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• Nearly naked Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe spied in Germany

  01-12-2016 23:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,CoupeIt looks very much like the larger S-Class Coupe.Continue reading Nearly naked Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe spied in Germany Nearly naked Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe spied in Germany originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Denso to help study car-sharing technologies in Mich.

  01-12-2016 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota-affiliated supplier Denso and the University of Michigan-Dearborn said Thursday a car-sharing technology study would take place on the university's campus.
  
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• HYUNDAI-KIA: Fatter deals, small cars, crossovers drive Nov. records

  01-12-2016 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hyundai and Kia set sales records for November, reporting a combined 9 percent gain for the month, bolstered by fatter discounts and higher demand for compact cars and crossovers.
  
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• Saudi prince says it's 'time for women to drive'

  01-12-2016 22:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Middle EastWomen's rights continue to grow in Saudi Arabia.Continue reading Saudi prince says it's 'time for women to drive' Saudi prince says it's 'time for women to drive' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mexican officials hail NAFTA as critical to U.S.

  01-12-2016 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mexican auto industry officials vigorously defended the North American Free Trade Agreement as critical to U.S.
  
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• Jeff Gordon will come out of retirement to race new Cadillac endurance racecar

  01-12-2016 21:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,CadillacWill he have the same success at the 24 Hours of Daytona as he has at the Daytona 500?Continue reading Jeff Gordon will come out of retirement to race new Cadillac endurance racecar Jeff Gordon will come out of retirement to race new Cadillac endurance racecar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• LUXURY: Mercedes all but locks down U.S. title

  01-12-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz sold the most luxury autos in the U.S. again in November, virtually guaranteeing that the Daimler AG brand will take the full-year title from BMW.
  
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• LUXURY: Mercedes all but locks down U.S. luxury win for 2016

  01-12-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz sold the most luxury autos in the U.S. again in November, virtually guaranteeing that the Daimler AG brand will take the full-year title from BMW.
  
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• 2018 Toyota Camry looking pretty ahead of Detroit debut

  01-12-2016 20:40
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,Toyota,SedanWe know it's only a taillight, but Toyota's Camry teaser foreshadows a more interesting design from the usually anonymous sedan.Continue reading 2018 Toyota Camry looking pretty ahead of Detroit debut 2018 Toyota Camry looking pretty ahead of Detroit debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The North East Automotive Sector Celebrated in Westminster - North East Connected (press release) (subscription)

  01-12-2016 20:29 via neconnected.co.uk
  
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  The North East Automotive Sector Celebrated in Westminster
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  Over 70 delegates gathered at the House of Commons yesterday to celebrate the success of the North East automotive industry. By Emily -. December 1, 2016. 0. 2. Share on Facebook · Tweet on Twitter ...
  
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• NISSAN: Trucks star at Nissan brand, Infiniti

  01-12-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Record November sales of light trucks gave the Nissan brand an 8 percent boost for the month. The same market trend lifted the Infiniti brand 3.6 percent, compared with a year earlier.
  
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• Next-gen Toyota Camry to debut in January at Detroit auto show

  01-12-2016 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The next-generation Toyota Camry will debut in January at the Detroit auto show, Toyota confirmed today. Toyota released a teaser image of the 2018 Camry that shows a sedan with sportier styling than the current generation.
  
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• VW: Losing streak ends; Audi rolls on

  01-12-2016 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen of America posted a 24 percent gain in November sales, breaking a yearlong streak of falling sales and signaling that the worst retail effects of its diesel emissions scandal may be over.
  
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• WM Motors releases renderings based on Mitsubishi photos

  01-12-2016 19:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Weird Car News,Mitsubishi,Green Automakers,China,SUV,ElectricA mistake or made on purpose?Continue reading WM Motors releases renderings based on Mitsubishi photos WM Motors releases renderings based on Mitsubishi photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Amerikei: The kei car in America

  01-12-2016 19:00
  
  Filed under:Open RoadThe kei car segment in Japan has thrived for 67 years... It seems to be a good idea.Continue reading Amerikei: The kei car in America Amerikei: The kei car in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Penske acquires used-only dealership group

  01-12-2016 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Penske Automotive Group is adding used-only vehicle dealerships.
  
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• Apple's plan to beat Google Maps includes drones and indoor navigation

  01-12-2016 18:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Gadgets,TechnologyThe FAA granted Apple approval to operate commercial drones earlier this year.Continue reading Apple's plan to beat Google Maps includes drones and indoor navigation Apple's plan to beat Google Maps includes drones and indoor navigation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• HONDA: New November record posted with 6.5% boost

  01-12-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  American Honda reported record November sales, surpassing its 2014 mark as volume rose 6.5 percent to 122,924.
  
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• GM: All four brands deliver as sales rise 10%

  01-12-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors posted its largest year-over-year U.S. sales increase of 2016, as all four brands achieved retail gains but fleet deliveries rose for the first time in more than a year.
  
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• FCA: Sales slip 14% despite strong month for Ram

  01-12-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FCA's November U.S. sales dropped 14 percent, despite stronger volume from the Ram brand.
  
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• CANADA: Nov. sales rise 10% behind GM, Ford gains

  01-12-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Canada light-vehicle sales rose 10 percent in November behind strong double-digit gains at General Motors and Ford Motor Co. -- two of the country's three biggest automakers ranked by volume.
  
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• CANADA: GM volume surges 31%, Ford gains 18%

  01-12-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM Canada total sales increased 31 percent in November compared to November 2015, the company said today. Ford said it sold 24,472 vehicles in November, up 18 percent compared with the same month a year earlier.
  
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• Nikola One hydrogen-electric semi truck teased before tonight's unveiling

  01-12-2016 17:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Truck,Electric,HydrogenWant to see more? You'll have to wait.Continue reading Nikola One hydrogen-electric semi truck teased before tonight's unveiling Nikola One hydrogen-electric semi truck teased before tonight's unveiling originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW reveals latest Art Car by John Baldessari

  01-12-2016 17:32
  
  The 17th member of the Art Car collection has been created by one of California's most well known conceptual artists2016-12-02 08:06 The newest addition to BMW’s Art Car linage has arrived, unveiled at this year’s edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach, Florida.
  2016’s inductee into the 40 year old Art Car club is an M6 GTLM racer, painted by “American master of conceptual art” John Baldessari.
  The 577bhp racer will be on display until the closing of Art Basel on 4 De
  
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• BMW M6 GTLM Art Car created by John Baldessari

  01-12-2016 17:32
  
  The 17th member of the BMW Art Car collection has been created by one of California's most well known conceptual artists2016-12-02 08:06 The newest addition to BMW’s Art Car linage has arrived, unveiled at this year’s edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach, Florida.
  2016’s inductee into the 40 year old Art Car club is an M6 GTLM racer, painted by “American master of conceptual art” John Baldessari.
  The 577bhp racer will be on display until the closing of Art Basel on
  
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• Here's an official peek at the Rolls-Royce SUV

  01-12-2016 17:16
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Rolls-Royce,SUV,LuxuryBig, imposing grille? Check. Aristocratic headlights? Check. Long, strong hood? Check. Cullinan is the Rolls-Royce of SUVs.Continue reading Here's an official peek at the Rolls-Royce SUV Here's an official peek at the Rolls-Royce SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai from inside Seoul headquarters

  01-12-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For anyone with even a remote interest in the inner workings of Hyundai Motor at its Seoul headquarters, Frank Ahrens' recently published book, Seoul Man, is truly an essential read.
  
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• FORD: 5.1% gain spurred by incentives, SUVs

  01-12-2016 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aggressive incentive spending and strong demand for pricier trim levels of its newest vehicles helped Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales rise 5.1 percent in November,ending a four-month skid.
  
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• Bentayga-beating 2018 Porsche Cayenne spied playing in the snow

  01-12-2016 17:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Crossover,SUV,Future,PerformanceSubtle exterior changes hide a new platform.Continue reading Bentayga-beating 2018 Porsche Cayenne spied playing in the snow Bentayga-beating 2018 Porsche Cayenne spied playing in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• TOYOTA: Record truck sales drive 4.3% increase

  01-12-2016 16:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.'s November sales rose 4.3 percent to 197,645 vehicles compared with a year ago, propelled by record light-truck sales.
  
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• Sportier BMW i3 variant coming as soon as 2018

  01-12-2016 16:06
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,ElectricBMW looks to broaden appeal for its i3 electric vehicle with a sportier version.Continue reading Sportier BMW i3 variant coming as soon as 2018 Sportier BMW i3 variant coming as soon as 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyperloop Transportation Technologies claims more than $100 million in total investment

  01-12-2016 15:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation Alternatives,North America,FutureContinue reading Hyperloop Transportation Technologies claims more than $100 million in total investment Hyperloop Transportation Technologies claims more than $100 million in total investment originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New DS Urban Store opens in time for Christmas at Westfield

  01-12-2016 15:43
  
  Now Christmas shoppers can pick up a new DS car with their presents and puddings at the Westfield London shopping centre 2016-12-01 19:30 DS has opened the doors to its first ever Urban Store at the Westfield London shopping centre. The DS Urban Store is designed to be a satellite of the  more common DS Stores, which are based along the lines of traditional dealerships.
  The Urban Store concept differs in that it will be based in a retail environment such as a shopping mall o
  
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• This uncovered Kia GT looks like an answer to the BMW Gran Coupe

  01-12-2016 15:38
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Kia,Hatchback,SedanQuick and dirty details: Kia-World.net snagged a photo of a prototype Kia GT sedan without any camouflage. This confirms our suspicions from earlier spy photos that the styling will take cues from the Kia GT concept first seen way back in 2011. The new car is expected to be officially revealed sometime in 2017, and is rumored to share a platform with the upcoming Genesis G70. Hyundai is the parent company of both Kia and newly launched luxury brand Genes
  
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• U.S. sales rebound, climb 3.6%; SAAR remains strong at 17.83 million

  01-12-2016 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After three straight monthly dips, U.S. light-vehicle sales in November rose 3.6 percent from a year earlier, helped by more generous deals and strong truck demand. Ford, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and GM posted gains.
  
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• Canadian police department to use Nickelback album to deter drunk drivers

  01-12-2016 15:14
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car News,Driving,Safety,CanadaAnd we thought Canadians were nice.Continue reading Canadian police department to use Nickelback album to deter drunk drivers Canadian police department to use Nickelback album to deter drunk drivers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan X-Trail 2.0 diesel 2017 review

  01-12-2016 14:31
  
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  The current-gen Nissan X-Trail gets a new, more powerful engine that buyers have craved - is it any good?Nissan’s X-Trail has been a popular choice in the seven-seat SUV sector, with 110,000 sold in Europe since its 2014 launch. But owners have reportedly been craving a more powerful engine option than the existing 1.6-litre petrol and diesel units in the range. After two years, the wait is finally over, as Nissan has dropped in
  
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• Toyota launches smartphone navigation app with disaster warning

  01-12-2016 14:25
  Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the launch, in Japan, of its TC Smartphone Navigation app.
  
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• Toyota launches smartphone navigation app with disaster assistance feature

  01-12-2016 14:25
  Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the launch, in Japan, of its TC Smartphone Navigation app which will include aerial photographs of disaster areas in the route history map display in the case of large-scale disasters such as the earthquakes and tsunamis which regularly strike the country.
  
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• Digitisation in the automotive industry could earn billions for the UK by 2035 - ITProPortal

  01-12-2016 13:59 via itproportal.com
  
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  Digitisation in the automotive industry could earn billions for the UK by 2035
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  A new report from KPMG has revealed that the automotive industry could gain £74 billion by 2035 through fully embracing digitisation. Shares. A new report from KPMG has revealed that through adopting digitisation in the automotive industry, the UK ...
  
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• Automotive industry joins forces on access to vehicle data - EUbusiness (press release)

  01-12-2016 13:57 via eubusiness.com
  Automotive industry joins forces on access to vehicle data
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  Europe's automobile manufacturers and automotive suppliers have announced that they are joining forces to find a solution for secure and safe access to vehicle data to interested market participants. This announcement was made by the sectors' ...
  
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• Ford to step up AV testing in Europe in 2017

  01-12-2016 13:49
  Ford has announced that the European testing of its autonomous cars will start on public roads in 2017.
  
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• Tesla Model S goes about 14 miles beyond 'empty'

  01-12-2016 13:44
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Nissan,ElectricWhat are electric fumes, exactly?Continue reading Tesla Model S goes about 14 miles beyond 'empty' Tesla Model S goes about 14 miles beyond 'empty' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Axe speed bumps to improve air quality says new report

  01-12-2016 13:43
  
  Health report suggests more variable speed limits and no idling zones in a bid to clean up UK's air 2016-12-01 12:20 Removal of speed bumps, more variable speed limits, "no idling" zones and further congestion charging should all be introduced to cut pollution, according to a new report.
  The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) released draft guidelines for councils and town planners in a bid to promote "smooth" driving and stop harsh acceleration and braking that
  
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• Hyundai reveals 2017 i20 Coupe World Rally Championship car

  01-12-2016 13:35
  
  New i20 Coupe WRC shows off its aggressive new looks for 2017, with an extra 80bhp to match 2016-12-01 12:36 Hyundai has lifted the lid on its latest rally car – the i20 Coupe WRC built to compete in the 2017 World Rally Championship.
  The new WRC season kicks off in January 2017, and this year’s entrants have been designed to meet a raft of new technical regulations, all concerned with spicing up the spectacle with aggressive new cars.
  It’s promised that the new generation WRC
  
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• ZF accepts Knorr-Bremse Haldex tender offer

  01-12-2016 13:09
  
  ZF Friedrichshafen, through its wholly-owned subsidiary ZF International, has reduced its shareholding in Haldex to 20.11% of the total share capital and intends to accept Knorr-Bremse's tender offer at SEK125 (US$13.50) in cash per share for its entire remaining stake.
  
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• Penske Automotive Signs Agreement To Acquire CarSense - PR Newswire (press release)

  01-12-2016 13:00 via prnewswire.com
  
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  BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Automotive Signs Agreement To Acquire CarSense. Scalable, Stand-Alone Used Car ...
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• C-HR second to get new Toyota TNGA platform

  01-12-2016 12:28
  The new C-HR compact crossover, now being rolled out in markets world-wide, is the second model to be built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform after the fourth generation Prius, now being rolled out in PHEV form following its earlier debut as a conventional hybrid.
  
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• Borgward and Faurecia establish China seating JV

  01-12-2016 12:22
  
  Faurecia and Borgward have created a joint-venture in China to develop and build complete seats.
  
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• Adient commits to Detroit with new global HQ

  01-12-2016 11:43
  
  Adient is to plough around  US$50m into establishing its global headquarters in Detroit, generating 500 jobs following its separation from Johnson Controls.
  
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