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• SEC Filings Pave Way for Nuance Automotive Spinoff - Mobile ID World

  23-08-2019 20:43 via mobileidworld.com
  SEC Filings Pave Way for Nuance Automotive Spinoff  Mobile ID WorldNuance has officially filed its Form 10 Registration Statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the spinoff of its automotive division...
  
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• Richard Hammond will co-host a new Amazon Prime show

  23-08-2019 20:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/MoviesContinue reading Richard Hammond will co-host a new Amazon Prime show Richard Hammond will co-host a new Amazon Prime show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1995 Audi S6

  23-08-2019 20:21
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive History,sedanContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 1995 Audi S6 Junkyard Gem: 1995 Audi S6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Welcome Audi RS6 Avant, goodbye Lincoln Continental | Autoblog Podcast #592

  23-08-2019 20:00
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Rumormill,Spy Photos,Audi,BMW,Ford,Lincoln,Mazda,RAM,Toyota,Truck,Convertible,Crossover,SUV,Wagon,Diesel,Electric,Future,Luxury,sedanContinue reading Welcome Audi RS6 Avant, goodbye Lincoln Continental | Autoblog Podcast #592 Welcome Audi RS6 Avant, goodbye Lincoln Continental | Autoblog Podcast #592 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW fired 204 staff for breaching rules in compliance crackdown

  23-08-2019 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW is cracking down on illicit conduct as it seeks to move past its diesel-cheating crisis that has cost the automaker $33 billion.
  
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• VW will reveal a new logo at the Frankfurt motor show

  23-08-2019 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  The new, more two-dimensional logo will replace one that was introduced in 2000, which featured a three-dimensional surface and was lit from the top left quarter because that look was in vogue at the time. 
  
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• 3D displays, esports, outer space and the VW logo - the week

  23-08-2019 19:15
  There is, undeniably, some very impressive R&D work going on with things like stereoscopic displays and augmented reality.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Bolt EV extends driving range by 21 miles

  23-08-2019 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors said its battery engineering team extended the Bolt EV's range 21 miles by improving the energy of the cell electrodes through small but impactful chemistry changes.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz C-Class interior spied revealing a touchscreen heaven

  23-08-2019 19:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Technology,Infotainment,sedanContinue reading Mercedes-Benz C-Class interior spied revealing a touchscreen heaven Mercedes-Benz C-Class interior spied revealing a touchscreen heaven originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda will introduce new front passenger airbag design in 2020

  23-08-2019 18:30
  
  Filed under:Honda,SafetyContinue reading Honda will introduce new front passenger airbag design in 2020 Honda will introduce new front passenger airbag design in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi teases AI:TRAIL quattro concept

  23-08-2019 18:28
  
  Alex Ingram2019-08-23 17:20
  The AI:TRAIL quattro concept showcases Audi's vision of future 4x4sAudi has released a teaser image of the AI:TRAIL quattro: a concept car that gives a glimpse of how 4x4s might evolve in the distant future. 
  The render shows the AI:TRAIL in profile, and it’s off-road bias is clear: the concept has no front and rear overhangs at all, which should enable huge approach and departure angles while covering tough terrain. Combined with the raised suspension and
  
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• Global Automotive Cybersecurity Market Analysis, 2019 to 2029 - Increasing Implementation of MaaS & Vehicle Platooning Provides Lucrative Opportunities - GlobeNewswire

  23-08-2019 18:27 via globenewswire.com
  Global Automotive Cybersecurity Market Analysis, 2019 to 2029 - Increasing Implementation of MaaS & Vehicle Platooning Provides Lucrative Opportunities  GlobeNewswireDublin, Aug. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Automotive Cybersecurity Market: Focus on Cybersecurity Solution for Passenger Vehicles and ...
  
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• 3D displays, esports, outer space and the VW logo - the week - just-auto.com

  23-08-2019 18:22 via just-auto.com
  3D displays, esports, outer space and the VW logo - the week  just-auto.comThere is, undeniably, some very impressive R&D work going on with things like stereoscopic displays and augmented reality. These technologies hold out the ...
  
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• China announces tariff hike on $75 billion of US products

  23-08-2019 18:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,China,United StatesChina on Friday announced tariff hikes on $75 billion of U.S. products in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest planned increase, deepening a conflict over trade and technology that threatens to tip a weakening global economy into recession.China also will increase import duties on U.S.-made autos and auto parts, the Finance Ministry announced.It gave no details of what goods would be affected but the timing matches T
  
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• Lear retains top spot in J.D. Power seat quality study

  23-08-2019 17:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Overall automotive seat quality continues to improve across the industry, the annual J.D. Power study said.
  
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• Lamborghini will unveil an enigmatic hypercar at the Frankfurt auto show

  23-08-2019 17:30
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Frankfurt Motor Show,LamborghiniContinue reading Lamborghini will unveil an enigmatic hypercar at the Frankfurt auto show Lamborghini will unveil an enigmatic hypercar at the Frankfurt auto show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ford Focus ST Estate 2019 review

  23-08-2019 17:21
  
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  Image 1 of 20 26 Aug, 2019 2:00pmSean Carson
  The new Ford Focus ST Estate offers all the thrills of the standard hot hatch, but in a more practical packageAffordable, practical performance cars are being squeezed by hot SUVs. For many, if you want usability in a fast package, then a higher-riding crossover is the on-trend vehicle at the moment. 
  But what if you don’t want to sacrifice the driving experience that these raised up off-roader based vehicles inevitably compro
  
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• Blue Bird has taken more than 100 orders for electric school buses

  23-08-2019 17:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Canada,United States,ElectricContinue reading Blue Bird has taken more than 100 orders for electric school buses Blue Bird has taken more than 100 orders for electric school buses originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition 2019 review

  23-08-2019 17:10
  
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  Image 1 of 12 23 Aug, 2019 4:15pmSean Carson
  The Ford Fiesta ST is our favourite junior hot hatch, but does the new Performance Edition make the driving experience even better? The Ford Fiesta ST is the best car in its class. But the firm wasn’t content with that, so it’s enhanced what its junior hot hatch offers with this very bright Fiesta ST Performance Edition. 
  Orange is the only colour available, and alongside the new paint job this even-hotter ST benefits fr
  
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• Armour-plated BMW X5 Protection VR6 launched

  23-08-2019 17:03
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-08-26 23:01
  The BMW X5 Protection VR6 is an armoured version of the standard X5 SUV, which can shrug off grenade blasts and rifle fireBMW has released an armour-plated version of its X5 SUV, called the X5 Protection VR6. It's designed to offer both private customers and diplomatic personnel protection against violent attacks and organised crime.
  The X5 Protection VR6’s chassis features a strengthened passenger safety cell and an armoured luggage compartment, while its ex
  
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• Volkswagen to recall 679,00 cars for rollaway risk

  23-08-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Volkswagen,Convertible,Coupe,Hatchback,Wagon,sedanContinue reading Volkswagen to recall 679,00 cars for rollaway risk Volkswagen to recall 679,00 cars for rollaway risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda enhances passenger-side safety with Autoliv's next-gen airbag

  23-08-2019 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda's new airbag, co-developed with Swedish supplier Autoliv, utilizes four major components, unlike conventional passenger-side airbags that use one inflatable part, to reduce the probability of injuries in a wider variety of frontal crashes.
  
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• Audi AI:Trail Quattro electric off-road concept coming to Frankfurt

  23-08-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Frankfurt Motor Show,Audi,Crossover,SUV,Concept Cars,Electric,Off-RoadContinue reading Audi AI:Trail Quattro electric off-road concept coming to Frankfurt Audi AI:Trail Quattro electric off-road concept coming to Frankfurt originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sons of energy: Your kids could own an electric Harley for only $649

  23-08-2019 16:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Motorcycle,Bikes,ElectricContinue reading Sons of energy: Your kids could own an electric Harley for only $649 Sons of energy: Your kids could own an electric Harley for only $649 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Government makes it easier to close roads for street parties

  23-08-2019 16:17
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-08-23 15:00
  Department for Transport tells councils ‘play streets’ do not need to be advertised before road closures can be approvedStreet parties that involve residential roads being closed look set to return to British life in a big way, after the Department for Transport (DfT) announced it had written to local councils, telling them that the process for approving street parties has been made easier.
  The parties - officially known as ‘Play Streets’ in
  
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• This tire shine spray is only $14.42 for the next 4 hours

  23-08-2019 16:00
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsShiny tires are important if you want a truly stunning look for your car. For less than $15 dollars, you can pick up this 18oz Car Guys premium tire shine spray to get the shine you want right now.Continue reading This tire shine spray is only $14.42 for the next 4 hours This tire shine spray is only $14.42 for the next 4 hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• Cooper Standard adapts purchasing organisation

  23-08-2019 15:32
  Cooper Standard is changing its purchasing organisation to a global commodity structure.
  
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• Six automotive sets from the LEGO® City range the kids will love - Top Gear

  23-08-2019 15:30 via topgear.com
  Six automotive sets from the LEGO® City range the kids will love  Top GearThese fun-packed toys from the LEGO® City range will not only make you very popular come the festive season – you might even start playing with them yourself.
  
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• 2020 Honda Civic Si loses fuel economy in pursuit of acceleration

  23-08-2019 15:30
  
  Filed under:Honda,Coupe,Performance,sedanContinue reading 2020 Honda Civic Si loses fuel economy in pursuit of acceleration 2020 Honda Civic Si loses fuel economy in pursuit of acceleration originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW X7 review - gallery

  23-08-2019 15:15
  
  Pictures of the 2022 facelifted BMW X7 SUV
  
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• Global Automotive Dyno (Chassis & Engine) Market Report 2019: Market was Valued at $891 Million in 2018 and is Expected to Reach a Value of 1.03 Billion by 2024 - PRNewswire

  23-08-2019 15:00 via prnewswire.com
  Global Automotive Dyno (Chassis & Engine) Market Report 2019: Market was Valued at $891 Million in 2018 and is Expected to Reach a Value of 1.03 Billion by 2024  PRNewswireDUBLIN, Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Dyno Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" ...
  
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• OİB to Showcase in Russia Innovations by the Turkish Automotive Sector - PR Newswire UK

  23-08-2019 14:39 via prnewswire.co.uk
  OİB to Showcase in Russia Innovations by the Turkish Automotive Sector  PR Newswire UKMOSCOW, Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive sector, the industry leading Turkish exports, is preparing to participate in the MIMS Automechanika ...
  
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• Suzuki to help with lunar exploration tech

  23-08-2019 14:24
  Suzuki and ispace, a lunar exploration company headquartered in Tokyo, have announced that Suzuki has become a 'corporate partner' of HAKUTO-R, described as the world's first commercial lunar exploration program.
  
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• Cupra (SEAT) gives new EV interior glimpse

  23-08-2019 14:21
  The Cupra brand - which came out of SEAT as a sub-brand and is now standalone - has released a teaser image of the interior of its first all-electric road vehicle.
  
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• BMW X7 review

  23-08-2019 14:09
  
  For Very comfortableGood to driveHigh-quality interiorOur Rating 
  4Against Feels big on UK roadsExpensive to buyHigh running costs2019
  The BMW X7 is one of the largest and most luxurious SUVs money can buyThe X7 is BMW’s flagship – large, luxurious and filled with the latest technology. A range of powerful engines are offered and while it’s not the cheapest to run, the X7 drives far better than you’d expect for a car of its considerable size and weight. A V
  
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• VW expands EV charging stations at German sites

  23-08-2019 13:49
  The Volkswagen brand is installing some 4,000 charging points at its German sites by 2025 and the first are already up and running, it says.
  
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• Thai vehicle market down slightly in July

  23-08-2019 13:09
  Thailand's new vehicle market declined for a second straight month in July, albeit by just 1.1% to 81,044 units from strong year-earlier sales of 81,946 units, according to wholesale data compiled by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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• SsangYong UK's MD Nick Laird on the push to double sales

  23-08-2019 12:52
  We sit down with Nick Laird, SsangYong UK's Managing Director at the launch of the new Korando SUV to learn more about the plan to double sales
  
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• New Alpina XD3 2019 review

  23-08-2019 12:52
  
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  Image 1 of 24 25 Aug, 2019 4:00pmAlex Ingram
  The new Alpina XD3 offers a more luxurious alternative to the standard BMW X3, but is it worth the extra money?Do you like the BMW X3, but don’t quite find it special or unique enough? Well Alpina might just have you covered. The Bavarian tuner has turned its attention to BMW’s capable mid-size SUV to create this: the new XD3. 
  The XD3 starts life as a regular X3, but then it’s treated to a sporty makeover typical
  
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• Waymo expands autonomous car testing to Florida

  23-08-2019 12:04
  Waymo says it will soon begin piloting autonomous cars in Florida, expanding from its initial test cities of Novi, Kirkland, Washington, San Francisco and Phoenix.
  
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• Skoda opens new paint shop at Mlada Boleslav plant

  23-08-2019 12:01
  Skoda Auto has opened a new paint shop at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav.
  
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• Mitsubishi expands North America dealer network

  23-08-2019 11:58
  Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA)  has opened the newest addition to its North American dealer network - Johnny Legends Mitsubishi in Las Vegas.
  
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• Mercedes confirms new Citan and electric variant

  23-08-2019 11:56
  Mercedes-Benz says it will continue its engagement in the small van segment and has decided on the successor of its small van Citan as part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans product portfolio - including an electric version.
  
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• Hella Pagid expands product range for LCVs

  23-08-2019 11:55
  Hella Pagid has expanded its range of wearing parts and brake hydraulics for light commercial vehicles.
  
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• More heavy metal to star at the Petersen Automotive Museum in 2020 - Motoring Research

  23-08-2019 11:49 via motoringresearch.com
  More heavy metal to star at the Petersen Automotive Museum in 2020  Motoring ResearchCollection of cars owned by Metallica frontman James Hetfield will take center stage at the Petersen as part of new exhibits scheduled for next year.
  
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• Volkswagen to show new logo at IAA

  23-08-2019 11:42
  Volkswagen says it will present a new brand design and new logo at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It also say the presentation of the brand is to become 'significantly younger, more digital and generally more modern'. Any significant visual change to the iconic VW logo that has essentially remained unchanged for many decades is sure to attract considerable interest and possibly controversy.
  
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• Daimler expands e-trucks field tests in North America

  23-08-2019 11:42
  Daimler Trucks is further expanding its field tests for medium and heavy-duty e-trucks in North America.
  
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• Global Automotive Fuel Tank Market Report 2019: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  23-08-2019 11:09 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Fuel Tank Market Report 2019: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive Fuel Tank Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has ...
  
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• Beep teams with Bestmile for autonomous fleets

  23-08-2019 10:58
  Beep, a Florida-based autonomous mobility solutions company, has announced a partnership with Bestmile, to use its Fleet Orchestration Platform to plan, manage and orchestrate its autonomous shuttle fleets.
  
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• ‘How will the National Grid cope when millions of EVs are plugged in?’

  23-08-2019 10:31
  
  Mike Rutherford2019-08-25 12:00
  After recent National Grid power cuts, Mike Rutherford thinks the UK is a long way away from being able to cope with the EV revolutionLast week, between 7am and 9.30pm, I was wheeled in by Sky, the BBC and LBC to discuss the four big motoring issues of the moment.
  The first topic was the recent National Grid power cuts that incapacitated large parts of England and Wales. A North Sea wind farm failed at the same time as a power station in Cambridge.
  • Best ele
  
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