Audi E-Tron performance variant spied running around the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley Motors named UK's top automotive employer for school leavers - Business Leader

  29-05-2019 16:44 via businessleader.co.uk
  Bentley Motors named UK's top automotive employer for school leavers  Business LeaderBentley Motors has been recognised as the number one automotive employer for school leavers in the UK for the second year running.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover reveals sensory steering wheel

  29-05-2019 16:15
  
  Faris Sultan2019-05-29 15:18
  Jaguar Land Rover has developed a new sensory steering wheel that uses temperature-based instructions to inform drivers about navigationJaguar Land Rover has partnered with Glasgow University to develop a new sensory steering wheel that heats and cools to inform drivers of upcoming junctions.
  To alert drivers, the temperature of the sides of the steering wheel changes by a difference of six degrees celsius but can be adjusted to suit individuals. JLR said the tech wi
  
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• Nissan puts brakes on FCA-Renault merger plan

  29-05-2019 16:03
  Nissan has reportedly indicated it is not yet ready to commit to the proposed merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Renault.
  
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• Global Automotive Ventilated Seat Market Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis 2019-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  29-05-2019 15:59 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Ventilated Seat Market Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis 2019-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive Ventilated Seat Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis" report has been added to ...
  
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• SpotSee Provides Real-Time Data and Location Alerts for Automotive Manufacturers - Business Wire

  29-05-2019 15:50 via businesswire.com
  SpotSee Provides Real-Time Data and Location Alerts for Automotive Manufacturers  Business WireSpotSee provides automotive suppliers and manufacturers with real-time impact, tilt and vibration alerts to identify issues within the supply chain.
  
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• Start a bad or failing car battery with this portable jump starter

  29-05-2019 15:40
  
  Unfortunately, your car battery doesn't always wait for the most convenient times to fail. A portable car charger allows you to take your destiny into your own hands so you'll never be begging strangers for a jump again.Continue reading Start a bad or failing car battery with this portable jump starter Start a bad or failing car battery with this portable jump starter originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Em
  
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• Global Automotive Skid Plate Market 2019-2023 - Growing Availability of Bumper Skid Plates as OEM Fitment in Compact SUV and Crossovers - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  29-05-2019 15:34 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Skid Plate Market 2019-2023 - Growing Availability of Bumper Skid Plates as OEM Fitment in Compact SUV and Crossovers - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Skid Plate Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  
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• New Bentley Flying Spur will be first Bentley with four-wheel steering

  29-05-2019 15:30
  
  Filed under:Bentley,Sedan,LuxuryVideo gives us a better glimpse of the carContinue reading New Bentley Flying Spur will be first Bentley with four-wheel steering New Bentley Flying Spur will be first Bentley with four-wheel steering originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche CEO appears to be under criminal investigation

  29-05-2019 15:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,PorscheAutomakers' offices raided; questions involve payments to union official.Continue reading Porsche CEO appears to be under criminal investigation Porsche CEO appears to be under criminal investigation originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SEAT uses supercomputer for aerodynamics

  29-05-2019 15:01
  VW Group-owned SEAT says it uses the most powerful computer in Spain, and the seventh in Europe, to improve the aerodynamic design of its cars.
  
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• Volvo: Mixed-reality tool is car development 'game changer'

  29-05-2019 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo says the tool will allow designers and engineers to drive next-generation vehicles years before they exist, saving time and money while improving safety.
  
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• SEAT to re-enter China market 'in next 2-3 years'

  29-05-2019 14:57
  VW Group says it is expanding its business in China and ramping up plans to add the SEAT brand to its biggest market with a focus on electric cars.
  
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• Infiniti will move back to Japan from Hong Kong in 2020

  29-05-2019 14:45
  
  Filed under:Infiniti,Nissan,LuxuryThe move will create 'more operational efficiencies' with parent company Nissan.Continue reading Infiniti will move back to Japan from Hong Kong in 2020 Infiniti will move back to Japan from Hong Kong in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen T-Cross vs Mazda CX-3 vs SEAT Arona

  29-05-2019 14:31
  
  2019-06-01 10:00
  VW are late to the small SUV party with the T-Cross - we test it against the SEAT Arona and Mazda CX-3 to see if it's been worth the waitVolkswagen has taken its time to release a small SUV. The brand’s slightly larger T-Roc is a raised-up version of the firm’s Golf family hatchback, so think of this T-Cross as a jacked-up Polo.
  It’s not quite as simple as that, but the supermini-based SUV class is booming; that much is obvious if you take a quick look at the n
  
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• Worker and Workhorse: New York Times examines two sides of Lordstown shutdown

  29-05-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Read This,Chevrolet,GMHow the GM plant's closure affected one family, and a savior in need of saving.Continue reading Worker and Workhorse: New York Times examines two sides of Lordstown shutdown Worker and Workhorse: New York Times examines two sides of Lordstown shutdown originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Hypervisor Market 2019-2023 | Adoption of Vehicle Platooning to Boost Growth | Technavio - Business Wire

  29-05-2019 14:30 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Hypervisor Market 2019-2023 | Adoption of Vehicle Platooning to Boost Growth | Technavio  Business WireThe global automotive hypervisor market is expected to post a CAGR close to 5% during the period 2019-2023, according to Technavio.
  
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• Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads

  29-05-2019 14:17
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-05-30 00:01
  Last year saw the lowest number of uninsured drivers caught on the road since 2012, even though 2017, by contrast, saw the mostFewer drivers were caught behind the wheel without insurance in 2018 than in any year since 2012, new figures have revealed.
  Police apprehended 79,713 uninsured motorists last year – the lowest number in the last seven years – compared with 118,698 in 2017, which was the highest number since 2012, according to a Freedom of
  
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• Global Automotive Dashboard Camera Market 2019-2023| Introduction of Energy-Efficient Dashboard Cameras to Boost Growth| Technavio - Business Wire

  29-05-2019 14:15 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Dashboard Camera Market 2019-2023| Introduction of Energy-Efficient Dashboard Cameras to Boost Growth| Technavio  Business WireThe global automotive dashboard camera market is expected to post a CAGR close to 11% during the period 2019-2023, according to Technavio.
  
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• Nissan tells Renault it is 'not opposed' to Fiat Chrysler merger plan

  29-05-2019 14:10
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Fiat,Nissan,Renault"Many details need to be worked out" before Nissan solidifies its position.Continue reading Nissan tells Renault it is 'not opposed' to Fiat Chrysler merger plan Nissan tells Renault it is 'not opposed' to Fiat Chrysler merger plan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2019 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK has more electric car charging sites than fuel stations

  29-05-2019 13:49
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-05-29 14:40
  Data shows there are now 8,471 EV charging sites in the UK with a total of 13,613 chargers, compared with 8,400 fuel stationsThe number of public electric vehicle (EV) charging sites in the UK now outnumbers the number of fuel stations for the first time.
  As of 22 May 2019, there were 8,471 public EV charging stations across the UK with a total of 13,613 chargers, according to figures from Zap-Map, while data from the Experian Catalist Market Summar
  
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• Insurance premiums set to rise for cars vulnerable to keyless theft

  29-05-2019 12:54
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-05-29 11:54
  Experts set to increase “risk rating” system insurance companies use to set premiums for cars vulnerable to keyless relay attacks Cars that are vulnerable to keyless theft are set to face higher insurance costs, after the industry experts responsible for setting vehicle “risk ratings” confirmed they would be penalising vehicles that are susceptible to relay attacks.
  Thatcham Research, the insurance industry’s automotive research centre
  
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• Saint-Gobain acquires Pritex

  29-05-2019 12:50
  Saint-Gobain has acquired Pritex, a company involved in acoustic and thermal insulation solutions made from polymer-based composite materials and intended for the mobility market.
  
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• Nippon Sheet Glass appoints new external director

  29-05-2019 12:49
  Nippon Sheet Glass says Jörg Raupach Sumiya has been nominated to join the company's board as new external director, effective 27 June, 2019.
  
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• Hyundai Motor unveils Electric Double-Decker Bus

  29-05-2019 12:47
  Hyundai Motor has unveiled an electric double-decker bus which is a first of its kind for Hyundai and is part of the company's effort to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.
  
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• Next Audi A8 set to go all-electric

  29-05-2019 12:10
  
  Alex Ingram2019-05-29 11:40
  Audi looks set to take on the Tesla Model S with a zero-emission version of its next-generation A8 luxury saloonAudi is considering revolutionising the next A8 luxury saloon by offering it exclusively with fully electric power. Audi Chairman of the Board Bran Schot announced the plan at the brand’s annual general meeting. 
  Schot said, “The next generation of the Audi A8 might well be all-electric. That has not been decided yet, but I can well imagine
  
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