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• Polaris Slingshot gets a little more comfy with Midnight Cherry edition

  18-04-2017 23:45
  
  Filed under:Convertible,Budget,Lightweight,PerformanceThe name comes from the custom paint scheme.Continue reading Polaris Slingshot gets a little more comfy with Midnight Cherry edition Polaris Slingshot gets a little more comfy with Midnight Cherry edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Girl, 12, fights off carjacker: 'He's a psycho and he needs to get out of the car'

  18-04-2017 23:31
  
  Filed under:Etc.When a strange man tried to steal her mom's van, 12-year-old Maddie Weiler knew she couldn't let it happen. She and her 7-year-old sister Mollie were inside."I just went for it, like nothing passed my mind except he's a psycho and he needs to get out of the car," Maddie said.The girls were on their way to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va., with their mom when they witnessed a traffic accident. The mom pulled over to help and was on the phone to 911 when she said the man who caus
  
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• Nissan, EVgo team up for Boston-Washington network of fast-charge stations

  18-04-2017 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nissan and electric-vehicle charging network operator EVgo are working to connect Boston to Washington through a network of nine direct current fast-charging sites.
  
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• Subaru recalls certain 2017 Imprezas to recode engine control software

  18-04-2017 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subaru is recalling certain 2017 Impreza models to fix a software issue that may lead to stalled engines.
  
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• The younger you are, the more likely you are to trust autonomous cars

  18-04-2017 21:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Ownership,Driving,AutonomousAll but 11 percent of Generation Z customers say they trust self-driving technology.Continue reading The younger you are, the more likely you are to trust autonomous cars The younger you are, the more likely you are to trust autonomous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Seattle's giant tunneling machine breaks through | Autoblog Minute

  18-04-2017 21:49
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoAfter 4 years underground, the Seattle tunnel completes its 1.7 mile journey. this tunnel will serve as a replacement for the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Project to be completed in early 2019.Continue reading Seattle's giant tunneling machine breaks through | Autoblog Minute Seattle's giant tunneling machine breaks through | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:49:54 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&n
  
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• Watch woodpecker's whirlwind tour of Chicago while perched on car door

  18-04-2017 21:04
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,VideosThis Ferris Beuller remake is looking weird.Continue reading Watch woodpecker's whirlwind tour of Chicago while perched on car door Watch woodpecker's whirlwind tour of Chicago while perched on car door originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota adds Prius One trim at lower price of $24,360

  18-04-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,HybridThe standard safety system adds value, though.Continue reading Toyota adds Prius One trim at lower price of $24,360 Toyota adds Prius One trim at lower price of $24,360 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• More consumers become skeptical about self-driving tech, J.D. Power study finds

  18-04-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  More consumers are becoming skeptical of self-driving vehicles even as they increasingly want semiautonomous safety technology, a J.D. Power and Associates study found.
  
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• Was a Canadian serviceman buried under the Top Gear test track during WWII?

  18-04-2017 20:10
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,TV/Movies,Weird Car News,UKPlans to construct affordable housing on the Dunsfold Aerodrome site were greenlit in December.Continue reading Was a Canadian serviceman buried under the Top Gear test track during WWII? Was a Canadian serviceman buried under the Top Gear test track during WWII? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen head of compact cars on Tiguan Allspace, autonomous cars and individualisation

  18-04-2017 20:04
  Continuing just-auto/QUBE's review of interior design and technology trends, we borrowed a Volkswagen Tiguan to take a closer look and got the inside story from Dr Jochen Böhle, head of product development for Volkswagen's compact car line-up.
  
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• You and your kids find $14,000 by the road. What do you do?

  18-04-2017 19:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.A bagful of $100 bills.Continue reading You and your kids find $14,000 by the road. What do you do? You and your kids find $14,000 by the road. What do you do? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW sets out EV stall in Shanghai

  18-04-2017 19:09
  Volkswagen is gearing up to take on Tesla with four affordable, VW brand electric vehicles in the coming years plus Audi showing off an upscale battery-powered crossover it aims to introduce in 2019.
  
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• Pontiac could be a phoenix rising from the ashes

  18-04-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Automakers,Open RoadGM should unleash new Pontiac models with a Cruze SS, Fiero, Firebird and GTO joining the mix.Continue reading Pontiac could be a phoenix rising from the ashes Pontiac could be a phoenix rising from the ashes originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cox Automotive names Smoke to replace retiring Webb as chief economist

  18-04-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cox Automotive has hired a 21-year veteran of the housing industry to take over as its chief economist. Jonathan Smoke succeeds Tom Webb, who will retire on June 30.
  
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• Honda Accord gets fastback makeover

  18-04-2017 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda's next-generation Accord sedan and its fastback profile are coming into focus thanks to new spy shots taken in Colorado.
  
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• Nissan and EVgo's I-95 fast chargers will get your EV from D.C. to Boston

  18-04-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Driving,United States,ElectricOr vice versa.Continue reading Nissan and EVgo's I-95 fast chargers will get your EV from D.C. to Boston Nissan and EVgo's I-95 fast chargers will get your EV from D.C. to Boston originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Maruti Suzuki eyes 1.7m capacity this fiscal year

  18-04-2017 18:10
  
  Indian market leader Maruti Suzuki will have a combined production capacity of around 1.7m units this financial year (to 31 March, 2018) as it heads towards the 2020 target of 2m.
  
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• Will autonomous driving kill the sports car?

  18-04-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Virtually every brand in the auto industry is bragging about its autonomous driving capabilities But when it comes to "the future of transportation," Mazda and Porsche got the memo -- they just decided to go another way.
  
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• The best 10-year-old cars for less than $10K

  18-04-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Driving,United States,ElectricWe curate the best 10-year-old cars for less than $10K, with models from Subaru, Volvo, Ford, Chrysler, and more.Continue reading The best 10-year-old cars for less than $10K The best 10-year-old cars for less than $10K originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Soft-roaders, mashups and beacons: Toyota's FT-4X and what people are saying

  18-04-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota's FT-4X checks the boxes of features aimed at millennials and their outdoor-focused adventures. Here's what people are saying about the subcompact crossover concept:
  
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• VW brand recovery helps boost parent company's Q1 profit

  18-04-2017 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen reported a 28 percent jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by earnings growth at its core VW brand which has struggled to recover from the carmaker's emissions scandal.
  
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• VW brand helps boost parent company's Q1 profit

  18-04-2017 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen reported a 28 percent jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by earnings growth at its core VW brand which has struggled to recover from the carmaker's emissions scandal.
  
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• Now Volkswagen Group reports "significantly higher than expected" operating profit for Q1 2017

  18-04-2017 17:52
  
  The operating result for the Volkswagen Group is "significantly higher than market expectations for the first quarter of 2017", the automaker announced.
  
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• New BMW M4 CS revealed with 454bhp and 32kg of weight loss

  18-04-2017 17:46
  
  The BMW M4 CS has arrived at the Shanghai Motor Show to sit between the standard M4 and the mighty GTS 2017-04-19 (All day) BMW has launched a more powerful, lighter and faster M4 at the Shanghai Motor Show. Production of the new BMW M4 CS is limited to two years and sales will begin later this year with prices starting from £89,130.
  According to the German brand, what sets the CS apart from the regular M4 is its motorsport inspired character. It’s not quite on the level of the M4 G
  
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• Cadillac marketing boss says U.S. sales party isn't over

  18-04-2017 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Although U.S. auto sales are cooling, Cadillac marketing chief Uwe Ellinghaus says the nation's party isn't over.
  
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• Watch a Camaro ZL1 hit 180 mph - with two gears to spare

  18-04-2017 17:05
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Videos,Chevrolet,PerformanceTesting is to see how Hennessey can upgrade from stock.Continue reading Watch a Camaro ZL1 hit 180 mph - with two gears to spare Watch a Camaro ZL1 hit 180 mph - with two gears to spare originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BorgWarner stresses electric at Shanghai

  18-04-2017 17:02
  
  BorgWarner says it is showcasing an extensive product portfolio for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show, but there is an emphasis on electrification tech.
  
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• Hybrid C5 Aircross: Citroen's most powerful production car

  18-04-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Auto Shanghai,Crossover,SUV,Budget,HybridIt makes 300 horsepower.Continue reading Hybrid C5 Aircross: Citroen's most powerful production car Hybrid C5 Aircross: Citroen's most powerful production car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Upcoming Dallara road car spied for the first time at the Ring

  18-04-2017 16:46
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Coupe,Performance,RacingNo word on when this will finally hit the streets.Continue reading Upcoming Dallara road car spied for the first time at the Ring Upcoming Dallara road car spied for the first time at the Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi E-Tron Sportback Concept previews 2019 production model

  18-04-2017 16:32
  
  Filed under:Green,Auto Shanghai,Audi,Green Automakers,Technology,ElectricAudi promises five E-Tron models for China in as many years.Continue reading Audi E-Tron Sportback Concept previews 2019 production model Audi E-Tron Sportback Concept previews 2019 production model originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Volkswagen Polo 2017 prototype review

  18-04-2017 16:07
  
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  Image 1 of 15 18 Apr, 2017 11:00pmSteve Fowler
  We take an exclusive drive in the next-generation version of VW’s Polo supermini and deliver the first verdict on this crucial modelVolkswagen’s new Polo isn’t due in showrooms until the end of the year, and we won’t even see official pictures until the car’s unveiling in the summer, but Auto Express has already been behind the wheel of this crucial new model on a secret test with VW engineers in South Afr
  
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• Uber VP working on self-driving leaves company

  18-04-2017 15:44
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousComes as Uber faces claims of stolen documents.Continue reading Uber VP working on self-driving leaves company Uber VP working on self-driving leaves company originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fast chargers planned for I-95 Boston to DC

  18-04-2017 15:21
  
  Nissan and EVgo have revealed a plan to connect Boston and Washington DC via nine electric-vehicle DC fast-charge sites.
  
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• Volvo Cars and Autoliv autonomous driving joint venture Zenuity starts operations

  18-04-2017 15:13
  
  Zenuity, the joint venture between Geely's Volvo Cars and safety systems supplier Autoliv, has started operations.
  
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• Shanghai showcases automakers' charge toward electrics in China

  18-04-2017 15:03
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Auto Shanghai,Ford,GM,Toyota,Volkswagen,Emissions,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Electric,HybridCompanies acting now to prepare for the inevitable need.Continue reading Shanghai showcases automakers' charge toward electrics in China Shanghai showcases automakers' charge toward electrics in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• One in four new cars has AEB - Bosch

  18-04-2017 15:01
  
  New research by Bosch indicate that one in four newly registered cars has an automatic emergency braking system on board to prevent accidents and, if necessary, bring the vehicle to a stop in the event of an emergency.
  
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• Mercedes re-engineers S class, adds new engines for 2018

  18-04-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan will get a six-cylinder engine with the introduction of the new S450 in the U.S. this fall. It's part of a new range of engines for the S class, which is being re-engineered and freshened for 2018.
  
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• VW touts 'huge progress' in plan to roll out 4 affordable EVs

  18-04-2017 14:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen has made 'huge progress' in reducing production costs of its all-electric vehicles, Christian Senger, head of the VW marque's electric-car project, told reporters in Shanghai.
  
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• Hot Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport to get 500bhp V6

  18-04-2017 14:27
  
  Thanks to the Australians, the hottest Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport could get as much as 500bhp from a boosted V6 2017-04-18 13:10 A hot version of the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport could reach UK showrooms with as much as 500bhp from a boosted petrol V6, thanks to Australian maker Holden’s in-house HSV tuning arm. That would be a huge uplift in power from the old Vauxhall Insignia VXR.
  Sources inside GM suggest Holden Special Vehicles has been playing around with the new Insignia, extra
  
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• 2018 Chevy Corvette ZR1 defies snow, takes on the Nurburgring

  18-04-2017 14:27
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceLast of the front-engine Corvettes?Continue reading 2018 Chevy Corvette ZR1 defies snow, takes on the Nurburgring 2018 Chevy Corvette ZR1 defies snow, takes on the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GKN supplies Opel Insignia AWD system

  18-04-2017 14:09
  GKN Driveline said its Twinster torque vectoring all-wheel drive (AWD) system has entered series production with another major car manufacturer.
  
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• Revised 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class line gets more advanced tech, plusher interiors

  18-04-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Auto Shanghai,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceLook for updated styling to complement new engines and transmissions.Continue reading Revised 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class line gets more advanced tech, plusher interiors Revised 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class line gets more advanced tech, plusher interiors originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best British cars: Top 50 all-time greatest british-built cars revealed

  18-04-2017 13:57
  
  We convened a distinguished panel of expert judges to decide once and for all on the best cars ever built in Britain. 2017-04-19 (All day) From the original Mini to the latest Land Rover Discovery, the small island of Great Britain has punched well above its weight by producing some hugely impressive cars in its time. But what model is the best of the bunch?
  Auto Express set itself the unenviable task of naming the best British-built car of all-time, taking into account sales success, grou
  
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• Indonesia sales rise over 8% in March

  18-04-2017 13:54
  
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia rose by 8.4% to 102,000 units in March, from 94,100 units a year earlier, according to data from industry sources.
  
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• Tesla Gigafactory has chemical spill, no serious injuries reported

  18-04-2017 13:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A hazardous material spill at Tesla's Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada was being investigated by emergency workers but there were no serious injuries, the company said.
  
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• Range-topping Toyota C-HR Limited Edition on sale now

  18-04-2017 13:17
  
  Flagship Toyota C-HR throws in flashy paint, big wheels and leather seats to rival Range Rover Evoque 2017-04-18 12:25 Just three months after the launch of its C-HR crossover, Toyota has revealed a new Limited Edition version – boasting extras such as two-tone paint, 18-inch alloy wheels and leather upholstery. It costs £29,995 and is on sale now.
  The Toyota C-HR Hybrid Limited Edition sits at the top of the SUV's range, above the Excel and Dynamic models. Just 100 will be built, a
  
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• Nissan Brazil Kicks off local production

  18-04-2017 12:25
  In the day by day activity at the Nissan Brazil manufacturing plant, 162km/100 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro City, AGVs, or automatically guided vehicles, tiny, self-guided robots pull different parts carts and trolleys, driving through corridors while playing a selection of up to eight songs.
  
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• Concept A Sedan previews Mercedes' clean new style

  18-04-2017 12:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Auto Shanghai,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,LuxuryCreases? No thanks, Mercedes now says.Continue reading Concept A Sedan previews Mercedes' clean new style Concept A Sedan previews Mercedes' clean new style originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Apr 2017 06:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toneluck Electro-Mechanics to build parts plant in Mexico

  18-04-2017 11:56
  
  Chinese automotive parts manufacturer Huizhou Toneluck Electro-Mechanics has announced plans to set up a plant in Mexico to help expand its sales in North America.
  
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