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• Rolls-Royce builds one of its smallest cars ever

  01-03-2017 23:36
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Rolls-Royce,Electric,LuxuryYou'll need to be pretty short to drive it.Continue reading Rolls-Royce builds one of its smallest cars ever Rolls-Royce builds one of its smallest cars ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• HYUNDAI-KIA: Weak car demand dents February volume

  01-03-2017 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Korean automakers reported a 6.9 percent decline in combined U.S. sales for February, on weaker car demand, and as a significant drop in Kia volume magnified a slight dip for Hyundai.
  
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• Nissan's latest X-trail concept is doggone useful for pet owners

  01-03-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Weird Car News,Nissan,Crossover,Concept CarsThe Nissan X-Trail 4Dogs concept is a dog lovers' best friend.Continue reading Nissan's latest X-trail concept is doggone useful for pet owners Nissan's latest X-trail concept is doggone useful for pet owners originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan's latest X-trail concept is dog gone useful for pet owners

  01-03-2017 22:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Weird Car News,Nissan,Crossover,Concept CarsThe Nissan X-Trail 4Dogs concept is a dog lovers' best friend.Continue reading Nissan's latest X-trail concept is dog gone useful for pet owners Nissan's latest X-trail concept is dog gone useful for pet owners originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• LUXURY: Mercedes-Benz adds to early lead with higher prices

  01-03-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz rolled through another month as the top-selling luxury auto brand in the U.S.
  
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• How To Change Drum Brakes | Autoblog Wrenched

  01-03-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog WrenchedDon't put off fixing your brakes. Here's how to do it.Continue reading How To Change Drum Brakes | Autoblog Wrenched How To Change Drum Brakes | Autoblog Wrenched originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• HONDA: Crossovers set pace in march to February peak

  01-03-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Strong demand for its smallest crossovers and higher discounts helped drive Honda Motor Co. to a February sales record while the company's car lineup skidded again.
  
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• The Range Rover Velar is a high-end spin on Jaguar F-Pace underpinnings

  01-03-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Land Rover,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryIn the US, it'll feature a choice of two Ingenium four-cylinders or the supercharged gas V6.Continue reading The Range Rover Velar is a high-end spin on Jaguar F-Pace underpinnings The Range Rover Velar is a high-end spin on Jaguar F-Pace underpinnings originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cobalt prices soar as investors see increased demand for lithium ion batteries

  01-03-2017 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Investors are running up the prices for cobalt, an important element that automakers and suppliers use in lithium ion batteries as they prepare for an increase in electric vehicle production.
  
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• Cobalt prices soar as investors see demand for lithium ion batteries

  01-03-2017 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Investors are running up the prices for cobalt, an important element that automakers and suppliers use in lithium ion batteries as they prepare for an increase in electric vehicle production.
  
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• A new design for Autoblog

  01-03-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Land Rover,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryToday, we're excited to launch a new design for our homepage. A little over two years ago, we combined the research and buying tools of the AOL Autos site into Autoblog's obsessive coverage of the auto industry. We used that project to update the website's design to give it a new look and feel. Now we're taking what we've learned over the last two years into another new site design as part of our continuing effort to build a better Aut
  
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• Audi tops Consumer Reports' brand rankings while Tesla leads domestics at eighth

  01-03-2017 20:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,United States,ElectricAudi tops Consumer Reports' annual list of top automaker brands, while Tesla finishes eighth overall, first among the domestics.Continue reading Audi tops Consumer Reports' brand rankings while Tesla leads domestics at eighth Audi tops Consumer Reports' brand rankings while Tesla leads domestics at eighth originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&nb
  
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• Chevrolet pits man against machine in tech-heavy Camaro film

  01-03-2017 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Camaro, Chevrolet is releasing an augmented-reality film born of its partnership with video game developer Epic Games and The Mill, a virtual reality studio.
  
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• UPDATED - Ford's Bridgend engine plant; the anatomy of its decline

  01-03-2017 19:25
  A confluence of factors, many of them rooted in history, are behind the expected decline in output at Ford's Bridgend plant which will lead to the loss of 1,100 jobs over the next five years.
  
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• Ford's Bridgend engine plant - the anatomy of its decline

  01-03-2017 19:25
  A confluence of factors, many of them rooted in history, are behind the expected decline in output at Ford's Bridgend plant which will lead to the loss of 1,100 jobs over the next five years.
  
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• The Lamborghini Huracan Performante lapped the Nurburgring in under 7 minutes

  01-03-2017 19:10
  
  Filed under:Videos,Geneva Motor Show,Lamborghini,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsSmashing the record set by the Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV.Continue reading The Lamborghini Huracan Performante lapped the Nurburgring in under 7 minutes The Lamborghini Huracan Performante lapped the Nurburgring in under 7 minutes originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 13:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Epic Games and The Mill unveil Blackbird Automotive Capture - Develop

  01-03-2017 19:02 via develop-online.net
  
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  Epic Games, VFx & post-production outfit The Mill and car manufacturer Chevrolet have come together to revolutionise digital filmmaking. This has started with "The Human Race", a short film and AR presentation that was shown as part of Tim Sweeney's ...
  
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• The Camaro Z/28 is coming, and this might be it

  01-03-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Spy Photos,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceIt may have a DOHC V8 under the hood.Continue reading The Camaro Z/28 is coming, and this might be it The Camaro Z/28 is coming, and this might be it originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault New Zealand company to sell Infiniti

  01-03-2017 18:04
  
  Nissan's Hong Kong-based premium brand Infiniti has appointed local Renault importer Global Motors NZ as its official distributor and will start operations with dealerships in one key city in each island.
  
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• VOLKSWAGEN: VW up 13% on Golf; Audi gains again on crossovers

  01-03-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW sales continued to rebound in February following the automaker's diesel emissions scandal, rising 13 percent, while Audi sales climbed 17 percent last month, the luxury brand's 74th consecutive sales record.
  
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• TOYOTA: Light trucks fail to overcome car slump

  01-03-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota's U.S. light-vehicle sales declined 7.2 percent last month, with strong SUV, crossover and pickup demand failing to offset steep declines in cars.
  
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• Toy, hauler | 2017 Ram Power Wagon Video Review

  01-03-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,RAM,First Drives,Truck,Off-RoadIt can tow your toys, or just be the toy.Continue reading Toy, hauler | 2017 Ram Power Wagon Video Review Toy, hauler | 2017 Ram Power Wagon Video Review originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NISSAN: Rogue becoming face of the brand

  01-03-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Booming sales of its compact Rogue crossover provided most of the muscle to lift the Nissan brand to a February U.S. sales record.
  
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• GM: GMC, Chevy help propel 4.2% gain

  01-03-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Record February results for three Chevrolet crossovers and gains for every GMC nameplate helped propel General Motors to a 4.2 percent sales increase last month.
  
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• FORD: Strong truck, luxury sales can't offset drop in cars

  01-03-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sales gains in the pickup, utility and luxury segments weren't enough to save Ford from weak retail and fleet performances on the car side as February sales fell 4 percent.
  
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• FCA: Sales fall 10% despite Ram boost

  01-03-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler extended its losing streak to six consecutive months in February, falling 10 percent with only Ram brand pulling out a small sales gain in the month.
  
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• Ford to lose more jobs at UK engine plant - report

  01-03-2017 17:56
  Ford may have to cut the workforce at its Bridgend engine plant in Wales, UK, with as many as 1,160 jobs lost by 2020 according to documents seen by the BBC.
  
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• New Renault Captur facelift to be shown-off in Geneva

  01-03-2017 17:46
  
  Minor visual tweaks update the Renault Captur crossover in-line with the latest Renault design themes 2017-03-02 07:00 Renault has revealed a lightly facelifted version of its Captur small crossover, ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week.
  It’ll take a trained eye to spot the differences – many of the changes coming to the Captur focus on new customisation options rather than redesigned body panels. Nonetheless, Renault’s Nissan Juke and Citroen C4 Cactus
  
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• Toyota promotes Carter, Fay, Hollis, Laukes

  01-03-2017 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota is elevating some of its key people in North America as part of an annual executive shuffle. Bob Carter will have responsibility for sales, marketing, distribution and customer service for the Toyota and Lexus brands in North America.
  
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• Navistar and Volkswagen Truck & Bus close on strategic alliance

  01-03-2017 17:29
  
  Navistar International Corporation said it had closed on its, previously announced, wide-ranging strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus which includes an equity investment in Navistar by the German company and framework agreements for a procurement joint venture and strategic technology and supply collaboration.
  
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• Vitro acquires PGW's original equipment automotive glass business - Glass on Web

  01-03-2017 17:17 via glassonweb.com
  
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  Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V., a leading North American glass producer headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico acquired Pittsburgh Glass Works' (PGW) automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) glass business from LKQ Corporation. The acquisition completes ...and more »
  
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• Pininfarina and Hybrid Kinetic confirm $68 million deal to build electric sedan

  01-03-2017 17:14
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Geneva Motor Show,Sedan,ElectricDone deal for the futuristic H600.Continue reading Pininfarina and Hybrid Kinetic confirm $68 million deal to build electric sedan Pininfarina and Hybrid Kinetic confirm $68 million deal to build electric sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car thief launches stolen truck into the air

  01-03-2017 16:48
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Toyota,TruckBad boys do what bad boys do.Continue reading Car thief launches stolen truck into the air Car thief launches stolen truck into the air originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:48:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley's Bentayga Mulliner takes two-tone to a new level of excess

  01-03-2017 16:46
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Bentley,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryFor an interesting twist, the front and rear seats are different colors.Continue reading Bentley's Bentayga Mulliner takes two-tone to a new level of excess Bentley's Bentayga Mulliner takes two-tone to a new level of excess originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• More new Range Rover models on the way

  01-03-2017 16:45
  
  The Range Rover Velar won’t be the end of the brand's range expansion with CEO stating that, “theoretically everything is open”. 2017-03-01 15:30 Jaguar Land Rover has hinted that its Range Rover line-up could be expanded further following the launch of the new Velar coupe-SUV.
  In recent years the range has been extended significantly, with the original premium SUV being joined by the Range Rover Sport, the Evoque, the Evoque convertible and now the new Velar.
  And in an interv
  
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• Infiniti Q60 Project Black S concept to star at Geneva

  01-03-2017 16:44
  
  Infiniti's Q60 Project Black S concept showcases technical collaboration between the brand and the Renault Formula 1 team 2017-03-03 09:21 Infiniti has revealed its latest concept, the Q60 Project Black S. The new car is based on Infiniti’s two-door coupe and has been designed to highlight the technical partnership between Infiniti and the Renault Sport F1 team. To emphasize the connection Infiniti has given the Q60 some race car-style modifications and a much more aggressive look. The Q6
  
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• Lawsuit alleges Ferrari diagnostic tool used to roll back odometers

  01-03-2017 15:58
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ferrari,Car DealersA dealer employee claims a LaFerrari's value went up a cool million after its odometer was reset.Continue reading Lawsuit alleges Ferrari diagnostic tool used to roll back odometers Lawsuit alleges Ferrari diagnostic tool used to roll back odometers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 09:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley Bentayga SUV gets Mulliner treatment ahead of Geneva

  01-03-2017 15:41
  
  Bentley Bentayga Mulliner comes with unique styling tweaks and optional solid gold and diamond decorated dashboard clock 2017-03-01 14:50 Bentley has revealed the Bentayga Mulliner – a new flagship version of the firm’s luxury SUV modified by its Mulliner in-house personal customisation wing. 
  It’s the second tine Mulliner has turned its expertise to the 6.0-litre W12 powered Bentley off-roader, following on from last year’s fly fishing themed edition. Again the cha
  
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• ‘Government and makers must do more to sell EVs and hybrids’

  01-03-2017 15:19
  
  Editor Graham Hope looks at what needs to be done to encourage more people to buy EVs and hybrids 2017-03-01 14:30 Ever considered buying an alternatively fuelled vehicle? If not, why not? As the picture above illustrates, there’s more choice than ever, with 83 different models now available to UK buyers, from superminis to SUVs to vans.
  It’s an appropriate time to ask, as well, with diesel continuing to attract negative headlines – not always entirely fairly, in my opinion &n
  
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• The McLaren 720S's gauge display folds away so you can concentrate on the road

  01-03-2017 15:18
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,McLaren,Infotainment,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsThat ought to come in handy when you activate drift mode.Continue reading The McLaren 720S's gauge display folds away so you can concentrate on the road The McLaren 720S's gauge display folds away so you can concentrate on the road originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Mar 2017 09:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. sales slip again but SAAR remains strong

  01-03-2017 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. light-vehicle sales, hurt by a slump in car demand, slipped 1.1 percent in February as higher incentives and Presidents' Day promotions failed to help the industry rebound from January's dip. But the SAAR remained strong at 17.57 million.
  
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• Skoda Fabia range gains new 1.0 TSI petrol engine

  01-03-2017 14:55
  
  Three-cylinder 1.0 TSI replaces 1.2 TSI in Skoda Fabia supermini, with improved efficiency and more torque 2017-03-01 14:05 The Skoda Fabia hatchback and estate range has been updated with the introduction of a new 1.0-litre turbocharged three cylinder petrol engine. It'll be available to order after a debut at the Geneva Motor Show. 
  The new 1.0 TSI unit, which debuted on the Octavia this year and is available in other VW-Group products, replaces the old four-cylinder 1.2 TSI previously o
  
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• Grupo Antolin wins state grant to expand in Michigan

  01-03-2017 14:52
  
  A unit of a key auto supplier was included in awards totalling US$7.3m by the Michigan Strategic Fund, a semi-public state board which funds investments to boost economic growth, according to a newspaper report.
  
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• Gestamp acquires Romania factory

  01-03-2017 14:26
  
  Spanish supplier Gestamp has started business in Romania by acquiring a majority stake in a local company which owns a plant supplying Renault-Nissan's subsidiary Dacia.
  
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• JLR confirms exclusive UK production for Velar

  01-03-2017 14:19
  Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed that its new Range Rover Velar model will be built exclusively at its Solihull plant in the UK.
  
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• Credit Acceptance to expand Michigan headquarters, add 532 jobs

  01-03-2017 14:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Auto lender Credit Acceptance plans to add more than 500 jobs in an expansion of its corporate headquarters in suburban Detroit.
  
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• Indonesia sales rise 1.5% in January

  01-03-2017 14:04
  
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia rose by 1.5% to 86,300 units in January, from weak year-earlier sales of 85,000 units, according to data from industry sources.
  
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• May says government is talking to Ford on automotive sector - Reuters UK

  01-03-2017 14:01 via uk.reuters.com
  
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  Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves Downing Street in London, Britain March 1, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall. LONDON Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday her government would hold regular talks with Ford to find ways to ensure its engine ...
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• New Subaru BRZ 2017 facelift review

  01-03-2017 13:44
  
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  We drive updated version of Subaru’s BRZ rear-wheel drive sports car to see what’s changedAfter Toyota released a fettled and updated GT86 for 2017, it was inevitable that Subaru would quickly do the same for its half of the legendary joint venture. Light revisions are the order of the day for the new BRZ, and we’re driving it for the first time on UK roads to see if the changes are enough to boost its underwhelming
  
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• Uber CEO apologizes after video of argument with driver over pay

  01-03-2017 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Super Bowl Sunday, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick got into a heated argument over fares with his driver, Fawzi Kamel, who then turned over a dashboard recording of the conversation to Bloomberg.
  
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