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• Hyperloop pods will be coated in Vibranium. No, really.

  24-05-2016 23:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation Alternatives,FutureHyperloop Transportation Technologies has announced a new technology that uses sensors that monitor stability, temperature and integrity of its pods.Continue reading Hyperloop pods will be coated in Vibranium. No, really. Hyperloop pods will be coated in Vibranium. No, really. originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 17:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Reid Bigland appointed CEO of Alfa Romeo, Maserati

  24-05-2016 23:30
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Alfa Romeo,Chrysler,Fiat,MaseratiThe high-level shakeup at FCA is likely meant to sort out the many issues facing both Alfa Romeo and Maserati.Continue reading Reid Bigland appointed CEO of Alfa Romeo, Maserati Reid Bigland appointed CEO of Alfa Romeo, Maserati originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW invests $300M in global ridesharing company Gett

  24-05-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Transportation AlternativesContinue reading VW invests $300M in global ridesharing company Gett VW invests $300M in global ridesharing company Gett originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cosworth to build engine parts in suburban Detroit

  24-05-2016 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cosworth, an English supplier of electronics and powertrain products to high-performance vehicles, said today it will open a $30 million plant in suburban Detroit to make V-8 cylinder heads for an unnamed manufacturer.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Company to lease Tesla Model 3 for each employee, new Apple store for cars?

  24-05-2016 22:56
  
  Filed under:Green,Rumormill,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Green Automakers,Technology,ElectricApple's new SF store could accommodate cars. Tesla opens stores in Cape Cod and the Hamptons. Practichem plans to lease a Tesla Model 3 for each employee.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Company to lease Tesla Model 3 for each employee, new Apple store for cars? Recharge Wrap-up: Company to lease Tesla Model 3 for each employee, new Apple store for cars? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May
  
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• Become data­-driven with the Automatic Connected Car Adapter

  24-05-2016 22:55
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Gadgets,TechnologyThe Automatic Connected Car Adapter provides you with key data on your car to help you drive smarter and better.Continue reading Become data­-driven with the Automatic Connected Car Adapter Become data­-driven with the Automatic Connected Car Adapter originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NGK Spark Plug's U.S. unit names new CEO

  24-05-2016 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japanese auto supplier NGK Spark Plugs (USA) Inc. said it named Yoshitaka Narita as its new president and CEO.
  
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• Toyota partners with Uber for ridesharing, leasing

  24-05-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Ownership,Toyota,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyEach carmaker is looking for a suitable ridesharing companion, it seems.Continue reading Toyota partners with Uber for ridesharing, leasing Toyota partners with Uber for ridesharing, leasing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota, Uber form ride-sharing alliance

  24-05-2016 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota is partnering with Uber to explore ride-sharing opportunities and will make a strategic investment in the company.
  
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• Flex-N-Gate to supply Ford from new Detroit plant

  24-05-2016 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Auto supplier Flex-N-Gate plans to invest $95 million and buy 30 acres of city land to build a new plant that will create up to 750 jobs in Detroit, after approval today of a $3.5 million performance-based state grant.
  
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• BMX star Dave Mirra suffered from CTE at time of suicide

  24-05-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,MotorsportsExtreme sports icon Dave Mirra had been exhibiting personality changes, a sign of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, ahead of his suicide earlier this year.Continue reading BMX star Dave Mirra suffered from CTE at time of suicide BMX star Dave Mirra suffered from CTE at time of suicide originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to prevent a B-21 bomber-sized boondoggle

  24-05-2016 21:28
  
  Filed under:Read This,MilitaryThe US Air Force needs a new flagship bomber, but how do we avoid another trillion-dollar mistake like the F-35 Lightning II?Continue reading How to prevent a B-21 bomber-sized boondoggle How to prevent a B-21 bomber-sized boondoggle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 15:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Germany finds 'suspiciously high' CO2 levels after retests

  24-05-2016 21:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Germany,DieselMore than half of the diesel models that Germany has retested had higher-than-expected CO2 levels.Continue reading Germany finds 'suspiciously high' CO2 levels after retests Germany finds 'suspiciously high' CO2 levels after retests originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat 500 Abarth Review: The disgruntled driver's car

  24-05-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,Hatchback,Performance,Open RoadThe Abarth proves that not all driving joy is a byproduct of technology and gimmicks. Watch this detailed video review for the whole story.Continue reading Fiat 500 Abarth Review: The disgruntled driver's car Fiat 500 Abarth Review: The disgruntled driver's car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Thousands watch car get parking ticket live in Los Angeles

  24-05-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Humor,Ownership,Videos,Weird Car News,Nissan,Green Driving,Driving,North America,ElectricThirteen thousand people watched a live stream yesterday of an illegally parked car as they waited for parking enforcement to ticket the offending auto.Continue reading Thousands watch car get parking ticket live in Los Angeles Thousands watch car get parking ticket live in Los Angeles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for
  
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• Swarm of bees descends on man's Mitsubishi

  24-05-2016 19:27
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Mitsubishi,UKA man in Wales got quite a shock when he returned to his car only to find it covered in bees.Continue reading Swarm of bees descends on man's Mitsubishi Swarm of bees descends on man's Mitsubishi originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 13:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes GLB crossover SUV spied testing

  24-05-2016 19:25
  
  Mercedes' crossover range set to expand with more practical version of the GLA 2016-05-24 18:28 Mercedes is readying a new model for its crossover range – and it’s likely to use the GLB name. Following Merc’s new badging structure, the GLB would slot in between the GLA crossover and GLC SUV as a pumped-up version of the slow-selling B-Class MPV.
  The brand recently registered the GLB name, but until now we’d seen no evidence of the company putting it into production. Our
  
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• You can own Don Draper's 1964 Imperial Crown Convertible

  24-05-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Chrysler,Auctions,Convertible,Classics,LuxuryDon Draper's big, red convertible is the undisputed star of this particular show.Continue reading You can own Don Draper's 1964 Imperial Crown Convertible You can own Don Draper's 1964 Imperial Crown Convertible originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM lightweighting strategy starts to bear fruit

  24-05-2016 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There's more to lightweighting than shedding pounds. It's about getting the weight out of the vehicle and beating your competitors on cost.
  
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• VW, U.S. make 'substantial progress' toward settlement, judge says

  24-05-2016 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen and lawyers for owners and the U.S. government have made "substantial progress" toward reaching a final agreement by late June, a federal judge said today.
  
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• Challenger trails Mustang, Camaro in crash tests, IIHS says

  24-05-2016 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Dodge Challenger may be the fastest and most powerful American muscle car, but in crash tests, the sports coupe, which is in its ninth year, isn't keeping pace with its rivals, the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler JK's exit interview: brilliant, flaws and all

  24-05-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadThe current Jeep Wrangler is a dead off-roader walking. We examine its enduring appeal and the mountain the iconic 4x4's replacement has to climb.Continue reading Jeep Wrangler JK's exit interview: brilliant, flaws and all Jeep Wrangler JK's exit interview: brilliant, flaws and all originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA to expand petrol line in Europe, spend on hybrid and electric powertrains in France

  24-05-2016 17:57
  
  As part of the energy transition process and in line with the technological offensive spelled out in its Push to Pass strategic plan, PSA Group said it was firmly focused on diversifying its technological offering with plug-in hybrid petrol engines and next-generation electric powertrains, which will be used in particular to equip e-CMP, its future electric platform developed in partnership with Dongfeng Motors.
  
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• Tesla driver caught sleeping while Autopilot steers

  24-05-2016 17:52
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Tesla,Safety,Autonomous,Electric,LuxuryThe question this raises: How far has he driven like this?Continue reading Tesla driver caught sleeping while Autopilot steers Tesla driver caught sleeping while Autopilot steers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 11:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW i8 goes technicolour with Individual paintwork options

  24-05-2016 17:34
  
  New BMW i8 colours will cost an extra £5,495 and come in a variety of finishes 2016-05-24 16:30 BMW has extended its Individual paintwork scheme to its hybrid supercar, the i8. Previously only available with a limited palette consisting of whites, greys and a single bright blue, customers can now order their i8 in anything from bright Solar Orange to eye-popping Java Green.
  BMW’s Individual paint also allows for a choice of finishes. Standard metallic and non-metallic options are av
  
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• Mercedes planning four new EV models, including two SUVs

  24-05-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Mercedes-Benz,Germany,Electric,Future,LuxuryOutgoing R&D head Thomas Weber hints at four new Mercedes-Benz EVs that should arrive by 2020, just after Germany announces some nice electric incentives.Continue reading Mercedes planning four new EV models, including two SUVs Mercedes planning four new EV models, including two SUVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email
  
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• First look at all-new Nissan NV300 van

  24-05-2016 16:16
  
  Teaser image of new mid-size Nissan van shows Nissan 'family face' - but boxy body is hidden 2016-05-24 15:00 Nissan has previewed the latest addition to its lineup of commercial vehicles – the mid-sized NV300. Built in the same factory as the Renault Trafic, it will go on to share a crowded marketplace with the likes of the new Citroen Dispatch, Ford Transit Custom, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Vito and Hyundai iLoad.
  The firm hasn’t revealed many details about the new NV300, b
  
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• A realistic approach to fixing Mitsubishi

  24-05-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under:Mitsubishi,Nissan,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,SUV,Open RoadMany think that building sporty cars and SUVs is the only way to save Mitsubishi. The reality will be far from that.Continue reading A realistic approach to fixing Mitsubishi A realistic approach to fixing Mitsubishi originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Brake replacement & upgrade options

  24-05-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Open RoadThis piece dives into the different types of "brake jobs" and the various options available for brake pads and rotors.Continue reading Brake replacement & upgrade options Brake replacement & upgrade options originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sorry, rotary fans, Mazda's RX Vision probably won't happen

  24-05-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Coupe,Concept Cars,Future,Hydrogen,Lightweight,Luxury,PerformanceThe rotary sportscar you want probably isn't coming any time soon, but it's in Mazda's interest to lead you on.Continue reading Sorry, rotary fans, Mazda's RX Vision probably won't happen Sorry, rotary fans, Mazda's RX Vision probably won't happen originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW investors want independent probe of diesel scandal

  24-05-2016 15:14
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,DieselThree European investor groups call for Volkswagen to launch an independent probe into VW's diesel-emissions scandal.Continue reading VW investors want independent probe of diesel scandal VW investors want independent probe of diesel scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 09:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota adds 1.6m US vehicles to Takata recall

  24-05-2016 14:55
  
  Toyota Motor has said it would recall almost 1.6m additional US vehicles for front passenger side Takata air bag inflators that could rupture.
  
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• Peugeot steps up a gear with new 3008

  24-05-2016 14:55
  PSA Groupe, as PSA Peugeot-Citroen now likes to be known, has turned itself around since the dark days of 2012 when it made an annual loss of EUR5bn. This, let us remind ourselves, was a volume player that was seen as spread thinly with sales across two poorly differentiated brands while also overly reliant on the depressed European car market where it also possessed excessive and costly manufacturing capacity.
  
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• Toyota adds 1.6m cars to Takata inflator recall list

  24-05-2016 14:55
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Lexus,Scion,ToyotaSimilar recall adjustments are expected from the 17 other affected automakers this week.Continue reading Toyota adds 1.6m cars to Takata inflator recall list Toyota adds 1.6m cars to Takata inflator recall list originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2016 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Revamped rivals to face new Toyota Hilux in Brazil

  24-05-2016 14:18
  The market for medium size pickups here in Brazil may be small but it keeps growing largely thanks to sales in medium-size and small cities, especially those where agribusiness is strong. In 2015 the sector accounted for 4.5% of all vehicle sales, rising to 5.9% in the first quarter of 2016.
  
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• S. Korea's Mando said to be in talks to supply parts for Tesla Model 3

  24-05-2016 13:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mando Corp. is in talks with Tesla Motors to supply parts for its Model 3 car, an industry source said, as it seeks to join other South Korean firms supplying components for Tesla's more affordable electric cars.
  
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• Volvo Cars UK MD named Polestar CEO

  24-05-2016 13:29
  
  Volvo Car UK has appointed Jon Wakefield as acting managing director, effective 1 July. HE succeeds Nick Connor who has been appointed chief executive of Polestar.
  
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• GKN wins plug-in AWD axle deal

  24-05-2016 12:40
  A series of new C-segment vehicles will offer the option of adding plug-in electric all-wheel drive using GKN Driveline's latest electric axle drive (eAxle) technology. The eAxle is an evolution of systems developed for hybrid supercars that use electric all-wheel drive to boost performance and efficiency.
  
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• FCA names new Alfa/Maserati CEO

  24-05-2016 12:40
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has named Reid Bigland chief executive of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands though he will remain head of US sales and the chief executive of FCA Canada.
  
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• Peugeot e-Kick electric scooter offers traffic-busting transport solution

  24-05-2016 12:11
  
  Electrically assisted e-Kick urban scooter, designed to fit in the new Peugeot 3008 SUV, could be the perfect companion for city commuting 2016-05-24 11:00 While the big news from Peugeot of late has been the launch of the new 3008, something rather smaller also made its debut carring the French marque's badge. The e-Kick is part of a collaboration between Peugeot and scooter manufacturers Micro Mobility, and it’s a battery-assisted urban runabout with up to 7.5 miles of range.
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• New McLaren 570GT 2016 review

  24-05-2016 12:05
  
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  Road-biased McLaren 570GT is the finest sports car the brand has produced yetMcLaren has come a long way over the past five years, and the 570GT is the culmination of its endeavours. And it is, without question, a huge achievement.
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  But it’s also a different kind of sports car to the ones McLaren has made up until now. Why? Because the 570GT is an out-and-out road car – an autom
  
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• Fiat Chrysler names Bigland as head of Alfa and Maserati

  24-05-2016 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Harald Wester has been replaced by Reid Bigland as head of Fiat Chrysler's Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands. Bigland will also continue as head of U.S. and Canadian sales for the automaker. Wester will remain FCA's chief technology officer.
  
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• Tesla chooses Mando for autonomous technology

  24-05-2016 11:24
  
  Tesla Motors and Mando Corporation have joined forced to develop autonomous drive systems for future models, according to reports in South Korea.
  
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• New Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 petrol review

  24-05-2016 11:20
  
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  We've already tried the new Alfa Romeo Giulia in diesel form, but how does the petrol version compare?Our first drive of the new Alfa Romeo Giulia in diesel form impressed, but alongside that version you’ll also be able to buy a 2.0-litre petrol model. It won’t be a top seller, as the more economical diesel will appeal more to company car buyers - but cars like the BMW 320i, which this Giulia will rival, do still have a market
  
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• Fiat emissions probe: share price falls after German sales ban threat

  24-05-2016 10:13
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) cars could be withdrawn from sale in Germany after authorities found evidence of emissions test cheating 2016-05-24 09:10 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) could be banned from selling cars in Germany, after reports emerged claiming the company failed to meet with German officials to discuss their discovery of emissions test tampering software in certain diesel models.
  Reports in the German newspaper Bild stated that the German transport authority, KBA, has found e
  
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• What if distracted walkers had emergency warning systems?

  24-05-2016 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a new campaign, Nissan is using collisions among those with the habit of looking down at their smartphones while walking to highlight its safety technology.
  
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• Iconic sports cars fail to meet top IIHS crash-test standards

  24-05-2016 06:01
  
  Filed under:Insurance,Safety,PerformanceCar enthusiasts don't buy sports cars to stay in the slow lane. But given that the allure of higher speeds and bolder performance might lead to faster and more aggressive driving, they might think manufacturers have outfitted these cars with stringent safety protections.Continue reading Iconic sports cars fail to meet top IIHS crash-test standards Iconic sports cars fail to meet top IIHS crash-test standards originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 May 2
  
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• Toyota expands Takata airbag recall by 1.6 million vehicles

  24-05-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota is recalling almost 1.6 million additional U.S. vehicles for front passenger side Takata airbag inflators that could rupture.
  
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• Germany threatens to ban FCA vehicles over diesel emissions dispute

  24-05-2016 00:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Chrysler,Dodge,Fiat,Jeep,RAM,Emissions,Europe,Germany,DieselFCA is the latest automaker accused of cheating on diesel emissions tests.Continue reading Germany threatens to ban FCA vehicles over diesel emissions dispute Germany threatens to ban FCA vehicles over diesel emissions dispute originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 May 2016 18:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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