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• This Aston Martin V8 Vantage prototype sounds like it has AMG power

  07-11-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Videos,Aston Martin,Coupe,Future,PerformanceWhether it sounds good or bad is up to the beholder.Continue reading This Aston Martin V8 Vantage prototype sounds like it has AMG power This Aston Martin V8 Vantage prototype sounds like it has AMG power originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Billionaire behind LeEco and Faraday Future admits company is low on cash

  07-11-2016 23:16
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,China,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,FutureWith the company's lofty goals, it was only a matter of time before money became an issue.Continue reading Billionaire behind LeEco and Faraday Future admits company is low on cash Billionaire behind LeEco and Faraday Future admits company is low on cash originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen sued by Illinois over diesel emissions

  07-11-2016 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Illinois filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen for tampering with emissions controls in Volkswagen and Audi diesel vehicles, becoming the 19th U.S. state to take legal action against the German automaker.
  
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• Recharge Wrap-up: Chevy accelerates Bolt production, VW to fix 1.6L TDI in Europe

  07-11-2016 23:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,Ford,GM,Misc. Automakers,Volkswagen,Emissions,Diesel,ElectricChevy can switch between Bolt and Sonic production. VW approved for 1.6 TDI recalls. JLL uses Proterra buses for shuttles. Ford employee designs Carr-E for last-mile mobility.Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Chevy accelerates Bolt production, VW to fix 1.6L TDI in Europe Recharge Wrap-up: Chevy accelerates Bolt production, VW to fix 1.6L TDI in Europe originally appear
  
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• Quebec will be first Canada province with an official ZEV mandate

  07-11-2016 22:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Canada,ElectricQuebec will fund plug-in vehicle rebates and charging-station grants to spur EV, PHEV sales.Continue reading Quebec will be first Canada province with an official ZEV mandate Quebec will be first Canada province with an official ZEV mandate originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Adient expected to move about 500 employees to downtown Detroit, report says

  07-11-2016 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is expected to announce this month that automotive seating supplier Adient is moving about 500 jobs to downtown Detroit, sources told Crain's Detroit Business, an affiliate of Automotive News.
  
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• Buick Velite is a not-so-Volt-like plug-in hybrid concept for China

  07-11-2016 21:28
  
  Filed under:Green,Buick,Chevrolet,China,Electric,HybridThe new Velite will be part of GM's broader effort to expand electrified-vehicle offerings under the Buick badge.Continue reading Buick Velite is a not-so-Volt-like plug-in hybrid concept for China Buick Velite is a not-so-Volt-like plug-in hybrid concept for China originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA's large, LX-based RWD cars will stick around until 2020

  07-11-2016 21:25
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Dodge,Coupe,Sedan,PerformanceThe 2021 model year, though, will get major changes.Continue reading FCA's large, LX-based RWD cars will stick around until 2020 FCA's large, LX-based RWD cars will stick around until 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW 5 Series Touring spotted with even less camo

  07-11-2016 19:55
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Wagon,LuxuryGet a good look, because we doubt we'll see this one in the US.Continue reading BMW 5 Series Touring spotted with even less camo BMW 5 Series Touring spotted with even less camo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Man stops for selfie in the middle of raging brush fire

  07-11-2016 18:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsFirefighters were not amused.Continue reading Man stops for selfie in the middle of raging brush fire Man stops for selfie in the middle of raging brush fire originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 12:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The 2018 Jeep Wrangler will look a lot like the 2017 Jeep Wrangler

  07-11-2016 18:10
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,Truck,Future,Off-RoadThe new generation sticks to the script for style.Continue reading The 2018 Jeep Wrangler will look a lot like the 2017 Jeep Wrangler The 2018 Jeep Wrangler will look a lot like the 2017 Jeep Wrangler originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 12:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla will end free access to Superchargers for new owners

  07-11-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motors no longer will provide free access to its Supercharger Network to vehicle owners, the company said in a blog post today.
  
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• Free Tesla Supercharging for new owners to end in 2017

  07-11-2016 17:33
  
  New Teslas sold from 2017 onwards will no longer come with free lifetime usage of the Supercharger charging network 2016-11-07 16:34 Tesla has announced plans to drop lifetime free usage of its Supercharger stations for new customers. From 1 January 2017, free Supercharging will not be offered on new Teslas. 
  Instead, buyers will get around 400kWh free Supercharging credits, which Tesla says is around 1,000 miles of range. Drivers will pay to use the stations once their free 400k
  
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• PSA inks giant EUR8bn GEFCO global supply chain deal

  07-11-2016 17:22
  PSA and GEFCO groups have inked an EUR8bn (US$8.8bn) exclusivity agreement under which the logistics provider will manage the automaker's entire global manufacturing supply chain.
  
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• Tesla to limit free supercharging

  07-11-2016 17:21
  
  Tesla is to limit free supercharging for all cars ordered after 1 January, 2017.
  
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• The 2017 Range Rover Sport conquers the Inferno ski course at 96 mph

  07-11-2016 17:16
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Videos,SUV,Off-RoadWith Ben "The Stig" Collins behind the wheel, the Range Rover Sport comes down fast.Continue reading The 2017 Range Rover Sport conquers the Inferno ski course at 96 mph The 2017 Range Rover Sport conquers the Inferno ski course at 96 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover calls off Silverstone deal

  07-11-2016 17:03
  
  Tata's Jaguar Land Rover said it was no longer looking to buy or lease the famous British motor racing circuit of Silverstone in a blow to the owners of the British Grand Prix track which had been seeking ways to boost the site's finances.
  
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• 35 auto industry issues that have or haven't changed over the last half-century

  07-11-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadA satirical article that focuses on the achievements and underachievements of the automotive industry from the perspective of an enthusiast.Continue reading 35 auto industry issues that have or haven't changed over the last half-century 35 auto industry issues that have or haven't changed over the last half-century originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• JLR "heart firmly in UK" despite overseas ventures

  07-11-2016 16:25
  Jaguar Land Rover says despite its increasing forrays overseas, its focus remains firmly at home in the UK.
  
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• CARB found another emissions-defeating device, this time from Audi

  07-11-2016 16:17
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Audi,Volkswagen,United States,DieselAudi's emissions-cheating devices spread beyond its engines.Continue reading CARB found another emissions-defeating device, this time from Audi CARB found another emissions-defeating device, this time from Audi originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:17:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car sales in Western Europe slip 1%

  07-11-2016 16:04
  
  Car sales in Western Europe fell by 1% year-on-year (YoY) in October, with one fewer selling day, according to data released by LMC Automotive.
  
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• Tesla ends free, forever Supercharger program

  07-11-2016 15:57
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Culture,ElectricNow we know when 'forever' ends.Continue reading Tesla ends free, forever Supercharger program Tesla ends free, forever Supercharger program originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Motochimp: 37-mile electric monkey bike revealed

  07-11-2016 15:40
  
  It's small and boxy, but could you pull off a commute on the Motochimp? 2016-11-07 14:45 The monkey bike is a creation of the 1960s, but a new miniature motorcycle from Vanda Electrics promises to bring the recipe up to date with an electric twist. Called the Motochimp, it’s an oddball looking mini bike kitted out with an all-electric powertrain, and its makers claim it’ll be perfect for nipping around city streets.
  Inside is a 48V 350W electric motor powering the rear wheel. T
  
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• Mercedes C-Class Coupe review

  07-11-2016 15:35
  
  For: Sleek looks, quality cabin, good range of enginesOur Rating: 
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  Against: Not the most thrilling to drive, high options list, noisy diesels2015
  The Mercedes C-Class Coupe is the smallest coupe Mercedes makes but it’s reassuringly big on styleWhile Mercedes may well have a strong heritage when it comes to two-door coupes but technically speaking, the current C-Class Coupe is only the second car of its type the brand has ever built. The first generation C-Class only came i
  
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• Automotive Professor Peter Cooke dies - FleetNews

  07-11-2016 15:35 via fleetnews.co.uk
  
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  Automotive Professor Peter Cooke dies
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  From 2007 to 2013 he was KPMG Professor of Automotive Management and Head of Centre at Buckingham University. Cooke was an expert on the automotive and fleet sector, and has been a major contributor to Fleet News over the years. Former colleague ...and more »
  
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• Toyota jumping into electric vehicle mass production by 2020

  07-11-2016 15:04
  
  Filed under:Green,Rumormill,Toyota,ElectricToyota joins the EV development rush.Continue reading Toyota jumping into electric vehicle mass production by 2020 Toyota jumping into electric vehicle mass production by 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The right way to order a Camaro | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE First Drive

  07-11-2016 15:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Coupe,PerformanceEven a guy who doesn't like Camaros liked this Camaro.Continue reading The right way to order a Camaro | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE First Drive The right way to order a Camaro | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi appears to have cheated on CO2 emissions tests - report

  07-11-2016 14:03
  
  California regulators recently discovered software installed on some of Volkswagen's Audi models appears to have allowed the cars to cheat carbon dioxide emissions testing standards, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) sources said.
  
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• Integram Seating workers approve labor pact at Canada plant

  07-11-2016 13:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Workers at Integram (Magna) Seating in Windsor, Ontario, ratified a new four-year labor agreement by an overwhelming margin late Monday, avoiding a strike that threatened output at two Ontario vehicle assembly plants it supplies.
  
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• Unifor members ratify Ford Canada deal

  07-11-2016 12:56
  
  Canada's autoworkers union Unifor said it had ended negotiations with the 'Detroit Three' automakers after members ratified a four-year contract with Ford securing C$713m in investment, new product, more than 500 jobs, and wage improvements.
  
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• MINI Cooper sets Nurburgring lap record, on two wheels

  07-11-2016 12:33
  
  World record holder Han Yue takes three quarters of an hour to lap the 'Ring on two wheels in modified MINI Cooper S 2016-11-07 11:00 A Chinese stunt driver has set one of the most daring (and slowest) Nurburgring lap records you’re ever likely to see, completing a full tour of the famous circuit on only two wheels in a MINI Cooper S. 
  World record holder Han Yue took 45 minutes to lap the Nordschleife while balanced on the car’s left side wheels. A new lap record was set in th
  
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• Audi's Q2 makes the case for petrol

  07-11-2016 12:25
  The new Audi Q2 begins deliveries to UK customers next weekend (12th November), but before then the UK motoring press were invited to a first drive in the Suffolk countryside in early November.
  
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• SMMT sets up Brexit Taskforce to push industry voice

  07-11-2016 12:23
  UK trade body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), is setting up working groups to represent the interests of the sector as Britain begins to pick its way through the perilous minefield of leaving the European Union (EU).
  
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• JLR October 2016 global sales up 12%

  07-11-2016 12:03
  
  Strong sales across Europe helped Jaguar Land Rover achieve its strongest global October sales to date, selling 46,325 vehicles, up 12% year on year.
  
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• Toyota to up investment in EVs - report

  07-11-2016 11:55
  
  Toyota is well known for its hybrids, but the company is about to up its investment in full electric vehicles according to a report carried by the Nikkei news agency.
  
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• Aston Martin's amazing rebirth

  07-11-2016 11:35
  
  Two years after Andy Palmer took over at Aston Martin, we speak to the staff helping to rejuvenate the British brand 2016-11-07 11:20 To say it’s been a busy couple of years at Aston Martin would be a massive understatement. An all-new DB11 is just about to arrive at owners’ doors, wealthy clientele are jostling for a spot on the AM-RB 001 hypercar waiting list, the (very) limited edition DB10 was delivered to one Mr James Bond, the track-only Vulcan supercar blew the cobwebs off an
  
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• Strong yen hits Nissan quarterly profit

  07-11-2016 11:07
  
  Nissan has reported a 19% drop in quarterly operating earnings - to 163.9 billion yen - as it felt the impact of a stronger yen headwind to its bottom line. The decline to profit came in spite of stronger vehicle sales for the company in China and North America.
  
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• SMMT looks to avoid tariffs in post-Brexit landscape

  07-11-2016 10:29
  
  British trade association, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says it wants tariffs to be avoided "at all costs" as the UK embarks on its complicated extrication from the European Union (EU).
  
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• Truck sales on pace for 10 million mark

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While it's increasingly unlikely that 2016 will beat last year's record U.S. volume, sales of the big vehicles that generate the bulk of many automakers' profits are at an all-time high.
  
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• Toyota's growth model turns on services

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For eight decades, Toyota's business model was straightforward: Sell more cars, make more profit.
  
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• Toyota takes it to extremes

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota wowed the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show with a custom-built, 2,200-hp Land Cruiser powered by a stock 5.7-liter V-8 with two Garrett turbochargers and a custom ATI transmission.
  
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• 'The turning point for Mercedes'

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After falling behind in the global luxury race, CEO Dieter Zetsche has put Mercedes-Benz in a position to overtake BMW.
  
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• Sonic's EchoPark to assist private sales

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sonic Automotive is procuring used cars by putting private sellers together with private buyers at its used-only EchoPark stores.
  
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• One-stop shops for self-driving technology

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ZF-TRW and other suppliers envision a role of leading automakers into autonomous capability.
  
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• Nissan vows to turn a new leaf with suppliers

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Suppliers have grumbled about Nissan North America's rough posture on parts pricing. Nissan now wants to do better.
  
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• Martin Leach took passion for racing to exec suite

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  From the age of 5, when he chose a push car as a birthday present, Martin Leach was happiest behind the wheel of an automobile, preferably a very fast one.
  
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• Jackson turns to higher power to get parts

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Takata airbag mess has AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson putting a new twist on his prayers.
  
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• How long is a 7-minute wait? Too long.

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A New York-area dealer used video to get his service advisers to stop leaving customers unattended and waiting.
  
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• Honda enlists independent shops in Takata recall effort

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda is tapping independent repair shops as yet another way to track down owners of Honda and Acura vehicles with recalled yet unrepaired Takata airbag modules.
  
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• FCA's big cars extended to 2020

  07-11-2016 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler will refresh and stick with its stable of large cars until at least 2020, two sources told Automotive News.
  
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