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• 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata finally has a great pair of seats

  16-03-2018 22:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Mazda,Convertible,PerformanceWe all know the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a truly wonderful car. It takes everything delightful about cars and driving and distills it into a compact and lightweight package. It's a car anyone can enjoy. My wife, who until recently has shown no real interest in sports cars beyond their design, wants one. I want one, too, but I couldn't get past the Miata's terrible seats. For 2018, there's finally an alternative.Continue reading 2018 Mazda MX-
  
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• 270,000 Ram pickups in ‘salt belt’ recalled to fix sagging fuel tanks

  16-03-2018 21:55
  
  Filed under:Recalls,RAM,Maintenance,Safety,TruckDrive a Ram 1500? Maybe it's time to give your fuel tanks a look. FCA is issuing a voluntary recall of over 270,000 Ram 1500 pickups to prevent their fuel tanks from sagging.Continue reading 270,000 Ram pickups in ‘salt belt’ recalled to fix sagging fuel tanks 270,000 Ram pickups in ‘salt belt’ recalled to fix sagging fuel tanks originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of
  
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• Audi R8 spied with a refreshed face

  16-03-2018 21:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Audi,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsWe recently heard that the Audi R8 supercar doesn't have a bright future, with no new generation on the horizon. But it seems like we're still going to have plenty of time with the current generation, and Audi isn't going to just let it sit. As the spy photos above show, the company is working on an updated version of the current model.Continue reading Audi R8 spied with a refreshed face Audi R8 spied with a refreshed face originally appeare
  
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• Lincoln Plans N.Y. Takeoff for New Aviator (3/16/18)

  16-03-2018 20:31
  N.Y. takeoff for new Lincoln Aviator; VW to bring 'Volks SUV' to U.S.; Porsche expands EV mission; Mercedes USA's new HQ; Trump's 'bowling ball test' jest; Introducing 'The Closer.'
  
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• 2018 Mazda6 Grand Touring vs. other midsize sedans: How they compare on paper

  16-03-2018 19:10
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Sedan,ComparisonFor the first time since this generation of Mazda6 was introduced, Mazda is offering the 6 with a more powerful optional engine. It's a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder available on the three highest trims: Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve and Signature. This new engine offering means Mazda can more directly compete with the rest of the midsize family sedan market, the vast majority of which have at least two engine options, if not more. So we decid
  
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• Volkswagen Arteon could get V6 option, shooting brake version

  16-03-2018 18:48
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Volkswagen,Sedan,WagonVolkswagen's flagship Arteon may not be the flight of fancy the venerable Phaeton was, but it might have one trick up its sleeve, one the Phaeton never got. The British AutoExpress is reporting that the Arteon is going to get a shooting brake version, and another addition to the Arteon portfolio could be the 3.6-liter V6 engine that's currently fitted in the Atlas SUV.Continue reading Volkswagen Arteon could get V6 option, shooting brake version Volksw
  
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• 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Drivers' Notes Review | Trying to find its way

  16-03-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Jeep,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUV,Off-RoadThe Jeep Compass Trailhawk is the smaller sibling to the Cherokee off-roader. They look a lot alike, and generally that seems to be a good thing. We spent some time with it, both in Michigan and the Pacific Northwest. It seemed like the perfect little ute to tackle rain and late snow, as well as the cratered roads surrounding Detroit every spring. Here's what we thought after spending some quality time together.Continue reading 2018
  
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• Ford's $11 billion plan for hybrids and EVs — a closer look

  16-03-2018 17:25
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Ford,Green Automakers,Technology,Coupe,SUV,Truck,Electric,HybridYesterday, Ford offered up a buffet of information. Along with Bronco news, GT500 teasing and the announcement of Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance becoming standard across its entire lineup, Ford also reaffirmed its commitment to electrification. Specifically, the company announced an $11 billion investment in electrification, reiterating plans to introduce 13 new electrified vehicles around t
  
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• Mercedes-Maybach Pullman is the luxury car for the discerning dictator

  16-03-2018 15:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Maybach,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Luxury,SpecialtyFor decades, Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach cars have been the ride of choice for leaders across the globe, presidents, ambassadors, dictators and despots alike. The Pullman model — a long-wheelbase six-seat variant — has been particularly popular with this select clientele. This week, the German automaker announced the latest version of the car, the Mercedes-Maybach Pullman S650.Continue reading Mercedes-Maybac
  
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• GM begins mass-production of autonomous Cruise AV in 2019

  16-03-2018 15:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,GM,Emerging Technologies,Hatchback,Autonomous,FutureGeneral Motors has announced that the fully autonomous Cruise AV will go into production in 2019. GM will invest more then $100 million to build the Bolt-based, self-driving EV at the Orion Township assembly plant in Michigan, alongside the standard Bolt and the Sonic. The roof modules containing lidar arrays, cameras, radar, and other sensors for the Cruise AV will be manufactured at the Brownstown Battery Assembly P
  
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• McLaren F1 team finds perfect sponsor for the Halo: A flip-flop maker

  16-03-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Humor,Motorsports,Weird Car News,McLaren,RacingIf you can't hide it, embrace it. When the Halo safety device was mandated for Formula One cars this year, many were quick to draw parallels with the structure's eccentric looks and a flip-flop shoe. Now it seems McLaren is in on the joke, as it has joined forces with a flip-flop manufacturer.Continue reading McLaren F1 team finds perfect sponsor for the Halo: A flip-flop maker McLaren F1 team finds perfect sponsor for the Halo: A flip-f
  
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• $40M award for boy's death in Jeep fire upheld by Georgia high court

  16-03-2018 13:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Jeep,Safety,SUVThe Georgia State Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld a $40 million award to the family of a 4-year-old boy killed in 2012 when the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee in which he was riding was rear-ended and burst into flames.Continue reading $40M award for boy's death in Jeep fire upheld by Georgia high court $40M award for boy's death in Jeep fire upheld by Georgia high court originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see
  
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• Three-owner 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL to be auctioned for charity

  16-03-2018 13:30
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,Classics,Luxury,PerformanceSome sources regard the mid-1950s Mercedes-Benz 300SL "Gullwing" the first supercar. When it was introduced in 1954, it was certainly unlike anything else, and the 212-horsepower direct injection straight six made it the fastest production car of its day. With a rich motorsport history and the still amazing gullwing doors, the 300SL holds a special place among classic Mercedes-Benz coupes.Continue reading Thre
  
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• Baby Bronco Confirmed As Part Of Ford's Expanded SUV Line-up

  16-03-2018 05:16
  Australia likely target for new wave of performance models.Read more
  
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• Ram confirms V8-powered 1500 ute for Australia

  16-03-2018 05:12
  Compact model to join larger 2500, 3500 utes.Read more
  
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• McLaren 570GT MSO Black Collection revealed

  16-03-2018 05:11
  British maker builds stealth special supercar.Read more
  
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• Audi e-tron GT Confirmed As New Electric Flagship

  16-03-2018 05:09
  Electric sedan shares platform with upcoming Porsche Mission E.Read more
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500 V8 First Drive Review | New pickup has more of everything

  16-03-2018 05:06
  
  Filed under:RAM,First Drives,TruckThere's a lot going on with the 2019 Ram 1500: inside, outside, out back, and under the hood. New engine options — two of which feature 48-volt eTorque assistance for extra grunt — and lots of attitude-heavy trims. But our first experience with the '19 Ram is focused on the totality of the truck experience — taking a step back, a deep breath of desert air, and soaking it all in. Ram is staking out a fascinating niche in an incredibly competitiv
  
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• Driven: The All-New Ram 1500 Pickup Is More Aerodynamic, Efficient, and Luxurious Than Ever

  16-03-2018 05:01
  -There’s a war raging on the home front. A divide in our nation. A fight between deeply entrenched opponents. Social media up in flames. But it’s not what you think. This thing has been going on for decades. This is the truck war, the clash among the best-selling vehicles in the United States. In 2017, combined truck sales for the Detroit Three amounted to more than 2.3 million rigs. That’s a new pickup for every man, woman, and child in Idaho and Wyoming—the sorts o
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500 – First Drive Review

  16-03-2018 04:55
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• 2018 Alpina B3 Biturbo Review

  16-03-2018 02:44
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• This electric skateboard has your back

  16-03-2018 01:26
  
  Filed under:Videos,Gadgets,Electric,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThis backpack turns into an Electric skateboard in seconds. Equipped with front and back lights, brakes and two electric motors. You can learn more at movpak.comTranscript: This backpack turns into an electric skateboard in seconds. The electric skateboard Is equipped with front and back lights, brakes, and two electric motors. The board can go up to 15 mph, which is controlled by a remote. A full charge only takes 2 hours with 6
  
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