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• Lamborghini Urus has an underwhelming exhaust note

  27-11-2017 23:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,Lamborghini,Crossover,SUV,PerformanceA Lamborghini needs an exhaust as loud as the exterior.Continue reading Lamborghini Urus has an underwhelming exhaust note Lamborghini Urus has an underwhelming exhaust note originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Senate asks Uber why hack of 57 million users' info wasn't disclosed

  27-11-2017 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Congress wants answers from Uber about why it failed to disclose a massive data breach in October 2016 until last week and how information on 57 million accounts may have been compromised.
  
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• Lucid Motors outgrows old HQ, moves to new facility

  27-11-2017 21:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Videos,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,United States,Sedan,Autonomous,Electric,Future,Luxury,PerformanceWatch a handful of Lucid Air prototypes take to the streets.Continue reading Lucid Motors outgrows old HQ, moves to new facility Lucid Motors outgrows old HQ, moves to new facility originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1986 Plymouth Reliant LE Woodie Station Wagon

  27-11-2017 20:29
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Wagon,ClassicsHere's a used-up example of Plymouth's Reliant-K station wagon.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1986 Plymouth Reliant LE Woodie Station Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1986 Plymouth Reliant LE Woodie Station Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top Insights on the Global Automotive Fuel Level Sensor Market ... - Business Wire (press release)

  27-11-2017 20:03 via businesswire.com
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  Top Insights on the Global Automotive Fuel Level Sensor Market ...
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  The global automotive fuel level sensor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 2% during the period 2017-2021, according to Technavio.and more »
  
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• SEAT Leon Cupra R 2017 review

  27-11-2017 19:35
  
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  Image 1 of 18 27 Nov, 2017 6:30pmRichard Ingram
  The SEAT Leon Cupra has been given yet another power boost, but this time the changes are more than skin deepThe current-generation SEAT Leon Cupra first launched in 2014 with a 261bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine. At the time, it was one of the most powerful hot hatchbacks on sale – and incremental improvements along the way have since seen that climb to a heady 296bhp.
  But cars like the latest Honda Civic Type R offer
  
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• Shared self-driving cars could slash demand for U.S. sedans: study

  27-11-2017 19:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Car Buying,Sedan,AutonomousThe result will be a "precipitous decline" to 2.1 million sedan sales annually in the United States by 2030 from 5.4 million sales currently.Continue reading Shared self-driving cars could slash demand for U.S. sedans: study Shared self-driving cars could slash demand for U.S. sedans: study originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
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• U.S. auto sales pace expected to normalize in November

  27-11-2017 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers are projected to report strong U.S. sales for November as aggressive incentive spending continues to sustain a robust autumn. The projections for the month range from a 1 percent decrease to a 3.5 percent increase.
  
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• 'Sensual but also logical': Ferrari's Flavio Manzoni opines on design at London exhibit

  27-11-2017 18:27
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ferrari,SupercarsIn Manzoni's job, it would be impossible not to respect Ferrari's incredible back catalog, but he's no slave to the past.Continue reading 'Sensual but also logical': Ferrari's Flavio Manzoni opines on design at London exhibit 'Sensual but also logical': Ferrari's Flavio Manzoni opines on design at London exhibit originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |
  
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• Look what West Coast Customs did to a 100-year-old Mitsubishi Model A

  27-11-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Mitsubishi,Technology,Classics,Electric,HybridFor better, or worse?Continue reading Look what West Coast Customs did to a 100-year-old Mitsubishi Model A Look what West Coast Customs did to a 100-year-old Mitsubishi Model A originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wrangler truck, aka Scrambler, will reportedly have a convertible top

  27-11-2017 17:25
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Truck,Off-RoadOpen bed, open cabin.Continue reading Wrangler truck, aka Scrambler, will reportedly have a convertible top Wrangler truck, aka Scrambler, will reportedly have a convertible top originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK gov launches 'industrial strategy', including auto sector

  27-11-2017 17:23
  UK Business Secretary Greg Clark has today launched the UK government's 'Industrial Strategy' which is billed as a plan to boost the economy, build on the country's strengths and embrace the opportunities of technological change ahead. Four industrial sectors are included in the strategy, including automotive.
  
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• Shared self-driving cars could slash demand for sedans, KPMG study says

  27-11-2017 17:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ride services using self-driving vehicles could slash by more than half demand for owner-driven sedans in the United States by 2030, according to a new KPMG study.
  
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• New Range Rover SVAutobiography LWB: super luxury SUV revealed

  27-11-2017 17:09
  
  Dan Smith2017-11-28 04:00
  Finished by JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations, the long wheelbase Range Rover SVAutobiography is the priciest Rangie yet Land Rover has unveiled an updated version of its flagship Range Rover ahead of the 2017 LA Motor Show, the long wheelbase SVAutobiography. It’s the most expensive Range Rover ever produced, with prices rising to £177,030 for the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 model.JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations division develops the SVAutobiograp
  
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• Sector deals for automotive, construction, life sciences and AI at the ... - Out-Law.com

  27-11-2017 17:07 via out-law.com
  Sector deals for automotive, construction, life sciences and AI at the ...
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  The so-called 'sector deals' are aimed at boosting UK productivity and have been set out as part of a wider package of measures in a new industrial strategy (255-page / 15.5MB PDF) published by the UK government. UK productivity currently lags behind ...and more »
  
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• McLaren's official winter tire package makes your 570S a weather beater

  27-11-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Driving,Convertible,Coupe,SupercarsMajor respect to anyone who does this.Continue reading McLaren's official winter tire package makes your 570S a weather beater McLaren's official winter tire package makes your 570S a weather beater originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi A8 2017 UK review

  27-11-2017 16:40
  
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  Image 1 of 16 27 Nov, 2017 3:30pmJohn McIlroy
  We drive the Mercedes S-Class rival on UK roads for the first time. Can the latest model compete on comfort?The goal for the fourth generation of the Audi A8 is fundamentally the same as the task that faced its three predecessors: beat the Mercedes S-Class. Because while the likes of the BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS are hovering around, and Jaguar’s XJ is easily dealt with, what Audi bosses really want is to land a hammer blow on the
  
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• Toyota isolated with hydrogen bet as EV movement grows

  27-11-2017 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota, which has made a big bet on hydrogen-powered cars, looks more isolated as industry rivals double down on plug-in EVs as the dominant technology in the emerging post-fossil fuel era.
  
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• Motor industry calls for ‘frictionless’ Brexit

  27-11-2017 16:25
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-11-28 20:30
  Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders urges Government to speed up Brexit transition period agreementThe UK’s automotive industry has called on the Government to speed up the Brexit ‘transition period’ negotiations in order to guarantee growth and productivity.
  Tony Walker, president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), said a no-deal Brexit represents “a real threat” to the UK automotive sector – an ind
  
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• Barra, Marchionne, Hinrichs meet with Pence amid discord over NAFTA

  27-11-2017 16:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Top executives from the Detroit 3 automakers met with Vice President Mike Pence amid tension over the Trump administration's efforts to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement.
  
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• Global Automotive Steering Bearings Market 2017-2021 - Key ... - Business Wire (press release)

  27-11-2017 16:06 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Steering Bearings Market 2017-2021 - Key ...
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  The global automotive steering bearings market to grow at a CAGR of 3.02% during the period 2017-2021. Global Automotive Steering Bearings Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The ...and more »
  
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• Uber and Volvo are a sign of the times - COMMENT

  27-11-2017 16:04
  Uber loses money, lots of it. Although ride-hailing is seen as a sunrise industry, Uber has struggled with high costs even as it has grown revenues. Nevertheless, the privately held start-up has attracted investors who see a bright future in ride-hailing and are reassured by its dominant share (over 70%) of the US ride-hail market.
  
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• New Government diesel taxes could face legal challenge

  27-11-2017 16:02
  
  Ray Massey2017-11-29 (All day)
  Lawyers looking at ‘misleading’ diesel incentives, as onslaught of penalties and taxes could be deemed unlawfulMinisterial action to actively incentivise millions of motorists to buy diesel cars – and then later penalise them for doing so – could be ‘unlawful’ and leave the Government open to a major legal challenge, lawyers have warned.
  Harcus Sinclair, the law firm spearheading the current UK class action suit against the Volks
  
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• Honda recalls 800,000 Odyssey minivans, issues stop-sale

  27-11-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Honda,Auto Repair,Safety,United States,Minivan/VanHonda is working on a fix.Continue reading Honda recalls 800,000 Odyssey minivans, issues stop-sale Honda recalls 800,000 Odyssey minivans, issues stop-sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chery seeks buyer for 25% Qoros equity

  27-11-2017 15:48
  Chinese OEM Chery is trying to sell half of its equity in Qoros (which amounts to 25% of the whole company), its under-performing JV and premium car brand.
  
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• 2018 Mazda CX-5 gets cylinder deactivation, more standard features

  27-11-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Mazda,Crossover,SUVThe Mazda6 won't be the only Mazda to run on two cylinders.Continue reading 2018 Mazda CX-5 gets cylinder deactivation, more standard features 2018 Mazda CX-5 gets cylinder deactivation, more standard features originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shell and car makers plan ultra fast EV charger network

  27-11-2017 15:22
  Royal Dutch Shell will install ultra fast chargers on roads in Europe in partnership with car makers, a media report said.
  
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• Bottas makes Hamilton settle for second in F1 finale

  27-11-2017 15:22
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Mercedes-Benz,RacingABU DHABI — Valtteri Bottas won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday as Mercedes wrapped up another triumphant Formula One season with a one-two finish and four-times world champion Lewis Hamilton having to settle for second.The win was a career third for the Finn, who had started on pole position and stayed in front to deny Hamilton a 10th success of the 20-race campaign."It's a really important win for me after having a pretty difficult start to
  
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• Shell and Ionity carmakers installing ultra-fast highway EV charging

  27-11-2017 15:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Europe,Technology,ElectricThe partners will build 80 high-powered chargers to Europe's highways in 2019.Continue reading Shell and Ionity carmakers installing ultra-fast highway EV charging Shell and Ionity carmakers installing ultra-fast highway EV charging originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan's new Nismo Heritage program supplies R32 GT-R with OEM parts

  27-11-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Nissan,Japan,Coupe,PerformanceNissan launches the Nismo Heritage program to provide hard-to-find OEM parts for the R32 GT-R.Continue reading Nissan's new Nismo Heritage program supplies R32 GT-R with OEM parts Nissan's new Nismo Heritage program supplies R32 GT-R with OEM parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin documentary tells development story of Vantage GTE racer

  27-11-2017 14:50
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,Aston Martin,Coupe,RacingA short documentary film traces the development of the new Aston Martin Vantage GTE endurance racer.Continue reading Aston Martin documentary tells development story of Vantage GTE racer Aston Martin documentary tells development story of Vantage GTE racer originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car technology I'm thankful and unthankful for

  27-11-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Audi,BMW,Buick,Chrysler,Ford,Mercedes-Benz,Toyota,Gadgets,Infotainment,Smartphone,Technology,Coupe,LuxuryHere's what we appreciate, and the things that need rethinking.Continue reading Car technology I'm thankful and unthankful for Car technology I'm thankful and unthankful for originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New UK car tax rules impossible to meet

  27-11-2017 14:01
  Automakers will find it impossible to sell cars in the UK exempt from new diesel tax rules announced in last week's budget, consumer magazine Autocar claims.
  
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• VDA urges better regulation as home industry booms

  27-11-2017 13:59
  Germany's automotive association (VDA) says despite myriad challenges currently facing the country, its vehicle sector continues to power ahead, albeit with the caveat it requires significant labour to do so.
  
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• Mercedes names first EV city bus buyer

  27-11-2017 12:22
  Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr will be the first customer for Mercedes-Benz's full electric city bus though Daimler is keeping its new product close to home.
  
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• Video: highlights from 2017 Automotive Management Live expo - AM-online

  27-11-2017 12:15 via am-online.com
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  Automotive Management Live 2017 celebrated its second year with crowds up by around 50% on last year's inaugural event. Specialist speakers attracted huge crowds at the event, this year hosted at the NEC in Birmingham, which is fast becoming one of the ...
  
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• Next act in CFPB drama comes when dueling bosses show up to lead

  27-11-2017 11:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  The next act in the drama over who runs the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau begins Monday when two people are expected to show up to lead the agency. A federal judge will decide who's in charge.
  
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• Dueling directors create confusion at U.S. consumer protection agency

  27-11-2017 11:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump's pick to head the government consumer watchdog agency turned up for work on Monday, challenging the acting appointee of the Obama-era leader in a partisan showdown.
  
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• TomTom and partners establish open location standard

  27-11-2017 11:10
  TomTom, Elektrobit Automotive and the Traveller Information Services Association (TISA), have founded the Open-LR eV Association to secure the future of the royalty free, OpenLR Standard for dynamic location referencing.
  
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• SGL Group acquires BMW shares in JV SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres - just-auto.com

  27-11-2017 11:10 via just-auto.com
  SGL Group acquires BMW shares in JV SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres
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  SGL Carbon is acquiring BMW Group's 49% equity investment in the joint ventures SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres (Germany) and SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres LLC (US) – together referred to as SGL ACF. Once the deal has been completed, SGL Group will be the ...and more »
  
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• SGL Group acquires BMW shares in JV SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres

  27-11-2017 11:06
  SGL Carbon is acquiring BMW Group's 49% equity investment in the joint ventures SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres (Germany) and SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres LLC (US) - together referred to as SGL ACF.
  
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• Preh to acquire Kongsberg's ePower business unit

  27-11-2017 11:05
  Preh is to acquire ePower, a business unit of Kongsberg Automotive, Norway.
  
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• Leoni shows AmbientFibre at SPS IPC Drives trade fair

  27-11-2017 11:03
  Leoni is to show a 360-degree beam optical fibre - its AmbientFibre - at the SPS IPC Drives trade fair.
  
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• Symbio and Denso plan 'innovation centre' in Finland

  27-11-2017 10:36
  Software company Symbio and auto parts maker Denso plan to build a joint innovation centre in Finland at Symbio's premises in Espoo.
  
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• Volvo's new North America CEO hits the road in first month on the job

  27-11-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Anders Gustafsson, Volvo Cars' newly minted CEO of North America, spent little time in the office during his first month on the job.
  
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• Vehicle subscription services expand

  27-11-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Do you plan to buy, lease or subscribe? That could be a common question from lenders and dealerships as vehicle subscription services grow as an alternative to car ownership in coming years.
  
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• Opioid crisis arrives on auto industry's doorstep

  27-11-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The nation's opioid crisis has permeated auto plants, where the physically demanding, repetitive jobs workers perform can foster dependence on pain relievers.
  
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• Mazda's Kogai on rebuilding for a U.S. revival

  27-11-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  CEO Masamichi Kogai is busy building pint-sized Mazda Motor Corp. into an automaker able to compete on the global stage with the biggest rivals. But first, Mazda is trying to fix operations in the U.S.
  
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• L.A. Auto Show preview

  27-11-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  If October's Tokyo auto show lacked any meaningful production debuts that consumers could bank on, this week's Los Angeles auto show will help fill the void.
  
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