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• New Caterham Seven 310 accidentally finds happy medium

  05-08-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:UK,United States,Convertible,Classics,Lightweight,PerformanceCaterham shows that you don't need insane power for brilliant driving.Continue reading New Caterham Seven 310 accidentally finds happy medium New Caterham Seven 310 accidentally finds happy medium originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wholesale used-vehicle prices rise for 4th straight month, Manheim index shows

  05-08-2016 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wholesale used-vehicle prices rose for a fourth straight month in July, despite predictions prices would fall in 2016 as a flood of off-lease vehicles came on the market, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index released Friday.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla Europe road trip video, Storm Wave EV motorcycle

  05-08-2016 22:57
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Motorcycle,Truck,ElectricTesla's new video showcases its growing charging infrastructure in Europe. Storm Eindhoven will take its EV motorcycles on a world tour. BYD to build 27 electric trucks for California, in California.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla Europe road trip video, Storm Wave EV motorcycle Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla Europe road trip video, Storm Wave EV motorcycle originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2
  
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• Consumer Reports calls on VW to increase buyback offers

  05-08-2016 22:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,DieselCR also suggested consumers be allowed to take advantage of the buyback deal after dealers perform emissions work.Continue reading Consumer Reports calls on VW to increase buyback offers Consumer Reports calls on VW to increase buyback offers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AutoCanada Q2 profit, revenue rise on cost controls

  05-08-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AutoCanada posted higher profits and revenue in the second quarter despite an 'economic slowdown' in Western Canada that has put a chill on the retailer's unit sales.
  
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• Private chargers, like Airbnb for EVs, emerge to fill need

  05-08-2016 21:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Culture,ElectricWhere governments or businesses don't provide charging infrastructure, fellow EV owners come to the rescue.Continue reading Private chargers, like Airbnb for EVs, emerge to fill need Private chargers, like Airbnb for EVs, emerge to fill need originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The best images from RIMPAC 2016

  05-08-2016 21:02
  
  Filed under:MilitaryWe perused thousands of images and gathered a few of our very favorites from this year's Rim of the Pacific exercises off the coast of Hawaii.Continue reading The best images from RIMPAC 2016 The best images from RIMPAC 2016 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lotus won't rule out SUV, but first we'll get a new Elise

  05-08-2016 21:02
  
  Filed under:Lotus,United States,Convertible,Coupe,SUV,PerformancePut away your pitchforks. No decision has been made yet and there's plenty of good Lotus news.Continue reading Lotus won't rule out SUV, but first we'll get a new Elise Lotus won't rule out SUV, but first we'll get a new Elise originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to clean a car headliner | Autoblog Details

  05-08-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsFind out how to clean sensitive vehicle headliners on this episode of Autoblog Details.Continue reading How to clean a car headliner | Autoblog Details How to clean a car headliner | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This sleeper 1987 Plymouth Reliant packs a turbo surprise

  05-08-2016 20:30
  
  Filed under:Auctions,Wagon,PerformanceThe unassuming nature of this Plymouth Reliant will make stop-light drag races all the sweeter.Continue reading This sleeper 1987 Plymouth Reliant packs a turbo surprise This sleeper 1987 Plymouth Reliant packs a turbo surprise originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The new Autoblog iOS app is here!

  05-08-2016 20:20
  
  Did you know we have an iOS app? We do, and it's totally redesigned from top to bottom with a new interface. Checking out Autoblog from your iPhone is now easier than ever.Continue reading The new Autoblog iOS app is here! The new Autoblog iOS app is here! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover recalls 54,000 vehicles with Takata airbags

  05-08-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 54,000 vehicles in the U.S. in the latest round of Takata airbag recalls.
  
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• Technavio Announces Top 30 Vendors in the Automotive Industry in Turkey from 2016 to 2020 - Business Wire (press release)

  05-08-2016 19:04 via businesswire.com
  
  Technavio Announces Top 30 Vendors in the Automotive Industry in Turkey from 2016 to 2020
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  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top 30 leading vendors in their recent automotive industry in Turkey report. The report also presents the manufacturer landscape and a corresponding database of the key manufacturers involved ...and more »
  
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• Consumer Reports presses U.S. to raise compensation for VW diesel owners

  05-08-2016 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Consumer Reports urged the Justice Department to hike compensation for 475,000 owners of VW diesel vehicles that skirt emissions rules, and allow owners who opt for a fix the right to reconsider the decision later.
  
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• Mountune Focus RS kit adds 25 hp, preserves warranty

  05-08-2016 18:47
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,UK,United States,Hatchback,PerformanceAdd power to your Focus RS in the comfort of your local Mountune-approved Ford dealer.Continue reading Mountune Focus RS kit adds 25 hp, preserves warranty Mountune Focus RS kit adds 25 hp, preserves warranty originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 12:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Drunk driving suspect thanks police officer after bad crash

  05-08-2016 18:42
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,Weird Car News,SafetyA suspected drunk driver told a Santa Fe cop something most arresting officers never hear: 'Thank you.'Continue reading Drunk driving suspect thanks police officer after bad crash Drunk driving suspect thanks police officer after bad crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 12:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan's No Charge To Charge for Leaf expands to 10 new markets

  05-08-2016 18:29
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Emissions,Green Driving,ElectricBut will this help increase sales?Continue reading Nissan's No Charge To Charge for Leaf expands to 10 new markets Nissan's No Charge To Charge for Leaf expands to 10 new markets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 12:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan no charge to charge expands to 10 new markets

  05-08-2016 18:29
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Emissions,Green Driving,ElectricBut will this help increase sales?Continue reading Nissan no charge to charge expands to 10 new markets Nissan no charge to charge expands to 10 new markets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 12:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Carlyle's bet on DuPont's auto paint unit pays handsomely

  05-08-2016 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When Carlyle Group orchestrated a $4.9 billion buyout of DuPont's auto-paint business in 2013, some competitors said the private equity firm overpaid. Three years later, Carlyle has reaped its second-biggest profit ever on the deal.
  
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• 2017 Buick LaCrosse First Drive

  05-08-2016 18:01
  
  Filed under:Buick,First Drives,Sedan,LuxuryBig luxury sedans get no respect, we tells ya.Continue reading 2017 Buick LaCrosse First Drive 2017 Buick LaCrosse First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Employee warned Mitsubishi execs about mileage cheating in 2005

  05-08-2016 17:28
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Mitsubishi,Fuel EfficiencyA new hire warned 20 company execs, including senior officials from the company's performance testing department, about the mileage issue in 2005.Continue reading Employee warned Mitsubishi execs about mileage cheating in 2005 Employee warned Mitsubishi execs about mileage cheating in 2005 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nbs
  
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• Man feels lucky to be alive after flipping car eight times

  05-08-2016 17:27
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsA man in Florida was able to thank the good samaritans who saved his life yesterday after an violent crash left him with only minor scrapes and bruises.Continue reading Man feels lucky to be alive after flipping car eight times Man feels lucky to be alive after flipping car eight times originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG SL 63 2023 review - pictures

  05-08-2016 17:15
  Pictures of the Mercedes-AMG SL 63
  
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• New Mitsubishi ASX gears up for 2018

  05-08-2016 17:05
  
  Mitsubishi's next generation ASX has been spotted out and about ahead of its 2017 release 2016-08-05 16:00 Mitsubishi is readying its new challenger to the crossover class, and this is our clearest view of it yet. The replacement for the Mitsubishi ASX will gun for the Suzuki Vitara and Honda HR-V when it arrives early on in 2018.
  Our snappers have caught the SUV on Michican plates testing alongside the larger Kia Sportage and Ford Escape (called the Kuga over here). It's expected to launc
  
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• Leicester City FC owner treats players to a new BMW i8 each

  05-08-2016 17:01
  
  Leicester's boys in blue are going green after being handed a fleet of 19 £100,000 BMW i8 hybrid supercars 2016-08-05 16:00 How generous is your boss? Whatever the answer, they probably can't hold a candle to Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who’s just bought 19 of last season's Premier League title winning squad a brand new BMW i8, each! The stunning hybrid supercars are all painted in club-appropriate blue, and retail for just over £100,000 each.
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• Magna seeks tech cred as Tesla, Google encroach on auto turf

  05-08-2016 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Magna International's CEO says investors who've been dumping shares in North America's second-largest auto parts maker are overlooking a burgeoning growth driver at the Canadian company -- technology.
  
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• Question of the Day: Most fun under 100 horsepower?

  05-08-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.These days, even the Yaris has more than 100 horses. Is it possible to have fun with less? Which sub-100hp car was (or is) the most fun?Continue reading Question of the Day: Most fun under 100 horsepower? Question of the Day: Most fun under 100 horsepower? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF to start first India Technology Centre for software and engineering

  05-08-2016 16:22
  
  ZF is setting up its first India Technology Centre in Hyderabad, dedicated to software and mechanical engineering.
  
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• Nissan boss: future investment in Sunderland plant hinges on Brexit terms

  05-08-2016 16:13
  
  Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says he is optimistic about the future of the UK but Brexit is a big consideration 2016-08-05 15:20 Nissan's Sunderland plant could be at risk of losing investment after the vote for Britain to leave the EU, although Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says he is "reasonably optimistic" about the UK's future in Europe.
  "Common sense will prevail from both sides," Mr Ghosn said, adding that "the question is what will happen to customs, trade and circulation of product
  
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• Forza giving Ford Focus RS to ESL champion

  05-08-2016 16:02
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Ford,RacingOnline racing does have its perks.Continue reading Forza giving Ford Focus RS to ESL champion Forza giving Ford Focus RS to ESL champion originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Citroen E-Mehari review

  05-08-2016 15:54
  
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  Image 1 of 18 6 Aug, 2016 9:00amJo Oliveira
  We drive retro Citroen E-Mehari buggy, which features a 68bhp electric motor and a 124-mile rangeCitroen is moving into the future by looking at its past – reviving the Mehari legend as an all-electric, open-top beach buggy.
  The newcomer is called the E-Mehari. It’s powered by a 68bhp electric motor giving a 124-mile range; that trails a Tesla by some way, but this car is designed for the quiet life on the coast, so we headed
  
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• Weirdest car special editions ever

  05-08-2016 15:50
  
  There are too many car special editions to mention, but we've named some of the weirdest in recent years here 2016-08-08 15:12 The car world is no stranger to a special edition. Almost every car brand has concocted at least a handful over its lifetime - if not several hands full - and these limited run specials range from the icy cool to the truly rubbish. 
  A special edition car can take many forms. Some are tie-ins with other brands, some mark important anniversaries or hark back to class
  
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• Nissan in talks to divest stake in EV battery business, report says

  05-08-2016 15:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan is in discussions with Panasonic and foreign companies, including Chinese firms, over the possible sale of its controlling stake in an EV battery manufacturing venture, a Tokyo newspaper reported Friday.
  
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• Volkswagen will use three platforms for its 30 new EVs

  05-08-2016 14:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,Diesel,ElectricHow do you say "forget everything you ever knew about diesels" in German?Continue reading Volkswagen will use three platforms for its 30 new EVs Volkswagen will use three platforms for its 30 new EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 08:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Advertising Benchmarks & Data for 2016 [Infographic] - WordStream (blog)

  05-08-2016 14:51 via wordstream.com
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  Automotive Advertising Benchmarks & Data for 2016 [Infographic]
  WordStream (blog)
  Each year, Google processes billions of automotive industry queries across the United States. In fact, 69% of people use Google Search to find answers when they need automotive services. In automotive PPC, the competition is fierce! Understanding the ...
  
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• Used Vauxhall Adam review

  05-08-2016 14:31
  
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  Image 1 of 15 7 Aug, 2016 2:00pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Vauxhall Adam covering the Adam Mk1 (2013-date)Ever since the original BMW MINI kick-started the premium small car class back in 2001, rival makers have fought for a slice of the posh supermini market.
  One of the most recent models to arrive was the Vauxhall Corsa-based Adam, launched in 2012 and still a relatively unusual sight on our roads. Offering smart looks and surpr
  
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• Panamera-bodied SUV spy photos suggest Porsche Cayenne Coupe is coming

  05-08-2016 14:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,SUV,PerformancePorsche is joining the club of the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, starting with this odd test mule.Continue reading Panamera-bodied SUV spy photos suggest Porsche Cayenne Coupe is coming Panamera-bodied SUV spy photos suggest Porsche Cayenne Coupe is coming originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2016 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna Q2 profit jumps on strong vehicle output, sales in N.A., Europe

  05-08-2016 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Auto parts maker Magna International reported a 3.7 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by strong vehicle output and sales in North America and Europe.
  
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• Corvette zooms past sports cars in Twitter engagement for July

  05-08-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Chevrolet Corvette blew past all other sports cars in the Twitter engagement race in July.
  
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• "Without investment, transport systems could crash and burn"

  05-08-2016 13:49
  
  Mike Rutherford has had a hellish week's journeys, and he knows exactly where to point the blame 2016-08-07 10:00 Worst and most expensive travel week I’ve endured anywhere on earth? The one I’ve just been beaten up by in brutal Britain, where the hot and humid roads, rail tracks and airports again proved more Third World than ‘sophisticated developed nation’, which we’re supposed to be – but definitely ain’t.
  Many, perhaps most, on-the-move Brits (neve
  
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• Best cars in the world for sales in 2016

  05-08-2016 13:04
  
  What are the best cars in the world for sales in first half of 2016? This top 10 list reveals all...2016-08-07 10:00 Trying to identify the best car in the world is an extremely tricky task, different people have completely different ideas about what makes a great car and trying to single out one model as the best on sale in the world today is almost impossible. That's why we haven't bothered; instead we looked to the people around the globe who've voted for the best cars in the world with thei
  
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• The Week That Was - August replenishes batteries

  05-08-2016 12:57
  August's dog days are well and truly on us up here in the Northern hemisphere and in the soporific heat of a British summer - well OK - it's warmish - industry tends to take a well-earned break and recharge the batteries ready for an autumn which will rapidly see the Paris Motor Show loom large.
  
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• Takata report clears way for talks on sharing cost of airbag recalls

  05-08-2016 12:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Takata said the German research institute hired to investigate the root cause of its defective airbag inflators submitted a preliminary report, clearing the way for crucial talks to begin with customers over how to split billions of dollars in...
  
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• JLR invests in growing its own infotainment and mobility solutions

  05-08-2016 12:35
  
  JLR's Tech Incubator is expanding with a new technical centre and the recruitment of a further 30 engineers.
  
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• Two new Peugeot 208 special editions revealed

  05-08-2016 12:32
  
  Peugeot 208 Active Design and Allure Premium get ready for September plate change 2016-08-05 12:00 Peugeot has revealed two new special editions for the 208 range: the Active Design and the Allure Premium. The new models join the range just in time for the September changeover to the 66-plate, and are available to order now.
  The 208 Active Design is available as a three or five door, with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol under the bonnet in either case. It's based on the Active trim and gets 1
  
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• How the Indian automotive industry reacted to GST? - Firstpost

  05-08-2016 12:30 via firstpost.com
  
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• Elvis Presley’s BMW 507 complete after two-year restoration

  05-08-2016 12:08
  
  We can’t help falling in love with this stunning BMW 507 roadster. It'll go on display at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2016-08-05 12:00 A BMW 507 Roadster is set to go to auction on August 18 at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, with a very special former owner – Elvis Presley. Painstakingly restored by the team at BMW Group Classic, it was discovered in a barn in just south of San Francisco two years ago. Only 254 507s were ever made, ma
  
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• Toyota evokes 'Hands across America' with Olympics campaign

  05-08-2016 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota does not take over as a global Olympics sponsor until next year. So for the Rio Summer games, the automaker must still comply with strict trademark restrictions on Olympic phrases and imagery.
  
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• Infiniti QX30 vs Mercedes GLA vs BMW X1

  05-08-2016 11:58
  
  Can the bold new QX30 finally help give Infiniti the sales push bosses want? We find out as it meets BMW and Mercedes 2016-08-06 15:00 Nissan's luxury division Infiniti is still something of a bit player in the UK car market. With a small dealer network and equally limited model range, it delivers modest sales compared with most rivals. 
  It expanded its range earlier this year with the launch of the Q30 premium hatch, and now the line-up has been further enlarged with the addition of the Q
  
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