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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

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Ford owners have personalized, customized and enhanced their vehicles since the beginning—from changing looks to bringing the power. —,Eric Cin, global director, Vehicle Personalization, Accessories and Licensing. Earlier post.).

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. The personal computer vastly expanded the number of people and organizations that used computers. With that, the preeminent U.S. Press coverage of the announcement was lukewarm.

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Porsche presents 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

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That’s why personalized seat shells customised for the driver have been standard in race cars for a long time now. As a next step, street-legal “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seats” in three different firmness levels and colors will be available ex-works from the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur from mid-2021. Source: Porsche.

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OPEI files legal challenge to EPA E15 misfueling rule

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The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), along with automakers and marine manufacturers, filed a legal challenge to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Regulation to Mitigate Misfueling” rule which was meant to address concerns about 15% ethanol blends in non-road products and older model-year vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Rise of the dashcam culture in automotive ecosystem | Autocar Professional

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When insurance fraud is becoming widespread and vague claims arise, they become a safe source of evidence that is crucial in settling legal disputes. Enhancing personal and vehicle security They not only help with accident documentation, but also ensure personal and vehicle security.

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Opinion: Will Self-Driving Cars Eventually Repossess Themselves?

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New Technology Raises New Legal Questions. Electric trucks once seemed unlikely, and now multiple manufacturers offer electric pickups , from Ford to Tesla. Legal Considerations. Even if the technology existed for autonomous repossession to be possible, there would be a few legal considerations. Story by Martin Banks.

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SEC charges Volkswagen AG, former CEO Winterkorn with defrauding bond investors during emissions fraud

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The complaint alleges that Volkswagen made false and misleading statements to investors and underwriters about vehicle quality, environmental compliance, and VW’s financial standing. VW Credit, Inc. with violating Sections 17(a)(2) and 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act.

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