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• All our 2016 Paris Motor Show live photo galleries

  29-09-2016 23:59
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor ShowClick, click, click, wallpaper image!Continue reading All our 2016 Paris Motor Show live photo galleries All our 2016 Paris Motor Show live photo galleries originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla settles Model X door suit, NextEV supercar image leaks

  29-09-2016 23:29
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Motorsports,Misc. Automakers,Tesla,Green Automakers,Electric,SupercarsTesla and Hoerbiger have reach an agreement over the falcon wing door deal. NextEV image leaks, as does the location of next year's Formula E double-header.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla settles Model X door suit, NextEV supercar image leaks Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla settles Model X door suit, NextEV supercar image leaks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:29:00 EDT
  
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• FTC charges Sage Auto Group with deceptive, unfair sales and financing

  29-09-2016 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission today charged Sage Auto Group with using deceptive and unfair sales and financing tactics, including so-called 'yo-yo' financing.
  
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• Audi Q5 gains size, power

  29-09-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Audi aims to retain its leadership position in luxury crossovers with a second-generation Q5 that adds size, technology and power to the outgoing model.
  
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• Hyundai's first N-performance car is hidden under the RN30 concept

  29-09-2016 22:56
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Hyundai,Hatchback,Concept Cars,PerformanceAnd that first N car comes out next year.Continue reading Hyundai's first N-performance car is hidden under the RN30 concept Hyundai's first N-performance car is hidden under the RN30 concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers see high-stakes mobility as an opportunity

  29-09-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The stakes are high for automakers in the future of mass transportation.
  
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• Renault Zoe is the first low-cost EV to go 250 miles on a charge

  29-09-2016 22:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Paris Motor Show,Renault,Hatchback,ElectricZurprise.Continue reading Renault Zoe is the first low-cost EV to go 250 miles on a charge Renault Zoe is the first low-cost EV to go 250 miles on a charge originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes EQ electric car brand to launch 10 EVs by 2025

  29-09-2016 22:49
  
  The Mercedes EQ brand launched at the 2016 Paris Motor Show is set to grow fast with 10 new models - the first in 2019 2016-09-29 21:39 Mercedes’ EQ electric sub-brand will launch 10 new pure-electric vehicles between 2019 and 2025 - and this push could conceivably be in addition to successors to the current electric Smart vehicles.
  The German manufacturer’s new sub-brand will start the pure-electric push with the production version of the Generation EQ concept revealed at Paris. It
  
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• New Kia Optima GT could be UK bound, with 300bhp!

  29-09-2016 22:28
  
  Kia UK want the Optima GT that's on sale in Europe but they want it with a power boost to 300bhp. 2016-09-29 21:25 Britain may get a more powerful version of the Kia Optima GT which recently went on sale in Germany.
  The 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol model delivers 242bhp and 353Nm of torque in the German market. However, Auto Express understands that UK bosses are pushing for an upgraded version to come to the UK which would offer much closer to 300bhp. The power is delivered through a s
  
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• New Kia Optima GT could be UK bound

  29-09-2016 22:28
  
  Kia UK want the Optima GT that's on sale in Europe but they want it with a power boost. 2016-09-29 21:25 Britain may get a more powerful version of the Kia Optima GT which recently went on sale in Germany.
  The 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol model delivers 242bhp and 353Nm of torque in the German market. However, Auto Express understands that UK bosses are pushing for an upgraded version to come to Britain which will significantly up the ante, possibly to around 280bhp. The power is delive
  
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• Investigators have 'no doubt' Russian Buk missile downed MH17

  29-09-2016 22:28
  
  Filed under:MilitaryRussia continues to deny any governmental role in the downing, despite evidence tracking the Buk missile system crossing the border into Ukraine.Continue reading Investigators have 'no doubt' Russian Buk missile downed MH17 Investigators have 'no doubt' Russian Buk missile downed MH17 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nifco driving forward automotive futures - North East Connected (press release) (subscription)

  29-09-2016 22:06 via neconnected.co.uk
  
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  Nifco driving forward automotive futures
  North East Connected (press release) (subscription)
  A NORTH EAST manufacturer is taking teaching beyond the confines of the classroom, as part of an innovative new programme to create the future automotive workforce. By Dave Stopher -. September 29, 2016. 0. 13. Share on Facebook · Tweet on Twitter ...
  
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• Is the Automotive Industry the Fulcrum for Additive Manufacturing? - ENGINEERING.com

  29-09-2016 22:02 via engineering.com
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  Is the Automotive Industry the Fulcrum for Additive Manufacturing?
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  An example of a forming die that can be created with Sciaky's EBAM technology. (Image courtesy of Sciaky.) 3D printing technology is seeing significant growth in manufacturing—and even though demand for machining centers remains high despite this ...
  
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• Peugeot's bonkers 3008 DKR is bonkers

  29-09-2016 21:55
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Peugeot,Crossover,Off-Road,RacingThe 3008 DKR will write the next chapter in Peugeot's prestigious off-road racing history, and it'll do so with an all-star lineup including drivers Carlos Sainz and Sebastien Loeb.Continue reading Peugeot's bonkers 3008 DKR is bonkers Peugeot's bonkers 3008 DKR is bonkers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ram Rebel TRX concept is a Hellcat-powered Raptor-fighter

  29-09-2016 21:33
  
  Filed under:RAM,United States,Truck,Concept Cars,Off-Road,PerformanceIt's just a concept now, but Ram is looking at this as a possibility.Continue reading Ram Rebel TRX concept is a Hellcat-powered Raptor-fighter Ram Rebel TRX concept is a Hellcat-powered Raptor-fighter originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Venturi VBB-3 breaks another EV speed record with 341 mph Bonneville run

  29-09-2016 21:28
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,United States,Electric,RacingDon't blink.Continue reading Venturi VBB-3 breaks another EV speed record with 341 mph Bonneville run Venturi VBB-3 breaks another EV speed record with 341 mph Bonneville run originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Infiniti crossover concept signals a QX50 play

  29-09-2016 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Infiniti showed a zealous new commitment to one of its oldest and most underperforming models, spotlighting a concept that will be the template for the next QX50 crossover.
  
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• Rimac races Concept_One against Porsche 918

  29-09-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Porsche,Coupe,Electric,Performance,Racing,SupercarsThe Rimac Concept_One met its speedy friend, the Porsche 918 at a dragstrip in the Detroit area the other day. This is what happened.Continue reading Rimac races Concept_One against Porsche 918 Rimac races Concept_One against Porsche 918 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes is making an F1-based hypercar for the road

  29-09-2016 20:20
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,Performance,Racing,SupercarsWho says F1 technology doesn't improve road cars anymore?Continue reading Mercedes is making an F1-based hypercar for the road Mercedes is making an F1-based hypercar for the road originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk admonishes Tesla employees for giving special discounts

  29-09-2016 20:19
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Car Buying,Green Automakers,Electric"We either win in a way that is fair and right or we lose with our honor intact and accept the consequences."Continue reading Musk admonishes Tesla employees for giving special discounts Musk admonishes Tesla employees for giving special discounts originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. auto sales expected to fall in Sept. for second straight month

  29-09-2016 19:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. new-vehicle sales are projected to decline for a second consecutive month, even as incentive spending reaches a record high.
  
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• Suzuki's Paris display is a sad reminder we don't get quirky little Japanese cars anymore

  29-09-2016 19:45
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Suzuki,Europe,CrossoverThe brand is gone now, but Suzuki's European lineup of compact crossovers would probably do really well in the US.Continue reading Suzuki's Paris display is a sad reminder we don't get quirky little Japanese cars anymore Suzuki's Paris display is a sad reminder we don't get quirky little Japanese cars anymore originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this
  
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• Ford picks former 3M exec to lead mobility unit

  29-09-2016 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former 3M executive Rajendra Rao today was named CEO of Ford's mobility services subsidiary as the company looks to expand its business beyond auto manufacturing.
  
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• The 2018 Honda Accord will have the Civic's sexy roofline

  29-09-2016 19:06
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Honda,SedanThese photos show a heavily camouflaged test vehicle.Continue reading The 2018 Honda Accord will have the Civic's sexy roofline The 2018 Honda Accord will have the Civic's sexy roofline originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota's new WRC car, easily the fastest Yaris in Paris

  29-09-2016 19:02
  
  Toyota reveals new Yaris rally car and Microsoft partnership for 2017 WRC challenge 2016-09-29 17:00 Toyota officially revealed its new Yaris World Rally Car for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. The car is currently being tested in preparation for the 2017 world championship, and the newcomer is designed to take on WRC champion Volkswagen, as well as title contenders Citroen and Ford.
  Toyota used the show to announce a new technology partnership with Microsoft, which will see the firms c
  
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• Toyota says its autonomous cars need 8.8 billion miles of testing before they're a thing

  29-09-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Paris Motor Show,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousIt's the safety first approach.Continue reading Toyota says its autonomous cars need 8.8 billion miles of testing before they're a thing Toyota says its autonomous cars need 8.8 billion miles of testing before they're a thing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ram packs Rebel with supercharged, 575-hp V-8

  29-09-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler's Ram brand introduced a high-powered, off-road concept version of the Ram Rebel, dubbed the Rebel TRX, Thursday at the State Fair of Texas. The concept pickup features a 575-hp, 6.
  
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• Let the EV range war commence - Paris show

  29-09-2016 18:49
  
  Renault may have been a little too quick with its press release claiming a new range record of 250 miles (400kms) for its Zoe EV. A walk over to the Opel stand at the Paris show would have revealed the record had already been broken.
  
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• New Audi Q5 refines original model's winning formula

  29-09-2016 18:40
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Audi,Crossover,Diesel,LuxuryThe new Q5 might be the Q7's Mini Me, but it looks even better.Continue reading New Audi Q5 refines original model's winning formula New Audi Q5 refines original model's winning formula originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Nissan Texas Titan has lots of chrome, because Texas

  29-09-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Audi,Crossover,Diesel,LuxuryNissan gives its Titan the Texas treatment with fresh grille, wheels, bumper, and plenty of badges. Like, a lot of badges.Continue reading 2017 Nissan Texas Titan has lots of chrome, because Texas 2017 Nissan Texas Titan has lots of chrome, because Texas originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia Soul now has more turbo and 201 hp

  29-09-2016 18:20
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Kia,Crossover,Hatchback,PerformanceSing it with us: just let your souuuul glow...Continue reading Kia Soul now has more turbo and 201 hp Kia Soul now has more turbo and 201 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia's posh Telluride has 'good chance' to move forward, Schreyer says

  29-09-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Peter Schreyer, Kia and Hyundai's chief design officer, is optimistic the Telluride will be approved for production following a positive reception for a concept shown at the Detroit auto show.
  
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• Designing Tomorrow's Vehicles At CCS Detroit | Translogic 207

  29-09-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Translogic,Videos,Concept CarsWant to design the cars of the future? CCS is the place to be.Continue reading Designing Tomorrow's Vehicles At CCS Detroit | Translogic 207 Designing Tomorrow's Vehicles At CCS Detroit | Translogic 207 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor's V6 will generate 450 horsepower

  29-09-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The twin turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine in the second generation of Ford's over-the-top off-road performance truck, the F-150 Raptor, generates 450 horsepower and 510 pounds-feet of torque, Ford said today at the State Fair of Texas.
  
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• Renault calls long distance with new Zoe battery pack - Paris

  29-09-2016 17:52
  
  Renault has confirmed a new 250-mile battery pack for the Zoe on sale later this year.
  
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• Nissan wants Brexit compo promise before new Sunderland spends - Paris show

  29-09-2016 17:51
  
  Nissan wants the UK to promise compensation for any eventual tax barriers imposed due to the planned 'Brexit' European Union exit before it makes new investment in its Sunderland car plant, chief executive Carlos Ghosn told Reuters.
  
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• The Renault Trezor concept is a French design beauty

  29-09-2016 17:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Paris Motor Show,Renault,Coupe,Autonomous,Concept CarsWe wish it was real.Continue reading The Renault Trezor concept is a French design beauty The Renault Trezor concept is a French design beauty originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Crazy cars you might have missed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show

  29-09-2016 17:31
  
  Big car makers steal the headlines in Paris, but there's plenty of alternative models on show2016-10-01 18:00 The Paris Motor Show is dominated by the big manufacturers promoting their latest new cars and hi-tech concepts, but scratch below the surface, and you'll find there's more to the show than that.
  Local mainstream car makers bring out the big guns, but France also has a thriving microcar industry, and firms such as Ligier, Aixam and Microcar display their latest motorcycle-based vehicles
  
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• 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor confirmed to have 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque

  29-09-2016 17:30
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceAn all-new twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 replaces the last generation's V8.Continue reading 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor confirmed to have 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor confirmed to have 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep to explore Nissan Juke rival

  29-09-2016 17:19
  
  And brand boss Mike Manley believes there’s a strong case for a compact off-roader to sit underneath the firm’s Renegade in the range 2016-09-29 16:30 Jeep is investigating a smaller B-segment SUV to sit underneath the firm’s Renegade off-roader, according to head of Jeep brand, Mike Manley.
  Speaking to Auto Express at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, the Jeep executive said, “We’ll definitely explore a model below the Renegade. I’m pretty confident that as we get
  
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• Jeep to explore 'baby Renegade' Nissan Juke rival

  29-09-2016 17:19
  
  And brand boss Mike Manley believes there’s a strong case for a compact off-roader to sit underneath the firm’s Renegade in the range 2016-09-29 16:30 Jeep is investigating a smaller B-segment SUV to sit underneath the firm’s Renegade off-roader, according to head of Jeep brand, Mike Manley.
  Speaking to Auto Express at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, the Jeep executive said, “We’ll definitely explore a model below the Renegade. I’m pretty confident that as we get
  
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• Tata's Land Rover details redesigned Discovery ahead of Paris show

  29-09-2016 17:09
  Tata Motors revealed more details of its redesigned Land Rover Discovery on the eve of the Paris show.
  
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• Raj Rao to head Ford smart mobility subsidiary

  29-09-2016 17:09
  Ford has announced that it has appointed Rajendra "Raj" Rao as CEO of Ford Smart Mobility LLC, Ford's subsidiary specialising in future mobility services.
  
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• Flex-N-Gate billionaire Khan rises from dishwasher to Takata suitor

  29-09-2016 16:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The emergence of Shahid Khan, the NFL team owner who made his fortune selling car bumpers, in the race to rescue embattled Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata Corp. pits the billionaire against more established parts suppliers.
  
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• The Audi RS3 shows up at Paris with five cylinders, 400 hp, and a scowl

  29-09-2016 16:47
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Audi,Sedan,PerformanceTT RS who? The RS3 brings five cylinders to the party, too.Continue reading The Audi RS3 shows up at Paris with five cylinders, 400 hp, and a scowl The Audi RS3 shows up at Paris with five cylinders, 400 hp, and a scowl originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy's 6.6-liter Duramax is pretty much all new

  29-09-2016 16:20
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,GMC,United States,Technology,Truck,DieselIt may not be as torquey as the engine found in Ford's Super Duty line, but Chevy's new Duramax engine is still impressive.Continue reading Chevy's 6.6-liter Duramax is pretty much all new Chevy's 6.6-liter Duramax is pretty much all new originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Constellium launches 3D module showcasing its innovative aluminium solutions for the automotive industry - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  29-09-2016 16:15 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Constellium launches 3D module showcasing its innovative aluminium solutions for the automotive industry
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  AMSTERDAM, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellium N.V. (NYSE and Euronext: CSTM) unveiled today a first-of-its-kind application for the automotive industry, which will allow OEMs and businesses to browse through the wide array of Constellium ...and more »
  
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• Lexus UX Concept represents a bold crossover future

  29-09-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Lexus,Crossover,Concept Cars,LuxuryUX is short for user experience, and that's just what Lexus is trying to rethink with the unique interior and exterior design of its latest concept car.Continue reading Lexus UX Concept represents a bold crossover future Lexus UX Concept represents a bold crossover future originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen presents I.D. electric car - Paris show

  29-09-2016 15:32
  Volkswagen has shown its I.D. electric car at the Paris Motor Show. The company says the I.D. will hit the road in 2020 as part of its programme for a new range of electric vehicles.
  
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• GM packs more pickup into diesel V8

  29-09-2016 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The heavy-duty versions of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups will be available early next year with a new version of the 6.
  
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