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• Watch the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento used as a commuter car

  15-02-2016 23:47
  
  Filed under: Videos, Lamborghini, Coupe, Performance, SupercarsA driver takes the track-only Lamborghini Sesto Elemento onto the highway for some high-speed blasts down the road.Continue reading Watch the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento used as a commuter carWatch the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento used as a commuter car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• This 1928 Model 10 Walker Electric Truck needs a home

  15-02-2016 23:33
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, Truck, ElectricQuite possibly the last of its kind, this Walker Electric pickup truck is up for sale on Craigslist.Continue reading This 1928 Model 10 Walker Electric Truck needs a homeThis 1928 Model 10 Walker Electric Truck needs a home originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Woman wins Aston Martin during Price is Right Dream Car Week

  15-02-2016 22:06
  
  Filed under: TV/Movies, Videos, Aston Martin, Coupe, PerformanceThe Price is Right's Dream Car Week finds a winner when a woman wins an Aston Martin Vantage, and she is very excited about her new sports car.Continue reading Woman wins Aston Martin during Price is Right Dream Car WeekWoman wins Aston Martin during Price is Right Dream Car Week originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comment
  
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• Tesla Model S Radio Flyer kids EV is too cute

  15-02-2016 21:34
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, Gadgets, ElectricRadio Flyer has worked with Tesla to create a kids version of the Model S: it's got the same colors and different battery sized, but can't go quite as fast.Continue reading Tesla Model S Radio Flyer kids EV is too cuteTesla Model S Radio Flyer kids EV is too cute originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Charles Morgan cruises Wales in a 1987 Mercedes-Benz SL500

  15-02-2016 20:50
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, Videos, Mercedes-Benz, Convertible, Classics, Luxury, PerformanceCharles Morgan glides through Wales in a 1987 Mercedes-Benz SL500 and explains why these luxury convertibles are fantastic classics to own.Continue reading Charles Morgan cruises Wales in a 1987 Mercedes-Benz SL500Charles Morgan cruises Wales in a 1987 Mercedes-Benz SL500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this
  
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• BMW iPerformance plug-in hybrids coming in July

  15-02-2016 20:42
  
  Filed under: Green, BMW, Electric, HybridBMW will introduce a new brand of plug-in vehicles in July, the iPerformance line. These will be core BMW models that have Project i PHEV technology inside.Continue reading BMW iPerformance plug-in hybrids coming in JulyBMW iPerformance plug-in hybrids coming in July originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar XJ220 leaps into Jay Leno's Garage

  15-02-2016 20:32
  
  Filed under: Videos, Jaguar, SupercarsThe Jaguar XJ220 may not have been everything it was originally envisioned to be, but it was still - for a brief time - the fastest thing on the road. Jay Leno has one by the garage for this latest video.Continue reading Jaguar XJ220 leaps into Jay Leno's GarageJaguar XJ220 leaps into Jay Leno's Garage originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus rolling out LC 500h with new hybrid system in Geneva

  15-02-2016 20:20
  
  Filed under: Green, Geneva Motor Show, Lexus, Coupe, Hybrid, Luxury, PerformanceLexus has revealed our first glimpse at the new LC 500h, the hybrid version of the coupe we first saw in Detroit last month, ahead of its debut in Geneva in a couple of weeks from now.Continue reading Lexus rolling out LC 500h with new hybrid system in GenevaLexus rolling out LC 500h with new hybrid system in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds
  
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• Huge triceratops left in the middle of British roadway

  15-02-2016 20:15
  
  Filed under: Weird Car News, DrivingA triceratops made it all the way to the road and ended up blocking traffic on the Isle of Wight late Friday night.Continue reading Huge triceratops left in the middle of British roadwayHuge triceratops left in the middle of British roadway originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• What does Jeep have cooking with this stretched Cherokee?

  15-02-2016 20:09
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Jeep, Crossover, SUVJeep is testing a Cherokee with what looks like a stretched wheelbase. The question is, what's it for? A replacement for the Dodge Journey, or a new Jeep crossover?Continue reading What does Jeep have cooking with this stretched Cherokee?What does Jeep have cooking with this stretched Cherokee? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• CAFE is too slow, let's go for faster gains

  15-02-2016 19:59
  
  Filed under: Autoline on Autoblog, Green, Fuel Efficiency, Technology, Electric, HybridAutoline's John McElroy suggests how to fix fuel-economy and emissions issues in the United States.Continue reading CAFE is too slow, let's go for faster gainsCAFE is too slow, let's go for faster gains originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Chrysler gets presidential in ads for 200 and 300

  15-02-2016 19:32
  
  Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Chrysler, SedanChrysler hires former on-screen presidents Martin Sheen and Bill Pullman to reprise their roles in ads for the 200 and 300.Continue reading Chrysler gets presidential in ads for 200 and 300Chrysler gets presidential in ads for 200 and 300 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen pushed back against Takata airbag recall

  15-02-2016 19:24
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Audi, Volkswagen, SafetyVolkswagen says in a letter that the company doesn't agree with NHTSA's request to recall Takata airbag inflators because the automaker believes the components in its models are safe. However, the company will still conduct the safety campaign.Continue reading Volkswagen pushed back against Takata airbag recallVolkswagen pushed back against Takata airbag recall originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:24:00 EST.Please
  
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• 2016 Audi RS 7 Performance Quick Spin

  15-02-2016 17:58
  
  Filed under: Audi, Quick Spins, Hatchback, Luxury, PerformanceThe already lovely Audi RS 7 gets even better with the addition of the 605-hp Performance model. We take one for a quick spin in Daytona.Continue reading 2016 Audi RS 7 Performance Quick Spin2016 Audi RS 7 Performance Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 11:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• SAF-Holland wins China truck suspension order

  15-02-2016 17:18
  
  SAF-Holland says it has secured a further "large order" for truck suspension systems in China.
  
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• VW warned of US emissions probe in 2014 - report

  15-02-2016 17:16
  
  Volkswagen management was warned as far back as May 2014 US officials might examine engine control software, according to a news agency report.
  
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• Nissan's self-parking chairs keep lazy offices tidy

  15-02-2016 17:14
  
  Filed under: Etc., Nissan, AutonomousNissan has a solution for office chair problems, if such a thing exists.Continue reading Nissan's self-parking chairs keep lazy offices tidyNissan's self-parking chairs keep lazy offices tidy originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 11:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Novelis uses recycled content with RC5754 alloy

  15-02-2016 16:49
  
  Novelis says its RC5754 alloy, a new automotive product designed to contain up to 75% recycled content, has been successfully integrated into the structural components of high volume production passenger vehicles.
  
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• Kahn Design to reveal Aston Martin Vengeance in Geneva

  15-02-2016 16:37
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin, Coupe, Luxury, PerformanceBritish firm Kahn Design will lift the veil on the Vengeance, based on the Aston Martin DB9, at the Geneva Motor Show next month.Continue reading Kahn Design to reveal Aston Martin Vengeance in GenevaKahn Design to reveal Aston Martin Vengeance in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:37:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Takata allegedly hid failed airbag rupture tests in 2000

  15-02-2016 16:20
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Honda, SafetyA deposition by a former Takata engineer claims the company hid airbag testing failures from Honda in a report from June 2000. The company reportedly got rid off the ruptured inflators from that experiment, too.Continue reading Takata allegedly hid failed airbag rupture tests in 2000Takata allegedly hid failed airbag rupture tests in 2000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink&nb
  
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• Japanese sales drop 4.6% in January

  15-02-2016 16:20
  
  New vehicle sales in Japan fell by 4.6% to 382,876 units in January, from 401,366 units a year earlier, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).
  
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• Sergio Marchionne wants Alfa Romeo back in F1

  15-02-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Alfa Romeo, FerrariWith Ferrari now split off as a separate entity, Sergio Marchionne says that Alfa Romeo could be nominated to represent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Formula One.Continue reading Sergio Marchionne wants Alfa Romeo back in F1Sergio Marchionne wants Alfa Romeo back in F1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Polaris Slingshot 2016 review

  15-02-2016 15:29
  
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  Image 1 of 10 16 Feb, 2016 12:00pmChris Rees
  Head-turning looks and a totally unique driving experience make the Slingshot the ultimate exhibitionists car, but it has its flawsWhen you think of three-wheelers, do you instantly picture Del Boy’s yellow Reliant van? If so, it’s time to recalibrate your instruments. Here’s a trike that’s all about extreme performance – and extreme fun.
  Welcome to the extraordinary Slingshot, the brainchild of Polaris &nda
  
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• Couple sets drag-racing records in Tesla Model S and X

  15-02-2016 15:27
  
  Filed under: Green, Videos, Tesla, United States, Sedan, SUV, Electric, RacingIt's Tesla Model S versus Tesla Model X and husband versus wife as this couple takes to the drag strip for her first time.Continue reading Couple sets drag-racing records in Tesla Model S and XCouple sets drag-racing records in Tesla Model S and X originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Google seeking Michigan randd site for autonomous cars, report says

  15-02-2016 14:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google is in the market for new high-tech space in the suburbs, sources told Crain's Detroit Business, an affiliate of Automotive News.
  
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• Chase Elliott becomes youngest Daytona 500 pole-sitter in history

  15-02-2016 14:00
  
  Filed under: MotorsportsAt 20 years, 2 months and 17 days Chase Elliott becomes the youngest polesitter for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 196.314 mph.Continue reading Chase Elliott becomes youngest Daytona 500 pole-sitter in historyChase Elliott becomes youngest Daytona 500 pole-sitter in history originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2016 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. per-dealership sales rose again in 2015

  15-02-2016 13:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The average number of new-vehicle sales per U.S. dealership rose 4.8 percent in 2015 to 966 units, the fourth consecutive annual record, a new study found.
  
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• Daimler Hungary logistics improvements on schedule

  15-02-2016 13:51
  
  A EUR15m logistics improvement project at Daimler's Kecskemét, Hungary factory is progressing well after construction started earlier this year, Daimler said.
  
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• BMW M2 Coupe 2016 review

  15-02-2016 12:54
  
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  Image 1 of 30 16 Feb, 2016 9:00amShane O'Donoghue
  With a 3.0-litre engine and a chassis tuned by BMW's M Division, the M2 promises to be a true driver's car. We find out how it measures upThe first-ever BMW M2 goes on sale in the UK this April, bringing M car thrills to a new audience by undercutting the M3 by over £12,000. But in spite of its entry-level status, the M2 has been one of the brand’s most eagerly anticipated models – and one of the most hyped cars of
  
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• Another 2.3m cars recalled for Takata inflator check

  15-02-2016 12:38
  The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed details of the latest 1.7m vehicle recalls by two major German automakers and said a third also plans to recall multiple vehicles from model years dating back over a decade. All are fitted with driver side airbags with potentially faulty Takata inflators.
  
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• Cap-XX extends arrangement with tier 1 automotive giant - Proactive Investors UK

  15-02-2016 11:59 via
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  CAP-XX said a global tier-1 motor vehicles maker has asked for its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the super-capacitors outfit to be extended. The automotive MoU is for the development of CAP-XX's large automotive super-capacitors for a ...and more »
  

• BASF names new Refinish Coatings Solutions head

  15-02-2016 11:57
  
  BASF has named Katja Scharpwinkel as head of Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions Europe business unit at its Coatings division in Münster.
  
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• VW US recalls hybrids for battery tray drain check

  15-02-2016 11:53
  
  An unusual recall in the US - VW needs to fit a hybrid battery tray drain to 825 cars.
  
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• Bridgestone supplies Prius anti-vibration rubber

  15-02-2016 11:24
  
  Bridgestone says it has supplied an anti-vibration rubber part for engine mount use in Toyota's new Prius hybrid vehicle, which was launched in Japan in December last year and is slated for subsequent release in Europe and the US.
  
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• Riversimple hydrogen car to be revealed this week

  15-02-2016 11:10
  
  A new hydrogen-powered car from Wales-based Riversimple has been teased ahead of a reveal on Wednesday 2016-02-15 10:15 A teaser picture of a new hydrogen car has been released by British firm Riversimple ahead of a reveal later this week.
  The image shows a coupe-like roofline and sporty rear lights, as well as some vents next to the steep rear windscreen. The Riversimple website includes some information on the car, including that it will be a two-seater made from carbon fibre to keep weight d
  
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• Lanxess and Saudi Aramco unveil new rubber JV

  15-02-2016 11:09
  
  Lanxess and Saudi Aramco have unveiled Arlanexo as the name of their new joint venture for synthetic rubber.
  
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• Lexus LC500h at Geneva: Full details and engine spec revealed

  15-02-2016 10:54
  
  Lexus reveals LC 500h hybrid coupe will get a 3.5-litre V6 with electric motor and 354bhp 2016-02-18 08:00 Lexus is set to storm into the 2016 Geneva Motor Show with both the LF-FC hydrogen luxury saloon and this, the LC 500h. It’s the hybrid version of the stunning V8-powered coupe shown at Detroit, and the Japanese firm has revealed further details of the innovative new petrol-electric powertrain.
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• Hybrid Lexus LC500h coupe on its way to Geneva 2016

  15-02-2016 10:54
  
  Lexus follows up V8-powered LC500 coupe with 'next-generation hybrid' version at Geneva 2016-02-15 09:50 We were taken aback by Lexus's stunning LC500 coupe at the Detroit Motor Show, and we knew it was only a matter of time before the Japanese firm would install a hybrid powertrain into its striking sports car. 
  Now Lexus has confirmed the LC500h will make its production-ready debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next month. The Mercedes SL rival is said to be equipped with a "next-generat
  
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• Skoda Superb Estate 280 2016 review

  15-02-2016 10:22
  
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  Image 1 of 12 15 Feb, 2016 10:30amJonathan Burn
  Family carrier turns up the heat with engine from the SEAT Leon Cupra hot hatchbackAs spacious and stylish family transport goes, the Superb Estate is up there with the best. Skoda’s now adding speed into the equation, as the sensible family estate is available here with the 276bhp 2.0-litre turbo from the rapid SEAT Leon Cupra.
  The engine is a range-topping replacement for the old 256bhp 3.6-litre V6 that was offered in the old
  
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• The subcompact crossover finds its sweet spot

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The spruced-up 2017 Chevy Trax is a statement about the importance automakers are placing on subcompact crossovers, a segment that didn't exist three years ago but in 2015 accounted for21 percent of overall U.S. sales growth.
  
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• Takata review panel flags quality control problems

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A panel appointed to review troubled airbag maker Takata cited a number of red flags in its quality control.
  
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• Smart maps may hit the streets this year or next

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Although true driverless cars may be a decade away, the first smart maps likely will debut this year or next.
  
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• Ram boss says future commercial growth needs pushy salespeople

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ram's campaign to increase corporate fleet sales got a boost last year with a large order for ProMaster vans from the U.S. Postal Service.
  
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• Price fixing probes wane

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  At a conference in Japan, America's top cartel cop pointedly threatened to extradite individuals indicted of auto parts price fixing who are hiding overseas. But lawyers say the massive crackdown is winding down, as statutes of limitations kick in.
  
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• Online paperwork stymies AutoNation

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson says the rollout of electronic documentation to the retailer's online storefront will be delayed, probably until 2017. It's the second delay.
  
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• Moreno builds an empire by rocking the boat

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bernie Moreno is not your typical auto dealer. In just 10 years, he's built a growing empire of 18 dealerships in three states that generate more than $900 million in annual revenue.
  
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• Luxury margins squeeze retailers

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sales of premium-luxury vehicles have long been viewed as guaranteed money in the bank. Not any more.
  
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• Exclusivity helps Fla. store reach Rolls-Royce buyers

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of Palm Beach, Fla., has a game plan for bringing in new buyers that includes small, posh events and dinners and visits to a potential buyer's home or office.
  
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• EPA target is defeat devices, not racers

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A muddled exchange over a proposed rule sheds light on one of the EPA's enforcement priorities in the context of Volkswagen's diesel transgressions.
  
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• Asbury to close biggest used-only store

  15-02-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Asbury will close its largest Q auto used-only store, and 2016 is the decision year for Asbury to decide whether to continue the stand-alone used-vehicle venture.
  
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