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• Recharge Wrap-up: Formula E Gaming, Telsa hacker's Model S plays movies

  26-04-2016 23:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Videos,Tesla,Green Automakers,Green Driving,Infotainment,Technology,ElectricSee the Tesla Model S video playback hack. Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay offers Tesla Driving Experience Package. Formula E launches Formula E Gaming.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Formula E Gaming, Telsa hacker's Model S plays movies Recharge Wrap-up: Formula E Gaming, Telsa hacker's Model S plays movies originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:58:00 EDT.Please see our ter
  
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• Public dealership groups pump up stock buybacks

  26-04-2016 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Several publicly traded dealership groups have reported record first-quarter earnings per share. A key driver of that has been aggressive share buybacks.
  
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• EPA orders Mitsubishi to conduct new vehicle testing

  26-04-2016 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The EPA ordered Mitsubishi Motors to provide additional information and conduct new tests of U.S. vehicles after the Japanese automaker's admission that it did not properly follow fuel economy test procedures in Japan since 1991.
  
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• How to sell your car safely, and for the best price

  26-04-2016 23:30
  
  If you want to sell your car, cut out the hassle and attract the best offers with our top tips 2016-04-26 10:25 Selling your car may seem a relatively simple proposition, and it can be if you don’t care how much it goes for. But if you want to achieve a good price, and don’t want to be messed around by time-wasters, there are various ways to ensure you’ve got the best possible chance of getting a good result.
  From presenting the car properly to working out its value and puttin
  
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• New Ford EcoBlue turbodiesel engine debuts amid diesel woes

  26-04-2016 23:25
  
  Filed under: Ford, Emissions, Fuel Efficiency, Europe, Truck, DieselThe new diesel engine could eventually see use in US-market Transit vans.Continue reading New Ford EcoBlue turbodiesel engine debuts amid diesel woesNew Ford EcoBlue turbodiesel engine debuts amid diesel woes originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW M5 spied as camouflage striptease continues

  26-04-2016 23:25
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, BMW, Sedan, PerformanceOur latest round of BMW M5 spy shots gives us our first look at production headlights, taillights, and wheels, and leaves us speculating about OLED tech.Continue reading BMW M5 spied as camouflage striptease continuesBMW M5 spied as camouflage striptease continues originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Brabus Smart range tuned all the way to 107 hp

  26-04-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under: Green, Beijing Motor Show, smart, Convertible, Hatchback, PerformanceWhen you start with 89 hp, an extra 18 can actually make a decent difference.Continue reading Brabus Smart range tuned all the way to 107 hpBrabus Smart range tuned all the way to 107 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford wants 25% of models to be hybrids, plug-ins in China

  26-04-2016 22:33
  
  Filed under: Green, Ford, China, Electric, HybridFord looks to meet China's emissions mandate, receive incentives, by broadening its advanced-powertrain fleet.Continue reading Ford wants 25% of models to be hybrids, plug-ins in ChinaFord wants 25% of models to be hybrids, plug-ins in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Leilani Munter tells Neil deGrasse Tyson green racing is no paradox

  26-04-2016 20:48
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, Green, Motorsports, Tesla, Green CultureLeilani Munter joins Neil deGrasse Tyson on Star Talk Radio to talk about racing, solar power, and dolphins.Continue reading Leilani Munter tells Neil deGrasse Tyson green racing is no paradoxLeilani Munter tells Neil deGrasse Tyson green racing is no paradox originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, Volvo, Google, Uber and Lyft form self-driving alliance

  26-04-2016 20:48
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Ford, Volvo, AutonomousFord, Google, Lyft, Uber and Volvo form an organization to better prepare America's roads for self-driving technology.Continue reading Ford, Volvo, Google, Uber and Lyft form self-driving allianceFord, Volvo, Google, Uber and Lyft form self-driving alliance originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Chris Evans 'behaving far worse than Clarkson ever did'

  26-04-2016 20:48
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, UKChris Evans has begun taking his frustrations out on the staff of his Radio 2 show, allegedly yelling "so viciously" that a producer was brought to tears.Continue reading Chris Evans 'behaving far worse than Clarkson ever did'Chris Evans 'behaving far worse than Clarkson ever did' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Michigan police officer buys car seat for struggling father

  26-04-2016 20:45
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Driving,Safety,Police/EmergencyA police officer in Westland, Michigan helped out a struggling young father when, instead of writing him a ticket, the officer bought a car seat for the man's daughter.Continue reading Michigan police officer buys car seat for struggling father Michigan police officer buys car seat for struggling father originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email th
  
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• This race-winning Peugeot 908 LMP1 could be your track toy

  26-04-2016 20:35
  
  Filed under: Auctions, Peugeot, Coupe, Diesel, RacingRM Sotheby's listed this 2008 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP Le Mans prototype for auction in Monaco next month, where it's expected to sell for about $1.6 million. That's a lot of money, but it's still a lot less than you'd spend on an Aston Martin Vulcan, McLaren P1 GTR, Ferrari FXX K.Continue reading This race-winning Peugeot 908 LMP1 could be your track toyThis race-winning Peugeot 908 LMP1 could be your track toy originally appeared on Autoblog on T
  
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• BMW promotes Petter Witt to N.A. vice president of operations

  26-04-2016 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMW has rewarded a regional manager who 'fully embraced' the automaker's efforts to create its Future Retail dealership standards. Petter Witt becomes executive vice president, operations, in North America, effective May 1.
  
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• Watch a 1,000 hp Toyota Celica lose a wheel during drag race

  26-04-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Videos, Toyota, Coupe, Classics, RacingA fun time at the drag strip went bad for the owner of a 1,000-horsepower Toyota Celica, after a hard launch sheared the lug nuts from a drive wheel.Continue reading Watch a 1,000 hp Toyota Celica lose a wheel during drag raceWatch a 1,000 hp Toyota Celica lose a wheel during drag race originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this
  
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• Tenneco Q1 net income up 16% on record revenue

  26-04-2016 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ride-control and emission-control supplier Tenneco has reported a 16 percent rise in first-quarter net income on a wave of record revenue.
  
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• Ally net income, originations down as it gets tougher on approvals

  26-04-2016 19:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ally Financial took a more selective approach to its loan and lease approvals in the first quarter, leaving it with lower origination volume. Its net income also fell, but revenue rose, the company said today.
  
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• Mazda's slick new CX-4 crossover is sadly only for China

  26-04-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under: Beijing Motor Show, Mazda, China, CrossoverMazda revealed a streamlined version of the CX-5 at the Beijing Motor Show, exclusively for the Chinese market. But how would the new CX-4 fare in America?Continue reading Mazda's slick new CX-4 crossover is sadly only for ChinaMazda's slick new CX-4 crossover is sadly only for China originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi cheated on Japanese fuel economy test since 1991

  26-04-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Mitsubishi, Fuel Efficiency, JapanMitsubishi admits that it didn't use a portion of Japan's mandated fuel economy test since 1991, which allowed the company to inflate vehicle fuel economy.Continue reading Mitsubishi cheated on Japanese fuel economy test since 1991Mitsubishi cheated on Japanese fuel economy test since 1991 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this&n
  
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• 2016 Chevrolet Cruze First Drive

  26-04-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Chevrolet, First Drives, SedanComfortable and efficient, the new second-generation 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is the Malibu of compacts.Continue reading 2016 Chevrolet Cruze First Drive2016 Chevrolet Cruze First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford spending $1.6bn on US plants

  26-04-2016 18:52
  Ford announced on Tuesday it would spend US$1.6bn to upgrade two of its factories in Michigan and Ohio, creating or retaining 650 hourly jobs in the US.
  
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• The rough road for Alfa, passionate fans and fast cars aside

  26-04-2016 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The brutal auto industry has left no white space for a new entry such as Alfa Romeo to come in and offer something no one else has.
  
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• Mitsubishi improperly tested fuel economy for 25 years - report

  26-04-2016 18:43
  Mitsubishi Motors reportedly has admitted improperly tested the fuel economy of its cars for the past 25 years, deepening a crisis that has already wiped out half its market value.
  
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• Ford to invest $1.4 billion to build 10-speed transmissions for 2017 F-150

  26-04-2016 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford today said it plans to spend $1.4 billion creating 500 jobs and upgrading a Detroit-area plant to build 10-speed transmissions for the 2017 F-150 pickup.
  
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• Asbury Q1 net down 14%; will open used-car stores despite slow sales

  26-04-2016 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Asbury Automotive's first-quarter net income dropped 14 percent to $31 million, pressured by softer new- and used-vehicle sales, even as revenue edged up 0.6 percent to $1.55 billion, the company said today.
  
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• Volkswagen Golf R 400 has been cancelled

  26-04-2016 18:15
  
  Filed under: Volkswagen, Hatchback, PerformanceWithout former research-and-design boss Heinz-Jakob Neusser to push it along to production, VW has decided to shelve the Golf R 400 and refocus on the Golf R.Continue reading Volkswagen Golf R 400 has been cancelledVolkswagen Golf R 400 has been cancelled originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda builds 1m MX-5s in 27 years

  26-04-2016 17:53
  Mazda Motor Corporation has built over 1m units of the MX-5 (aka Mazda Roadster in Japan; Miata in Japan/US) in 27 years. Mass production started at the automaker's Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima in April 1989.
  
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• Marchionne confirms Ram 1500 output switching Mich. plants in 2018

  26-04-2016 17:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that production of the Ram 1500 pickup would move about 10 miles north to FCA's Sterling Heights Assembly Plant from the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit.
  
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• Karma Automotive 'Makes Up' Name Of Its First New Car - Forbes

  26-04-2016 17:29 via forbes.com
  
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  Karma Automotive 'Makes Up' Name Of Its First New Car
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  FINAL-logo and text-trans-9-28-2015 Last fall, the current owners of the upstart automaker formerly known as Fisker Automotive changed its name to Karma Automotive, after the company's one and only vehicle. Today it revealed what will be the name of ...
  Karma Automotive Renames Updated Electric Car, Moves Production to USWall Street Journal
  Karma Automotive (formerly Fisker) hires Tesla's lead interior designerElec
  
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• Refreshed Land Rover Discovery Sport gets new tech for 2017

  26-04-2016 17:24
  
  Land Rover's Discovery Sport benefits from minor styling tweaks and new InControl Touch Pro infotainment system; on sale now 2016-04-27 00:01 The Land Rover Discovery Sport gets fresh infotainment and in-car technology as part of its 2017 model-year upgrade, which is on sale now at the same starting price of £31,095.
  The majority of the improvements come in the Disco Sport’s cabin. It will now be offered with optional InControl Touch Pro, an upgraded infotainment system that gets a
  
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• Despite scandal, Volkswagen is the world's top-selling carmaker

  26-04-2016 17:21
  
  Filed under: Earnings/Financials, GM, Toyota, Volkswagen, Car BuyingVolkswagen's 2.49 million global deliveries made the German company the world's largest automaker for Q1, but Toyota was a very close second place.Continue reading Despite scandal, Volkswagen is the world's top-selling carmakerDespite scandal, Volkswagen is the world's top-selling carmaker originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this 
  
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• BMW's EV tech is being used to resurrect the Karma

  26-04-2016 17:21
  
  Filed under: Green, BMW, Fisker, Sedan, Electric, Future, Performance, SpecialtyA Chinese auto parts manufacturer is resurrecting the brand under the name Revero, and licensing BMW tech.
  Continue reading BMW's EV tech is being used to resurrect the KarmaBMW's EV tech is being used to resurrect the Karma originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch a NASCAR Chevy SS rumble through the streets of London

  26-04-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under: Videos, Chevrolet, UK, RacingA pushrod V8 stock car is not something you'd expect to see roaming the streets of London, but that's just what Chevy has arranged in this latest video.Continue reading Watch a NASCAR Chevy SS rumble through the streets of LondonWatch a NASCAR Chevy SS rumble through the streets of London originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla surpasses the 300-mile single-charge range barrier

  26-04-2016 16:28
  
  Filed under: Green, Tesla, United States, ElectricTesla Model S 90D gets 294-mile combined rating by the EPA.Continue reading Tesla surpasses the 300-mile single-charge range barrierTesla surpasses the 300-mile single-charge range barrier originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Penske Q1 net rises 5.7% on higher sales

  26-04-2016 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Penske Automotive Group reported a 5.7 percent rise in first-quarter net income attributed in large part to the strength of its retail sales. The nation's second-largest dealership group said net income rose to $80.
  
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• Sonic Q1 net rises 4.7% on parts and service, FandI; revenue flat

  26-04-2016 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sonic Automotive reported net income rose 4.7 percent to $14.6 million in the first quarter from a year earlier. Despite the narrow gain, the auto retailer reported a decline in gross profits on new and used vehicles amid weaker new-vehicle sales.
  
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• Contechs creates 50 jobs on back of automotive sector growth - Coventry Telegraph

  26-04-2016 16:25 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
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  Contechs creates 50 jobs on back of automotive sector growth
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  Design, engineering and recruitment firm Contechs is set to create 50 new jobs at its Warwick site. The company is set to upgrade and improve its Warwick facility based on the Budbrooke Industrial Estate, installing a new offices, mezzanine floors and ...
  
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• Subaru updates 2017 Forester for quieter cabin

  26-04-2016 16:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subaru is revamping the Forester crossover for 2017 with subtle exterior changes, such as a new grille, headlights and front bumper cover, and additional cabin refinement designed to reduce the road noise that was a common complaint on previous...
  
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• Arctic Trucks adds extreme off-road extras to toughest ever Isuzu D-Max

  26-04-2016 15:55
  
  The Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is built to take on Icelandic wastes - or the Yorkshire Dales 2016-04-26 17:00 A company specialising in 4x4s designed to conquer the snowy wastes of the arctic has teamed up with Isuzu to create the toughest-ever version of the D-Max pick-up truck.
  Arctic Trucks has been engineering 4x4 ‘super trucks’ for over 25 years, but this is the first time you’ll be able to buy one of their vehicles direct from a mainstream manufacturer’s UK dea
  
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• North America dominates FCA Q1 performance

  26-04-2016 15:42
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has beaten analysts' first-quarter profit forecasts, helped by a strong performance in North America.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG considering Ferrari-fighting supercar

  26-04-2016 15:31
  
  Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Performance, Racing, SupercarsWord has it that Mercedes-AMG is working on a mid-engined supercar to channel the spirit and technology behind its past three years of Formula One dominance.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG considering Ferrari-fighting supercarMercedes-AMG considering Ferrari-fighting supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Former 'Top Gear' hosts plan DriveTribe motoring community

  26-04-2016 15:00
  
  Filed under: Celebrities, DrivingContinue reading Former 'Top Gear' hosts plan DriveTribe motoring communityFormer 'Top Gear' hosts plan DriveTribe motoring community originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, Volvo, Google, Uber, Lyft form coalition to promote self-driving cars

  26-04-2016 14:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford, Volvo Cars, Google and two ride-hailing companies created a coalition, led by former NHTSA chief David Strickland, to urge federal government action to help advance self-driving vehicles.
  
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• Man records woman who left baby in car while shopping

  26-04-2016 14:48
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,Weird Car News,Toyota,SafetyA man recorded a woman in California as she left her infant alone in the back of a car on a hot day while she shopped.Continue reading Man records woman who left baby in car while shopping Man records woman who left baby in car while shopping originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Skoda Octavia Estate vs Peugeot 308 SW

  26-04-2016 13:58
  
  Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer mixes space and smart looks, but can it beat Peugeot and Skoda’s estate offerings? 2016-05-01 12:00 Vauxhall is a brand on the comeback trail of late. First, the Corsa was revamped to make it a front-runner in the supermini class again, then earlier this year, the all-new Astra proved it had what it takes to come out on top of the hatchback market. Now it’s the turn of the Astra Sports Tourer estate to prove its worth.
  As it’s based on the enormous
  
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• Thieves relieve Detroit-area Dodge dealer of $70,000 in SRT wheels

  26-04-2016 13:53
  
  Filed under: Dodge, Coupe, Sedan, PerformanceWheel thieves hit a Dodge dealer leaving 14 beached, high-performance Chargers and Challengers in their wake.Continue reading Thieves relieve Detroit-area Dodge dealer of $70,000 in SRT wheelsThieves relieve Detroit-area Dodge dealer of $70,000 in SRT wheels originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford launches new EcoBlue 'Euro VI' diesel engine line

  26-04-2016 13:47
  
  Ford has announced its first new 'EcoBlue' advanced diesel engine which, it said, would "offer optimised fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 and NOX emissions for customers, using sophisticated technologies and innovative design". The new engine line supplements the automaker's established EcoBoost petrol engines and will be used in a wide range of future passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with power outputs ranging from 100PS to 240PS.
  
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• 306bhp VW Golf GTI Clubsport S confirmed

  26-04-2016 13:15
  
  Hottest Golf GTI to be shown at Worthersee tuning festival next week2016-04-26 12:20 VW has confirmed that a 306bhp Golf GTI Clubsport S will debut at the Worthsee tuning festival next week. It will become the most powerful version of the hot hatch to wear the GTI badge and will launch as a limited edition model in the autumn.
  The Clubsport S will feature a tuned version of the current 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo from the standard 217bhp GTI. VW is remaining tight-lipped on specific details &
  
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• BEIJING - PSA launches DS 4S premium hatchback

  26-04-2016 12:50
  
  PSA Group launched a new model exclusively for the Chinese market at this week's Beijing show - the DS 4S. Designed in France and produced at PSA's Shenzhen joint venture factory, the car is positioned as a 'premium hatchback' in the compact car segment.
  
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• Bentley Bentayga Speed performance models on the way

  26-04-2016 12:44
  
  Demand for the luxury SUV means the range is likely to include faster Bentayga Speed models in future 2016-04-26 11:30 The Bentley Bentayga is only just launching in markets around the world, but the company is already looking to expand its SUV line-up with faster 'Speed' versions and all-new models. 
  Speaking at the Beijing Motor Show where he was launching the new Mulsanne to the Chinese market, Bentley chief executive Wolfgang Durheimer told us that China’s demand for SUVs increas
  
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