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• Shelby's widebody Mustang is a concept, but its Super Snake F-150 is production bound

  18-05-2017 23:40
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Coupe,Truck,Concept Cars,PerformanceOnly 150 F-150s will be built this year.Continue reading Shelby's widebody Mustang is a concept, but its Super Snake F-150 is production bound Shelby's widebody Mustang is a concept, but its Super Snake F-150 is production bound originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 17:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This is why they call it a Land Rover, not a Sea Rover

  18-05-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,Land RoverThe sea, the sand, the strange sounds from under the engine ...Continue reading This is why they call it a Land Rover, not a Sea Rover This is why they call it a Land Rover, not a Sea Rover originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rich kid uses puppy to polish Maserati as Internet howls

  18-05-2017 23:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Maserati"No puppy was harmed in this video – all smiles and tail wags here."Continue reading Rich kid uses puppy to polish Maserati as Internet howls Rich kid uses puppy to polish Maserati as Internet howls originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk's following helps Tesla lead Twitter engagement among brands in April

  18-05-2017 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Motor's anticipated electric semi truck helped the company grab first place in Twitter engagement among brands for April, according to ListenFirst Media.
  
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• VW's Mueller says successor likely to come from within, report says

  18-05-2017 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen will likely pick a new CEO from within the carmaker's own ranks, CEO Matthias Mueller told a German newspaper.
  
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• Automotive testing track launched - The Hindu

  18-05-2017 21:13
  
  Automotive testing track launched
  The Hindu
  Union Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Minister Anant G. Geete on Thursday formally inaugurated the test track facility at Oragadam for automotive firms in Chennai. The facility is developed by The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) Chennai, ...and more »
  
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• Kiwano The Scooter That Follows You | Autoblog Minute

  18-05-2017 21:04
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe Kiwano K01 is a one wheel handheld electric scooter with wireless control and a "follow me" feature. It is water resistant, has a 20 mile range, and is constructed with carbon fiber and zinc alloy. Orders to ship in July of 2017.Continue reading Kiwano The Scooter That Follows You | Autoblog Minute Kiwano The Scooter That Follows You | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 15:04:26 EDT.Please see our terms for use
  
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• Hot new Skoda Karoq vRS on the cards

  18-05-2017 20:58
  
  The Skoda Karoq has just been revealed but a hot Karoq vRS version could be hot on its heels along with Sportline, Scout and PHEV models 2017-05-18 20:35 The new Skoda Karoq range of family SUVs will expand rapidly over the next 12 months to include SportLine and Scout versions - and officials admit that plug-in hybrid and high-performance vRS editions of the car are also under consideration.
  Skoda expects the Karoq to comfortably outsell the car it replaces, the Yeti, which enjoyed its best ev
  
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• Gogoro and Bosch launch electric scooter-sharing service in Paris

  18-05-2017 20:57
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Transportation Alternatives,Europe,Motorcycle,ElectricThe scooters use swappable batteries to eliminate waiting for a charge.Continue reading Gogoro and Bosch launch electric scooter-sharing service in Paris Gogoro and Bosch launch electric scooter-sharing service in Paris originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 14:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Subaru Forester joins the black-out bandwagon with Black Edition

  18-05-2017 20:40
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Crossover,BudgetThe package is an extra $1,150.Continue reading 2018 Subaru Forester joins the black-out bandwagon with Black Edition 2018 Subaru Forester joins the black-out bandwagon with Black Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - Renegade 2.0-litre diesel and future small Jeeps

  18-05-2017 20:28
  It might be three years old now but still the smallest Jeep just keeps on gathering strength. The boxy-chunky-cute styling give the Renegade global appeal, as the growing list of production locations worldwide attests.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Renegade 2.0-litre diesel and future Jeeps

  18-05-2017 20:28
  It might be three years old now but still the smallest Jeep just keeps on gathering strength. The boxy-chunky-cute styling give the Renegade global appeal, as the growing list of production locations worldwide attests.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Kia Niro Hybrid and future derivatives

  18-05-2017 20:25
  For its first attempt at a bespoke hybrid car, Kia came up with a crossover. Even if sales are nowhere near the level of the Prius, the Niro does seem to have found itself an ever expanding pool of keen buyers.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Kia Niro HEV and future derivatives

  18-05-2017 20:25
  For its first attempt at a bespoke hybrid car, Kia came up with a crossover. Even if sales are nowhere near the level of the Prius, the Niro does seem to have found itself an ever expanding pool of keen buyers.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Kodiaq and future Skoda SUVs

  18-05-2017 20:24
  Skoda is making big money and ever more vehicles, while extra models - including more SUVs - are on the way. There is no doubting the steady rise in sales and ROI, but the question needs to be asked: does the new Kodiaq offer the value for money which has hitherto been one of the main reasons for the company's success?
  
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• ANALYSIS - current and future BMW SUVs

  18-05-2017 20:15
  BMW Group, which built 2.37m vehicles in 2016, has an internal target of expanding this to three million by 2020 and in so doing outpace Mercedes-Benz. Mini has a supporting role in the plan but the heavy lifting will have to be done by the BMW brand. Which means the heavy lifting will fall mainly on the shoulders of multiple as yet unseen SUVs.
  
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• ANALYSIS - current and future BMW cars

  18-05-2017 20:14
  Due to Audi's now resolved dispute with its Chinese dealer network, BMW Group recently became the biggest premium manufacturer in the world's largest market. Cash-rich yet needing to be cautious due to its relatively small size compared to Volkswagen AG and Daimler AG, BMW is pouring money into renewing both its global model range and trying to create sub-segments which it could dominate in the 2020s.
  
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• ANALYSIS - BMW's Mini, Rolls-Royce and Zinoro future models

  18-05-2017 20:08
  This is the second BMW Group feature on the topic of current and future models. The first looked at BMW brand passenger cars. Now, it is the turn of Mini, Rolls-Royce and a joint venture Chinese brand, Zinoro. The third feature will concentrate on BMW SUVs as well as the brand's electric models.
  
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• Trump administration triggers launch of NAFTA renegotiations

  18-05-2017 20:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,United StatesWASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Thursday formally launched its effort to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico to try to win better terms for US workers and manufacturers.With a letter to lawmakers, Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he triggered a 90-day consultation period with Congress, industries and the American public that would allow talks over one of the world's biggest trading blocs to begin
  
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• Four automakers agree to $553 million settlement to resolve Takata claims

  18-05-2017 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Four automakers agreed to a $553 million settlement to address class-action claims covering owners of nearly 16 million vehicles with potentially defective Takata airbags.
  
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• These are the cars most likely to be damaged in an accident

  18-05-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,United StatesCar accidents may be an inevitable part of our daily lives, but some cars and trucks are more likely to be involved in crashes than others.Continue reading These are the cars most likely to be damaged in an accident These are the cars most likely to be damaged in an accident originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. seeks to shift trade tides as it starts NAFTA overhaul

  18-05-2017 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Trump administration took its first formal step toward renegotiating NAFTA, setting the stage for talks that could have a major impact on automakers and suppliers.
  
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• 4 automakers agree to $553M settlement of Takata airbag claims

  18-05-2017 19:17
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,BMW,Mazda,Subaru,Toyota16 million car owners affected.Continue reading 4 automakers agree to $553M settlement of Takata airbag claims 4 automakers agree to $553M settlement of Takata airbag claims originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 13:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan teases next-gen Leaf: 'Coming soon'

  18-05-2017 18:56
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Green Automakers,Long-Term Garage,ElectricLook for autonomous tech and a 200-plus mile range.Continue reading Nissan teases next-gen Leaf: 'Coming soon' Nissan teases next-gen Leaf: 'Coming soon' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 12:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden in induced coma after car-bike crash

  18-05-2017 18:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Motorcycle,RacingHe suffered a cerebral edema and lower body fractures.Continue reading MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden in induced coma after car-bike crash MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden in induced coma after car-bike crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi pledges transparency amid emissions probes

  18-05-2017 18:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Audi's CEO pledged full transparency as the company recovers from its diesel emissions fraud but shareholders pressed managers to disclose more about the scandal.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz partners with Vivint to sell solar energy storage

  18-05-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Automakers,Green Culture,SolarVivint supplies the solar panels and takes care of the installation.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz partners with Vivint to sell solar energy storage Mercedes-Benz partners with Vivint to sell solar energy storage originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Design a car | The List #0030

  18-05-2017 18:05
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,The List,Videos,Original VideoOn this episode of The List, Patrick and Jessi learn the entire vehicle design process from start to finish and try their hand at designing their very own car at the Art Center College of Design.Continue reading Design a car | The List #0030 Design a car | The List #0030 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 12:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley Bentayga swoops in with falconry makeover by Mulliner

  18-05-2017 17:31
  
  Bespoke Bentley Bentayga arrives with unique falconry kit and inspired makeover, undertaken by Mulliner 2017-05-18 16:30 Bentley has added another feather to the Bentayga's cap with the help of Mulliner – the firm’s bespoke, personal commissioning division.
  This latest modified Bentayga is what the firm calls “the ultimate accessory for the falconry enthusiast”, and it features a series of bespoke installations in the boot, designed to house all the equipment a Bentley o
  
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• FCA could face more U.S. litigation over diesel emissions

  18-05-2017 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Justice Department is preparing to file a civil suit against Fiat Chrysler for selling 104,000 vehicles that emit excess diesel emissions, according to several reports.
  
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• American cars: Fast and furious these days

  18-05-2017 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The horses in the auto industry are running free. If a 1976 driver were to somehow get behind the wheel of a 2017 car, whiplash would likely result. Horsepower in the U.S.
  
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• Engineering and Automotive Centre relaunches at Shrewsbury College following £1m investment - shropshirelive.com

  18-05-2017 17:11
  
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  Engineering and Automotive Centre relaunches at Shrewsbury College following £1m investment
  shropshirelive.com
  Shrewsbury College's Engineering Department today unveiled nearly a million pounds of state-of-the-art equipment to help train the engineers of tomorrow. Marches LEP Director Gill Hamer unveils a plaque at the unveiling. Shrewsbury College, part of the ...
  
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• Chrysler may be testing a Hellcat 300

  18-05-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chrysler,Australia,Middle East,Sedan,PerformanceIt may be for foreign markets.Continue reading Chrysler may be testing a Hellcat 300 Chrysler may be testing a Hellcat 300 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA not abandoning GM&S as liquidation deadline looms

  18-05-2017 16:42
  PSA says it has other suppliers lined up should stamping supplier, GM&S enter liquidation next week after a fraught stand-off which has seen footage of disgruntled staff destroying plant machinery and attaching gas cylinders to a factory tower.
  
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• Robert Mueller will leave Takata fund role to head Russia investigation

  18-05-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalMueller was the lead on a compensation fund for those affected by Takata airbags.Continue reading Robert Mueller will leave Takata fund role to head Russia investigation Robert Mueller will leave Takata fund role to head Russia investigation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Forza Championship winner to stand on podium at Le Mans

  18-05-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Toys/Games,PorscheTurn 10 Studios has worked with Porsche and the ACO to bring eSports to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.Continue reading Forza Championship winner to stand on podium at Le Mans Forza Championship winner to stand on podium at Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM will cut operations in India, South Africa

  18-05-2017 15:36
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,GM,Africa,IndiaGM, like Ford, has found it increasingly expensive to compete in emerging markets outside of China.Continue reading GM will cut operations in India, South Africa GM will cut operations in India, South Africa originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 09:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Cologne plant starts RHD Fiesta production

  18-05-2017 15:06
  Following on from the start of production of the redesigned Fiesta, Ford of Europe has now begun right-hand drive output in Cologne, Germany.
  
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• VW China JV recalls 600,000 cars

  18-05-2017 14:44
  
  A Volkswagen AG joint venture in China, FAW-Volkswagen Automobile, will recall 577,590 Golf and Sagitar cars in the country because of a headlight fuse defect that may lead to potential safety risks, the state's quality watchdog was cited as saying.
  
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• Qualcomm shows off wireless charging of EVs by road surface

  18-05-2017 14:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricCould be an important feature for self-driving cars.Continue reading Qualcomm shows off wireless charging of EVs by road surface Qualcomm shows off wireless charging of EVs by road surface originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 08:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive sector finds unclassifiable biocide uses - Chemical Watch (subscription)

  18-05-2017 14:29
  Automotive sector finds unclassifiable biocide uses
  Chemical Watch (subscription)
  Treated article uses which are not appropriate for any of the biocidal products Regulation's (BPR) 22 product types are being uncovered by the automotive industry's biocides taskforce. According to guidelines, issued by the taskforce last year, most ...
  
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• US prepares to sue Fiat Chrysler over diesel emissions testing

  18-05-2017 14:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Chrysler,Fiat,DieselFCA is accused of not revealing software to defeat testing on Jeep Grand Cherokees and Ram trucks.Continue reading US prepares to sue Fiat Chrysler over diesel emissions testing US prepares to sue Fiat Chrysler over diesel emissions testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nice car seeks Millennials | 2018 Acura TLX First Drive

  18-05-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Acura,First Drives,First Ride,Sedan,LuxuryIt's a decent refresh. Is it enough?Continue reading Nice car seeks Millennials | 2018 Acura TLX First Drive Nice car seeks Millennials | 2018 Acura TLX First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 May 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best new cars for 2019 and beyond

  18-05-2017 12:45
  
  These are the best new cars set to arrive in 2019 and further into the future, featuring EVs, hybrids, SUVs and sports cars... 2017-05-21 09:00 If 2018 is set to be the year of the SUV, it looks as if the best new cars for 2019 and beyond will be all about electrification, as there are a host of new hybrid and full EV models in the pipeline.
  All-new electric cars such as the Volkswagen I.D., Porsche Mission E, Mercedes EQA and Mercedes EQC are leading the way as we head towards the end of the d
  
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• Volvo Cars to begin vehicle assembly in India with Volvo Group help

  18-05-2017 12:43
  Geely's Volvo Cars is to start vehicle assembly operations in India in 2017, in conjunction with Volvo Group, the truck, bus and construction equipment manufacturer which already builds vehicles in the country.
  
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• Sogefi to build coil spring plant for passenger cars in China

  18-05-2017 12:40
  
  Sogefi, the automotive components company of the CIR Group, has announced a project to start coil spring production for passenger cars in China at the end of 2018.
  
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• Constellium boosts Bosch ABS supply deal

  18-05-2017 12:36
  
  Constellium has signed a new, multi-year contract with Robert Bosch to supply anti-lock braking system (ABS) profiles.
  
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• PSA reportedly talking Aisin gearbox build in France

  18-05-2017 12:27
  PSA Group reportedly is in talks to build Toyota-owned supplier Aisin's automatic gearboxes at one of its own plants.
  
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• Caught by the fuzz! New Bentley captured by police on the M6

  18-05-2017 12:13
  
  Police officer films the upcoming Bentley Continental GT in disguise on the M6 outside Stafford 2017-05-18 11:10 Hello, hello, hello, this is the sort of cop show that we at Auto Express can really get into. You’ve heard of Police Camera Action, well one of our eagle-eyed traffic police officers has filmed his own version without a delinquent on a moped in sight.Instead, it’s the new Bentley Continental GT that stars. The car is expected to officially arrive in 2018 but was spotted
  
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• New Skoda Rapid 2017 facelift review

  18-05-2017 12:00
  
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  A series of light updates has done little to improve the Skoda Rapid, as it's still beaten by its more modern hatchback rivalsThe Skoda Rapid isn’t a big seller in Britain, with its more desirable Spaceback brother currently accounting for over 80 per cent of sales. The diesels versions are even less popular, as buyers favour the quieter and quicker turbo petrols.
  It’s easy to see why that is when you get in the standard Rapi
  
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