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• Congress cleared to review CFPB auto loan guidance

  05-12-2017 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  The CFPB issued rules in 2013 to hold lenders that offer auto loans through dealerships responsible for discriminatory pricing based on race, sex or national origin.
  
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• Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk joins 'Forza Motorsport 7' in Doritos car pack

  05-12-2017 22:25
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Classics,PerformanceThey're some cool (ranch) cars.Continue reading Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk joins 'Forza Motorsport 7' in Doritos car pack Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk joins 'Forza Motorsport 7' in Doritos car pack originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2017 Dubai Motor Show Gallery | Dubious achievements and desert dreams

  05-12-2017 22:05
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Classics,PerformanceThe 2017 Dubai Motor Show may have been headlined by the 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1, but it wasn't the only mega powerful supercar on hand.Continue reading 2017 Dubai Motor Show Gallery | Dubious achievements and desert dreams 2017 Dubai Motor Show Gallery | Dubious achievements and desert dreams originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Honda Pilot goes on sale starting just under $32K

  05-12-2017 21:00
  
  Filed under:Honda,CrossoverThe three-row family hauler gets more tech and driver-assist options.Continue reading 2018 Honda Pilot goes on sale starting just under $32K2018 Honda Pilot goes on sale starting just under $32Koriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• An electric cargo ship is delivering coal in China

  05-12-2017 20:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,TechnologyIsn't it ironic, don't you think?Continue reading An electric cargo ship is delivering coal in China An electric cargo ship is delivering coal in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ford EcoSport 2018 review

  05-12-2017 20:19
  
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  Image 1 of 19 5 Dec, 2017 7:15pmJames Brodie
  A facelift isn't quite enough to fire the Ford EcoSport into contention with the compact crossover top dogs...Despite Ford regularly occupying the top two spots on the UK’s top selling cars chart with the Fiesta and Focus, the firm hasn’t quite fulfilled its potential in the ultra competitive compact SUV sector over recent times. 
  Ford’s smallest SUV offering – the EcoSport – has struggled to impress si
  
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• Kia continues its Super Bowl streak

  05-12-2017 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia is coming back to the Super Bowl for the ninth straight year, as the automaker establishes itself as one of the most loyal advertisers in the game.
  
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• Lyft boosts round to $1.5 billion, led by Alphabet unit

  05-12-2017 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lyft said its recent funding round is growing 50 percent, giving the ride-hailing startup more financial firepower to compete with its larger, troubled rival Uber.
  
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• SpaceX seen by analyst as potential suitor if Tesla struggles, Musk wanders

  05-12-2017 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Morgan Stanley analyst said Tesla could struggle on its own and that Elon Musk's attention may wander more toward his other-worldly endeavors, potentially leading to a combination with SpaceX.
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500 prototype gives us better glimpse of grille

  05-12-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,RAM,TruckThis probably isn't the only version of the grille.Continue reading 2019 Ram 1500 prototype gives us better glimpse of grille 2019 Ram 1500 prototype gives us better glimpse of grille originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus readies crossover flagship concept

  05-12-2017 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lexus is readying a crossover concept that it's calling a new "flagship," perhaps mimicking a move with its car lineup where it created the new LC flagship coupe priced above $100,000. The concept will debut at the 2018 Detroit auto show next month.
  
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• Lexus LF-1 Limitless looks like a curvy crossover concept

  05-12-2017 18:20
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,Lexus,Crossover,SUV,Concept Cars,LuxuryYet another coupe-ish CUV?Continue reading Lexus LF-1 Limitless looks like a curvy crossover concept Lexus LF-1 Limitless looks like a curvy crossover concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 BMW M5 First Drive Review | Power meets traction

  05-12-2017 17:50
  
  Filed under:BMW,First Drives,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceSay hello to the fastest M5 ever made.Continue reading 2018 BMW M5 First Drive Review | Power meets traction 2018 BMW M5 First Drive Review | Power meets traction originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ex-BMW designer Chris Bangle creates zany REDS EV for China

  05-12-2017 17:15
  
  Filed under:China,Coupe,Minivan/Van,Electric,Future,SpecialtyChris Bangle's highly unusual REDS electric car aims at young, affluent Chinese looking for a "fourth space."Continue reading Ex-BMW designer Chris Bangle creates zany REDS EV for China Ex-BMW designer Chris Bangle creates zany REDS EV for China originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac gives dealers reprieve after 'many' miss Pinnacle sales goals

  05-12-2017 17:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cadillac, acknowledging "many" dealerships fell short of their targets this year due to a lack of fresh products, will calculate dealer compensation for 2018 based more on customer-satisfaction scores and compliance with brand standards than on...
  
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• This Jaguar D-Type is what you should spend your multimillion-dollar holiday bonus on

  05-12-2017 16:55
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Auctions,Convertible,Classics,RacingIt could go for as much as $15 million.Continue reading This Jaguar D-Type is what you should spend your multimillion-dollar holiday bonus on This Jaguar D-Type is what you should spend your multimillion-dollar holiday bonus on originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Ford Bullitt Mustang maybe-possibly spied filming commercial

  05-12-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,CoupeThe car does look like a Bullitt Mustang.Continue reading 2018 Ford Bullitt Mustang maybe-possibly spied filming commercial 2018 Ford Bullitt Mustang maybe-possibly spied filming commercial originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hundreds of Volkswagen diesels witness Pontiac Silverdome demolition

  05-12-2017 16:39
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Volkswagen,DieselThe Silverdome hosted the Detroit Lions for years.Continue reading Hundreds of Volkswagen diesels witness Pontiac Silverdome demolitionHundreds of Volkswagen diesels witness Pontiac Silverdome demolitionoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:39:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Velodyne's new lidar has 128 lasers, makes future look like Neuromancer

  05-12-2017 15:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Videos,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousVelodyne announces the VLS-128 lidar system, with enough range and resolution to outperform a human.Continue reading Velodyne's new lidar has 128 lasers, makes future look like Neuromancer Velodyne's new lidar has 128 lasers, makes future look like Neuromancer originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Legos, drain plugs and caves: What people are saying about the '18 Jeep Wrangler

  05-12-2017 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  While the basic design of the retooled 2018 Jeep Wrangler is similar to the current Wrangler, FCA has updated, and modernized, its popular off-roader with offerings such as an eight-speed automatic transmission, an available 8.
  
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• November green-car sales decline as customers await new Leaf

  05-12-2017 15:20
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Green,United States,Electric,HybridThe Tesla Model 3 production delay is a factor, tooContinue reading November green-car sales decline as customers await new Leaf November green-car sales decline as customers await new Leaf originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 50 new vehicles by 2025: Ford making big push in China

  05-12-2017 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Lincoln,China,Electric,Hybrid15 of the 50 will be electrified.Continue reading 50 new vehicles by 2025: Ford making big push in China 50 new vehicles by 2025: Ford making big push in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Hyundai i30 Fastback 2018 review

  05-12-2017 14:52
  
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  Image 1 of 28 6 Dec, 2017 (All day)Steve Sutcliffe
  We drive the Hyundai i30 Fastback to see if the new five-door coupe is worth the moneyFive-door coupes don’t tend to appeal to vast audiences in the UK. Some would say for good reason, as they seem provide the answer to a question that no-one is terribly interested in asking. But Hyundai believes it has come up with a fresh take on the genre with this; the new i30 Fastback.
  It’s based unashamedly on the i30 hatchback, a
  
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• Ford boosts China growth plans

  05-12-2017 14:44
  Ford has outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers.
  
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• GM puts e-commerce shopping in car dashboards

  05-12-2017 14:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,TechnologyThough for starters, the only restaurant reservation you can make is at TGI Fridays.Continue reading GM puts e-commerce shopping in car dashboards GM puts e-commerce shopping in car dashboards originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Stelco, steel maker once seen as a relic, is stirring to life

  05-12-2017 13:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  After decades of crisis, a renewed sense of purpose has settled over 107-year-old Stelco, which just completed the first initial public offering of a North American steel maker in seven years.
  
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• Self-driving CEO sees 2018 as dawn of robotaxis, delivery cars

  05-12-2017 13:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Self-driving vehicles will be ready to roll next year, though the work to make them affordable to individual consumers is still "in the first inning," according to the CEO of a company working on the technology.
  
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• Electric and autonomous driving boosting simulator demand

  05-12-2017 13:18
  Ever wondered how regenerative braking in hybrid and electric cars is calibrated by engineers? Or how the changeover from machine to human driver will be formulated in the future? These and many other vehicle development conundrums are being solved by technology developed by a company based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK - that's not Lotus. Ansible Motion, formed in 2009 by Kia Cammaerts, already counts major North American and Japanese OEMs among a client base that also includes the added glamour of a
  
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• New luxury Range Rover coupe SUV is in the works

  05-12-2017 13:15
  
  John Mahoney2017-12-05 12:00
  High-end, two-door SUV to rival Rolls-Royce Wraith and be developed by Land Rover's in-house Special Vehicles OperationLand Rover's chief designer, Gerry McGovern, has let slip a large luxurious two-door SUV is being secretly developed.
  The new addition to the Range Rover line-up is set to rival cars like the Bentley Continental GT or Rolls-Royce's Wraith and the revelation of its existance was made during an exclusive round table discussion with McGovern, at the rec
  
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• Nissan to test robotaxis in Japan, aims to begin service in early 2020s

  05-12-2017 13:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan said it will test an autonomous ride-hailing service on public roads in Japan in March, aiming to officially start robotaxi rides in the early 2020s.
  
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• Ford's China growth plan: 50 new vehicles by 2025

  05-12-2017 12:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford will launch 50 new vehicles in China by 2025, including 15 electrified vehicles, the automaker said at an event in Shanghai.
  
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• NEVS starts electric 9-3 production

  05-12-2017 12:35
  NEVS's 9-3 electric car has started production in Tianjin, China, marking the stage from development to industrialisation.
  
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• Skoda building new paint shop in Mlada Boleslav

  05-12-2017 12:04
  Skoda Auto has laid the foundation for a new paint shop in Mlada Boleslav which will cost EUR214.5m (US$254m) and create up to 650 jobs. The shop is expected to be running by June 2019.
  
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• PPG upgrades Saint-Just-en-Chaussee facility

  05-12-2017 11:59
  PPG has completed a US$1.4m upgrade of its automotive adhesives and sealants (A&S) manufacturing and research and development (R&D) centre in Saint-Just-en-Chaussee, France.
  
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• Nissan begins US latest Leaf production

  05-12-2017 11:54
  Production of the redesigned 2018 Nissan Leaf is now under way at the automaker's Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant ahead of retail sales starting next month.
  
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• Spyker C8 Aileron signs-off with limited edition LM85

  05-12-2017 11:52
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-05 10:55
  Spyker will build just three examples of the LM85, bringing an end to the C8 Aileron’s six years in productionSpyker is saying farewell to its C8 Aileron sports car after six years of production. To celebrate the end of the line for the Dutch supercar, a limited edition final run of three C8 Aileron’s designated LM85 are being built.
  The same Audi 4.2-litre V8 engine as found in the standard C8 Aileron will power the trio of LM85 models, but a supercharger h
  
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• MOIA introduces comprehensive ride pooling concept

  05-12-2017 11:52
  MOIA, the mobility startup from the Volkswagen Group, has shown an electric powered six-seater 'ride pooling concept'.
  
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• UK car market down 11.2% in November

  05-12-2017 11:49
  The UK new car market declined for an eighth consecutive month in November, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• SHAPE and TenCate Demonstrate Press Moulding of Automotive Composites - NETCOMPOSITES

  05-12-2017 11:44 via netcomposites.com
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  SHAPE and TenCate Demonstrate Press Moulding of Automotive Composites
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  SHAPE Machining reports that it has successfully demonstrated its capabilities in the field of advanced composites for automotive applications through a recent collaboration with TenCate Advanced Composites. SHAPE is developing processes designed to ...
  
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• Delphi Technologies starts life on New York Stock Exchange

  05-12-2017 11:35
  Delphi Technologies has formally become a US$4.5bn stand-alone company trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
  
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• Maserati Levante S 2017 UK review

  05-12-2017 11:29
  
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  Image 1 of 19 5 Dec, 2017 10:30amLawrence Allan
  The luxury SUV sector is moving fast: can the Maserati Levante S keep up with the Porsche Cayenne?Maserati’s first venture into the SUV market has barely been with us a year, but the luxury sector is both fast moving and full of demanding customers. A series of model year updates have been applied to Modena’s Porsche Cayenne rival, and UK buyers also now get the choice of a 424bhp V6 petrol variant.
  Adding a petrol model t
  
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• New BMW i3s 2017 review

  05-12-2017 11:02
  
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  Image 1 of 20 5 Dec, 2017 5:45pmSean Carson
  The BMW i3s aims to turn up fun factor by bringing more power to the electric city car’s portfolioWhile the new M5 shows what BMW is capable of when it comes to ultimate performance, at the other end of the company’s line-up is the electric i3.
  But now BMW has developed a sporty new version, the i3s, that claims to deliver more performance and driver-focused dynamics without impacting th
  
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• Nissan turns red to black in November US sales

  05-12-2017 10:21
  Nissan North America encountered technical problems and wasn't able to report November sales last Friday. We now know the nature of the problem: they were still counting deliveries.
  
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• Ford withdraws from Thai Eco-Car II programme

  05-12-2017 10:01
  Citing weak demand, Ford announced it was withdrawing from Phase II of the Thai government's Eco-Car programme, according to local reports.
  
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• Automotive MMI: HDG Prices Lead the Way, But Will Auto Sales Continue Trucking into 2018? - MetalMiner

  05-12-2017 08:09 via agmetalminer.com
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  Automotive MMI: HDG Prices Lead the Way, But Will Auto Sales Continue Trucking into 2018?
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  The Automotive MMI, tracking metals and raw materials used within the automotive industry, jumped 4.3% to a value of 97 for May. Benchmark Your Current Metal Price by Grade, Shape and Alloy: See How it Stacks Up. Here's What Happened. The U.S. HDG ...
  
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• The Global Automotive Fuel Injection Pump Market Is Projected To Grow From Usd 20.91 Billion In 2017 To Reach Usd ... - Markets Insider

  05-12-2017 07:25 via markets.businessinsider.com
  The Global Automotive Fuel Injection Pump Market Is Projected To Grow From Usd 20.91 Billion In 2017 To Reach Usd ...
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  The global automotive fuel injection pump market is projected to grow from USD 20.91 billion in 2017 to reach USD 38.20 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the growth of this market include the ...and more »
  
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• Automotive Head-up Display Market Foraying into Emerging Economies During 2017 – 2025 - Find Market Research By Abhishek Budholiya (press release) (blog)

  05-12-2017 07:23 via findmarketresearch.org
  Automotive Head-up Display Market Foraying into Emerging Economies During 2017 – 2025
  Find Market Research By Abhishek Budholiya (press release) (blog)
  Digitalization is a major trend in automotive industry, from last couple of decades the automotive industry have seen various technological advancement in digital field. The technological advancement in the form of automotive head-up display is one of ...and more »
  
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• General Motors first to offer in-car purchases of goods, services via Marketplace app

  05-12-2017 06:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors is launching a new in-vehicle app named Marketplace that will allow drivers to pay for goods such as gasoline or coffee and schedule service through their infotainment systems.
  
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• Six New Vehicles Highlight Consumer Guide® Automotive's 2018 Best Buy List - Markets Insider

  05-12-2017 06:04 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Six New Vehicles Highlight Consumer Guide® Automotive's 2018 Best Buy List
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  MORTON GROVE, Ill., Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Guide® Automotive, the leading publisher of authoritative, unbiased new and used-car reviews for 50 years, today announced the recipients of its 2018 Best Buy Awards. A Consumer Guide Best Buy ...and more »
  
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• Ford Super Duty trucks get a bit more super for 2018

  05-12-2017 06:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Truck,DieselFord released specifications overnight for its 2018 F-Series Super Duty trucks, claiming best-in-class bragging rights in five areas: horsepower, torque, towing, gooseneck towing, and payload.Output of its 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel has increased to 450 horsepower, up 10 from 2017, and it now makes peak torque of 935 pound-feet, which is also 10 more in the torque wars as truck manufacturers keep inching toward 1,000. Upgrades to the 6.7-liter diesel
  
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