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• Citroen Strengthens Its Electric Van Range With E-Berlingo Multispace

  23-03-2017 23:58
  
  the days are numbered for diesel vans in the cbds of major european cities, so news of citroen’s e-berlingo multispace electric vehicle is no real surprise.the multispace is a five-seat version (note the side windows) of the existing berlingo electric delivery van.and with 675-litres of cargo space (3,000-litres if you fold the seats away) – the multispace presents a practical zero-emissions solution to the needs of many private buyers and commercial fleet operators.p...Read moreThe
  
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• 2017 Bugatti Chiron Driven! Holy Mother of—!

  23-03-2017 23:49
  
  -If there’s any doubt about the Bugatti Chiron’s raison d’être, it’s written right on the steering wheel, on a large blue button emblazoned with one word: ENGINE. Sure, we could wax poetic about the marriage of modern technology to the ancient human craving to express vanity and wealth. Or about how the 1500-hp Chiron is metaphorically the 700-room Château de Versailles with a tailpipe, how the $3 million price means it is no crazier than hiring an artist to s
  
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• People complain about the Chrysler 300 more than any other car

  23-03-2017 23:44
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Humor,Videos,TruckEverybody complains, and a lot of the time, those complaints are about our cars. Here are the cars that get the most, and the least, safety complaints.Continue reading People complain about the Chrysler 300 more than any other car People complain about the Chrysler 300 more than any other car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 18:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• On-Again, Off-Again…Fiat Chrysler Still Pursuing Merger Talks With Volkswagen

  23-03-2017 23:42
  
  bringing to mind the globally reported telephone call between u.s. president donald trump and australian pm malcolm turnbull, fiat chrysler boss sergio marchionne has told reporters he’s still hasn’t received a call from volkswagen chief matthias mueller to set-up talks on a possible merger between the two automotive industry giants.big picture, there are benefits to be had in such a merger but there is a massive gulf between the two brands - philosophical, engineering and cultur...R
  
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• 2017 Bugatti Chiron – First Drive Review

  23-03-2017 23:31
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• Property Owner Cited for Turning Blighted Football Stadium into Massive VW TDI Parking Lot

  23-03-2017 22:39
  -Volkswagen has been storing some of its more than 100,000 bought-back TDI-equipped cars in various places around the country as the automaker wades through the largest scandal in its 80-year history. One such location appears to have become a bit of a problem. The city of Pontiac has cited the property owners of the blighted Silverdome, a former NFL stadium where the Detroit Lions played from 1975 to 2001, for turning the site into a massive parking lot for diesel-powered VWs in limbo.-The
  
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• Production Infiniti QX50 will mostly look like the concept

  23-03-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Infiniti,Crossover,LuxurySome details here and there have changed.Continue reading Production Infiniti QX50 will mostly look like the concept Production Infiniti QX50 will mostly look like the concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch as hero motorists save trooper in fight for his life

  23-03-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,Motorcycle"I just saw that he needed help," said one of the Good Samaritans. "And I decided to help."Continue reading Watch as hero motorists save trooper in fight for his life Watch as hero motorists save trooper in fight for his life originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Turn Signal Reimagined | Autoblog Minute

  23-03-2017 21:42
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoAudi's OLED turn signal concept was revealed in 2013. The concept aimed to create real time information to those driving behind. Possibly introducing a different type of traffic safety.Continue reading Turn Signal Reimagined | Autoblog Minute Turn Signal Reimagined | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:42:39 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top Gear USA trio returning in a non-Top Gear role

  23-03-2017 21:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,United StatesThe airwaves will be saturated with car shows featuring a three-host format.Continue reading Top Gear USA trio returning in a non-Top Gear role Top Gear USA trio returning in a non-Top Gear role originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'New Detroit' report: 'Cheap wages, little training, crushed limbs'

  23-03-2017 20:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Read ThisOSHA reports reveal higher injury rates than in plants in the North.Continue reading 'New Detroit' report: 'Cheap wages, little training, crushed limbs' 'New Detroit' report: 'Cheap wages, little training, crushed limbs' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Expecting $1.4B Profit Drop (3/23/17)

  23-03-2017 20:33
  
  Ford expecting $1.4B profit drop; Shelby GT350 Mustang loses power, lawsuit alleges; Meeting fuel standards cheaper than believed?; Calif.'s EV paradox; Mini marks 15 years in U.S.
  
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• 2018 Toyota Yaris gets a meager refresh but a carryover powertrain

  23-03-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Toyota,Hatchback,BudgetDon't expect much in the way of driving pleasure from its – yawn – 106-horsepower engine and four-speed automatic.Continue reading 2018 Toyota Yaris gets a meager refresh but a carryover powertrain 2018 Toyota Yaris gets a meager refresh but a carryover powertrain originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Porsche Macan GTS is a great way to get to a winter rally

  23-03-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Motorsports,Porsche,Crossover,PerformanceWe took one to Sno Drift in Northern Michigan.Continue reading The Porsche Macan GTS is a great way to get to a winter rally The Porsche Macan GTS is a great way to get to a winter rally originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dodge’s Demon Drag Monster Can Unleash Its Tower of Power with the Flick of a Finger [Video]

  23-03-2017 19:32
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• Elon Musk Not Happy About Trump's New Plan for Nasa

  23-03-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Earth’s atmosphere serves as the doorstep to the rest of the universe with an all-new frontier just waiting to be explored and discoveries waiting to be made. It’s been more than 40 years since any human (that we know of) has stepped foot on a celestial body other than the earth, and Elon Musk plans to send a manned mission to mars as early as 2022 via his prized SpaceX rockets that are, in fact, very promising. However, on the other side of the spectrum, President Trump signed legi
  
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• Mark Webber: New Regulations Will Make It Much Harder For F1 Drivers This year

  23-03-2017 17:56
  
  the nine-time grand prix winner is pleased that new regulations for formula one could see lap times slashed by as much as five seconds around albert park this weekend for the season-opening australian grand prix. and, with that, the aussie ace predicts drivers will be working harder behind the wheel."the drivers will be sweating on the podium, you'll see them working a bit harder which is nice," webber told tmr in a recent interview.the new regulations have been tipped...Read moreThe Motor
  
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• Formula E Gets A Big Boost With BMW Joining Its Ranks

  23-03-2017 17:52
  
  formula e is set for a breakout year after another big manufacturer, bmw, commited to the racing series.the rapidly growing race series for electric-powered f1-style open-wheel machines has locked in its regulations for three seasons stretching from 2018 to 2021.formula e teams currently field two cars per driver in each race, swapping cars mid-way through each event as a crude solution to limited battery life.that will end when new regulations come into effect for the 2018...Read more
  
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• 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee TrackHawk shows off its hellish supercharged V8

  23-03-2017 17:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,PerformanceYup, this Jeep is blown.Continue reading 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee TrackHawk shows off its hellish supercharged V8 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee TrackHawk shows off its hellish supercharged V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How Red Bull's F1 Design Whizz Is Changing Aston Martin

  23-03-2017 17:42
  
  one of the architects of red bull's success is changing the way aston martin design cars.newey, currently red bull racing's chief technical officer, has designed 10 world championship winning cars for williams, mclaren and red bull during his career. as part of aston martin's partnership with the energy drink owned f1 team newey is part of the team building the new valkyrie hypercar.newey is in charge of the engineering design and shaping the car's aerodynamics while...Read moreThe Motor Re
  
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• Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 owners sue company over 'track-ready' claim

  23-03-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceTransmissions and differentials overheated, triggering limp mode.Continue reading Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 owners sue company over 'track-ready' claim Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 owners sue company over 'track-ready' claim originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Ford Edge Goes Dark with New Sport Appearance Package

  23-03-2017 17:03
  -The Ford Edge embraces the dark side for the 2018 model year with the introduction of a new Sport Appearance package. The $1295 package is limited to the midline SEL trim and adds a host of dark trim and sporty-looking features.-Helping the Edge SEL Sport Appearance package stand out from the rest of the Edge lineup are a set of dark-colored 19-inch, 10-spoke wheels that are complemented by a similarly darkened grille, mirror caps, rear spoiler, and decorative front and rear skid plat
  
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• Honda Releases Industrial Strength Civic Type R Teaser: Video

  23-03-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hey! You there! Auto enthusiast! Are you excited for the impending invasion of the first Type R’d Honda to ever get shipped stateside? Do you dream of wings and red badges and 20-inch wheels and triple exhaust pipes? Do you spend your days fantasizing about 300 turbocharged ponies rampaging at the dip of your right foot? Well, you’re in luck, because all that goodness will soon become a reality with the arrival of the new Civic Type R. Word has it the first units will arrive sometim
  
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• The syrupy sweet tale of the Pink Cadillac Margarita

  23-03-2017 16:28
  
  Filed under:Etc.,CadillacThe mysterious origins of this suspiciously pink drink have surprisingly little to do with Detroit.Continue reading The syrupy sweet tale of the Pink Cadillac Margarita The syrupy sweet tale of the Pink Cadillac Margarita originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda Still Working on Wankel Engines, But Not Like You’d Hope

  23-03-2017 15:57
  -Mazda RX-Vision concept-Mazda has repeatedly teased—or tortured—Wankel-engine fans with the possibility of a multirotor sports car and then retracted that possibility. Now, new patent applications show the brand is once again working on the rotary, but in an application that’s likely to dash the hopes of the engine’s fans: using its iconic engine as an onboard generator, rather than the free-revving heart of a sports car.-It’s not a new idea for the brand. Maz
  
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• How a 2017 Bentley Bentayga ended up in a salvage yard

  23-03-2017 15:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Bentley,Auctions,Used Car Buying,SUV,Luxury,SupercarsToo good to be true?Continue reading How a 2017 Bentley Bentayga ended up in a salvage yard How a 2017 Bentley Bentayga ended up in a salvage yard originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Toyota Yaris: Updated Except Where It Needed It the Most

  23-03-2017 15:41
  
  -For the 2018 model year, Toyota has given the Yaris tweaked looks and more standard and available features. (Have no fear, we checked, and it’s definitely still a car.) The subcompact’s lineup remains the same, with two- and four-door hatchback body styles available in L and LE trims and an SE model topping the four-door range. READ MORE ››-
  
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• 2018 Toyota Yaris: Updated Except Where It Needed It the Most – Official Photos and Info

  23-03-2017 15:32
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• Honda Civic Type R sounds as angry as it looks

  23-03-2017 15:07
  
  Filed under:Videos,Honda,HatchbackThis new teaser video shows what the Type R is about.Continue reading Honda Civic Type R sounds as angry as it looks Honda Civic Type R sounds as angry as it looks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:07:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• You Can Now Personalize Your McLaren Sports Series With More MSO Upgrades

  23-03-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you own a model as prominent as a McLaren, you can’t just throw on some aftermarket parts or paint if you want some individualization. I mean, after all, people have literally been killed for less. But, that’s okay, because McLaren Special Operations has your back, and has just announced a whole new range of protective and personalization parts for models from the Sports Series, including the 540C, 570S, and 570GT. The parts don’t only bring the ability for current and new
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1983 Buick LeSabre Estate Station Wagon, Rocky Mountain High Edition

  23-03-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Buick,Automotive History,WagonThis 1983 Buick LeSabre Estate is just what you need for snowboarding trips in the Mountain Time Zone!Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1983 Buick LeSabre Estate Station Wagon, Rocky Mountain High Edition Junkyard Gem: 1983 Buick LeSabre Estate Station Wagon, Rocky Mountain High Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Road rage causes car to flip four times at high speed

  23-03-2017 13:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Driving,Safety,Coupe,SedanThis is why we don't screw around on the freeway.Continue reading Road rage causes car to flip four times at high speed Road rage causes car to flip four times at high speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A roadside memorial, a grieving father, and a company that helped

  23-03-2017 13:27
  
  Filed under:Etc.I'm not crying! You're crying!Continue reading A roadside memorial, a grieving father, and a company that helped A roadside memorial, a grieving father, and a company that helped originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shelby GT350 Owners Are Ready to Burn the Blue Oval at the Stake

  23-03-2017 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Ford Shelby GT350 was Ford’s answer to the new Camaro Z/28 and the car Ford enthusiasts had been waiting for. It came with more aggressive exterior styling that reduced aerodynamic drag, a new front splitter, angled ducts in the grille, a vent on the hood, and real vents in the lower fascia that help to keep the front brakes cool under heavy load. It even had a belly pan to help increase air flow through. And, Ford even replaced the 5.0-liter with a 5.2-liter flat-plane crank V-8 that
  
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• The Challenger SRT Demon Will Terrorize the Strip Thanks to a Factory TransBrake

  23-03-2017 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Another week has passed, and that means that it’s time to see yet another Dodge Demon teaser video. So far, the videos have shown us where the demon shed some weight, what kind of tires it has, the suspension system, its hardened driveline and launch system that prevents wheel hop, exhaust note, and the performance pages in its 8.4-inch uConnect infotainment system. The wildest thing so far is considered by most to be the way the car literally bends its tires on launch, and we get to see
  
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• Should Automakers Put So Much Stock On The Nurburgring Lap Record?

  23-03-2017 09:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Nurburgring lap time record has been in the headlines recently now that the Lamborghini Huracan Performante has officially set the lap record around the track with a lap time of 6:52.01. That said, the achievement didn’t come without any controversy as a handful of people questioned the legitimacy of the lap record, which prompted a response from Lamborghini itself. This exchange leads me to this question: should automakers really put that much importance on the Nurburgring lap record
  
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• Mercedes-Benz Announces Australian Testing Program

  23-03-2017 01:41
  
  mercedes-benz will embark on an australian test program aimed at accelerating the introduction of self-driving and safety features both locally and abroad.engineers from the brand's german headquarters have arrived in australia to collect data that will be used to improve current technology while shaping the features of future models.the team led by mercedes safety veteran jochen haab will use a modified e-class sedan to evaluate australian conditions including traffic beha...Read more
  
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• XJS, P-Type And T-Type Headline New Jaguar-Land Rover Trademark Applications

  23-03-2017 00:19
  
  in the last few weeks jaguar-land rover has lodged trademark applications for no less than 29 model names.the venerable xj nomenclature is one of them – rekindling memories of glorious v12 sports cars – as are unusual ones such as sawtooth, stormer and landmark.according to autoguide some of the others include p-type, t-type, c-xe, ixe, dixe, xedi, xei, cxf and cxj.earlier applications for i-pace and i-type were rumoured to cover future electric jaguars with the i-pace sp...Read more
  
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• Skoda To launch Four New SUVs For China

  23-03-2017 00:07
  
  the rising popularity of suvs in china has prompted volkswagen group’s czech republic brand skoda to develop four new suvs for the world’s largest new car market.revealed by car news china the new models will be the skoda kodiaq, the kodiaq coupe and two new vehicles at this stage referred to as model k and model q.all will be made at the shanghai-volkswagen joint venture plant.the kodiaq opens the batting with a launch scheduled for next month’s shanghai auto show.Read moreThe
  
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