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• Why you should question J.D. Power's Vehicle Dependability Study

  14-06-2016 23:45
  
  J.D. Power had rereleased the results of its 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study, complete with a fancy infographic. Sadly, the study is still misleading.Continue reading Why you should question J.D. Power's Vehicle Dependability Study Why you should question J.D. Power's Vehicle Dependability Study originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW said to weigh asset sales in end to era of empire building

  14-06-2016 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen is shifting away from its era of empire building with plans to bundle its fragmented components businesses and review its portfolio for possible asset sales.
  
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• Getting Le Mans race-ready takes a small army

  14-06-2016 23:32
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Read This,EuropePutting together an 8.5-mile track takes a lot of teamwork, whether it be adding 4,900 feet of safety railing or installing a two-kilometer section of fencing.Continue reading Getting Le Mans race-ready takes a small army Getting Le Mans race-ready takes a small army originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Business Pivot: Elio reaches out for more revenue streams

  14-06-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Open RoadElio Motors is exploring additional applications for the motor it developed with its partners. Good move, or a hail Mary pass?Continue reading Business Pivot: Elio reaches out for more revenue streams Business Pivot: Elio reaches out for more revenue streams originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• For Hyundai, ZEV credit rules are working

  14-06-2016 23:02
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Hyundai,Alternative Fuels,AutoblogGreen Exclusive,Green Culture,Electric,HydrogenHyundai's Mike O'Brien tells us how California's Zero Emission Vehicle credits are impacting the company's green car plans.Continue reading For Hyundai, ZEV credit rules are working For Hyundai, ZEV credit rules are working originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Electric car startups fueled by Chinese money aim to catch Tesla

  14-06-2016 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A few miles from Tesla's Palo Alto headquarters, a Silicon Valley startup plans to challenge the electric car maker with a rival family of vehicles designed and built in the U.S. with major backing from Chinese investors.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Fully Charged in the Tesla Model X, Daimler's autonomous semi

  14-06-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Toyota,Green Automakers,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricFully Charged explores the Tesla Model X. Read all about Daimler's autonomous truck. Transport systems shape cities even after they're gone. Toyota's new HQ gets the green treatment.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Fully Charged in the Tesla Model X, Daimler's autonomous semi Recharge Wrap-up: Fully Charged in the Tesla Model X, Daimler's autonomous semi originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue,
  
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• Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 RS become Lego reality

  14-06-2016 22:44
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Videos,Porsche,Coupe,RacingWhen a time lapse takes 25 minutes, you know you're looking at several hours in real time. Somehow, we wouldn't mind that if it involved this Lego kit.Continue reading Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 RS become Lego reality Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 RS become Lego reality originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla tweaks repair-agreement clause amid NHTSA concern

  14-06-2016 22:29
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,ElectricTesla denies that it put a gag order on customers who receive company funding for repairs.Continue reading Tesla tweaks repair-agreement clause amid NHTSA concern Tesla tweaks repair-agreement clause amid NHTSA concern originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda Civic Type R blitzes five iconic European circuits

  14-06-2016 22:04
  
  Filed under:Videos,Honda,Hatchback,PerformanceHonda sent the Civic Type R on a campaign to set front-drive lap records at five European Grand Prix circuits.Continue reading Honda Civic Type R blitzes five iconic European circuits Honda Civic Type R blitzes five iconic European circuits originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The 2017 Acura NSX reality check

  14-06-2016 22:00
  
  Filed under:Acura,Open RoadAfter 10 years of playing around with different designs and drivetrains the new NSX is finally in production. Was all of that time and engineering worth the payoff?Continue reading The 2017 Acura NSX reality check The 2017 Acura NSX reality check originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Supplier SRG plans to move HQ within Detroit suburbs

  14-06-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Exterior trim supplier SRG Global Inc. is moving its world headquarters in suburban Detroit to Troy from Warren.
  
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• New Audi A5 Coupe 2016 review

  14-06-2016 21:54
  
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  Image 1 of 8 14 Jun, 2016 8:45pmJonathan Burn
  Can the elegant Audi A5 Coupe deliver the driving thrills to accompany its high class cabin?A better looking, more athletic and more likeable younger brother is what the Audi A5 coupe has been to the A4 saloon since it launched in 2007. In that respect, you could say the two are like the Prince Harry and Prince William of the car world. One year after the launch of the fifth-generation A4, Audi has handed us the keys to its second-genera
  
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• VW opens California parts distribution center

  14-06-2016 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  A 143,000-square-foot distribution center in Rocklin, Calif., is fully operational to distribute parts to 94 Volkswagen and Audi dealerships in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, VW Group of America said today.
  
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• Replace your clunky toolbox with the Cycop 10-Bit Bitool

  14-06-2016 21:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Auto Repair,Maintenance,GadgetsWhen you're picking one on-the-go essential, grab this pocket-sized DIY driver that can tackle jobs big and small.Continue reading Replace your clunky toolbox with the Cycop 10-Bit Bitool Replace your clunky toolbox with the Cycop 10-Bit Bitool originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Florida dealerships grapple with Orlando nightclub shootings

  14-06-2016 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Florida's auto dealership community is responding in a variety of ways to the tragic Orlando nightclub shootings on Sunday. One nearby dealership co-owner, still in shock, can barely talk about it.
  
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• New MG GS 2016 review

  14-06-2016 21:15
  
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  Image 1 of 8 14 Jun, 2016 8:15pmSam Naylor
  MG's first SUV is here! We test the value-orientated MG GS to get a handle on its pros and consAfter years of only offering two models, MG has finally released the GS, the brand's first SUV. It's a rival for the Nissan Qashqai, but MG's big selling point is the price: the range starts from £14,995, which is £3,555 cheaper than the entry-level Qashqai.
  Even entry-level models get a decent kit list, with air-conditioning, automati
  
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• Navy vet responds to misogynistic note on windshield

  14-06-2016 20:42
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsEveryone knows that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.Continue reading Navy vet responds to misogynistic note on windshield Navy vet responds to misogynistic note on windshield originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Texan finds creative way to clear highway fast lane

  14-06-2016 20:32
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car News,Ford,Jeep,Driving,Safety,Minivan/Van,SUV,Commercial VehiclesFew things are as infuriating as someone driving slow in the fast lane.Continue reading Texan finds creative way to clear highway fast lane Texan finds creative way to clear highway fast lane originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia prepping Provo-inspired Mazda CX-3 challenger for 2017

  14-06-2016 20:29
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,LA Auto Show,Kia,Australia,Crossover,BudgetKia wants in on the hotly contested subcompact crossover game.Continue reading Kia prepping Provo-inspired Mazda CX-3 challenger for 2017 Kia prepping Provo-inspired Mazda CX-3 challenger for 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac touts Surround Vision video-recording system on CT6

  14-06-2016 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cadillac's flagship sedan has a new set of eyes. The CT6 utilizes four of the sedan's seven exterior cameras for a surround-view video recording system.
  
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• Goodwood FoS world premieres - the list (updated)

  14-06-2016 20:10
  This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place from 23-26 June inclusive. Ahead of the event, just-auto.com will continue to announce world premieres, with a definitive list of such vehicles to be published on Monday 27 June. New today is the McLaren 570S Sprint.
  
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• Goodwood FoS 2016 world premieres list

  14-06-2016 20:10
  
  The 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed took place between 23-26 June inclusive. The list of vehicle world premieres is published below.
  
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• Goodwood FoS world premieres - the list

  14-06-2016 20:04
  This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place from 24-26 June inclusive. Ahead of the event, just-auto.com will continue to announce world premieres, with a definitive list of such vehicles to be published on Monday 27 June.
  
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• North Korean hackers stole US fighter jet blueprints

  14-06-2016 20:01
  
  Filed under:South Korea,MilitaryNorth Korean hackers have stolen 40,000 defense-related documents since 2014 from South Korean organizations, including blueprints for the F-15 fighter.Continue reading North Korean hackers stole US fighter jet blueprints North Korean hackers stole US fighter jet blueprints originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A bus may be green, but buses are not

  14-06-2016 20:00
  
  Filed under:Transportation Alternatives,Open RoadLike most great cities, London has a transport problem. Bus transport is part of the problem and not the solution.Continue reading A bus may be green, but buses are not A bus may be green, but buses are not originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia Sedona and Hyundai Tucson recalled for hood latches

  14-06-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Hyundai,Crossover,Minivan/Van,Budget219,800 examples of the Kia Sedona and another 81,000 of the Hyundai Tuscon are being recalled in two separate campaigns to fix their secondary hood latches.Continue reading Kia Sedona and Hyundai Tucson recalled for hood latches Kia Sedona and Hyundai Tucson recalled for hood latches originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China sales jump 10% in May

  14-06-2016 19:25
  
  New vehicle sales in China jumped by 9.8% to 2.09m units in May 2016, compared with flat year-earlier sales of 1.90m units, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
  
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• Ford Super Duty King Ranch, Platinum get vinyl floor option [UPDATE]

  14-06-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-Road,SpecialtyVinyl as an interior material might get a bad rap, but Ford's floor treatment on the 2017 King Ranch and Platinum add durability without sacrificing aesthetics.Continue reading Ford Super Duty King Ranch, Platinum get vinyl floor option [UPDATE] Ford Super Duty King Ranch, Platinum get vinyl floor option [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |
  
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• Ford Super Duty King Ranch, Platinum get vinyl floor option

  14-06-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-Road,SpecialtyVinyl as an interior material might get a bad rap, but Ford's floor treatment on the 2017 King Ranch and Platinum add durability without sacrificing aesthetics.Continue reading Ford Super Duty King Ranch, Platinum get vinyl floor option Ford Super Duty King Ranch, Platinum get vinyl floor option originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Colorado motorcyclist accosted by road raging cop

  14-06-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,Ford,Driving,Safety,Motorcycle,SUV,Police/EmergencyHelmet cams have become increasingly popular among motorcyclists, both for fun as as a way to document possible incidents and accidents.Continue reading Colorado motorcyclist accosted by road raging cop Colorado motorcyclist accosted by road raging cop originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email t
  
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• New car buying guide: Buying an Audi like an adult

  14-06-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadMost adult decisions suck. Buying a car doesn't have to.Continue reading New car buying guide: Buying an Audi like an adult New car buying guide: Buying an Audi like an adult originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Woman almost decapitated by turning truck

  14-06-2016 18:50
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News"The back of the lorry passed right by her head."Continue reading Woman almost decapitated by turning truck Woman almost decapitated by turning truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Which Company Will Be The Next Top Automotive Startup? - Forbes

  14-06-2016 18:48 via forbes.com
  
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  The mobility space is getting a little crowded, and AutoMobility LA wants to help companies break through the clutter and noise by choosing the “Top 10″ automotive startups at its upcoming show in November. Formerly the ConnectedCar Expo, Automobility ...and more »
  
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• Lexus again tops NADA Dealer Attitude Survey

  14-06-2016 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lexus ranked first overall in the Winter 2016 NADA Dealer Attitude Survey, followed by Toyota, Subaru and Honda, the National Automobile Dealers Association said today.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz engines with 48-volt systems coming in 2017

  14-06-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,smart,HybridThe engines will have mild-hybrid functions without the complexity and expense of high-voltage systems.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz engines with 48-volt systems coming in 2017 Mercedes-Benz engines with 48-volt systems coming in 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Nissan GT-R First Drive

  14-06-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:Nissan,First Drives,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceThe Nissan GT-R's appeal has always stemmed from its violent acceleration and singular focus on forward motion. For 2017, it also learned some manners.Continue reading 2017 Nissan GT-R First Drive 2017 Nissan GT-R First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Range Rover readies rival to BMW X6, Mercedes GLE Coupe

  14-06-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new Range Rover -- bigger than the Evoque and with coupe styling -- is taking shape at Land Rover. Recent spy photographs taken in Scotland show a longer version of the Range Rover Evoque code-named L560.
  
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• Tata Motors targets Indian civil servants

  14-06-2016 17:46
  
  Tata Motors has announced a new campaign targeting India's Central and State government employees - 'Trust of India'. It says that 'Trust of India' is a dedicated initiative which focuses on building relationships and a strong customer base among government employees.
  
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• Polestar's optimized XC90 T8 is the most powerful Volvo yet

  14-06-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceVolvo's tuning division managed to find an extra 21 hp and 29 lb-ft of torque in the XC90's highly stressed T8 powertrain.Continue reading Polestar's optimized XC90 T8 is the most powerful Volvo yet Polestar's optimized XC90 T8 is the most powerful Volvo yet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla may be ahead of 2Q production goals

  14-06-2016 17:14
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,ElectricTesla Motors may be building 2,000 vehicles a week right now, beating its own forecast.Continue reading Tesla may be ahead of 2Q production goals Tesla may be ahead of 2Q production goals originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Audi SQ5 will use 48-volt electric supercharger

  14-06-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Diesel,PerformanceThe upcoming SQ5, probably a 2018-model-year vehicle, will use a version of the electric compressor technology that debuted on the SQ7.Continue reading 2018 Audi SQ5 will use 48-volt electric supercharger 2018 Audi SQ5 will use 48-volt electric supercharger originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Nissan developing ethanol-based fuel cell tech

  14-06-2016 16:33
  
  Nissan claims to be working on a new ethanol-based fuel cell technology that could potentially be safer and cheaper than the hydrogen-based fuel cell technology that is currently under development by a number of OEMs.
  
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• The Brit List 2016: UK's top car industry execs named

  14-06-2016 16:24
  
  We count down the 50 top British executives in the car industry, and reveal why they’re having such an enormous influence across the globe 2016-06-15 00:01 The Auto Express Brit List, now in its fifth year, is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the motor industry calendar, counting down the most influential British executives working in the global car industry today.
  The UK has always punched above its weight in terms of the talented people coming from these shores who go on to
  
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• Nissan develops fuel cell powered by ethanol

  14-06-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Alternative Fuels,Emissions,Ethanol,Emerging Technologies,HydrogenThe system is expected to be marketed from 2020 onwards.Continue reading Nissan develops fuel cell powered by ethanol Nissan develops fuel cell powered by ethanol originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How Gran Turismo plans to turn even more gamers into racers

  14-06-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Motorsports,Toys/Games,Technology,RacingThe Nissan GT Academy has been very successful in making pro racing drivers out of gamers – but Gran Turismo now has grander plans.Continue reading How Gran Turismo plans to turn even more gamers into racers How Gran Turismo plans to turn even more gamers into racers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Co
  
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• Fiat Chrysler to receive $62 million from Ontario for upgrades, report says

  14-06-2016 15:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ontario plans to contribute about C$80 million ($62 million) to Fiat Chrysler to cover some of the costs of upgrading its assembly plant in Windsor, the Globe and Mail reported.
  
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• This LEGO VW Beetle is pretty darn neat

  14-06-2016 15:15
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,VolkswagenA round car made from square bricks.Continue reading This LEGO VW Beetle is pretty darn neat This LEGO VW Beetle is pretty darn neat originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bremen plants starts Mercedes C-Class cabrio build

  14-06-2016 15:14
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen has started production of the C-Class Cabriolet. The model is is the first convertible since the C-Class line evolved from the 190 back in the early 90s and is also the fourth C-class derivative made at the factory which is the 'mother plant' for several overseas factories.
  
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• This junked, gizmo-packed 1987 Nissan Maxima is peak 1980s

  14-06-2016 15:01
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Automotive History,Sedan,Classics,LuxuryA Maxima from the era of talking cars and video-game-style digital instrument clusters.Continue reading This junked, gizmo-packed 1987 Nissan Maxima is peak 1980s This junked, gizmo-packed 1987 Nissan Maxima is peak 1980s originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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