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• White House seeks to slash EPA funds for emissions testing

  04-04-2017 23:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Trump administration would nearly eliminate federal funding for the EPA's budget for light-vehicle emissions and fuel-economy testing but will seek to raise fees on the auto industry to pay for some tests.
  
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• VW skimps on power for Americans in the 2018 GTI and Golf R

  04-04-2017 23:15
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,HatchbackLook for visual changes to accompany those under the hood.Continue reading VW skimps on power for Americans in the 2018 GTI and Golf R VW skimps on power for Americans in the 2018 GTI and Golf R originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber exec has 'no basis' to believe criminal probe underway

  04-04-2017 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Uber executive at the center of a high-profile legal dispute with Alphabet's Waymo self-driving-car unit has "no basis to believe" any criminal investigation is underway over allegations of trade secret theft, the executive's lawyer said in a...
  
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• Audi A5 Cabriolet S Line 2.0 TDI review

  04-04-2017 22:53
  
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  Image 1 of 17 5 Apr, 2017 8:00amRichard Ingram
  In S Line trim with the 2.0-litre TDI engine, Audi's A5 Cabriolet offer low costs and a touch of classWith the previous-generation A5, Audi bosses staggered the launch of the Sportback and Cabriolet models to allow the standard Coupe some space to breathe. This time around, however, they’re all coming at once.
  The visually similar but mechanically overhauled A5 Coupe launched in the UK only late last year, before the Sportback fo
  
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• Hennessey's 1,000-horsepower Camaro Exorcist is ready for the Demon

  04-04-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Videos,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceWatch it destroy some tires at the dragstrip.Continue reading Hennessey's 1,000-horsepower Camaro Exorcist is ready for the Demon Hennessey's 1,000-horsepower Camaro Exorcist is ready for the Demon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Demon, meet Exorcist: Hennessey's 1,000-horsepower Camaro

  04-04-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Videos,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceWatch it destroy some tires at the dragstrip.Continue reading Demon, meet Exorcist: Hennessey's 1,000-horsepower Camaro Demon, meet Exorcist: Hennessey's 1,000-horsepower Camaro originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dyson drops solid-state battery patents

  04-04-2017 22:16
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricIt's not necessarily bad news, though.Continue reading Dyson drops solid-state battery patents Dyson drops solid-state battery patents originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW prices 2018 Atlas from $31,425

  04-04-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 2018 Atlas, a three-row crossover that is key to VW's U.S. sales recovery following the company's diesel emissions violations, will be priced from $31,425.
  
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• BorgWarner invests $10M in Silicon Valley venture capital fund

  04-04-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BorgWarner is investing $10 million in venture-capital fund AutoTech Ventures to help the supplier monitor advance technologies as the auto industry moves toward electrified and autonomous vehicles.
  
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• GM hooking up robots to Internet to keep factories humming

  04-04-2017 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM has connected about a quarter of its 30,000 factory robots to the Internet, and the automaker already is reaping the benefits of less downtime.
  
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• Bentley Americas chief Winkler to step down

  04-04-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bentley CEO Michael Winkler will step down from his post on June 1. Mark Del Rosso, Audi of America's COO, will replace Winkler.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante Station Wagon

  04-04-2017 20:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Mitsubishi,Wagon,ClassicsHere's a high-mileage 1995 Diamante wagon, spotted in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante Station Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante Station Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda's 10-speed, fwd gearbox breaks new ground on packaging front

  04-04-2017 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda's first 10-speed automatic transmission is compact, light and is expected to give the redesigned and re-engineered Odyssey minivan best in class fuel economy.
  
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• Musing on Maserati's SUV chops | 2017 Levante S Quick Spin

  04-04-2017 20:08
  
  Filed under:Maserati,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformancePrancing Horse power, Maserati style.Continue reading Musing on Maserati's SUV chops | 2017 Levante S Quick Spin Musing on Maserati's SUV chops | 2017 Levante S Quick Spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Packard should rise from the ashes

  04-04-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Automakers,Classics,Open RoadIf ever there was an automotive brand that had style, and by that I mean "American" style, it was Packard.Continue reading Packard should rise from the ashes Packard should rise from the ashes originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber driver arrested with fake badge, loaded gun

  04-04-2017 18:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,HondaHe's being charged with impersonating a police officer.Continue reading Uber driver arrested with fake badge, loaded gun Uber driver arrested with fake badge, loaded gun originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Will quality ghosts of British Leyland haunt Tesla?

  04-04-2017 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla's plan to skimp on testing the Model 3 in real-world driving is fraught with danger. British Leyland, once the General Motors of Britain, offers a case history.
  
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• Marchionne hints at once-'obscene' idea: a Formula E electric Ferrari

  04-04-2017 18:16
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Ferrari,Electric,Racing"You'd have to shoot me first," he said of an all-electric Ferrari a year ago.Continue reading Marchionne hints at once-'obscene' idea: a Formula E electric Ferrari Marchionne hints at once-'obscene' idea: a Formula E electric Ferrari originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Zealand YTD sales up 15%

  04-04-2017 18:08
  
  New Zealand's Motor Industry Association said registration data for March 2017 showed growth in the new vehicle sector continued "to surpass expectations".
  
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• Vicious beauty | 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster First Drive

  04-04-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,First Drives,Convertible,Luxury,PerformancePretty and fast in the same package.Continue reading Vicious beauty | 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster First Drive Vicious beauty | 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi revs up TT with 2018 RS variant

  04-04-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Audi is bringing a high-performance variant of the TT coupe to the New York auto show.
  
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• Lamborghini Huracan Performante is getting a drop-top version

  04-04-2017 17:49
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Lamborghini,Convertible,Performance,SupercarsLamborghini's ultimate track car loses its roof.Continue reading Lamborghini Huracan Performante is getting a drop-top version Lamborghini Huracan Performante is getting a drop-top version originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Volkswagen Atlas undercuts the competition at $31,425

  04-04-2017 17:43
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Crossover,SUVThe top range model gets Volkswagen's venerable VR6 six-cylinder.Continue reading 2018 Volkswagen Atlas undercuts the competition at $31,425 2018 Volkswagen Atlas undercuts the competition at $31,425 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford exec expects consumers to get fully autonomous cars by 2026-31

  04-04-2017 17:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford's head of research believes the general public won't be able to buy a fully autonomous vehicle until sometime between 2026 and 2031.
  
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• 2018 Lexus LS 500 is getting an F Sport variant

  04-04-2017 17:13
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Crossover,SUVWithout that F Sport badge, it looks like a standard LS 500.Continue reading 2018 Lexus LS 500 is getting an F Sport variant 2018 Lexus LS 500 is getting an F Sport variant originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• World's biggest tunnel machine Bertha emerges from beneath Seattle

  04-04-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,United StatesBertha was broken down underground for two years before it was rescued.Continue reading World's biggest tunnel machine Bertha emerges from beneath Seattle World's biggest tunnel machine Bertha emerges from beneath Seattle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch as world's biggest tunnel machine Bertha emerges from beneath Seattle

  04-04-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Videos,United StatesBertha was stuck underground for two years before it was rescued.Continue reading Watch as world's biggest tunnel machine Bertha emerges from beneath Seattle Watch as world's biggest tunnel machine Bertha emerges from beneath Seattle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna Rus reorganises as weak suppliers exit market

  04-04-2017 17:03
  Magna Automotive Rus says the recent global recession had seen the weakest manufacturers disappear from the market, with the Canadian giant component producer reorganising its supplier structure to cope with the new market conditions.
  
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• JAMA forecasts Japan vehicle market up 2% in fiscal 2016

  04-04-2017 16:55
  
  Total demand for passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Japan in fiscal year 2016 (ending March 31, 2017) is forecast by JAMA to finish at 5.04m units, an increase of 2.0% from the previous fiscal year.
  
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• 631bhp Lamborghini Huracan Performante spied as a Spyder drop top

  04-04-2017 16:39
  
  Nurburgring lap record holder to go topless later in 2017 with a Spyder badged convertible version, as confirmed by spy shots 2017-04-04 15:40 Lamborghini has a new track-bred convertible supercar in the works. Our spy photographers have snapped what looks like a drop-top version of the new Huracan Performante undergoing testing. The pics confirm that a Spyder variant of the hardcore Huracan – the firm’s star car at the Geneva Motor Show last month – is on the way.
  While
  
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• Infiniti preps QX80 Monograph concept for New York

  04-04-2017 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Days after hinting of a big reveal at the New York auto show, Infiniti said it will introduce the QX80 Monograph concept to signal the brand's efforts to advance its standing in the large-SUV market.
  
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• Infiniti preps 'huge' unveil of big SUV for New York

  04-04-2017 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Infiniti is hinting that the flagship QX80 SUV will gain LED headlights from the QX Sport Inspiration concept and a light-up emblem in the grille, as well as a more aggressive front bumper.
  
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• Best cars for under £2,000

  04-04-2017 16:24
  
  A tight budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality. Here are some great used cars available for under £2,000 2017-04-04 16:30 A brand new car should offer you the very latest technological advancements, refined comfort and lively performance, and improved running costs on the generation that came before it. But if your budget doesn’t stretch to something fresh out of the factory, don’t despair: a reliable used vehicle that gets you from A to B needn’t br
  
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• South Korean domestic sales fall 2% in March

  04-04-2017 16:18
  
  Domestic sales among South Korea's five main automakers fell by 2% to 145,903 units in March 2017, from 148,848 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the country's vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Waymo targets second executive over Uber self-driving secrets

  04-04-2017 16:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousContinue reading Waymo targets second executive over Uber self-driving secrets Waymo targets second executive over Uber self-driving secrets originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• London to charge most polluting vehicles $16 to enter city center

  04-04-2017 15:31
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emissions,UK"The air in London is lethal and I will not stand by and do nothing."Continue reading London to charge most polluting vehicles $16 to enter city center London to charge most polluting vehicles $16 to enter city center originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 09:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus LS 500 F Sport to debut at New York Motor Show

  04-04-2017 15:27
  
  F Sport versions of new Lexus S-Class rival will get sportier bodywork and tweaked suspension setups 2017-04-04 14:25 Lexus has confirmed that tweaked, sportier versions of its new flagship LS saloon are on the way, revealing that the new Lexus LS 500 F Sport will make its debut at the New York Motor Show later this month. 
  The LS F Sport models – the designation will be available on both LS 500 and hybrid LS 500h cars – promise to deliver what Lexus says will be “the mos
  
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• Mercedes, Bosch join forces to build self-driving cars in 5 years

  04-04-2017 15:18
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Mercedes-Benz,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousTheir goal: fully autonomous "robo-taxis."Continue reading Mercedes, Bosch join forces to build self-driving cars in 5 years Mercedes, Bosch join forces to build self-driving cars in 5 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 09:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EU passes rules that could spell 'much faster' end of diesels

  04-04-2017 14:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emissions,DieselBill would authorize vehicle spot checks and fines.Continue reading EU passes rules that could spell 'much faster' end of diesels EU passes rules that could spell 'much faster' end of diesels originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Japanese automakers strengthen grip on SE Asia - ANALYSIS

  04-04-2017 14:49
  The Japanese auto industry maintained its strong grip on the vehicle markets of southeast Asia last year, according to exclusive data provided to just-auto.
  
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• Kia Picanto review

  04-04-2017 14:42
  
  For: Compact dimensions, quality interior, big-car techOur Rating: 
  4
  Against: Lethargic engine range, firm ride on bigger wheels, specs can affect fuel economy2017
  The Picanto is Kia’s smallest and most affordable new car, packing loads of kit and the same seven-year warranty as the rest of the rangeThe third-generation Kia Picanto builds upon the success of its predecessor with a high-quality and spacious interior, a grown-up driving experience and a plethora of customisat
  
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• Bosch and Daimler combine on driverless tech

  04-04-2017 14:23
  Bosch and Daimler have agreed to set up a development alliance that aims to make a system for fully automated (SAE-Level 4) and driverless (SAE-Level 5) vehicles a reality on city streets - they say - by the start of the next decade.
  
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• Mighty Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe arrive

  04-04-2017 14:05
  
  The planet's oil reserves are set to come under new pressure as Mercedes-AMG unleashes the 503bhp GLC 63 twins 2017-04-04 23:00 Mercedes-AMG has rolled out a pair new performance SUVs in the shape of the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe. Both hot SUVs feature Merc’s advanced 4MATIC+ four-wheel-drive as standard and are powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Both models will make their debut at this month’s New York Motor Show, before going on sale in June. First deliveries a
  
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• A smoother operator | 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid First Drive

  04-04-2017 14:01
  
  Filed under:Acura,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceEngine, motors, batteries and electronics produce torque-delivery wizardry.Continue reading A smoother operator | 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid First Drive A smoother operator | 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ex-Google autonomous-car engineer made more than $120 million

  04-04-2017 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A former Google engineer at the center of a fight over self-driving car technology made more than $120 million, highlighting the intense competition for talent in the nascent sector.
  
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• New Peugeot 208 Black Edition review

  04-04-2017 13:33
  
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  Image 1 of 14 4 Apr, 2017 12:15pmJames Brodie
  The Peugeot 208 Black Edition breathes some life into the ageing supermini, but can it compete with SEAT Ibiza and Citroen C3 rivals?A new Peugeot supermini is on the cards for 2018, but for now the firm’s 208 marches on – five years after its debut. The introduction of the Black Edition focussing entirely on styling additions makes it clear that the current 208 won’t be around for much longer. 
  It’s only av
  
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• US light vehicle sales remain slow in March

  04-04-2017 13:28
  The prophets missed their targets in March. Most everyone was looking for an improved month, even predicting the best March since 2000. Whoops.
  
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• MINI Clubman Black Pack exclusive for UK buyers

  04-04-2017 13:23
  
  Special edition Black Pack Clubmans inject a little extra style on Cooper Clubman and Cooper D Clubman models 2017-04-04 12:23 MINI has launched two new special edition models, which, keeping in line with the current trend being followed by a slew of other manufacturers, both ‘Black Pack’ editions of the Clubman estate.
  The Clubman Black Pack will be available on the Cooper Clubman and diesel powered Cooper D Clubman models, and, predictably, both cars feature sporty, black styling
  
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• BorgWarner steps into propulsion technologies and mobility

  04-04-2017 13:13
  
  BorgWarner is to invest US$10m in Autotech Ventures. Through this new investment, BorgWarner's chief strategy officer, Brady Ericson, sees investment opportunities that apply to propulsion technologies and mobility areas outside of BorgWarner's current product portfolio.
  
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• Audi builds a stunning new body shop for latest alloy A8

  04-04-2017 13:10
  For anyone that still thinks vehicle body design is simply a matter of rolling out some steel sheet, bashing it a few times and spot welding the resultant frame and panel parts into a car, let he or she come to Audi. And marvel at an 'Aluminium Space Frame' body destined for the redesigned A8, out later this year, that contains no fewer than 29 different materials. Knocked together with 14 joining processes.
  
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