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• Lincoln owners in San Diego, your chauffeur awaits

  12-05-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:Ownership,LincolnLincoln owners can hire a personal driver.Continue reading Lincoln owners in San Diego, your chauffeur awaits Lincoln owners in San Diego, your chauffeur awaits originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Here's a Ford van you actually might want to sleep in down by the river

  12-05-2017 23:01
  
  Filed under:Ford,Minivan/VanVan-based motorhome sales have been on the rise.Continue reading Here's a Ford van you actually might want to sleep in down by the river Here's a Ford van you actually might want to sleep in down by the river originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 17:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bear opens car door, locks himself in, honks horn to alert owner

  12-05-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,HondaSmarter than the average bear, smart enough to get in - but not smart enough to get out.Continue reading Bear opens car door, locks himself in, honks horn to alert owner Bear opens car door, locks himself in, honks horn to alert owner originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk's underground traffic tunnel looks like hyperspace

  12-05-2017 21:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,FutureWarning: the video might cause motion sickness or seizures thanks to the rapid acceleration and flashing lights.Continue reading Elon Musk's underground traffic tunnel looks like hyperspace Elon Musk's underground traffic tunnel looks like hyperspace originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 15:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Group 1 names Quinn non-executive chairman

  12-05-2017 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Group 1 dealership group named 15-year board member Stephen Quinn as non-executive chairman, replacing John Adams.
  
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• Lincoln expands Chauffeur service to 2nd market

  12-05-2017 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lincoln is expanding a recently-launched pilot program that lets users summon a chauffeur to drive them around in their own car.
  
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• Driver killed in crash with bus carrying 55 Tesla workers near S.F.

  12-05-2017 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A collision between a bus transporting 55 Tesla employees and a VW Beetle east of San Francisco resulted in the death of the car's driver.
  
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• The Chevrolet Volt doesn't get enough respect

  12-05-2017 20:01
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Hatchback,Hybrid,Open RoadBased on its' capabilities, features and how it drives, it deserves more appreciation and consideration in the market.Continue reading The Chevrolet Volt doesn't get enough respect The Chevrolet Volt doesn't get enough respect originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Belgian scientists turn polluted air into hydrogen fuel

  12-05-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Alternative Fuels,Emerging TechnologiesIt's a tiny proof-of-concept device, for now.Continue reading Belgian scientists turn polluted air into hydrogen fuel Belgian scientists turn polluted air into hydrogen fuel originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla employee bus crash kills off-duty cop

  12-05-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:TeslaThe accident was allegedly caused by severe glare that prevented the bus driver from seeing the vehicle struck.Continue readingTesla employee bus crash kills off-duty copTesla employee bus crash kills off-duty cop originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Motor, Kia, ordered to recall 240,000 vehicles in South Korea

  12-05-2017 18:50
  
  The South Korean government ordered Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors to recall 240,000 vehicles over safety defects reported by a whistle blower, according to a local media report.
  
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• Loyalty to one car insurance company leaves you £1,400 worse off over 10 years

  12-05-2017 18:41
  
  Motorists who fail to shop around for insurance have been found to overpay by £1,400 over a decade 2017-05-12 17:40 Drivers who fail to switch car insurance providers have been found to overpay by £1,400 over a decade compared to those who shop around. 
  An audit of 9,000 motorists by research agency Consumer Intelligence found drivers who stick with the same car insurer after the first year lose on average £63 compared to those who switch providers.
  The longer drivers sta
  
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• Is the 2017 Ford GT the best road-going racer ever?

  12-05-2017 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Ford GT might be the closest any carmaker has come to making a race car that can be driven on city streets with relative ease.
  
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• 2017 Honda Civic Si goes on sale tomorrow, starts at $24,775

  12-05-2017 18:29
  
  Filed under:Honda,Coupe,Sedan,PerformanceSummer tires are an additional $200.Continue reading 2017 Honda Civic Si goes on sale tomorrow, starts at $24,775 2017 Honda Civic Si goes on sale tomorrow, starts at $24,775 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 12:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes EQ Concept ride review

  12-05-2017 18:20
  
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  Image 1 of 12 12 May, 2017 11:00pmKyle Fortune
  We go for a passenger ride in the Mercedes EQ concept, which previews the 2019 EQC production model that's set to arrive in 2019The EQ might just represent the biggest shift in Mercedes’s long history of producing cars. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2016, the EQ brand spearheads the firm’s push to future mobility, via a range of all-electric and plug-in hybrid models. The new EQ brand promises 10 fully battery powered
  
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• Hino expands Toyota parts output in Arkansas

  12-05-2017 18:08
  
  Hino Motors Manufacturing USA has officially started production of Toyota Tacoma rear axles and front knuckle assemblies in Arkansas.
  
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• Skoda Octavia Estate vs VW Golf Estate vs Renault Megane Sport Tourer

  12-05-2017 18:03
  
  Three cars packing style, comfort and the latest tech go head-to-head in this battle of the best practical and spacious estates 2017-05-13 10:00 In the age of the rugged SUV and trendy crossover, it would be easy to overlook the humble estate. With their emphasis on practicality, these are cars that are bought with the head, not the heart.However, look past the pedestrian image and you’ll discover the latest compact load-luggers have more to offer. Not only are these cars roomier than sim
  
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• Pothole related call-outs rise by 63 per cent

  12-05-2017 17:54
  
  Deteriorating road standards have resulted in a surge in pothole-related damage to cars 2017-05-15 00:01 The deteriorating quality of British roads has come to light in a new study which found pothole-related breakdowns have surged by 63 per cent from last year. 
  Despite a mild and comparatively dry winter, breakdown provider RAC, saw its patrols attend 63 per cent more pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2017 than they did over the same period last year.
  Between January and
  
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• New Suzuki Swift AllGrip 2017 review

  12-05-2017 17:54
  
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  Image 1 of 15 12 May, 2017 5:00pmLawrence Allan
  The new Suzuki Swift is available with four-wheel-drive - a unique selling-point in the supermini sector - but is it worth the extra cost?The all-new Suzuki Swift hits showrooms next month, and the Japanese carmaker has some ambitious targets planned for it. Swift sales in the UK peaked at 15,000 cars in 2007, but last year the brand’s second best seller managed just 11,000 units. The target for Suzuki is to double that by next
  
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• Growing U.S. used-car glut is a consumer's dream, automakers' nightmare

  12-05-2017 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A deluge of lightly-used cars in the U.S. is good news for independent dealers, auto auction houses and car buyers, who stand to benefit from a bountiful supply of quality vehicles.
  
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• Self-driving cars could soon be cheaper and easier to build

  12-05-2017 16:58
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Videos,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousAIMotive's autonomous driving system uses low-cost cameras instead of lidar.Continue reading Self-driving cars could soon be cheaper and easier to build Self-driving cars could soon be cheaper and easier to build originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 10:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A quarter of drivers lie about penalty points on their car insurance forms

  12-05-2017 16:51
  
  Drivers are lying to their insurers despite the fact that those who withhold details risk invalidating their insurance, and prosecution2017-05-13 00:01 Nearly a quarter of drivers have lied to their car insurer about points on their licence, a new study has found.
  According to the RAC, 23 per cent of drivers have not informed their insurer about penalty points on their driving licences. There are currently 2.8 million drivers with points on their licence, meaning around 654,158 drivers are risk
  
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• StoreDot demos EV battery that reaches a full charge in 5 minutes

  12-05-2017 16:19
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricThe Israeli startup says it is working to achieve mass production as soon as possible.Continue reading StoreDot demos EV battery that reaches a full charge in 5 minutes StoreDot demos EV battery that reaches a full charge in 5 minutes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 10:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Koenigsegg Agera RS crashes in testing

  12-05-2017 15:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Koenigsegg,Safety,Europe,Performance,SupercarsThe driver and passenger were taken to the hospital, then released.Continue reading Koenigsegg Agera RS crashes in testing Koenigsegg Agera RS crashes in testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• DriveNow launches Helsinki carsharing service

  12-05-2017 15:42
  
  DriveNow, the carsharing joint venture of the BMW Group and Sixt SE, is bringing its range of services to Helsinki.
  
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• BMW i8 Spyder on track for 2019

  12-05-2017 15:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,BMW,Convertible,Electric,SupercarsBMW's hybrid supercar convertible is almost ready.Continue reading BMW i8 Spyder on track for 2019 BMW i8 Spyder on track for 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A closer look at the road-legal Dallara

  12-05-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Coupe,Lightweight,Performance,RacingIt's said to get a Ford Ecoboost 2.3 turbo.Continue reading A closer look at the road-legal Dallara A closer look at the road-legal Dallara originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford almost sent a Franken-Stang to Le Mans

  12-05-2017 15:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Motorsports,FordPhoenix succeeded where Project Silver failed.Continue reading Ford almost sent a Franken-Stang to Le Mans Ford almost sent a Franken-Stang to Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 09:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The week - the time saving autonomous car

  12-05-2017 14:55
  If a self-driving car could give you back an hour each day, how would you use it?
  
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• EPA beats Honda to revealing Civic Type R's mpg: 22/28/25

  12-05-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Honda,Hatchback,PerformanceSo, how does that compare with its most obvious rivals?Continue reading EPA beats Honda to revealing Civic Type R's mpg: 22/28/25 EPA beats Honda to revealing Civic Type R's mpg: 22/28/25 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• “There are easier ways to make money than establishing new car brands”

  12-05-2017 14:27
  
  Mike Rutherford thinks there are far easier ways for car entrepreneurs to make money than starting new brands and building new factories 2017-05-13 17:00 Billionaires are still rare, but breeding faster. Eight years ago, there were fewer than 800, collectively worth around $2trillion. Today, more than 2,000 exist, worth a total of almost $8trillion.
  There are plenty in the energy, financial, property, pharmaceutical, tech and other ‘traditional’ fields. Then there are others who mak
  
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• Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.25 million pickups for software error

  12-05-2017 14:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler said it is recalling more than 1.25 million pickups worldwide to address a software error linked to reports of one crash death and two injuries.
  
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• FCA recalls 1.25M trucks for software error in fatal crash

  12-05-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Chrysler,Fiat,TruckAirbag could fail to deploy in rollover.Continue reading FCA recalls 1.25M trucks for software error in fatal crash FCA recalls 1.25M trucks for software error in fatal crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BRIEF-Group 1 Automotive appoints new chairman of the board - Reuters

  12-05-2017 13:28 via reuters.com
  
  BRIEF-Group 1 Automotive appoints new chairman of the board
  Reuters
  ... * Group 1 Automotive Inc- Stephen D. Quinn has been elected by its board to serve as non-executive chairman of its board of directors. * Group 1 Automotive Inc - Quinn has replaced John L. Adams, whose incumbency spanned twelve years. * Group 1 ...
  
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• Yokohama Q1 profit up 56% to US$50m

  12-05-2017 13:22
  
  Yokohama has recorded first quarter profit attributable to its parent up 56% to US$50.1m on a 32% increase in operating income to JPY9.1bn and a 14.2% increase in net sales, to JPY47.7bn.
  
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• RAC/Navya to deploy autonomous vehicle technology in Australia/overseas

  12-05-2017 13:16
  
  RAC has expanded its partnership with the French-based designer and manufacturer of its Intellibus, Navya, to help facilitate further deployments of autonomous vehicle technology in Australia and overseas.
  
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• Leoni Supervisory Board appoints new chairman

  12-05-2017 13:15
  
  Leoni has appointed president and CEO, Klaus Probst as chairman after a vote by shareholders at the company's Annual General Meeting.
  
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• Wia buys out IHI from its turbocharger JV

  12-05-2017 13:10
  
  South Korean auto parts manufacturer Hyundai Wia Corporation has taken full control its turbocharger joint venture with Japan's IHI Corporation.
  
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• Fastned inks charging deal with Transport for London

  12-05-2017 13:09
  
  Charging network company, Fastned has signed a framework agreement with Transport for London to realise rapid charging stations in the Greater London Area.
  
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• Waymo case against Uber sent by judge to U.S. prosecutors

  12-05-2017 12:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The judge presiding over Waymo's trade-secrets theft lawsuit against Uber asked federal prosecutors to investigate the claims in the case.
  
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• Kongsberg unveils Q1 revenue up 11% to EUR270m

  12-05-2017 11:57
  
  Kongsberg has posted first quarter revenue of EUR270m (US$294m), an increase of EUR27m or 11% compared to the same period last year.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Audi Q5 2.0 TDI and the future SQ5s

  12-05-2017 11:50
  Audi had an instant hit on its hands when it decided to take on the Volvo XC60 and BMW X3 with the first Q5 in 2008. Which is why even with fresh engines and a thoroughly revamped platform, the new model looks not dissimilar to the previous one.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Jaguar F-TYPE SVR

  12-05-2017 11:47
  Jaguar's new 300PS four-cylinder F-TYPE might have a great CO2 number but can its many attributes compare to the magnificence of the 575PS supercharged V8 which powers the F-TYPE SVR?
  
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• ANALYSIS - future Mercedes-Benz SUVs and pick-ups

  12-05-2017 11:45
  This is the fifth of six features examining the current and future models of Daimler brands. Its focus is on Mercedes-Benz crossovers, SUVs and pick-ups. The final feature will be on electric vehicles.
  
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• Land Rover Discovery review

  12-05-2017 11:28
  
  For: Incredibly spacious, keen entry-level pricing , massively practical, clever tech optionsOur Rating: 
  5
  Against: Divisive styling, higher spec models are expensive, 4cyl diesel still not as efficient as rivals2017
  New Discovery offers Range Rover refinement with a better value price tag, given it packs more practicality and plenty of techThe fifth-generation Land Rover Discovery is incredibly refined, while the addition of Land Rover’s twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel eng
  
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• ANALYSIS - Why EMP2 is key to Peugeot 3008 SUV's weight

  12-05-2017 11:23
  Production of vehicles which share Groupe PSA's EMP2 architecture is on the rise, with one of the more successful being the Peugeot 3008. Even if its sales can't match those of the Nissan Qashqai and VW Tiguan in Europe, this C segment SUV is greatly aiding Peugeot's mission to lift both image and margins.
  
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• ANALYSIS - How EMP2 is key to Peugeot 3008 SUV

  12-05-2017 11:23
  
  Production of vehicles which share Groupe PSA's EMP2 architecture is on the rise, with one of the more successful being the Peugeot 3008. Even if its sales can't match those of the Nissan Qashqai and VW Tiguan in Europe, this C segment SUV is greatly aiding Peugeot's mission to lift both image and margins.
  
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• Hella places EUR300m corporate bond on capital market

  12-05-2017 11:21
  
  Hella has successfully placed a corporate bond of more than EUR300m (US$326m) on the capital market.
  
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• Brazil to triple auto exports to Colombia, VW wins Mexico engine deal

  12-05-2017 11:21
  Brazil's second vehicle trade agreement, outside the Mercosur region, is set to take effect within 30 days. The first was with Mexico a decade ago and, now, Colombia is opening up without the previous burden of a 16% import tax.
  
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• Haldex appoints Andreas Ekberg as temporary CFO

  12-05-2017 11:13
  
  Haldex has temporarily appointed Andreas Ekberg as CFO, joining the supplier on by 1 June at the latest.
  
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