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US auto dealers sue Mahindra & Mahindra over diesel pickup and SUVs

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The lawsuit alleges that Mahindra duped US auto dealers with promises of diesel light trucks and SUVS ( earlier post ) and then walked away with more than $60 million in cash and trade secrets. —attorney Michael Diaz, the managing partner of Miami-based Diaz Reus & Targ. and elsewhere in clear violation of their commitments.

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center to launch 4 new system usability research projects

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The new projects will be undertaken in partnership with University of Michigan, Miami University, University of Nebraska, Texas Transportation Institute and State Farm. Data from each project will be shared across the institutions to help speed research, with the results made public to support the advancement of auto safety industrywide.

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Schaeffler to show 48V mild-hybrid SUV concept at NAIAS; phase 2 of development meets 2025 CAFE

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At the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January, Schaeffler will show the second phase of its concept car that meets 2025 CAFE requirements, including its mild hybridization with a 48-volt system. Upcoming performances will be in Miami on March 4 and Long Beach in April 2015. Earlier post.).

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Amazon Autos Now Selling New Cars, Hope You Like Hyundai

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The only catch is that you have to live within one of the 48 metropolitan areas where the program has been enacted and it has to be a Hyundai because thats the company Amazon Autos partnered with. But every other step of the process is supposed to be handled via the Amazon Autos website.

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Amazon’s Zoox to begin testing robotaxis in Austin, Miami – ET Auto

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Amazon.com’s self-driving car unit Zoox said on Wednesday it plans to start testing its robotaxis in Austin and Miami , a move that will mark its first trial sites outside the western United States.

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Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025

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The latest on its service map is Miami, which will see a start of robotaxi testing operations next year before Waymo opens up public rides to all customers. Hasta pronto, Miami! Instead, Waymo announced it will begin testing robotaxi rides in Miami. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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ARKHAUS founders venture into electric water taxis with new Miami-based service, ‘E-Lixr’

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The innovative founders of ARKHAUS , a solar-electric floating social club, are venturing into a new segment in marine sustainability around Miami. Miami is a poppin’ place. As a popular destination in the Southeastern United States, Miami is a more popular spot than ever to move to.

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