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• SEMA Honda Civic show cars prove the model's continuing tuner appeal

  01-11-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Honda,Coupe,Sedan,Concept CarsThe versatile Civic shows its stripes at SEMA.Continue reading SEMA Honda Civic show cars prove the model's continuing tuner appeal SEMA Honda Civic show cars prove the model's continuing tuner appeal originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 18:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota looks to blow SEMA away with a 220 mph, 2,000-horsepower Land Cruiser

  01-11-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,SEMA Show,Toyota,Coupe,Minivan/Van,SUV,Truck,Performance,Racing,SpecialtySorry Bentley, but this is the world's fastest SUV.Continue reading Toyota looks to blow SEMA away with a 220 mph, 2,000-horsepower Land Cruiser Toyota looks to blow SEMA away with a 220 mph, 2,000-horsepower Land Cruiser originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 18:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar, Land Rover gain in '16 as Mercedes, Lexus, BMW lose ground

  01-11-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As auto-sales growth has slowed this year in the U.S., the biggest gainers have been smaller luxury brands with new SUV offerings. Exhibit A: Jaguar, the elegant British line known traditionally for its sports cars and sedans.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Voltia debuts Maxi cargo EV, NextEV's Martin Leach dies

  01-11-2016 22:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Volkswagen,Emissions,Green Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,ElectricNextEV President Martin Leach succumbs to cancer. VW says it needs to cut jobs in shift to EVs. Pollution exposure depends on speed. Meet the Voltia Maxi.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Voltia debuts Maxi cargo EV, NextEV's Martin Leach dies Recharge Wrap-up: Voltia debuts Maxi cargo EV, NextEV's Martin Leach dies originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 0
  
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• Uber partners with GM's Maven car-sharing program

  01-11-2016 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber Technologies Inc. said on Tuesday it would partner with car-sharing service Maven, operated by General Motors, to allow Uber drivers to rent GM vehicles on a weekly basis.
  
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• Chevrolet Camaro SS Slammer Concept looks like a real-life Hot Wheels car

  01-11-2016 22:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,SEMA Show,Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,SpecialtyGet low.Continue reading Chevrolet Camaro SS Slammer Concept looks like a real-life Hot Wheels car Chevrolet Camaro SS Slammer Concept looks like a real-life Hot Wheels car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda sued by Texas woman over injuries from Takata airbag

  01-11-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Texas woman has sued Honda and the U.S. subsidiary of airbag maker Takata for at least $1 million, claiming she was badly injured when the ammonium nitrate propellant in her car exploded in a low-speed accident.
  
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• NISSAN: Trucks star in a down month

  01-11-2016 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The October sales downturn reduced Nissan's volume, but several truck and crossover models did well.
  
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• Ford Performance to introduce data logging app for track day junkies in 2017

  01-11-2016 21:44
  
  Filed under:Etc.,SEMA Show,Ford,Infotainment,Smartphone,Technology,Coupe,PerformanceYou can now relive your trackday moments on your smartphone.Continue reading Ford Performance to introduce data logging app for track day junkies in 2017 Ford Performance to introduce data logging app for track day junkies in 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Leaf surpasses 100,000 units sold in America

  01-11-2016 21:02
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,United States,ElectricNissan Leaf is the second plug-in to surpass cumulative US sales of 100,000 units after the Chevrolet Volt.Continue reading Nissan Leaf surpasses 100,000 units sold in America Nissan Leaf surpasses 100,000 units sold in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• HYUNDAI/KIA: Small cars power gains

  01-11-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Korea's auto brands bucked the industry trend of October losses this year, eking out a 1.3 percent gain between them, thanks to the continued strength of their small cars.
  
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• GOP lawmakers question VW settlement with U.S.

  01-11-2016 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Republican lawmakers today pressed the EPA for answers about aspects of Volkswagen's deal with the Department of Justice and the agency to settle aspects of the company's diesel emissions violations, saying the settlement could give VW...
  
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• Why the pattern could be a problem for Unifor at Ford

  01-11-2016 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  It was pattern bargaining that allowed Unifor to secure the most significant gains it has received from the Detroit 3 in years during this year's labor negotiations.
  
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• Ford Police Interceptors dominate Michigan State Police testing

  01-11-2016 20:41
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Chevrolet,Dodge,Ford,Sedan,SUV,Police/EmergencyFords are quicker than Chevy and Dodge, but no matter which police car you come across, remember, you'll never outrun Motorola.Continue reading Ford Police Interceptors dominate Michigan State Police testing Ford Police Interceptors dominate Michigan State Police testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Co
  
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• Delphi Automotive Earnings—What to Watch - Wall Street Journal

  01-11-2016 20:30 via wsj.com
  
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  Delphi Automotive Earnings—What to Watch
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  Delphi Automotive PLC will deliver its third-quarter earnings report before the market opens Wednesday. Here's what to watch: EARNINGS FORECAST: Adjusted first-quarter earnings of $1.42 a share is the average expectation of analysts according to ...
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• Chevy imagines the ultimate surf wagon with Colorado Z71 Hurley concept

  01-11-2016 20:02
  
  Filed under:SEMA Show,Chevrolet,Truck,Concept Cars,Off-RoadSome thoughtful touches make this Colorado a totally tubular way to hit the beach with your rad buddies.Continue reading Chevy imagines the ultimate surf wagon with Colorado Z71 Hurley concept Chevy imagines the ultimate surf wagon with Colorado Z71 Hurley concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Ford Mustang GT4 is ready to take on racers worldwide

  01-11-2016 19:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,SEMA Show,Ford,Coupe,RacingFord's factory racer can compete in any series that allows FIA GT4-class cars.Continue reading The Ford Mustang GT4 is ready to take on racers worldwide The Ford Mustang GT4 is ready to take on racers worldwide originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW/AUDI: Streaks continue, for better or worse

  01-11-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi of America eked out another monthly sales record, while the Volkswagen brand's U.S. sales fell for the 12th straight month in October amid a protracted struggle to recover from the loss of its diesel-powered cars.
  
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• TOYOTA: Sales off 8.7%; Lexus trucks a bright spot

  01-11-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor Sales' October U.S. sales fell 8.7 percent to 186,295 vehicles compared with the year-ago month, as two fewer selling days and slumping car sales weighed on volume.
  
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• HONDA: October surprises with 4.2% drop

  01-11-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  American Honda got an unpleasant October surprise with sales dipping 4.2 percent for the month to 126,161 vehicles sold.
  
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• Jay Leno gifts wounded warrior a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth

  01-11-2016 18:56
  
  Filed under:Videos,Fiat,Convertible,Military,PerformanceLeno's support of American troops continues, and this time, it involves a spicy Japanese-Italian convertible.Continue reading Jay Leno gifts wounded warrior a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Jay Leno gifts wounded warrior a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Sedan

  01-11-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Classics,Concept CarsGeneral Motors built the Nova Concours for car shoppers who didn't want to spring for a Caprice but still wanted plasticky opulence in their compact.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Sedan Junkyard Gem: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dubai man shells out $9 million for license plate

  01-11-2016 18:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsGot to spend money to make money.Continue reading Dubai man shells out $9 million for license plate Dubai man shells out $9 million for license plate originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche Museum Tour in Stuttgart, Germany Teaser | AutoblogVR

  01-11-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Porsche,VRExperience the Porsche Museum in virtual reality.Continue reading Porsche Museum Tour in Stuttgart, Germany Teaser | AutoblogVR Porsche Museum Tour in Stuttgart, Germany Teaser | AutoblogVR originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• For car thieves, a quick and easy &'freebie&' emerges

  01-11-2016 17:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Criminals have found an easy workaround for new anti-theft devices in cars. They just wait for drivers to leave the key or fob inside. The number of 'freebie' vehicle thefts in the U.S.
  
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• What 20 years of safety progress looks like in one crash

  01-11-2016 17:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Nissan,Safety,United States,SedanThis is also why 25-year-old "new" cars are not a great idea.Continue reading What 20 years of safety progress looks like in one crash What 20 years of safety progress looks like in one crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Next-generation Toyota Yaris hatch spotted on test

  01-11-2016 17:11
  
  Blurry spy shots show new Toyota Yaris hatchback that's set to take the fight to the Micra, Fiesta and Polo 2016-11-01 16:10 After we exclusively revealed that Toyota could be planning a hot version of its new Yaris supermini, the standard version of that next-generation Toyota Yaris hatchback has been spotted out in the open for the first time.
  The new Yaris hatch will have to face off against a range of fresh-faced rivals like the all-new Nissan Micra revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show&nbs
  
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• Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk review

  01-11-2016 17:05
  
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  The Trailhawk model is the Jeep Grand Cherokee at its toughest and most off-road focused? Will it make sense in the UK?We already know that the standard Jeep Grand Cherokee’s rough terrain capability is a match for any in the premium SUV class. So what’s the point of this new ‘Trailhawk’ version then, which claims to be even more adept when the going gets filthy?
  Think of Jeep’s Trailhawk moniker – alr
  
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• GM: Overall volume drops 1.7% while retail sales continue to climb

  01-11-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM achieved its highest U.S. market share in more than four years, posting a 1.7 percent decline in volume last month as the overall industry fell 5.9 percent. Chevrolet outsold the Ford brand for the first time since January 2011.
  
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• FCA US: Ram gains can't offset Jeep cooldown, Chrysler plunge

  01-11-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler's sales dove more than 10 percent in October as sales of the Chrysler 200 cratered to their lowest levels in five years and despite Ram brand sales climbing 12 percent.
  
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• Ratan Tata writes to employees

  01-11-2016 16:57
  
  Tata employees have been sent a letter by the group's interim chairman.
  
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• You can't miss Chevy's Camaro Turbo AutoX and you can probably guess what it's meant for

  01-11-2016 16:50
  
  Filed under:SEMA Show,Chevrolet,Coupe,Concept Cars,PerformanceA SEMA concept with pieces that might make production. And eye-searing paint.Continue reading You can't miss Chevy's Camaro Turbo AutoX and you can probably guess what it's meant for You can't miss Chevy's Camaro Turbo AutoX and you can probably guess what it's meant for originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo expands production in China for entire model range

  01-11-2016 16:48
  
  Swedish car maker Volvo outlines intentions to build everything from hatchbacks to SUVs in China, exporting to markets across the globe 2016-11-02 02:00 Volvo has today announced plans to expand its manufacturing facilities in China, turning the country into a global export hub and servicing growing demand for its cars across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.
  The Volvo S90 will now be built at the Daqing plant in northern China, with bosses also announcing plans to shut European production for t
  
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• Sonic's Q3 net drops 32% on stop-sales, weakness in BMW and Houston

  01-11-2016 16:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sonic Automotive Inc.'s third-quarter net income plummeted 32 percent from a year earlier to $18.1 million due to stop-sales of vehicles, a decline in sales by the BMW brand and weakness in the Houston market, the company said today.
  
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• Ford and BlackBerry are working together on autonomous cars

  01-11-2016 16:34
  
  Filed under:Ford,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousThe new partnership goes beyond the companies' work together on Sync 3.Continue reading Ford and BlackBerry are working together on autonomous cars Ford and BlackBerry are working together on autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• An electrical fire is delaying Ford's October sales numbers

  01-11-2016 16:25
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Weird Car News,FordA fire led to a power outage which is leading to delayed sales reporting.Continue reading An electrical fire is delaying Ford's October sales numbers An electrical fire is delaying Ford's October sales numbers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo S90 Excellence revealed in China

  01-11-2016 16:18
  
  Top-of-the-line Volvo S90 Excellence could herald a new flagship trim for UK model range – but not yet 2016-11-02 02:00 The new Volvo S90 Excellence has been revealed in China, hinting at the prospect of a new top-level trim for UK buyers. Bosses haven’t commented on the feasibility of such models reaching Britain, but insist this car in particular offers an ‘immersive luxury feel’ for Volvo customers across the globe. 
  The flagship Excellence model is based on the
  
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• New Volvo S90 Excellence revealed in China

  01-11-2016 16:18
  
  New Volvo S90 Excellence puts the driver in the back seat, and is part of the brand’s path to fully autonomous cars 2016-11-02 11:45 A new long-wheelbase Volvo S90 has been revealed in Shanghai, alongside a new three-seat S90 Excellence trim – which senior vice president for design Thomas Ingenlath says previews the brand’s fully autonomous future.
  Speaking from the launch of Volvo’s China-focussed S90 Excellence, Ingenlath told Auto Express that this car “takes th
  
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• How the only Liquid Blue Fiesta ST made it out of Ford to a customer

  01-11-2016 16:02
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Ford,Hatchback,Performance,SpecialtyOne-off cars don't usually escape from auto shows. This one did.Continue reading How the only Liquid Blue Fiesta ST made it out of Ford to a customer How the only Liquid Blue Fiesta ST made it out of Ford to a customer originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Stylish, versatile, familiar and big: What people are saying about VW's Atlas

  01-11-2016 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With the Atlas crossover, VW promises a break from its bungled past attempts to be more than a niche brand in the U.S. The large crossover has been engineered for the U.S. from the ground up. Here's what people are saying about the Atlas.
  
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• 100A ac/dc automotive sensor measures from 200μΩ - Electronics Weekly

  01-11-2016 15:59 via electronicsweekly.com
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  100A ac/dc automotive sensor measures from 200μΩ
  Electronics Weekly
  Allegro has developed a range of high-current automotive-grade current sensors in packages only 1.5mm thick. The Hall sensors are differential to reject co.and more »
  
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• Ariel Ace R motorbike adds extra pace

  01-11-2016 15:51
  
  More powerful Ariel Ace motorcycle to be fully revealed at Motorcycle Live 2016 at Birmingham NEC 2016-11-01 15:10 Ariel, the small British brand better known for creating the crazy Atom track car and Nomad buggy, has announced a hotter version of its Ace motorbike.
  The new Ariel Ace R uses a tuned 1,237cc Unicam Honda V4 engine, which will offer “a substantial increase in power over the standard Ace.”  Just for reference, the regular Ariel Ace has 173bhp on offer and a 0-62mph
  
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• Sales in October slip 5.9%, but 17.98 million SAAR strongest of the year

  01-11-2016 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. auto sales, dragged down by declines at Ford, GM, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Nissan and Toyota, fell in October for the third consecutive month. However, the month's selling rate was the strongest of 2016 so far.
  
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• Union reaches tentative wage deal with Ford Canada

  01-11-2016 15:21
  
  Ford of Canada and Unifor have reached a tentative agreement on a four-year national labour contract covering more than 6,400 unionised employees, the automaker said.
  
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• Yes, a Ferrari-swapped Toyota can do donuts around a Ferrari

  01-11-2016 15:02
  
  Filed under:Videos,Ferrari,Toyota,Coupe,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsYou've heard the GT86 with a Ferrari engine roar. Now watch it drift.Continue reading Yes, a Ferrari-swapped Toyota can do donuts around a Ferrari Yes, a Ferrari-swapped Toyota can do donuts around a Ferrari originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Channeling Brian Fantana, AMG and Toyota Tacoma: What people think of Mercedes X-class pickup

  01-11-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After years of speculation and spy photos, Mercedes-Benz has finally introduced its pickup, dubbed the X class. Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the reveal, however, is Mercedes' plan to not initially include the U.S.
  
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• Korea's sport compact | 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport First Drive

  01-11-2016 14:30
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,First Drives,Sedan,PerformanceIt's not perfect, but it is very entertaining.Continue reading Korea's sport compact | 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport First Drive Korea's sport compact | 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Crash test shock prompts Nissan to withdraw model from sale

  01-11-2016 14:27
  
  Car-to-car crash test sees Mexican Nissan Tsuru earn zero stars, prompting firm to drop it from line-up 2016-11-01 12:00 Nissan has been forced to withdraw a new car from sale after it earned a shocking zero-star safety rating. The Nissan Tsuru is built for the Mexican market, and is a popular taxi in the Central American country. But in test conditions designed to show the variations in vehicle safety between different countries, the Tsuru proved to be well below the standards of its US equiva
  
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• Volkswagen is leaving World Rally Championship at the end of this season

  01-11-2016 14:16
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Volkswagen,RacingAfter a string of successful years, Volkswagen Motorsport will be leaving WRC.Continue reading Volkswagen is leaving World Rally Championship at the end of this season Volkswagen is leaving World Rally Championship at the end of this season originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SAIC Motor starts building second Thai plant

  01-11-2016 14:12
  
  SAIC Motor's Thai joint venture began construction of a second vehicle assembly plant this week in the Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate in Thailand's Chonburi province.
  
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