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2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

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announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. 2015 e-Golf. 2014 Ford Focus Electric. Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 shows increasing demand for semi-autonomous driving technologies in Europe

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European drivers are showing an increasing appetite for semi-autonomous driving technologies, according to a new Ford Motor Company study on buying trends in Europe. Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 , a study of new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe, highlights regional trends and national differences. Powertrains.

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Ford and AccuWeather partner to bring MinuteCast hyper-local weather forecasting into vehicle

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AccuWeather, a leader in digital weather information, is introducing its MinuteCast to Ford SYNC AppLink customers. The service is available for a growing list of countries worldwide including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland and Japan.

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Study shows nearly half of Europeans text while driving

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The study was commissioned by Ford to underscore the safety issue as the company prepares to introduce its SYNC in-car connectivity system, which can read aloud incoming messages through a text-to-speech feature and enables drivers to send a text reply by voice from a predetermined list of responses.

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Westport acquires Clean Energy’s BAF natural gas vehicle business for $25M

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Specifically, Westport secures its position as Ford’s largest partner under the Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) program with more than 10 products and approximately 150 Ford authorized dealerships. As a qualified calibration modifier (QCM), ServoTech has preferential access to Ford engine controls.

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Updated Hyundai Creta to launch on January 16: What does it mean for segment?

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But unlike in times before, the champion is now threatened by a longer list of very competent challengers. First launched in 2015, Creta galvanised the mid-size SUV space which at that point in time had the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster.

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ARC Automobile responds to NHTSA request in airbag inflator probe

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NHTSA has now not but exempt a whole listing of all makes and fashions that may have the inflators, nor has it supplied a determine for what number of cars may well be affected. .” The inflators were worn in cars made through a minimum of 12 automakers.