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• This mobility scooter folds and unfolds with a button

  04-09-2019 23:30
  
  Filed under:Autoblog Minute,Videos,Original VideoA foldable mobility scooter. The R30 from Di Blasi folds and unfolds with the just the press of a button. R30 has a max speed of 4 mph and 12.5 miles of electric range. The scooter weighs 55 lbs and has a carrying capacity of 220 lbs, and it’s only 24.5-inches wide when unfolded.The R30 is a foldable mobility scooter from the Italian company Di Blasi. The R30 can fold and unfold with the press of a button. It can carry up to 220 pounds and h
  
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• We get our first real look inside the Porsche Taycan

  04-09-2019 23:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Deep Dive,Electric,sedanContinue reading We get our first real look inside the Porsche Taycan We get our first real look inside the Porsche Taycan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• We get our first real look at the Porsche Taycan interior

  04-09-2019 23:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Deep Dive,Electric,sedanContinue reading We get our first real look at the Porsche Taycan interior We get our first real look at the Porsche Taycan interior originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S | How they compare on paper

  04-09-2019 22:31
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Tesla,Hatchback,Electric,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S | How they compare on paper Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S | How they compare on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 16:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren is in no rush to follow Lotus into the electric hypercar segment

  04-09-2019 21:27
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,McLaren,Electric,Future,PerformanceContinue reading McLaren is in no rush to follow Lotus into the electric hypercar segment McLaren is in no rush to follow Lotus into the electric hypercar segment originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 15:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers commit to rear-seat reminders in nearly all vehicles by 2025

  04-09-2019 20:41
  
  Filed under:Etc.,GM,Hyundai,Safety,Technology,FutureContinue reading Automakers commit to rear-seat reminders in nearly all vehicles by 2025 Automakers commit to rear-seat reminders in nearly all vehicles by 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 14:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 2006 Pontiac Solstice

  04-09-2019 19:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Pontiac,Automotive History,ConvertibleContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 2006 Pontiac Solstice Junkyard Gem: 2006 Pontiac Solstice originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top Renault-Nissan Alliance executive heads to role with PSA

  04-09-2019 19:08
  The senior Renault-Nissan executive who has joined PSA Group reportedly blamed Renault chief Thierry Bollore for forcing his exit.
  
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• FCA spending EUR1m on southern Italy plant

  04-09-2019 18:54
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will spend almost EUR1bn (US$1.1bn) to start production of the new Alfa Romeo Tonale compact SUV and of the mild hybrid Panda at its Pomigliano plant, unions told Reuters.
  
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• The future of Porsche Taycan: here’s what’s coming next

  04-09-2019 18:43
  
  Filed under:Green,Green,Rumormill,Porsche,Electric,Future,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading The future of Porsche Taycan: here’s what’s coming next The future of Porsche Taycan: here’s what’s coming next originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 12:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota and Suzuki solidfy technical alliance plans - Automotive Testing Technology International

  04-09-2019 18:34 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Toyota and Suzuki solidfy technical alliance plans  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalToyota and Suzuki have solidified their technical alliance plans, as part of which the two will engineer solutions for autonomous driving. Following several years ...
  
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• What’s the Current State of the Automotive Technology Sector? - BOSS Magazine

  04-09-2019 18:33 via thebossmagazine.com
  What’s the Current State of the Automotive Technology Sector?  BOSS MagazineAll technology points to a future of driverless cars The automotive sector has always been a valuable source of insights when it comes to analyzing how certain ...
  
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• 3D printing aids design and testing of BAC Mono R - Automotive Testing Technology International

  04-09-2019 18:33 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  3D printing aids design and testing of BAC Mono R  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalBAC cuts design-to-manufacture time of air intake for new BAC Mono R supercar using Stratasys FDM 3D printing. BAC and 3D-printing company Stratasys has ...
  
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• Testing self-driving cars on UK roads - Automotive Testing Technology International

  04-09-2019 18:30 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Testing self-driving cars on UK roads  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalUK-based FiveAI is leading a project, supported by the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, that will look at the technical, regulatory, safety and social challenges ...
  
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• Automotive Interior Materials Market To Reach USD 79.79 Billion By 2026 | Reports And Data - GlobeNewswire

  04-09-2019 18:23 via globenewswire.com
  Automotive Interior Materials Market To Reach USD 79.79 Billion By 2026 | Reports And Data  GlobeNewswireAutomotive Interior Materials Market Size – USD 57.20 Billion in 2018, Market Growth - CAGR of 4.4%, Automotive Interior Materials Industry Trends – Increase ...
  
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• Automakers to equip most U.S. vehicles with rear-seat occupant warnings

  04-09-2019 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two trade groups representing nearly all automakers said the companies are committing to include audible and visual alerts on U.S. vehicles by the 2025 model year.
  
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• Hyundai's spring-loaded exoskeleton gives shop technicians a boost

  04-09-2019 18:16
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Hyundai,TechnologyContinue reading Hyundai's spring-loaded exoskeleton gives shop technicians a boost Hyundai's spring-loaded exoskeleton gives shop technicians a boost originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 12:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• All of the 2020 Porsche Taycan paint and interior colors revealed

  04-09-2019 17:57
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Electric,Performance,sedanContinue reading All of the 2020 Porsche Taycan paint and interior colors revealed All of the 2020 Porsche Taycan paint and interior colors revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 11:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to invest $1.1 billion for Alfa Tonale, Panda hybrid production

  04-09-2019 17:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler plans to make the investment in a new production line for the Alfa Romeo Tonale and a hybrid Panda at its Pomigliano plant, near Naples, unions said.
  
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• Jeep Renegade vs SEAT Arona

  04-09-2019 17:36
  
  2019-09-05 07:30
  Is the Jeep Renegade's funky styling and new petrol enough to conquer the SEAT Arona?The rise in popularity of SUVs of all sizes aligns nicely with Jeep’s heritage. Even if the US brand mostly made a name for itself with real rough-tough off-roaders, the badge is synonymous with SUVs of all kinds.
  Jeep’s most recent foray into the compact SUV class came in 2014 with the Renegade. Sales have been modest, but the resurgence of petrol power has given Jeep a chance to up
  
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• TomTom maps out revamp with bet on self-driving cars

  04-09-2019 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  TomTom now finds itself with several deep-pocketed rivals battling for the future of car navigation, including Apple Inc., Google and Here Technologies.
  
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• Bosch working on 3D interactive cockpit displays

  04-09-2019 17:17
  
  Filed under:Technology,Emerging Technologies,InfotainmentContinue reading Bosch working on 3D interactive cockpit displays Bosch working on 3D interactive cockpit displays originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 11:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pure-electric Porsche 718 Boxster spied testing again

  04-09-2019 17:15
  The Boxster and Cayman are going fully-electric with Porsche aiming for a 2025 release
  
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• Porsche 718 Boxster EV on track for 2025 reveal

  04-09-2019 17:15
  The all-electric Porsche sports car has been spotted with less camouflage
  
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• Official: Porsche Boxster and Cayman will go electric by 2025

  04-09-2019 17:15
  
  Pure-electric power for Boxster and Cayman in three years, says Porsche; based on Mission R platform
  
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• Next-generation Porsche Cayman could go fully electric

  04-09-2019 17:15
  
  Porsche is inching closer to switching the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman to pure-electric power - but the firm's boss says it still needs a "few more months" before deciding whether the move is feasible.
  The current 982-generation Boxster and Cayman were introduced in 2016, making new generations in 2023 likely. Porsche boss Oliver Blume told Auto Express in autumn 2019 that the company would decide "in the next 12 months" whether or not to switch the cars from combustion engines to electric power.
  
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• New electric Porsche Boxster spotted out on the road

  04-09-2019 17:15
  Porsche’s next-generation Boxster and Cayman models will feature pure-electric power
  
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• New electric Porsche Boxster spotted out of the road

  04-09-2019 17:15
  Porsche’s next-generation Boxster and Cayman models will feature pure-electric power
  
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• New 2024 electric Porsche Boxster spied for first time

  04-09-2019 17:15
  Our first tantalising glimpse at all-electric Porsche sports car serves up more questions than answers
  
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• Next Porsche 718 Cayman to go full electric

  04-09-2019 17:11
  
  Jonathan Burn2019-09-04 16:15
  The successor to the 718 Cayman could be the next car in Porsche's portfolio to go fully electricPorsche bosses have revealed that a fully electric successor to the 718 Cayman is currently the favoured option within the company, and that an official decision on the car will be made within the next 12 months. 
  The German firm wants 50 per cent of its sales to be made up of electric or electrified cars by 2025. The Porsche Taycan is the brand’s first E
  
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• Some Tesla owners left locked out of cars after app outage on Labor Day

  04-09-2019 17:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Technology,Crossover,Electric,sedanContinue reading Some Tesla owners left locked out of cars after app outage on Labor Day Some Tesla owners left locked out of cars after app outage on Labor Day originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS electric sedan teased ahead of Frankfurt show

  04-09-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Frankfurt Motor Show,Mercedes-Benz,Concept Cars,Electric,Luxury,sedanContinue reading Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS electric sedan teased ahead of Frankfurt show Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS electric sedan teased ahead of Frankfurt show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This portable air compressor pump is available for $25.49 right now

  04-09-2019 16:50
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsA portable air compressor can be a great addition to your trunk. It can be used to inflate your bike tires if you're getting ready to tear up a trail, or keep your car's tires topped off. You can snag this one on Amazon right now for $25.49.Continue reading This portable air compressor pump is available for $25.49 right now This portable air compressor pump is available for $25.49 right now originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our
  
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• Facelifted Smart EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour unveiled at Frankfurt

  04-09-2019 16:27
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-09-09 15:05
  Cosmetically revised versions of the all-electric Smart EQ ForTwo and ForFour have been revealed at this year’s Frankfurt Motor ShowFacelifted versions of the all-electric Smart EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour have been revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. The revised range will go sale this December, with prices starting from around £24,000 and first deliveries expected in spring 2020.
  Smart’s owner Mercedes says both models have receive
  
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• Facelifted Smart EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour unveiled

  04-09-2019 16:27
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-09-04 23:01
  Cosmetically revised versions of the all-electric Smart EQ ForTwo and ForFour have been revealed ahead of this year’s Frankfurt Motor ShowFacelifted versions of the all-electric Smart EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour have been revealed. The revised range will be introduced at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, before going on sale this December. Prices will start from around £24,000, with first deliveries expected in Spring 2020.
  Smart’s owner M
  
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• Governments must give owners “the right” to charge EVs, says industry

  04-09-2019 16:23
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-09-04 15:30
  European car industry body calls for the mass rollout of smart EV charging infrastructure across the EUEV drivers’ access to chargers must be guaranteed, the European car industry has told EU leaders.
  The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), along with along with the EU’s energy, transport and environment bodies, and have said EV owners should have “the right to plug in” their cars in order to charge them, with 1.2 mil
  
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• $14.3 Bn Automotive PCB Market- Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast 2018 to 2026 - Global Banking And Finance Review

  04-09-2019 16:18 via globalbankingandfinance.com
  $14.3 Bn Automotive PCB Market- Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast 2018 to 2026  Global Banking And Finance ReviewThe worldwide Automotive PCB Market size is projected to reach US$ 14.3 billion by 2026 according to a new research.
  
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• Kia says no-deal would hike car prices

  04-09-2019 16:13
  A no-deal Brexit could put the price of new cars in Britain up by 8% according to Paul Philpott, president of Kia UK.
  
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• Taycan is like no other Porsche -- at least in one way

  04-09-2019 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the Taycan, which will arrive at U.S. dealerships this year, Porsche has barreled into the bustling new market of performance electric vehicles.
  
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• The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo and Turbo S are here — and they're juiced

  04-09-2019 15:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Green,Porsche,Electric,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo and Turbo S are here — and they're juiced The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo and Turbo S are here — and they're juiced originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda E final range and power figures revealed ahead of Frankfurt show

  04-09-2019 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Technology,Hatchback,ElectricContinue reading Honda E final range and power figures revealed ahead of Frankfurt show Honda E final range and power figures revealed ahead of Frankfurt show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Motor Group launches Vest EXoskeleton for plant workers

  04-09-2019 14:40
  Joining a wearable robot trend also seen at other automakers, including BMW, GM and Ford, Hyundai Motor Group has revealed its Vest EXoskeleton (VEX), created to assist factory workers who spend long hours working in overhead environments. The company said almost a year ago it was developing such industrial robots.
  
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• Ford finds a buyer for big Brazilian plant it's shutting down

  04-09-2019 14:19
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,FordContinue reading Ford finds a buyer for big Brazilian plant it's shutting down Ford finds a buyer for big Brazilian plant it's shutting down originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2019 08:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford files patent for tailgate-mounted video projector

  04-09-2019 14:13
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-09-04 13:17
  Ford has filed a patent for a tailgate-mounted video projector, allowing drivers to turn their cars into mobile cinemas.The patent, filed by Ford Global Technologies, describes a video projector mounted on a car’s tailgate. When the boot is open, films or television programmes can be projected from the rear of the car. The wording of the patent suggests the video would be stored on the user’s smartphone, to which the car would be connected.
  The pr
  
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• Fiat axes Mexican built North American 500 line

  04-09-2019 14:00
  FCA's Fiat brand said it would axe production of the 500 and 500e in North America though current stocks of 2019 model year cars would last into 2020.
  
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• BMW iVentures invests in Cartica AI

  04-09-2019 13:53
  BMW i Ventures announced an investment in Cartica AI, the leading automotive visual intelligence platform developing next generation AI capabilities for the automotive industry while using the computational resources of an average car. The new funding will be used to launch Cartica's Autonomous AI platform and scale its global operations.
  
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• Former Jaguar design chief Callum revives Aston Martin Vanquish

  04-09-2019 13:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Callum, who was responsible for designing the original Vanquish, has reworked the design for his first project since setting up an independent design company.
  
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• New CAV PASS system to check autonomous cars are fit for UK roads

  04-09-2019 13:31
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-09-04 12:32
  New safety regime will ensure self-driving vehicles are safe and secure ahead of their wider deployment on UK roadsA new system is being developed to ensure the safety and security of autonomous vehicles, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
  The new safety regime called CAV PASS will aim to prevent any defects in driverless cars and make sure they are secure from cyber attacks, according to minister for the future of transport, George Freeman.
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• Russian auto market prospects dimming - analyst

  04-09-2019 13:20
  Russia's automotive industry will continue to struggle over the next few years with little likelihood of reaching previous peaks anytime soon according to an analyst at LMC Automotive speaking exclusively to just-auto.
  
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• Ford agrees sale of older Brazil plant to CAOA

  04-09-2019 12:55
  The Brazilian automaker CAOA has agreed to buy Ford's assembly plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo, the companies said, but the plant workers union claimed CAOA would slash 1,300 jobs.
  
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