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New in-car Spotify app launched by Kaiser Chief’s Ricky Wilson and Rapper Example

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You can now use Spotify in Jaguar vehicles fitted with InControl Apps following the launch of a unique in-car Spotify app.

In conjunction with Spotify, the world’s largest streaming service, Jaguar has developed the first app to offer in-car personalised playlists based on users tastes and listening habits.

Peter Virk, Director of Connected Technologies and Apps at Jaguar Land Rover, said: “Spotify has more than 100 million subscribers, a portion of whom drive Jaguars, so we recognised that Spotify was at the top of our customers’ apps wish list. The Spotify design team worked closely with us to create the best in-vehicle experience.”

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Most powerful Volvo powered by New Polestar optimization

New Polestar optimization makes XC90 T8 the most powerful Volvo ever

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine with Polestar Performance Optimisation
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine with Polestar Performance Optimisation

The new generation Polestar Performance Optimization has just been released for the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine, making the world’s most powerful and cleanest SUV even faster and more inspiring to drive.

The Polestar optimization increases the performance to 421 hp and 680 Nm* and 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, all this with unchanged, class-leading consumption of 2.1 l/100 km and 43 km of pure electric range.

The new generation Polestar optimization does not only optimize the engine performance, but rather the entire drivetrain in five key areas. By improving throttle response, gearshift hold, speed and precision, as well as overall engine performance, the XC90 T8 reaches a new level of driving pleasure.

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Ford Philippines Calls for Entries to 16th Henry Ford Awards

• The Henry Ford Awards recognizes the best of print, online, and broadcast journalism that is shaping the automotive industry in the Philippines.

• The HFA is now on its 16th year and is open to all automotive and lifestyle journalists in the country.

• Ford has added three new categories, namely Automotive Green Feature, Smart Technology Feature, and Best Automotive Magazine thus bringing total HFA categories to 16.

MANILA, Philippines, 11 July 2016 – Ford Philippines is now accepting entries for the 16th Henry Ford Awards (HFA), the country’s premier award giving body that recognizes the work of journalists that drive the automotive industry’s progress in the country.

Through the HFA, Ford Philippines celebrates and recognizes print, online and broadcast media practitioners who continue to drive positive change within the automotive industry through their stories.

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Hyundai Elantra wins 2016 International Design Award

  • Elantra received the 2016 International Design Excellence (IDEA®) Bronze
  • This top honor shows that Hyundai is committed to creating bold and extraordinary designs

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra received the 2016 International Design Excellence (IDEA®) Bronze in the Automotive & Transportation 2016 Category for its outstanding and unique design.

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is among more than 1,700 designs projects from 30-plus countries that competed in IDEA 2016. Jury Chair Cameron Campbell, IDSA, led a team of global design experts from June 3 to 6 at the iconic Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI to judge more than 600 finalists. The result—26 Gold; 47 Silver; and 63 Bronze IDEA winners that span a wide range of 21 categories such as social impact; medical and scientific innovations; transportation; home and garden; office; personal accessories; children’s products; sporting goods; and much more. “I value the critical discussions with my peers from diverse disciplines in defining the best of design,” said Campbell.

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Filipino racers make history at the Suzuki Asian Challenge

TEAM SUZUKI PILIPINAS MAKES HISTORY DURING SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE ROUND 3

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It was a successful Round 3 for Team Suzuki Pilipinas at the Suzuki Asian Challenge (SAC) as they made history for the country at the Suzuki International Circuit in Japan. Following their success in the previous legs of the series, the team made a lot of firsts in this leg which proved the world that we, Filipinos can go side by side and rise in the very competitive world of international racing.

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