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• Need a kid’s gift idea? You won’t believe all the ride-on toy cars now.

  22-12-2017 21:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,FutureHere are some of the coolest, but not insanely expensive ride-on toy cars for kids.Continue reading Need a kid’s gift idea? You won’t believe all the ride-on toy cars now. Need a kid’s gift idea? You won’t believe all the ride-on toy cars now. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&
  
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• Need a kid's gift idea? You won't believe all the ride-on toy cars now.

  22-12-2017 21:45
  
  Here are some of the coolest, but not not insanely expensive ride-on toy cars for kids.Continue reading Need a kid's gift idea? You won't believe all the ride-on toy cars now. Need a kid's gift idea? You won't believe all the ride-on toy cars now. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat Chrysler to recall 1.8 million trucks to fix shifter issue

  22-12-2017 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA said it would recall about 1.8 million Ram trucks mostly in North America to fix a function that prevents occupants from inadvertently moving the shifter out of the "park" position.
  
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• Green Christmas: Elderly couple nabbed driving with 60 pounds of pot ’presents’

  22-12-2017 21:09
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Green,Toyota,TruckIt's a Christmas bummer.Continue reading Green Christmas: Elderly couple nabbed driving with 60 pounds of pot ’presents’ Green Christmas: Elderly couple nabbed driving with 60 pounds of pot ’presents’ originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Green Christmas? Elderly couple nabbed driving with 60 lbs of weed intended as 'presents'

  22-12-2017 21:09
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Green,Toyota,TruckIt's a Christmas bummer.Continue reading Green Christmas? Elderly couple nabbed driving with 60 lbs of weed intended as 'presents' Green Christmas? Elderly couple nabbed driving with 60 lbs of weed intended as 'presents' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 BMW i3s First Drive Review | Is the i mightier than the M?

  22-12-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,First Drives,Technology,Hatchback,Electric,Hybrid,LuxuryMore than just a small power increase.Continue reading 2018 BMW i3s First Drive Review | Is the i mightier than the M? 2018 BMW i3s First Drive Review | Is the i mightier than the M? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla, Porsche and Genesis top Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey

  22-12-2017 20:03
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Porsche,Tesla,GenesisOwners also ranked Tesla's Model S tops in a satisfaction survey.Continue reading Tesla, Porsche and Genesis top Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey Tesla, Porsche and Genesis top Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Apple's patent application details its autonomous vehicle system

  22-12-2017 19:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousApple's system appears to be based in part on computerized virtual reality models.Continue reading Apple's patent application details its autonomous vehicle system Apple's patent application details its autonomous vehicle system originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GAC Motor bringing U.S.-aimed EV concept to Detroit auto show

  22-12-2017 19:13
  
  Filed under:Green,Detroit Auto Show,Misc. Automakers,China,United States,Minivan/Van,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryThe GAC GS8 SUV will probably be the brand's first U.S. offering.Continue reading GAC Motor bringing U.S.-aimed EV concept to Detroit auto show GAC Motor bringing U.S.-aimed EV concept to Detroit auto show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Icahn Automotive picks up 19 service centers, auto parts distributor in string of acquisitions

  22-12-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Carl Icahn's Icahn Automotive Group LLC said it has acquired 19 service centers and an auto parts distribution business. It's the latest in several related acquisitions made by Icahn in recent years.
  
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• Emergency auto braking: Make it standard or buyers will skip it

  22-12-2017 18:58
  
  Filed under:Ford,GM,Honda,Mercedes-Benz,Tesla,Toyota,TechnologyPeople are unlikely to opt for accident avoidance systemsContinue reading Emergency auto braking: Make it standard or buyers will skip it Emergency auto braking: Make it standard or buyers will skip it originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autonomous Chevy Bolt hits motorcycle in San Francisco

  22-12-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Green,Chevrolet,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Hatchback,Autonomous,ElectricThe car from GM's Cruise Automation was not at fault, police say.Continue reading Autonomous Chevy Bolt hits motorcycle in San Francisco Autonomous Chevy Bolt hits motorcycle in San Francisco originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autonomous Chevy Bolt collides with motorcycle in San Francisco

  22-12-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Green,Chevrolet,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Hatchback,Autonomous,ElectricThe car from GM's Cruise Automation was not at fault, police say.Continue reading Autonomous Chevy Bolt collides with motorcycle in San Francisco Autonomous Chevy Bolt collides with motorcycle in San Francisco originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Ford might kill the Fusion, and why there are problems with that

  22-12-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Car Buying,Crossover,Sedan,SUVContinue reading Why Ford might kill the Fusion, and why there are problems with that Why Ford might kill the Fusion, and why there are problems with that originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• December U.S. sales predicted to be strong but down from 2016

  22-12-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  December is projected to produce the highest U.S. new-vehicle sales volume of the year, but it won't be enough for 2017 to top last year's record-setting total.
  
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• The cloudy demographic future for collectible cars

  22-12-2017 16:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Do the next generations really want to inherit all those collectible cars from their baby boomer parents? Auction prices offer a hint.
  
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• CES: Innoviz Technologies' mission to enable the mass commercialisation of AVs

  22-12-2017 16:21
  Initiating just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with automotive suppliers exhibiting at CES this month, we spoke to Omer Keilaf, CEO and Co-founder of Innoviz Technologies just ahead of the official opening in Las Vegas to learn about the company's showcase.Innoviz develops LiDAR (which stands for Light Detection and Ranging) remote sensing solutions to enable the mass commercialisation of autonomous vehicles.
  
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• 2017 Jaguar F-Pace S is a fun but thirsty travel companion

  22-12-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Fuel Efficiency,Long-Term Garage,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceYou need a good audio system for road trips.Continue reading 2017 Jaguar F-Pace S is a fun but thirsty travel companion 2017 Jaguar F-Pace S is a fun but thirsty travel companion originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen cuts works council pay as prosecutors probe overpayment

  22-12-2017 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW has cut the salaries and suspended the bonuses of 14 members of its works council, including the council's head Bernd Osterloh, as prosecutors investigate alleged earlier overpayment.
  
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• Watch an airbag inflator (without the bag) go off in slow motion

  22-12-2017 15:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,TechnologyAirbags pack a lot of punch.Continue reading Watch an airbag inflator (without the bag) go off in slow motion Watch an airbag inflator (without the bag) go off in slow motion originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Review of the automotive year, 2017 (part two)

  22-12-2017 15:41
  Editor Dave Leggett offers a personal take and review of the year with a look at selected highlights. This instalment takes in the second half of 2017.
  
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• Mini to offer a double-clutch transmission, but not in U.S.

  22-12-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:MINI,HatchbackMini adds a dual-clutch transmission to the 2018 options sheet outside the U.S.Continue reading Mini to offer a double-clutch transmission, but not in U.S. Mini to offer a double-clutch transmission, but not in U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren testing an EV, but challenges remain to electrify a hypercar

  22-12-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,McLaren,Electric,RacingBattery technology remains the biggest hurdle.Continue reading McLaren testing an EV, but challenges remain to electrify a hypercar McLaren testing an EV, but challenges remain to electrify a hypercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Thai vehicle sales jump 20% in November

  22-12-2017 12:40
  Thailand's new vehicle market expanded by over 20% to 78,082 units in November compared with 64,771 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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• Bracing for EV shift, NGK Spark Plug ignites all solid-state battery quest

  22-12-2017 12:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Facing the eventual demise of gasoline engines, the world's biggest maker of spark plugs is turning its focus to a component it believes will be just as vital in the coming era of electric vehicles -- next-generation all solid state batteries.
  
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• JAC to build plant in Brazil

  22-12-2017 12:29
  Chinese automaker JAC Motors plans to invest BRL200m (US$61m) in a new vehicle assembly plant in Brazil.
  
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• Indonesia vehicle sales fall 5% in November

  22-12-2017 12:16
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia declined by 4.7% to 96,200 units in November from 100,880 units a year earlier, according industry sources citing data released by industry association Gaikindo.
  
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• Global automakers in major new-energy overhaul - ANALYSIS

  22-12-2017 12:04
  Automakers around the world have stepped up their efforts to expand into the new-energy vehicle (NEV) segment, in what is being described as the most far-reaching overhaul of the global automotive industry in many decades.
  
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• New Jaguar XJR 575 UK review

  22-12-2017 12:01
  
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  Does Jaguar’s mighty XJR 575 super saloon make sense on UK roads? We find outOf all the cars launched in 2017, the Jaguar XJR 575 stands out like giant, purple-throbbing sore thumb. It bellows a petrol-gargling song in a room that’s concerned about CO2 emissions and electrification. Add in the fact it costs nearly £94,000, and the only reasonable verdict you can come to is that it’s a left-field curio –
  
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• Gestamp names Francisco Lopez Pena as new CEO

  22-12-2017 11:23
  Gestamp has appointed Francisco López Peña as CEO, replacing Francisco Riberas who will keep his functions as executive chairman.
  
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• ‘After 50 years, Gordon Murray is still hungry for success’

  22-12-2017 11:20
  
  Mike Rutherford2017-12-24 08:00
  Mike Rutherford chats to legendary designer Gordon Murray about his favourite cars, drivers, and much moreVery few hands-on individuals have straddled the road car and race car industries, and been monumentally successful in both camps. Enzo Ferrari was. Colin Chapman was. Professor Gordon Murray is. The latter’s career has spanned 50 years, yet he still looks, talks and performs more like a hungry-for-success upstart than the legendary veteran designer/engi
  
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• NXP/Baidu announce cooperation in autonomous driving

  22-12-2017 11:00
  NXP Semiconductors, the world's largest automotive semiconductor supplier and Baidu, the leading Chinese language search provider, have announced a cooperation in autonomous driving.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz/BVG/Via team for ridesharing in Berlin

  22-12-2017 10:58
  German transport operator Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) and ViaVan, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Vans and Via, have joined forces to form a rideshare research and development collaboration.
  
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• Martinrea opens new technical centre in Michigan

  22-12-2017 10:57
  Martinrea International has announced the opening of its new technical centre in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The new facility combines research and development, engineering and testing capabilities under one roof in an open and collaborative environment.
  
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• Daimler Mobility Services acquires majority stake in Chauffeur Prive

  22-12-2017 10:55
  Daimler Mobility Services has acquired a majority stake in French private hire company, Chauffeur Prive for an unspecified sum.
  
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• Osram showcases lighting technology at CES 2018

  22-12-2017 10:36
  Osram will feature its laser work with LiDar and infrared LED technology for autonomous driving at CES in Las Vegas.
  
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• Favorite vehicles of 2017

  22-12-2017 04:47
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe Autoblog staff has driven a lot of vehicles in 2017. This video showcases our favorite vehicles from this year, along with some thoughts on why they made the list. Wanna read more head over to https://www.autoblog.com/photos/best-drivers-cars-2017/Continue reading Favorite vehicles of 2017 Favorite vehicles of 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:47:26 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Ema
  
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• Least favorite vehicles of 2017

  22-12-2017 04:36
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe Autoblog staff has driven a lot of vehicles in 2017. This video showcases our least favorite vehicles from this year, along with some thoughts on why they made the list. Wanna read more head over to https://www.autoblog.com/photos/least-favorite-cars-2017/Continue reading Least favorite vehicles of 2017 Least favorite vehicles of 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:36:16 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permal
  
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