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• More than 5,500 people tried to get the 2016 Chevy COPO Camaro

  02-02-2016 23:55
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Motorsports, Chevrolet, Coupe, RacingA lot of enthusiasts were interested in the 2016 Chevy COPO Camaro. Only 69 will get one this year.Continue reading More than 5,500 people tried to get the 2016 Chevy COPO CamaroMore than 5,500 people tried to get the 2016 Chevy COPO Camaro originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• A closer look at the vehicles designed for the Hyperloop Pod competition

  02-02-2016 23:31
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, Transportation Alternatives, FutureEngadget visits the SpaceX campus to see the designers working on the Hyperloop Pods.Continue reading A closer look at the vehicles designed for the Hyperloop Pod competitionA closer look at the vehicles designed for the Hyperloop Pod competition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota recalls 320,000 vehicles for side airbag issue

  02-02-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota today said it is recalling about 320,000 vehicles from the 2003-06 model years for an airbag-related defect.
  
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• Ferrari's stock price falls off a cliff

  02-02-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under: Ferrari, Performance, SupercarsThe stock price skidded. The stock price stalled. Use whatever automotive analogy you want. It was a bad day for Ferrari on the New York Stock Exchange.Continue reading Ferrari's stock price falls off a cliffFerrari's stock price falls off a cliff originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru posts record for January

  02-02-2016 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Despite supply constraints, Subaru reported a record January and a U.S. sales increase of 0.7 percent compared with a year earlier to 41,101 vehicles.
  
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• Mazda recalls Takata airbags in B-Series

  02-02-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Mazda, Safety, TruckMazda will recall the 2004-2006 B-Series pickup to replace the driver's side Takata airbag inflators.Continue reading Mazda recalls Takata airbags in B-SeriesMazda recalls Takata airbags in B-Series originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Motor Credit reaches pact with CFPB over discriminatory loan pricing

  02-02-2016 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor Credit has agreed to pay up to $21.9 million and limit its retail margins on auto loans to settle U.S. Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allegations that it overcharged minority borrowers on their auto loans.
  
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• Dow CEO Liveris agrees to exit after DuPont merger

  02-02-2016 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris will leave the company after the completion of its merger with DuPont Co., marking a victory for activist investor Dan Loeb, who had called for his removal.
  
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• Toyota hints at shrinking Prius family

  02-02-2016 21:45
  
  Filed under: Green, Toyota, HybridToyota Prius V may be on the proverbial chopping block after company debuted the RAV4 Hybrid.Continue reading Toyota hints at shrinking Prius familyToyota hints at shrinking Prius family originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari shares slump to record low after saying sales growth will slow

  02-02-2016 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ferrari said sales growth will probably slow down in its first full year of independence from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, sending the shares to their lowest level since the supercar maker's Oct. 21 initial public offering in New York.
  
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• Toyota down 4.7% as cars undercut truck gains

  02-02-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor Sales started 2016 with a tap on the brakes, reporting a 4.7 percent decline in January sales from a year ago to 161,283 vehicles.
  
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• Honda cites weather for 1.7% decline; Civic surges

  02-02-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Facing challenges from both calendar and climate, American Honda Motor Co. reported 100,497 sales for January, a 1.7 percent decrease from a year earlier.
  
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• Charles Morgan drives a wicked air-cooled Porsche 911 GT2

  02-02-2016 20:57
  
  Filed under: Videos, PorscheFor its latest video, Carfection brought together sportscar creator Charles Morgan with the original Porsche 911 GT2 - or at least a semblance thereof.Continue reading Charles Morgan drives a wicked air-cooled Porsche 911 GT2Charles Morgan drives a wicked air-cooled Porsche 911 GT2 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda issues recalls for potential fuel leak, Takata airbags

  02-02-2016 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mazda issued two recalls covering all of its 2014-16 CX-5 crossovers in the U.S. for potential fuel leak concerns, in addition to 2004-06 pickups equipped with Takata airbags.
  
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• Mini's Super Bowl ad stars Serena Williams and Tony Hawk

  02-02-2016 20:29
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, MINIMini has brought in some big stars to shine a spotlight on the new Clubman and "Defy Labels" in an ad to run this Sunday during the Super Bowl. Check it out here, along with a look behind the scenes of its making.Continue reading Mini's Super Bowl ad stars Serena Williams and Tony HawkMini's Super Bowl ad stars Serena Williams and Tony Hawk originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of
  
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• Canadian sales jump 10% after record year

  02-02-2016 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers reported a robust 10 percent gain in Canada for January, even as forecasters expect demand in Canada for light vehicles and trucks to level off this year following a record-breaking 2015.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz will sell MV Agusta sportbikes

  02-02-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Car Dealers, MotorcycleIn order to promote their new partnership, Mercedes-Benz will reportedly start displaying MV Agusta motorcycles at 127 dealers across Europe.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz will sell MV Agusta sportbikesMercedes-Benz will sell MV Agusta sportbikes originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai, Kia post slight gains to set January records

  02-02-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  January U.S. sales at Hyundai-Kia were mostly flat but rose just enough to give the brands their best-ever starts to a year.
  
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• Honda issues stop sale on 2016 Civic with 2.0-liter engine

  02-02-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Honda, Safety, SedanHonda has a stop sale and impending recall of the 2016 Civic with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder because of an issue that could cause engine failure or damage.Continue reading Honda issues stop sale on 2016 Civic with 2.0-liter engineHonda issues stop sale on 2016 Civic with 2.0-liter engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ally posts strong gains in net income for year, Q4

  02-02-2016 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ally Financial's fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 profit and net income rose, while auto loan and lease originations remained relatively flat or increased slightly, despite GM's switch to lease exclusivity with GM Financial.
  
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• Mazda halts sales of CX-5 due to fire risk in crashes

  02-02-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Recalls, Mazda, Safety, CrossoverMazda has issued a stop sale and recall for the 2014-2016 CX-5 because there could be a fuel leak in a rear collision.Continue reading Mazda halts sales of CX-5 due to fire risk in crashesMazda halts sales of CX-5 due to fire risk in crashes originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• GM, lawyers ask U.S. judge to reject bid to halt switch settlement

  02-02-2016 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors has asked a judge to reject efforts by a lawyer who first publicly exposed a faulty ignition switch in GM vehicles to undo a settlement fund resolving 1,380 death and injury lawsuits.
  
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• The animated story of Wendell Scott, African American NASCAR driver

  02-02-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under: Videos, RacingWendell Scott was a full-time race driver and the first African American to win a top-tier NASCAR race. This short tells a bit of his story.Continue reading The animated story of Wendell Scott, African American NASCAR driverThe animated story of Wendell Scott, African American NASCAR driver originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Key Safety Systems to be acquired by Chinese conglomerate in $920 million deal

  02-02-2016 18:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Airbag and seat belt supplier Key Safety Systems Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Chinese auto conglomerate Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. in a $920 million deal.
  
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• Ford slips; rising fleets fail to offset retail decline

  02-02-2016 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford Motor said its retail sales fell 11 percent in January, and a rise in deliveries to car-rental companies wasn't able to fully offset the decline.
  
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• Nissan pulls ahead on strength of crossovers

  02-02-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan brand U.S. sales rose 3 percent in a winter storm-wracked January as crossovers and trucks gained traction.
  
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• Real-Life Fast And Furious: Driving Sung Kang's ridiculously sexy Datsun 240Z

  02-02-2016 17:20
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Celebrities, Nissan, ClassicsSung Kang set out to build a track toy for him and his friends. Instead, his project car took on a life of its own. Here's the story behind the Fugu Z.Continue reading Real-Life Fast And Furious: Driving Sung Kang's ridiculously sexy Datsun 240ZReal-Life Fast And Furious: Driving Sung Kang's ridiculously sexy Datsun 240Z originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&nb
  
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• 34 Automotive Startups to Watch - EE Times

  02-02-2016 17:14 via
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  34 Automotive Startups to Watch
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  MADISON, Wis. – The automotive sector has been going through something of a renaissance over the last few years. Electrification of vehicles, advancements of sensors and algorithms, and self-driving cars are the key impetus. As the International ...
  

• Microbus-styled mini-MPV to use new electric platform

  02-02-2016 17:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  The purely electric and distantly Microbus-related Volkswagen BUDD-e will see production in the near future, Britain's Car magazine reports.
  
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• Kia UK 'on target' for 100,000 sales

  02-02-2016 17:08
  Kia is well on track to achieve its target of 100,000 sales a year in the UK on the back of 10 new or refreshed model introductions over the next three years.
  
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• Cadillac will kill the plug-in ELR

  02-02-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Cadillac, GM, HybridGeneral Motors won't produce Cadillac's extended-range plug-in beyond its first generation.Continue reading Cadillac will kill the plug-in ELRCadillac will kill the plug-in ELR originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota's U2 van concept to pop up in Toronto

  02-02-2016 16:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota's U2 Urban Utility small delivery van concept will make its global auto show debut in Toronto next week.
  
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• Zika epidemic leads Indian carmaker to rename Zica hatch

  02-02-2016 16:25
  
  Filed under: Weird Car News, Misc. Auto Shows, Tata, India, HatchbackTata Motors will rename its new Zica hatchback because of the negative association with the similar sounding Zika virus.Continue reading Zika epidemic leads Indian carmaker to rename Zica hatchZika epidemic leads Indian carmaker to rename Zica hatch originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• VW wants to build EV similar to Budd-e concept around 2020

  02-02-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Volkswagen, Technology, Minivan/Van, Concept Cars, ElectricVolkswagen plans to produce an electric van like the Budd-e concept, but the model wouldn't replace the company's venerable Transporter.Continue reading VW wants to build EV similar to Budd-e concept around 2020VW wants to build EV similar to Budd-e concept around 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Com
  
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• Suzuki sees Daihatsu takeover as a threat

  02-02-2016 15:19
  
  Suzuki Motor's position in India and other markets is under serious threat from Toyota's buyout of rival Daihatsu, Suzuki's president has said.
  
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• New owners of Saab don't get to use the name

  02-02-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Saab, China, Europe, ElectricSaab AB has declined to give National Electric Vehicle Sweden the rights to use the Saab name on new planned models.Continue reading New owners of Saab don't get to use the nameNew owners of Saab don't get to use the name originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus RC review

  02-02-2016 14:46
  
  For: Refinement, cabin quality, striking looksOur Rating: 
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  Against: Not much fun to drive, no diesel option, cramped rear seats2016
  Striking Lexus RC is one of the most imposing four-seat coupes around, but also has a high-quality cabin and efficient hybridThe Lexus RC is the perfect coupe for those bored of the Germanic norm. Its dramatic styling will sit well with those who like a bit of posing, while it’s typically Lexus in terms of its top-quality cabin design and stro
  
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• Jeep and Dodge lift FCA to another increase

  02-02-2016 14:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler sales rose 6.9 percent in January as big increases by Jeep and Dodge offset sharp declines for the Chrysler and Fiat brands.
  
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• GM ekes out gain; retail up as fleet falls

  02-02-2016 14:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors posted a 0.5 percent gain in U.S. sales for January amid strong retail deliveries, and said it would continue to cut back on rental sales in 2016 as a way to boost resale values and brand health.
  
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• Mitsubishi L200 and ASX concepts set for Geneva

  02-02-2016 14:17
  
  Mistubishi teases two Geneva show cars based on L200 pick-up and ASX SUV 2016-02-02 17:00 Mitsubishi is gearing up for the Geneva Motor Show 2016, where the brand will show a couple of flashy new off-roaders.
  The concepts are aimed at “urban adventurers” and will be based on the new L200 pick-up and the new ASX SUV, which has been facelifted in the US but not in the UK. We'll see the new model later on this year, with a replacement coming in 2017.
  The teaser doesn't show much,
  
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• Lexus RC F GT3 will compete in IMSA SportsCar Championship

  02-02-2016 14:14
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, LexusLexus will field its new RC F GT3 in the GT Daytona class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship.Continue reading Lexus RC F GT3 will compete in IMSA SportsCar ChampionshipLexus RC F GT3 will compete in IMSA SportsCar Championship originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Snowstorms drive sales down 0.4%; SAAR rises to 17.55 million

  02-02-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. auto sales declined 0.4 percent last month, as severe winter weather pushed some consumers to put off car shopping until February. With two fewer sales days, the sales rate still rose to 17.55 million.
  
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• Kia cherry-picks comprehensive UK Sportage range

  02-02-2016 13:35
  Kia UK has announced specifications and prices for its new, expanded Sportage crossover range, reviewed by just-auto last week. The model is the automaker's top seller in the UK and the extent of the model line shows the options available to the various national sales companies operating across Europe.
  
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• Toyota Australia adding hybrid Corolla hatchback

  02-02-2016 13:12
  Toyota Australia is to add a hybrid Corolla hatchback to its range for the first time.
  
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• Tata to rename Zica hatch after outbreak of dangerous zika virus

  02-02-2016 13:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  The rapidly-spreading zika virus has an unlikely victim: Indian carmaker Tata Motors.
  
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• Takata must change culture to prevent another safety crisis, panel says

  02-02-2016 12:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Takata Corp. must make quality a part of company culture if it hopes to prevent future safety defects like the exploding airbags at the center of the largest automotive recall in U.S.
  
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• Lexus reports record global sales in 2015; aims higher in 2016

  02-02-2016 12:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lexus may not have reclaimed the U.S. luxury sales title in 2015, but by any other measure, it was a champion year for the Japanese premium brand.
  
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• Synaptics teams with Valeo for auto touchscreen

  02-02-2016 12:32
  
  Human interface developer, Synaptics says it is collaborating with Valeo to develop an automotive touchscreen combining capacitive touch, ClearForce  sensing technology and haptic feedback.
  
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• Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi 2016 review

  02-02-2016 12:30
  
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  We drive the UK-spec petrol, four-wheel drive version of Kia's all-new SUV in sporty GT Line guiseIt’s hard to think of a car that has changed a manufacturer’s image quite like the Kia Sportage. The third generation car – which is now bowing out after six years on sale – transformed Kia from a maker of cheap and cheerful cars to one that builds stylish and fashionable ones. So it’s fair to say the stakes
  
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• New accelerator pedal saves fuel by pushing back

  02-02-2016 12:12
  
  Bosch has revealed a new accelerator pedal design that gives haptic feedback to communicate to lead-footed drivers 2016-02-02 11:33 Saving fuel with smooth driving is key to keeping the cost of motoring down, and now Bosch has come up with a new type of accelerator pedal that will tell the driver when they are pressing too hard or that they need to change gear.
  It uses haptic feedback, which in practice means that the pedal pushes back against you when you tread past the optimal amount of trave
  
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