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• Ford expands autonomous vehicle testing with a new self-driving prototype
  
  Ford Motor is staying close to home to test its latest generation of autonomous vehicle technology.
  CNBC.  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:00 GMT.
• The Safest Cars for $30,000 or Less
  
  You want to put yourself (and your loved ones) in the safest vehicle possible, right? Here's the hitch: The absolute safest vehicle is almost always a brand-new model, which may cost more than you can afford. ...
  Kiplinger.  Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:26:02 -0400.
• Mazda to finally join vehicle electrification movement in 2020
  
  Late last week, Mazda CEO Akira Marumoto confirmed to Automotive News Europe that the company will launch its first BEV next year followed by at least two hybrid models in 2021 or 2022. ...
  Yahoo.  Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:22:50 -0400.
• Batteries On Wheels: In The Future, Electric Cars Can Power Homes
  
  A new study has found that if electric vehicle batteries are allowed to store electricity and release it into the power grid at key times, it could save taxpayers billions.
  By Dave Keating, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 6 Jun 2019 12:18:00 +0000.
• Video shows moment drunken driver smashes his tractor-trailer into line of cars killing three people
  
  Jack Satterfield, 29, from Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle while driving drunk and leaving an accident scene in connection to an October 2018 pileup in Pennsylvania.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:06:57 GMT.
• Auto Sales Rise in May: ETFs & Stocks in Focus
  
  The U.S. auto industry saw a strong rebound in May with major automakers reporting first increase in vehicle sales for 2019.
  Sweta Killa.  Zacks.  Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:10:00 GMT.
• Ford Reorganizes Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Efforts Into New Business Unit
  
  Ford is reorganizing all of the teams working on development and deployment of autonomous vehicles into a new wholly owned subsidiary.
  By Sam Abuelsamid, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 31 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000.
• 2020 Lexus RX gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with a host of updates - Roadshow
  
  Lexus' best-selling vehicle is ready to take on the next decade.
  Manuel Carrillo Iii.  CNET.  Thu, 30 May 2019 02:10:01 +0000.
• Ford announces major global layoffs
  
  The automotive giant is trimming thousands of jobs amidst revamp of vehicle offerings and technology changes.
  Al Jazeera.  Mon, 20 May 2019 15:45:44 GMT.
• Non-electric vehicle sales may have peaked globally, says new research
  
  Global research house Bloomberg New Energy Finance says sales of non-electric vehicles have passed their peak as more electric cars are due to hit the roads.
  Cole Latimer.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 +1000.

• Auto Parts Retailers (Information)
  
  Auto parts stores provide vehicle owners with just about every imaginable part for their car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle. Many parts stores are online as well as brick and mortar.
  https://www.autopartsstores.us/
  
• Rental Car Desks (Captioned Picture)
  
  Many people need to rent a vehicle while traveling for vacation or business purposes, and almost all major airports provide a selection of car rental companies on site. This photo shows an airport sign directing travelers to rental car desks.
  https://www.carrentalcompanies.us/rental-car-desks.htm
  
• Chrome Rim (Captioned Picture)
  
  Car rims are not only practical, they can also add to the appearance of the vehicle if appropriately matched to the make, model, and overall style. Many people are drawn to shiny chrome car rims like the ones shown here with low-profile tires.
  https://www.carrims.us/chrome-rim.htm
  

• Jumblex.org Vehicle Page (Directory Page)
  
  This vehicle category page lists editorially-reviewed websites and web pages that pertain to this topic.
  http://en.jumblex.org/motor-vehicle/
  

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