The FCC is making it easier to launch in-flight Internet services on planes in the U.S. by setting up a standard approval process for onboard systems that use satellites. Since 2001, the Federal Communications Commission has approved some ...
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Own a sporty cars or high-end touring car? Thinking about replacing the tires? Well, our next tire program will include UHP all-season and summer tires typically found on these cars. As in the past, we're also including evaluations of ...
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The first official images and details of the Qoros GQ3 have been released ahead of the Euro-inspired Chinese small sedan’s unveiling at the 2013 Geneva motor show in March. The first model from the independent Chinese manufacturer ...
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The Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible will be claimed as the world’s fastest four-seater drop-top when it is displayed at this month’s 2013 Detroit motor show. The GT Speed Convertible takes the twin-turbocharged ...
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St. Nick and his reindeer have begun their Christmas Eve work delivering presents to children around the world and NORAD is tracking their progress today. As the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been doing since 1958, ...
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The new Audi A2 has been cut from production plans, according to a report by a British motoring outlet. Autocar magazine, citing Audi sources, says a production version of the 2011 Audi A2 Concept (pictured) has been shelved, with the ...
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The Audi Q5 retained its title of Australia’s most popular luxury SUV but it was another narrow margin of victory. Audi’s mid-sized SUV grew only 1 per cent year on year to 2830 sales but it was sufficient to thwart the ...
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Sales of medium cars surged beyond those of large cars in Australia for the first time in 2012,with the locally produced Toyota Camry leading the charge. After coming up just short of the large-car segment in 2011(75,984 versus ...
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The first official pictures and details of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Convertible have been released, completing the range makeover for the German car maker’s signature model. The two-door versions of the updated ...
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Osram, Bergische Universitt Wuppertal, the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics, Airbus, and Diehl Aerospace partnered to study how chronobiologically-adapted LED lighting can enhance passenger wellbeing on long-distance ...
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BRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN) — The early months of this year could bring resolutions on one or more duty and subsidy related investigations currently under consideration by the European Commission relative to trade between Asia and the ...
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HONG KONG, China (BRAIN) — Starting at this month's Tour Down Under and for the next three three years, Team Lampre-Merida will be racing in Champion System cycling clothing, the team announced Wednesday. The new kit features Lampre's ...
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (BRAIN) — Shimano Latin America announced a new UCI Continental team on Wednesday to be based on Buenos Aires and led by Walter Perez, gold medalist in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and a prolific Argentine ...
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The Skoda Fabia and Roomster will be updated with the brand’s new logo and badges this year as the Czech manufacturer embarks on its most important product rollout ever in Australia in 2013. The updated logo – first ...
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The Mazda3 has retained its title as Australia’s most popular new car in 2012, claiming victory for the second consecutive year after a tight 12-month tussle with the Toyota HiLux. The HiLux threatened to steal the crown earlier ...
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