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• Faraday Future cancels plans for North Las Vegas factory

  10-07-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Electric,FutureThe plan is to purchase a pre-existing facility.Continue reading Faraday Future cancels plans for North Las Vegas factory Faraday Future cancels plans for North Las Vegas factory originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former interim NHTSA chief Friedman takes policy role at Consumers Union

  10-07-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  David Friedman, the former interim head of NHTSA who steered the agency through the GM recall crisis, was named to a key policy post at Consumers Union.
  
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• Lucid Air EV prototype hits 235 mph on a high-speed ring

  10-07-2017 22:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Sedan,Electric,Future,LuxuryA Tesla Model S is electronically limited to 155 mph.Continue reading Lucid Air EV prototype hits 235 mph on a high-speed ring Lucid Air EV prototype hits 235 mph on a high-speed ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Should Tesla care that it sold zero cars in Hong Kong after incentives expired?

  10-07-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Asia,China,Electric,LuxuryTesla would have you believe that everything is fine. They're probably right.Continue reading Should Tesla care that it sold zero cars in Hong Kong after incentives expired? Should Tesla care that it sold zero cars in Hong Kong after incentives expired? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Ford Mustang gets retro-inspired appearance package

  10-07-2017 22:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ford,CoupeThis marks the return of the classic pony-in-corral grille.Continue reading 2018 Ford Mustang gets retro-inspired appearance package 2018 Ford Mustang gets retro-inspired appearance package originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford patent shows fully integrated and retractable bike rack

  10-07-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,FordIt's similar in design to the F-150's tailgate step.Continue reading Ford patent shows fully integrated and retractable bike rack Ford patent shows fully integrated and retractable bike rack originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda confirms 11th U.S. death tied to ruptured Takata airbag inflator

  10-07-2017 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Honda confirmed an 11th U.S. death involving one of its vehicles tied to a faulty Takata airbag. The incident occurred in Florida when an individual was working on repairs for a 2001 Honda Accord.
  
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• U.S. judge to name Feinberg as Fiat Chrysler diesel settlement master

  10-07-2017 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A federal judge overseeing lawsuits against FCA over its alleged excess diesel emissions said he intends to name Ken Feinberg to try to reach a settlement.
  
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• Acura is livestreaming an augmented reality race on Facebook

  10-07-2017 20:10
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Motorsports,Acura,SedanFeaturing its 2018 TLX A-Spec sedanContinue reading Acura is livestreaming an augmented reality race on Facebook Acura is livestreaming an augmented reality race on Facebook originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cooper-Standard expects to double China sales in 4 years

  10-07-2017 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cooper-Standard expects to double China revenues by 2021 by expanding output of sealing, fuel system and anti-vibration components to meet rising auto production, CEO Jeffrey Edwards said.
  
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• Stuttgart prosecutors eye Porsche for diesel emissions fraud and false advertising

  10-07-2017 19:35
  
  Workers at Porsche and a US subsidiary company are being investigated for suspected fraud and false advertising related to diesel emissions, the Stuttgart prosecutor's office was reported to have said.
  
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• German prosecutor investigating employees at VW's Porsche

  10-07-2017 19:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Porsche,Emissions,Crossover,DieselPorsche said it was fully cooperating with authorities.Continue reading German prosecutor investigating employees at VW's Porsche German prosecutor investigating employees at VW's Porsche originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy's Mahoney refocuses the brand's global marketing footprint

  10-07-2017 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Since taking over as Chevrolet's global chief marketing officer in 2013, Tim Mahoney has steered the brand's "Find New Roads" campaign. But his geographic responsibilities have been shrinking.
  
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• Oregon introduces EV rebates, bicycle tax

  10-07-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Green Culture,Green Driving,ElectricOregon will offer up to $2,500 toward the purchase of lease of a new electric vehicle.Continue reading Oregon introduces EV rebates, bicycle tax Oregon introduces EV rebates, bicycle tax originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• £60m facility to drive automotive research at Bath - Professional Engineering (subscription)

  10-07-2017 18:24 via imeche.org
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  £60m facility to drive automotive research at Bath
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  The University of Bath has received £28.9m of government investment for the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems, which is scheduled to open in 2020. The £60m IAAPS will lead the development of ultra-low emission vehicles from a site at ...
  
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• Renault Tangier plant builds a million cars

  10-07-2017 18:19
  The millionth vehicle at the Renault-Nissan plant in Tangier has been completed just three years after #200,000 rolled off the line.
  
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• New Lucid Air is the world’s most powerful electric saloon

  10-07-2017 18:00
  
  This is the Lucid Air. It’s the first vehicle from the fledgling Silicon Valley-based pure-electric car company, Lucid Motors – and the whole project is a confluence of outrageous statistics and high-stakes claims.
  When it reaches the US market next year, the luxury all-electric saloon will provide fresh competition for the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan – although Lucid Motors promises that the Air will blow its rivals out of the water, in terms of both performance and effic
  
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• Porsche under investigation by German prosecutors for fraud, false advertising

  10-07-2017 17:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Stuttgart prosecutor's office said employees at Porsche AG and its United States subsidiary were being investigated for suspected fraud and false advertising related to diesel emissions.
  
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• Volvo cars to electrify the automotive market by 2019 - Design Products & Applications (press release) (registration)

  10-07-2017 16:57 via dpaonthenet.net
  
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  Volvo cars to electrify the automotive market by 2019
  Design Products & Applications (press release) (registration)
  Volvo Cars announced that every Volvo it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor, marking the historic end of cars that only have an internal combustion engine. Volvo cars to go all electric (Credit: Volvo). The announcement represents one of ...
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• Toyota Yaris Yellow Edition brightens up new Yaris range

  10-07-2017 16:55
  
  Bright yellow Toyota Yaris arrives on sale this summer, priced from £17,595 2017-07-10 16:00 Toyota has revealed yet another special edition small car, this time a colourful addition to the new Yaris range, which is on sale now.
  The new Yaris Yellow Edition Bi-Tone arrives this summer, aiming to inject a little extra colour into the latest version of the firm’s Ford Fiesta and Nissan Micra rival. 
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  It’s hard to miss the trademark gloss y
  
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• With new Camry, Toyota eyes bigger share of ailing US sedan market

  10-07-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Toyota,SedanCheap U.S. gasoline prices have prompted drivers to opt for larger SUVs and pick-up trucksContinue reading With new Camry, Toyota eyes bigger share of ailing US sedan market With new Camry, Toyota eyes bigger share of ailing US sedan market originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Turkish automotive production up 20 percent in the first half - Hurriyet Daily News

  10-07-2017 16:07 via hurriyetdailynews.com
  
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  Turkish automotive production up 20 percent in the first half
  Hurriyet Daily News
  Turkish automotive production rose 20 percent year on year to 869,158 vehicles in the first half, with output up 8 percent to 141,161 vehicles in June, Turkey's automotive producers' body said. Domestic automotive sales, including both cars, light and ...
  
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• McLaren ponders Acura NSX-style hybrid all-wheel-drive system

  10-07-2017 16:04
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsLook for a setup similar to the one on the Acura NSX.Continue reading McLaren ponders Acura NSX-style hybrid all-wheel-drive system McLaren ponders Acura NSX-style hybrid all-wheel-drive system originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor takes dip in San Diego pool

  10-07-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,FordA bystander was left with a bloody hand after smashing a window.Continue reading 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor takes dip in San Diego pool 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor takes dip in San Diego pool originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Middle of the pack powerhouse | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2.0T First Drive

  10-07-2017 15:01
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,BudgetIt's got the grunt, but it's a bit middling.Continue reading Middle of the pack powerhouse | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2.0T First Drive Middle of the pack powerhouse | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2.0T First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 1,000,000th Dacia car built by Morocco plant

  10-07-2017 15:00
  
  Dacia's factory in Tangier, Morocco has just built its millionth car and is recognised as the greenest car plant in the world 2017-07-10 16:00 Dacia is celebrating a notable landmark with the production of the 1,000,000th car at a factory hailed as the most environmentally friendly in the automotive world.
  The Azurite Blue Dacia Lodgy rolled off the line in Tangier, Morocco, just over five years after the opening of the facility in February 2012. 
  Since then, 474,840 Sanderos, 320,078 Dokk
  
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• Lexus enhances safety technology for Europe-bound LS

  10-07-2017 14:44
  Toyota Motor's redesigned Lexus LS continues the flagship model line's role as a technology leader, now combining various safety systems with the aim of eventually eliminating traffic-related deaths. Many of the systems carry over from the previous model but have been updated.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1976 Volvo 264 GL

  10-07-2017 14:32
  
  Filed under:Etc.,VolvoThe Volvo 200 Series was best-known for the 240, but there was also a six-cylinder version equipped with the Peugeot-Renault-Volvo 2.7-liter V6.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1976 Volvo 264 GL Junkyard Gem: 1976 Volvo 264 GL originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hankook Tire America names Hosung Suh as president

  10-07-2017 14:06
  
  Hankook Tire America has named Hosung Suh as president after previously serving as the supplier's SVP Global Corporate Strategy Planning Division.
  
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• Long term test review: BMW M240i Coupé

  10-07-2017 13:41
  
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  First report: we wave goodbye to the BMW M240i Convertible, and welcome the Coupé in its placeMileage: 985
  Economy: 30.9mpg
  A change is as good as a rest, they say. In Issue 1,475 I waved goodbye to the M240i Convertible I’d been running, replacing it with this fixed-roof version of the car – and what a difference.
  While I enjoyed running the drop-top take on BMW’s compact M car lite, not least the few occasi
  
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• Renault and Sanef team on autonomous research

  10-07-2017 13:11
  
  Groupe Renault and Abertis-owned motorway operator, Sanef, will cooperate to develop communications between autonomous vehicles, road infrastructure and testing on toll barrier crossings as well as work zones.
  
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• Continental invests in EasyMile AD tech firm

  10-07-2017 12:52
  
  Continental says it has acquired a minority shareholding in the French company EasyMile, a specialist in driverless technology and smart mobility solutions.
  
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• Valmet begins three shifts as Mercedes work grows

  10-07-2017 12:47
  
  Valmet Automotive has started three shifts today (10 July) for the first time following strong demand for Mercedes-Benz models which it manufactures.
  
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• An automotive revolution is here and it's not just about battery electric vehicles - New Statesman

  10-07-2017 12:43 via newstatesman.com
  
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  An automotive revolution is here and it's not just about battery electric vehicles
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  The government has a major role to play in accelerating the decarbonisation of our roads, writes Andrew Hinkly, executive head of marketing at Anglo American Platinum Limited. Sign up to the Staggers Morning Call email *. By Andrew Hinkly. Print HTML.
  
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• Subaru Outback gains Black & Ivory special edition model

  10-07-2017 12:14
  
  Exclusive version of Subaru's jacked-up Outback estate to go on sale later this year 2017-07-10 11:13 Subaru will roll out a new special edition Outback in the UK this September, which will be limited to just 50 units.
  Dubbed the Outback Black & Ivory, buyers will get a unique exterior colour and interior leather trim combination, plus plenty of standard equipment.
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  The Outback Black & Ivory gets a new black paint finish known as Crystal Black Silica,
  
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• JLR global sales up 11% in June 2017

  10-07-2017 11:48
  Retail sales worldwide for Tata Motors' premium Jaguar Land Rover brands rose 11% year on year to 51,591 vehicles in June 2017.
  
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• South Korea imports rise 1.2% in H1 2017

  10-07-2017 11:30
  
  Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea rose by 1.4% to 23,755 units in June, from 23,435 units a year earlier, according to data from the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA).
  
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• AEB hails "robust" Russia June sales up 15%

  10-07-2017 11:26
  
  Russia new passenger car and LCV sales rose 15% in June - the fourth straight month of increases after years of sharp falls.
  
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• New Volvo XC60 Polestar upgrade ups power to 415bhp

  10-07-2017 11:14
  
  Volvo's new XC60 SUV gains a Polestar performance boost option for T8, T6, D5 and D4 models 2017-07-10 10:10 Volvo's new XC60 has only just arrived in showrooms, yet the carmaker has already released a Polestar upgrade pack for several models in the range. The engine and gearbox benefit from tweaks to boost performance, with the flagship T8 hybrid now boasting 415bhp.
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• New Volvo XC60 Polestar upgrade ups power by up to 415bhp

  10-07-2017 11:14
  
  Volvo's new XC60 SUV gains a Polestar performance boost option for T8, T6, D5 and D4 models 2017-07-10 10:10 Volvo's new XC60 has only just arrived in showrooms, yet the carmaker has already released a Polestar upgrade pack for several models in the range. The engine and gearbox benefit from tweaks to boost performance, with the flagship T8 hybrid now boasting 415bhp.
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• You call this a slump?

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  For many automakers, the fact that consumers are snapping up high-margin SUVs and crossovers instead of less-expensive sedans has been a boon.
  
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• VW randd chief sees need for more battery production capacity

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A massive shortage in lithium ion battery cells could plague the global car industry in the coming decade if capacity equivalent to 40 Tesla gigafactories is not added by 2025, according to estimates from Volkswagen Group.
  
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• Volvo electrification plan signals end of an era

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo's decision to focus on electrified models represents an about-face for the Chinese-owned brand. It had previously said pure electric cars didn't make a great business case.
  
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• Toyota builds up its data center in search of opportunities

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Toyota's new connected-car unit lives apart from the automaker's massive North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. That's the way executives wanted it.
  
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• Top Ford designers promoted

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford of Europe's design director has been promoted to a global role as head of design for cars and crossovers. Ford's interior design chief will take over in Europe.
  
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• The market at midyear

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We poke around the first-half sales numbers and pull out some nuggets
  
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• Tesla Model 3 production newest challenge

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The challenges of growing up appear to be setting in for Tesla, as the automotive darling begins production of the highly anticipated Model 3.
  
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• Study the financials and the people in buy-sell deals, advisers say

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  In most buy-sells, buyers research the financials of a targeted dealership. But few study the level of employee and customer engagement. Here's why they should.
  
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• NADA sees rising incentives but no sales collapse

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Targeted incentives likely will continue rising this year as lease returns and lack of consumer demand pressure sedan pricing, NADA's chief economist forecasts.
  
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• Infiniti tops sales-prospects survey

  10-07-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Infiniti snared the top spot for the second straight year in a study on prospect satisfaction with dealerships, while Tesla improved the most -- but remained dead last.
  
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