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2017 Range Rover picks up suite of ADAS and semi-autonomous driving technologies

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For 2017, Range Rover receives a suite of advanced ADAS and semi-autonomous driving technologies. Additionally, Land Rover will introduce the new Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic model for the 2017 lineup. The system remains active until the vehicle reaches 30 km/h (18.6

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery. News: BMW iX EV.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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The Escape is more car like, while the Bronco Sport has a boxy shape, taller roof, shorter wheelbase and shorter overall length, earning comments it looks like a Land Rover. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. No mistaking who’s coming. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ].

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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The Cadillac User Experience, or CUE System , is designed to provide a complete suite of infotainment, navigation and communication tools for keeping the driver connected. Road Test: 2020 Range Rover HSE PHEV. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery TD6. The curved dash has a variety of displays.

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European automakers define recommendations to standardize charging of plug-in vehicles; 2017 for harmonized application

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Harmonized rules for Phase 2 should apply to new vehicle types starting as of 2017, says ACEA. starting in 2017 for all new vehicle types), ACEA suggests the Type 2/Type 2 Combo to be used in the EU as the. The auto industry advocates full implementation for new vehicle types from 2017. This provides the.

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HARMAN acquiring Red Bend Software and Symphony Teleca for growth in connected vehicle space

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HARMAN International announced the acquisition of Israel-based Red Bend Software, a leading provider of software management technology for connected devices, and over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware upgrading services. By 2020, it is expected that more than 90% of vehicles on the road will be connected (Frost and Sullivan).

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European Auto Manufacturers Agree on First Phase of Specifications to Connect Plug-ins to the Grid

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The European automobile manufacturers have agreed to a first phase of joint specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the electricity grid in a safe and user-friendly way. Manufactures will provide at least one cable with Type 2 plug (Mode 3) or standard domestic plug (Mode 2) to connect to infrastructure.

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