Audi 2017 models to use Qualcomm snapdragon 602a processors

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It has been announced today that Audi is going to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 602a processor in it's 2017 vehicle range, the Snap Dragon is the first infotainment chip by Qualcomm, the chipset is designed to meet the highest standards of the auto industry in order to give you the driver and passengers advanced control, connectivity, navigation, information, voice quality and ICE at a smartphone quality level. 

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Golf R latest spy shots

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Volkswagen is putting its foot down on dev with its 286bhp R version of the latest Golf the Mk7, the most horses ever put in a production VW Golf since its launch in 1974. The Golf R has been clocked at the Nürburgring, and also like a scene out of 'Forza 4', the Swiss Alps.

The Golf R is expected to be the last of the so-far confirmed new Golf models to appear in the showroom. An on-sale date of early 2014 has been mooted after a launch at the Frankfurt motor show in September.

The Golf R will be the cream followed by the GTI. The R packs a 2.0-litre TSI engine producing a healthy 286bhp with 280lb ft of torque, a 6 speed auto box with dual clutch, a new version of awd Haldex 5 carrying it from 0-62mph in just 5.0sec and limited top speed of 155mph, not bad considering it weighs only 1200kg.

It will be tuned, and still capable of around 40 mpg.

Liberty Walk London Motor Show 2017

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The McLaren Vista and Halloween festivities

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We awoke to the symphonious burble of a 570s, what a start to the morning, the reason I recognised this, is earlier the day before, this was the car we'd experienced on the roads of the Cotswolds, and what an experience.

After the night before's festivities, which included pre dinner drinks, a range of fine wines and soft drinks, even tea.

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planet auto update shows, shows & more shows 2014

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It's November already, car shows well and truly finished for 2013, except for club meets etc. This makes it the busiest time for the pa team, hence why news is a little thin on the ground. Currently Michael and I are sourcing and adding as many car shows is possible, today we are adding VW festivals, next it's, well whatever we find Vauxhall, Ford, French Euros you name it.

If you would like your show adding please comment with the shows details below or add a car event here.

Tour of UK Car Events in Honda Cars, we're now back

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What a crazy week, we've been radio silence for some time, how ever all in a good cause. We've been touring rounding the UK in our Honda press cars, the Jazz Sport and Civic Type R GT visiting the finest car events the UK has to offer, here's what we did:-

Concours of Elegance | Hampton Court, London
Classic and Super Car BCS | Blenheim Palace, Blenheim
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Launch | The Cotswolds
Goodwood Revival | Chichester

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Efacec licenses Qualcomm to commercialise WEVC systems

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Efacec, a global supplier of engineering, energy, transportation and environmental solutions, today announced it has entered into a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) license agreement with Qualcomm Halo. 

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A New ERA... MG ZS

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Today is the beginning of the new era for MG, with the announcement of the new MG ZS; the compact crossover taking on the likes of the Nissan Juke, Renualt Kajar and Mazda CX5.

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