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• Mercedes-Benz Vans sets up ride share JV with US start up Via

  04-09-2017 19:00
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Vans is entering the ride-sharing sector by setting up a joint venture with US startup company Via to bring the service to Europe.
  
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• SAIC's LDV readies ute range for Australia

  04-09-2017 18:19
  SAIC commercial vehicle brand LDV is launching its new pickup truck ('ute' or 'utility') in Australia, a key market for this type of vehicle.
  
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• These are the 12 best sportscars we've driven so far in 2017

  04-09-2017 18:00
  
  This is Autoblog's latest list of the best sportscars of the year. We've driven all of them, and these are our favorites... so far.Continue reading These are the 12 best sportscars we've driven so far in 2017 These are the 12 best sportscars we've driven so far in 2017 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Viper valedictory victory lap: Watch U.S. team's final run at Nurburgring

  04-09-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,VideosCome along on the Viper's last ride.Continue reading Viper valedictory victory lap: Watch U.S. team's final run at Nurburgring Viper valedictory victory lap: Watch U.S. team's final run at Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Sep 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to check if a car is taxed, MoT’d and insured

  04-09-2017 17:15
  
  Want the fastest, easiest way to check whether a car is taxed, MoT tested, and insured to drive on UK roads? Auto Express is here to explain 2017-09-06 10:12 Finding out key information about when a car's MoT expires, or whether it has been taxed has never been easier. Even better, you don't need to own the vehicle to access most of the information, all you need is a reg number - a real bonus when looking to buy a used car.
  So, if you are currently armed with the reg number of the car you would
  
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• What are LED daytime running lights and what do they do?

  04-09-2017 17:01
  
  Noticed that all new cars have their lights on during the day? Here we explain what LED daytime running lights are and what they do 2017-09-06 09:25 In a never ending quest to make the roads safer, the automotive world is constantly looking at technology to stop us humans from harming one another while legislators continually bring-in new rules to determine which safety technologies should be fitted to new cars. It is for these legal and road safety reasons that all new cars have adopted d
  
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• Spy shots show how the new Mercedes G-Wagen is coming along

  04-09-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,LuxuryAnother look at the G-Wagen under development.Continue reading Spy shots show how the new Mercedes G-Wagen is coming along Spy shots show how the new Mercedes G-Wagen is coming along originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Spy photos show Mercedes' big new GLS three-row SUV

  04-09-2017 16:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Diesel,Hybrid,LuxuryA seven-seater for 2019.Continue reading Spy photos show Mercedes' big new GLS three-row SUV Spy photos show Mercedes' big new GLS three-row SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Sep 2017 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• T40 crossover gives JAC Brazil some breathing room

  04-09-2017 15:53
  Conceived in 2011 for the Brazilian market, the T40 has finally arrived, in the middle of 'course corrections' for JAC's operations here in Brazil.
  
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• Mercedes S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet updated

  04-09-2017 15:36
  
  The Mercedes S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet get a series of design tweaks and engine upgrades 2017-09-04 23:01 Mercedes has introduced a number of design tweaks and performance upgrades across the S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet ranges. Both revised models will make their first public debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
  The biggest visible exterior change is the addition of Mercedes-AMG’s ‘Panamericana’ vertical slatted grille – first used on the updated AMG GT  - add
  
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• Our suggestions for a last-minute Labor Day road trip

  04-09-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Diesel,Hybrid,LuxuryIf you left your Labor Day planning to the last minute, here are some great suggestions to take an amazing road trip in a convertible.Continue reading Our suggestions for a last-minute Labor Day road trip Our suggestions for a last-minute Labor Day road trip originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Sep 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Harvey drags US sales down in August

  04-09-2017 14:07
  What a difference a week makes. On August 24, analysts at Edmunds and Kelley Blue released optimistic predictions for August US light vehicle sales. Forecasters at both companies said that sales would be up slightly for the first time in 2017. That same day, a tropical depression named Harvey was upgraded to a hurricane.
  
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• New Renault Symbioz autonomous concept teased ahead of Frankfurt

  04-09-2017 13:32
  
  Renault has teased its vision for the year 2030 with the driverless, all-electric Symbioz concept 2017-09-04 13:00 Renault is gearing up for this year's Frankfurt Motor Show with a future-thinking concept car called the Symbioz. Teased ahead of its unveiling next week, the new concept is designed to express the French brand's vision of mobility in years to come.
  The name 'Symbioz' is said to be derived from 'sumbiōsis', the Ancient Greek word for 'living together'. With that in mind the co
  
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• Vietnam company to produce domestic cars

  04-09-2017 13:00
  Vietnam's diversified property group VinGroup plans to enter the automotive business by building its own car plant near Hanoi.
  
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• Ichikoh to establish new plant in Japan

  04-09-2017 12:35
  Following a meeting of the board of directors, Ichikoh has decided to announce the creation of a new facility in Morinosato, Atsugi-shi.
  
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• Honda agrees to settle US Takata inflator litigation

  04-09-2017 12:34
  Honda has reached an agreement to resolve the economic loss claims in the Takata airbag inflator multidistrict class action litigation in the US. I
  
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• Roadworks delays to be cut in half under new proposals

  04-09-2017 12:12
  
  Utility companies could be charged by the hour under new Government plans to ensure works are completed as fast as possible 2017-09-04 11:15 Delays caused by roadworks could be halved under new Government plans to charge utility companies by the hour to conduct roadworks.
  The proposals outlined by the Department for Transport suggest allowing local authorities to charge utility companies by the hour to carry out works on selected routes, encouraging them to avoid busy roads at peak times and wo
  
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• South Korean domestic sales rise 12% in August

  04-09-2017 11:54
  Domestic sales by South Korea's five mainstream automakers increased by 12.2% to 120,847 units in August, from 107,677 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Global car market heading for record this year

  04-09-2017 11:54
  Global car sales are on target to set an eighth consecutive annual record according to analysis conducted by Canadian investment bank Scotiabank.
  
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• US 'smart cities' see launch of integrated rides app

  04-09-2017 11:10
  Migo, an integrated search engine for on-demand rides across multiple services, has launched its free new service in Seattle and Portland following a three month beta test period with over 200 Seattle and Portland-based users. Migo says it is the first app available in the US that allows users to search, compare and hail multiple types of personal transportation, such as Lyft, Car2Go, Seattle Yellow Cab and more, without having to jump from one app to another.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG reveals G 63 and G 65 Exclusive Editions for Frankfurt

  04-09-2017 10:57
  
  Two new special edition Mercedes G-Class off-roaders are coming to Frankfurt with unique design tweaks and additional spec 2017-09-04 10:05 Mercedes has revealed two new special edition G-Class SUVs for the Frankfurt Motor Show, positioned as new range topping versions of the firm’s old-school off-roader.
  Both V8 powered G 63 and V12 powered G 65 variants will soon be available in Exclusive Edition trim levels, but we won’t be getting them here in the UK – British buyers aren&
  
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• VW dealers get dibs on fixed diesels

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen will give its dealers first rights to acquire hundreds of thousands of repaired diesel vehicles returned through their stores under recalls stemming from the company's diesel emissions scandal.
  
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• 'Retail man' Gustafsson takes over Volvo U.S.

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Anders Gustafsson, the man who will take over as CEO of Volvo Cars of North America this month, traces his history with the brand to age 14.
  
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• Porsche's next-gen Cayenne will hit U.S. in mid-2018

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the redesign, the Cayenne becomes lighter and faster and moves to a version of Volkswagen Group's MLB platform, which underpins the Macan and various Audis.
  
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• New GM disclosure form riles dealers

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM dealers could face major penalties, even termination, if they fail to use a new disclosure form for customers who buy non-GM service contracts.
  
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• McRee Ford owner recounts a week of watching, wading, worrying

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  McRee Ford in Dickinson, Texas, found itself in the path of one of the most powerful and destructive storms in U.S. history. All the employees survived, and the dealership sustained only minor damage to its buildings.
  
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• Lexus of Bellevue, Wash., cultivates nontraditional workforce

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  When Lexus of Bellevue went all-in on a one-price model, it also modernized its hiring model for a sales experience worthy of the Internet age.
  
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• Key Safety well-positioned, departing CEO Jason Luo says

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jason Luo told Ford headhunters that he had to see Key Safety's acquisition of Takata through before moving on -- but now he's leaving Key with a plan for growth.
  
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• Hurricane Harvey expected to benefit auto sales in the long-run

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sales lost to disruptions in the final week of August are expected to be made up by year end with an influx of owners of damaged vehicles heading to area dealerships for a replacement car or truck.
  
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• Houston's first responders turn to OnStar for Harvey help

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM's OnStar helped 911 and the American Red Cross in their emergency-response efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
  
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• Frankfurt show spotlights EVs, autonomy

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chinese brands, including Chery Automobile and Jeep suitor Great Wall, will have world debuts as they set their sights on expanding to the U.S. and Europe.
  
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• Darwin parent hits Reynolds with suit

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Superior Integrated Solutions, owner of Darwin Automotive, filed an antitrust suit against Reynolds for indirectly blocking Superior's access to dealership systems.
  
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• China's Luxshare goes global in autos

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chinese computer supplier Luxshare just made a big play to move into the auto industry by acquiring ZF's body control unit.
  
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• Aaron Zeigler becomes powerhouse in powersports

  04-09-2017 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aaron Zeigler grew frustrated with the service he received at a western Michigan powersports dealership. So he bought the store and built it into a powerful revenue stream.
  
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• Border adjustment tax would see costs heaped on automotive industry - Consultancy.uk

  04-09-2017 06:10 via consultancy.uk
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  Border adjustment tax would see costs heaped on automotive industry
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  With the increasing prospect of a border adjustment tax on vehicle related imports, automotive producers face between $1,000 and $1,800 in additional fees per import, depending on the production cost of vehicles, as found by a new study. The reshoring ...
  
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• Sharp differences over labor surface at NAFTA talks in Mexico

  04-09-2017 03:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tensions over sharp differences in pay between Mexican workers and their Canadian and U.S. counterparts surfaced on Sunday as negotiators discussed labor market rules in talks to overhaul NAFTA.
  
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