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• Surprise! More Ford and Lincoln cars found with marijuana

  27-07-2017 23:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Ford,LincolnThis is the third set of Fords found with marijuana in the past three months.Continue reading Surprise! More Ford and Lincoln cars found with marijuana Surprise! More Ford and Lincoln cars found with marijuana originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BorgWarner Q2 net income up 29 percent

  27-07-2017 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  BorgWarner reported a 29 percent jump in net income for the second quarter, to $212 million, thanks in part to growth in its sales of drivetrains in China.
  
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• Israeli Fund for Automotive Technology Raises $40 Million - TheTower.org

  27-07-2017 23:24 via thetower.org
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  Israeli Fund for Automotive Technology Raises $40 Million
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  A new venture capital fund focused on Israel's automotive technology sector said on Wednesday that it raised over $40 million, twice its target. Maniv Mobile LP said it will help investors partner with emerging leaders in transportation technology, The ...
  
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• 2018 Chevrolet Traverse will start at $30,875

  27-07-2017 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse will start at $30,875 including shipping, Chevy said Thursday, $1,280 more than the 2017 model.
  
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• Honda says Florida crash death could be linked to Takata inflator

  27-07-2017 23:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Honda,Safety,Technology,SedanThis follows this week's news of an Australian man whose death is also blamed on Takata.Continue reading Honda says Florida crash death could be linked to Takata inflator Honda says Florida crash death could be linked to Takata inflator originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rolls-Royce taps art world to raise custom game with new Phantom

  27-07-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is ramping up the personalization options on the redesigned and re-engineered Phantom flagship limousine to allow owners to embed bespoke artwork behind glass in the dashboard.
  
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• My next car is electrified, says Shell CEO

  27-07-2017 22:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Emissions,Technology,HybridThe CFO drives a BMW i3.Continue reading My next car is electrified, says Shell CEO My next car is electrified, says Shell CEO originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Feds seize $125,000 worth of pot in rail cars carrying imported Fords

  27-07-2017 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  For the second time this month, Ford vehicles imported to the U.S. from Mexico were found being shipped with marijuana.
  
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• Maserati spearheads FCA's push to electrified vehicles

  27-07-2017 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA plans for more than half of its lineup to be electrified by 2022, including all Maserati models following 2019, according to CEO Sergio Marchionne.
  
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• Marchionne expresses 'disgust' over FCA-UAW executive conspiracy

  27-07-2017 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne expressed "disgust" over an alleged multimillion-dollar conspiracy involving the company's former labor-relations chief, Alphons Iacobelli.
  
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• 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII First Look | It's all new, we swear!

  27-07-2017 22:01
  
  Filed under:Rolls-Royce,Sedan,LuxuryChallenging authority from seats that host the rear ends of royalty.Continue reading 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII First Look | It's all new, we swear! 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII First Look | It's all new, we swear! originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch the Rolls Royce Phantom live reveal

  27-07-2017 21:15
  
  Filed under:Videos,Rolls-Royce,Sedan,LuxuryThis is the car that defines luxury automobiles.Continue reading Watch the Rolls Royce Phantom live reveal Watch the Rolls Royce Phantom live reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's ride-share unit Chariot expands to New York

  27-07-2017 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford said that Chariot, the San Francisco-based shuttle service it acquired last year, will soon expand to New York.
  
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• Speed kills - and now we know it kills as much as drunk driving

  27-07-2017 20:51
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Driving,SafetyIt has ideas on how to reduce speeding.Continue reading Speed kills - and now we know it kills as much as drunk driving Speed kills - and now we know it kills as much as drunk driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Group 1 Q2 net falls 16% on energy markets

  27-07-2017 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Group 1 said its second-quarter net income fell 16 percent on weakness in US markets impacted by low energy prices, particularly in Houston.
  
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• Federal regulators approve fix for another 326,000 VW diesels

  27-07-2017 19:46
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselIt covers model years 2009-2014.Continue reading Federal regulators approve fix for another 326,000 VW diesels Federal regulators approve fix for another 326,000 VW diesels originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche says it found 'irregular' software as Germany recalls diesel Cayenne

  27-07-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Porsche,Emissions,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Diesel"There is no explanation why this software was in this vehicle."Continue reading Porsche says it found 'irregular' software as Germany recalls diesel Cayenne Porsche says it found 'irregular' software as Germany recalls diesel Cayenne originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• House committee approves self-driving legislation, refines safety exemptions

  27-07-2017 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that would for the first time govern the manufacturing, testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
  
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• Justin Wilson's death is all the reason F1 needs for 'halo,' Sebastian Vettel says

  27-07-2017 19:25
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,RacingContinue reading Justin Wilson's death is all the reason F1 needs for 'halo,' Sebastian Vettel says Justin Wilson's death is all the reason F1 needs for 'halo,' Sebastian Vettel says originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Penske Automotive says Q2 net income rises 14 percent

  27-07-2017 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Penske Automotive reported a 14 percent gain in second-quarter net income, crediting increased business in used-vehicle sales, service and parts and finance and insurance.
  
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• Bill speeding deployment of self-driving cars clears next hurdle in Congress

  27-07-2017 19:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousBill cuts the number of cars that can deploy without restrictions to 25,000.Continue reading Bill speeding deployment of self-driving cars clears next hurdle in Congress Bill speeding deployment of self-driving cars clears next hurdle in Congress originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. approves fix for more than 300,000 VW diesels

  27-07-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The fix will include hardware and software upgrades, including replacing an emissions catalyst but will reduce vehicle fuel economy ratings by as much as 2 miles per gallon, VW said.
  
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• 2017 Ford Fiesta ST: Discounts boost fun-for-the-money factor

  27-07-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Ownership,Ford,Car Buying,Hatchback,PerformanceWill Ford not offer the new 2018 Fiesta stateside? We can't be sure. But it's offering deals on the outgoing 2017 Fiesta ST.Continue reading 2017 Ford Fiesta ST: Discounts boost fun-for-the-money factor2017 Ford Fiesta ST: Discounts boost fun-for-the-money factororiginally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford recalls 117,000 vehicles for risk of seat belt failure

  27-07-2017 18:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is recalling nearly 117,000 vehicles because bolts in the seat, seat belt or seat belt buckle may fracture.
  
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• Volkswagen Group and Sovac open multi-brand plant in Algeria

  27-07-2017 18:27
  Volkswagen and partner Sovac officially opened their multi-brand joint venture assembly plant (view location in just-auto's search engine QUBE in Relizane, 280km south west of Algiers).
  
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• Nissan Q2 operating profit down 12.8%

  27-07-2017 18:27
  Nissan has reported a squeeze on its operating profit in the second quarter due to the adverse impact of divestments, rising raw material costs and slower sales in major markets for its products, particularly China.
  
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• Penske Automotive says Q2 net income rises 14 percent - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

  27-07-2017 18:22 via autonews.com
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  Penske Automotive says Q2 net income rises 14 percent
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  Penske: "Our performance continues to demonstrate and reinforce the adaptability of our business to market conditions." Send us a Letter. Have an opinion about this story? Click here to submit a Letter to the Editor, and we may publish it in print ...
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• 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo First Drive | This dream wagon hauls ass

  27-07-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Porsche,First Drives,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceDoes Porsche need a reason to add another $100,000-ish wagon to its lineup?Continue reading 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo First Drive | This dream wagon hauls ass 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo First Drive | This dream wagon hauls ass originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla will livestream the first Model 3 deliveries tomorrow

  27-07-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Green Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,ElectricContinue reading Tesla will livestream the first Model 3 deliveries tomorrow Tesla will livestream the first Model 3 deliveries tomorrow originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GKN records H1 profit before tax of US$516m

  27-07-2017 17:01
  GKN Group has reported half-year profit before tax (management basis) up 14% to GBP393m (US$516m) (2016: GBP344m), helped by currency.
  
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• FCA reports Q2 net profit up 260%

  27-07-2017 17:01
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has reported net profit in the second quarter up 260% from a year ago to a record 1.2m euros. The company's bottom line was boosted by strong sales in North America and at Maserati.
  
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• Adient Q3 net income rises to US$204m

  27-07-2017 16:51
  Adient has unveiled third quarter net income increasing to US$204m, with adjusted-EBIT rising to US$336m.
  
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• Watch live reveal of Bollinger Motors B1 electric sport utility truck at 7 p.m. ET

  27-07-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,SUV,Truck,Electric,Off-RoadOff-road EV world premiere.Continue reading Watch live reveal of Bollinger Motors B1 electric sport utility truck at 7 p.m. ET Watch live reveal of Bollinger Motors B1 electric sport utility truck at 7 p.m. ET originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pristine, time-traveling 2006 Mitsubishi Evo sells for $138K

  27-07-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Mitsubishi,SedanThat's $100,000 over its original MSRP.Continue reading Pristine, time-traveling 2006 Mitsubishi Evo sells for $138K Pristine, time-traveling 2006 Mitsubishi Evo sells for $138K originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren Automotive: Driven to win - Manufacturer.com

  27-07-2017 16:39 via themanufacturer.com
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  McLaren Automotive: Driven to win
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  Supercar manufacturer, McLaren Automotive took home the top prize for Manufacturing in Action at last year's The Manufacturer MX Awards, organised and hosted by The Manufacturer. Peter Osborne lifts the bonnet to find out what drove the company to ...
  
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• The VW Atlas ticks every box, but I just can't bring myself to care

  27-07-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Volkswagen,Crossover,SUVIf you make rational instead of emotional decisions, this VeeDub might be your ideal crossover.Continue reading The VW Atlas ticks every box, but I just can't bring myself to care The VW Atlas ticks every box, but I just can't bring myself to care originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW H1 operating profit rises

  27-07-2017 16:29
  The Volkswagen Group boosted first half operating profit to EUR8.9bn (up from EUR7.5bn in H1 2016) while operating return on sales grew to 7.7% (7%) as sales rose 7.3% to EUR115.9bn.
  
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• Someone spent $117,000 on this spaghetti BMW i3

  27-07-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Weird Car News,BMW,Hatchback,Electric,LuxuryAccording to the "artist," it's not art.Continue reading Someone spent $117,000 on this spaghetti BMW i3 Someone spent $117,000 on this spaghetti BMW i3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Chevy Traverse pricing released; new design, new features, costs a bit more

  27-07-2017 15:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Chevrolet,Infotainment,Smartphone,Technology,Crossover,SUVBase MSRP starts at $1,280 than the outgoing 2017 Traverse.Continue reading 2018 Chevy Traverse pricing released; new design, new features, costs a bit more 2018 Chevy Traverse pricing released; new design, new features, costs a bit more originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 09:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Visteon posts Q2 net income up 42% to US$45m

  27-07-2017 14:53
  Visteon has recorded second-quarter net income up 42% to US$45m, with sales of US$774m, up from US$773m
  
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• Acura NSX GT3 non-hybrid racecar on sale soon

  27-07-2017 14:31
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Acura,Honda,Coupe,Performance,RacingThe racecar drops the hybrid system.Continue reading Acura NSX GT3 non-hybrid racecar on sale soonAcura NSX GT3 non-hybrid racecar on sale soonoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Auto output drop and currency hit Gentherm Q2 results

  27-07-2017 14:30
  Gentherm, which specialises in thermal management technology, said second quarter adjusted EBITDA rose 11% year on year to US$35.1m.
  
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• BorgWarner posts Q2 net sales up 2.6% to US$2.4bn

  27-07-2017 14:12
  BorgWarner has unveiled second-quarter net sales up 2.6% to US$2.4bn, compared to the same period a year ago.
  
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• Australia to build superhighway for EVs beside Great Barrier Reef

  27-07-2017 14:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emissions,Green Culture,Green Driving,Australia,Technology,ElectricAn 1,118-mile stretch of coastline with charging stations.Continue reading Australia to build superhighway for EVs beside Great Barrier Reef Australia to build superhighway for EVs beside Great Barrier Reef originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA Q2 operating profit rises 15%

  27-07-2017 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler's second-quarter operating profit rose 15 percent to $2.19 billion, despite roughly flat shipments and revenue. FCA was able to do so with higher margins in North America and gains at Maserati.
  
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• 'Petrol and diesel ban exposes gaping holes in the Government’s understanding'

  27-07-2017 13:54
  
  The announcement that sales of petrol or diesel cars will be banned by 2040 changes little and leaves questions unanswered says John McIlroy 2017-07-27 12:00 It probably shouldn’t surprise us that there is remarkably little detail in the Government’s proposal for solely electrified vehicle sales from 2040. Politicians always have a tendency to think big, particularly when the time frames involved run into decades. The soundbites and headlines come more easily that way. 
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• VW to offer officials a refit of 4 million diesel cars

  27-07-2017 13:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselAnother diesel-fix recall from a German manufacturer.Continue reading VW to offer officials a refit of4 million diesel cars VW to offer officials a refit of4 million diesel cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• KKR to acquire auto assets from S. Korea's LS Group for $943 million

  27-07-2017 13:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Corporate buyout firm KKR said it agreed to buy auto parts and materials businesses from South Korea's LS Group for 1.05 trillion won ($943 million).
  
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• New Volkswagen Transporter petrol models arrive as diesel alternative

  27-07-2017 13:27
  
  Two turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol power units are aimed at van drivers covering fewer miles who want a change from diesel 2017-07-27 12:26 Volkswagen has revealed a new selection of petrol engines for the Transporter range, which are available across all varieties and bodystyles of the firm’s mid-size van right now.
  Two new powertrain options are available, both of them turbocharged 2.0-litre TSI units. A 148bhp version with 280Nm of torque, front-wheel-drive and a six-speed manual g
  
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• Nissan posts 13% drop in Q1 profit on higher expenses, incentives

  27-07-2017 13:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan posted a 13 percent drop in quarterly operating profit, as a rise in marketing and selling expenses, including incentives, offset a rise in global vehicle sales.
  
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