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October 2017

Audi e-tron proves fast and reliable

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(October 8, 2017) VALENCIA, Spain — The new Audi e-tron FE04 has left a strong impression at the official pre-season testing of the Formula E electric racing series at Valencia, Spain. Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler from Monday to Thursday completed the largest number of test kilometers of all 10 teams. The lap times of the first all-electric Audi race car were promising as well.

Honda opens factory doors to students on National Manufacturing Day

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(October 8. 2017) MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Honda companies across the country are embracing National Manufacturing Day by throughout October working with community organizations to highlight the significant career opportunities available in today's manufacturing.

Honda Transmission Manufacturing (HTM) in Ohio, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA), Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (HAM) in Ohio are participating in National Manufacturing Day events throughout this month, offering more than 1,500 students of all ages an up-close view of modern manufacturing through plant tours, hands-on activities and career fairs.

1907 Stoddard-Dayton Model K Runabout — Status symbol for the rich

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By William G. Sawyer
Contributing Editor, The Virtual Driver

(October 8, 2017) Dayton, Ohio, doesn’t readily come to mind when thinking of industrial centers, although in 1900 the city held more U. S. patents per capita than any other. The story of the Wright brothers designing and building the first workable airplane in a bicycle shop there conjures up images of a couple of country bumpkins laboring away in a bucolic town devoid of an industrial presence, but nothing is farther from the truth.

New vehicle infotainment systems create distractions behind wheel

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(October 6, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — New vehicle infotainment systems take drivers’ eyes and attention off the road and hands off the wheel for potentially dangerous periods of time, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Drivers using in-vehicle technologies like voice-based and touch screen features were visually and mentally distracted for more than 40 seconds when completing tasks like programming navigation or sending a text message.

Cadillac global sales rise 16.5 percent in September

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(October 7, 2017) NEW YORK — Cadillac globally sold 35,020 units in September, maintaining a 16-month run of consecutive growth.  With these latest results, the brand remains on pace to surpass last year’s total of 308,718 vehicles sold. Year-to-date, sales are up 44,336 units compared to September 2016, totaling 256,613 units.

September year-over-year sales increased 1.1 percent in the United States. China continues to be a strong performing market where sales were up by 37.6 percent year over year, followed by significant gains in Japan, the Middle East, Israel and South Korea.

GM outlines possibilities for flexible, autonomous fuel cell platform

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(October 7, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — General Motors aims to solve some of the toughest transportation challenges created by natural disasters, complex logistics environments and global conflicts. The company will display its Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure (SURUS), a flexible fuel cell electric platform with autonomous capabilities, at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Oct. 9-11.

Honda celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day on Oct. 8

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(October 6, 2017) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda is joining the nation in celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day on Sunday, Oct. 8. to raise awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the nation's energy security. The date is a reference to hydrogen's atomic weight of 1.008.

Unique BMW HP4 Race makes U.S. debut at Barber Vintage Festival

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(October 6, 2017) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW Motorrad USA is bringing something very new to one of the largest vintage motorcycle festivals this weekend: the 2018 BMW HP4 Race. This 215 horsepower masterpiece of engineering prowess represents the most exclusive motorcycle ever offered by BMW; it is a handmade, racetrack-only limited-edition superbike that will only be available to 750 racing enthusiasts worldwide.

Reinforcing its exclusivity, each HP4 Race is identified with a sequentially numbered carbon badge on the milled fork bridge, ranging from 001/750 to 750/750.

Mitsubishi to show all-electric e-Evolution Concept in Tokyo

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(October 6, 2017) CYPRESS, Calif. — Mitsubishi will celebrate the world debut of the Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show. The all-electric concept indicates the direction Mitsubishi Motors will take in the near future.

The Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept is a new-generation high-performance all-electric crossover SUV, and it allows a glimpse of Mitsubishi's future. For an enhanced driving experience, the Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept combines the very best of Mitsubishi Motors' technology with the go-anywhere flexibility of SUVs.

New tech from Nissan, Amazon lets customers talk to their car from home

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(October 5, 2017) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Don't risk burning what is in the oven; don't dump out your bag in search of a key fob – you can now use your voice to remote-start your Nissan. Available later this month, a new skill for Amazon Alexa (powered by NissanConnect Services) will allow some Nissan owners a new way to interact with their vehicles.