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• All-wheel-drive Dodge Challenger GT confirmed by EPA website

  27-10-2016 23:32
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Fuel Efficiency,Coupe,PerformanceFuel economy figures for the Challenger GT are out.Continue reading All-wheel-drive Dodge Challenger GT confirmed by EPA website All-wheel-drive Dodge Challenger GT confirmed by EPA website originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2017 VW Atlas: Volkswagen reveals seven-seat SUV to crack America

  27-10-2016 23:30
  
  Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV revealed. The largest ever US-built VW is designed to “enter the heart of the American market” 2016-10-28 03:00 Volkswagen has revealed its first ever seven-seat SUV ahead of its spring 2017 launch. Called the Atlas, it shoulders the mighty task of restoring brand reputation for North American customers after the damaging emissions scandal.
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Nissan e-NV200 Workspace, Audi Shared Fleet pilot in NC

  27-10-2016 23:29
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Videos,Audi,Nissan,Tesla,Transportation Alternatives,ElectricNissan puts a slick mobile office in its electric van. Audi Shared Fleet finds a home in a Durham tech incubator. ISEA gives away a real Model S and two kid versions.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Nissan e-NV200 Workspace, Audi Shared Fleet pilot in NC Recharge Wrap-up: Nissan e-NV200 Workspace, Audi Shared Fleet pilot in NC originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:29:00 EDT.Please see o
  
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• Audi joins the car-sharing party with Shared Fleet

  27-10-2016 23:23
  
  Filed under:Audi,Transportation Alternatives,United StatesThis isn't Audi's first run at the car-sharing business.Continue reading Audi joins the car-sharing party with Shared Fleet Audi joins the car-sharing party with Shared Fleet originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, Unifor make little progress in Canada contract talks, Dias says

  27-10-2016 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford and Canadian union Unifor have yet to resolve any of the major issues pertaining to economics and investments ahead of Monday's strike deadline, union president Jerry Dias said.
  
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• U.S. sales expected to fall in Oct. for third straight month

  27-10-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to decline for a third consecutive month, but the industry's selling rate could reach its highest point of the year because of the way October falls in the calendar.
  
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• Uber is ready for a flying taxi future, if it ever happens

  27-10-2016 22:27
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,Future,SpecialtyHelicopters won't cut it, so the company's eyeing VTOLs.Continue reading Uber is ready for a flying taxi future, if it ever happens Uber is ready for a flying taxi future, if it ever happens originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford names Laura Merling to new VP post overseeing autonomous vehicles

  27-10-2016 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford has taken another step toward its goal of having fully autonomous vehicles on the road by 2021.
  
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• Again, Wall Street's reaction to auto earnings defies logic

  27-10-2016 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Your spouse is wealthy as hell, but nutty as a loon and virtually incomprehensible. So do you leave? Frankly, that ought to be the question auto executives ask this week when it comes to the stock market.
  
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• All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQ will go on sale by 2020

  27-10-2016 20:58
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,ElectricJob One due by 2020.Continue reading All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQ will go on sale by 2020 All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQ will go on sale by 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Acura's MDX SEMA concept took the wrong parts from the NSX GT3

  27-10-2016 20:43
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,SEMA Show,Acura,Crossover,RacingThe MDX is supposed to look like the NSX GT3 it's towing. It doesn't.Continue reading Acura's MDX SEMA concept took the wrong parts from the NSX GT3 Acura's MDX SEMA concept took the wrong parts from the NSX GT3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai and Kia reach $41.2 million settlement with states over fuel economy claims

  27-10-2016 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $41.2 million settlement with attorneys general from 33 states and the District of Columbia that will close the remaining investigations into the automakers' overstatement of fuel economy ratings from 2011 through 2013.
  
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• Yes, car comics do belong in an art museum

  27-10-2016 19:50
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Automotive HistoryLACMA's CARtoons exhibit is a must-see.Continue reading Yes, car comics do belong in an art museum Yes, car comics do belong in an art museum originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Model year 2017 V40 and future Volvos

  27-10-2016 19:35
  Four years on from its release, the V40 has come in for some styling changes and other revisions. Such has been the car's success in the C-premium segment, it's hard to believe this model was derived from the low volume C30, itself a vehicle that used a lot of Ford technology from the 2000s.
  
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• Superior Industries net income rises 21% in Q3

  27-10-2016 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Net income at aluminum wheel supplier Superior Industries International rose 21 percent in the third quarter as a $1.1 million income tax benefit offset a slight decline in sales revenue.
  
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• Bentley, Lamborghini & Bugatti future models

  27-10-2016 19:15
  Following the reviews of Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and SEAT, the fifth of a six-part series concerning the Volkswagen Group's brands examines Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti. Porsche will be the final chapter.
  
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• BorgWarner Q3 net income drops on one-time charges

  27-10-2016 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Turbocharger and emissions systems supplier BorgWarner Inc. reported today a 47 percent decline in third-quarter net profit as one-time costs offset sales gains.
  
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• Skoda Auto future models - a global analysis

  27-10-2016 19:11
  Following the recent reviews of Volkswagen and Audi future vehicles, this, the third of a five-part series concerns Skoda. It will be followed by a look at what's ahead for SEAT. Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti will then make up the final part of the overall analysis of the Volkswagen Group's passenger car plans.
  
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• Ford idling car plant in Mich. extra two weeks on light demand

  27-10-2016 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford said today it will idle its Wayne, Mich., car factory an extra two weeks by the end of the year to adjust supply with demand. The plant makes the light-selling Focus compact and C-Max hybrid cars.
  
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• US Marines to convert MV-22 Osprey for air-to-air refueling

  27-10-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under:MilitaryIt won't carry a lot of fuel, but it's enough to keep USMC fighters on station a little longer.Continue reading US Marines to convert MV-22 Osprey for air-to-air refueling US Marines to convert MV-22 Osprey for air-to-air refueling originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Experiencing Koenigsegg | Translogic 209

  27-10-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Translogic,Videos,Koenigsegg,Europe,Hybrid,SupercarsWe interview Christian Von Koenigsegg and ride in a Regera on this Translogic.Continue reading Experiencing Koenigsegg | Translogic 209 Experiencing Koenigsegg | Translogic 209 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Visteon Q3 net income grows to $28 million

  27-10-2016 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automotive electronics supplier Visteon today reported improved third-quarter earnings despite reduced production volumes, with net income rising to $28 million from $5 million last year.
  
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• Nissan ad capitalizes on Star Wars with Rogue tie-in

  27-10-2016 17:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan's new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story movie marketing campaign for the facelifted 2017 Nissan Rogue is the brand's biggest campaign ever, and the most integrated across all promotional channels, said Jeremy Tucker, vice president,...
  
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• Fines for drivers using mobile phones down 86% in 5 years

  27-10-2016 17:35
  
  Figures show an 86 per cent drop in fines for drivers using phones at the wheel, despite reports showing there are more offenders than ever 2016-10-27 16:40 The number of fines issued for drivers caught using a mobile phone at the wheel has plummeted by 86 per cent in the last five years. Figures from the Home Office show just 16,900 motorists in England and Wales were handed a fixed penalty notice for using a mobile phone behind the wheel last year, compared with 123,000 in 2011.
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• The 2018 Hyundai Azera looks pretty classy

  27-10-2016 17:31
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Hyundai,SedanIt's called the Grandeur in Korea, and it evokes that feeling worldwide.Continue reading The 2018 Hyundai Azera looks pretty classy The 2018 Hyundai Azera looks pretty classy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Rogue enters Star Wars universe in new commercial

  27-10-2016 17:01
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Videos,Nissan,Crossover,BudgetThe Rogue's fine, but we'd rather have one of the X-Wings.Continue reading Nissan Rogue enters Star Wars universe in new commercial Nissan Rogue enters Star Wars universe in new commercial originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda's new CX-5 crossover continues premium push

  27-10-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mazda will use the upcoming Los Angeles auto show in November to debut an all-new 2017 model of its popular CX-5 crossover, an update that is expected to continue the brand's recent push towards more premium products.
  
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• ASEAN REPORT - Vehicle sales rise by 5.6% in Q3, 4% YTD

  27-10-2016 16:59
  
  New vehicle sales in South-east Asia's six largest markets rose by 5.6% to 774,303 units in the third quarter of 2016, from 733,108 units in the same period of last year, according to data collected exclusively for just-auto.
  
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• Subaru recalls 100K turbocharged models for fire risk

  27-10-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Recalls,Subaru,United States,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,SUVThe Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza, and Forester are all affected.Continue reading Subaru recalls 100K turbocharged models for fire risk Subaru recalls 100K turbocharged models for fire risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SEMA Tesla Model X adds bright orange carbon-fiber rear spoiler

  27-10-2016 16:13
  
  Filed under:Green,SEMA Show,Tesla,United States,ElectricYou can't miss it.Continue reading SEMA Tesla Model X adds bright orange carbon-fiber rear spoiler SEMA Tesla Model X adds bright orange carbon-fiber rear spoiler originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Innovation drives growth for the North East automotive sector - ChronicleLive

  27-10-2016 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Innovation drives growth for the North East automotive sector
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  Automotive has been one of the North East's most important business sectors for several decades now. MARK LANE spoke to some of the key players in the sector about the current state of the industry and its prospects. Share ...
  
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• 2018 Mazda CX-5 teased ahead of LA reveal

  27-10-2016 16:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,LA Auto Show,Mazda,Crossover,BudgetThe new CX-5 is looking a little lower and leaner for the LA auto show.Continue reading 2018 Mazda CX-5 teased ahead of LA reveal 2018 Mazda CX-5 teased ahead of LA reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin AM37: riding the waves in Aston's £1m powerboat

  27-10-2016 15:54
  
  Aston Martin is making waves with its £1m-plus AM37 boat, but this isn’t just brand exploitation; it’s a luxury supercar for the seas 2016-10-28 (All day) It’s not every day you get the invitation to drive a brand new Aston Martin with over 1,000bhp in Monaco. However, we’re not talking about a new Aston supercar hitting the streets made famous by the grand prix; instead the invitation was to drive, or rather pilot, the new Aston Martin boat in the principality&rsq
  
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• Texas man's GT-R taken for joyride by tow truck driver

  27-10-2016 15:51
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,NissanA Texas tow truck company is in trouble after one of their contract drivers was caught taking a client's car for a joyride by that car's dashcam.Continue reading Texas man's GT-R taken for joyride by tow truck driver Texas man's GT-R taken for joyride by tow truck driver originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Qualcomm to buy NXP in $47bn deal to drive into automotive and IoT markets - V3.co.uk

  27-10-2016 15:22 via v3.co.uk
  
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  Qualcomm to buy NXP in $47bn deal to drive into automotive and IoT markets
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  Semiconductor company Qualcomm is to acquire NXP Semiconductors in a $47bn deal - among the largest-ever acquisitions, not just in the IT industry - as it shapes up to take on Intel, Nvidia and others in the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) and ...
  NXP Acquisition Vaults Qualcomm To Pole Position In Automotive SemiconductorsForbes
  Qualcomm agrees to buy automotive chip-maker for over $37 billionCompute
  
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• Musk says Tesla car-share network is 'the people vs. Uber'

  27-10-2016 15:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elon Musk is making a populist appeal for Tesla Motors' much-hyped challenger to Uber Technologies Inc.
  
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• Ford posts 55% decline to net income in Q3

  27-10-2016 14:32
  
  Ford has posted third quarter net income down by 55% on last year as its results were weighed down by higher costs due to recalls and model introductions. Net income was put at US$1bn.
  
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• Qualcomm just announced the biggest chip acquisition ever

  27-10-2016 14:25
  
  Filed under:Emerging Technologies,TechnologyContinue reading Qualcomm just announced the biggest chip acquisition ever Qualcomm just announced the biggest chip acquisition ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo Car Group Q3 profit up 62%

  27-10-2016 14:24
  
  Volvo Car Group, the premium car maker, has reported third quarter operating profit of SEK2,067m (US$231m) compared to SEK1,276m in the same period last year and a year-on-year increase in revenue to SEK41.1bn from SEK36.1bn previously. The operating margin for the Geely subsidiary rose from 3.5% in the third quarter of 2015 to 5% in 2016.
  
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• Schaeffler extends Nanjing plant and opens new plant in Thailand

  27-10-2016 14:20
  
  Schaeffler says it has opened new factory halls in China and a new plant in Thailand.
  
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• Nissan confirms end of Tsuru production in Mexico

  27-10-2016 14:12
  Nissan has confirmed the end of production of the Nissan Tsuru in Mexico by May 2017. The company says the popular Tsuru, with more than 2.4m sales to date, has provided accessible, economical and dependable mobility for drivers across Mexico and other markets for more than three decades.
  
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• Ford Q3 profit drops 56% as North America slips

  27-10-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CEO Mark Fields defended Ford's outlook of a 'much weaker than normal' second half of the year as the company reported a 56 percent decline in third-quarter net income to $957 million today.
  
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• US light vehicle market forecast to dip in October

  27-10-2016 13:40
  
  The US light vehicle market is heading for an October decline according to data specialists in the US.
  
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• Nissan confirms future models for UK plant

  27-10-2016 13:21
  
  Nissan has announced that it will produce the next Qashqai and will also add production of the next X-Trail model at its Sunderland, UK, plant.
  
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• Qualcomm buys NXP for £38bn to boost IoT and automotive credentials - Inquirer

  27-10-2016 12:54 via theinquirer.net
  
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  Qualcomm buys NXP for £38bn to boost IoT and automotive credentials
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  CHIPMAKER Qualcomm has announced plans to acquire NXP Semiconductors for $47bn (around £38bn), as it eyes up rivals Intel and Nvidia in the Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive markets. NXP is one of the leaders in the automotive space and a 14 ...
  NXP Acquisition Vaults Qualcomm To Pole Position In Automotive SemiconductorsForbes
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• Strong exports keep UK car output up in September

  27-10-2016 12:32
  
  The latest UK car production data shows that buoyant exports kept the industry total up in September, in spite of a decline in output for the domestic market of over 10%.
  
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• Toyota recalls 340,000 Prius models worldwide

  27-10-2016 12:27
  
  Toyota Motor announced this week it is recalling 340,000 electric-hybrid Prius passenger cars worldwide because of defects with the hand-brake/parking brake.
  
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• New VW Transporter Bluemotion claims over 50mpg

  27-10-2016 12:27
  
  Volkswagen has applied its Bluemotion fuel-saving tech to the Transporter van and the result is a claimed 51.4mpg combined 2016-10-27 11:16 VW has introduced a new fuel-sipping Bluemotion version of the Transporter panel van priced from £19,670 exc VAT. With VAT the cost rises to £24,591.
  The short wheelbase version of the T6 van is powered by a 102bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine which is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. VW claims combined cycle economy of 51.4mpg an 145g/km of
  
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• Strong exports keep UK car output up in September - just-auto.com (registration)

  27-10-2016 12:07 via just-auto.com
  
  Strong exports keep UK car output up in September
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  The latest UK car production data shows that buoyant exports kept the industry total up in September, in spite of a decline in output for the domestic market of over 10%. The gain to exports comes as the auto industry reacts to the recent significant ...and more »
  
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• Nissan NV300 van review

  27-10-2016 11:37
  
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  For: Long warranty, economical engines, standard safety kitAgainst: Lack of powerful range-topping engineImage 1 of 28
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  The Nissan NV300 is a mid-sized panel van on the Renautl Trafic/Vauxhall Vivaro platform with a better warrantyNissan’s new mid-size commercial vehicle, the NV300 van, is the final puzzle piece in the brand’s revitalised workhorse line-up. The new NV300 van shares its platform with the popular Renault Trafic and Vaux
  
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