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• Tower Q3 adjusted earnings slip 2%

  30-10-2017 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tower International posted adjusted third-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $49.2 million, down 2 percent, despite sales gains in North America.
  
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• Ford, Sam's Club, TrueCar join to offer discounts

  30-10-2017 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is offering special discounts through year end to Sam's Club members, in a program run by TrueCar.
  
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• Tesla Model S shooting brake being built by Dutch customizer

  30-10-2017 22:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Hatchback,Sedan,Wagon,Electric,Future,PerformanceIf the Model X isn't special enough for you, there's this.Continue reading Tesla Model S shooting brake being built by Dutch customizer Tesla Model S shooting brake being built by Dutch customizer originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk offers peek at traffic-dodging tunnel in Los Angeles

  30-10-2017 21:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Transportation Alternatives,TechnologyAbout as interesting as a hole in the ground...Continue reading Elon Musk offers peek at traffic-dodging tunnel in Los Angeles Elon Musk offers peek at traffic-dodging tunnel in Los Angeles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bloodhound hits 210 mph in test for land speed record run

  30-10-2017 21:04
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Rolls-Royce,Technology,Performance,SpecialtyA Rolls-Royce Eurofighter engine helps Bloodhound's jet car hit 210 mph in testing.Continue reading Bloodhound hits 210 mph in test for land speed record run Bloodhound hits 210 mph in test for land speed record run originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM launches China-built Chevy Sail exports to Mexico, Caribbean

  30-10-2017 20:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM launched exports of China-built Chevrolet cars to North America, with an initial shipment of 2,900 Chevrolet Sail subcompacts to Mexico and the Caribbean.
  
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• ANALYSIS - What Nissan plans for the future of Mitsubishi

  30-10-2017 20:17
  Its owner Nissan Motor says Mitsubishi Motors' vehicles won't be fully integrated into the newly expanded R-N-M Alliance's system of architectures until 2020, possibly later. Conventional SUVs, plug-in hybrids, battery-electric small cars and high performance e-SUVs will step by step become the speciality of MMC.
  
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• Toyota builds a 1:1 scale Tamiya Bruiser RC truck

  30-10-2017 19:50
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Toys/Games,Toyota,Truck,Concept Cars,Off-RoadIt was built by the team that created the Polar Hilux.Continue reading Toyota builds a 1:1 scale Tamiya Bruiser RC truck Toyota builds a 1:1 scale Tamiya Bruiser RC truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla fan catalogs 10 months of Model S quality issues on YouTube

  30-10-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Tesla,Maintenance,Sedan,Electric"The mass market is not going to be nearly as forgiving as me and other current Tesla drivers," Martin says.Continue reading Tesla fan catalogs 10 months of Model S quality issues on YouTube Tesla fan catalogs 10 months of Model S quality issues on YouTube originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM shares down amid skepticism from pair of analysts

  30-10-2017 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors analysts are squaring off into two camps, and it's the pessimists who resonated in Monday's market.
  
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• GM settles ignition switch case with Calif. county for $13.9 million

  30-10-2017 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM agreed to a $13.9 million settlement with Orange County, Calif., after prosecutors accused the automaker of intentionally concealing serious safety defects including those involving faulty ignition switches tied to nearly 400 deaths and injuries.
  
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• Nissan tests fully autonomous ProPilot tech on Tokyo roads

  30-10-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Infiniti,Nissan,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,Autonomous,ElectricNissan says the next generation of ProPilot will be on roads in 2020.Continue reading Nissan tests fully autonomous ProPilot tech on Tokyo roads Nissan tests fully autonomous ProPilot tech on Tokyo roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda Civic Type R K20C1 turbocharged crate engine debuts at SEMA

  30-10-2017 17:20
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,SEMA Show,Honda,Technology,PerformanceHow to put 306 reliable horsepower in your track toy.Continue reading Honda Civic Type R K20C1 turbocharged crate engine debuts at SEMA Honda Civic Type R K20C1 turbocharged crate engine debuts at SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch Johnny Bohmer hit an (unofficial) record 292 mph in his Ford GT

  30-10-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Motorsports,Videos,Ford,PerformanceHe nearly broke the car's brakes.Continue reading Watch Johnny Bohmer hit an (unofficial) record 292 mph in his Ford GT Watch Johnny Bohmer hit an (unofficial) record 292 mph in his Ford GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Paul Manafort indicted, accused of using laundered money to buy luxury cars

  30-10-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Land Rover,Mercedes-BenzFormer FBI Director Robert Mueller's first indictments reveal that Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz vehicles were used to hide funds from feds.Continue reading Paul Manafort indicted, accused of using laundered money to buy luxury cars Paul Manafort indicted, accused of using laundered money to buy luxury cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&
  
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• IAC capitalises on Opole talent for interiors plant

  30-10-2017 16:21
  International Automotive Components (IAC) says it has not experienced difficulties in finding staff for its new tailored interiors plant at Opole in Poland as it looks to ramp up production, eventually employing around 550 workers.
  
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• Rezvani Tank, now in a more affordable V6

  30-10-2017 16:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,SEMA Show,SUV,Military,Performance,SpecialtyIt's $32,000 less than the V8 model.Continue reading Rezvani Tank, now in a more affordable V6 Rezvani Tank, now in a more affordable V6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lotus SUV images leak online

  30-10-2017 16:04
  
  Dan Smith2017-10-30 15:30
  Lotus plans to introduce a lightweight crossover SUV in 2019, which coincides with the patented images leaked onto the webPatent drawings of what appear to be the upcoming Lotus SUV have appeared online, which is planned to enter production in 2019.
  The sketches reveal a typically sleek and sporty crossover SUV that bears similarities to the Porsche Macan in terms of proportions. From the front, a large grille and air vents under the lights can be picked out,
  
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• Hennessey VelociRaptor $295K F-150: 'Pure aggression on wheels — all 6 of them'

  30-10-2017 15:31
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,SEMA Show,Ford,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceAnd that's not even the 600-horsepower upgrade.Continue reading Hennessey VelociRaptor $295K F-150: 'Pure aggression on wheels — all 6 of them' Hennessey VelociRaptor $295K F-150: 'Pure aggression on wheels — all 6 of them' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch Tesla Model 3 explored in close detail

  30-10-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricPacked with information, the video is over an hour long.Continue reading Watch Tesla Model 3 explored in close detail Watch Tesla Model 3 explored in close detail originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiesta seating gets a kick from Robutt

  30-10-2017 14:33
  Ford of Europe said it had developed a robot to move like a human bottom and perfectly simulate how drivers and passengers get in and out of their car seats.
  
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• Varroc powers on in Central Europe with Czech expansion

  30-10-2017 14:28
  Varroc Lighting says it has expanded its Ostrava plant in Czech Republic by 150% as it looks to capitalise on the boom in manufacture still prevalent in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), although recruitment remains challenging.
  
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• Hellcrate 6.2-liter V8 delivers plug-and-play Hellcat hype to SEMA

  30-10-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Chrysler,Dodge,PerformanceChrysler puts the 707-horsepower Hellcat engine on the a la carte menu.Continue reading Hellcrate 6.2-liter V8 delivers plug-and-play Hellcat hype to SEMA Hellcrate 6.2-liter V8 delivers plug-and-play Hellcat hype to SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car unveiled for 2018 campaign

  30-10-2017 13:34
  
  Dan Smith2017-10-30 12:50
  2017 MotoGP finale in Valencia will see debut of new BMW M5 Safety Car, based on the upcoming M5The new BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car - based on the next M5 - is set to clock on for its first shift at the final round of the 2017 season on 12 November, ahead of a full 2018 campaign.
  It replaces the M2 coupe as BMW’s MotoGP Safety Car and is based on the all-new F90 M5 on sale next year. It will be the first M5 to feature BMW’s xDrive four-wheel-driv
  
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• Acura NSX ScienceofSpeed Dream Project brings another wing to SEMA

  30-10-2017 13:30
  
  Filed under:SEMA Show,Acura,Technology,Coupe,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsAcura hits SEMA this year with the NSX Dream Project, worked up by ScienceofSpeed.Continue reading Acura NSX ScienceofSpeed Dream Project brings another wing to SEMA Acura NSX ScienceofSpeed Dream Project brings another wing to SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo Cars' revenue, profit and margins rise

  30-10-2017 12:55
  Geely's Volvo Cars has reported 'everything up' financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017.
  
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• Voestalpine invests EUR16m into Linz production plant

  30-10-2017 12:00
  Voestalpine has injected EUR16m (US$18.6m) into an expansion of its production site for laser-welded blanks in Linz, Austria.
  
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• Continental said to be in talks to buy Argus Cyber Security

  30-10-2017 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Continental is in advanced talks to buy Israel's Argus Cyber Security, which has developed technology to protect connected cars from hacking, for about $400 million, Israeli media reported on Monday.
  
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• Aston Martin Vanquish S review

  30-10-2017 11:29
  
  For Undisputed style, old-school V12, sense of occasionOur Rating 
  4 Against Expensive to buy, fuel economy, dated interior2017
  The Aston Martin Vanquish S is a fitting last hurrah for the naturally aspirated V12It isn’t the quickest or most sophisticated luxury GT on the market, and at £200,000 before options, it isn’t the cheapest, either. But in terms of pure theatre and brutish performance, the Aston Martin Vanquish S makes for a fitting swansong for what has
  
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• Subaru latest to admit flawed inspections

  30-10-2017 11:28
  Subaru has admitted it carried out flawed final inspections on its vehicles, for three decades, as Japanese industry struggles to overcome wave after wave of corporate scandals.
  
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• Mazda to strengthen Thai model range by 2020

  30-10-2017 10:56
  Mazda Motor said it would expand its range of locally produced vehicles in Thailand by 2020 once it frees up capacity at its AutoAlliance joint venture plant with Ford in Rayong province.
  
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• Chassix inks Benteler Automotive casting business acquisition

  30-10-2017 10:43
  Chassix has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Benteler Automotive Farsund's lightweight aluminium low pressure automotive casting business.
  
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• Baidu signs mapping agreement with Shouqi

  30-10-2017 10:23
  Chinese internet giant Baidu has teamed up with local taxi firm Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur to develop driverless vehicle technology, according to reports in China.
  
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• Ferrari FXX-K Evo launched with 30 per cent more downforce

  30-10-2017 10:09
  
  Dan Smith2017-10-30 09:20
  Built in very limited numbers, the FXX-K Evo is available for standard FXX-K owners and a few cherry-picked customersThe Ferrari FXX-K Evo - an evolution of the LaFerrari-derived track-day FXX-K - has been launched with extra downforce and extra exclusivity.
  Built as an 'extremely limited-run model', the FXX-K Evo shares the same 6.3-litre KERS-boosted V12 as the standard FXX-K, which produces 1,036bhp and over 900Nm of torque. But it's in the aerodynamic
  
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• Goodyear posts Q3 net income of US$129m

  30-10-2017 10:07
  Goodyear has reported third-quarter net income of US$129m and US$442m for the first nine months. Net sales were US$3.9bn for the third quarter and US$11.3bn for the nine months, while global revenue per tyre was up 5% for the quarter.
  
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• Where will all these EVs recharge?

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A reliable public charging infrastructure will be key to fostering the growth of electric vehicles #8212; even if those chargers don't get used much.
  
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• Tracking software stays on top of loaners

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Denver's McDonald Automotive Group has turned to a new software package to run its service-loaner fleet more efficiently and profitably.
  
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• Toyota says it's not lagging on EV, autonomous technology

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The pioneer of the Prius and lean manufacturing wants the world to know it's not falling behind on electrification -- or autonomous technology, for that matter.
  
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• Third-quarter results bear out Detroit 3 production strategy

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Detroit automakers are using third-quarter results as initial proof that choices to right-size operations and slash car production were the right ones to remain profitable in a declining, crossover-heavy U.S. market.
  
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• Success at Lincoln puts Galhotra on fast track

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  CEO Jim Hackett appointed the engineer guiding Lincoln's revival as Ford's chief marketing officer amid a management shake-up that included the departure of four top executives.
  
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• Storm-driven demand expected to fade soon

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Used-vehicle buyers replacing rides lost in Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are boosting prices and trimming supplies, but the end of the storm surge is in sight.
  
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• Scott Painter's startup Fair gets nearly $1 billion lift

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A startup trying to create a new channel for selling used vehicles just got almost $1 billion -- and a de facto endorsement from two major industry players.
  
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• Renault-Nissan Alliance tech program is a big win for Conti

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The sourcing arrangement with Continental shows just how lucrative the industry's sometimes enigmatic emerging technologies can be to suppliers.
  
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• Public dealer groups predict turnaround

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Public dealership groups had a mixed third quarter, depending on how hard they were hit by hurricanes. But all predicted a robust fourth quarter. Here's why.
  
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• Nissan's IMx concept checks off the boxes

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan's IMx crossover concept takes a new EV platform into new segments, with sports-carlike performance and a full range of autonomous driving features.
  
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• Lexus will be first to get Toyota's self-driving features

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  When it comes to autonomous driving, Toyota Motor Corp. says it's safety first, Lexus first.
  
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• Japan's auto designers draw on tradition

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japanese automakers are embarking on a design renaissance, channeling ancient traditions to fight modern trends.
  
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• GM sets 'high expectations' for Buick's Avenir subbrand

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors is counting on Buick's new Avenir subbrand to bolster its retail performance as Denali has for GMC.
  
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• Forum asks: What's next for NAFTA?

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Can NAFTA be saved? If so, how? If not, what's next? Automotive News will explore these questions in a high-level forum for automakers and suppliers Nov. 8 in Detroit.
  
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• Double shot of Ram in '18 could strike Silverado

  30-10-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  By building the current-generation Ram 1500 alongside the new one that debuts next year, the FCA brand could catch Chevy's Silverado.
  
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