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Bill Ford to kick off Detroit Homecoming V
Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford will open up about the automaker's plans for its $740 million planned investment in and the Michigan Central Station in Detroit to kick off Detroit Homecoming V next month.
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Tesla shares salvage a gain despite deal-funding doubts
Tesla shares, after slumping much of the day toward a fifth straight decline, ended Monday on the plus side despite fresh doubts about Elon Musk's effort to take the company private.
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Why Nissan is ramping up its China investments
Nissan plans to invest about $900 million to boost vehicle-making capacity in China by 40 percent by 2021, part of an $8.73 billion strategy to become a top player in the world's largest auto market.
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Saudi fund also in talks to invest in aspiring Tesla rival Lucid Motors, sources tell Reuters
PIF and Lucid Motors have drawn up a term sheet under which PIF could invest more than $1 billion in Lucid Motors and obtain majority ownership, sources told Reuters.
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Elon Musk says changing his way of working not an option
Tesla's CEO sees no option but to keep working at his current relentless pace, no matter the deepening concerns of board members and investors about his health and stability.
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2019 BMW 1 Series spied at the Nurburgring
via caradvice.com.au
The BMW 1 Series has been spotted outside the Nurburgring, and although the vehicle has roughly the same level of disguise as the model spied undergoing cold weather testing earlier this year, the lower speeds and clearer conditions give us a better view of the new hatchback.
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Lotus celebrates 70 years by burning lots of rubber - video
via caradvice.com.au
As Lotus counts down to its official 70th birthday party, the British sports car maker published a video of two of its sports car burning rubber and spelling out 70 within a circle at the company's test track at its Hethel headquarters.Lotus claims no CGI was used for the video, although it did have to sacrifice "more than few pairs of tyres".
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Lotus celebrates 70 years by burning lots of rubber
via caradvice.com.au
As Lotus counts down to its official 70th birthday party, the British sports car maker published a video of two of its sports car burning rubber and spelling out 70 within a circle at the company's test track at its Hethel headquarters.Lotus claims no CGI was used for the video, although it did have to sacrifice "more than few pairs of tyres".
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VW averts Mexico strike with pay increase
Volkswagen has agreed to a salary increase of nearly 6 percent for workers in Mexico and another raise for next year, the company's Mexican union said, averting a potential strike.
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Demon v ZL1 v ZR1 track battle - video
via caradvice.com.au
Chevrolet and Dodge have had some epic muscle car battles over the years – think Corvette and Viper for example.With the Viper gone, Dodge's flagship performance models have been SRT versions of the Challenger coupe, the most potent version being the Demon.
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2020 Genesis G80 spied
via caradvice.com.au
The next-generation Genesis G80 has been spied undergoing hot weather testing in the USA alongside the new Kia Soul.Up front, the new G80 has a sharper, almost triangular grille inspired by the Essentia concept. From the side we can see the car's overall proportions, which hint clearly it will stick with a rear- and all-wheel drive platform.The next-generation sedan seems to feature a more fastback-style rear with a more pronounced taper to the boot section.
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Poll: 2018 Toyota HiLux facelift is on the money
via caradvice.com.auThe fresh-faced 2018 Toyota HiLux SR and SR5 represent an improvement over the cars they replace, according to our latest Facebook poll.A handy 59 per cent of respondents favoured the new look, which has been inspired by the Rogue and Rugged special editions launched earlier this year. Along with its fresh face, the HiLux has gained a manual DPF regeneration switch for the second half of the year.
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Father’s Day 2018: A CarAdvice gift guide
via caradvice.com.au
There’s gifts, and then there’s Father's day gifts. And, if your dad is a hardcore petrol head, or even just a casual auto enthusiast, these specially handpicked gifts as highlighted by the dads in the CarAdvice office ought to bring a smile to your old man’s dial come father day morning.
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Toledo street dubbed "Sergio Marchionne Way"
For a few days, a street in Toledo was dubbed "Sergio Marchionne Way", in honor of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO who died July 25.
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Toledo, Ohio -- Jeep's hometown -- puts on a show
More than 1,600 Jeeps of every size, stripe and flavor filled the streets of Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 10 to Aug. 12 for the city's second Jeep Fest -- a celebration of the town's long love affair with its most famous local product.
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Sale prices on used vehicles stronger than expected
Increasing demand for used vehicles, concern over potential tariffs and tightening supplies are causing used-vehicle prices to strengthen instead of taking their normal summer dip.
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Philidelphia dealer Gerry Lenfest remembered for $2 million in employee bonuses
Car dealer and philantropist Gerry Lenfest, who died Aug 5, may have set a record when he handed out $2 million dollars in bonus checks to employees two years ago.
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McLaren Automotive plans hybrid conversion by 2025
McLaren is preparing for electrification #8212; but stands by a flat no to SUVs.
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Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet must build on its star power
Actor Mark Wahlberg and partner Jay Feldman are adding staff and bolstering promotional tactics at their new Chevy store in Ohio as they seek to ramp up sales.
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Longo Toyota launches Spanish website
A California dealership, Longo Toyota, has developed a store website for its Spanish-speaking customers.
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Lexus global president Yoshihiro Sawa says electric not for everybody
Lexus global president Yoshihiro Sawa says electric vehicles will not suit everyone and buyers will need choices.
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Johnson Controls International weighs future of its battery business
JCI has given itself until November to decide whether to spin off its battery business, sell it outright or keep it.
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Integrated Vehicle Solutions Group Sues Rick Case Automotive
A major provider of dealership management software is suing Rick Case Automotive Group for allegedly breaching its license agreement and misappropriating trade secrets.
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Hyundai's N performance line starts fast, boding well for Veloster
Encouraged by the promising start of its performance line in a demanding European market, Hyundai hopes its upcoming Veloster N sports car can raise its perception among U.S. buyers.
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Ford and Argo AI achieve mutual respect
How are Ford Motor Co. and software partner Argo AI from Silicon Valley getting along as they prepare Ford's first autonomous vehicle for a 2021 deployment?
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EPA concerns may fuel legal challenges to Trump's CAFE rollback
A document detailing EPA staff concerns provides fodder for legal challenges to the Trump administration's proposal to roll back federal fuel economy standards.
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Byton offers window into China's EV craze
China has emerged as a global incubator for next-generation electrified driving and as a potent Silicon Valley rival. Some call it a boom, others a bubble. To understand the China EV craze, look no further than Byton.
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Auto subscriptions programs face hurdle in state laws
A subscription ban in Indiana and a California proposal to make automaker subscription programs go through dealers are the first steps taken in what could be a wave of scrutiny over subscription programs in state houses across the country.
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Auria Solutions retools factories for GM acoustics work
Auria is launching a new technology in sound and vibration deadening for GM, to the tune of $100 million.
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Around the Tracks: Dodge Vipers and Elon Musk
via caradvice.com.auWhen we’re not creating it ourselves, the CarAdvice team spends a lot of time finding and consuming motoring content from all over the world.Here’s a handful of the articles, videos and social media posts that most caught our eye last week. Some of them are brand-new, others have been online for a while.Enjoy them – just not too much, okay?
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2011-15 Audi A4, A5, Q5 recalled
via caradvice.com.auAudi Australia has issued a recall for the 2011-2015 A4, A5, and Q5 model lines, over concerns a faulty heating element in the air-conditioning system could pose a fire risk.The German marque reports that the auxiliary heater element in the ventilation system may fail as the result of overheating "in the area of the connectors".If the condition occurs, and the heater element overheats, this may lead to "smoulder damage or potentially a fire".
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Hyundai Ioniq, Kona Electric, Veloster launch dates detailed
via caradvice.com.auHyundai Australia has detailed its model rollout over for the coming months, including launch times for the new Ioniq, Veloster and Kona Electric.Kicking off proceedings will be the three-strong Ioniq family (top), set to go on sale in hybrid, plug-in and electric guises from October.
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Jeep
Jeep readies for plug-in hybrid Wrangler
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class recalled
via caradvice.com.auMercedes-Benz has recalled the C-Class and E-Class, over concerns about incorrectly-installed panelling on the exhaust system.According to the company, the left cutout for the exhaust system isn't installed correctly, and could make contact with hot components. If it touches a hot exhaust component during 'full-load operation' could make the paneling catch fire.A total of five units, sold during May 2018, are included in the recall – a VIN list is attached here.
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Dieselgate: Current, former Volkswagen CEO knew of cheating before public admission - report
via caradvice.com.auRecently-unsealed court filings are giving us a better insight into who at Volkswagen knew about what (and when they knew it) in the long-running Dieselgate emissions cheating saga.Recently unsealed documents, reported by Der Spiegel and filed by the Braunschweig prosecutor's office, say Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen Group CEO at the time, and Herbert Diess, current VW Group CEO and then-head of the Volkswagen brand, were present at a meeting about the cheating on July 27, 2015.
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BMW X7M under consideration - report
via caradvice.com.auThe upcoming BMW X7 flagship SUV isn't even on the market yet, but reports from overseas are already claiming a high-performance M version could be in the works.According to BMW Blog, "various sources" from Munich indicate BMW is considering an X7 M or X7 M Performance to duke it out with high-powered rivals such as the Mercedes-AMG GLS63, Bentley Bentayga, and Audi SQ7.
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BMW X7 M under consideration - report
via caradvice.com.auThe upcoming BMW X7 flagship SUV isn't even on the market yet, but reports from overseas are already claiming a high-performance M version could be in the works.According to BMW Blog, "various sources" from Munich indicate BMW is considering an X7 M or X7 M Performance to duke it out with high-powered rivals such as the Mercedes-AMG GLS63, Bentley Bentayga, and Audi SQ7.
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2018 Kia Optima Si review
via caradvice.com.au
Anyone who grew up with siblings can attest to the fact your parents always had a favourite. The automotive world is really no different. Whereas the Kia Optima used to be the golden child, it seems the Stinger now holds that title.Kia has done what any parent with a favourite does to the poor, less adored siblings and been stricter, harsher and meaner with the 2018 Optima to give the star child room to blossom. But doesn’t every family member deserve a chance to shine?
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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE review: Prototype ride-along
via caradvice.com.au
Andrew Wendler • Self-help gurus have made an industry out of reminding humans they can’t be everything to everyone, but the message is lost on the manufacturers of SUVs and crossovers. As the market continues to tilt in favor of these vehicles, automakers remain engaged in a relentless battle to tame them for civilian duty while maintaining a degree of off-road ability.
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2015-18 Fiat 500X recalled
via caradvice.com.auFiat Chrysler Automobiles has recalled the 2015-2018 Fiat 500X, over concerns about a faulty rear seat latch.According to the company, the problem could make the rear seat back fold forward in an accident if the seatbelts aren't engaged. If a child seat is fitted using isofix anchor points, it could be compromised by the issue in a crash.A total of 1847 cars are included in the campaign – a VIN list is attached here.
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2019 Hyundai Kona pricing and specs
via caradvice.com.au
Hyundai Australia has announced details of the updated 2019 Kona line-up, headlined by the addition of a cheaper new base grade, enhanced infotainment and price hikes of up to $3000 across the carryover range.
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