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• Under attack from blogger, Tesla mistakenly strikes back

  10-06-2016 23:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Ownership,Tesla,Auto Repair,ElectricTesla's response to an article by Ed Niedermeyer is to call into question his motives.Continue reading Under attack from blogger, Tesla mistakenly strikes back Under attack from blogger, Tesla mistakenly strikes back originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Gran Turismo Sport trailer shows how pretty Gran Turismo Sport will be

  10-06-2016 22:25
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,VideosThe livery editor looks especially sweet.Continue reading Gran Turismo Sport trailer shows how pretty Gran Turismo Sport will be Gran Turismo Sport trailer shows how pretty Gran Turismo Sport will be originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy launches partnership with country star Luke Bryan; Kid Rock deal ends

  10-06-2016 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Taking aim at country-music fans, Chevrolet said today it selected Luke Bryan as a brand ambassador for the next three years. The move follows the end of Chevy's business relationship with Detroit rock star Kid Rock.
  
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• Mini Clubman All4 Scrambler Concept is the big Mini we want

  10-06-2016 21:55
  
  Filed under:MINI,Crossover,Motorcycle,Concept CarsForget the Countryman, if you want a cool, soft-road Mini, you'll be begging the British brand to put the new Clubman All4 Scrambler Concept into production.Continue reading Mini Clubman All4 Scrambler Concept is the big Mini we want Mini Clubman All4 Scrambler Concept is the big Mini we want originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• Chinese car design hits a tipping point

  10-06-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Autoline on Autoblog,Design/Style,GM,ChinaJohn McElroy discusses how Chinese automotive design is coming into its own.Continue reading Chinese car design hits a tipping point Chinese car design hits a tipping point originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota, amid slow sedan sales, holds price on Camry for 2017

  10-06-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota is holding the price on the 2017 Camry while adding some minor equipment upgrades on higher trims. The pricing on the best-selling car in the U.S. for 14 years in a row comes amid a soft market for traditional sedans.
  
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• How to compound paint to remove light scratches | Autoblog Details

  10-06-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsCompounding is a very delicate art, much the same as polishing your car's paint. Clear coat is very thin, so there is little room for error. Here's how to properly compound your paint with a dual action machine.Continue reading How to compound paint to remove light scratches | Autoblog Details How to compound paint to remove light scratches | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Plea
  
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• BMW swaps 30i and 40i models into 2017 2, 3, and 4 Series

  10-06-2016 20:40
  
  Filed under:BMW,Convertible,Coupe,Hatchback,Sedan,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceMore models get the latest four- and six-cylinder engines.Continue reading BMW swaps 30i and 40i models into 2017 2, 3, and 4 Series BMW swaps 30i and 40i models into 2017 2, 3, and 4 Series originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen may have fudged emissions reports in South Korea

  10-06-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,Asia,South Korea,DieselVolkswagen may face charges for manipulating emissions and noise reports given to South Korean officials.Continue reading Volkswagen may have fudged emissions reports in South Korea Volkswagen may have fudged emissions reports in South Korea originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk, in defense of Tesla, channels his inner Trump

  10-06-2016 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elon Musk should be awarded an honorary degree from Trump University for his tendency to write off any negative story as a dishonest smear attempt regardless of the evidence.
  
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• Pennsylvania horse catches ride in man's minivan

  10-06-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Humor,Weird Car News,Toyota,DrivingDogs riding in cars are a pretty common scene, as are cats, birds, and all manner of smaller creatures.Continue reading Pennsylvania horse catches ride in man's minivan Pennsylvania horse catches ride in man's minivan originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand not going to Europe this decade

  10-06-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:China,Europe,Middle East,North America,Crossover,LuxuryGenesis will be in North America, China, South Korea, and the Middle East, but a lack of powertrains will hold up the European launch.Continue reading Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand not going to Europe this decade Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand not going to Europe this decade originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• No China crisis yet

  10-06-2016 19:03
  It's my last day here in Chongqing before heading back to the UK via Helsinki - the northern route to Europe with Finnair works well - and because of online access issues I'm tapping this out on my phone which allows me access to my own email but not the work one. The Chongqing Global Automotive Forum was excellent, with some high profile speakers delivering informative content while the vast numbers of Chinese pouring into the adjacent  motor show proves there's a genuine appetite for
  
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• 2017 BMW i3 gets $1,200 price increase for new, bigger battery

  10-06-2016 18:45
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Electric,HybridThe 2017 BMW i3 will cost $1,200 more than the 2016 model, but you'll get a lot more for your money.Continue reading 2017 BMW i3 gets $1,200 price increase for new, bigger battery 2017 BMW i3 gets $1,200 price increase for new, bigger battery originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota tells U.S. dealers to disclose future Takata recalls

  10-06-2016 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota said Friday it had told its U.S. dealers to disclose, at the time of sale, the identity of vehicles with defective Takata airbag inflators that will be subject to recalls by 2018.
  
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• Lamborghini Aventador bursts into flames in London traffic

  10-06-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Lamborghini,UK,Coupe,SupercarsItalian supercars have a well-deserved reputation for sexy styling, fiery, passionate souls, and eye-wateringly high performance. And sometimes they catch fire.Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador bursts into flames in London traffic Lamborghini Aventador bursts into flames in London traffic originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• General Motors to expand Ontario R&D with 700 new jobs

  10-06-2016 18:28
  General Motors said it had chosen the province of Ontario to "significantly" expand its engineering and software development work in Canada. It expects to create more than 700 jobs.
  
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• Ford Mustang poised for police duty in UK

  10-06-2016 18:19
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Ford,Coupe,Police/EmergencyThe Ford Mustang could soon be on patrol for the British.Continue reading Ford Mustang poised for police duty in UK Ford Mustang poised for police duty in UK originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM Canada to hire 700 engineers in push for self-driving cars

  10-06-2016 17:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors plans to hire about 700 engineers in Canada as it expands randd into self-driving cars and other technology.
  
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• Royal Navy destroyers are having problems with warm seas

  10-06-2016 17:32
  
  Filed under:Green,Middle East,MilitaryThe British Royal Navy's six Type 45 destroyers are among the most advanced on the planet, and they're currently being foiled by warm waters of the Gulf.Continue reading Royal Navy destroyers are having problems with warm seas Royal Navy destroyers are having problems with warm seas originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz bringing 6x6-inspired G550 to US market

  10-06-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Off-Road,PerformancePairing the insane looks and suspension modifications of the G63 AMG 6x6 with a normal two-axle G550 may have birthed the best luxury off-roader money can buy.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz bringing 6x6-inspired G550 to US market Mercedes-Benz bringing 6x6-inspired G550 to US market originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Georgia man offers cop beers and cash to avoid DUI charge

  10-06-2016 17:27
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Weird Car News,Driving,Safety,Police/EmergencyA Georgia man is in jail today after attempting to bribe a police officer in an effort to avoid a DUI charge.Continue reading Georgia man offers cop beers and cash to avoid DUI charge Georgia man offers cop beers and cash to avoid DUI charge originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Returning veteran surprises mom with traffic stop prank

  10-06-2016 17:23
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Minivan/Van,Police/EmergencyA successful prank requires strong planning, crackerjack timing, and an unwitting target.Continue reading Returning veteran surprises mom with traffic stop prank Returning veteran surprises mom with traffic stop prank originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Child hot car deaths skyrocket as summer heats up

  10-06-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ownership,SafetyAn 8-month-old Louisiana girl died Wednesday when she was left in a hot car by her father. She is the 11th child to die this year so far.Continue reading Child hot car deaths skyrocket as summer heats up Child hot car deaths skyrocket as summer heats up originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MINI Clubman ALL4 Scrambler concept rocks up

  10-06-2016 17:12
  
  MINI Italy reveals Clubman ALL4 concept car inspired by scrambler motorcycle 2016-06-10 16:35 MINI has revealed a new concept version of the Clubman called the ALL4 Scrambler. It’s built to resemble a scrambler motorcycle, specifically the BMW R nineT Scrambler.
  The concept car gets a raised ride height, huge off-road tyres and two headlights from a BMW Scrambler bike to recall the look of classic rally-winning Minis of the 1960s. It's not a production car, instead being put on display at
  
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• 'In or out of the EU: it'll make no difference to motorists'

  10-06-2016 17:12
  
  Whether our next PM is Boris or Dave, and we're in or we're out, life for the UK's 50m motorists won't change, says Mike Rutherford 2016-06-13 09:00 It could have been a beautiful thing, this referendum. But then they, the ruling politicians, turned ugly and sabotaged it.
  The vote should be about one issue: whether to stay married to the EU or divorce it. Instead, the process has been hijacked and abused. While voting on whether to leave or remain, we’ll effectively elect the post-referen
  
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• This Jeep Forward Control is incredibly clean, for sale

  10-06-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Auctions,SUV,Truck,Classics,Off-RoadSadly, you can't buy a brand new FC-150 from Jeep anymore. This pristine one on eBay might be as close as you can get.Continue reading This Jeep Forward Control is incredibly clean, for sale This Jeep Forward Control is incredibly clean, for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Rallycross is now the most exciting motorsport out there'

  10-06-2016 16:57
  
  F1 is more about tech than the drivers, WRC has lost its identity and touring car races fail to excite, says Mike Rutherford 2016-06-10 15:59 If you’ve got time on your hands, adventure in your heart and cash in your pocket, you can go to Hell this weekend.
  Hell in Norway, that is. A passport and a pair of tough boots might help, too. It’s a dusty place (part dirt, part tarmac) is Hell on earth. In the days ahead, it will serve as motorsport Mecca for true car fans.
  That’s bec
  
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• New Audi S4 Avant 2016 review

  10-06-2016 16:53
  
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  The all-new Audi A4 was released last year, and now the 349bhp Audi S4 has arrived. We drive it in Avant form, but is it any good?Until the inevitable RS model arrives, the new Audi S4 is the current range-topper in the firm’s A4 junior-exec line-up. Fast Audis like this have always been incredibly capable, blending continent-crushing performance with comfort and usability, but have traditionally been a little short on involvement,
  
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• Extra hot MINI John Cooper Works Challenge all set for Goodwood

  10-06-2016 16:52
  
  Track-focused MINI JCW Challenge gets limited-slip diff and adjustable suspension but costs £32k 2016-06-15 00:01 This is the MINI John Cooper Works Challenge, a limited-edition version of the MINI JCW with some extra track-focused upgrades to make it better to drive than ever. It’s limited to just 100 units, and will only be on sale in the UK.
  It’s based on the standard MINI JCW, and gets the same 228bhp 2.0litre four-cylinder engine under the bonnet. With 320Nm of torque, th
  
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• Used Hyundai i40 review

  10-06-2016 16:28
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai i40 covering the i40 Mk 1 (2011-date)Hyundai has produced some very capable models in recent years, but until the arrival of the i40 in 2011, it had never cracked the large saloon and estate classes.
  The Korean company introduced one model after another, none of which could challenge rivals head on, but the i40 changed all that. At last, Hyundai offered a sharply styled family car that w
  
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• Tesla calls forced silence claim 'preposterous'

  10-06-2016 16:23
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Ownership,Tesla,Auto Repair,ElectricAfter the existence of a Goodwill Agreement that Tesla uses before doing some repairs was disclosed, the automaker tries to clarify how it works.Continue reading Tesla calls forced silence claim 'preposterous' Tesla calls forced silence claim 'preposterous' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Updated Renault Clio gets subtle new look and extra kit

  10-06-2016 16:07
  
  New powertrain options, LED lights and handsfree parking are added to new Renault Clio range 2016-06-13 08:00 An updated Renault Clio has been revealed, with the fourth-generation supermini getting a round of updates including new powertrain options and some interior upgrades. It will go on sale in October 2016, with deliveries starting later that month.
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  There are a few changes to the way the new Clio looks, but the facelift is a subtle one. New LED ligh
  
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• ​The Honda CR-Z is on the way out, at least in Japan

  10-06-2016 16:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Japan,Coupe,Hatchback,HybridCR-Z Final Edition debuts in Japan, will be the quasi-sporty hybrid's swan song.Continue reading ​The Honda CR-Z is on the way out, at least in Japan ​The Honda CR-Z is on the way out, at least in Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• THE WEEK - The phone will introduce you to your car, sir

  10-06-2016 15:33
  Like almost every other aspect of the autobiz, the retailing and service side is changing. Tesla has gone to war in the US to end the cosy manufacturer/dealer relationships and sell direct to the end user. Extensive consolidation into massive dealer groups has taken place worldwide (RIP most 'mom 'n' pop' shops) and almost all outlets these days - even in my small town - seem to be big, smart, glass and chrome edifices populated by sales staff toting tablets and electronics-savvy
  
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• Huge Canadian sinkhole destroys four-lane road, swallows car

  10-06-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Chrysler,CanadaA major thoroughfare in the Canadian capital city of Ottawa was closed after a huge sinkhole opened beneath it.Continue reading Huge Canadian sinkhole destroys four-lane road, swallows car Huge Canadian sinkhole destroys four-lane road, swallows car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hydrogen-fuelled Mercedes GLC F-CELL to get plug-in power

  10-06-2016 15:10
  
  Mercedes GLC F-CELL to lead zero emission push alongside electric Smart and plug-in E-Class 2016-06-10 23:01 Mercedes will launch a hydrogen-fuelled version of its GLC SUV – with added plug-in power – before the end of 2017. Revealed at the brand’s ‘Road to the Future’ event in Stuttgart, the GLC F-CELL will be the first production fuel cell vehicle to get a usable all-electric range. 
  Head of strategy and product planning Wilko Stark dropped the bombshell at
  
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• Russia car market down 14.5% in May

  10-06-2016 14:40
  
  Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia decreased by 14.5% in May, according to data released by the Moscow-based AEB.
  
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• Philippine sales jump 31% in May

  10-06-2016 14:40
  
  New vehicle sales in the Philippines jumped by 31% to 30,317 units in May, from 23,139 units in the same month of last year, according to a report released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
  
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• Indonesian market recovery continues in May

  10-06-2016 14:40
  
  The new vehicle market in Indonesia continued to grow in May, by almost 11% to 87,900 units from 79,400 units a year earlier, according to data released by the industry lobby group Gaikindo.
  
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• VW CV sales up 5.7% this year

  10-06-2016 14:25
  
  Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has sold 195,200 units for a worldwide increase of 5.7% in the first five months of the year.
  
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• UberRush goes live in New York, Chicago, San Francisco

  10-06-2016 14:16
  
  Filed under:Emerging Technologies,TechnologyUberRush went live in three US cities this week. Here's what it means.Continue reading UberRush goes live in New York, Chicago, San Francisco UberRush goes live in New York, Chicago, San Francisco originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Death of tax disc cost the Government £223m in first six months

  10-06-2016 14:13
  
  Critics warned scrapping the UK tax disc may cause confusion among motorists. It also cost a lot of money2016-06-10 13:10 Vehicle excise duty collected by the Government fell by £223million in the first six months after the tax disc was scrapped, new figures reveal.
  Since October 2014, motorists have paid vehicle tax via an online portal, and figures obtained by the Financial Times show the Government collected £2.7billion in revenue after the first six months following the change.
  
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• Vietnam sales jump 33% in May

  10-06-2016 14:11
  
  New vehicle sales in Vietnam continued to grow strongly in May, with deliveries to dealers rising by over 33% to 22,553 units from 16,946 units a year ago, according to the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
  
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• Continental to double China sales by 2020

  10-06-2016 13:43
  
  Continental aims to more than double component sales in China to EUR10bn by 2020, from EUR4.5bn in 2015, according to local reports quoting company executives.
  
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• Smart ForTwo and Smart ForFour electric drive to debut at Paris

  10-06-2016 13:41
  
  Tiny EV will arrive at the end of 2016 – both as diminutive Smart ForTwo city car and more practical Smart ForFour for the first time 2016-06-10 23:01 While the big news at Mercedes’ ‘Road to the Future’ event in Stuttgart was the new GLC F-CELL, the maker also announced three electric cars for its Smart sub-brand.
  As well as a replacement for the previous-generation ForTwo electric drive, Smart has also revealed plans for a more practical ForFour version. It’s the
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors to hire auditor to oversee tech unit, report says

  10-06-2016 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mitsubishi Motors plans to bring in an outside auditor to monitor its technology division, blamed for at least three high-profile cheating scandals, two people familiar with the thinking of the company's leadership told Reuters.
  
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• Question of the Day: Coolest-looking intake manifold?

  10-06-2016 13:36
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive HistoryOf all the hardware used to feed air into an engine, some are better-looking than others.Continue reading Question of the Day: Coolest-looking intake manifold? Question of the Day: Coolest-looking intake manifold? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2016 07:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche 718 Boxster vs Audi TTS Roadster

  10-06-2016 13:34
  
  We see if Porsche's new four-cylinder turbo 718 Boxster can take on the Audi TTS Roadster 2016-06-11 13:00 Porsche is no stranger to controversy. In the past 10 years or so, it has rocked diehard fans by launching SUVs and a luxury saloon. It followed up these additions with the news last year that its legendary 911 would feature only turbocharged engines. Yet even these bombshells paled into insignificance when Porsche revealed that the Boxster had ditched its traditional flat-six in favour of
  
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• Mercedes plug-in push to include all-electric SUV

  10-06-2016 13:25
  
  Mercedes will drive towards its zero emission future with expanded range of hybrid, plug-in and all-electric vehicles 2016-06-10 23:01 Mercedes has announced a three-prong attack on conventionally powered cars with details of its plan to push for a zero emissions future. The brand will use new hybrid, plug-in and all-electric technology to lower CO2 output and meet ever-stringent legislation – with a new electric SUV set for launch before the end of the decade.
  Speaking from Merc&rsq
  
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