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Archive: Jan 2016

  1. Toyota buys Daihatsu for small-car developmen...

    Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Toyota, Daihatsu, BudgetHaving acquired a controlling interest in Daihatsu back in 1988, Toyota is now taking it over completely and entrusting it with developing a new generation of small cars.Continue reading Toyota …

  2. Mugen motivates rider to lose weight for mill...

    Filed under: Green, Videos, Europe, UK, Motorcycle, Electric, RacingThe 2016 Mugen Shinden is a GO, but John McGuinness will need to drop 20 pounds before he can add one to his collection.Continue reading Mugen motivates rider to lose weight for millio…

  3. Want to write about cars on Autoblog? Registe...

    Filed under: Open RoadEver wanted to write for Autoblog? Now’s your chance, because we’re looking for talented people to be a part of our Open Road contributor network.Continue reading Want to write about cars on Autoblog? Register for Open RoadWant to…

  4. Acura NSX #001 sells for $1.2 million...

    Filed under: Green, Acura, Auctions, Coupe, Hybrid, SupercarsNASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick secured the privilege of ordering the very first new Acura NSX with a record bid of $1.2 million at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale on Friday.Continue reading Ac…

  5. Uber fined $1.3M for ambiguous driver trainin...

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    Uber gets in trouble in France for ‘ambiguous’ rules that its drivers use to pick up passengers.

    Continue reading Uber fined $1.3M for ambiguous driver training videos in France

    Uber fined $1.3M for ambiguous driver training videos in France originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Jan 2016 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  6. Subaru skips the Super Bowl, brings back the ...

    Filed under: Humor, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Subaru, Crossover, SedanSubaru will once again skip advertising during the Super Bowl, but it will have a huge presence at the Puppy Bowl with five new ads. They show the automotive adventures of a can…

  7. Pope Francis’ Fiat 500L just sold for $...

    Filed under: Fiat, Auctions, HatchbackA Fiat 500L Pope Francis used during his recent visit to the United States sold for $82,000 at auction. That’s four times the MSRP of a base 500L.Continue reading Pope Francis’ Fiat 500L just sold for $82,000Pope F…

  8. Top Gun in Iran? Don’t be scared of the...

    Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Middle East, MilitaryYou may have seen videos of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force F-14 Tomcat fighters escorting Russian aircraft across Iranian airspace to Syria. Here’s why you shouldn’t be alarmed.Continue re…

  9. Lyft will pay $12.25 million to settle driver...

    Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Transportation AlternativesA class-action lawsuit against Lyft in California has ended with a $12.5 million settlement, but app-using drivers won’t be classified as employees.Continue reading Lyft will pay $12.25 m…

  10. Carlsberg is off its trolley...

    Carlsberg has unveiled what is probably the best shopping trolley in the world!

    In the latest “If Carlsberg Did…” stunt, ther beer brand teamed up with car customisers Yiannimize to create a motorised trolley complete with a beer cooling system and satellite navigation.

    Yiannimize, based in Enfield, nrth London, spent two months working with Carlsberg to pimp a standard ASDA trolley, which now features alloy wheels with independent leaf spring, dual hydraulic shocks to ensure a smooth journey for the rider, and a 4×12-volt heavy duty engine.

    Carlsberg trialled the bespoke trolley at ASDA, Clapham Junction, amid a selection of unsuspecting shoppers and you can watch the video here…

     

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