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• The 2018 Ram Limited Tungsten Edition is rough-neck luxury

  27-06-2017 23:33
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,RAM,TruckAnd a suede headliner to match.Continue reading The 2018 Ram Limited Tungsten Edition is rough-neck luxury The 2018 Ram Limited Tungsten Edition is rough-neck luxury originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Florida dealership protection law takes effect

  27-06-2017 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Florida's governor signed a new dealership protection law, limiting how often automakers can mandate store renovations and how they can apply sales-effectiveness standards.
  
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• Key Safety plans to drop Takata name, boost airbag ties with Daicel

  27-06-2017 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Key Safety Systems Inc., the U.S. airbag maker that agreed to buy Takata, plans to unify the products under its own brand and expand ties with other inflator suppliers including Japan's Daicel.
  
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• From Colorado with mud | 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Video Review

  27-06-2017 23:02
  
  Filed under:Videos,Chevrolet,Truck,Off-RoadWe went to the State of Colorado to check out the Truck of Colorado – specifically, the off-road ready ZR2.Continue readingFrom Colorado with mud | 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Video ReviewFrom Colorado with mud | 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Video Review originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Keller, Mercer team up to advise startups

  27-06-2017 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Well-known industry analysts Maryann Keller and Glenn Mercer are teaming up to advise startups and investors new to the auto industry.
  
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• U.S. House panel spars over self-driving car rules

  27-06-2017 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Republicans and Democrats in Congress sparred on Tuesday over U.S. states setting rules for testing and deployment of self-driving cars.
  
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• Editor’s Note: Check out our updated homepage

  27-06-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Chevrolet,Truck,Off-RoadWe've got a new design language. We hope you like it.Continue reading Editor’s Note: Check out our updated homepage Editor’s Note: Check out our updated homepage originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FEV North America to expand vehicle testing at new tech center

  27-06-2017 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The cornerstone of FEV North America's expanded suburban Detroit campus will be a vehicle emissions test center -- adding to its existing prototyping, design and development facilities.
  
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• Association asks Mercer to study auction of the future

  27-06-2017 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The National Auto Auction Association has tapped Glenn Mercer to study the wholesale auction of the future.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1980 Porsche 928

  27-06-2017 21:34
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Porsche,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceThe 928 was a revolutionary machine in 1980, and its price tag put it in the same league as the Mercedes-Benz SL and Jaguar XJ-S.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1980 Porsche 928 Junkyard Gem: 1980 Porsche 928 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ford Fiesta 2017 review

  27-06-2017 19:57
  
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  Image 1 of 29 27 Jun, 2017 7:15pmJames Disdale
  The all-new Ford Fiesta has arrived, but what's it like on the road? We find out...We’ve seen it on the motorshow stands and been up close and personal during static photo shoots, but after months of waiting we’re finally going to get behind the wheel of one of the most eagerly awaited cars of 2017 - the all-new Ford Fiesta.
  The newcomer certainly has some big shoes to fill because, even after eight years on sale, its prede
  
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• Progress on the road to autonomy

  27-06-2017 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's going to be many years, decades perhaps, until self-driving vehicles integrate safely onto the nation's roads and transport passengers 100 percent safely 100 percent of the time.
  
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• Ford hikes Expedition pricing across all trims

  27-06-2017 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Ford Expedition's first redesign in 20 years will be priced $4,500 to $8,500 more than the current model.
  
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• Camry ups its game without losing its soul

  27-06-2017 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The only thing the midsize sedan kept from the previous generation was the Toyota logo and its reason to be.
  
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• Ford hatching Ranger Raptor variant, spy photos show

  27-06-2017 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford is hatching plans for a Raptor performance variant of the forthcoming Ranger midsize pickup, based on spy photos taken near the company's product development center in Michigan.
  
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• Ram spy photos hint at longer wheelbase, split tailgate

  27-06-2017 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Some features of the next-generation Ram 1500, an apparent longer wheelbase and a new tailgate that folds down and splits in the middle to provide closer access to the bed, have emerged based on new spy photos.
  
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• Genesis G70 comes into focus to take on BMW 3 series

  27-06-2017 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With its global debut just a few months away, Genesis' first-ever G70 is coming into focus. Spy photographers captured a pair of the new luxury sport sedans undergoing hot-weather testing, alongside a pair of BMW 3-series models for benchmarking.
  
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• 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody: Wider, grippier, faster

  27-06-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Coupe,PerformanceDodge is taking orders in July.Continue reading 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody: Wider, grippier, faster 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody: Wider, grippier, faster originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover SVO eyes bespoke sports car to rival Mercedes-AMG

  27-06-2017 17:53
  
  JLR's Special Vehicle Operations division is keen to create its own bespoke sports car in the wake of the Project 7 and new Project 8 2017-06-28 00:01 Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division, responsible for the new XE SV Project 8, will build its own bespoke models in the future, according to brand boss John Edwards.
  Rather than sticking to enhanced versions of existing models like F-Type-based Project 7 and XE-based Project 8, the SVO division will also target cars
  
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• Porsche says half of its sales will be electric by 2023

  27-06-2017 17:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,ElectricPorsche, whose electric-vehicle presence has been minimal, is planning a jump in electric-vehicle production over the next six years.Continue reading Porsche says half of its sales will be electric by 2023 Porsche says half of its sales will be electric by 2023 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge arrives with extra power

  27-06-2017 17:38
  
  The convertible Rolls-Royce Dawn joins the Wraith and Ghost in getting the Black Badge treatment 2017-06-28 08:00 Rolls-Royce has added a third car to its ‘Black Badge’ string of bespoke luxury cars, introducing a convertible to the line-up in the form of the new Dawn Black Badge.
  It lines up alongside Black Badge versions of the Wraith and Ghost, both of which were unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show back in 2016. The new Dawn makes its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of
  
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• Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge arrives at Goodwood

  27-06-2017 17:38
  
  The convertible Rolls-Royce Dawn joins the Wraith and Ghost in getting the Black Badge treatment 2017-06-29 13:00 Rolls-Royce has added a third car to its ‘Black Badge’ string of bespoke luxury cars, introducing a convertible to the line-up in the form of the new Dawn Black Badge. It's been officially unveiled at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
  It lines up alongside Black Badge versions of the Wraith and Ghost, both of which were debuted at the Geneva Motor S
  
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• Sell Your Own: 2006 Pontiac GTO

  27-06-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Pontiac,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Coupe,PerformanceIntroduced as a manned-up option for Pontiac's compact Tempest, the early GTO was 389 cubic inches of romp and stomp.Continue reading Sell Your Own: 2006 Pontiac GTO Sell Your Own: 2006 Pontiac GTO originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Getac launches fully rugged A140 tablet for automotive field ... - Land Mobile magazine

  27-06-2017 17:11 via landmobile.co.uk
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  Getac launches fully rugged A140 tablet for automotive field ...
  Land Mobile magazine
  Getac has launched its A140 fully rugged tablet, which it claims is the largest and most secure tablet it has ever produced, and has been designed with input ...and more »
  
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• FCA's recall campaign fails to impress safety advocate Claybrook

  27-06-2017 16:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FCA cast itself as a noble corporate citizen with a campaign to reduce the huge number of open recalls across the industry. Safety advocate Joan Claybrook wasn't impressed.
  
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• Volkswagen wants younger and leaner management

  27-06-2017 16:40
  
  The Volkswagen brand says it is continuing to boost productivity and on the path to a younger and leaner management tier as part of a move to a more performance orientated corporate culture.
  
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• China Automotive Wiring Harness Industry Report 2017 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  27-06-2017 16:36 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  China Automotive Wiring Harness Industry Report 2017
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global market share of Japanese automotive wiring harness manufacturers YAZAKI and SUMITOMO ELECTRIC adds up to over 50%, and the global market ...and more »
  
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• West Virginia latest state to set fees for electric cars, plug-in hybrids

  27-06-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,United States,Electric,Hybrid,HydrogenWest Virginia next month will add $100 annual fees for plug-in hybrids, $200 for battery-electric vehicles.Continue reading West Virginia latest state to set fees for electric cars, plug-in hybrids West Virginia latest state to set fees for electric cars, plug-in hybrids originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• 2018 Dodge Durango R/T gets SRT looks without the power

  27-06-2017 16:20
  
  Filed under:Crossover,SUVThe Durango GT gets a new optional hood.Continue reading 2018 Dodge Durango R/T gets SRT looks without the power 2018 Dodge Durango R/T gets SRT looks without the power originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - Infiniti Q60 3.0 Sport Tech

  27-06-2017 16:09
  The latest Q60 will never be a big seller for Infiniti and with the contraction of the global market for convertibles, there probably won't be a replacement for the old-shape open car. Even so, this challenger for the BMW 4 Series, Mercedes C-Class and Audi Q5 coupés is both a big step forward over the old-shape car and an underrated alternative to the segment leaders.
  
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• ANALYSIS - current and future GMC trucks and SUVs

  27-06-2017 16:02
  GMC is General Motors' second largest division by sales volume in North America. While traditionally a truck brand, it continues to evolve, with smaller and more fuel efficient SUVs and crossovers added in recent years. That strategy is working well, with sales for the year to the end of May reaching 221,741 units, a year on year gain of five per cent.
  
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• New Ferrari 488 variant spied at the 'Ring

  27-06-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ferrari,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsThis could either be a high-performance variant or a low-cost Dino.Continue reading New Ferrari 488 variant spied at the 'Ring New Ferrari 488 variant spied at the 'Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Aygo gains bright new x-cite trim

  27-06-2017 15:54
  
  Toyota's city car gets a black and red makeover with new x-cite model 2017-06-27 14:52 Yet another member of the Toyota Aygo family has landed in the form of the new Aygo x-cite, and it’s on sale now. 
  The new x-cite model is only available as a five-door, and it only comes in one colour – a bright gloss red, with contrasting black accents.
  • Best city cars on sale 2017
  With a roof and door mirrors finished in gloss black, the same finish is applied to the car’s trad
  
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• Ride-sharing age may give struggling rental companies a lifeline

  27-06-2017 15:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Old-school rental-car agencies may have a road map to prosper in the age of self-driving taxis after all.
  
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• Safety advocates want Congress to go slow on autonomous cars

  27-06-2017 15:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Basic rules of the road are needed before lawmakers allow companies to dramatically expand testing of self-driving cars, safety and consumer advocates told lawmakers Tuesday.
  
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• Aero and the Beast | 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE First Drive

  27-06-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Coupe,Performance,RacingSuspension by Multimatic, brakes by Brembo, tires by Goodyear. Smiles by whoever's driving.Continue reading Aero and the Beast | 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE First Drive Aero and the Beast | 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aero and the Beast | 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE First Drive

  27-06-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Coupe,Performance,RacingSuspension by Multimatic, brakes by Brembo, tires by Goodyear. Smiles by whoever's driving.Continue reading Aero and the Beast | 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE First Drive Aero and the Beast | 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF to push Vision Zero and identity in Frankfurt

  27-06-2017 14:50
  ZF says it will use the upcoming IAA in Frankfurt to push its integration with TRW as well as the Vision Zero concept of no accidents and emissions elimination.
  
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• Takata bags a buyer - ANALYSIS

  27-06-2017 14:49
  Since April 2013, when carmakers began recalling deadly faulty airbags supplied by Takata, the family-controlled parts maker's fortunes have been in free fall. The massive recall resulted in the world's second-largest supplier of airbags to apologise and file for bankruptcy.
  
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• Chip maker Nvidia adds Volvo to list of self-driving partners

  27-06-2017 14:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Tesla,Toyota,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousIt already partners with Tesla, Toyota, and others.Continue reading Chip maker Nvidia adds Volvo to list of self-driving partners Chip maker Nvidia adds Volvo to list of self-driving partners originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda seeks to admit new evidence in Takata case

  27-06-2017 14:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda argues in a class-action case that it shouldn't be held responsible for Takata's defective airbags.
  
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• Germany plans new emissions testing body

  27-06-2017 14:18
  
  The German government is planning to set up a new organisation to test vehicle emissions and bolster consumer confidence following a loss of trust following the VW 'dieselgate' scandal, according to reports.
  
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• Takata offers condolences to victims of faulty airbags

  27-06-2017 14:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Takata expressed condolences to victims of its faulty airbags linked to at least 16 deaths and 180 injuries around the world, but stopped short of offering a full apology.
  
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• Japan's Takata offers condolences to victims of faulty air bags

  27-06-2017 14:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,TechnologyCondolences, not an apology.Continue reading Japan's Takata offers condolences to victims of faulty air bags Japan's Takata offers condolences to victims of faulty air bags originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Apple pairs with Hertz, Waymo with Avis on self-driving tests

  27-06-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousApple is leasing some Lexus SUVs.Continue reading Apple pairs with Hertz, Waymo with Avis on self-driving tests Apple pairs with Hertz, Waymo with Avis on self-driving tests originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin DB11 V8 revealed with 503bhp AMG powertrain

  27-06-2017 13:33
  
  The Aston Martin DB11 V8 is the first fruit of the brand's deal with Mercedes 2017-06-28 00:01 Aston Martin has added another feather to the new DB11’s cap with the introduction of a turbocharged V8 powertrain option, on sale now. 
  It’s the first car to benefit from a deal struck between Aston and Mercedes parent company Daimler AG – the German multinational purchased five per cent of Aston Martin in 2013, and speculation that the British brand could make use of AMG fettl
  
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• 'World first' claimed on ethical guidelines for automated driving

  27-06-2017 13:28
  What and how will tomorrow's self-driving cars be allowed to decide for themselves? Tasked by the German government, an ethics commission has drawn up guidelines to regulate these questions. Prof. Christoph Lütge, business ethicist at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and member of the commission, explains in which situations technology should not differentiate between children and adults, and why no one should be forced to give up control of their car.
  
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• Volvo Cars and Autoliv team up with NVIDIA on AD tech

  27-06-2017 12:55
  Volvo Cars and Autoliv have announced that they will work with NVIDIA, the AI and visual computing company, to develop advanced systems and software for self-driving cars.
  
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• Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP 2017 review

  27-06-2017 12:55
  
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  Image 1 of 17 27 Jun, 2017 12:00pmDean Gibson
  Limited-edition Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP flagship pick-up gets an aggressive makeover and knobbly tyres for improved off-road abilityWe're big fans of the Mitsubishi L200 here at Auto Express. Its combination of car-like handling, a long list of standard kit and workaday 4x4 practicality mean it ticks all the right boxes for buyers wanting a car that can combine business and pleasure in one smart looking package.
  Now Mitsubishi has
  
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• Yokohama appoints new director for supply chain and logistics

  27-06-2017 11:55
  
  Yokohama says announced Rick Alonzo has joined the company as senior director of supply chain and logistics reporting to COO, Jeff Barna.
  
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