jueves, 30 de noviembre de 2017

GM plans to go big with self-driving cars in U.S. cities in 2019

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Robo-taxis could be "potentially bigger than our current core business, with better margins."

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Regional director, accountant Gary Jones slated to become next UAW president

Gary Jones, a UAW regional director and certified public accountant based in Kansas City, Mo., is slated to become the union's next president.


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2017 L.A. Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery

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VW's Diess says 'Chattanooga is our first choice' to build new EVs for the U.S.

VW's plant in Tennessee is the company's leading candidate to build its upcoming lineup of electric vehicles, according to high-ranking brand officials speaking in Germany and at the Los Angeles Auto Show.


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Saleen 1 revealed | Compact, surprisingly restrained sports car features unique turbo engine

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OK, we're intrigued.

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Senators search for path to bring self-driving legislation to a vote

The Senate sponsors of legislation governing self-driving cars are searching for an expedited way to get a floor vote after momentum on the bill stalled in recent weeks.


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HCCI, SPCCI y todo lo que tienes que saber de los motores Skyactiv-X de Mazda

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2019 Nissan Kicks counterpoint: It's actually a smart Juke replacement

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Taking another look at Nissan's littlest ute.

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Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR Edition: La última bestia de TOPCAR gana 100 CV y mucha fibra

Parece ser que el Porsche Panamera de nueva generación poco a poco se va haciendo un hueco entre los principales especialistas del mercado de accesorios del automóvil. El último en sumarse a la lista -bastante reducida por ahora- es nada menos que TOPCAR, y es que el último Panamera es una auténtica bomba de relojería en todos los aspectos. Hay …

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Toyota plans California fuel cell plant to make power, hydrogen

Toyota said it will build a renewable fuel-cell power-generation plant, plus a hydrogen fueling station, to support its operations at the Port of Long Beach in California.


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Purple! Orange! Yellow! BMW is doing its best to bring color back

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BMW wasn't alone. Hopefully a trend is afoot.

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Así es la historia de los motores turboalimentados: Desde el Chevrolet Corvair hasta la actualidad

Hoy en día podemos encontrar en el mercado una gran cantidad de modelos que equipan motores turboalimentados, y aunque ahora estemos más que familiarizados con ellos hace varias décadas eran auténticos desconocidos que hicieron sus primeros “pinitos” en la industria de la aviación y naval. La inducción forzada o sobrealimentación fue de dudosa fiabilidad en …

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2017 Los Angeles Auto Show Recap Livestream

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We highlight the most import reveals of the L.A. Auto Show.

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El Nissan Kicks aterriza en Estados Unidos: Sustituye al Juke

Al Nissan Juke ya le pesan mucho los años y en mercados como el estadounidense sus matriculaciones han caído mucho en los últimos meses, algo que ha provocado el cese de comercialización. Para no dejar al público más joven sin una alternativa, la firma ha optado por lanzar el Kicks de fabricación mexicana. El Nissan …

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2019 Kia Sorento | Revised styling, more features, loses turbo-4 option

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The 2019 Kia Sorento was revealed at the 2017 L.A. Auto Show, showing off slight exterior revisions and some minor updates to the cabin. Every Sorento also now features standard seven-passenger seating, while the previously optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder has been discontinued. Kia also revealed that a diesel engine option is in the works. Every Sorento now comes standard with Kia's 7-inch touchscreen interface, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Wireless smartphone charging is also

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2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid revealed, boasts 26 miles of electric range

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Kia gains its third plug-in model.

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GM slashing lidar cost to $10,000 for self-driving cars

GM expects its next-generation lidar technology for autonomous vehicles to cost roughly $10,000 -- removing a significant hurdle for the mass-production of self-driving vehicles.


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Mid-engine Chevy Corvette to pump out 850 hp according to leaked document

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Not one but two DOHC engines.

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El Jeep Wrangler puede ser aún más salvaje: Ojo a los accesorios que tiene preparados Mopar

Si ayer os contaba que el Salón del Automóvil de Los Ángeles ha sido el escenario elegido por Jeep para presentar su nueva generación del Wrangler, el cual llega con una estética renovada y un interior mucho más equipado y tecnológico, hoy es el turno de los accesorios Mopar para el salvaje 4×4. No cabe …

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Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid confirmed for 2020

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Future proofing the Wrangler, Jeep says.

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Porsche likely to add 911 plug-in hybrid variant, CEO says

The Porsche 911 will likely get a plug-in hybrid variant mid-way through its next generation, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume says.


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Elon Musk wants to build Chicago area express train

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to add a high-speed train between the Loop and O'Hare International Airport has drawn interest from a big name: Elon Musk.


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Nissan brings six 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' show cars to L.A.

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We're in nerd heaven.

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How does Volvo’s new subscription service compare with traditional leasing?

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Running the numbers and intangibles on Care by Volvo.

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S. Korea's SK Innovation will build EV battery plant in Hungary

South Korea's SK Innovation will invest 840.2 billion won ($777 million) to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Hungary to meet demand from automakers in Europe.

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Ford Part of Global Sustainability Initiative to Help Improve Working Conditions and Reduce Environmental Impact

“Drive Sustainability”, a partnership between ten leading automotive companies (BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Scania CV AB, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group), will set up a Raw Materials Observatory to identify and address ethical, environmental and labour rights issues in the sourcing of raw materials.

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Así es la nueva gama Opel Adam: Se reduce la oferta y aumenta dotación

A partir de diciembre la gama del Opel Adam para el mercado español sufre algunos cambios. Se dejan de comercializar las unidades equipadas con el motor 1.2i de 70 CV y el nivel de terminación básico Jam mientras se suma, de nuevo, el bloque 1.0 XFT con 115 CV. Los interesados en pequeño Adam podrán …

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VW brand lifts midterm profit outlook on higher-margin cars, cost cuts

Volkswagen brand raised its midterm outlook for profitability on cost cuts and a planned rollout of higher-margin models, and expects deliveries to hit a new record this year.

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Elon Musk's Boring Company to bid for Chicago downtown-to-airport link

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The bids are supposed to be for high-speed rail, but The Boring Company isn't necessarily excluded.

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Avis tests fully connected fleet of 5,000 rental cars in Kansas City

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Avis will link 5,000 rental cars wirelessly to the internet and each other in Kansas City

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Nissan Kicks is a terrible Juke replacement

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It's also worse than much of the competition.

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First Shift: Jeep promises plug-in hybrid Wrangler in '20

First Shift: Jeep promises plug-in hybrid Wrangler in '20From LA Auto Show: Jeep to add plug-in hybrid Wrangler in '20, A 'nimble' Nissan Kicks, Mitsu's coupe-like CUV, Mazda6 gets high-end trim, turbo; Snyder on sales, spiffs and a mismatch.

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2018 Mazda6 Deeper Dive | Talking torque steer, NVH — and why no manual?

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Renault construirá un F1 RS17 de LEGO con 600.000 piezas ¡Y a tamaño real!

Para celebrar sus 40 años en la Fórmula 1 Renault ha construido una réplica de LEGO del F1 RS17 con nada menos que 600.000 bloques. El lugar elegido para su exposición ha sido una de las tiendas más emblemáticas de la compañía situada en París, en plenos Campos Elíseos. Construido en su totalidad con bloques de LEGO este F1 tan …

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How Ford plans to market the gasoline-electric F-150

Ford, despite customer priorities for trucks, is plowing ahead with a gasoline-electric version of the crazy-popular F-150, the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. since the Reagan administration.


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Avis tests fully connected wireless car fleet in Kansas City

Avis launched its first fleet of cars that are fully connected to the internet, other vehicles, and to the car rental company via wireless technology in a bid to enhance fleet management.


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Ford looks beyond longtime ad agency WPP; hires new firm for some Lincoln work

Ford has moved outside of longtime ad agency WPP for help on a new campaign for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, tapping New York firm Laundry Service.


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Lexus RX-L 2018: Hasta 7 plazas para el SUV híbrido nipón

Tal y como estaba previsto, el Salón del Automóvil de Los Ángeles ha sido el escenario elegido por Lexus para completar su oferta de vehículos con una interesante propuesta todocamino que destaca por incluir una tercera fila de asientos y una capacidad en el habitáculo para siete pasajeros. Toma la base del actual RX y tiene tanto …

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Ford looks beyond longtime ad agency WPP; hires new firm for some Lincoln work

Ford has moved outside of longtime ad agency WPP for help on a new campaign for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, tapping New York firm Laundry Service.


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