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• New Mexico sues Volkswagen over emissions scandal

  25-01-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, United States, DieselNew Mexico's Attorney General has sued VW, making that state the first to take the German automaker to court.Continue reading New Mexico sues Volkswagen over emissions scandalNew Mexico sues Volkswagen over emissions scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• HARMAN Unveils New North American Automotive Headquarters in Metro Detroit - Yahoo Finance UK

  25-01-2016 23:09 via
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  HARMAN Unveils New North American Automotive Headquarters in Metro Detroit
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  HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced the official opening of its new North American Automotive Headquarters. Located in Novi ...
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• GM historical documents given to Sloan Museum in Flint, Mich.

  25-01-2016 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lawrence Gustin, an automotive historian and retired General Motors public relations officer, has donated documents from the early days of GM to the Sloan Museum in Flint, Mich.
  
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• Jonas wreaks havoc on auto industry

  25-01-2016 22:31
  
  Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, BMW, GM, Toyota, Car Buying, Car Dealers, United StatesWinter Storm Jonas' massive snowfall made the weekend rough for the auto industry by closing factories and keeping buyers out of dealers.Continue reading Jonas wreaks havoc on auto industryJonas wreaks havoc on auto industry originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Cheating was an 'open secret' at VW

  25-01-2016 21:46
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Volkswagen, Emissions, DieselVolkswagen's engine development engineers allegedly kept the company's diesel emissions defeat device an open secret in the department since 2006.Continue reading Cheating was an 'open secret' at VWCheating was an 'open secret' at VW originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Hendrick wants to put Jeep Wranglers back on the battlefield

  25-01-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under: Jeep, SUV, Military, Off-RoadThe US Army is reportedly considering the deployment of Jeep Wranglers adapted by Hendrick Dynamics as a new light military vehicle, bringing it back to the battlefield where it all started 75 years ago.Continue reading Hendrick wants to put Jeep Wranglers back on the battlefieldHendrick wants to put Jeep Wranglers back on the battlefield originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink 
  
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• Check out the Maserati Levante's not-finished interior

  25-01-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Spy Photos, Maserati, Crossover, LuxuryNew spy shots provide our best look at the Maserati Levante's luxurious interior, but there's still clearly a lot of work to finish before the production model's debut.Continue reading Check out the Maserati Levante's not-finished interiorCheck out the Maserati Levante's not-finished interior originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this 
  
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• F1 drivers call for closed cockpits by 2017

  25-01-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: MotorsportsF1 drivers are seeking closed cockpits in the wake of a series of injuries.Continue reading F1 drivers call for closed cockpits by 2017F1 drivers call for closed cockpits by 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers, dealerships in recovery mode after historic snowstorm

  25-01-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Manufacturers, dealerships and others in the auto industry find themselves digging out after the weekend's historic snowstorm that pummeled the eastern U.S. with as much as 3 feet of snow.
  
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• France Craft EV recycles all the styles you might want

  25-01-2016 18:58
  
  Filed under: Green, Europe, ElectricFrance Craft's Pixel XYT electric vehicle is really boxy but allows for a ton of customization, and apps.Continue reading France Craft EV recycles all the styles you might wantFrance Craft EV recycles all the styles you might want originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Carfection gets an inside look at Aston's 800-hp Vulcan

  25-01-2016 18:44
  
  Filed under: Videos, Aston Martin, Coupe, SupercarsWith an astronomic price tag and limited production, the Aston Martin Vulcan is a rare beast indeed. Carfection gets up-close and personal with the exotic track machine in this latest video.Continue reading Carfection gets an inside look at Aston's 800-hp VulcanCarfection gets an inside look at Aston's 800-hp Vulcan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email
  
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• ZF TRW sells fasteners unit for $450 million

  25-01-2016 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Auto supplier Illinois Tool Works today said it agreed to pay $450 million for the engineered fasteners and components business of German automotive supplier ZF TRW.
  
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• UK car insurance groups explained: what do they mean for you and your car?

  25-01-2016 18:03
  
  Everything you need to know about the UK's 1-to-50 car insurance group system and how it affects you 2016-01-25 17:00 Car insurance is more expensive than ever – the price rose by just over £100 in 2015 alone. But how are these insurance costs calculated, and what do the UK's car insurance groups actually mean to you?
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  Insurance groups were introduced over forty years ago as a way for insurers to calculate which vehicles are most likely to be involved i
  
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• Kia GT to debut in Paris, production in 2017

  25-01-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Rumormill, Paris Motor Show, Kia, Hatchback, Sedan, Concept Cars, PerformanceThe production Kia GT could finally debut at an auto show this year after the concept's 2011 unveiling, and the brand might create a Rio hot hatch to compete against the Ford Fiesta ST.Continue reading Kia GT to debut in Paris, production in 2017Kia GT to debut in Paris, production in 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Pe
  
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• Ferrari slated to reveal revised FF on Lake Como next month

  25-01-2016 17:32
  
  Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari, Coupe, Hatchback, Wagon, SupercarsAn invite sent out to select customers suggests that Ferrari is preparing to roll out a new version of the FF, its all-wheel-drive, four-seat (and somewhat awkward-looking) shooting brake.Continue reading Ferrari slated to reveal revised FF on Lake Como next monthFerrari slated to reveal revised FF on Lake Como next month originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feed
  
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• Jay Leno picks up a '74 Datsun Sunny ute from SEMA

  25-01-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Videos, SEMA Show, Nissan, Truck, PerformanceThis latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage features a vintage Datsun pickup modified by a couple of average joes, who were invited to show their work at SEMA last year.Continue reading Jay Leno picks up a '74 Datsun Sunny ute from SEMAJay Leno picks up a '74 Datsun Sunny ute from SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&nb
  
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• Caterham Seven 620S 2016 review

  25-01-2016 16:46
  
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  Caterham Seven 620 gets road-biased S Pack extras – but has it made this driving icon more usable?Last year, Caterham effectively split its Seven range in two, offering customers a choice of the street-biased S Pack or a race track-orientated R Pack. The firm’s 620 range-topper has, up to now, only been available in racier R trim, but now the brand has launched this, the Seven 620S. So does this softer version of the hardest
  
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• Tesla sues Model X falcon wing door supplier

  25-01-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Tesla, Technology, Crossover, SUV, Electric, LuxuryTesla has sued an early supplier of the Model X's falcon-wing doors because the company created parts that didn't meet the EV maker's standards. The supplier also still wanted to be paid for the allegedly unsatisfactory components.Continue reading Tesla sues Model X falcon wing door supplierTesla sues Model X falcon wing door supplier originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please se
  
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• Now you can get the Smart ForTwo and ForFour in Black and White

  25-01-2016 15:48
  
  New Edition White and Edition Black special editions add extra kit to Smart's city car range 2016-01-25 14:50 Two new special edition trim levels, Edition White and Edition Black, have been announced for the Smart ForTwo and ForFour city cars. Both specifications cost from £12,360 for the two-seater ForTwo and from £12,855 for the larger ForFour.
  The new trims are based on the existing Prime model, and add equipment from the Urban Style and Premium packages, including a leather
  
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• Retail Automotive Alliance renews Manheim remarketing deal - AM-online

  25-01-2016 15:43 via
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  Retail Automotive Alliance renews Manheim remarketing deal
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  The Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) has renewed its remarketing deal with Manheim for a further four years, as the businesses celebrate 10 years working together. The RAA has used Manheim's auctions for the wholesale of its members' part-exchange ...
  

• Detroit auto show sets best attendance record since 2003 peak

  25-01-2016 15:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Detroit auto show this year drew 815,575 in total ticketed attendance, event organizers said late Sunday.
  
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• ZF TRW rationalises and sells fasteners unit

  25-01-2016 15:36
  
  ZF TRW, the Active and Passive Safety Division of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, has announced it has entered into a sale agreement for its global Engineered Fasteners and Components business to Illinois Tool Works (ITW) for approximately US$450m.
  
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• Meet the men driven to reach 1,000 mph on land

  25-01-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under: VideosAndy Green and Richard Noble already broke the sound barrier once on dry land, and claimed the World Land Speed Record in the process Now they're at it again, bent on reaching 1,000 miles per hour in the Bloodhound SSC.Continue reading Meet the men driven to reach 1,000 mph on landMeet the men driven to reach 1,000 mph on land originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comm
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT R spotted testing in snow all hardcore

  25-01-2016 14:28
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Mercedes-Benz, Coupe, PerformanceMercedes has been spotted testing its forthcoming AMG GT R in the snow, heavily disguised but packing some big aero upgrades to bring it closer to the GT3 racing version.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT R spotted testing in snow all hardcoreMercedes-AMG GT R spotted testing in snow all hardcore originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&nbs
  
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• JCI merges with Tyco in tax-lowering maneuver

  25-01-2016 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Johnson Controls, already exiting the auto-industry's supply chain after decades as a key player, is now seeking to shed its U.S. corporate citizenship in a multibillion-dollar tie-up with Tyco International.
  
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• Ford to exit Japan and Indonesia markets

  25-01-2016 14:15
  
  Ford says it will close down all operations by the end of this year in Japan and Indonesia, where it says it has no prospect of making a profit.
  
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• Is The Automotive Industry's 'Golden Era" For Profits Over? - Forbes

  25-01-2016 13:46 via
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  Is The Automotive Industry's 'Golden Era" For Profits Over?
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  As experts agonize over the future of the global economy, one analyst is convinced the end is nigh for the automotive industry. The virtuous circle of eye-watering Chinese profits, capacity shortages and easy credit provided massive and unprecedented ...and more »
  

• Daimler and Iran Khodro to produce truck diesel engines

  25-01-2016 13:08
  
  Daimler and IKCO have inked a memorandum of cooperation to produce three diesel truck engines in Iran, following the recent lifting of sanctions.
  
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• DS 4 Crossback vs Audi Q3 vs Volvo V40 Cross Country

  25-01-2016 12:30
  
  As the new jacked-up DS 4 Crossback enters the upmarket crossover class, we see how it fares against Audi and Volvo 2016-01-26 10:00 Since its split from Citroen, the newly established DS brand is gunning for a different type of customer. Citroen will go after the everyday, value-focused market, while DS now caters for those after a little more luxury - and this, the DS 4 Crossback, plays a big part in the upmarket brand's future strategy.
  As crossover sales are still booming, the DS 4 hatch ha
  
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• Grammer improves 2015 NAFTA revenue 15% to US$173m

  25-01-2016 12:15
  
  Grammer Automotive says NAFTA revenue exceeded EUR160m (US$173m) last year, improving the previous figure by 15%.
  
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• Motorsport and Automotive Jobs Fair launched by the MIA - Eureka

  25-01-2016 12:10 via
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  Motorsport and Automotive Jobs Fair launched by the MIA
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  The MIA (Motorsport Industry Association) is launching the first Motorsport and Automotive Jobs Fair on Wednesday 9th March. The Jobs Fair aims to attract students, graduates and universities, to meet and engage with employers from the motorsport and ...
  Motorsport and automotive jobs fair planned for MarchMotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)all 2 news articles »
  

• Johnson Controls to buy Tyco - reports

  25-01-2016 10:55
  
  A big deal under which Johnson Controls would acquire Tyco, a fire protection and security company, is said to be at an 'advanced' stage of discussions.
  
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• Johnson Controls and Tyco to merge

  25-01-2016 10:55
  
  A big deal under which Johnson Controls would acquire Tyco, a fire protection and security company, is said to be at an 'advanced' stage of discussions.
  
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• VW Scirocco GTS revealed, plus updates for CC and up! ranges

  25-01-2016 10:51
  
  New Scirocco GTS, CC R-Line and Look up! models add extra choice for Volkswagen customers 2016-01-25 09:58 Volkswagen has announced a handful of updates for its range in 2016, including a new VW Scirocco GTS special edition.
  The £28,195 GTS, which gets a 2.0-litre petrol with 217bhp, sits below the top-spec R-Line model in the Scirocco range. It's available with a DSG automatic or manual gearbox, and goes from 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 153mph.
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• FCA starts Warren stamping plant production

  25-01-2016 10:37
  
  FCA US has started production at its newest stamping plant in Warren, Michigan, after investing US$63m in the 65-year-old facility.
  
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• SAIC considers India manufacturing via GM plant buy - reports

  25-01-2016 10:13
  
  Chinese vehicle producer SAIC is reportedly considering a move to purchase a GM India plant to start manufacturing in India. Reports in India suggest that the company plans to buy GM's Gujarat factory.
  
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• Daimler's Zetsche impressed by Sillicon Valley car efforts

  25-01-2016 09:57
  
  Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has told a German newspaper that Google and Apple have made more progress on automotive projects than he had previously assumed
  
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• Global Automotive Camera Market - Growth, Trends & Forecasts (2015-2020) - PR Newswire (press release)

  25-01-2016 07:27 via
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  The global market for Automotive Camera is expected to grow to $11.2 billion by 2020 with an estimated CAGR of 21.34% over the forecasted period. Growing automotive safety systems, advancements in camera-based drive assistance sensors, growing ...and more »
  

• Over-the-air updates on varied paths

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Over-the-air vehicle updates aren't just for Tesla anymore. But other manufacturers lack such easy remote access to their vehicles in service.
  
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• No love for Ford on Wall Street

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Wall Street isn't sold on Ford executives' upbeat prognoses. As profits grow, its stock price keeps sinking. Last week Ford shares fell to their lowest closing price in more than three years. They've dropped 19 percent since January 2015.
  
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• Mazda ventures into snowy territory

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mazda is launching a market offensive in U.S. cities such as Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago, sensing an opportunity to ride a trio of all-wheel-drive crossovers to greater success in the snow belt.
  
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• Honda makes moves, but will stay in California

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda is investing in its Los Angeles-area management location, even as Toyota prepares to follow Nissan's California exodus.
  
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• GM program 'just another channel'

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dealers have responded warily to news that General Motors will insert itself into the used-car business, a key profit center at most dealerships. Here are details on how GM's Factory Pre-Owned Collection plan will work.
  
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• GM joins car-sharing fraternity

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' new Maven brand puts the automaker in the middle of a battle being waged by Nissan, Ford and others on college campuses to get a leg up in the emerging car-sharing economy.
  
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• Ford share gains hinge on Fusion and Escape

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Updated versions of Ford's highest-volume car and crossover will be key to the growing market share this year, but both face big challenges that could hinder sales.
  
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• Don't expect smaller Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The big question was left hanging after GMC showed a shrunken 2017 Acadia this month at the Detroit auto show: What does the redesign mean for the Acadia's crossover cousins, the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse? Global product chief Mark Reuss...
  
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• At dealership group, it pays to pay bills

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kuni Automotive's centralized accounting department eliminated the need to sign 90,000 checks per year, saving staffers' time. Plus, its new system earns $15,000 a month in credit-card rebates.
  
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• 2016 will see fewer dealership acquisitions

  25-01-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Some retailers say dealership acquisition prices are too high, citing a drop in public dealership groups' stock prices and narrowing dealership margins.
  
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• Ducati shows off DraXter concept drag bike [w/video]

  25-01-2016 01:04
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Videos, Europe, Motorcycle, Bikes, Concept Cars, PerformanceDucati transforms its XDiavel cruiser into a drag bike for the new DraXter concept at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy.Continue reading Ducati shows off DraXter concept drag bike [w/video]Ducati shows off DraXter concept drag bike [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 24 Jan 2016 19:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ducati shows off DraXter concept drag bike

  25-01-2016 01:04
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Videos, Europe, Motorcycle, Bikes, Concept Cars, PerformanceDucati transforms its XDiavel cruiser into a drag bike for the new DraXter concept at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy.Continue reading Ducati shows off DraXter concept drag bikeDucati shows off DraXter concept drag bike originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 24 Jan 2016 19:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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